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10 MINUTES TO LESS SUFFERING

Allison Carmenwww.allisoncarmen.com
Allison Carmen, Self-improvement author and Life strategist, presents different techniques in this 10 minute podcast to reduce your stress, worry and anxiety. It's amazing how much you can get done in 10 minutes!
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Episodes

Relaxing Into Your Stress And Worry

There are so many unexpected things, big and small, that lead to our stress and worry. When we get too overwhelmed, we relinquish our peace to everything that we find uncomfortable or uncertain. Listen to this podcast to learn how to relax into your stress to find more peace in everyday living.

Jun 30, 202010 minSeason 3Ep. 89

Finding New Possibilities Even In A Pandemic

It has been challenging to navigate the lives we created before the pandemic began in a world that now looks and functions very differently. Job losses, new childcare burdens, and financial struggles have caused many people to look towards the future and to “just power through this moment.” Yet, the most amazing and meaningful future is created in the very moment we are in. Listen to this podcast to embrace this moment with all of its potential and possibilities.

Jun 22, 202011 minSeason 3Ep. 88

Don't Be Blockbuster!

When I think about companies that didn’t change with the times, Blockbuster comes to mind. Holdings on to “how we used to do things” is often not a good course of action when the world is quickly changing around us. Now is the time to inventory our resources and find creative ways to gain new skills, start new businesses, and move forward despite the uncertainty that characterizes this time. Listen to this podcast to begin to access all that is possible—even when the road ahead looks unclear....

May 26, 202010 minSeason 3Ep. 87

Can We Find Inner Peace During A Pandemic?

As we face challenging times, it is so important to cultivate a place within ourselves that can allow us to feel safe and secure. A place where we feel comfortable knowing that we have the ability to handle whatever comes our way. Listen to this podcast to find some inner peace, even during the most uncertain of times.

May 18, 202010 minSeason 3Ep. 86

Don't Worry Be Hopey

It can be very challenging to stay positive and happy when there is so much bad news. If you are afraid of uncertainty, worry and negative thinking can easily overwhelm your mind. This is why it is important to find a perspective that honors how you feel and simultaneously helps you see that the future has so many possibilities. Listen to this podcast to find a simple way to not worry and be hopey!

May 12, 202010 minSeason 3Ep. 85

You Are Not Weak If You Are Suffering

Right now, so many people I know feel terrible guilt for feeling stressed or unhappy about things in their lives unrelated to Covid-19. Yet, feeling our suffering does not make us weak or selfish—it just makes us human. It is what we do with our suffering that determines our moment-to-moment experience and how we move forward with our lives. Listen to this podcast to understand why we can’t always control our suffering and how we can find a way back to joy and peace.

May 04, 202010 minSeason 3Ep. 84

What Do We Really Need To Be Okay?

With more time at home than usual, many of us are getting reacquainted with ourselves. If you are like me, you may be pinpointing certain aspects of your life that you would like to change. You might also be finding a deeper appreciation for particular things and people in your life. It is the perfect time to step back, take into account what nurtures you, and figure out what in your life you want to release. Listen to this podcast to create more simplicity, joy and peace in the days to come....

Apr 27, 202010 minSeason 3Ep. 83

Don't Let Fear Cloud Your Judgment

Our fear of the future can cloud our judgment and force us to turn away from new possibilities in our lives. Listen to this podcast to learn how to release your fears of tomorrow and embrace uncertainty as the gateway to all that can be.

Apr 20, 202010 minSeason 3Ep. 82

The Blessings Of A Messy Home

Are you having conflict and difficulty getting along with the people you are living with during this pandemic? If yes, you are not alone. Everyone we are living with is experiencing this collective upheaval, but at the same time, each of us needs something different to feel nurtured and safe. With the realization that our way to feel better might not be what everyone we live with needs (including our children), we can create a larger space to let go and find our path to peace. Listen to this pod...

Apr 13, 202010 minSeason 3Ep. 81

Letting Go During Challenging Times

A few months ago many of us had jobs, our children were going to school, and the stock market was booming. During this pandemic, so much has changed, and it is understandable that we have trouble letting go of “how life used to be.” But part of being present is releasing yesterday so that we may create a new tomorrow. Please listen to this podcast to learn a simple way to let go of your thoughts of the past and enter each moment anew to access all that is possible.

