Welcome to another episode of the Me Skills Podcast, where we lean into self-love and great ideas that build a better life. This is the second episode of a special series where we’re recording episodes that do a deep dive into each of the nine challenges included in the Stretch Yourself Mindset Challenge that is running in January 2025. This second episode is all about Challenge #2: Meditation Practice. Now before you roll your eyes and tune us out, please listen in… especially if you think you can’t meditate! (Note: this episode, as usual, contains swearing. 😉) Note Worthy Timestamps:

• [00:06:11] – Meditation involves consciously choosing and observing thoughts.
• [00:09:01] – Observe thoughts (during meditation) without judgment.
• [00:12:12] – People adapt differently to different meditation practices.
• [00:14:11] – Morning meditation improves calmness and reduces anxiety.
• [00:19:15] – Meditation invites awareness and intentionality amidst chaos.
• [00:31:19] – Meditation boosts control over your mind.

Key Takeaways: Here are some key points you’ll take away from this episode:

• Introduction to various meditation practices.
• Importance of choosing and prioritizing thoughts amidst societal noise.
• Challenges and misconceptions with meditation.

We would love to have you join the Stretch Yourself Mindset Challenge but if you’re not ready to commit, you can still get the challenge guide for FREE! (Just scroll to the last Register Here option and click on ‘Take me up on a free special offer to download the full Challenge Guide here’)