In our day-to-day lives, we often overlook a fundamental truth - that we cannot control the external world, and we need to accept the present moment for what it is. We are reminded that the energy we waste in trying to change the external world could be better utilized in elevating the current moment to its highest version.

Are you tired of getting upset over things you can't control? Do you want to feel more empowered and less frustrated? Explore the power of letting go and why it's important to focus on what you can control. By practicing mindfulness and focusing on your own behavior, you can let go of your attachment to situations beyond your control and live a happier, more fulfilling life.

Mistakes are a part of life, and everyone makes them at some point. However, it's crucial to learn from those mistakes, or they will continue to haunt us.

Blindly following someone else's script can be detrimental if it does not align with our true desires. I found myself burdened and alone as the boss of my own business, following in my father's successful footsteps. Success can come in personal growth, fulfilling relationships, and a sense of purpose in life, and it is important to evaluate our choices to avoid blindly following someone else's path.

The pursuit of happiness has been misunderstood by men who have been encouraged to seek material possessions as a means of happiness. Pursuing tangible goals, such as expensive cars and houses, can lead to falling off an emotional cliff once the goal is achieved. Instead, we should emphasize the importance of setting goals that are repeatable and intangible, such as being a good father or building beautiful homes that satisfy customers' needs.

Shame can be an incredibly destructive emotion, eroding our self-esteem and relationships. Eric Almeida believes that shame arises when we violate our moral code and view ourselves or others as disgusting. To overcome shame, we need to acknowledge our mistakes, take responsibility for our actions, and work on forgiving ourselves.

As someone who has experienced the pain of watching friends and loved ones struggle through tough times, I know how difficult it can be to stand by and feel helpless. We all want to help those we care about, and it's natural to want to jump in and fix their problems for them. But the truth is, true change has to come from within. In fact, trying to force someone to change can often make things worse and even damage the relationship you have with them.

Processing emotions is crucial for both men and women, but men tend to struggle with identifying and expressing their emotions effectively. To develop a greater sense of emotional intelligence and improve their mental health, men should create a practice around introspection and give themselves time to understand and connect with their emotions.

Discipline is a critical trait to cultivate for achieving success. However, it requires intention, action, and dedication to develop. There are no shortcuts to success, and discipline is something that we must work on every day to achieve our goals.

Our minds are constantly working to simplify the world around us by creating shortcuts that help us function efficiently in our daily lives. One of the key parts of the brain responsible for filtering information and presenting us with what is relevant to our needs is the Reticular Activating System (RAS). While the RAS is useful in helping us achieve our goals, our psychological beliefs can limit our potential and create harmful shortcuts.

Introducing The Guiding Mind Podcast, hosted by mental health coach Eric Almeida. In this podcast, Eric shares his personal journey of overcoming personal challenges and hitting rock bottom, and how he made changes to improve his life. His goal is to inspire listeners towards self-improvement and better mental health.

The pursuit of happiness is a common goal for many, but it's not a realistic goal. Emotions are designed to be temporary, and suppressing them can lead to negative outcomes. However, individuals can control their emotional reactions and work to let go of negative emotions from their past.

In an interview with Authority Magazine, Eric Almeida shared his "5 things we can each do to address the feeling of not having enough."

Eric Almeida is a Mental Health Coach who specializes in the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as tapping. By tapping on specific acupressure points on the body, he helps individuals overcome their fight, flight, or freeze response and embrace their authentic selves. According to Eric Almeida, limiting beliefs and a lack of self-worth often hinder people's ability to achieve self-fulfillment. Through EFT, he helps clients replace negative thought patterns with positive ones and reconnect with their inner desires to lead a more purposeful life.

I was honored to be interviewed by Maria Angelova with Authority Magazine on the top five selfcare practices that improve mental wellness. Here is a snippet of the full article.

We all have moments when we doubt ourselves around if we successfully completed a task. Did I wash my hands after using the bathroom? Did I turn my alarm on to wake me up in the morning? Did I lock my car in the parking lot? These moments of doubt are quite normal. We can be so focused on other parts of our lives that we forget if we did a common task that particular time.