Struggle - With Sarah Mizuguchi

Why do we struggle with being present during our experiences? Does anyone else struggle to enjoy the ride? How can we be more mindful to enjoy the moment? 

In this first special episode, co-host Sarah Mizuguchi jumps into the therapy chair to talk to licensed psychotherapist and co-host of Connections in Flight, Erika Paramore, about her struggles with being mindful and enjoying her path in life. Sarah is a highly successful doctor of radiology who has had an incredible career path and a job that she loves. But through all this success, and even now with a fulfilling and energizing job, Sarah struggles to enjoy it fully. Driven by fear of failure, she focuses forward instead of enjoying the now. 

Listen as Erika provides advice on overcoming fears, practicing grounding techniques, and how Sarah's practical strategies to overcome her fear of flying can be applied to any situation.

What is 'Struggle'?

Mental struggle is defined as a state of inner conflict or tension arising from competing thoughts, emotions, or desires. Struggle can manifest in various forms, such as anxiety, depression, addiction, or obsessive-compulsive behavior. They can arise from various factors, including past experiences, societal pressures, or neurological differences, and can interfere with daily functioning, relationships, and overall well-being. 

Tips & Techniques discussed in this episode: 

• Grounding Techniques - How to be present and mindful to enjoy the moment and where you are in life. This can be used anywhere at any time to help us connect to that feeling of "Right Now, I'm OK". Head to our social channels (links below) for a step-by-step with Erika; 
• How to recognize our beliefs and stories we tell ourselves about what's happening, and how this can significantly impact our physical and emotional responses;
• Learning how to be curious about negative feelings and what it can teach us about what is important to us;
• Ways to find purpose and meaning during a struggle to create growth;
• Ways to discover what we can control and when it's safe to let go of control to feel secure in the now.

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