Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff with Kristine Carlson

Meditation is the gateway to peaceful living, and it’s a tool that is accessible to each and every one of us – completely free. If you’re looking to begin your meditation practice, this episode is a wonderful place to start! And for those who already meditate, this information will provide the motivation needed for sustained, joyful practice.

Most of us are struggling with something in our lives. In today’s show, Kristine opens up about her current struggle with her changing metabolism, weight, and body image. If you — or someone you love — is going through a tough time, hit PLAY now because this episode will really help you live with more peace, harmony, and joy while you struggle less!

Living peacefully requires us to live presently; out of our heads, and into our hearts. In today’s episode, Kristine shares how to find release the ego and your outer world, so you become more aware of your true self.

In this new episode of the "Live in Peace" series, Kristine shares her tips for keeping life in perspective and living well.   She shares the adjustments that she's had to make in her own perspective on aging gratefully and gracefully. You will be inspired by her lead--she's not saying she does everything perfectly all the time.  She speaks to the intention of creating emotional and physical strength, flexibility, and balance. These things are so important to living your most vibrant life for the next decade. Listen in and be inspired to age peacefully.

Kristine shares her top three tools for accessing inner peace at any time. The Don't Sweat tools that you can have access to at any time: 1. Pause in Gratitude:  As you pause in gratitude your energy will shift even amidst a terrible mood. 2. Breathe:  Remember that your reptilian brain will be accessed amidst fear.  You must breathe in order to access your pre-frontal cortex so that you can move forward with a better response to a fear-filled situation. 3. Realize we all see life from our own lens and worldview.  This helps us access understanding and compassion.  Listen in to be inspired to practice these tools in order to access your highest and healthiest mental state and functioning.   

Can you remember the last time that you only did what you FELT like doing… all day long? Kristine shares a recent day she decided to have an “Inspiration Flow Day”; a principle from a chapter she had written over twenty years earlier in Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff for Women.  Learn how her day “in flow” soon became a day for leaning on her greatest teachings in flexibility, patience, and empathy – proof that the Universe truly is pulling the strings!

In this new episode of the Live in Peace series, Kristine shares her recent experience where her little girl got to play at the Breathe Retreat--camp. She was thrilled to be a moderator but even better was the lesson she shared from the Archery range.   Listen in to be inspired to play, and remember that you can do things your own way by listening to that inner voice of intuition and allowing you to hit your mark with pure intention. Please check out http://breatheretreat.net and consider joining Kristine in the company of fantastic women at camp next year.

Entrepreneur and multiple seven-figure e-commerce brand owner Leslie Kuster didn’t always enjoy the money, lifestyle, and freedom that she now does - in fact, she was in her mid 50’s when everything changed! In today’s episode, Leslie shares how she created a life of financial freedom, independence, and abundance - and so can you. Her new book, 7 Keys to 7 Figures: The Women Entrepreneurs' Guide to Money and Freedom is the ultimate business guide for women entrepreneurs.  

We all feel angry at times - both outwardly to those around us, and inwardly towards ourselves. While this emotion serves the intelligent purpose of alerting us to unmet needs, it can cause a great deal of suffering when unchecked.  Taking a moment for a “Golden Pause” is an essential component of Kristine’s mindfulness teachings. In today’s episode, Kristine uncovers the transformative powers of taking this pause so you meet anger with awareness; resulting in a more peaceful, joyful existence. "Breathe in joy with every pause you take as you align with your gratitude in a golden moment." - Kristine Carlson

Kristine Carlson draws on wisdom from the chapter “Avoid Weatherproofing” from Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff as inspiration for peaceful living. In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to release critical thoughts of both yourself and others, so you become an overall happier person. You deserve it!