15 Jan 2026 · 1 min
A guided-meditation podcast episode from the Healthy Mindset App Podcast hosted by Mike Hartman (performance coach, former professional athlete). The episode, titled “Focusing Moments,” teaches a practice to intentionally notice and accentuate positive moments throughout the day, explains the brain’s negativity bias, and offers step-by-step mindfulness cues (mental labeling, body awareness, non-clinging). Closing includes listener call-to-action and site link.
Welcome to the Healthy Mindset App Podcast where host Mike Hartman, a performance coach and former professional athlete, brings his passion to help athletes and workplace athletes achieve their dreams and goals while being mindful of everything else in life. Mike also uses this platform to share his targeted assessment applications Healthy Mindset Course Meditation and Goal Setting Technique for the Athlete and Workplace Athlete we're glad you're here. Now let's dive headfirst into this episode of the Healthy Mindset App Podcast Podcast. Here's your host, Mike Hartman.
Focusing on positive moments throughout the day. To begin this meditation, please bring kind awareness to why you chose this topic. How your belly, chest and head each feel when you reflect on this topic the emotions that you can associate with these visceral feelings the positive or negative impact of any stories you believe in regarding this topic the fact that many others are feeling similarly about this topic as you how you might feel with increased awareness around this topic when you can apply increased mindfulness to this topic in your day to day life. Accentuate the positive Dr. Rick Hansen, the esteemed psychologist and mindfulness teacher, points out that the brain has a negativity bias. The mind naturally clings to unpleasant experiences in order to brace you and protect you from danger. By actively seeking out moments of joy, you encourage the brain to shift that bias. As the saying goes, what you put your attention on grows. If you look for pleasant experiences, you will find them. In this exercise, you will work to bring intentional mindfulness to the positive moments of your day. Start your day with the intention of finding good things. Be a hunter on the lookout for something that brings you happiness. When you notice anything that makes you happy, whether it's making it through a green light or calling an old friend, fully take in the moment. First, notice your mental state. Try to identify what the experience is in the mind. Calmness, relaxation, contentment, satisfaction, and so on. Next, bring your awareness to the body. Focus on the chest, abdomen and shoulders. Notice any feelings of ease in the body, openness or relief from tension as you breathe. Make space to feel the happiness all over without clinging to the feeling. Try to stay in tune with the experience. Let the feelings fade naturally and notice when they have left. Remain open during your day to other joys you may experience. Remember, they do not have to be grand moments of elation. You can use subtle moments of contentment and ease.
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