Hey Matt, I'm absolutely on board with you on this channel buddy, I'm almost 10 years into my recovery journey, and recently lasped with my alcohol addiction, mental health and addiction are absolutely intertwined, staying present is 100% the key at times, thank you so much for sharing, keep on keeping on
Mate as I said before your a legend!! Every thing you have said is true. You are so much stronger than you think. I can definitely relate to everything you have said. Love this positivity coming from you. You have made me think. Got to live for the future and not the past. Respect for this. Thank you bruv. 👊🏻
@@mh_on_track as I said before if you need any help with anything. Cars or life just let me know mate. Ain’t out for anything just want to help. What you have done is amazing bruv. It was easy for me because I just had to admit to my family and myself you have done it to everyone. As I said before you now have a massive family watching your back! PS you still owe me a trip to Mexico!!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Not only did you tell your family and friends by this video you let all your subscribers know the truth!! That’s a amazing thing to do but you also used it as a way to help others through your channel’s You got this mate.
Firstly thanks for all the comments, I did read the one from the other video and I really appreciate you willing to help me like that if I need it. I know we need to go to Mexico, and Im determined to fulfill my promise. In the past when I have briefly mentioned on the other channel I have issues (without actually saying Im an addict) I have had so many people get in touch with support AND so many get in touch telling me their stories. I am lucky that I have been studying self help etc for years which has turned me into a better man that I was years ago, BUT Im obvs not immune to falling off the wagon. Making these videos has already helped me stay on track massively, and Iv got so much more to share with the world which I hope will help other people. There seems to be even more people opening up to me via direct messages since I started this channel, so I feel like this channel is worthwhile in so many ways. Its almost as if I was MEANT to keep failing for the last few years and NOW is the right time for me to stay on track because I am now in a position to share my knowledge and take other people on a journey of improvement. Maybe Im crazy but im happy to be crazy and clean. 👍
Wow , Marcus true philosopher, I can relate totally with what you had to say . I’m an old git now but have had the same thoughts , and being an old mechanic, keeping one’s own maintenance is key. Not just an escort nut , hey ?
Hi mate hope your doing well at the moment I've been watching your other channel every now and then with my mate wich we thoroughly enjoy and he recently sent me your first 2 videos on this channel. I think your alot braver than me at the moment coming out with everything. I'd say I have a similar upbringing to you with being bullied and lacking confidence not being a fighter. I also suffer with similar issues you struggle with and I've been in the gutter in life but thanks to my friends I have some big opportunity's now but I'm also still really struggling with my mental health. Witch I'm taking action on and hopefully going to improve greatly this year. I really hope we can chatt sometime maybe this year at a meet or something I love all classics but I'm a Volkswagen nut mainly. I will watch your other videos on here at some point as youve really interested me with your coping/self bettering methods and the fact you sound similar in ways to myself and I think you might just give me that bit extra inspiration I need. Like I said love the content dude so keep it up when you can and I'd love to chatt if you'd be interested I think we'd get along. Sorry this kinda turned into an essay 😅
Well said Marcus that really did make a lot of sense and made me realise how much time I spend in the past beating myself up , great help mate thank you
Thanks for watching mate, glad the video resonated with you. Always remember that the past isnt real, only the present moment is real. It doesn't mean it isnt/wasn't important BUT the present moment is more important so always focus on that as much as you can. 👍
One of my favourite things to do in the spring/summer is to sit on my front doorstep in the morning with a brew and watch the bees and stuff on the plants in the garden. Sounds daft, but I get a lot of relaxation from just sitting soaking up a bit of sun and watching nature - no phone, no kids, nothing but me sitting watching the insects doing their work. I'd go so far as to say I need that half an hour to remind me that there's a world outside my house where my problems don't exist.