Apr 03, 202010 minSeason 3Ep. 80

There Is No Point In Worrying About The Future

Lately, watching the news for even five minutes can bring on stress and worry about what will happen tomorrow. Intellectually, most of us know that worry gets us nowhere, but emotionally, it is hard to de-stress when we are worried about health, jobs, or money. Listen to this podcast to learn how to reduce your worry and stay present, strong, and resilient to face whatever comes your way.

Mar 26, 202011 minSeason 3Ep. 79

"Just For Today" Is A Mantra For Less Stress And Worry

The coronavirus is creating havoc in our lives—and around the world. It is a good time to slow down our minds and practice the mantra “just for today.” If we look for certainty or answers when there are none to be found, it will just create more worry and anxiety. Listen to this podcast to learn how “just for today” will help you find peace and resilience in this moment and in the days to come.

Mar 22, 202010 minSeason 3Ep. 78

The Best Mindset To Reduce Your Stress And Worry

Many people around the world are understandably worried about keeping their loved ones safe and finding a way to get through this very challenging time. Listen to this podcast if you need help holding a mindset that will give you strength, resilience, and presence to make the decisions for you, your loved ones, and your community in the days to come.

Mar 16, 202011 minSeason 3Ep. 77

Are You Feeling Scared?

It seems like there are plenty of things to feel scared about these days. But if we take a closer look, a lot of our fears and worries are mere projections about an unknown future. If we can find our way back to the moment, we might find that everything is still okay. Listen to this podcast to develop more presence in your life, so you can enjoy the moment in front of you and reduce your stress and worry about tomorrow.

Mar 02, 202010 minSeason 3Ep. 76

Letting Go Of Things Beyond Our Control

Most of us know that we can’t control everything in our lives. But, in an emotional sense, we forget this all the time. We get consumed with stress and worry over things that are beyond our control. If we can stay in our lane and focus on the parts of our lives that we can influence, not only can we find peace, but we will also be most effective in creating the changes that are possible in our lives.

Feb 27, 202010 minSeason 3Ep. 75

Blame Can't Solve Our Problems

One of the most challenging things is to stop blaming someone for the hurt or pain they caused to us or someone we love. But, at some point, our blame stops serving us. It creates a distraction and a bitterness that doesn’t always allow us to give the energy we need to make the best of what is still possible in our lives. Listen to this podcast to see if letting go of blame will help you create a new beginning.

Feb 19, 202010 minSeason 3Ep. 74

Has The World Gone Mad?

My friend wrote me an email the other day titled, “Has The World Gone Mad?” She feels overwhelmed by world events and is finding difficulty with avoiding negativity and despair. Even during challenging times, despair and negativity are often connected to our need for certainty. It is our fear of the unknown that steals our hope and our inspired action to pursue the changes that we want to see. Nobody knows what will happen next, but uncertainty gives us hope that things in the world can still ge...

Feb 13, 202010 minSeason 3Ep. 73

Do You Feel Your Life Is Going In The Wrong Direction?

Many of us have trouble separating from the problems in our lives. If we have too many problems that we don’t like, we can start to believe that our lives are going in the wrong direction. This can make us feel scared, unsafe and we may make decisions out of desperation. Listen to this podcast to learn how to strengthen your inner world so you can face all your problems knowing that there are many ways to be okay.

Feb 06, 202010 minSeason 3Ep. 72

Gossiping Creates Negativity In Our Lives

At one time or another most of us have gossiped about somebody else. And whether we believe it feels good to gossip about someone who hurt us, someone who we resent, or someone we find totally outrageous, gossiping can have a real negative effect on our lives. Sometimes what bothers us about other people is a sign to look deep within ourselves and let go of old hurts, create better relationships, and find what would be meaningful to us. Listen to this podcast to move away from gossiping about ot...

Jan 28, 202010 minSeason 3Ep. 71

How Can We Feel Safe When Life Is So Uncertain?

Wouldn’t it be great if we could get through a day without any stress or worry? In order to accomplish this feat, we need to look at the root cause of why we actually get upset or stressed. Sometimes it has little to do with what is actually happening in our lives and much more to do with the fact that whatever is happening makes us feel insecure or unsafe. Listen to this podcast to discover the key to finding safety within ourselves to cultivate the ability to get through a day without any stre...

