Mindfulness in Motion: Small Shifts, Big Growth

October 25, 2025

Breakout Session Leader: Meredith Eades, Co-owner of Rippin’ Chix

Mindfulness isn’t something we do only when sitting still — it moves with us. Whether hiking, working, or navigating life’s transitions, the mindset we carry can shape every experience. This session explored simple but powerful ways to stay aware, grounded, and growing — even in motion.

1. Awareness Comes First

Change starts with noticing. Becoming aware of your thoughts is the first step to shifting them. Meet those thoughts with kindness, not judgment.

2. Fear vs. Growth

Fear is normal — it’s part of being human. The key question is: will fear stop you or inform you? Growth happens when we let fear teach us instead of limit us.

3. The Power of Reframing

How we interpret challenges defines how we experience them. Instead of “This is hard and scary,” try “This is where I grow.” Ask better questions that empower you:

• Not “Is this the rest of my life?” but “Is this the right path for me right now?”

  
  

4. Micro Practices that Ground You

Mindset shifts don’t always come from big moments — they come from small, daily habits:

• Affirmations

• Meditation

• EFT tapping (Brad Yates offers great free videos)

• Journaling

• Breathwork

  
  

5. Identity Is Everything

The fastest way to shift is to ask yourself: “What would the version of me who already has this, or can do this, do right now?” Then act from that version of yourself. Identity shapes action, and action shapes outcomes.

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