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I’ve always been someone who's prone to anxiety, overthinking and what I like to call a “fast mind” (others call it ADHD).I’ve never been diagnosed with anxiety or ADHD or anything like that because I’ve never gone to the doctors or psychologist for these issues.This is because I took it upon myself to get these issues under control when I was a teenager.I also have a core belief that the doctor can’t help me with these issues.I’ve seen people in my family go to the doctors for mental health issues and they were prescribed medication which they never got off and never really helped them get better.It helped them manage symptoms but it never helped them heal the cause of their issues.When I was a 17 year old teenager, I decided that I didn’t want to go down that path.I wanted to figure out how to get my mind under control by myself and now I can confidently say that I’ve mastered my mind.That’s a pretty big statement so what does it mean exactly? It means:<ul><li>I never worry about anxiety anymore.</li><li>I never worry about depression.</li><li>I never worry about going crazy.</li><li>I never worry about addictions.</li><li>I never worry about my emotions.</li></ul>It doesn't mean I don't experience the highs and lows of life, I do.It's just that I'm not scared or worried about them anymore.Back when I was a teenager, I was scared of all these things.&nbsp;I was scared that I would have to live my life in a constant state of fear and worry…Now I have a very high level of confidence when it comes to my mind.In this post I want to share with you the main thing that helped me, my morning routine.Morning routines can get a lot of different opinions online.When it comes to strengthening your mind and building mental fitness, there is nothing that gives you the certainty of feeling better like a consistent morning routine.Here’s the morning routine that rewired my anxious mind for success in life (I really didn't feel like recording this video today).<figure id="figure-ku1te00ijwmfuq6ou7" class=""><iframe id="ku1te00ijwmfuq6ou7" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qoLYGOVovfQ" class="w-full bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://youtu.be/qoLYGOVovfQ" data-corners="default" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qoLYGOVovfQ" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe></figure><h2>The Routine</h2>I started with this simple morning routine back when I was 17, living at Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast and I have continued it to this day (I’m 32 at the time of writing this).My dad always made us do sports so discipline wasn’t too much of a problem for me.I grew up in Brisbane so the move to the Gold Coast was to get away from a negative lifestyle and bad social environment that I was in.I knew that if I kept going down the path that I was on as a teenager then mental health issues were only going to get worse.I had started to research spirituality and ways that I could “master my mind”.This lead me to a &nbsp;blog post online which talked about meditation.Meditation was not something I was familiar with.No one around me was meditating.My parents weren’t meditating.&nbsp;My friends weren't meditating.It wasn’t a popular thing to do back in 2010.But this blog post told me that if I start meditating then I could become a superhero.That sounded pretty good to me at the time.So I started going to the beach every morning and meditating in silence for 10 minutes.I would sit on the sand, cross my legs, set my phone timer for 10 minutes, close my eyes and focus on my breathing.In the beginning it was weird.I would hear sounds of kids running or people laughing and freak out thinking they were close to me so I’d open my eyes to check (only to realise they were nowhere near me).I would worry about snakes coming out of the bushes or people coming up to me and violently attacking me (none of which ever happened).Internally, I would try to focus on my breathing and focus on being aware of my thoughts but I would always get lost in my thoughts.I would start thinking about all sorts of random things and then I would get frustrated at myself for losing focus.I would even get angry at myself sometimes.During some of my meditations I would spend 99% of the practice thinking about stupid stuff and only 1% of the time I felt like I was actually present.I didn’t know it at the time but this was the practice that would set me free.<h2>The Learnings</h2>Over time I learned a few things.<ul><li>I learned that it was ok to lose focus.</li><li>I learned that it was ok to not be perfect.</li><li>I learned that “I am safe”.</li><li>I learned to trust the world and the people around me.</li><li>I learned to trust myself.</li><li>I learned to be kind to myself (even when I felt frustrated).</li><li>I learned to let go of unwanted thoughts.</li><li>I learned to process my emotions.</li><li>I learned that “I am not my thoughts”.</li><li>I learned to be present.</li></ul>I learned that I am the ocean of awareness, instead of the waves of thought.I learned to observe my mind, instead of being consumed by it.I learned to forgive my past, instead of resenting it.All of these learnings happened from sitting with myself in silence.There was nothing fancy or special about my practice.Like I said, 10 minutes, silent, legs crossed, breathing and focussing.The only thing that set me apart from others is that I never stopped.I still meditate to this day (15 years later).I haven’t meditated every day for the last 15 years but I would say I’ve probably meditated 50% of the days…And I have tried a lot of other things to support my practice in the last 15 years.<ul><li>I’ve gone deep into self development, mindset and healing work.</li><li>I’ve done 1-day retreats, multi-day retreats and silent retreats.</li><li>I’ve explored plant medicine therapeutically (mainly psilocybin)</li><li>I’ve got married and had kids (talk about spiritual practice haha!)