Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff with Kristine Carlson

It’s normal to want to step back - or even run - when we feel scared. In fact, this is an evolutionary mechanism that has ensured our survival since the beginning of time.  But what about the emotional fears we may face from time to time? Kris explains how to identify our emotional fears, and how we can lean into them instead of running away.  Discover the FREEDOM awaiting you on the other side of your fear!  

Obsessing over a decision you need to make? Living in a fearful time can disconnect us from our inner wisdom. Learn to tell the difference between fear and intuition - and make stop all the back and forth, once and for all!    Podcast Post:    Many of us are facing some BIG decisions right now. From our careers, to our lifestyle, finances, and households, these times have called on us to reconfigure the way we live, work, and interact in all of our closest relationships.    If you’re feeling insecure about your ability to make the “right” decisions right now - polling friends for their opinions, frozen with indecision, or just feeling out of control and overwhelmed - you’re not alone. Decision-making can be tough.   Well-intentioned friends might urge you to “trust your gut,” but while this is certainly sage advice, it can be difficult to distinguish the difference between your intuition and the voice of fear! Living in a fearful time can cloud our inner clarity and wisdom - kind of like putting a short-circuit in our inner navigational system!   Are you making the decision because it’s truly aligned with your inner wisdom and is for your greater good? Or... are you making a decision influenced by the fearful, doubtful voice of your ego?   Listen in to today’s episode, and learn Kristine Carlson’s surefire method for getting clear with your feelings, intuition, and logic. You’ll soon be making “the right” decisions, every time!   If this episode was valuable to you, be sure to check out our popular Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Happiness Course You Can Be Mindful! by going here. In this course [with acclaimed mindfulness expert Dr. Shauna Shapiro], you’ll learn how to quiet your mind, so you can strengthen your relationship with your wisest self.   

Kristine sits down with entrepreneurial coach Christine Kane to learn how to shatter the trance of reaction and fear to reach your business and life goals in this new climate.   Life as we know it has changed.  Instead of proceeding as though it’s business as usual, we are called to pivot and adapt to a NEW way of being—in both our personal lives and in our work.  Kristine Carlson sits down with leading entrepreneurial coach Christine Kane to discuss how we can embrace our own authenticity, creativity, and sensitivity to succeed in this new world. A former songwriter and performer, and then founder of Uplevel YOU—a multi-million-dollar business coaching company, Christine Kane is dedicated to her mission of showing today’s entrepreneurs how to build their businesses and live their lives in a way that is authentic to them. In her new book, The Soul-Sourced Entrepreneur, she shares the insights that have helped thousands find success WITHOUT losing themselves along the way. You’ll learn an unconventional plan to build the business of your dreams; marrying the old rules with the new rules. As she says so brilliantly, “It's time to connect, not crush!” To purchase Christine Kane’s new book The Soul-Sourced Entrepreneur, go here: https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Sourced-Entrepreneur-Unconventional-Sensitive-Ambitious/dp/1950665445/    And you can subscribe to The Soul-Sourced Business Podcast here: https://christinekane.com/podcast/    If this episode was valuable to you, be sure to check out our popular Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Happiness Course You Can Be Mindful! by going here. In this course [with acclaimed mindfulness expert Dr. Shauna Shapiro], you’ll learn how to develop and deepen your mindfulness practice for greater clarity and calm.  

In the wake of what has been the most intense presidential election in our lifetime - if not in history - half of our nation is celebrating the new president-elect, while the other sits in grief. We must remember that we ARE one country; united. Indivisible.   The voice of America has revealed what is in the hearts of many, but not all.   So as Americans, we must overcome these incredibly divisive times - from the election to the pandemic, and civil unrest - to come together as one unified nation. How do we do this? It begins by holding space for opinions that differ from our own, by finding it within our hearts to respect and honor the values and beliefs of all of our brothers and sisters across the country, and ultimately, to every corner of our tiny blue planet.    Regardless of who you voted for, it’s likely that we now share the SAME wish - that President-Elect Biden will keep his word, and will help to restore the soul of our nation and unify the American people.  

All we have is the present moment. In this age of dramatic change and upheaval, many of us are living anywhere BUT the present. We worry and fret about the future and what it holds. So how do we live in the present moment - and find happiness -amid uncertainty?   In an age of dramatic change and upheaval, many of us are living anywhere BUT the present.    It’s all too easy to get lost “future-tripping” - wondering if we’ll contract the virus with every excursion outside of our home, fretting about our financial futures, or wondering what’s going to happen with our political affairs.    While it can be helpful to think ahead so we can detect threats and make pivots and changes accordingly, the truth is that we cannot find happiness anywhere except the present moment.    So how do we live in the present moment amid uncertainty?   In this podcast episode, I explain how fitness, mindfulness, and breathwork have contributed to my ability to live FULLY in the present moment.   Calm down and arrive back in your body. Reclaim the mental clarity you need to choose your next steps. Find what excites you - to ignite you! Be HERE... now. 

