Calmer in 5

Feb 26 2025 1742 ep. 7 mins 24

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Calmer in 5, hosted by Thom Walters, helps you cultivate a more peaceful and balanced life in just five minutes a day. With insightful reflections and actionable tips, Thom guides listeners to slow down, reflect, and embrace calm amidst life's chaos. Perfect for those seeking a quick yet meaningful dose of mindfulness and serenity.

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1731: How Deep Breathing Instantly Reduces Stress and Anxiety

Feb 26 2025 6 mins

Feeling overwhelmed? Just one deep breath can bring you back to calm. In this episode of Calmer in 5, we explore the science and simplicity of deep breathing and how it can instantly reduce stress. Thom Walters breaks down why mindful breathing works, how it affects your nervous system, and the easiest techniques you can use anytime, anywhere. Whether you're facing a hectic day or

1730: What Would Happen if You Chose to Simply Be?

Feb 25 2025 12 mins

We all have ideas about what we should do, or have to do. We have ideas about careers, productivity, responsibilities, etc. But did you ever think that all those things you are supposed to do aren’t real? They aren’t. Most of the things you feel you need to do are thoughts created by you and/or society. And following those directives without thinking about whether or not they m

1729: Embracing Discomfort: The Surprising Path to a Meaningful Life by Diana Hill

Feb 14 2025 11 mins

Everything in our bodies and society tells us to avoid discomfort at all costs. But what if that advice isn’t the best way to grow. Hint; it isn’t. Today I share a great article by Diana Hill that talks about the benefits of leaning into discomfort; and she tells us 6 great ways to do that. Links from the Episode: Learn how to ease the pain of anxiety with meditation - Schedu

1728: Answer this question to Change Your Perspective

Feb 05 2025 10 mins

At times life seems long, and at other times it seems almost fleeting. If we perceive our lives as ending someday, what do we want to accomplish, if anything, in that time? That very question can bring up a great deal of anxiety. So why don’t we look t things from a different perspective; ask a different question. With this question answered and explored, we can become a bit (a l

1727: An Unusual Scavenger Hunt with Incredible Benefits

Feb 03 2025 7 mins

At one time or another, we have all become fully entrenched in our own “stufff”, our own lives. Some people exist fully on that level each day; no judgment. However, if we are to become calmer then one that will benefit us each day, is to connect with the world around us. To that end, I have created an unusual scavenger hunt that will yield incredible results. Wanna hear about

1726: Let People Enjoy The Things That Make Them Happy

Jan 28 2025 6 mins

it’s human nture to see the world through our eyes; more to the point, through our biases, likes and values. But nature or not, it’s not the most serving way to interact with the world. Especially when we try to impress our likes and views on others. Do you want the premise of today’s episode? It’s real easy; you know nothing. Neither do I. We have borrowed our beliefs from

1725: It Takes Effort to Connect With People

Jan 27 2025 20 mins

Some of the greatest pain we will feel comes from distancing ourselves from the world. Think about it. So many people spend their lives trying to belong, whether it is to one person or a group. To feel connected. What if I told you that you could feel happier, less alone, if you would only seek to find connection…but not with just one person, or someone you know, but with everyon

1724: Look Back to See Where Your Focus Is

Jan 22 2025 12 mins

How we see our life, creates our life. Meaning, if we see our lives as painful, sad and sorrowful, then that is how we will continue to live life. Conversely, and wonderfully, if we see life as full, loving and joyful, that too is what we will experience. So how do we know how we see the world? I have an exercise that helps with that very thing. Come listen. Links from the Episode:

1723: A Plan to Quiet Your Inner Dialog

Jan 15 2025 19 mins

We all have an inner dialog; a worrisome voice that points out things to be afraid of, things to feel bad about. For some people it is just a whisper, almost silent. FOr others, many others, it is booming. Today CI5 is CI20, as I talk about ways to turn down the volume of that nasty voice. Links from the Episode: Learn how to ease the pain of anxiety with meditation - Schedule time

1722: What Truly Makes You Happy?

Jan 13 2025 7 mins

There are many days when you might wake up and simply slip into autopilot, not really questioning…anything. Not really looking at your life, not questioning where it’s going or what’s up ahead. Today I ask you a simple question, one that you may think you have the answer to. But before you say anything, I would encourage you to think a little deeper, looking at all the variab