Episode 54 How to handle the nastiness of life- You can do it Have you ever had anyone be really nasty to you ? How does it feel? How do you deal with the nastiness of life. How do you deal with the nastiness that people dish out? Are you sick of the unfairness of life? Would you like to feel happier? Is your life a juggle? ...Today in my show I explore these questions and more..... My name is Lauren Ostrowski Fenton. I am a writer, life coach, meditation teacher, & proud mum of four. I make vid...
Nov 13, 2015•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 53 Do soul mates exist? And if so should we have one? Lets explore soul mates. Today I talk about an interesting experience that I had with my dear boys....in fact with all my children. My boys made the decision without speaking to me to write me a dating profile! Aaaagh !Thank goodness they did not post it! What a shock or perhaps more than the shock of it maybe this experience serves as a wake up call...maybe it is time for me to face that the kids and I are a team rather than a number...
Nov 09, 2015•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 52 Pride, Self & the infinite power of our words We give our words power we enunciate our words and we give our words power. I answer this letter from a listener...( Thank you) “ How important is it really to have pride and when is it too much? Is pride a good or bad thing? I’ve gotten to the point recently where I’ve refused to accept help from people when I really need it because I’m so used to doing things on my own and I blame my pride for that. Then on the other hand, I’ve been deal...
Nov 06, 2015•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast What do you think the difference is between self awareness, understanding and acceptance? Today I answer a letter from my editor Caitilin regarding my soon to released book about how to be happy. ..Here is the letter...Hi Lauren, I hope you are well and had a good weekend. Today's homework questions are about the subtleties of self awareness, self understanding and self acceptance. Do you see these as being the same or are they different? How would you define each one? How do they relate to one ...
Nov 05, 2015•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 50 Its raining. Today is a hitch potch of life, mayhem, and the rain...enjoy...and hope that you are all well my friends x My name is Lauren Ostrowski Fenton. I am a writer, life coach, meditation teacher, & proud mum of four. I make videos, podcasts, blogs and a book about happiness, fitness, meditation, & wellbeing. I have a Masters degree in counselling and an honors degree in Anthropology( Arts) Monash University Please take a moment to support me for $1 - $5 per month at https://www...
Nov 04, 2015•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 49 How to cope as a single parent. Are you a single parent? Have you ever struggled as a single parent? Today in a softly spoken voice and addressing you as if you are the writer of a letter I speak about how to cope as a single parent. This podcast is an answer to a viewer's letter about how to cope with being a single parent. ( thank you for your letters) I address several of a lovely viewers questions in ASMR close personal attention role play and as requested also talk about myself a...
Nov 04, 2015•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 48 Manifest infinite possibility and create yourself. You are an empowered soul. ‘How people treat you is their karma how you react is yours’ Wayne Dyer How are people treating you? How are you being treated? How do you ‘feel’ about the way you are being treated? Are your feelings affecting your happiness? Are your feelings affecting the quality of your life? Is that what actually occurs... or is it more about perception? Do other people's behaviour actually force us to feel in a particu...
Oct 31, 2015•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 47 Interview with Dmitri Of Massageasmr on the meaning of life Part two of two I continue today to listen to my dear dear friend Dmitri’s wisdom...Dmitri is a world renowned Australian asmrtist on You Tube. We talk about the meaning of life. Dmitri talks about community, decluttering, ASMR, unity, happiness, family, working together, spirituality and much more. Is there something else out there? What is the meaning of life? Dmitri’s You tube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/MassageAS...
Oct 27, 2015•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 46 Interview with Dmitri Of Massageasmr on the meaning of life Part one of two I listen to my dear dear friend Dmitri’s wisdom...Dmitri of Massage ASMR is a world renowned Australian ASMRTIST. We talk about the meaning of life. Dmitri talks about community, decluttering, ASMR, unity, happiness, family, working together, spirituality and much more. Is there something else out there? What is the meaning of life? Dmitri’s You tube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/MassageASMR What is ASM...
Oct 26, 2015•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 45 ASMR breathwork 20 connected breaths Today I am doing a breathing technique....20 connected breaths which is a particular type or version of a healing breathing technique...The approach I use is very straightforward and focussed at beginners. The idea is that it is healing and calming in order to place you in a state which is healing and promotes mindfulness and psychic awareness. You can also look at this on my you tube channel. Let me know if you like this and I will do more of thes...