</li></ul>However, to this day, the simple morning routine of meditation has got to be the most powerful foundation for everything else.I still fall back to that whenever I need some clarity in life.These days I like to lengthen out the meditations for a bit longer like this morning for example, I meditated for 55 minutes.Not to prove a point, just to hit the sweet spot.When I started, 10 minutes was fine.Over the years, I’ve realised the longer you sit, the deeper you go.For me it’s not about “how long” you sit for, it’s about “how you feel” &nbsp;once you’re done.I’m aiming for a certain kind of vibration these days.There’s a point you get to where you feel a perfect sense of balance within yourself.It’s kinda like a real deep sense of peace, calm and neutrality.It’s a vibrational set point for the day.And it’s still my priority when it comes to the morning routine.To round out this blog I want to share a personal rule I have for my meditation practice.<ul><li>Meditation and hydration before caffeination.</li></ul>When it comes to getting a real clean practice in, I always aim to meditate and hydrate before I caffeinate.I love drinking coffee but I find when I drink coffee before meditation and hydration, it leads to more compulsive behaviour.When I centre myself with meditation first, it helps me stay grounded.If you’re an anxious person then I’d encourage you to give this simple morning routine a red hot crack!Remember, consistency is key.I’ve made it a part of my identity and lifestyle so I can continue to reap the benefits for the rest of my life.The reward? Mastery over the mind.If you’re looking for help, accountability and guidance, here’s a couple of ways to work with me:&nbsp;1. Hire me as your private 1:1 mindset coach by <a data-mce-href="https://www.mindlaunch.com.au" href="https://www.mindlaunch.com.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener">booking a free clarity call.</a> 2. Join Mind Launch and get access to <a data-mce-href="https://www.skool.com/conscious-creator/about" href="https://www.skool.com/conscious-creator/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener">my community membership here.</a> You got this.With Optimism,Josh

This Routine Rewired My Anxious Mind

Did you know your thoughts send electrochemical signals from the brain to the body through the nervous system?Yep, your thoughts literally impact the feelings, chemicals and hormones in your body and nervous system.The thought signals are called "neuro-transmitters" and they drive on the energetic highway of your nervous system.Negative, fearful and worrisome thoughts? Stress, cortisol, adrenaline, anxiety and low moods like depression.Positive, optimistic and confident thoughts? Serotonin, oxytocin, peace, love and happiness.Another fun fact is that your thought patterns are habitual.In other words, your way of thinking is a habit.Kinda like if you were to go for a bushwalk, there's gonna be a path already there.This is because people are in the habit of walking that path.Your neural pathways are the same, they've been built by habit.Your habits of thinking.Let me give you another example...For some people it’s super easy to go to the gym consistently. For others, it’s hard.It’s all habitual.If you’re an overweight person, you’re probably not in the habit of eating well and exercising often. You’re more likely to be in the habit of eating shit food and being lazy with your exercise.If you’re an anxious person, you’re probably not in the habit of thinking positive, clear and empowering thoughts. You’re more likely to be in a habit of thinking worrisome, doubtful, negative thoughts.The point I’m making here is simple: Your Way Of Thinking Is A HabitWhy is that important to understand? Because you can change your habits.In the same way you can change your physical fitness habits, you can change your mental fitness habits.In this blog I’m going to talk to you about the "Anxiety Cheat Codes I Know At 32, I Wish I Knew At 22".Prefer Watching? Check out the video version here: <figure id="figure-nc6p2otla9mfqe36pl" class="selected"><iframe id="nc6p2otla9mfqe36pl" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bR0NhWp0VSU" class="w-full bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://youtu.be/bR0NhWp0VSU" data-corners="default" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/bR0NhWp0VSU" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe></figure><h2>​​1. You Need Healthy Habits To OVERCOME Anxiety</h2>Healthy habits that are implemented with discipline are the ONLY thing I have ever seen ACTUALLY WORK for helping people overcome anxiety and build confidence long term.&nbsp;It’s not “sexy”, but it works.When you really understand this and fall in love with the idea of the person you could be, sticking to healthy habits with discipline becomes easy.The key here is that you must understand you can change your habits of thinking by consistently training your mind to think new thoughts…You must prioritise your mental fitness.&nbsp;When you get your mind strong, everything else will follow.&nbsp;Your body will get stronger, your relationships will get stronger, your business or career will get stronger and YOU will get stronger.<h2>2. Alcohol and drugs are the WORST things for your mental health.&nbsp;</h2>If you struggle with substances, you NEED to get this under control ASAP.&nbsp;I used to drink a lot in my early 20’s and I can tell you from experience, your habits have a compounding effect…&nbsp;Good habits will compound and get better and better.&nbsp;Bad habits will also compound and get worse and worse.The "Law of Attraction" states that like attracts like.If you continually surround yourself with a negative environment of substances, you’re going to increase your stress levels (hello hangover), your “defenses” will be weakened and you’ll be prone to living in a reactive state.Negative thoughts creep in easier, negative habits creep in easier and you can easily spiral downwards or worse, you get comfortable with this kind of life.Drama, stress, gossip and bullshit becomes your normal.If you surround yourself with a positive environment of health, positivity, goal-oriented people with clear thinking, you will pick that energy up.You’ll start to be more pro-active with your thinking, you’ll start setting goals, you’ll start thinking positively.