You’re not alone if you are among the struggling right now. If you’re feeling anxious, uncertain, or scared, Kristine shares some actionable tips to help you put some miles between your heart and all of those unwelcome feelings.    By now, the reality of the pandemic has set in for all of us giving us more time to reflect and consider this “new normal.” When it comes to the way we work, go to school, socialize, and even shop for groceries - everything has changed. And as we stand on uncharted territory, this is causing anxiety for many.   Kristine shares how she is actively overcoming the anxiety that the pandemic has brought up for HER; particularly when it came to major changes that happened within her beloved retreat business and with her team.   Listen in and learn:   How to pull back, simplify and save money right now One powerful insight on how to move through discomfort An empowering idea on how you can “choose better” How to take action in a new direction to alleviate your anxiety These ideas and personal stories shared by Kristine Carlson will help you put some much-needed miles between you and any unwelcome feelings of anxiety, overwhelm, and uncertainty!  If this episode was valuable to you, be sure to check out our popular Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Happiness Course, You Can Be Mindful! by going here. In this course [with acclaimed mindfulness expert Dr. Shauna Shapiro], you’ll learn how to develop and deepen your mindfulness practice for greater clarity and calm.

Have your daily wellness practices fallen by the wayside in these tough times? Please, don’t beat yourself up! This is not the time or season to be hard on yourself. However, please know that there’s no better time than NOW to make better choices that will help you feel (and look) your best. So starting today, make a list of the ways you could make better choices to nurture your mind, body, and spirit. I suggest you designate a special journal or planner you can use just for this purpose. Intention is powerful! And by making a list, you’ll hold yourself accountable for these wiser choices.    Here are a few examples of the choices you may wish to improve upon:   Could you reduce your sugar intake?  Spend more time in your meditation practice?  Take that nature walk every day after work? Turn off your cell phone after 8 PM? Cook fresh, healthy meals at home instead of takeout? Say “no” to one unnecessary errand or chore?   And as you begin to reintegrate those daily practices that help you calm down and feel better, you’ll begin to reclaim your inner power and your sense of vitality. When you calm down, you DO come alive.    If this episode was valuable to you, be sure to check out our popular Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Happiness Course You Can Be Mindful! by going here. In this course [with acclaimed mindfulness expert Dr. Shauna Shapiro], you’ll learn how to develop and deepen your mindfulness practice for greater clarity and calm.

Our expectations determine how we experience our reality. Learn how to engage in present moment thinking so you can release your preconceived ideas of how life “should” be, so you can embrace and fully wake up to what it is.    Expectation is one of the root causes of our suffering.    Our experience in life is colored by our expectations - expectations of others, of society, and of ourselves. And then, there are also the expectations others have of us.    But, we can let go of our expectations through the power of awareness and present moment thinking.   How so, you might ask?    Consider this story of the Thai Buddhist master and the broken goblet:   “You see this goblet?” — asks Achaan Chaa, the Thai Buddhist master.   “For me, this glass is already broken. I enjoy it; I drink out of it. It holds my water admirably, sometimes even reflecting the sun in beautiful patterns. But when I put this glass on the shelf and the wind knocks it over or my elbow brushes it off the table, and it falls to the ground and shatters, I say, “Of course.”   When I understand that the glass is already broken, every moment with it is precious.”   By learning how to release our expectations, we reduce our suffering and improve the quality of our life experience.   I share a present moment living practice you can begin today so you can wake up to experiencing your life through a whole new lens.   If this episode was valuable to you, be sure to check out our popular Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Happiness Course You Can Be Mindful! by going here. In this course [with acclaimed mindfulness expert Dr. Shauna Shapiro], you’ll learn how to develop and deepen your mindfulness practice for greater clarity and calm.

Women’s leadership advisor and coach Christine Arylo shares her wisdom, strategies, and ‘superpowers’ to stay calm and productive in these intense times. Learn how to move on from “survival mode” and begin thriving again!

No matter who you are, or where you live, chances are that your life has recently undergone significant change. In this episode, you’ll learn how to reconnect with your breath so you can “track” the source of any anxiety you may be experiencing - allowing you to step fully into life as it is. Life has changed. No matter who you are and where you live, chances are that your life has changed to some degree in these times; be it in your career, in your household, or even just in your conscious or subconscious awareness that the world is now a much different place.    Common feelings and experiences in the wake of such uncertainty can be:   A sense of groundlessness Free-floating anxiety Weight gain or loss Emotional eating or drinking Physiological symptoms, like tension or fluttering   If you too recognize any of these symptoms of stress, you’ll greatly benefit from this episode, where Kristine Carlson shares her key insights and strategies on how to calm down and feel better amidst the turbulence.    You’ll learn how to reconnect with your breath and to your body so you can “track” the feelings that are causing you stress. Once you understand it, you can better manage it.    Plus, you’ll leave this episode with a clear understanding of what it means to step into life right now, as it is with a newfound sense of gratitude. Allow your most vibrant life to emerge fully in bloom once again!   If this episode was valuable to you, be sure to check out our popular Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff Happiness Training Courses by going here. In these courses, you’ll learn the strategies and tried-and-true tools on how to reduce anxiety and live a happier life from the Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff series - with over 30 million books sold!