Lauren Fields is a dynamic Life Design Strategist dedicated to helping individuals break free from limiting beliefs and live purposeful, intention-driven lives. With a rich background in psychology, health and wellness coaching, and personal growth, Lauren guides her clients towards unlocking their full potential. Her passion for empowerment stems from a transformative personal experience of surviving a life-threatening injury and choosing to make the most of her second chance. Through her coaching business, Fields Well, and her podcast, she inspires countless individuals to design the lives they truly desire. Takeaways: Embrace Resilience: Overcoming adversity and resilience are key components of personal growth, as they enable individuals to transform into more evolved and capable versions of themselves. Live with Intention: Being aware of daily choices and ensuring they align with your ultimate goals is essential for building and sustaining a fulfilling life. Rewrite Your Story: Identifying and dismantling limiting beliefs can help create a mindset that is conducive to attracting the future you desire. Sound Bites: "Our personality creates our personal reality. To change our reality, we need to change our personality." "Life is a gift. Let’s wake up and realize how precious each moment is." "Getting clear on what you truly want is pivotal because until you articulate your desires, the universe can’t help you co-create them." Quote by Mick: "How do you help people slow down but still be intentional at the same time?" Connect & Discover Lauren: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurfields/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenfields Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurfields Website: https://www.fieldswell.com/ Podcast: The Fieldswell Podcast with Lauren Fields Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fieldswell Komi: Lauren Fields FOLLOW MICK ON:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mickunplugged/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mickunplugged/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mickunplugged Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mickhunt/Website: https://www.mickhuntofficial.com Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mick-unplugged/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chapter 1: What are the common challenges with daily thoughts?
You know, it has been studied that we have up to 60 or 70,000 thoughts a day, up to 90% of which can be repetitive and up to 80% of which can be negative. And so often we're just letting these thoughts run on autopilot, thinking that that's just the norm.
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Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to another exciting episode of Mic Unplugged, and today we have a transformative force in personal growth and empowerment. As a life design strategist, she's guiding people to break free from limiting beliefs, to crack lives of purpose, and to unlock their full potential. Please join me in welcoming the inspiring, the strategic, the visionary, San Diego's finest, Ms.
Lauren Fields. Lauren, how are you doing today, dear?
Hi, Mick. I am fantastic. Thank you so much for having me.
No, thank you for being here. I mean, I was honored to spend some time on your podcast and now we get to do it online. So I am definitely the honored one, Lauren.
No, we do. We're turning the tables today.
There it is. There it is. So now I get to ask you all the deep questions. So, you know, I introduced you as a life design strategist. There's about 2 million people listening. They're like, what's that? Talk me through what a life design strategist is.
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Chapter 2: What is a Life Design Strategist and how can it help you?
Sure. I help individuals design a life that they're excited to be living and help them become the person who is able to live and sustain that life. So it's really about living with intention and getting really clear on what is it that I want my life to look like and how do I set it up to actually become what I desire it to be.
That's amazing. That's amazing. And so hearing that from you, Lauren, you know, we talked a little bit on your podcast too, but. On Mick Unplugged, we talk about your because, right? That thing that's deeper than your why, that true purpose.
Yes.
So for the world to know, like I kind of know, but for the world to know, what is Lauren Fields because? Like what got you here?
Chapter 3: What is Lauren Fields' transformative life story?
Okay. So we're going to go deep, Mick. And I actually sat with myself to really get clear on my why versus my because. And so for our listeners, you know, perhaps you listen to Mick a lot and you've gotten clear on what your because is. For me, I had to separate the two. My why with being a life designer is ultimately to help individuals unlock their full potential.
And the reason my because is when I was younger, I was in a horse accident and was life flighted into a coma, woke up three days later with a traumatic brain injury. I almost lost my life in that moment. And this happened at a young age. I was 14 years old. And upon waking up, I really believed that I get a second chance at life and I'm going to make the most of it. And that life is so precious.
And what I noticed is so many of us take it for granted. And so I want individuals to wake up and realize how precious each moment is, that life is a gift and let's really make the most. And And to learn how, you know, through my master's work in psychology, through my health and wellness coaching, life coaching, I've learned so much about the importance of living with intention.
