The BackPacking Psychonaut
Welcome to TheBackPackingPsychonaut, a space where we dive into the wild terrains of the mind and navigate the challenges that many of us face on our mental health journey. I'm Alex Rodgers, your guide on this adventure of self-discovery, and together, we'll explore the highs and lows of the inner world.
Imagine this: You're not just a traveler; you're a psychonaut equipped with curiosity, a backpack full of introspection, and a compass that points straight to your own inner struggles. Our mission? To trek through the thick jungles of self-doubt, cross the vast deserts of fear, and climb the towering mountains of ego that often hold us back.
In each episode, we'll unfold a new chapter in our quest, sharing stories of triumph and struggles, drawing wisdom from both ancient traditions and modern insights. Our goal is to uncover the secrets of the mind, spotlighting the shadows that can hinder personal growth.
This podcast is your go-to guide, not just for understanding your mind, but for conquering the barriers that might be weighing heavily on your shoulders. From the peaceful moments of mindfulness to the thunderous waterfalls of self-discovery, TheBackPackingPsychonaut is your ticket to an inward journey.
So, buckle up—or maybe just make sure those backpack straps are snug—and let's embark on this transformative expedition together. We're here to explore the landscapes of your consciousness, where the challenges you face are not roadblocks but gateways to self-discovery. Welcome to TheBackPackingPsychonaut, a companion for young lads navigating the tricky terrains of anxiety, self-doubt, and feeling a bit lost.
The BackPacking Psychonaut
Stop Falling Back Into Old Habits
Set a goal - get motivated - promise to start gaol tomorrow - tomorrow comes - don’t start - beat yourself up - plan to start tomorrow - give up on goal - stay stuck.
Why is this such a common pattern for people in the 21st century? People can’t seem to change.
Simple behaviour change runs deep, our mind is a pattern recognising machine. The more an action has been fulfilled, the deeper the connections in the brain have been hardwired. Your behaviours come habitual. Instead of you having to consciously think to do something, your brain shifts it to unconscious processes so you can focus your attention elsewhere.
Put simply, if you do something consistently your mind will learn to do the work for you.
This is neither good or bad. What makes this productive or self destructive is your choice of which habits you’ve continued to pursue. If you’re stuck in a rut, constantly eating junk food and binge watching Netflix, this is because you’ve choose to continue to do them habits over and over again. Your brain has learnt how to do them behaviours without your awareness. It’s become ingrained in your mind that you get home from work, eat a bar of chocolate and watch your favourite show. Regardless if you have dreams of going to the gym or eating a salad, your mind wants to do what it always dose.
Habits are extremely useful, if we had to think about every decision in a day we would quickly become burnt out. Imagine waking up, and having to think about walking to the shower, and then to brush your teeth, then really concentrating on all the minute actions that go into this.
Thankfully, we don’t have to. Habits take care of that.
However, if we don’t work to become conscious of the habits that run our life, we can quickly fall into traps of self destructive behaviours. We run our life on autopilot, often doing behaviours that go against all of our goals. This is why there is so much resistance to starting a new goal…..