<h2>3. You need to stop being a CONTROL FREAK&nbsp;</h2>You will feel MORE ANXIOUS trying to control everything in your life than you would be if you learned to relax. Whatever “IT” is…It’s not that important.Anxious people are control freaks.If you have a tendency to be controlling, impatient or easily frustrated, you need to learn how to relax and let go.When you learn to let go, you’ll find a whole new sense of peace and calm which is much deeper than you’ve ever experienced before.&nbsp;Meditation and visualisation is a game changer for letting go.A lot of people say they “can’t do it” but the truth is, they haven’t learned how to do it properly.&nbsp;This is where having a teacher or a coach can come in handy.<h2>4. Managing anxiety is actually very SIMPLE.</h2> You just need to follow a proven and tested system consistently.&nbsp;The only way you can fuck it up is if you quit.At the time of writing this, I've helped 250+ anxious business owners and professionals completely overcome their anxiety.I’ve seen people throw away their medications.&nbsp;I’ve seen people who struggled with personal boundaries become “unfuckwithable”.&nbsp;I’ve seen people totally transform life-long anxiety and become the most confident version of themselves they’ve ever been.It’s not uncommon for my clients to go from a 9/10 or 10/10 on the anxiety scale, to a 1/10 or 2/10 (this can happen within just a few months).The step-by-step process I teach is the same for everyone.Step 1. Regulate your nervous system through a daily routine (personalised to your schedule) Step 2. Reprogram your mind through developing new habits of thinking (specific to your goals)Step 3. Reset emotional responses by learning how to process triggers (learn to let go) + Accountability helps for those days when you feel like you want to quit.<h2>4. Anxiety has a lot do with BELIEFS</h2>When you change your beliefs, you change your thoughts.When you change your thoughts, you change your words.When you change your words, you change your actions.When you change your actions, you change the results you get in life.The clients I’ve worked with who haven’t succeeded in overcoming their anxiety, haven’t managed to change their beliefs.This is usually because they are too fixed in their own way of thinking and aren’t willing to keep an open mind for new ideas.When considering new ideas, you’ve gotta ask yourself: <ul><li>Would this idea benefit my life?</li></ul>If the answer is yes, it could be worth picking up that idea and taking it on board.Let me introduce you to an idea.Anxiety is a belief system and it can become an identity if you let it.The good news is that you can change your beliefs and you can even change your identity.However to do this, you must be willing to put down your current beliefs and your current identity.You’ve gotta be willing to let go of who you think you are to become who you can be.<h2>5. The biggest thing that holds people back is their own EGO.</h2>A core understanding here is that everyone has an ego.A lot of people think they don’t have an ego but really they just don’t understand what the ego is and they probably think having an ego is a really “bad” thing…&nbsp;That’s not true.You don’t want to fight your ego, you want to become friends with your ego. Let me give you an example of this…I’m Josh Holliday, I’m a meditation teacher, I’m a mindset coach, I’m a Husband, I’m a Father, I’m a business owner, I like the beach, I like coffee, I like exercising, I like self development.All of these aspects of “me” make up my personality and my personal identification (my ego).I love myself and I accept myself as I am.I am not in conflict with myself.I have become friends with myself and with my ego…You can do this as well.The ego is not necessarily a bad thing like most people make it out to be…It can be a bad thing if you’re unaware of it and it is just running your life without you realising it.People with big egos often think they’re right all the time.They have closed minds and are unwilling to keep an open mind for new information.They’re generally harder to teach or coach because they’re not receptive to new ideas.You’ve gotta learn how to leave your ego at the door when it comes to overcoming anxiety.You need to learn how to become deeply self reflective and curious so you can figure out who you really are and what new ideas are going to help you improve you life.Ask yourself…Q. Would it be worthwhile laying down my ego to figure out who I really am?I can tell you this journey of self discovery is an incredible journey to go on.<h2>7. Get Help&nbsp;</h2>I’ve helped 250+ anxious business owners and professionals overcome anxiety and build self confidence.&nbsp;I know what works and what doesn’t work.Whether you decide to work with me or someone else for help, remember these cheat codes…<ul><li>Build healthy habits to overcome anxiety naturally</li><li>Alcohol and drugs are your worst enemies for mental health</li><li>Stop being a control freak</li><li>Find a simple process to follow</li><li>Learn to shift your negative beliefs</li><li>Become friends with your ego</li></ul>Do you want me to help you overcome anxiety by shifting your negative beliefs?&nbsp;Here are a few ways I can help:<ul><li>Hire me as your private 1:1 coach by <a data-mce-href="https://www.mindlaunch.com.au" href="https://www.mindlaunch.com.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener">booking a clarity call here.</a></li><li>Join Mind Launch and <a data-mce-href="https://www.skool.com/conscious-creator/about" href="https://www.skool.com/conscious-creator/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener">get access to my self-paced membership here.</a></li></ul>With Optimism,Josh

Anxiety Cheat Codes I Know At 32, I Wish I Knew At 22

