We all make mindful changes at some point of life…
Good morning, folks! I am Jin with Morning Mindfulness Podcast. I hope you are having a wonderful time! Let’s breathe and smile.

Let’s talk about Mindful Changes today

Not the philosophical stuff, like nothing’s permanent except changes. I want to look at scenario when we want to make a change in our life, whatever that change may be. New habits, new lifestyle, new job, new profession in general, new whatever. And I think I’ve got all of the above covered in my resume. So I’ve been there. I’d like to address at least two questions before making these changes, and this is what I would ask you in case you want to make some radical mindful changes in your life too.

First, do you know why are you making the change? Yes I understand we always come up with a reason why we do what we do. We can rationalize anything. But really, will the result justify the effort?

Question number two is are you just leaving something or are you coming to something? What I mean, do you have a worthy replacement to what you are leaving behind? And this works in many ways. Changing career is a good example. I see people who hate their jobs, and they want to quit. But is there something they can go to? Or starting your business. Can you keep both work and business for a while until you feel you are ready to put more time into business and finally quit your job?

Well, with career it’s so obvious. Here’s another example. When you’re trying to get rid of a harmful habit, don’t just quit doing what you think you need to quit doing. You actually need to replace it with a productive habit, otherwise you may get a relapse. This is what I see so many people get if they don’t make a proper replacement. Like you are trying to trash old furniture without bringing a new one. The house gets empty, you need to sit on something, sleep on something, so you start slowly bringing the old items back. There’s more to it, and we’ll talk about it later.

I actually got this furniture idea from a great book:

BOOK:

“What to say when you talk to yourself” by Shad Helmstetter

Now let’s breathe and smile. Thanks for stopping by. I will talk to you next time.

PEACE!
Jin

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