Tiny Leaps, Big Changes

In this episode, we look at two approaches to building a habit.  Sponsor: http://blinkist.com/tinyleaps

In this episode, we look at a simple system for increasing your productivity.  Written By: Samridhi Jain Sponsor: http://greenchef.com/tinyleaps80

In this episode, I share the most recent episode of the Market Adventures podcast.  Like the show? Search Market Adventures wherever you get your podcasts and hit subscribe. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5AMIS3gablfrWEQrXEIjgB?si=_J9DIyOgR7KWcq2gXBMnrA

In this episode, we look at how to set good boundaries in our relationships. Written By: Sophie Sumpter | https://www.instagram.com/sorosum/ Join Tiny Leaps Plus: http://tinyleapsplus.com The Problem Boundary: a limit, dividing line, or border separating two or more objects. When physical, boundaries are obvious. It’s a line in the sand. It’s a double yellow line separating traffic. But what about boundaries that we can’t see or touch? We can think of these boundaries as metaphysical, but is it possible that they are just as important as the physical ones? Today, we’re going to be exploring what boundaries look like in the context of relationships. When we think of establishing boundaries with the people that we love, it can be scary. In some ways, it may feel like we’re being unfair and hurtful to them, especially when we have gotten so accustomed to living life without boundaries. Living, and loving others, without boundaries may look something like this: You’ve just come home from a long day at work. You’re burnt out, tired, and just want to climb into bed. As you’re getting ready to finally rest from your day from hell, your phone starts buzzing. It’s a close friend in near crisis mode, expecting that you’ll be ready to pick up at the first ring and give stellar advice. You answer, like you’ve done countless times before, and talk for an hour while silently cursing yourself in your head for picking up the phone. Digging Deeper Establishing boundaries in relationships gives us permission to say “no.” It’s common to fear this, especially if we are prone to people-pleasing. When we develop a codependent relationship with another person, whether it’s a friend, parent, or partner, we may develop the idea that if we say “no” to this person, they will leave us or love us less. In reality, you are worthy of being loved as a whole and individual person, regardless of whether or not you are constantly available to someone. You are worthy of being loved because of who you are, not because of what you can do for someone. The Solution To begin, we want to ask ourselves “why?” Why do we want to start establishing boundaries with our loved ones? Each relationship in your life likely has a different reason for needing boundaries, but think of one in particular where you’d like to begin. Once we know where we’d like to begin, it’s time to decide what it is that we actually want from this relationship… and really think. What is it that you get out of having this person in your life? How do they bring joy to your life? In what ways? Decide what the specific boundaries are that you’d like to set. Maybe you only answer your friend’s phone calls when you have spare time and YOU want to catch up, not when they call to vent to you every night.

In this episode, we look at why happiness is such a difficult thing to find in our lives.  Sponsor: www.joinfightcamp.com/changes The Problem Happiness is one of those things that is constantly out of our grasp. We all chase it, at least to some extent. But quickly realize that the more you chase it, the less likely you are to find it. In the U.S. there is a cultural obsession with happiness. It’s treated like a product that can be sold. Download this app, try this pill, drink this supplement, listen to this music. At the core of this industry is a universal truth… Everyone wants happiness, but no one knows how to get it. Digging Deeper The term Happy is defined as “feeling or showing pleasure or contentment”. Happiness therefore is the state of feeling or showing pleasure or contentment. I think this is part of where the problem starts. By viewing happiness as a state to enter or exit. We create the expectation that it’s something we can attain. Happiness is just around the corner if we just solve for it the way we would a math problem. 2X + Y = Happy...all we have to do is figure out what X and Y stand for and blamo...we’re happy right? Well, I don’t need to tell you how wrong that is. You’ve probably experienced it for yourself. The Solution Well there are a few things we need to change in order to capitalize on this powerful ability and actually experience more happiness as a result. We need to change our language around happiness. It’s not a state of being. It’s not something we can enter and leave if we just work hard enough. Happiness exists in a moment. It’s fleeting. In many ways, joy is a better word to use. Happiness is something we get to experience for the brief moment in between something good happening, and our Hedonic Adaptation kicking in. This is why improving your ability to be in the moment and be present is a critical step to experiencing happiness. Without that ability, you’ll miss all of those little moments where happiness is waiting for you. We need to stop making decisions based around what will make us happy. Again, happiness is not a state of being. It’s the fleeting moments. We experience happiness and joy as we do precisely because it goes away. The moment we adapt to it, it’s gone, but the contrast between the two states makes it clear what just happened. With that said, making decisions based on what will make us happy doesn’t make any sense. Because all decisions that have positive outcomes will make us happy in the moment and will become normal afterwards. That’s how things work. I’m not saying that we shouldn’t pursue passions or choose paths that are good for us. What I’m saying is that whether or not this decision will lead to happiness is the last thing you should be considering. Finally, and I touched on this in the first point, we need to improve our ability to be present and experience those fleeting moments. Happiness exists for a brief period of time. Our ability to experience it comes down to whether or not we can be present enough for that time. By meditating, journaling, doing yoga, practicing gratitude, or any other tool to improve our focus and presence we will also allow ourselves to experience more happiness in our lives. Not because there is any new happiness to be found, but because we can experience the happiness that is already there.

