Limiting beliefs come from the assumptions we make about our experience of life—even though those assumptions may or may not be true. When you catch yourself making those assumptions, you stop limiting your life. Resources & References Instagram: @ailikuutan Related episodes: Automatic patterns The voice inside your head For Aili's latest work, visit ailikuutan.com ....
When you try to fix or change yourself, you feel like you're the problem. For Aili's latest work and offerings, visit ailikuutan.com .
Do you ever feel like you should be someone you’re not? The desire to fit in can do that. But when you hide parts of yourself, you’ll never feel like you belong, because you aren’t actually being yourself. Resources & References “Because true belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world, our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance.” – Brené Brown, Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Li...
If you ever find yourself saying, "I can't _____," this episode is for you. All it takes to see beyond your excuses is a simple shift in perspective. Resources & References Experience what life is like when you get out of your own way: Become your bravest self For Aili's latest work, visit ailikuutan.com ....
Want to feel calmer and feel more at peace? You have the power to change your inner state through meditations such as this one. This Kundalini breathing practice is intended to help you gain emotional clarity and feel calmer in the heart. Do it anytime that you're feeling stressed out or need to reconnect with yourself. For Aili's latest work, visit ailikuutan.com .
Have you been sabotaging yourself, beating yourself up, or feeling down or negative about yourself? Changing your state through breathing practices such as this one can help you feel better and diffuse any self-negativity. It can also help you break old habits that don't support you being your best self. Try this Kundalini yogic breathing practice to deepen self-acceptance and strengthen your capacity to get out of your own way. For Aili's latest work and offerings, visit ailikuutan.com ....
Perfectionism is fear of failure, or fear that things won't turn out the way you want them to be. Allowing it to get in your way means that you'll never succeed. Resources & References Previous episodes: Procrastination & the path forward Procrastination & pre-requisites For Aili's latest work, visit ailikuutan.com ....
Ever feel like you’re trying to be normal? When you use normal as your compass, you lose touch with yourself, with who you are and with what you want. You end up replacing that with what you think you're supposed to want, which means you miss out on all the things that make you special and uniquely you. Trying to be normal prevents you from being who you are. Resources & References “If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” –Maya Angelou Post: A craz...
Taking responsibility for your inner experience is the only way you can start to change it, and start on the path towards inner peace. Resources & References “Inner peace begins the moment you choose not to allow another person or event to control your emotions.” –Pema Chödrön Previous episode: Emotional clutter For Aili's latest work, visit ailikuutan.com ....
If you feel stuck, it could be sign that you're searching for someone else to validate your choices. Resources & References Kyle Cease's site Kyle's Facebook post on love For Aili's latest work and offerings, visit ailikuutan.com ....
You have the power to reset how you're thinking and feeling. This breathing practice can help you do that in a couple of minutes. Resources & References Related episode (with another breathing practice): A simple practice to rise above fear For Aili's latest work and offerings, visit ailikuutan.com .
When you seek approval from others, you usually lose your own. Resources & References Related episode: What image are you trying to project? For Aili's latest work, visit ailikuutan.com .
Do you constantly beat yourself up? The problem isn't you. It's your inner critic: the mean, negative voice inside your head. Resources & References Become your bravest self For Aili's latest work and offerings, visit ailikuutan.com .
Ever feel nervous or panicky when you want to do something that scares you? Try this Kundalini yogic breathing practice and strengthen your capacity to rise above fear. Resources & References Resource: Become your bravest self Related episodes: 5 ways to deal with fear 5 signs you’re stalling out of fear How to do the thing that scares you (that you’ve been avoiding) For Aili's latest work, visit ailikuutan.com ....
Do you ever let fear get in your way? Fear doesn't have to stop you. Learn five ways to rise above it. Resources & References Resource: Become your bravest self Related episodes: How to do the thing that scares you (that you’ve been avoiding) 5 signs you’re stalling out of fear Emotional clutter Posts about fear: Are you living in fear… without even knowing it? An unexpected way to uncover your fears Two kinds of fear Are you avoiding fear? The true cost of self-doubt For Aili's latest work,...
Are you stalling out of fear? Sometimes it can be hard to tell. Here are five signs you may be trying to avoid fear. Resources & References Related episode: How to do the thing that scares you (that you’ve been avoiding) Posts about fear: Are you living in fear… without even knowing it? An unexpected way to uncover your fears Two kinds of fear Are you avoiding fear? The true cost of self-doubt For Aili's latest work, visit ailikuutan.com ....