Doesn't sound daft to me mate. I remember years ago I would park my work van in front of a tree and stare at it whilst meditating. Plants and animals are alive BUT they dont have the mental 'noise' that humans have, so if you can tune in to the 'aliveness' of nature without judgement its a great way to be in the present moment and get yourself into a blissful, peaceful state. Most people would say it is 'daft' but unfortunately most people in the world never get to experience the present moment. 👍
A lot of truth spoken there mate! Like you said try not to be around negative people, as negativity breeds negativity! I've been in that situation where you're constantly being given a negative opinion, it does bring you down and creates the negative attitude mindset in yourself! Also living in the moment.. I've recently started taking walks, no phone, no distractions just purely concentrating on your surroundings! Clears the mind, definitely makes a difference 👍
Our whole ‘personality’ is basically crafted by the environment and the people we surround ourselves with, and our past experiences. This is sad in a way because it means our personality isn’t actually ‘who we are’. But it’s also a good thing because it means we CAN choose who we are. 👍
I do dread things coming up. I also dread things in the past happening again. Overthink things and think the worst. Affects my attitude which I am aware of and regret. Some days are better than others. Very strong points mate. Confidence is key.
I know exactly what you mean. I find that the more I focus on the present moment during my daily life, the less I overthink about things. Then I find that when things do come up that need dealing with, I am in a better position to deal with them effectively. The best way to practice living in the present moment is meditation, BUT even if you can just have small moments in your day where you focus on the present moment, this can be a great help too. 👍👍
@@mh_on_track I do this mate. It’s hard to wind down some days and this is mainly where it kicks in. I cut a lot of caffeine and stuff out because it fuels it. Nice to know we aren’t on our own 👍
Good man Mark you nailed it. on the button. That is the way to see it.the lad on the write shoulder tells you that. but we listen to the divel on the left shoulder .🤣ye on the ball Ted.
Sometimes it’s good to listen to neither the lad on the right shoulder, nor the devil on the left, and just experience the world as it is, in the now. 👍
great video again you are so right about the past and future my grandad once said to me live in the moment because you dont know how many moments you have left also we all fail at sometime dont let your fails stop you from success
I know what you mean mate. Always remember tho that the past is not real, only the present moment is actually real. It doesn't mean the past is/was not important, BUT the past is not as important as the now. 👍
Marcus! 2 vids in, and preferring this to your car stuff! Seriously though, you talk so well about this, could listen to you ages! Can see this channel getting big!
I think everyone should be constantly trying to change their lives for the better in some way. But if your mind tells you this isn't possible, then it wont be possible. And a lot of the time the mind uses stories from the past and the future to keep us stuck.
Hey Marcus, I have someone very close to me that really struggles with M Health things. I really want to help but often don’t as I am worried about saying or doing the wrong thing. From your point of view what is the best thing Cat did or someone can do that helped you? Thank you for these videos mate.
As a drug addict I have always hidden things from Cat, but then on the few occasions that Cat has found out I have relapsed she has always been so supportive and just listened. I think the best thing you can do is let the person know that they can talk to you when they are ready, and that you will be there to listen without judgement. Hope that helps. 👍
I can definitely relate to overthinking negative past experiences and especially the mistakes that I have made. My job requires me to drive a fair bit and so I spend many hours of my awake day thinking about the past and the future. With that said, I think that "living in the moment" more, is worth a try 👍
Hey talking about drinking water this is a old fish tail but grab a pint of water and stand next to your car hold it to the sun then drink your windscreen you will feel it slide down your throat trust me life becomes clearer don't ask me how but it works it's like thinking outside the box give it go what can you lose? 🙌
I dont have a dog but Iv always thought that walking a dog could be an awesome way to be present in the moment. Unfortunately most people I see walking their dogs seem like they are rushing along trying to get it done asap, and probably thinking about something they need to get done afterwards (their minds are in the future and they are missing out on the beauty of the present moment) 👍
You basically just worked the first three steps . We call them guys gunnas ! im gunna do this and im gunna do that but really im gunna do fook all. lol
Hey Matt, I'm absolutely on board with you on this channel buddy, I'm almost 10 years into my recovery journey, and recently lasped with my alcohol addiction, mental health and addiction are absolutely intertwined, staying present is 100% the key at times, thank you so much for sharing, keep on keeping on
Mate as I said before your a legend!! Every thing you have said is true. You are so much stronger than you think. I can definitely relate to everything you have said. Love this positivity coming from you. You have made me think. Got to live for the future and not the past. Respect for this. Thank you bruv. 👊🏻
Im no legend mate but Im glad the video resonated with you. 👍
@@mh_on_track as I said before if you need any help with anything. Cars or life just let me know mate. Ain’t out for anything just want to help. What you have done is amazing bruv. It was easy for me because I just had to admit to my family and myself you have done it to everyone. As I said before you now have a massive family watching your back! PS you still owe me a trip to Mexico!!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Read what I left on your first video on this channel mate. Been there mate. Your stronger than you think.
