Nick Trenton

Find a quiet and comfortable place where you can lie down or sit without distractions. You can use a yoga mat, a cushion, or a chair for support. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths, letting go of any tension in your body. Start by focusing your attention on your toes. Pay attention to any sensations you may be feeling in your toes, such as warmth, tingling, or tension. Don't judge or analyze the sensations—simply observe them.

Slowly move your attention to the rest of your feet, noticing any sensations or feelings. Continue to move your attention up your legs, to your thighs, hips, lower back, abdomen, chest, arms, hands, neck, and finally your head. Spend a few moments on each body part, being aware of any sensations or feelings that arise. If you notice any tension or discomfort, simply acknowledge it and let it go, without trying to change or fix it. If your mind starts to wander, gently bring your attention back to the present moment and continue with the body s

practicing the dichotomy of control is to develop the habit of constantly asking oneself whether a given situation or circumstance is under their control.

Is the thought I’m having or the story I’m telling helpful to me?
Do I have any evidence for the conclusions I’m making here?
Can I replace these thoughts with something a little more moderate

trapped in a distressing situation, the last thing you want to do is sit down and focus on reading a complicated book for 45 minutes.

As Bruce Lee famously said, “As you think, so shall you become.”

some studies suggest that to our brains, imagining certain actions is no different neurologically to actually doing them.

thoughts create your reality;

The idea is that you change your life not by changing your life, but by first changing your inner representation of your life.

Another trick is to look at the people you admire or wish to be like (or even envy)—what values do they exemplify? If all your role models and heroes are self-made entrepreneurs, is this telling you about the value you place on financial independence? Maybe. Or

If you look at all your high points in life, and they all involved adventure and freedom to travel and explore, that tells you something.