What do you do when the career success you were chasing leaves you feeling empty and anxious?That's the question Chase was grappling with when he started working with me back in 2024.On the outside, it looked like he was thriving... his business was successful, he was making lots of money and he had even moved to Puerto Rico for a better lifestyle. But the inside wasn't matching. He was struggling with anxiety, negative thoughts, feeling isolated and constantly in the fight or flight response. This is the story of how Chase turned his life around by shifting his beliefs with the Mind Launch Method. Prefer to watch? Chase shares his story in his own words here:&nbsp; <figure id="figure-pyderncv6kmfneaufm"><iframe id="pyderncv6kmfneaufm" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HgOjkPw4nO0" class="w-full bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://youtu.be/HgOjkPw4nO0?si=tmFBqExz_GsqCcsQ" data-corners="default" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HgOjkPw4nO0" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe></figure><h2>Before Coaching: The Silent Battle of Success </h2>Chase had tried everything: online therapy, hypnosis, meditation apps. But every solution felt like surface-level relief without consistent accountability.He said: “All we did was just talk about my problems. I left those meetings feeling like I had only reinforced them.”Like a lot of successful men, business was his only focus, and health, family, and joy had slipped away. He kept telling himself he should be able to “fix it on his own”, but months later, nothing had changed.He realized what many high performers eventually admit: success doesn’t remove anxiety, it can actually increase it.<h2>Why Chase Chose To Work With Josh</h2>One day, scrolling Instagram, Chase saw one of my posts that struck him:"Change your beliefs → change your thoughts → change your words → change your actions → change your results."That simple method hit him like a truth he already knew. What he needed wasn’t another “venting session”, he needed someone to challenge his beliefs, hold him accountable, and give him tools to reprogram his mind.That’s when he joined Mind Launch and started working with me. <h2>The Transformation Path</h2><h3>1. Belief Breakthroughs</h3>Chase quickly discovered that many of his limiting beliefs were simply false.For example...“I’ll always need medication to cope.” → replaced with “I can reframe anxiety into opportunity.”This isn't just some woo-woo affirmation.It's a new neural pathway, reinforced by proof through action.<h3>&nbsp;2. From Fight-or-Flight to Calm &amp; Confident</h3>Instead of avoiding triggers, Chase learned to lean into them:He said: “Instead of saying, ‘Oh no, I have to run,’ I started saying, ‘Oh yes, this is my opportunity to build proof.’”This shift helped him taper off anxiety medication and rebuild confidence in situations that once felt overwhelming.<h3>&nbsp;3. Resilience Through Adversity</h3>At one point, Chase suffered a devastating scooter accident that left him with both arms broken during our work together.He spiraled into fear: “My life is ruined. I’ll never be the same.”But then, he used the tools I had been teaching him and he reframed: “I’m going to be fine, I just need time.” That single belief change flipped his recovery.<h3>&nbsp;4. Accountability &amp; Proof Stacking</h3>Chase describes coaching like having a gym partner:He said: “When you want to quit at 10 reps, your coach pushes you to 15. That accountability creates proof, and proof changes your beliefs.”Week by week, we built his “proof stack.” Each action reinforced his new identity. Over time, the anxiety that once ruled his life faded into the background.<h2>Where Chase Is Now</h2>Today, Chase’s life looks radically different:<ul><li>Medication-free living – No longer dependent on Xanax or Valium.</li><li>Homeowner – Bought and renovated his own home in Puerto Rico.</li><li>Healthy – Training daily, eating clean, and dropping excuses.</li><li>Peace of mind – He reframes anxiety, manages emotions, and lives aligned with his values.</li><li>Vision for the future – Stronger relationships, deeper purpose, and the confidence to go after everything he wants</li></ul>In his own words:“I feel like I’m going to have everything I’ve ever wanted... business, health, relationships, mindset, because I know I can change my beliefs.”<h2>Lessons You Can Take From Chase’s Story</h2><ul><li>Outward success means nothing without inner alignment.</li><li>Your beliefs are not facts. Challenge them, and watch your reality shift.</li><li>Accountability creates proof and proof rewires your identity.</li><li>Consistency beats quick fixes. Meditation, mindset, and belief change require daily reps. &nbsp;<h2>Your Turn: Are You the Next Success Story?</h2></li></ul>If you’re reading this and thinking, “This is me. I’m successful but silently battling stress, anxiety, or overwhelm,” then Chase’s story is your wake-up call.At Mind Launch, I help entrepreneurs and high performers break free from anxiety and build the inner freedom to match their external success.<a data-mce-href="https://calendly.com/mind-launch/15-min-quick-chat" href="https://calendly.com/mind-launch/15-min-quick-chat" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click here to book a free 15-minute clarity call</a> and discover how you can create your own transformation.I look forward to helping you out.With Optimism,JoshP.S. Did you know you can now access the same systems and strategies I used with Chase for a fraction of the cost on my monthly coaching membership?Chase prefers high-touch 1:1 private coaching (only available through booking a call) but if you want access to the same pathway in a self-paced way, ​<a data-mce-href="https://www.skool.com/conscious-creator/about" href="https://www.skool.com/conscious-creator/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener">you can join my monthly membership here.​</a> I'm running a "Spring Awakening" deal until the 30th of September 2025. If you join in September you'll get access to the brand new Conscious Creator course (will be valued at $1,500 in the future) for free in your monthly membership.