Not only did you tell your family and friends by this video you let all your subscribers know the truth!! That’s a amazing thing to do but you also used it as a way to help others through your channel’s You got this mate.
Firstly thanks for all the comments, I did read the one from the other video and I really appreciate you willing to help me like that if I need it. I know we need to go to Mexico, and Im determined to fulfill my promise. In the past when I have briefly mentioned on the other channel I have issues (without actually saying Im an addict) I have had so many people get in touch with support AND so many get in touch telling me their stories. I am lucky that I have been studying self help etc for years which has turned me into a better man that I was years ago, BUT Im obvs not immune to falling off the wagon. Making these videos has already helped me stay on track massively, and Iv got so much more to share with the world which I hope will help other people. There seems to be even more people opening up to me via direct messages since I started this channel, so I feel like this channel is worthwhile in so many ways. Its almost as if I was MEANT to keep failing for the last few years and NOW is the right time for me to stay on track because I am now in a position to share my knowledge and take other people on a journey of improvement. Maybe Im crazy but im happy to be crazy and clean. 👍
Wow , Marcus true philosopher, I can relate totally with what you had to say . I’m an old git now but have had the same thoughts , and being an old mechanic, keeping one’s own maintenance is key. Not just an escort nut , hey ?
Hi mate hope your doing well at the moment I've been watching your other channel every now and then with my mate wich we thoroughly enjoy and he recently sent me your first 2 videos on this channel. I think your alot braver than me at the moment coming out with everything. I'd say I have a similar upbringing to you with being bullied and lacking confidence not being a fighter. I also suffer with similar issues you struggle with and I've been in the gutter in life but thanks to my friends I have some big opportunity's now but I'm also still really struggling with my mental health. Witch I'm taking action on and hopefully going to improve greatly this year. I really hope we can chatt sometime maybe this year at a meet or something I love all classics but I'm a Volkswagen nut mainly. I will watch your other videos on here at some point as youve really interested me with your coping/self bettering methods and the fact you sound similar in ways to myself and I think you might just give me that bit extra inspiration I need. Like I said love the content dude so keep it up when you can and I'd love to chatt if you'd be interested I think we'd get along. Sorry this kinda turned into an essay 😅
Thank you Marcus. I very much appreciate your words. Bless you.
I can just say marcus you sound much happier mate keep doing what you are doing good luck
Well said Marcus that really did make a lot of sense and made me realise how much time I spend in the past beating myself up , great help mate thank you
Thanks for watching mate, glad the video resonated with you. Always remember that the past isnt real, only the present moment is real. It doesn't mean it isnt/wasn't important BUT the present moment is more important so always focus on that as much as you can. 👍
One of my favourite things to do in the spring/summer is to sit on my front doorstep in the morning with a brew and watch the bees and stuff on the plants in the garden. Sounds daft, but I get a lot of relaxation from just sitting soaking up a bit of sun and watching nature - no phone, no kids, nothing but me sitting watching the insects doing their work. I'd go so far as to say I need that half an hour to remind me that there's a world outside my house where my problems don't exist.
