Shamash Alidina is a mindfulness and ACT trainer. And is also the author of mindfulness for dummies.

ACT stands for acceptance and commitment therapy and in this episode of the podcast Shamash shares some of the principles of ACT and how they can help us cultivate more resilience and self-compassion in our lives.

In summary the key principles of ACT are:

Be present
Open up
Do what matters

By following these principles we’re more able to make conscious choices and overcome any challenges we face because of them.

Most of the time there are no wrong or right choices.

There are just choices and repercussions.

If we believe that we’re able to deal with any repercussions then it becomes much easier to make choices.

It’s when we find ourselves unable to make choices that we get stuck.

We also talk to Shamash about how pain and purpose are two sides of the same coin.

And how doing something meaningful usually mean that it’s also going to be challenging.

We talk about how achieving goals and living our values affect our sense of happiness and meaning.

As well as the pressure we put ourselves under to always be happy, particularly in our community.

Being happy all the time isn’t really the point. Particularly if we criticise ourselves for not being so.

If you're an entrepreneur or you're starting a new project or venture and you’re wondering if you’ll be able to overcome all the difficulties and challenges that will inevitably come your way then I recommend you listen to this episode.

Because there are a few nuggets of wisdom that Shamash will share with you that will help you cultivate the resilience and resourcefulness you need.

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