Millionaire Entrepreneur Overcomes Anxiety (Success Story)

You’re constantly bracing for impact.You’re in a never-ending mental loop of EXPECTING the worst case scenario to happen Your neural pathways have been hardwired into negative thinking...So every day you wake up with constant pressure, an overthinking mind and this underlying feeling of stress.Then you start getting on with your daily life but it’s like a rollercoaster of highs and lows where the smallest little bump can send you spiralling.If you resonate, I’m going to teach you how to DESTROY your addiction to negative thinking in this post.It’s not what you think either…Most people think they need to go down the path of talk therapy, psychiatrists, doctors, medication or the constant consumption of useless information.The truth is, NONE of that works UNLESS you address the core issues.After working with 100’s of people I can confidently say, this is the proven path to create sustainable change with your thinking.Prefer watching? Check out the video version here:<figure id="figure-3o5wp6bogmfkq1i8j" class=""><iframe id="3o5wp6bogmfkq1i8j" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BaEF-DSoP4I" class="w-full bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://youtu.be/BaEF-DSoP4I" data-corners="default" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BaEF-DSoP4I" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe></figure>In this post we’re going to explore:&nbsp;<ul><li>Your Subconscious Beliefs &amp; Self Image</li><li>The Power of Your Conscious Mind</li><li>How To Destroy Your Addiction To Negative Thinking</li></ul><h2>Your Subconscious Beliefs &amp; Self Image </h2>We all have a self image. Your self image has been created through a lifetime of conditioning and consists of your beliefs about yourself. For the most part, you had no control over the development of your self image or beliefs. Through your earlier life, your subconscious mind was wide open and it soaked up everything you experienced in your environment like a sponge.This happened because your brain had not yet developed so your conscious mind wasn’t able to think rationally about the experiences you were having.Now you’re an adult so you can think consciously but back then, you were in “deep-learning” mode.That’s when you were developing your ideas, your beliefs and your “self-image”.If you’ve never taken the time to reflect on your beliefs or self image, you’re just going to get whatever beliefs and ideas are already stored in your subconscious mind.If you’re not experiencing the life you want to be experiencing, that’s what you want to address.If you have anxiety, it’s because you don’t believe you’re safe within yourself.If you’re stuck in negative thought loops, it’s because you believe you’re always going to get the worst case outcome.If you’re not sure what your self image is, here’s something to try…One of the ways you can start to understand what self image you have, is through self-reflection and exploring the idea of expectation.Q. How do you currently see yourself?Q. What image comes to mind when you think about yourself? Is it an image of confidence, power and prosperity or an image or nervousness, lack and scarcity?Q. If you had to explain who you are, what would you say?Take 5-minutes to answer these questions now.You will always get what you expect in life, sometimes you have positive expectations and sometimes you have negative expectations.When you think about your goals in life…Q. What are you expecting to happen?You can take these questions and apply them to any area of your life that you’re working on.E.g. Relationships, Money, Business, Career, Health, Wellbeing etcThe ideas you are holding in your mind will always be expressed into your life.This is because you are a 3-part being:1. You are a spiritual being. 2. You have access to a mind. 3. You live in a physical body. Spirit - Awareness &amp; Consciousness (An Ocean of Potential &amp; Possibility) Mind - Intellect &amp; Reasoning Capabilities (Ability to Choose Mental Thoughts) Body - Behaviours, Compulsions, Actions (The Creation of Physical Results)Your Mind has 2-parts:&nbsp;<ul><li>The Conscious Mind</li><li>The Subconscious Mind</li></ul>Your self image and beliefs live in your subconscious mind.You can change your subconscious&nbsp; mind by using the power of your conscious mind.<h2>The Power of Your Conscious Mind </h2>Your conscious mind is capable of being the gatekeeper for the information that goes into your subconscious mind When you were a child, you didn’t have this capability.&nbsp;When you were a child, your subconscious mind was wide open to any information you were receiving.&nbsp;As you grow into an adult, your brain develops and you develop the ability to reason and think clearly.It’s important to note that most people don’t use this conscious function of their mind.&nbsp;You are not most people.&nbsp;You are a Conscious Creator.There are 2&nbsp; main functions of your conscious mind: Inductive Reasoning Function: When you are consciously thinking and filtering information going into your subconscious mind.Deductive Reasoning Function: When you are not thinking and any information you receive goes straight into your subconscious mind.Children live in a deductive state.You have the choice to live in an inductive state.When you harness the power of your conscious mind and your inductive reasoning function, you can create new thoughts in your mind which lead to new beliefs and a new self image.This is how your self image and beliefs create the results in your life and this is how we can use the conscious mind to change the beliefs, change the self image and therefore change the results.<h2>How To Destroy Your Addiction To Negative Thinking</h2>You must harness the power of your conscious mind and use your inductive reasoning function to create a new self image.I asked you a few questions at the start of this post…Q. How do you currently see yourself?Q. If you had to explain who you are, what would you say?Q. What are you expecting to happen in your life?If your answers to these questions are not currently in alignment with the person who you want to be and the way you want to think, you need to change them.We have a process for this at Mind Launch which is called the Mind Launch Method (<a data-mce-href="https://mindlaunch.com.au/" href="https://mindlaunch.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">you can find the full explainer video for the method here</a>)It’s a model for reprogramming your mind and it looks like this…<figure id="figure-ah8v12j3h9mfl33ks3" class=""><img id="ah8v12j3h9mfl33ks3" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/10nykGIAI0qu4gnEWBZ7efnn9Fi9u2mTRneDDEHXqsPd9fKzjDRg7UhLVb9VHX0W.