Reduce Stress, Relax Your Mind and Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying with Light Watkins

All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins

Chris Hutchins

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🗓️ 26 July 2023

⏱️ 72 minutes

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#126: Light Watkins joins Chris to delve into the world of meditation, unraveling common misconceptions, while exploring various methods to integrate meditation into your daily routine and stay consistent without trying too hard. They share insightful hacks to stay present, prioritize actions and find your purpose. They also dive into topics such as happiness, accountability and minimalism, in addition to revealing must-visit spots in Mexico City. Light Watkins (@lightwatkins) is a meditation coach and thought leader who has spoken and consulted at Fortune 500 companies around the world on the topics of wellness, purpose, and enlightened leadership. He has written many books about meditation and developed the concept of ‘Spiritual Minimalism’, which he discusses in his newly released book 'Travel Light: Spiritual Minimalism to Live a More Fulfilled Life'. Light is also the host of The Light Watkins Show. Link to Full Show Notes: https://www.allthehacks.com/effortless-meditation Partner Deals Eight Sleep: $150 off the Eight Sleep Pod to cool, heat, track, & sleep better Masterworks: VIP access to skip the waitlist DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web Vuori: 20% off the most comfortable performance apparel I've ever worn LMNT: Free sample pack of my favorite electrolyte drink mix Resources Mentioned Light Watkins: Website | Instagram | Podcast Light’s Books: Travel Light: Spiritual Minimalism to Live a More Fulfilled Life Knowing Where to Look: 108 Daily Doses of Inspiration Bliss More: How to Succeed in Meditation Without Really Trying The Inner Gym - The My Intent Edition: A 30-Day Workout For Strengthening Happiness Dr. Herbert Benson’s book: The Relaxation Response Mexico City Recommendations: Airbnb in La Condesa Parks, Cafes & Restaurants near Parque México Churros from Churrería El Moro Cafe: Canopia Full Show Notes (01:30) What People Are Getting Wrong about Starting Meditation (04:15) The Scientific Impact of the Minimalistic Approach (06:33) The Relaxation Response Explained (09:31) How to Meditate Consistently without Trying Too Hard (15:55) The Process to Get Started on Meditation (18:46) How to Navigate Your Thoughts during Meditation (21:11) Using Your Heart Voice As Your Internal GPS (21:50) Tips for Paying Attention or Prioritizing (24:41) Hacks for Being More Present (29:02) Happiness: Looking for Happiness vs. Feeling It (33:49) Transitioning to Doing Something You Love (42:42) How to Prioritize Actions to Make Your Life Better (46:09) The Minimum Commitment to Make Meditation a Habit (47:37) Different Ways to Stay Accountable (49:21) Benefits of Being a Minimalist (56:15) The Minimalist Approach to Working Out (01:00:13) Light's Mexico City Recommendations Connect with All the Hacks All the Hacks: Newsletter | Website | Facebook | Email Chris Hutchins: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn Editor’s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.

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0:00.0	Hello, and welcome to another episode of All the Hacks, a show about upgrading your
0:05.7	life, money, and travel.
0:07.6	I'm Chris Hutchins, and I am so excited you're here today.
0:10.1	Our guest light walk-ins has over 15 years of experience as a meditation coach, and is
0:14.5	known for his unique approach to mindfulness, making meditation accessible and relevant
0:18.8	to people from all walks of life.
0:21.0	He's written several books on the topic, and for the past few years he's been living
0:24.4	out of a single backpack after giving away almost all his possessions, including a laptop,
0:29.8	which led him to develop a concept called spiritual minimalism, which he discusses
0:34.3	in his new book Travel Light, and is something I found far more fascinating than more I dug
0:39.0	into it.
0:40.0	So today we're going to talk a lot about meditation, we're going to break down some of the
0:43.2	common misconceptions, different methods to get started, hacks to incorporate into your
0:47.4	daily routine, benefits and science behind it all, and a lot more, but we'll also dive
0:52.3	into travel, spiritual minimalism, and plenty of other things.
0:55.6	I am really excited to get this conversation going, and share all of these topics with
0:59.4	you, so let's jump in right after this.
1:02.6	I'm currently on vacation right now in French Polynesia, and Amy and I just haven't
1:08.2	been sleeping well.
1:09.4	You'd think that without kids we'd be getting the best sleep of our lives, but even with
1:13.2	the AC on full blast, our room is almost 77 degrees, and while it would have been so
1:18.0	impractical, I totally wish we could have brought our eight sleep pod with us, because it's
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