Oct 25, 2015•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 44 How to have a great relationship & letting go of the coffee cup of life What do you think makes a great relationship? In episode 44 we explore what makes a great relationship and we talk about the behaviors and values of quality relationships. We look at the deal breakers of relationships and the importance of intimacy, reference touching and conversation. I also talk about being in love....as opposed to sustaining love in a relationship. What do you think are the components of a good...
Oct 23, 2015•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 43 How rituals, habits & routines increase comfort & happiness In this episode 43 I explore the power of ritual and look at the the definition of ritual, habit and routine. I also mention the upcoming course of self love. I look at how rituals may be used to increase the strength of a relationship, the power of engagement, and increase happiness. I discuss the symbols and meaning of rituals and how rituals can both enhance a sense of self and a sense of community. Thank you so much for j...
Oct 22, 2015•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 42 A prayer, realising your divine self & balancing the plates of life Today I question the balance of realising our divine self coupled with carrying all the responsibilities that we have as part and parcel of being a member of society..balancing those precarious plates of life. I end today with a prayer or a spiritual meditation...thank you so very much for listening ...hope that you are well x Smiles to you from me...Lauren The beautiful video I mention is Wayne Dyers video... 'Awaken...
Oct 20, 2015•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 41 ASMR How to stop procrastinating in a nutshell - course summary part two of two These final two ( one & two)in the series are produced as a virtual ASMR interview role play. If you are unfamiliar with ASMR you may read more about ASMR here... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomous_sensory_meridian_response My name is Lauren Ostrowski Fenton. I am a writer, life coach, meditation teacher, & proud mum of four. I make videos, podcasts, blogs and a book about happiness, fitness, meditat...
Oct 18, 2015•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast ASMR How to stop procrastinating in a nutshell course summary part one of two These final two ( one & two)in the series are produced as a virtual ASMR interview role play. If you are unfamiliar with ASMR you may read more about ASMR here... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autonomous_sensory_meridian_response My name is Lauren Ostrowski Fenton. I am a writer, life coach, meditation teacher, & proud mum of four. I make videos, podcasts, blogs and a book about happiness, fitness, meditation, & wellbe...
Oct 18, 2015•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 39 Yay we have reached the 39th episode...together we have done this together....as a team...what a landmark. I feel like celebrating with a cake. Today this is a super duper quickie Interval, touch base with you ensuring that you are ready & prepared for the last in the ‘stop procrastination’ series. The last two will be uploaded tomorrow. I ask you to take a seat at the table with me tomorrow with pen and paper and self belief. Lets get serious and stop procrastination. Lets do this. I...
Oct 17, 2015•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 38 The how & why of goal achievement & procrastination Today we look at the HOW of goal achievement compared to the WHY of goal achievement , The HOW being the strategy and the why being the rewarding carrot at the final destination or point of goal achievement. In today's podcast I refer..and indeed am inspired to the interesting and informative article written by Timothy A Pychyl Ph.D The Role of Goal Focus in Reducing Procrastination Where should we focus our attention - process or ou...
Oct 16, 2015•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 37 The journey towards success is paved with the wisdom of failure Do you ever feel fear of success? Are you ever so scared of success that you procrastinate? Well today we explore how the journey towards wisdom & success contentment is paved with failure. Michael Jordan- “every failure brings us closer to our next success’ My name is Lauren Ostrowski Fenton. I am a writer, life coach, meditation teacher, & proud mum of four. I make videos, podcasts, blogs and a book about happiness, fit...
Oct 15, 2015•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 36 Deep progressive relaxing meditation for realising your authentic self ( stop procrastinating) Today we put the life hacking to one side and we meditate using a deep visualisation. We combine this peaceful process with a gentle breathing awareness and progressive relaxation to remind ourselves that the answer to who we are always lies within ourselves. Sit down lie down comfortably and we will begin. When we know who we are we will act in authenticity and stop procrastinating. You may...
Oct 14, 2015•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 35 Stop & Build your own birdhouse of well being- visualise & meditate who you truly are & become your self Stop procrastinating; No fear. No distractions. “The ability to let what which does not matter truly slide” Quote from The Fight club I think at times it can be quite challenging to know what matters and to identify what to let go of. We can at times get distracted by the trivial stuff of the moment and can lose perspective of the bigger picture. What is the trivial stuff? The triv...