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/10nykGIAI0qu4gnEWBZ7efnn9Fi9u2mTRneDDEHXqsPd9fKzjDRg7UhLVb9VHX0W.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>You start by creating new thoughts (You can do this by using your inductive reasoning function).When you create new thoughts, you will see they stimulate new emotions.This is science-backed by a field of study called neuro-physiology.Thoughts send electrochemical signals called neurotransmitters from the brain to the body through the nervous system.<ul><li>Negative thoughts = stressful emotions</li><li>Positive thoughts = happy emotions </li></ul>When you create new thoughts, you create new emotions and when you have your thoughts and emotions working in harmony, over time, you create new beliefs and a new self image.When you have new beliefs and a new self image, your RAS (reticular activating system) picks up those new beliefs and looks for confirmation of them in your reality.With practice, you become convicted in your new beliefs and self image and you start to experience a whole new life.This is how I’ve helped 250+ anxious professionals to overcome anxiety once and for all.Take Jayden for example…He left this review recently about his experience implementing my methods for just 30-days.<figure id="figure-cunait5yivmfkordq2" class=""><img id="cunait5yivmfkordq2" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/cR1BioNVkKa6vRlMVI037es8XXwXdP6mzPFhOg5F4QUmqwuYCqZ48ywI8FLItNgI.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="" data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/cR1BioNVkKa6vRlMVI037es8XXwXdP6mzPFhOg5F4QUmqwuYCqZ48ywI8FLItNgI.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"></figure>From a “never ending cycle of anxiety and depression”...To “life changing breakthroughs", “inner peace, confidence, consistency, happiness, a regulated nervous system and a higher level of consciousness”...In just 30 days.Pretty crazy right?&nbsp;It’s because this method doesn't just help you destroy negative thinking,&nbsp; It helps you understand the POWER of your mind.Once the penny drops, it’s like you have an awakening to a whole new world.This is my real hope and intention for you.This is the reason I do this work.To help you unlock new levels of clarity, calm and confidence in life.If you’d like more help, here’s how you can work with me:&nbsp;1. If you’re an anxious business owner or professional who wants to hire me as your private 1:1 coaching then <a data-mce-href="https://www.mindlaunch.com.au" href="https://www.mindlaunch.com.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener">You can apply to work with me here.</a>2. If you’re looking for a self-paced pathway to transform anxiety into alignment, you can <a data-mce-href="https://www.skool.com/conscious-creator/about" href="https://www.skool.com/conscious-creator/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Join the Mind Launch Membership here.</a>Thanks for reading! If you have any questions, leave them in the comments of the Youtube video and I'll do my best to get back to you!With Optimism, Josh

DESTROY Your Addiction To Negative Thinking (Today)

I’m 32 now but I've been meditating since I was 17 years old.I started because I was an anxious teenager who wanted to get back in control of my mind.I knew that my mind was supposed to be this super powerful thing, but I didn’t know how to harness it properly.I wanted to be the master of my mind, instead of being mastered by my mind.Over the last 15 years since I started practicing, I have learned a few secrets about meditation.In this post I want to share one of them with you… If you prefer to watch, you can check out the video version of this blog here:<figure id="figure-8zcy88vbqjmfgapzc9" class=""><iframe id="8zcy88vbqjmfgapzc9" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lfAl4nePq4Q" class="w-full bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfAl4nePq4Q" data-corners="default" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lfAl4nePq4Q" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe></figure>Let me tell you about the one thing people get wrong with meditation that causes them to “fail”.Most people think you have to stop thinking completely and if you can’t do that, you’re failing.That’s not true.Meditation is not about stopping your thoughts completely.Meditation is about creating some distance from your thoughts.You will always have thoughts, but you need to learn how to be less attached to them.<h2>My 4-Step “Secret”</h2>1. Be conscious of the thought2. Acknowledge the thought3. Accept the thought4. Redirect the thoughtThis sounds simple and when you get it, it is simple.Try this next time you find yourself spiralling…<h2>Be conscious of your thoughts. </h2>This is stupid but most people are thinking unconsciously…If you were truly conscious, you wouldn’t allow negative thoughts to take up space in your head.To be conscious is to be aware.&nbsp;When you’re aware, you have choice.If you could choose, you wouldn’t think negative thoughts.Here’s the truth: You can choose (we’ll get to that a bit later).<h2>Acknowledge your thoughts. </h2>If you have doubtful, worried, fearful or angry thought…Acknowledge it by labelling it.<ul><li>“This is a doubtful thought”</li><li>“This is a fearful thought”</li><li>“This is an angry thought”</li></ul>When you label thoughts, they lose control over you.It’s kinda like shining a light into the dark… you won’t be scared anymore.<h2>Accept your thoughts.</h2>Stop trying to fight your negative thoughts because “what you resist, will persist”.Instead, learn to accept your thoughts by breathing into them and allowing them to be there temporarily.When you breathe out, let go.You don’t need to continue carrying the baggage from your past.<h2>Redirect your thoughts. </h2>Once you have become conscious of your thoughts, labelled them and accepted them, you can now redirect them. Ask yourself a simple question, “what would I prefer to think?”Then direct your thinking to the preferred thought.<h2>Bonus Step </h2>Think beautiful thoughts. Think loving thoughts.Think prosperous thoughts.Once you learn the secret of meditation, you learn that you can focus your thoughts on whatever thoughts you want to focus on.Where focus goes, energy flows.<h2>Want more help? </h2>Here are a few options… 1. I have a free 15-min training + guided meditation on my website to help you practice shifting your thoughts. <a data-mce-href="https://mindlaunch.com.au/free-training" href="https://mindlaunch.com.au/free-training" target="_blank" rel="noopener">You can find that here.</a>2. If you’re looking for a proven and tested pathway to transform anxiety into alignment, you can <a data-mce-href="https://www.skool.com/conscious-creator/about" href="https://www.skool.com/conscious-creator/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Join the Mind Launch Membership here.</a>3. If you’re a business owner or professional who would prefer private 1:1 coaching then you can <a data-mce-href="https://mindlaunch.com.au/" href="https://mindlaunch.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">apply to work with me here.</a> With Optimism,Josh

