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Are you constantly stressed, anxious or overwhelmed? Do you feel stuck in your business or life? Hi, I’m Anna - your host of “Striving From Stillness Podcast” where we take a deep dive into being productive from a place of peace versus overwhelm and stress. Here you will learn how to reclaim your calm, connect to your family and find the confidence, clarity and motivation needed to create a successful business and life. On this podcast you will discover mindfulness practices and powerful per ...
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I appreciate you more than you know and I will be taking a short break to focus on family over the holiday season. I hope you will have many moments of joy, wonder, and awe. In this episode, I say a temporary goodbye and tell you about a wonderful book that I am reading. It is a perfect reminder of why pausing and connecting to awe not only is enjo…
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This podcast teaches you a simple yet effective way to self-soothe. This technique is an easy way to reduce anxiety, and stress while increasing your mental and emotional capacity. RESOURCES: https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/havening CONNECT WITH ANNA Follow me on IG and FB: @intentionalliving.annapantano Connect on LinkedIn: https:/…
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Connecting to gratitude has a long list of benefits for us and those we spend time with. You don't have to have something big to be grateful for either to express it and gain from the practice. In this mediation, we explore being grateful for the little things and even for those things that may cause frustration or annoyance. In almost every situat…
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Emotions come in waves, yet many of us avoid the challenging ones fearing that we will get overwhelmed or stuck in them. However, stuffing and avoiding emotions comes at a cost. Negative emotions silently drain our energy, make us agitated and reactive, or even worse, can eventually make us physically ill. If you haven't mindfully explored your emo…
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In this episode, you will learn four simple ways to practice Mindfulness throughout your day while making it easier to remember to do because they have one thing in common. Practicing Mindfulness frequently, even in short bursts can help strengthen the immune system, calm the nervous system, and aid in the ability to respond thoughtfully versus rea…
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In this episode, you will learn why we can get stuck no matter how much information, techniques, and productivity tools we learn. The good news is, there is something you can do about it. CONNECT WITH ANNA Follow me on IG and FB: @intentionalliving.annapantano Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-pantano/ To learn more visit: www.a…
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✨Stressed? Anxious? Overwhelmed? Give this simple yet effective technique a try to connect to calm the nervous system and cultivate inner peace. CONNECT WITH ANNA Follow me on IG and FB: @intentionalliving.annapantano Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-pantano/ To learn more visit: www.annapantano.com Have questions you want me t…
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This 14 minute meditation can help you drift off into sleep more easily. Once listened to a couple times the technique can be done on your own without the audio to guide you. RESOURCE ✨Grab your FREE "Sleep-Well Guided Meditation" with the link below✨ https://welcoming-math-52904.myflodesk.com/sleep-well CONNECT WITH ANNA Follow me on IG and FB: @i…
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If you haven't experienced the magic yet that can occur when you integrate a meditation practice into your life, I encourage you to give it a try. Meditation is not only about the 15 minutes you spend doing it. It is also about the positive changes that can occur when a practice is part of your life. In this episode, you will get some quick tips to…
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According to the American Lung Association, the average amount of air we can hold is 5 to 6 Liters, almost 3 large soda bottles of air however, during the typical breath the average person is only breathing in about half a Liter of air per breath! Lung capacity plays an important role in our immune system and energy levels as well as aiding in our …
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Start your day off right or take a moment for yourself throughout the day to reset with this simple mindful moment practice. ☕️ FREE RESOURCE Want more simple ways to integrate Mindfulness into your day? Use this link below and enter your email to receive your free Mindful Moment Map pdf Guide. https://welcoming-math-52904.myflodesk.com/mindful-mom…
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Find a comfy spot to enjoy this guided gratitude body scan. Having gratitude towards our bodies can be challenging, especially when faced with pain, chronic illness, or other physical challenges. However, expressing gratitude to our bodies can aid in healing while alleviating stress and tension. CONNECT WITH ANNA Follow me on IG and FB: @intentiona…
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A recent study found that many people look at their phones in the morning within the first minute and a half upon waking up. This habit can negatively impact their mood for the rest of their day. In this episode, you will learn a simple practice to help you start your day with gratitude that will help set yourself up for success, bring your body ou…
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In this episode learn one of the most important things you can do for your brain to help prevent dementia or slow down its progression if you or someone you love already has a diagnosis. Onset of dementia and Alzheimer's can start as early as 20 to 30 years before most people are diagnosed so it is never too early to consider taking care of your br…
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Are you listening? Your body is talking to you, and what it is saying can be the key to having the confidence to clear your calendar once and for all of anything that is not aligned with the life you want to create. This episode first talks about how the body is speaking to you and how you can use the signals it is giving you to learn what you need…
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Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed, exhausted and when you end your day you wonder what you accomplish that really mattered? This episode will provide you with practical strategies and insights to help you gain clarity around your schedule and prioritize what truly matters to you. We live in a fast-paced world where our time is often consumed by …
