Men Talking Mindfulness

Stop Complaining???

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Today Will and Jon dive into the act of complaining and its effects on the mind and body... are they all negative?  Join us to find out!  

#mindfulness #meditation. 

1:12 Will introduces the new MTM shirt 

2:09 Jon introduces the topic - complaining… when it’s helpful, when not, etc. 

2:54 Opening grounding practice 

7:30 Mindful moments of the week 

11:25 The Lamb, the Lion, and the Child 

12:51 Jon flying on airplane not wanting to talk with anyone 

13:57 South African Turmoil 16:13 Definition of complaining 

17:54 Negativity Bias 

18:30 What complaining does for relationships 

19:30 Rosey glasses vs muddy glasses 

20:40 What’s your purpose of your complaining 

23:46 Complaining about taxes after winning the lottery 

25:33 Scarcity vs Abundance 

27:09 What happens physiologically when we complain 

30:14 Complaining to the wrong person / barking up the wrong tree 

33:58 Choosing a positive mindset 

35:59 Complaining about a physical ailment 

38:01 Dan Nevins mentioned - double amputee former guest 

43:04 Pay attention to your complaining 

46:24 Be careful who you’re complaining to 

47:33 “It’s not about the nail” commercial discussed 

49:40 G.R.I.P.E acronym 

57:25 Do leaders complain? 

1:01:26 Closing practice 

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