Jan 22, 202011 minSeason 3Ep. 70

It Is What It Is

Years ago, I would hear the phrase “it is what it is,” and I would think it meant the person saying it was losing hope and giving up. But now I understand that the phrase is about acceptance, which can lead us to new beginnings—ones filled with new relationships, new opportunities, and new beautiful moments to experience. Acceptance is the springboard for hope and can lead to what is possibly the greatest peace we can feel in our hearts.

Jan 16, 202010 minSeason 3Ep. 69

The Best New Year's Resolution For 2020!

Many of us will make New Year’s resolutions over the next few days. It can be quite inspiring to set our intentions and goals for the new year. However, these resolutions are often hard to keep as we lose steam when unexpected things happen or when things don’t work out as planned. This is why committing to a resilient perspective can be the most powerful New Year's resolution to find joy and success in 2020!

Dec 27, 201911 minSeason 2Ep. 68

Are You Already Stressed About 2020?

Many of us hold regrets about things we did and didn’t do in 2019. However, regret is nothing more than a made-up story that we tell ourselves about how choices we didn’t make “would have been better.” The truth is that we can never truly know the outcome of a choice we didn’t make. All we can ever know is here we are in this moment with the hope and possibility that we can have the lives we want from this day forward. 2020 can be a new beginning filled with new possibilities!

Dec 18, 201910 minSeason 2Ep. 67

It's Too Stressful Not To Value Yourself!

Some days our personal relationships are good, and other days they can be tough. We can have a good day at work, and another day, lose our job. Everything around us is always changing, and if we don't value ourselves under all circumstances, we might not have the strength, resilience, and positivity to create the lives that we desire. Listen to this podcast to learn tools to shift your inner dialogue and commit to not letting outside events make you feel bad about yourself. You got this!...

Dec 13, 201911 minSeason 2Ep. 66

How Can We Have Less Stress and More Success?

Many of us fear that unexpected events in our lives will bring us pain and sorrow. We forget that the unexpected can also bring new jobs, new relationships, and new possibilities—many of which we can’t even imagine in this moment. If we fear the unknown, we also fear the unexpected changes that might bring us wonderful things. Listen to this podcast to learn how to embrace the unknown so we can experience less stress and more success in the days to come!

Dec 02, 201910 minSeason 2Ep. 65

Being Uncomfortable Can Pave The Way To Success

There are moments in relationships and in business that are stressful or hurtful, and our initial thought might be, “I need to change this right now.” But sometimes our first reaction to a situation will not lead to our best decision. Life has uncomfortable moments, but sometimes we need to sit in that discomfort before we know the right answer. When we don’t allow discomfort, we often end up exchanging one problem for another.

Nov 25, 201910 minSeason 2Ep. 64

What You Desire In Life Is Already Desiring You!

Sometimes we believe our dreams of starting a business, finding a new job, or starting a new relationship are not possible. We look at our current circumstances and can’t imagine that things might change. In these moments, it is best to remember that asking that our dreams be fulfilled is not a one-way street. What we feel that we desire from our hearts, life is often desiring from us. Hold on - your dreams are real and filled with possibilities!

Nov 14, 201910 minSeason 2Ep. 63

How Can We Be Bigger Than Our Problems?

Everybody has problems, big and small. Often, how we live with these problems is just as important as how we overcome them. Listen to this podcast to learn how we can face each day with more resilience and strength, trusting that we can handle whatever comes our way.

Nov 05, 201911 minSeason 2Ep. 62

Bitter Or Better?

Most of us know what it is like to have an unpleasant business or personal relationship—it can leave us feeling bitter. Even though a situation might not be fair to us, our bitterness can further shut our hearts to new possibilities. At some point, we may need to make a choice about whether an experience will leave us “bitter” or “better.” It is not always easy to let things go, but if we can turn our attention to the “better,” we might find more expansion, opportunities, and wisdom in the days ...

Oct 29, 201911 minSeason 2Ep. 61

You Are Perfect Just The Way You Are

How many times have you scrolled through your Instagram feed and started to feel bad about yourself? Sometimes certain photos or ads make us feel that we need to be or look “better.” But our true greatness shines when we see our own perfection— accepting ourselves just the way we are. Your true self is the easiest person to be, and being true to yourself is the best path to find real joy and success in life.

Oct 22, 201911 minSeason 2Ep. 60
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