Ted in Your Head

What does it mean to cultivate oneself? Just like cultivating a garden, or a vineyard, it means to grow, to develop and to tap into potential. The idea of self-cultivation goes back thousands of years. Voltaire said “We must cultivate our own garden.” Your garden is your mind, body and spirit. Listen to this episode for some ideas on what self-cultivation means for you. TedinYourHead.com

In this next installment of the Ted in Your Head Interview Series, Ted interviews Louis Katz owner and president of Technolene Inc. Louis also publishes the online journal The Courage Run where he is spreading the word to Live Large, Be Bold, Have Faith and Fear Nothing. Louis is a very interesting guy. Listen to this very interesting podcast! TedinYourHead.com.

When you are facing a challenge, who are you? Scared? Doubtful? Angry? Or are you confident, self-assured or determined? You get to choose who you are going to be in the face of a challenge. It’s called a Can-Do Attitude. Also known as a Success Mindset. We need challenges to grow. TedinYourHead.com

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

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Feelings and emotions, what’s the difference. Why should you care? You should care if you let your emotions control you, or you don’t know what to do with your emotions. Understanding the difference between feelings and emotions allows you to have more choice as far as what you think and feel. TedinYourHead.com

Having the compulsive need to please people can take it’s toll on you. Greater anxiety, relationships, needing to hide your feelings, and feeling “less than’ are all wrapped up in people pleasing. TedinYourHead.com

“Can you help me with this? Will you join our club? Can you give me a ride? Can you take on this extra work? Can you stay late?” If you have trouble saying “No”, this episode is for you. TedinYourHead.com

Self-esteem and self-confidence are essential ingredients for success. But what if you feel that the lack of these things is holding you back? Ted talks about how to build and increase your positive feelings about yourself. TedinYourHead.com

As things begin to open up after this historical pandemic, what do we think? What can we look for? What do we need to do? TedinYourHead.com

If you have them, you don’t notice, if you don’t, it can wreck your life. What’s the difference between self esteem and self acceptance? Listen. TedinYourHead.com

Einstein said that the greatest tragedy of existence is the illusion of separateness. What does that mean? Separate from what? Here’s a clue: nothing exists without you. TedinYourHead.com

An explanation of body syndromes, the theory that whenever an emotional trauma is present, a corresponding physical reaction will take place. Do you have chronic pain or discomfort in your body that doesn’t “make sense?” Check out this episode. TedinYourHead.com

Complaining is bad for your health, bad for your head, and nobody wants to hear it anyway. TedinYourHead.com

Einstein said that the greatest tragedy of existence is the illusion of separateness. What does that mean? Separate from what? Here’s a clue: nothing exists without you. TedinYourHead.com

We carry the emotion of painful memories in our bodies. Letting go of the emotional charge of painful memories doesn’t require us to forget, but instead, to feel and release. TedinYourHead.com

Within each of us is a wounded suffering child. Since we don’t like to suffer, we tend to ignore it’s cries and need for healing. However, brining mindfulness and compassion to our inner child can be one of the most powerful things you ever do. TedinYourHead.com

You get to choose what you focus on, you get to choose what you look for. If you focus on and look for misery, you are sure to find it. It can get so bad that looking for misery can become a terrible habit. However, we have choice to look for something else. Why not look for miracles? We are surrounded by the miraculous on a daily basis. See what it does for you to focus on miracles instead of misery. Photo: https://500px.com/NoriakiFukasawaTedinYourHead.com

Nobody likes to feel disappointment. But everyone will. Learning to deal with it means the prospect of being disappointed won’t stop you. TedinYourHead.com

Sitting around and doing nothing?! That’s a huge waste of time, isn’t it? No, it’s what you need more of. TedinYourHead.com

“Shame corrodes the very part of us that believes we are capable of change.” – Brené Brown. It’s hard to be happy carrying the ball and chain of shame. The effects of shame are devastating and long-lasting. But there is an antidote. TedinYourHead.com

Assuming that people are out there trying to offend you, malign you or disparage you is a great recipe for anger, anxiety and lack of peace of mind. TedinYourHead.com

We all know the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. Yet, even moderate, regular use of these drugs can cause unintended effects on your ability shield yourself from negativity. TedinYourHead.com

*episode fixed During self-isolation and sheltering in place, many of us realized that it’s difficult to be with ourselves at home alone. Thoughts and feelings of fear, sadness, regret, and shame to mention a few, can be overwhelming and cause us to seek to distract us from what needs attention inside of us. Ted discusses how to be comfortable in your own skin.. TedinYourHead.com

Are you tired of staying home? Tired of being in lockdown? Here are 16 good reasons why staying home is awesome. TedinYourHead.com

Journalist Michael Moss says processed foods can be as addictive as cocaine, heroin and cigarettes in the Fresh Air podcast titled “How Processed Food Companies Get Us 'Hooked' On Junk.” Is this exaggeration? Listen to Ted’s thoughts on this idea and judge for yourself. TedinYourHead.com

Obsessing about the past, regretting the past, being sad about the past is being stuck in the past. In this episode: how to break free. TedinYourHead.com

You need good sleep. It’s not a luxury, it’s a necessity. 7 steps for getting it. TedinYourHead.com

How long would it take you to give up? One year? Two years? Five Years? A parable of persistence and determination. TedinYourHead.com

What does it mean to redeem oneself? How do people do it when so many don’t? How do people come back from addiction, failure, and criminality? TedinYourHead.com

What’s the point? No one gets out alive. Why get up in the morning? Why struggle? Ted ponders these questions. TedinYourHead.com