And so this all packaged in one is how I've created Fields Well, my personal coaching business, my podcast, and have found the name of life designer.
I love that. And, you know, I'm a huge follower of yours. We actually connected initially on Instagram, right? So the power of social media. Been a huge follower of yours for several months now. And you have a recurring theme of like limiting beliefs, right? And how to help people overcome that. And I have this acronym called BED, right?
So get rid of your BED, your beliefs, your excuses, and the decisions that hold you back. I love to talk to the expert, right? to my friend Lauren on those limiting beliefs. How can people overcome them? When you start to get those triggers or signs, what are some of the steps that people should have or should make to overcome those limiting beliefs and self-doubt?
Sure. I think the first step is becoming aware of your own thoughts. It has been studied that we have up to 60,000 or 70,000 thoughts a day, up to 90% of which can be repetitive and up to 80% of which can be negative. And so often we're just letting these thoughts run on autopilot, thinking that that's just the norm.
But when you start to do the work, when you start to meditate and become aware of your thought processes, when you start to check in with yourself and ask, why am I thinking these thoughts? Is this what I want to be thinking? And if not, what would I want to replace it with? Then you start to realize, wow, why do I believe these things?
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Chapter 4: How can you overcome limiting beliefs and negative thoughts?
Perhaps they're part of the identity I formed when I was a child based on the attachment bond I formed with my primary caregivers. And I've let this run on autopilot for the past 20, 30 years. I want to change that. And one of my favorite scientists, Dr. Joe Dispenza will say, our personality creates our personal reality. So if we want to change our reality, we need to change our personality.
And that starts with becoming aware of your thought processes, how you're speaking to yourself. So again, that awareness and paying attention to what are the thoughts that I'm having, perhaps you want to write them down. Perhaps you want to start to rewire them by doing some mirror work and speaking
kind things to yourself, pay attention to the words you're using, and really just focus on the relationship you have with yourself.
Yeah, I love that. You know, one of the things that I do is I start with positive affirmations every day. And a lot of people think that that's cliche. Right. But but you just kind of solidified why I do it, because we're going to get hit with negative thoughts, even subconsciously. Right.
Yeah.
And so much so. And I love your take on this because I had a psychologist come on early on and make unplugged. And it was enlightening for me because he said, Mick. early on in life, from infancy, you're taught no, right? Like you're never told when you're doing something right. Your first instinct to know is when you're doing something wrong, right? And so that is kind of embedded in us.
So I love your take on that too, because I think that actually is why we have not even limiting beliefs, but sometimes negative thoughts or the apprehensions that we have because our first words are no a lot of times.
Yeah. And for our listeners, you're not alone. We're all going through this and it takes work to rebuild your mindset. And this is important because our brain is a record of the past. And so if you want to move beyond your past, so many of us are either regretting the past or anxious for the future.
We need to live for our desired future and get really clear on what it is we want to create because these thoughts, these limiting beliefs, these negative thought patterns can really keep us stuck from attracting the future desired state. That that we earn for.
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Chapter 5: Why is goal alignment crucial for success?
So talk to the listeners and viewers about the importance of alignment and goals.
Yeah. So, you know, Mick, we talked about this last week on the Field Swell podcast. It's so important to set goals for yourself and and to write them down. There's this statistic that shows we're 42% more likely to achieve our goals just by writing them down. And so it's so important to do that inner work and check in with yourself, like what are my goals?
And to get clear on what your goals are and to write them down, because when you write down your goal, you can then break that goal into actionable steps. And start working those steps and put it in your calendar. You have it written down. Put those steps in your calendar.
And as soon as you start to take steps towards your goal, you'll start to feel this incredible momentum that'll make it easier to keep going. I think that sometimes that hardest part is taking the first step toward your goal because it can feel so overwhelming. But once you start, take that first step, it will all become easier.
And so goals are so important because they keep us guided towards where we ultimately want to go.
That's it. I totally believe that. You know, another thing I get a lot, and you're the right person that I feel can answer this question is, you know, Mick, the world moves so fast now, right? Like we've got AI in the technology space. We've got so many things going on societal, right? Lauren, how do you help people slow down, but still be intentional at the same time?
