Ted In Your Head

Our digital devices, such as our cell phones, are amazing and beneficial technologies. But for many of us, the cost of this technology is separation from what makes us human, such as being present to the rejuvenating power of the natural world. As we spend more and more of our time indoors, we lose connection to this aspect of our humanity. Ask yourself “Is it time to put the phone down and get out?” If yes, take a listen to this episode. TedinYourHead.com

There’s nothing wrong with high standards or striving for excellence. However, when people talk about perfectionism, they are usually talking about how it hinders productivity and creates stress and frustration. Psychologist Anne Wilson Schaef said that perfectionism is self-abuse of the highest order. Check out this podcast, it’s not perfect, but might be helpful. TedinYourHead.com

Dylan said “He not busy being born is busy dying.” The work of “becoming” is the work of being born and is the process of transformation. It involves letting go and taking in. It involves what you know and what you don’t know, what you like and what you don’t like. It is the antidote to burnout. TedinYourHead.com

Feeling super unmotivated? Surprised by your own lethargy? Maybe even a bit depressed? Maybe you are experiencing burnout. Burnout is driving the Great Resignation and is the #1 reason employees are leaving their jobs. Don’t beat yourself up! There are things you can do to address burnout. TedinYourHead.com

It’s easy to go though life mired in all the challenges, problems, issues, and distractions of life. This keeps us from fully appreciating our human experience with the wonder and awe that it deserves. Transcending, or rising above the day-to-day grind is something that can be cultivated. The result: Freedom. TedinYourHead.com

Why don’t we accomplish more? Why don’t we take the risk of being bigger? Simple answer: we don’t believe we can. We are stopped by fear, not knowing how, or thinking it’s not going to be worth it. Here’s why you need a coach: they believe in you when you can’t. Check out Ted’s Performance Master Hypno-Coaching Program at tedmoreno.com/pmhc. TedinYourHead.com

This week Ted interviews Sheri Betts, Coach and author “The ABCs of Self Care, Your Guide to Creating a Happy Healthy and more Peaceful Life.” Sheri has been promoting the importance of self-care to leaders, students, and coaching clients for many years. She reminds them that self-care is broader than pampering - it is the practice of making wise choices to protect one's own well-being and happiness. Practicing self-care consistently leads to living a life that is happy, healthy, and peaceful. If you are not experiencing these most days—you probably need more self-care. Check out her book on Amazon. TedinYourHead.com

MLK said “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is “What are you doing for others?” Can you what guess the reason for living is? This philosophy can make the difference between a life of meaning and a life of futility. TedinYourHead.com

Ringo Starr said “You know it don’t come easy.” Buddha said life is suffering. Marie Curie said “Life is not easy for any of us.” Then why do we expect life to be easy and get so upset when it’s not? What to do about the indisputable fact that life is hard a lot of the time. TedinYourHead.com

In this next installment of the Ted in Your Head Interview Series, Ted interviews Leiah Rocheleau, who is a Health Coach, Pregnancy Coach, speaker, and television host. Her coaching brand, LeiahR, helps women quit diet culture, find self love, and become the CEO of their health. Leigh will also talk about vegan and vegetarian lifestyles. Check out Leigh’s great energy! TedinYourHead.com

The darkness and cold increase as we approach the shortest day of the year here in the northern hemisphere. Amidst the activity of the holiday season, nature invites us to be still, to be quiet, and to be present to the darkness deep within us and without us. It’s by acknowledging and walking through this darkness that we are better able to connect with the light.

Einstein said that the most important question facing humanity is “Is the Universe friendly?” Do you believe it is? Or not? If what Einstein said is true, then perhaps the second most important question is: Is your belief serving you? TedinYourHead.com

As we look back over our lives, we can see how we have changed and grown. However, we have a tendency to believe that who we are now is who we will always be. This is the End of History Illusion. As psychologist Dan Gilbert says ”Human beings are works in progress that mistakenly think they’re finished.” Truth is: you’re not. TedinYourHead.com

In this next installment of the Ted in Your Head Interview Series, Ted interviews Harvey Slater, Nutrition & Wellness Coach. Harvey talks about working with people that are challenged by digestive distress and autoimmune disorders. He also discusses food sensitivity, elimination diets, and how improper diet and nutrition and cause and exacerbate digestive issues. TedinYourHead.com

Robert Burns said “The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry.” As much as we try to plan and direct and take control of our lives, stuff happens, unexpectedly and out of our control. That’s when life is living us. How do we deal with that fact? TedinYourHead.com

“Witnessing is not flowing with the current of the river but observing the flow from the bank of the river.” Amit Ray. Witnessing is stepping outside of yourself and observing. TedinYourHead.com

Everything about you does not want to change. If you want to change you should know this. TedinYourHead.com

Reaction = no freedom, no choice, no power. What’s the difference between reacting and responding? TedinYourHead.com

“Life isn’t about finding yourself, life about creating yourself” said George Bernard Shaw. What does it mean to create oneself? How do we do it? TedinYourHead.com

Your whole idea of who you are is a fictional narrative written by you and you probably didn’t realize you were doing it. That’s ok but the good news is: you can create a new character. TedinYourHead.com