

Don’t Side With Yourself | Matthew Hepburn
Nov 10, 2021
Matthew Hepburn, a leader at Ten Percent Happier and host of the Twenty Percent Happier podcast, shares his insights on integrating mindfulness at work. He discusses how to reshape your thoughts, navigate workplace relationships, and handle feedback with kindness. Matthew emphasizes the importance of maintaining mental clarity amidst overwhelm, offering strategies to foster a healthier work environment. He also highlights the upcoming Work Life Challenge, encouraging listeners to practice mindfulness in their professional lives, starting with simple daily actions.
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Overcoming Overwhelm
- Overwhelm is a mind-created world of misery, fueled by thoughts you can choose to believe or not.
- To combat overwhelm, recognize these thoughts as mere perspectives, not truths.
Finding Alternative Perspectives
- When facing a challenging situation, ask yourself, "What else is true?"
- This helps you find alternative perspectives that reduce overwhelm and promote creative engagement.
Sharing Burdens
- Share your burdens with trusted colleagues or friends to reduce stress and gain new insights.
- Talking things out helps externalize anxieties and fosters collaboration.