4 years ago I never thought I would be writing on ways to have a calm mind.
I was riddled with anxiety & on meds.
This is just who I am I lied to myself.
I see so many today like I was.
A prisoner in their own minds.
-Daily gratitude.
I write things I’m grateful for each day. (1,065 straight days!)
This one habit has programmed my brain to see the good!
-Walks outside.
Get in nature & off screens!
-Metacognition.
Practice controlling your thoughts! @ZachHomol has a pinned tweet that is 🔥🔥. Check it out!
The ability to calm your mind when you face pressure is critical for a healthy mindset!
Calmness comes by bringing awareness to your thoughts & your surroundings.
2) Clarity
Clarity comes with having a clear vision & WHY behind what you’re doing & how you spend your time!
Sadly, most live on autopilot & never ask themselves the right questions to gain clarity on what their purpose is.
This lack of purpose leads to anxiety & depression.
Questions like:
-whats my perfect day look like?
-what steps can I take to make this my reality?
-What people/inputs do I need to eliminate to be my best self & achieve my goals?
✅Gain a clear idea of what’s important to you!
✅Focus & eliminate distractions to gain clarity!
3) Courage
To master courage you need to master telling than inner voice!!
It’s ok to feel afraid to try new things, tell that person how you feel, or get outside your comfort zone!
Just don’t get stuck there!
Feeling fear is natural,
Your next reaction is up to you!!
Have the courage to take action!!
Don’t be afraid to fail because you’ll always regret not trying!
When you procrastinate & avoid taking action, you’ll always remain stuck!
Have the courage to break those patters today & move forward towards the best you!!
4) Compassion
Compassion & empathy to others is a must if you want to live your best life.
The world is beautifully rigged in a way that you can’t show compassion & kindness to others without getting a benefit yourself!
Kindness always wins with others & YOURSELF!!
The best way to have a healthy mindset is to show compassion for yourself!
You wouldn’t allow others to speak to you the way your inner voice does.
That voice is always with you,
Ensure its building you up!
Focus less on how you compare to others & compete only with yourself!!
5) Concentration
In today’s society distractions are everywhere.
Your attention is pulled in a million directions.
To win, you must learn to block out everything that distracts you from your goals.
Concentration is about commitment & dedication to yourself & your goals!!
Narrow your focus & eliminate things that don’t promote your goals & the best you!
I know someone reading this is thinking
Monday, the week is just starting & I feel tired, worn down & not my best.
I would like to offer a word of encouragement & quick story about how one man not zoning out on a Monday changed my entire life.
👇👇👇
Guy on the far left is Kolby
the most positive, motivating man I have ever met!
I met him at the lowest point in my life:
- recently divorced & cheated on
- depressed & riddled with anxiety
- drinking uncontrollably
-149 pounds no muscle & less confidence
-suicidal thoughts :(
One Monday a friend who was concerned asked me to lunch.
I went & there was introduced to Kolby.
He was a personal trainer & full of life!
This dude talked to everyone, encouraged & thanked waiters & staff!
Complimented strangers!!
“Its amazing how it affects & destroys almost every aspect of your life.
Relationships, depression & loneliness etc.
Porn affects all these things and people don't realize it.”
I saw this & messaged two of my best friends I was done!
Men seeking other men for help is a taboo thing & shouldn’t be!
I told 2 brothers that night, I never thought I had a problem, it was just occasional, all guys did it...
That was a lie,
It was harmful!
I came clean & told them.
It was a weight off my chest!
I wasn’t alone now!
4) You’ll hate this, but if you want to quit, do what it takes.
Tell your wife or S/O.
It’s not easy.
Real men, honorable ones, like you want to become do hard things.
I told my wife the truth.
I wanted her to be the only woman I ever:
-looked at
-fantasized about
-dreamt of