Calmer in 5

There aren't many thing you need to say alive.  I can just think of the basics; food, water, shelter and Love.  All the rest is icing on the cake.  But there is a huge misunderstanding from many people about the difference between need and want.  Let's talk about it. Become a Patreon Supporter of ZEN Commuter and 5 Minute Mojo Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuse...

How calm are you as you rush to get enough money for a new gadget or device?  That deep desire to have something keeps many people far away from living peacefully.  When  you express gratitude for the things you have, you spend less time pining for something new.  Gratitude = calm.  Let's talk about it. Become a Patreon Supporter of ZEN Commuter and 5 Minute Mojo Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter...

When you know who you are, you are less likely to be drawn in to drama.  You are less likely to stress about belonging to part of a group.  In short, you live a self-assured life whose happiness doesn't depend on the acceptance of others. Let's talk about it. Become a Patreon Supporter of ZEN Commuter and 5 Minute Mojo Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclus...

Who would you be if you had no labels?  You would be calmer, that's for sure.  Labels are the equivalent of masks; the more we have, the tougher it is to be authentic and calm.  Who are you without your labels?  Let's talk about it. Become a Patreon Supporter of ZEN Commuter and 5 Minute Mojo Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribe...

Sometimes, even if you get the right amount of sleep, you still wake up a little out of sorts.  You have your subconscious to blame, I would imagine.  It's up all night trying to process your thoughts and ideas.  Sometimes in doing that though, you have some disturbing dreams. How do you recover once you have woken up?  Let's talk about it. Become a Patreon Supporter of ZEN Commuter and 5 Minute M...

You hopefully know how to surround yourself with calm, positive people.  But sometimes, a random encounter with a stranger can be unsettling to your sense of peace.  You don't need to stand there and drink it in.  Today I talk about ways to kindly disengage from anxious people. Become a Patreon Supporter of ZEN Commuter and 5 Minute Mojo Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and rec...

Your phone, computer and tablet are amazing devices for providing information.  But if they are not used judiciously, then they are also a source of anxiety and depression.  Today I talk about how to break the hold of your smartphone. Become a Patreon Supporter of ZEN Commuter and 5 Minute Mojo Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscri...

The news is produced to cause you to react, in most cases, fearfully.  If you truly want to experience a gentler, more peaceful life, it's time to turn of the news. Become a Patreon Supporter of ZEN Commuter and 5 Minute Mojo Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the show! If...

If you experience stress all the time then it's clear you need to take specific actions to experience tranquility.  Today I talk about setting aside time each day for calm. Become a Patreon Supporter of ZEN Commuter and 5 Minute Mojo Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for listening to the...

There are several reminders to be calm sprinkled throughout your day.  However, to avail yourself to them, you need to acknowledge them and choose to stop.  How about we talk about it. Become a Patreon Supporter of ZEN Commuter and 5 Minute Mojo Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS FOR LISTENING! Thanks again for liste...

It's highly unlikely that you are going to experience much calm when the people you surround yourself with lose their cool at the drop of a hat.  Today, I'll talk about the three options that exist when dealing with your anxious friends. Become a Patreon Supporter of ZEN Commuter and 5 Minute Mojo Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subs...

Worry and calm are polar opposites.  Come to think of it, worry and fear are even more so.  Is there a way to work through the fear to get to the other side where calm exists?  There is.  Reality test your fears.  Let's talk about it. Become a Patreon Supporter of ZEN Commuter and 5 Minute Mojo Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscri...

Where was the last place you went on vacation?  The last place you visited that you had never been to before?  Everything was so calm and new, right?  There is a way to take a vacation and not even leave your home town.  Let's talk about it. Become a Patreon Supporter of ZEN Commuter and 5 Minute Mojo Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon...

Even though music tastes are subjective, there are some sounds and music that calm everyone. Today I talk about the results that music has on our level of calm.

Of course, all our sense have the ability to help us maintain a level of calm, but possibly our sense of smell is the most underutilized.  Today I talk about how the use of essential oils can bring about a sense of peace.

There are places that make you feel miserable, anxious.  The loud noises, the intrusive people, all disrupt your level of calm.  And even though you can be calm in these places, many people give up before they start.  Let's talk about ways to change your environment Become a Patreon Supporter of ZEN Commuter and 5 Minute Mojo Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses...

Your calm can be disturbed at many points in the day when you react to what you think others are expecting of you.  Today I talk about how to limit the ways you give away your calm to others expectations.

If you wake up, blasted by an alarm clock, you are going to start off the day in a cra**y space, and it will follow you the whole day. To be calm, learn to wake up without an alarm clock. I talk about that very process today.

Now we are getting in to the nuts and bolts of waking up without an alarm clock.  The first step is determining how much sleep you need. Today I take you through a test that will help you determine how many hours that is. Become a Patreon Supporter of ZEN Commuter and 5 Minute Mojo Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon subscribers. THANKS...

When you think of calm, what do you think of?  The beach, a nice relaxing cup of tea, maybe being at a spa relaxing.  It's different for everyone.  But there is one thing people can agree on that is not calm at all, your alarm clock. Today, I talk about how to see your alarm clock as the enemy of calm. I have come up with four real reasons as to why it is not your friend in your journey to live mo...

Did you know that you are an animal?  What I mean to say is that you have a biological clock just like every other mammal on the planet.  The one thing that other non-human mammals "know" is that they function better when they listen to their biological clocks.  People don't get that.  Today, I talk about why developing a sleeping habit will have you waking up calmer. Become a Patreon Supporter of...

For people who suffer with insomnia, it seems like the thoughts that keep them up at night never end.  However, there is a simple solution that not only will help you get a good night sleep, it may also help you see the world in a nicer way. Become a Patreon Supporter of ZEN Commuter and 5 Minute Mojo Become a super-fan of ZEN commuter and 5 Minute mojo and receive bonuses exclusively for Patreon...

As you learned on Monday, using your electronic devices in bed before going to sleep decreases your sleep quality, leaving you cranky and stressed in the morning.  Noone wants that, especially they people that have to interact with you.  However, many people are not ready to give up their screen time at bed regardless if it makes them miserable to be around.  There are ways to make the impact a li...

Living a calm life doesn't happen on its own.  You need to look at many things to see if they are easing you or ramping you up.  You need to make some changes for things that may not be working.  Many people come home and eat dinner, then watch TV.  They crawl into bed with their phone or tablet and answer emails.  Not the healthiest bedtime routine.  Try these things. Links from the Episode: A Be...

Becoming calmer in today's fast-faced world takes a concerted effort.  It will serve you to look at the choices you are making and see if they help you become calmer or more stressed.  Today I talk about how your devices keep you from getting a good night sleep, which in turn, has you waking up cranky and on edge. Links from the Episode: Why Is Blue Light Before Bedtime Bad for Sleep by Scientific...