Don't Feed the Monkey Mind: How to Stop the Cycle of Anxiety, Fear, and Worry

You will find your expansion practice also features growing pains. These negative feelings come in two forms: 1) uncomfortable fight-or-flight sensations like a racing heart rate, sweaty palms, or nervous stomach, and 2) painful emotions like anxiety, frustration, and sadness. Both of these types of feelings are the monkey mind calling you to actio

Expansive Mind-set: I know I will do some things well and other things poorly, and neither reflects my worth as a person (unconditional self-acceptance).

No matter how smart you are, no matter how crystal clear your vision, everything is distorted when viewed through the lens of fear.

Expansive Mind-set: It is more important to practice flexibility and learn to cope when things do not go as planned.

This is why I like to think of negative feelings as necessary feelings.

Expansive Mind-set: When I set a limit or state a preference, I can be sensitive to others’ feelings without taking responsibility for them.

This mind-set is often triggered when the perception of threat is centered on your status within your tribe. If the outcome of a situation could result in you being judged negatively by your family, friends, peers, or superiors, your monkey mind will sound the alarm.

Welcoming Breath and Ask for More, in conjunction with Thank the Monkey and Worry Time.

Expansive Mind-set: Being imperfect and fallible is part of being human.