Podcast 437: How Minimalism Can Improve Your Mental Health & Mind

The Dr. Leaf Show

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.7 • 3.3K Ratings

🗓️ 25 November 2022

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to bestselling author and founder of Becoming Minimalist Joshua Becker about his new book Things That Matter, overcoming distractions to pursue a more meaningful life, how to focus on what really matters in your life, practical ways to let go of distractions, the mental health benefits of minimalism, and so much more! Sign up to Patreon to get access to full AD-FREE episodes, exclusive downloads, live Q&As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf Read the blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-minimalism-can-improve-your-mental-health OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS: -ZocDoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/LEAF and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours! -BiOptimizer’s Magnesium Breakthrough: And here comes the best part: the makers of Magnesium Breakthrough, BiOptimizers, are having an incredible Black Friday special offer from November 21st to 28th. You can get not only Magnesium Breakthrough but all of BiOptimizers best-in-class products for 25% off. BiOptimizers only offers this discount once a year, so don’t miss out! Just go to www.bioptimizers.com/drleaf and enter code DRLEAF10 to get 25% off any order. This is the best time to stock up the products you love and try new ones! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS: 3:00 Why we should pursue things that really matter to us 8:00 The top life regrets many people have 9:30 How to resist distractions & focus on what matters 13:10 Technology is often a symptom of the other kinds of distractions 14:00 The danger of letting less important things crowd out what really matters 15:42 The mental health benefits of minimalism 21:40 Fear can be a distraction 22:20 How our past mistakes can hold us back 27:00 Happiness as a distraction 35:00 What happens when the desire for attention becomes a distraction ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: -Get my new book Cleaning up Your Mental Mess here: https://www.cleaningupyourmentalmess.com -Get a free Cleaning up Your Mental Mess workbook when you subscribe to my weekly email at drleaf.com! - Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources -Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/- -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf *DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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0:00.0	Hi, I'm Dr. Caroline Leif and welcome to my podcast, Cleaning Up the Mental Mace.
0:10.6	In today's podcast, I talk with Joshua Becker on overcoming distractions to pursue a more
0:15.8	meaningful life and how to focus on things that really matter.
0:20.2	We talk about how distractions and disruptions add up to make you feel restless, tired and
0:25.9	unfulfilled.
0:26.9	We also talk about practical ideas and examples, polluting girl-throws distractions to really
0:32.8	focus on what matters most.
0:35.1	We also discuss the benefits of minimalism for mental health.
0:39.4	And now on to today's podcast.
0:41.6	Life can be hard and it's easy to feel stressed, anxious and out of control.
0:49.3	What if there was a way to take back control?
0:52.2	What if there was a practical way to detox your brain?
0:55.4	This is now possible with neuropsychil, the first ever scientifically tested brain detox
1:00.8	app, shown to help reduce an anxiety and depression by up to 81%.
1:06.4	Users are guided through a variation of audio and video, brain exercises and mind management
1:11.0	lessons every day.
1:12.5	I'm excited to share some of the latest features in the app, including guides for children
1:16.7	and parents, detailed feedback and recommendations, written guides through days 22 through 63
1:22.1	of the neuropsychil and an easy way to track your progress.
1:25.8	There are over 500,000 neuropsychil users worldwide and the app has helped change thousands of
1:30.6	lives, including people trying to find purpose in life, overcoming fear, better sleep, improved
1:35.9	relationships, managing intrusive thoughts, depression and anxiety and so much more.
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