Awakening From Survival Mode
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Summary
In this episode of Food on the Mind, Jeb Stuart Johnston explores the concept of survival mode, discussing how many people find themselves merely existing rather than truly living. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing when one is stuck in this mode and offers practical steps to break free from it. The conversation highlights the significance of awareness, presence, and emotional engagement in creating a fulfilling life. Jeb encourages listeners to start small, be compassionate with themselves, and build a life they don't want to escape from.
- Food on the Mind focuses on understanding the deeper why behind struggles.
- Survival mode is a state of being stuck in autopilot.
- Recognizing you're stuck is the first step to getting unstuck.
- You don't have to wait for a crisis to make a shift.
- Living fully means experiencing all emotions, not just the positive ones.
- Small acts of regulation can help shift out of survival mode.
- Awareness is key to breaking the cycle of survival mode.
- Building a life of presence and engagement is essential.
- It's important to be compassionate with yourself during this process.
- The awakening to a fulfilling life is a lifelong practice.
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