I think there are different practices we can employ in our day, like well-being related practices, mindfulness practices that really help you slow down. A couple that I really enjoy are having a gratitude practice. And so being thankful for everything that you have in life instead of rushing to try and get more, appreciating what already exists for you.
And so for me, at the end of every day, I write down at least three things that happened that day that I'm grateful for. It keeps me aligned with that day as opposed to wishing for all these things maybe that aren't currently in my day-to-day life. So having a gratitude practice, being grateful for what's around you, I find then you'll have more to be grateful for.
And another thing that I do is time away from technology really gives you more space and I believe freedom. So every night my phone's from 8 p.m. to around 8 a.m. It's on airplane mode. and it sleeps in the kitchen. And this space from technology has given me so much extra time each day. And so then I can go into my evening routine, which is dim lighting, warm shower, reading, journaling.
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Chapter 6: How can you slow down in a fast-paced world while being intentional?
So say you make this non-negotiable habit for yourself that you devote seven or eight hours every night to a good night's sleep, no matter what else happens in your day, in your life, that sleep needs to be number one. Because again, you can't pour from an empty cup. Your well-being is going to immerse itself in every other area of your life.
And when you change inside, your reality is going to change outside. So you really need to prioritize taking care of yourself. So if sleep is a non-negotiable habit, maybe you also prioritize moving 30 minutes every day. Maybe you prioritize having a salad with protein for lunch. And these are these habits you start to build and stick to.
And if you can stick to them for say 30 days, they're much more likely to become a consistent habit because you'll start to see the changes. So many people, maybe they'll sit in meditation for two, three days and they're like, oh, I don't notice a huge difference in my life. I'm just gonna go on without it.
It takes time to see the difference, but this is difference that is consistent and it's sustainable long-term. And it really is what ultimately sets you up for success.
Mm-hmm. That's amazing. That's amazing. So back to the life design, because that's a lot of what you do. I mean, not that it's a lot of what you do, but it's who you are. Like, I'm going to say that you kind of brought that that name, that term to the forefront of giving a lot of popularity. So for the listener, the viewer, that's like, OK, I might be a little overwhelmed.
I know I'm going to do it. But what are the key components of life design just so that everybody's on the same page?
Yeah, I think to start, it's when you come perhaps to a life designer or a life coach or a lifestyle manager, like when you come to someone to help you with your life, often you're realizing you want to improve your life or you want to make a change. So I think that's the first step is like acknowledging change. acknowledging your why, like, why am I deciding to meet with a lifestyle manager?
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Chapter 7: How important is disengaging from technology for personal growth?
And then, okay, that's because you want to see a change in your life. So what is it that you want to see the change in? And what do you want your life to look like? And what do you want your life to feel like? And so often, Mick, people will desire an end result because of the state that they believe it's going to make them feel when they get there. Hmm.
the more I learn regarding energy and quantum physics, the key is really to figuring out how we can have that individual feel that emotion now, because that will help them get it and be able to sustain it in the future, as opposed to saying, okay, once my life looks exactly like this, then I'll feel this way. How can we get you to feel this way now?
Because then you're more likely to be aligned with the potential that already exists in the field of the life that you desire.
That's amazing. And a lot of what you do, it's strategy and it's empathy, right? So how do you, using your word, how do you align both of those with your clients?
It's so important. So to give even more background, when I was in my younger 20s, I was living in New York City, and I was a lifestyle manager. And so I was planning all these external realities for individuals. Okay, yes, I know the best restaurant to send you the best hotel, gala, what have you. But then I was like, how are these individuals doing inside?
Granted, much of this was my own internal turmoil from experienced trauma when I was younger, never fully working through it. And this is when I started doing all the health and wellness coaching, yoga teacher training, life coaching, psych masters, all of it. And then I was like, okay, I do love the hospitality element and ensuring people have lives that are beautiful on the outside.
But I think what's so important is how they feel about themselves on the inside. And I believe when individuals are given this space of like love, compassion, care, understanding, that's so important.
And to be able to hold that for clients in alignment with being someone with a background in business who can help them strategize on their lives and to give them shortcuts based on my experience in coaching, in psychology and combining the two has been really harmonious. And it's ultimately what I live for. Hmm.
That's great. That's great. What are some common misconceptions that you see or that you have to help people overcome when they start this journey?
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