Fishing Without Bait: A Full Impact Mindfulness Podcast “Not Today”: The One Phrase That Will Change Your Life | Episode 486
Oct 7, 2025
Jim and Mike explore the power of simple responses, emphasizing 'I can't do that' to limit oversharing. They introduce mindfulness tools like 'I'm not there yet' to stay present and recommend using 'Not today' to assertively decline temptations. The discussion includes handling left-handed compliments and deflecting negative opinions with grace. Plus, they advise on questioning the necessity of hurtful behavior and reframing worries into actionable inquiries. Their insights offer practical strategies for everyday mindfulness.
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Use A Simple Refusal
- Say "I can't do that" when you lack time, energy, or bandwidth to avoid long explanations.
- If pressed, calmly repeat the phrase to set boundaries without oversharing.
Deflect Future Questions With 'I'm Not There Yet'
- Reply "I'm not there yet" to future-focused questions to stay present and avoid speculative answers.
- Use it to shift conversations back to the present and protect mental bandwidth.
People Ask You To Time-Travel
- Asking people to predict your future is asking them to time-travel into uncertainty.
- Jim suggests staying present because energy and mental state change between now and then.