Oct 13, 2015•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 34 Little steps change ourselves & our journey can, step by step, change our world Do you ever feel as if life simply passes you by? Would you like to make a difference? Would you like your life to have meaning? Would you like your life to count? In this episode I read a letter from a listener. ( Thank you David)I review our progress towards reducing procrastination, and I look at how little bite sized steps can change ourselves and our journey over time....Little by little .....step by ...
Oct 11, 2015•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episde 33 Be your authentic self. You CAN lose weight, increase fitness, feel happy, & be well NOW. In this episode as part of our stop procrastinating challenge I look at what you CAN do. There is so much you CAN do...Work on the ‘CANS’ of life. Be the body physically and consciously which you wish to become. By definition Procrastination is ‘not doing’ the stuff that you should be doing in order to be authentic and true to yourself. When we procrastinate we are putting off being the person we ...
Oct 11, 2015•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 32 How to lose weight, change your body, and stop procrastinating with Lauren Ostrowski Fenton Well hello there, Lauren here....I have my coffee in hand and I am sitting in my meditation chair by my beautiful bay window. What a beautiful day it is. How are you? I hope that you are sleeping well, eating clean, walking daily, and not sweating the small stuff. Its is a daily practice isn't? Navigating through life maintaining well being takes work, resilience and learning. Would you like to...
Oct 09, 2015•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Heh there my friend- Ooh goodness me I had so much trouble doing this podcast that when I finally listened back to it I realised that I am speaking reeeeally fast...Please forgive me my friend. Today we chat about fitness and fighting procrastination. Thank you so much for joining me I really appreciate your time. And dont forget that cuppa. x Lauren Please See my brand spanking NEW Facebook Page for Being well with Lauren Podcast https://www.facebook.com/BeingwellwithLaurenPodcast My name is La...
Oct 08, 2015•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 30 Self kindness, learning, & a scary spider In this podcast episode...whoaaaa have I had too much coffee! I feel like Speedy Gonzales today. So please excuse my fast talking today. Today I drink a beautiful so delicious peppermint and ginger herbal tea( no more coffee today for me) and ruminate about my progress with de- procrastinating my life. I also ask you how you are going. We discuss the importance of self kindness and I finish with a scary story of a spider in my bathroom. Thank ...
Oct 08, 2015•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Podcast Episode 29 ‘Who am I? How to self realise’ This episode took a little while to get up due to happy celebrating children...late at night...so without further ado I bring you ‘Who am I? How to self realise’. I think the title today can speak for itself :)All my best to all of you :) See my brand spanking NEW Facebook Page for Being well with Lauren Podcast...PLEASE LIKE and join here https://www.facebook.com/BeingwellwithLaurenPodcast VIDEOS IN SERIES These are virtual role plays Please se...
Oct 06, 2015•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 28 Who am I self awareness and getting stuff done In this podcast episode as part of our ‘great apple pie stop procrastinating series’ we explore how we self-realise or in other words how we get to know our authentic self away from the madding crowds. After all we are not our names, we are not our friends, we are not the cars we drive, or the clothes we wear. We are not who others tell us we are...we define ourselves. No one can do that for us. In the silence through meditation and self ...
Oct 05, 2015•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 27 In this episode we explore skills in enlightenment, apple pie elements, and stopping procrastination Let's today nail down the essential elements of stopping procrastination. Now before we start please pat yourself on the back... you have already made it this far and that is an achievement in itself...remember to reward yourself along the way. Summary Apple pie pieces of pie- Divide your life into segments representing different areas of your life. Create a Mission statement Decide wh...
Oct 04, 2015•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 26 of the great apple pie stop procrastinating challenge Fighting procrastination is never just about putting away the coffee cup of life. Simple acts are always about larger more profound beliefs. It is about having the guts to look into the mirror and see who we really are. Procrastination is about fear of success...it is about facing the fears head on..this is a confronting process and it is sometimes just plain hard...but that is ok.... procrastination is also about being positive in...
Oct 03, 2015•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 25 Hi Lauren here...This is part of the Great apple pie 14 day stop procrastinating challenge which officially starts Monday...in three days. Who decides that we are procrastinating? We do! ...After all.... you define yourself ...You decide that you are procrastinating...You decide that you are not doing the stuff that you need to do. Ask yourself... Who are you? What are your values? What do you need? What defines you. This is about you knowing yourself. Getting to know yourself require...
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