27. How to Live in the Present Moment with Amber Shaw

I had the opportunity to join my wonderful friend, Amber Shaw, on her podcast the Wellness Revolution to dive deep into how we can actively live in the present. It is so easy to forget to be present in our day to day lives, especially with how busy life can get. When that chitter chatter in your brain gets to be too much, we’re here to tell you it’s time to stop and take a breath. It’s time to feel whole- It’s time to be present.  It’s time to say YES! [14:20] “I am where I am today because of life experiences and my amazing coaches and mentors. I said ‘yes’ to the part of me that wanted to inspire others.” “It’s time to give yourself permission to say YES.” Make Your Impact [17:15] “I’m alive because I’m meant to do something that matters in this world.” “If I were to die tomorrow would I have really made an impact? Would I be proud of the legacy I left and the things that I’ve done?” “Your intuition doesn’t live in your mind- you can’t sense that if you’re in your head all the time.” “Fear is what lives in the mind.” Breathwork is your Bridge [26:20] “Breath is what bridges the gap between the mind and the heart.” “Breathwork is a tool but it’s also that bridge to our highest self and deepest truths.” “When you learn to breathe in a certain way, you can give your brain a moment to rest.” “It reminds me that I’m way more powerful than I thought I was.” Meditation and Breath [32:07] “Breathwork is an active meditation.” “Meditation felt inaccessible! It caused me to become more self-critical. Was I doing it right?” “Breathwork is more accessible because it leads you into the deep quiet of your mind through activeness.”  “The point of meditation isn’t to attach yourself to your thoughts, but for thoughts to come in and out of your mind.” Anxiety [37:11] “Instead of saying ‘I am anxious’ reframe the thought and say ‘I am experiencing feelings of anxiety’. You are not anxious, that’s not who you are.” “When you’re feeling anxious, you’re taking shallow breaths from your chest. When you take those deep breaths from your belly, it helps those feelings relax.” “Your body is so freaking intelligent-it’s always giving you signals and messages and adapting to keep you safe.” “Anxiety is thinking about the future, depression is thinking about the past. Once you realize this, it’s a big A-HA moment.” Stop making the fire bigger [46:01] “Step 1 is to become aware- catch yourself.” “Step 2 is to stop putting our focus on the things that bring you feelings of anxiety.” “Try box breathing. Set your intention for why you’re going to breathe, take a deep inhale through your nose for 6 counts, hold for 6 counts, exhale for 6 counts, a Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecoachablepodcast/ Connect with Tori on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachtorigordon/ Guess what?! WE'RE ON YOUTUBE! https://www.youtube.com/c/ToriGordon If you love the show and want to show your support, please leave us a 5 star rating and review of the podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Go be coa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices