Affirmation Pod

For Part One of the interview with Mary Maddux click here. Meditation Oasis resources mentioned in this episode: Online Meditation Course - Web Version $45.00 Online Meditation Course - App Version $5.99 At Ease - Anxiety & Worry Relief Program - Web Version $19.00 At Ease - Anxiety & Worry Relief - App Version $2.99 Simply Being - most downloaded app! Download in Google Play or in the Apple Store...

Mary Maddux from Meditation Oasis Part One Mary Maddux from Meditation Oasis is my guest for this interview edition of Affirmation Pod. If you're looking for Part Two of the interview click here. I was really excited to interview Mary because I'm a fan of Meditation Oasis and her podcast helped inspire my podcast! Special thanks to @Rowzell and @AsmaaMethqal for contributing their questions for th...

Listener Jenn Gray interviews Josie Ong Special thanks to Jenn Gray for your time! Links mentioned in this episode: I Love Myself - Audio Version I Love Myself - Video Version Podcast episode with virtual high fives The sister episode to this one is Episode 166 Showing Up and Thank Yous   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen t...

Mindfulness seems to be trending these days and perhaps it's very poignant given so much distraction temptation in our lives (Facebook, YouTube, texting, email, gaming). Today's episode describes how Mindful Rights and Lefts can help you get and stay mindful. Questions: 1. Which hand did you use to press play on this episode? 2. Which hand did you use to get toothpaste onto your toothbrush this mo...

Morning Affirmations I take deep breaths and I smile I am happy to live this day I am grateful to be alive, breathing and able to shine I am aware of the incredible being that I am I exercise great judgement today My warmth and clarity shine in all my interactions today My mind stays positive My actions line up with my goals I am geared up for success I know who I am and I am strong in who I am I...

Here's a simple strategy for daily meditation! Hey it's Josie with Affirmation Pod. Here's my first actionable tip! It's called the "Date to Meditate" Meditation. It's a super easy way to get meditation in your routine. Here goes... Before you go to sleep, think of today's date. Then take that many deep, relaxing breaths. For sample, if it's the 8th of the month, take a deeeep breath, and in your...

Affirmations for Clarity... A popular episode! I didn't script this one at all before recording...can you tell?  I am clear on who I am. I am clear on what I want. I am clear on where I’m headed. I am clear on the influencers in my life. I am clear on those who will not be influencing me in my life. I am clear on how to weigh out an opinion and things I want to change in my life, things I don’t wa...

Dedicated to Robin in Colorado, USA - #BeHappyAnyway! I honor myself. I am a friend to myself. I am kind to myself. I am self-nurturing and self-loving I am nice and encouraging to myself Honoring myself is a part of my thoughts, my choices, my daily life I honor myself by creating and maintaining balance... Affirmations by Josie Ong The sister episode to this one is Episode 208 I Choose Health an...

Rowena on Twitter requested this - enjoy creating my friend! I am creative. I am a creative being. I am in tune with my creative self. I am aware of the creative energy flowing through me. I can visualize, sense and know what I want to create and allow those ideas to be expressed, come to be and be made real. I have creative projects that I give myself time to work on and complete. I choose projec...

I am disciplined. I take a task and break it down into smaller parts. I do something to take care of these smaller parts every day. I value mental energy and I choose to place it into getting things done instead of worrying about when to get things done. I am relaxed. I pace myself. It's trying something new, it's different but it's a goal I have and a goal I want to reach.... Affirmations by Josi...

Carry this with your wherever you go... Taking deep, comfortable breaths. Finding a relaxed and comfortable position. Settling into this relaxed and comfortable position. Continuing your deep breaths. Being present to what this moment is right now. Being still and allowing each breath to put you in a state or relaxation. Feeling the muscles in your face ease. Feeling the muscles in your body loose...

When you know things are out of balance... I feel and experience gratitude in this moment. I acknowledge that I've been busy, a lot on my plate, mind moving in all different directions and I push pause now. I take a deep breath and feel the ease and relaxation in my body. I feel my eyes relax, my cheeks, my nose, my tongue, my lips, my jaw, my neck, my shoulders... Affirmations by Josie Ong The si...

Affirmations for Focus Here you are…focused There’s a lot that could bother me There’s some things that could really eat at me There are people who truly aren’t respectful of me My focus is on my health My focus is on my happiness My focus in on the people who love me My focus is on my goals My focus is on my priorities... Affirmations by Josie Ong The sister episode to this one is Episode 203 Aff...

It's your time to shine...yes it is You're ready for this Think back to all the ups and downs Think back to all you had to pull through Think back to the times you wanted to give up But you didn't Now it’s time to celebrate Now it’s time to reflect and be appreciative You believed in yourself Look at what you've accomplished Look at all the milestones You reached this goal So be the right kind of...

What a wonderful world... I've moved on. Some may not accept it or respect it but I'm not changing it. I've moved on. I'm doing things differently now. I live free and I live healthy. I've moved on. I'm making better choices and I'm connected to better people. I'm strong and at peace with the changes in my life. Sure, some days it’s harder to be strong, but I know in my heart there’s no going back...

Pure Freedom... I used to think I had to do everything perfectly the first time and every time, now I know I can do things really well, but not always perfectly I used to think mistakes were total catastrophes, now I know it's all part of being human I used to think I was not loveable or acceptable unless I had it all together, now I know what it is to love and accept others and myself without hav...

Keeping work in check... I used to think I needed to work all the time, now I know I need balance and rest. I used to think work would give me the fulfillment I wanted. Now I know my health is my wealth and that I need to pay attention to my needs. I used to think everyone else would get ahead of me if I didn't work as hard or as much as others. Now, I know this isn't a race. This is my life and I...

Turning your attention now to your body Take a deep breath Feeling oxygen entering through your nose Releasing that air and keeping your attention inside your body Paying full attention to how your body feels right now Sensing the warmth of your body... Affirmations by Josie Ong The sister episode to this one is Episode 216 Maintaining Self-Care During Stressful Times   SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks fo...

Dedicated to my daughter... Don’t ever forget this You are loved, you are treasured, you are valued You are cherished, you are prized, you are wanted There is nothing you have to do for this love. You are important and you are loved just as you are. There is only one you. No one could ever be who you are You are loved. Affirmations by Josie Ong The sister episode to this one is Episode 100 I Love...

You can do it. Yes, this is hard. Yes, it's easier to shy away from it but you can do it. You are strong. You are courageous. You are capable. You can expect some emotions, thoughts and sensations that are intimidating but that doesn't mean you have to stop. Keep going. You are bigger than this. Try it, do it, and don't give up! Affirmations by Josie Ong The sister episode to this one is Episode 1...

To get centered again... I am safe. I am in my body. I am completely in my body. I am not in the past. I am not caught up in the "what ifs." I am here in the now. I am aware of where I am right now physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. I know the clothes that I am wearing. I feel the sensations in my feet. I am aware of the room I'm in and my immediate surroundings. I take deep breath...

Clearing old beliefs... Finding a comfortable position, prepare to release thoughts and beliefs that you no longer want in your mind and in your life. It’s now time to clear mental and emotional clutter for good and create a new version of yourself. Taking deep breaths and tuning into your body, begin drawing to mind the beliefs and thoughts that no longer work for you. Ones that maybe served a pu...

Releasing tension in your shoulders, neck and face… Finding a comfortable position and mentally settling down & settling in…I prepare for a time of progressive relaxation. Starting with full deep breaths, I am fully aware of where I am right now. I am fully aware of how my body is positioned. With each breath, I feel myself entering a deepened stated of relaxation. My mind and muscles are at ease...

Distractions be gone… I am my time manager. Every day is structured and organized for best productivity. I do not live pressured or behind. I live proactively and efficiently. I know when to be in the moment and I know when to look ahead and make preparations. I monitor my time. I am aware of the best investments of my time. I recognize the optimal ways to use my 24 hours per day, 168 hours per we...

As I embark on a new role as momma… I take a deep breath and I smile. A warm feeling fills me as I think of the amazing miracle forming inside my body. It’s so exciting to know that a new life is growing inside me. I am having fun with my pregnancy. I enjoy each week. I savor each milestone. My baby is so special to me and so is my body. All the parts of my body are working together in harmony for...