We usually refer to the cost of doing business as time and money spent. As creative warriors, since it is often our own talent and skills that we derive our income from, we need to consider the other costs of doing business. The real costs of business, such as the energy spent, time wasted, and the ways we hold ourselves back dealing with our own conflicted thoughts. I ask you to consider what might be the business benefits for you in making peace with your mind. Today we have the amazing Mark Coleman joining us to discuss the negative impacts of self criticism, and how thinking positively can better our health, our attitudes, and our overall mindfulness. Mark Coleman is the author of “Make Peace With Your Mind” and “Awake in the Wild”. He is also the founder of the Mindfulness Institute and holds an MA in clinical psychology. Mark has guided students on 5 continents as a corporate consultant, counselor, meditation teacher, and wilderness guide. Mark also lives in beautiful Northern California. WARRIOR of Inner Zen “Own who you are, live in your own skin, and take responsibility for who you are and stop trying to copy and mimic and pretend to be like somebody else.” - Mark Coleman Highlights - Negative self criticism doesn’t actually make us better, it only makes us feel worse Inner discrimination is a much healthier self assessment where we can learn and grow If you incline your attention towards what’s possible and positive, than you will become a more positive person with a healthier attitude Mindfulness is awareness. It gives us the ability to know ourselves We can train our attention through mindfulness to cultivate awareness Positive thoughts are better for your health, stress levels, tension, and memory Our inner critic served us when we were young, but as we get older, it becomes an outdated system   Guest Contact - AwakeInTheWild.com TheMindfulnessInstitute.com Mark Coleman Twitter: @awakeinthewild Mark Coleman Facebook   Books - “Make Peace with Your Mind” by Mark Coleman “Awake in the Wild” by Mark Coleman   Resources - BlueHost Regain time and transform your commute, workout or chores into fun, productive ME TIME! Audible books are offering a free audio book, try it, like it and stay or cancel and keep your free Audible book. Acuity Scheduling If you want more of your most valuable resource back, automate your calendar with our top pick, Acuity. No more back and fourth, no-shows or multiple calendars to manage. All appointments, reminders, cancellations, even payments happen with 1-click. Acuity helps you gain time! Visit creativewarriorsunite.com/acuity for our offer or click the link in the show notes. Grammarly In our fast-paced world, we still need to clearly and confidently communicate what we want to say. Grammarly is our private editor 24/7 checking our spelling and grammar whenever we write something online to help avoid embarrassing mistakes in comments, tweets, and status updates! Grammarly is a Better Way To Write. Visit creativewarriorsunite.com/grammarly for our offer or click on the link in the show notes. Audible BooksThe easiest way I know to get inspired when reading is not an option is with AudibleBooks. You can regain time and transform your commute, workout or chores into fun, productive ME TIME! Audible books are offering a free audio book, try it, like it and stay or cancel and keep your free Audible book. Visit creativewarriorsunite.com/audible for our offer or click on the link in the show notes. New Free MasterClass:Warriors, if 80% of your income comes from 20% of your clients, 80% of your clients are the wrong clients! Imagine what it would be like to have almost 100% of your income come from all your clients because you're working with the right clients. Learn how knowing their secret language will attract your RIGHT clients— people who value what you do and are eager to pay you what you’re worth. To register for this new masterclass, go to YourRightClients.com