504 Linda Wilson – Stress Made Easy, Moving Towards Our Desires State of Being
Summary
“Happiness is a choice. You can choose to be happy. There’s going to be stress in life, but it’s your choice whether you let it affect you or not.” Valerie Bertinelli
In this episode, I speak with Dr Linda Wilson and Stress and Anxiety. It’s an awesome chat about how to overcome the accumulating effects that stress and anxiety have on our lives. It’s a conversation about breaking the conditioned state of being so we can move towards our ideal state. How do you want to feel? Why? Linda’s shares thoughts, practices and techniques to assist.
Dr Linda Wilson is a Stress Management Specialist, Author, Trainer and Presenter who understands that the capacity to use your mind to change your brain also changes your world. Linda supports corporates and individuals to better identify, understand and manage their stress. Linda’s work is informed by her degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Graduate Diploma in Education (Health) and 18 years clinical experience in her multi-modality wellness practice in the southeastern suburbs of Melbourne.
Linda is most passionate about what she teaches and lives and breathes it herself. Linda is also the Author of 'Stress Made Easy – Peeling Women off the Ceiling.'
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Conversation topics
- The mind and body connection as it relates to stress.
- The accumulation of stress and anxiety and the consequences.
- Asking questions. What do I want? How do I want to feel? Why?
- Breaking habitual chains and moving towards the life you desire.
- Consciousness is key. Practice leads to mastery. Never give up. Never lose hope.
- Find passions and things that make you feel alive. Schedule them.
- The power of the group.
Quick round questions
Do you have any routines and rituals that you believe contribute to your success?
Exercise – Linda love Yoga.
What advice would you give your 20-year-old self?
Don’t sweat the small stuff.
What is the meaning of success?
Having enough to contribute to others. Having a choice as to when I work and when I play.
What is your number one productivity advice?
KNow where your energy flows, what you are good at, and outsource everything else.
What advice would you give someone that needing/wanting to make a change?
Know your “why.” Get clear on it. Build your resources to help you stay on track and live purposefully to that.
Favourite Food
Humus
Favourite Leisure Activity
Reading
Favourite Book
Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One
Favourite Quote
“Happiness is a choice. You can choose to be happy. There’s going to be stress in life, but it’s your choice whether you let it affect you or not.” Valerie Bertinelli
Do we all have a why?
Yes, but we have to discover it.
What does living with passion and purpose mean?
Connecting emotionally to what I spend my time doing.
Connect with Linda
Learn more about Dr Linda Wilson here.
Further Reading and Resources
TED Talks: Ideas worth spreading
Elite Daily: The Voice of Generation Y
Four Hour Work Week: How to escape the 9-5, live anywhere and join the new rich.
The Minimalists: How to pursue a minimalist lifestyle and be happier.
Mind Hacks: Tips and Tricks for Using Your Brain
Rich Roll: Plantpowered Wellness Advocate
The Art of Charm: Build confidence, feel comfortable and networking differently.
The Art of Manliness: Encouraging men to be better husbands, fathers, brothers, citizens.
Tiny Buddha: Simple wisdom for complex lives.
Mind Body Green: Lifestyle media brand dedicated to inspiring you to live your best life.
Zen Habits: Find simplicity and mindfulness in life.
Creative NonFiction: “true stories well told.”
Barking Up the Wrong Tree: science-based answers and expert insight on how to be awesome at life.
The Positivity Blog: Practical articles on happiness, self-esteem, productivity and social skills.
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