This Meditation Secret Ends Overthinking In Seconds

Ever since I was a child, drinking has been a part of my life.&nbsp;Alcohol was big part of my family dynamic even in the early years. I’ll never forget some of the camping trips and holidays that were tainted by booze.Alcohol started to become a problem for me personally in high school.&nbsp;I’ve never considered myself an alcoholic but I did go out with my friends and binge drink on the weekends.Countless nights clubbing, festivals and multiple day “benders” were normal for me in my early 20’s.I remember trying to quit drinking multiple times before I was successful.I would tell myself I’m going to stop every Monday and then by the time Friday rolled around, it was the same problem over and over again.I’d get carried away and fall straight back into the bad habits.This would lead to anxiety and even depressive periods that would leave me in a pit of self hatred wondering why I couldn’t just get my shit together.In 2018 when I was 25 years old, after a long term relationship breakdown, getting fired from my corporate job in Sydney Australia and a deep depression, I finally made the commitment to stop drinking for a full year.I ended up doing 363 days without a drink which is a funny story I’ll share with you a bit later on.Now I’m 32 and life looks a lot different these days. I have a wife and 2 kids, I run a business helping people with their mindset and anxiety, and I am the healthiest and happiest I’ve ever been.I want to share with you some of the key lessons I learned when I quit drinking for a year because that time of my life really set me up for the success I’ve experienced in my 30’s so far.If you prefer to watch you can check out the video version here:<figure id="figure-nf9q6f77xmmfdmnyeq"><iframe id="nf9q6f77xmmfdmnyeq" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vFeWQyXDLgc" class="w-full bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;" allowfullscreen="" data-url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFeWQyXDLgc" data-corners="default" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vFeWQyXDLgc" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9;"></iframe></figure><a data-mce-href="https://youtu.be/vFeWQyXDLgc" href="https://youtu.be/vFeWQyXDLgc" target="_blank" rel="noopener">I Quit Alchohol For 363 Days. Here's What I Learned...</a> 1. Commitment is key.2. The hardest part.3. Social media accountability.4. Confidence and clarity.5. Going out sober.6. A new understanding of choice.Let’s start at the beginning…<h2>1. Commitment is key. </h2>One of the biggest lessons I learned when I stopped drinking for a year was the power of commitment. I had tried to quit drinking before but I never committed.There’s really something to be said about the power of making a decision and sticking to it.If you can’t commit to your decisions, you’re fucked.You’ve gotta be able to draw a line in the sand and stand by it.This isn’t always easy. Like I said, I had tried multiple times in my early 20’s to quit drinking and I failed multiple times.However I kept persisting with the goal of getting sober and finally, it happened.Looking back, that single decision to quit for a whole year was the game-changer.Then my relentless commitment to overcome my impulses and stick to my guns helped me get through the hardest part…<h2>2. The hardest part.</h2>The hardest part for me was the first month.The first 30 days of temptations were definitely the most challenging.I actually made the commitment to stop drinking when I was overseas in South America.After the relationship breakdown and job loss I mentioned earlier, I decided to book a ticket to Argentina and embark on a solo mission to Antarctica.Yep, you read that correctly, when I was 25, I went on a solo trip to Antarctica.<figure id="figure-yeyoshyi7dmfdjthuo" class=""><img id="yeyoshyi7dmfdjthuo" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2bHXpB3byhNe5grDhfSx3aLjXzYP5FlYfac4vbJkUYjsDWbMsiWV0pb0PtmJ9UGU.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 3/2; object-position: 50% 100%;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="3:2" data-caption="" data-positionx="50%" data-positiony="100%" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/2bHXpB3byhNe5grDhfSx3aLjXzYP5FlYfac4vbJkUYjsDWbMsiWV0pb0PtmJ9UGU.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 3/2; object-position: 50% 100%;"></figure>I had a goal to hit all 7 continents by the time I was 25 and Antarctica was the final frontier.That’s a tale for another time but to cut a long story short, on the boat to Antarctica, there were a bunch of young Aussies.We ended up getting absolutely plastered on the 2-day trip back to South America and I vividly remember when we got back to land, I was standing in the middle of the road with barely any money left, no girlfriend, no job and I had just completed what was meant to be the best trip of my life, and I was just severely hungover.That was when I made the commitment to stop drinking.The thing was, I still had a few weeks in Argentina before I came home and they love red wine and steak over there.It took a lot of determination to not have any wine while I was eating at steakhouses with some my fellow travellers but I did it.&nbsp;I made it over that 1-month hump and got back to Australia ready to complete my mission of 1 year sober.The next lesson I learned was the power of social accountability.<h2>3. Social media accountability.</h2>During my 12-months sober, I documented every month with a “social media check in”.I would make a post on instagram to mark every month I had stuck to my commitment.If you go back through my page you can probably still find those posts…1 month sober2 months sober3 months soberIt was amazing how much this actually helped me to stick to my plan.I knew everyone was watching me so I didn’t want to fuck it up.For a lot of people, social media is a really toxic and negative thing.I personally think it can be a great tool if it’s used properly.Using it to document your journey, keep yourself accountable and confront your fears is a very positive way to use it.Comparing yourself to others highlight reels is not.That’s just my two cents as someone who has utilised the power of social media to my advantage over the years…Again, it all comes down to your own self control, discipline and commitment.