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39 - Reframe Your Reality & Improve Your Focus w/ author Robin Phillips pt.2

September 27, 2021

"Our key to transforming anything lies in our ability to reframe it."
-Mary Williamson

Is the glass half full or half empty? Your perception on the different situations you face can have outsized influence on your overall attitude and engagement in those situations. As a result, if you can cultivate an ability to reframe situations into positive frames, you can take on activities and challenges with a stronger mentality and perform better as a result. This goes hand in hand with our ability to focus because, as we begin to take on new tasks we have to learn to avoid distractions and aim our attention at the things which matter most.

If you have't already, check out part one of this conversation where we dive into how we can find deep inner meaning in what we do, why sacrificing is the only way to achieve what we want, the importance of seeking discomfort every day, and so much more!

This week's episode is part two of our conversation with Robin Phillips, author of the book Gratitude in Life's Trenches: How to Experience the Good Life When Everything is Going Wrong. In his book, Robin uses his research from behavioral psychology, experiences as a writer, and experience at various monasteries to craft a well-rounded explanation fo how to practice gratitude and live the Good Life no matter the situations we face.

Throughout this episode Robin explains how our phones distract us even when we're not using them, 4 exercises we can do to improve our focus and avoid distractions, the power of reframing to determine your reality, why you need to establish a positive mental frame and the consequences if you don't, and so much more!

If you want to connect with Robin, visit his website and pick up a copy of Gratitude in Life's Trenches: How to Experience the Good Life When Everything is Going Wrong if you enjoyed the topics and want to dive deeper into them!

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