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If you struggle with anxiety, constant worry or have many regrets that seem to weigh you down, this meditation is for you. This "Dropping the Suitcase of Worry and Regret" meditation takes you through a visualization of putting down two suitcases, one full of your worries and the other your regrets. Releasing your worries and regrets with can help …
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If you struggle with figuring out what your purpose is or overanalyzing each decision you need to make, then this episode is for you. Hear what Anna has discovered while being a purpose-driven entreprenuer and on a path of self-development for over 20 years. Living your purpose is easier than you think.✨ CONNECT WITH ANNA Follow me on IG and FB: @i…
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If you have ever said to yourself, “I can’t stop my thoughts, therefore I cannot meditate” then this episode is for you. In this episode, I share five ways to deal with those pesky little thoughts that often come up during a meditation practice or when we are trying to fall asleep. There are many more than five, but the ones I share in this episode…
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Take a break from the negative or stressful stream of thoughts that most often create stress, anxiety, and so on in the body. In today's episode, you will learn a simple way to bring your attention back to the present moment, even when your mind seems to be going all over the place. It adds in the use of words to give your mind something to focus o…
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With this 10-minute body scan, you can learn how to bring in a moment of Mindfulness anywhere you are. Whether you are cooking in the kitchen or waiting in line at the grocery store this simple practice can help you connect to the present moment which has been shown to help decrease anxiety, and stress while strengthening the immune system and trai…
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The simple yet powerful practice of setting your intention AND actively visualizing living from that intention is one of the most important habits you can develop. It can change your experience of life or a specific event during your day. It can help you shift from always being in reactive mode, constantly "putting out fires" to having the opportun…
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Enjoy this short meditation that is a fun twist on a traditional Mindfulness Meditation. This guided meditation brings in the healing vibes of the ocean waves while first focusing on the breath then linking a helpful word to the rythym of the incoming and outgoing waves. CONNECT WITH ANNA Follow me on IG and FB: @intentionalliving.annapantano Conne…
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During meditation, the aim is not to stop thoughts but instead to learn how to work with our thoughts so they do not consume us or create unnecessary and unproductive stress in the body. Eventually, with the practice of meditation, the running stream of thoughts in our head will slow or become less frequent. Over time, a practiced meditator will no…
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Ease into sleep, decrease stress and practice connecting to your body to increase your awareness of what it needs while gently taking care of it with this beneficial body scan. This 15 minute body scan is best done lying on the floor so you can connect with how your body naturally is aligning itself. For my listeners that are yogis, grab your mat a…
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If you don't have time to sit on a meditation cushion daily (and even if you do!) this episode is for you! In five minutes or less you can start to train your brain to more easily focus while also decreasing stress, anxiety and strengthening your immune system. Integrating Mindfulness into activities you already do throughout your day is a simple w…
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With this simple yet deeply relaxing breathing technique you can quickly relieve stress and anxiety, reduce pain, promote healing, promote sleep and relax your body. The five finger breathing technique can be especially helpful if your stress or anxiety is a result of your mind ruminating over a stressful thought, incident or scenario because it ta…
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What if you could eliminate the phrase, "I need a vacation from my vacation" with a few simple tweaks to how you prepare and execute your travel? Would you take the time to give it a try? With the busiest travel season right around the corner, on today's episode I am excited to share some of my inside secrets to how my husband and I have figured ou…
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Don't think you have time to practice Mindfulness today? One of the greatest things about Mindfulness is it can be very effective even in short bursts when done throughout the day. In today's episode I share with you one simple Mindfulness practice that can be done wherever you are and in a short amount of time. Mindful seeing can quickly bring you…
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Take your self-care to the next level and become intimately familiar with what type of self-care works best for you in a variety of emotional states or different challenging situations. There is not only one self-care technique solution that will help everyone in every situation but with a little effort, time and willingness you can create your own…
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The best techniques to bring more calm and focus into your life don't have to always be the most complicated ones. In this episode, I explain a simple add-on to noticing your inhales and exhales that will give your mind-chatter, or what is sometimes called your monkey mind, something to do so you can more easily step back into the present moment wh…
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A guided practice to help you get rid of one of the most common hidden energy drains, then learn to shift into the practice of bringing more energy, joy and ease into your day. CONNECT WITH ANNA Follow me on IG and FB: @intentionalliving.annapantano Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-pantano/ To learn more visit: www.annapantano.…
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Join me as we continue to explore how to live more intentionally. If you struggle with your energy levels and consistently feeling motivated you will want to tune in for this episode as I discuss the hidden thing that may be draining your energy more than you think. In this episode we explore how our emotions, attitude and thoughts can silently chi…
