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What’s the best way to deal with negative thoughts?

Corie Muldoon

For every negative thought say 2 positive things. Accept that negative thoughts exist but they are not you. What we focus on expands. If I think about complaining, instead of actually complaining, I work to breathe through the sensation in the moment (usually only takes a few seconds but one minute is also typical) then say 2 positive things. Can be out loud or to yourself. Thoughts dictate emotions. Emotions dictate thoughts. Good thoughts and positive emotions = happiness. It takes work to be happy. It’s easy to complain and focus on negative thoughts, that takes no additional effort or training. But the more we work to plant those positive thoughts, the weeds will quite literally be weeded out and you’ll see them less and less.

Keep on stepping x

Mindset

Embracing Small Opportunities for Big Success

Corie Muldoon

“Apply yourself to thinking through difficulties – hard times can be softened, tight squeezes widened, and heavy loads made lighter for those who can apply the right pressure.” -Seneca

Focus your entire effort on the little bit of room you have, that tiny chance of success.

Like the losing team that comes back to win it all. Or the unprepared student who passes a hard test.

Our best shot is holding onto the small opportunity we have left to succeed and do everything we can to get it done. Don’t give up.

It’s not over until it’s over. If it’s humanly possible, you can do it.

Productivity

Word of the Year: Unleash the Power of a Single Word to Transform Your Life

Corie Muldoon

Happy first day of the new year!!! As tradition goes, it’s time to choose a word that defines our upcoming year. A word that will help us get 1% better everyday.

Kinda like a mantra, a Word of the Year is simple, has meaning, and when you say it – you feel it.

Words like relentless, focus, intentional, acceptance, clarity, and joy bring power, especially when they’re repeated over and over again (i.e. throughout the year).

When choosing your own word, think about what each word means; behind each word what is the message?

What does it mean to be relentless, to have focus, to be intentional, to accept, to have clarity, to have joy?

What does it feel like?

Do you notice the subtle difference in energy between all of these words?

A simple word can provide us guidance, comfort, motivation, and inspiration in the new year, so choosing one that you vibe with is important.

My word for 2024 is ‘Now’.

Now means that wherever I am, whatever I’m doing, I’m in 100% doing the best I can with what I got.

Now feels easy like peace, clarity, and love; like I’m just going with the flow, focusing on what I can control, and enjoying life as it unfolds in front of me.

Any ideas for your Word of the Year?

Some other fun words are adventure, change, newness, shine, become, connect, freedom, healing, yes, no, serenity, patience, peace.

Happy New Year everyone – major blessings are coming our way ♡

Mindset

Most things we fear never come to pass

Corie Muldoon

How many times have we replayed certain scenarios in our heads for them to never happen?

Or we imagine things one way, and they turn out another?

Or we act out of fear and regret it later?

Our brain is meant to do 3 simple things:

  • separate what’s important from what is senseless
  • keep things in perspective
  • only become troubled by what is worth becoming troubled over

When we use our brain properly, we end 90% of our troubles.

We live in the moment…

We take in whatever is happening now, and do what we think is best.

We ground ourselves in the moment by focusing on our senses.

And we use our brain to guide us through whatever situation we find ourselves in today, right now.

“You’ve endured countless troubles – all from not letting your ruling reason do the work it was made for – enough already” -Marcus Aurelius

Productivity

Manifestation Template

Corie Muldoon

Use this template daily when you’re looking to create something new, change your life, attract new life energy, accomplish a goal, etc.

Affirmations

  1. Affirm what you want (Life Map)
  2. Affirm why you want it (your WHY)
  3. Affirm what specifically you must do today
  4. Affirm when specifically you are doing it
  5. Affirm the obstacles that could hold you back

Visualization

  1. Visualize in great detail the end result of what you want and why (#1 & #2 Affirmations)
  2. Visualize in great detail what you have to do today to make that long term vision possible (#3 & #4 Affirmations)

Obstacles

  1. Review positive emotions
  2. Read self-confidence formula

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On the Blog: Misogi Challenge

Productivity

Misogi Challenge

Corie Muldoon

If you’ve heard of Jesse Itzler, you’re probably familiar with the Misogi Challenge.

As Jesse put it, “The notion around the misogi is you do something so hard one time a year that it has an impact the other 364 days of the year. Put one big thing on the calendar that scares you, that you never thought you could do, and go out and do it.”

Origins of Misogi

Misogi began as an annual Japanese purification process for both the body and the mind.

The word misogi translates to “water cleansing” and is usually done by standing under an icy waterfall while winter waters pour over the body.

Nat Geo had explored traditional misogi in Japan and the writer shared in their article that standing under the waterfall was like “pressing Control-Alt-Delete on your body.”

The Modern Misogi

Itzler’s version of the Misogi Challenge is designed to help us uncover what we’re capable of. Once we complete the challenge, it serves as a constant reminder that we are stronger than our thoughts and that anything is possible if we put our mind, body, and soul to it.

My Misogi Challenges

I started doing a yearly misogi challenge in 2021. I love it and find it super beneficial for my overall health and well being 🙂

✓ 2021: Bike outdoors 100 days in a row

✓ 2022: Run 13.1 miles

✓ 2023: Run 26.2 miles + 50 miles 12 hours

✓ 2024: Build 6 calisthenics basic skills (6/6):

  • 5 chin-ups ✓ (October 2024)
  • 10 push-ups ✓ (June 2024)
  • 10 pistol squats ✓ (June 2024)
  • 10 straight bar dips ✓ (October 2024)
  • 10 hanging leg raises ✓ (July 2024)
  • 15 second handstand ✓ (August 2024)

✓ 2025: Invest 20k into Vanguard

sources: Depth Not Width | Jesse Itzler

It’s November 2025, Joey and I decided to get Jesse’s mini Big Ass Calendar (love!) and he sent some great misogi tips! See them below:

A Misogi (mis·ō·gē) is one year-defining event that will be the pinnacle of your year. When you look back, you’ll remember 2025 as the year you made it happen. It could be a physical challenge, a trip, a business goal, or a life bucket item. Make sure it’s within the realm of possibility, but go BIG.

Maybe there are milestones or checkpoints you need to hit leading up to your Misogi. Color-coordinate these points using our adhesive labels, a highlighter, or certain color pen. Then, simply follow the script and track your way to your Misogi.

Now your year-defining event is locked in, and that’s half the battle. Remember—it’s unwavering. Give yourself permission to say NO to other things that come up, and use your calendar or planner as your excuse.