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in the future - u will be able to do some more stuff here,,,!! like pat catgirl- i mean um yeah... for now u can only see others's posts :c
āØImportant News - youtube.com/@MindfulnessForStrivers?sub_confirmatiā¦ āØ
First of all, thank you for all the beautiful comments, I am genuinely overwhelmed by all your support and kind words. It has made me even more determined to bring peace, safety and relaxation to our new community.
Because of this, I want to keep our channel focused on what it does best: Guided meditations for the Vagus Nerve, anxiety relief, deep sleep, and stress reduction.
So, Iāve decided to create a brand new channel for those navigating high-pressure environments and looking for ways to manage stress, avoid burnout, and boost performance.
This is the link to the new channel - youtube.com/@MindfulnessForStrivers?sub_confirmatiā¦
Itās a different focus with a different audience; however, I know that many of you in this beautiful community will also love the new content Iām creating š
Over on my new āMindfulness for Striversā channel, youāll find meditations called āThe Daily Striverā. Each day, Iāll provide a brand new meditation on a particular theme. This week's themes are āThe power of letting go, āFinding strength in imperfectionā, āEmbracing discomfort for growthā, āRest as a tool for successā, and āThe power of saying noā.
These meditations will be quick (5-7 minutes) and practical and will help you reduce stress, sharpen your focus, and set yourself up for success.
Along with these daily meditations, Iāll share valuable tips, tools, and techniques to help you avoid burnout and thrive in your work and personal life.
Please join me over there by subscribing, and together, weāll keep growing, striving, and finding balance. I canāt wait to see you!
With gratitude and excitement,
Chibs š
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I woke up last night just after 2 am.
I went to the toilet (too much information?) and then got back into bed.
Usually, Iād just go back to sleep, but a thought popped into my head: 'Wouldnāt it be weird if I opened my YouTube app and Iād be on exactly 10,000 subscribers?ā
So I opened it upā¦
Clearly Iām in the Matrix š¤£
My channel has taken off; over 200,000 people have listened to my meditations in the last month, and Iāve had 6,000 new subscribers.
Iām very proud of the meditations Iāve been producing, and Iāve had the most beautiful feedback
Iām so happy that people benefit from something I love creating. Itās making my life feel pretty complete at the moment.
So, thanks to all my new subscribers, thanks to everyone whoās recently signed up for my newsletter, and extra big thanks to everyone whoās been with me from the start.
I love you guys.
Chibs
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5,000 New Subscribers in the Last Month! š
Wow! Iām absolutely blown away by all the love and support from each and every one of you. Thank you for the amazing comments and the words of encouragementāthey mean the world to me. Your positivity is so energising and inspires me to keep creating content that helps and uplifts.
Iām feeling more excited than ever to give back to this growing community. Iāve got some meditations that Iām recording, including meditations for sleep, and a meditation for political anxiety. But Iād love to hear from youāplease let me know what youāve enjoyed the most so far and what youād like to hear more of!
From the bottom of my heart, thank you all. Letās keep growing together
Mindfully yours,
Chibs ā¤ļø
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To All My Amazing Members,
A huge thank you to everyone who has recently become a member! Your support means the world to me, and Iām excited to offer you free premium membership for the next 6 months as a token of my appreciation. With this, youāll have the unique opportunity to directly shape the meditations I create.
If thereās a topic or theme youād love to hear me explore in future meditations, please let me know. I want my content to be as relevant and valuable to you as possible.
Since I canāt message you directly here, Iād love for us to connect off-platform. Feel free to email me at hello@Chibs.co so we can chat more personally and I can hear your ideas.
For anyone who isnāt a member yet, if you sign up youāll get early access to content, premium perks, and the chance to help shape future meditations.
I invite you to sign up for my newsletter too - www.chibs.co/newsletter
Warmly,
Chibs
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"Don't Be Too Hard On Yourself... Or Too Soft?"
I'm a big believer in "Don't be too hard on yourself."
Since I've started being kind to myself and stopped beating myself up, it's been a game-changer for my mental health.
There is a flip side that's worth considering, however.
While being kind to yourself is infinitely better than being hard on yourself if we become too comfortable and avoid challenges, that has the potential to stop our growth and progress.
Sometimes, I can take it too far and end up being so kind to myself that I allow my unhelpful habits to creep back in. Then, I might find myself stuck in a rut, not living my life to its fullest potential.
Perhaps that's what that "middle way" is that I hear these Buddhists talking about!
Finding the sweet spot between self-compassion, discomfort, and effort pushes us towards personal growth and fulfilment. If you're anything like me, being "kind to yourself" can sometimes get twisted.
My "kind to myself" often involves quick fixesāwhat I call "cheap dopamine"āessentially choosing immediate satisfaction over long-term benefits.
Think about the neuroscience behind it.
Each time we settle for an easy reward, we're programming our brains to expect and demand it, like a child who receives candy for every minor accomplishment and soon expects nothing less.
Unknowingly, we're programming our brain's reward system. So, the next time you find yourself being kind to yourself, try to avoid the cheap dopamine.
Instead of treating yourself to a late-night show on Netflix, treat yourself to an early night.
Instead of treating yourself to a giant chocolate bar, treat yourself to a fruit salad.
Instead of treating yourself to a bottle of wine, treat yourself to a massage.
I'm not saying don't indulge; what I am saying is, indulge so that it enhances your joy rather than indulging to drowning your sorrows.
Sometimes I feel like I'm writing a journal to myself, and it just so happens that other people are reading it too lol š
#Neuroscience #ProductivityTips #SelfCare #Balance #MindfulnessForStrivers
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Imagine you're rushing through the airport, late for your flight, and your gate is at the other end of the airport.
Instead of wheeling your luggage, you hoist it up and carry it all the way to the gate.
It's heavy, you're sweating, you're exhausted, and suddenly, it clicks:
'It's not the load that breaks you down, it's the way you carry it.'
Life's challenges can be like that luggage. It's not about how heavy they are but how we choose to handle them. Adjust your approach and find ways to lighten your burden. With a shift in perspective, you can carry life's load more gracefully.
What's one adjustment you can make today to ease your burden? Share your thoughts below! š
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#MindfulStriving #StressManagement #PerspectiveShift #BurnoutPrevention #InnerStrength #Resilience #MentalFitness #WellbeingJourney #HighAchievers
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Every morning is a precious privilege.
I remind myself dailyāitās a gift to breathe, think, enjoy, and love.
Itās easy to forget this in our busy lives, but starting the day with gratitude makes all the difference.
#mindfulness #gratitude #morningmindset #cherishlife #striversmindset #chibsokereke #mentalfitness #mindfulnessforstrivers
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Chibs Okereke's guided meditations and soothing voice have helped millions find deep relaxation, better sleep and less stress. He is a meditation instructor on the Calm app and an accredited mindfulness facilitator.
Having personally struggled with anxiety, stress, and burnout, Chibs understands how important it is to feel supported during meditation, so these meditations will help you feel grounded, peaceful, and safe.
Subscribe for regular meditations that blend modern mindfulness techniques with practical strategies for better sleep, less anxiety, and deeper relaxation.
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