<h2>4. Confidence and clarity.</h2>One of the things that stops people from succeeding with going sober is the fear of judgement from others.I know that was the case for me, my whole social environment was built on drinking and so to stop drinking was like to become an outcast.There’s a real deep sense of “belonging” that influences a lot of our behaviour as humans without us realizing it.When you go against the grain, it’s like you’re going against the tribe and biologically, going against the tribe is kinda like suicide.It’s like you’re getting thrown out into the unknown and you’re all alone with no safety.That’s the unconscious narrative anyway (even if it’s not really true).Thoughts like…<ul><li>“What will they think of me?”</li><li>“Will they think I’m a loser?”</li><li>“Everyone else is doing it, maybe I should just do it”</li><li>"I don’t want to be a loser”</li><li>“I don’t want to be a vibe kill”</li></ul>These thoughts are just the surface of a deeper sense of not belonging to the tribe.In my experience, when you actually own your decision, it’s the exact opposite.I’ve put that last statement in bold and underlined because you have to have the confidence to own your decision.If you’re not confident in your decision, people can smell it on you and you can become a target.When you are confident in your decision, there’s like an energetic shield which comes over you.I was committed to my decision so when I went out people would come up to me and tell me how inspiring it was for them that I went sober.It wasn’t uncommon for me to get drunken rants from strangers about how they wanted to go sober as well.Or I would see them visibly withdraw into feelings of guilt and shame.You could literally see their body language change when I confidently stated I was sober.It was this clarity and confidence that kept fuelling the fire of my sobriety journey.<h2>5. Going out sober. </h2>A common misconception about going sober is that you become a hermit who doesn’t go out. This was not my experience at all.I wanted to continue going out with my friends so I went to clubs, pubs and festivals, completely sober.It was fun.Watching people drunk is pretty funny. It’s wild some of the shit people do when they’re pissed.As a guy in my mid 20’s at the time, going out sober was incredible for my confidence.I would try to pick up girls sober and I would quite often get rejected.That actually helped my confidence so much because I learned it doesn’t really matter if you get rejected.And after I got used to being rejected, I actually became LESS awkward.So in the end, I became way more confident and attractive.Let’s just say, the year I was sober was a great year for my dating life.<h2>6. A new understanding of choice.</h2>At the start of this, I mentioned I went sober for 363 days.You would think that I would have wanted to go for the fully 365 days right?Well on the last few days, I went for a camping trip with 2 of my best mates at the time.We did some amazing hikes and explored some of the beautiful natural areas north of Sydney.One day, after a massive day-long hike and visit to some waterholes, we got back to our Airbnb and they cracked open the beers.At this point, I was 363 days into my sobriety journey.I made a conscious choice to enjoy a beer with my mates.I ended up having a few (3) beers that night and I didn’t regret it at all.<figure id="figure-hzp3hetkpsmfdk9489" class=""><img id="hzp3hetkpsmfdk9489" src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/26oYD8VvyNyjouDlS9GP8rzWdMozuBLG9x1qliuCAeaMYD6r99xwH4jzU9CPpWdW.png" alt="" title="" class="object-cover bg-gray-100 rounded-sm md:rounded-md lg:rounded-lg" style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;" data-corners="default" data-aspect="16:9" data-caption="My first beer after 363 days sober." data-positionx="undefined" data-positiony="undefined" data-fullwidth="false" data-mce-src="https://cdn.durable.co/blocks/26oYD8VvyNyjouDlS9GP8rzWdMozuBLG9x1qliuCAeaMYD6r99xwH4jzU9CPpWdW.png" data-mce-style="aspect-ratio: 16/9; object-position: center center;"><figcaption class="body-normal text-gray-500 mt-2">My first beer after 363 days sober.</figcaption></figure>Over that 12-month period I had completely reshaped my relationship with alcohol, I had created new levels of self confidence and I was totally at peace with my decision to have a drink.I had done the work and I was proud of myself.That was nearly 6 years ago now and I can confidently say that I have never had any issues with drinking since then.Do I drink now?&nbsp;Yes I do. I drink at celebrations with my family. I sometimes have a few drinks with our neighbours and for friends' birthdays.But these days, it’s usually only a couple with the rare occasion of a big night (like my sisters wedding earlier this year).I really believe taking a year off alcohol can completely reshape your relationship with alcohol, drinking and yourself and I highly recommend it for anyone considering it.It worked for me and the lessons I learned will last a lifetime!Plus, now I know if I ever wanted to quit again, I could easily do so and that mindset is priceless.Are you looking for help with your mindset, habits and discipline? I offer self development coaching and mentorship services.Here are a few ways you can work with me:1. You can <a data-mce-href="https://www.skool.com/conscious-creator/about" href="https://www.skool.com/conscious-creator/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Join Mind Launch</a> on our monthly membership and get access to all the tools, methods, resources and frameworks that have helped 100's overcome anxiety, stress and emotional reactivity in a self-paced way.2. You can <a data-mce-href="https://mindlaunch.com.au/" href="https://mindlaunch.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">apply to work with me 1:1</a> and get personalized support from me as your private coach.3. Still not sure? <a data-mce-href="https://mindlaunch.com.au/free-training" href="https://mindlaunch.com.au/free-training" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Try this free 15-min training on my website</a>. It’s one of the most popular (and powerful) trainings I’ve ever delivered.If you know you need to change then now is the time to draw that line in the sand and make your decision!With Optimism,Josh

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