That way of being had served me so well, until goals were set and not met. My inner critic had been running the show for so many years without me even fully realizing it. The constant self judgement, doubt and fear of failure type thinking eventually took its toll and my mental health went into decline. Depression and anxiety eventually showed up at my doorstep and this is when my life took a significant turn. I specifically remember saying to myself, "There has to be a better way to live this life". I consciously shifted towards being well in my body, mind and spirit through the daily practices of yoga and mindfulness meditation. These practices have transformed my life in a way that’s really hard to put into words. Unhealthy thought patterns and behaviors have been shifted. Intention, awareness and intuition inform most all of my decisions. Being more mindful has allowed me to soften the inner critic, experience more flow and be the best I can be in all areas of my life. I am still the fiercely driven and achievement oriented individual I once was. The difference now is that mindfulness practice has helped me be less fearful and attached to outcome, which has made all the difference in the world.