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Today we will kick off a series about living a more intentional life by taking a look at what that really means. Living with intention is a proactive approach to life that involves knowing your values, aligning your priorities with those values and from that space choosing your goals. Intentional Living is about being mindful and aware of your thou…
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In today's guided practice we will practice acknowledging the similarities between ourselves and others…often we focus on differences…but realizing that even a person who seems very different from us is in a fundamental way just like us can become the basis of real connection. This can include people we don't know very well, people with whom we’re …
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THIS EPISODE IS FOR YOU IF… You want to practice Mindfulness more but can never seem to find the time. Sitting still and meditating is not for you, or you can’t seem to make it happen very often. You are unsure of how to practice or increase your consistency. You are dedicated to learning how to be more present, but not sure what else you can do! I…
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Yoga Nidra is a meditation done laying down that promotes deep rest, and relaxation while expanding self-awareness. Yoga Nidra is a systematic form of guided relaxation that can typically be done between 20 to 40 minutes. Today's Yoga Nidra practice is about 20 minutes long. Yoga Nidra can reduce stress, help you get better sleep, and can bring abo…
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In today’s episode, we explore how we can self-sabotage in a way that looks like we are being productive, but we are actually avoiding the thing we desire to do most or the hard things we must do. This self-sabotage is often a sneaky way our brain and stress response thinks it is protecting us from something that may be new, uncomfortable, or scary…
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Intention setting is a powerful way to guide your actions, your day, and your overall experience of life. Today, I will share with you how you can use your intentions to set the tone of your day or shift your experience of certain events, even if they are challenging ones. Then we will do a short guided visualization that you can use to make leanin…
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In this episode, you will learn a simple way to practice Mindfulness throughout your day that can be done with eyes open, while you are at work, at home, or out and about. It is a practice that is done standing or walking. If we are frequently multi-tasking and distracted we make it hard for our brain to pay attention when needed or let go of distr…
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A candid conversation about trying something new even when it’s scary and the secret to aligning or discovering with your purpose. In this episode, I mention that I was interviewed by Jaymi Heimbuch from Impact Podcast and how it was a surreal and exciting opportunity. If you would like to listen to the interview I encourage you to check it out. Im…
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This podcast episode will discuss a powerful transition technique that can help you maintain your focus, productivity, and energy throughout the day. The technique is quick and simple and can be used during micro-breaks (discussed in last week's episode) or during any transition throughout your day. The episode will go over the steps for the techni…
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Harness the power that your heart has to calm the entire nervous system during this special Valentine’s Day Meditation. In this episode, you will be gently guided to bring your heart into coherence and given the opportunity to tap into the wisdom your heart holds for you. Learning to bring your heart into coherence helps strengthen the immune syste…
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In this episode, I will share one of my favorite hacks to maintain your energy throughout the day and increase your productivity! It is a fairly simple one, that gives you back more time than it takes. Micro-breaks have been shown in multiple studies to help you be more focused, make fewer mistakes and be more productive than if you don’t take thes…
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In this episode, we discuss how to connect to your Inner Resource which can provide peace, calm, strength or a sense of safety in times of stress, anxiety, depression, and overwhelm. Through this guided practice, you can discover and/or strengthen your connection to your inner resource so that it will be there to support you when you need it. After…
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You don’t need to attend a yoga class to access one of the biggest benefits of doing yoga. In less than five minutes you can gently guide your nervous system out of its stress response into the parasympathetic nervous system where it has the opportunity to rest, digest and repair damage done by being in chronic stress. There are numerous benefits o…
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If you have ever heard yourself saying yes but felt a pit in your stomach, a tensing of the shoulders, or noticed you were clenching your jaw, that was your body trying to guide you to the best answer for that situation and moment. By learning to listen to our body we can start to make quick and confident decisions that truly align with the life we…
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Life is too short to spend it doing things that are not aligned with your ultimate goals, values, and priorities in life. In this episode, learn how to take control of your calendar so you can spend more of your days doing what you love, honoring your values, and aligning with what matters most to you. Add a not-to-do list to your planning ritual w…
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Learning to manage our nervous system and stress response is often one of the key components missing when it comes to achieving our goals, and New Year's resolutions, or making a new intention a reality. Until we learn to manage the stress response we can easily be pushed off track by procrastination and other self-sabatoging behaviors that all ste…
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Setting intentions is a powerful practice that can help you make and achieve goals that are truly aligned with who you are. This guided meditation can help you connect deeply to what really matters to you and makes it easier to set intentions that will guide you to be more authentically you while also making it easier to make decisions. I encourage…
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