TMHS 481: How To Deal With Negative Thinking & The Truth About Discipline - With Guest Light Watkins

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” – Zig Ziglar

What is inspiration, and where does it come from? If you’ve ever had a meaningful idea spark or felt deeply compelled to follow your heart toward a certain goal, then you know that being inspired is often a profound, intuitive feeling. But sometimes, we can get disconnected from our inspiration.  

If you’re seeking a way to reconnect with your intuition, overcome fear, and take action, today’s guest is here to show you the way. Author and world-renowned meditation teacher Light Watkins is back on The Model Health Show to share insights and inspiration from his new book, Knowing Where to Look. You’re going to hear powerful ideas about coping with stress, prioritizing your time, and how to find your intuitive inspiration. 

Light’s ideas and stories are profoundly motivating, and I hope this interview will encourage you to understand the depth of what is possible for you. You’re going to learn about positive thinking, channeling discipline, and so much more. Click play, listen in, and enjoy this interview with Light Watkins! 

In this episode you’ll discover:

• The two main ways that we deal with stress. 
• How expanding your awareness can help you cope with negative thoughts.
• The importance of serving others. 
• Why bad outcomes are often a product of unaligned priorities.
• What our most valuable asset is. 
• Creative ways to hold yourself accountable. 
• The truth about discipline. 
• How a meditation practice can bring value to all areas of your life. 
• Why stress can block you from doing the things you want to do. 
• What inspiration actually is and where it truly comes from.
• How being present can help you find your inspiration. 
• The difference between ego and legitimate inspiration. 
• What the displacement theory is. 
• The two different directions that life can take us.
• How your internal guidance is like a GPS.
• One huge misconception about successful people. 
• The power of taking the first step toward your goals.

Items mentioned in this episode include:

• PaleoValley.com/model -- Use code MODEL for 15% off!
• PiqueTea.com/model -- Use code MODEL at checkout for 10% off!
• The Secret History of the Calorie – Episode 442
• The 5 Biggest Myths About Meditation with Light Watkins – Episode 267
• Update Your Mental Apps with Light Watkins – Episode 435
• The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
• The Complete Conversations with God by Neale Donald Walsch
• Knowing Where to Look by Light Watkins
• Connect with Light Watkins Website / Podcast / Twitter / Instagram

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