What happens when you want a certain result, but don't like how you think you're supposed to get there? When you change how you feel about the path forward, you can stop procrastinating... and finally move forward. Resources & References Related episodes: How to do the thing that scares you (that you’ve been avoiding) Procrastination & pre-requisites For Aili's latest work, visit ailikuutan.com ....
When you don't face your fears, they don't just disappear or magically go away. They become emotional clutter. Learn how to move forward in three simple steps. Resources & References Related episode: Emotional clutter Course: Experience the Magic of Meditation Posts about fear: Two kinds of fear Are you avoiding fear? The true cost of self-doubt An unexpected way to uncover your fears Are you living in fear… without even knowing it? An alternate perspective on failure and rejection For Aili'...
Any unprocessed emotion becomes emotional clutter. Clearing emotional clutter creates space for joy. Resources & References Related episode: Inner resistance Breathing and meditation to help clear emotional clutter: A meditation to help release worry & anxiety A meditation for perspective & emotional balance For Aili's latest work and offerings, visit ailikuutan.com ....
Inner resistance is the result of not allowing your experience to be what it is. Resources & References Are you hiding your emotions? Are you living in fear… without even knowing it? Breathing and meditation will help release inner resistance: A meditation to help release worry & anxiety A meditation for perspective & emotional balance For Aili's latest work, visit ailikuutan.com ....
Worry ends where trust begins. Resources & References “The best use of imagination is creativity. The worst use of imagination is anxiety.” –Deepak Chopra Related episode: Worry Video: How to keep (or restore) your faith in the universe Video: 3 great reasons to let go of your expectations Video: Are you expecting the worst? Definition: Habit Meditation: A meditation to help release worry & anxiety Meditation: A meditation for perspective & emotional balance For Aili's latest work, v...
No one knows what's going on inside you unless you tell them. If you need help, please ask for it. Resources & References Places to seek help: Canada: Suicide Prevention USA: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Australia: Lifeline Europe: International Association for Suicide Prevention For Aili's latest work, visit ailikuutan.com ....
Ever find yourself saying, "I just need a sign"? Looking for a sign outside of you can be a way of not listening to the signs inside of you. Resources & References My four leaf clover For Aili's latest work, visit ailikuutan.com .
You don't necessarily need to believe a compliment in order to receive it well. But you do need to be willing to suspend your judgment that you are unworthy of receiving it. Resources & References Related episode: Automatic patterns For Aili's latest work, visit ailikuutan.com .
Are you holding yourself back? If you want to do something, you don't have to wait until you feel a certain way or other conditions are met. You can simply give yourself permission to start. Resources & References Sun Salutations For Aili's latest work, visit ailikuutan.com .
Ever find yourself lost in thought? The moment you notice that your mind has wandered, you’re no longer thinking compulsively. The breath and body can bring you back into the present moment. Resources & References Video: The easiest way to get out of your head For Aili's latest work, visit ailikuutan.com ....
Worry is just a mental habit. It's often the result of us unconsciously manipulating the breath. Resources & References “Breath is the bridge which connects life to consciousness, which unites your body to your thoughts. Whenever your mind becomes scattered, use your breath as the means to take hold of your mind again.” –Thich Nhat Hanh Try these breathing practices: A meditation to help release worry & anxiety A meditation for perspective & emotional balance For Aili's latest work, ...
The way your mind reacts to anything is the way your mind reacts to everything. It's often so automatic that you don't even notice it. But the more you pay attention to the reactions in your mind, the less reactive it will become. Resources & References The negative, positive & neutral mind (Kundalini yoga theory) The Kundalini set where you stick your arms out to the sides for 7 minutes For Aili's latest work, visit ailikuutan.com ....
The voice inside your head is constantly making assumptions... which may or may not be true. You don't have to believe everything you think. Resources & References Oprah and Brené Brown on Super Soul Sunday Photos of white tantric White Tantric Toronto For Aili's latest work, visit ailikuutan.com ....
What ideas make up your sense of self? How you think about yourself determines—and limits—how you show up in the world. When you stop defining yourself, you're free to be who you are. Resources & References “You are what your deep, driving desire is. As your desire is, so is your will. As your will is, so is your deed. As your deed is, so is your destiny.” —Upanishads Sites about minimalism: mnmlist.com , The Minimalists For Aili's latest work, visit ailikuutan.com ....