In this episode, we look at the benefits of trying yoga.  Written By: Lisa Hagan | https://www.instagram.com/lisalee_wellnesswarrior/ Join Tiny Leaps Plus: http://tinyleapsplus.com The Problem Our world is one that, if enabled, will take us on an endless race with no pause for breath. There is always change. There is always a challenge. There is always a climb. But in this process there is one thing we all should be searching for, stillness. That moment where we pause and everything else falls away. How often do we allow ourselves such a luxury? How long can you allow yourself to pause without guilt creeping in? The blunt reality is that if we do not allow for these spaces in our lives we will burn out. This is a fact. If you picture yourself as a cup full of water, going nonstop without taking those pauses is like pouring out from your cup without taking a moment to replenish your supply. Does this image sound familiar? Digging Deeper The social benefits of yoga are readily apparent. As a practice it invites us to find spaces in our body and movement. It prompts us to stretch and elongate our capacity. In its purest form, mainstream yoga in our present world, is an exploration of how the human body can move. But if we explore beyond the physiological capacity it allows, and dig deeper to the metaphorical invitation the practice enables. With this view yoga can become a moving form of meditation. Not pushing when your body needs space, giving yourself the grace of time to find more, allowing yourself moments of both stillness and movement. The Solution If you’re ready to give it a shot here’s the next step. Set an alarm half an hour earlier. This additional time is needed to frame our mindset. Find a space in your home. Dress comfortably. Sit on the floor or a mat if you have one. Stand slowly, breathing deeply as you do. Try a specific pose, you can find these with a simple google search. Combine 2 or 3 in a sequence. Whether  you are doing a guided yoga flow, or sitting in stillness, listen to your mind and recognise what your body is feeling. When you get into a position, focus on your breathing.

In this episode, we look at why to do lists don't work as well as they could.  Join Tiny Leaps Plus: http://tinyleapsplus.com

In this episode, we look at how to beat your phone addiction and other digital distractions.  Sponsor:  One thing I love about using Better Help is the fact that you can communicate by whatever way works best for you. Love texting? You can do that. Wanna jump on a phone call? Great just ask your counselor. Video? Awesome. Better Help has built a platform that allows therapists and individuals to work together in whatever way works best for them. So get started today. Head over to www.betterhelp.com/tinyleaps and use the discount code tiny leaps to get 10% off your first month. That's  www.betterhelp.com/tinyleaps coupon code tiny leaps. Today's Episode Was Written By: Samridhi Jain | https://www.instagram.com/samridhiii__/

In this episode, we speak with Xavi De Guzman about why motivation is detrimental to success. Sponsor: http://tinyleapsplus.com Foundation: https://www.letsplayon.org/ Xavi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xdeguz/

In this episode, we speak with Xavi De Guzman about his career and finding certainty.  Sponsor: http://tinyleapsplus.com Foundation: https://www.letsplayon.org/ Xavi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xdeguz/