Doesn't sound daft to me mate. I remember years ago I would park my work van in front of a tree and stare at it whilst meditating. Plants and animals are alive BUT they dont have the mental 'noise' that humans have, so if you can tune in to the 'aliveness' of nature without judgement its a great way to be in the present moment and get yourself into a blissful, peaceful state. Most people would say it is 'daft' but unfortunately most people in the world never get to experience the present moment. 👍
Lovely words Marcus..really made me think...thankyou
True words dude 👍🏻
A lot of truth spoken there mate!
Like you said try not to be around negative people, as negativity breeds negativity! I've been in that situation where you're constantly being given a negative opinion, it does bring you down and creates the negative attitude mindset in yourself!
Also living in the moment.. I've recently started taking walks, no phone, no distractions just purely concentrating on your surroundings! Clears the mind, definitely makes a difference 👍
Our whole ‘personality’ is basically crafted by the environment and the people we surround ourselves with, and our past experiences. This is sad in a way because it means our personality isn’t actually ‘who we are’. But it’s also a good thing because it means we CAN choose who we are. 👍
I do dread things coming up. I also dread things in the past happening again. Overthink things and think the worst. Affects my attitude which I am aware of and regret. Some days are better than others. Very strong points mate. Confidence is key.
I know exactly what you mean. I find that the more I focus on the present moment during my daily life, the less I overthink about things. Then I find that when things do come up that need dealing with, I am in a better position to deal with them effectively. The best way to practice living in the present moment is meditation, BUT even if you can just have small moments in your day where you focus on the present moment, this can be a great help too. 👍👍
@@mh_on_track I do this mate. It’s hard to wind down some days and this is mainly where it kicks in. I cut a lot of caffeine and stuff out because it fuels it. Nice to know we aren’t on our own 👍
Nice 1 Marcus thanks for all your studies into this and sharing it mate 👍👍👍
Thanks for watching mate! 👍
Good man Mark you nailed it. on the button. That is the way to see it.the lad on the write shoulder tells you that. but we listen to the divel on the left shoulder .🤣ye on the ball Ted.
Sometimes it’s good to listen to neither the lad on the right shoulder, nor the devil on the left, and just experience the world as it is, in the now. 👍
great video again you are so right about the past and future my grandad once said to me live in the moment because you dont know how many moments you have left also we all fail at sometime dont let your fails stop you from success
Wise words from your grandad mate. 👍
Very true words Marcus. Life is short enough.
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Top episode marcus I'm always living in the past everyday something will pop up that takes me back, you speak proper truth mate
I know what you mean mate. Always remember tho that the past is not real, only the present moment is actually real. It doesn't mean the past is/was not important, BUT the past is not as important as the now. 👍
@@mh_on_track thanks marcus
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Absolutely brilliant this Marcus very thought provoking buddy
Thanks for watching Wayne! 👍
That's no problem whatsoever Marcus
Marcus! 2 vids in, and preferring this to your car stuff! Seriously though, you talk so well about this, could listen to you ages! Can see this channel getting big!
Glad you are enjoying the new channel mate! 👍
Great video Marcus, thank you for sharing.👍😎
Thanks for watching! 👍
Definitely touched a nerve their m8 makes you really think and want to change life watching your life experiences ....
I think everyone should be constantly trying to change their lives for the better in some way. But if your mind tells you this isn't possible, then it wont be possible. And a lot of the time the mind uses stories from the past and the future to keep us stuck.
Thank you Marcus being truthful to yourself is a difficult thing to master but with some help from those that love us it can be done.
Anything is possible mate! 👍
If you have one foot in the future and one foot in the past , you're pissing on today.
Does pissing on today mean you are shitting on tomorrow? 🤔
Thats a great way of putting it and its so true! 👍
Hey Marcus, I have someone very close to me that really struggles with M Health things. I really want to help but often don’t as I am worried about saying or doing the wrong thing. From your point of view what is the best thing Cat did or someone can do that helped you? Thank you for these videos mate.
As a drug addict I have always hidden things from Cat, but then on the few occasions that Cat has found out I have relapsed she has always been so supportive and just listened. I think the best thing you can do is let the person know that they can talk to you when they are ready, and that you will be there to listen without judgement. Hope that helps. 👍
Thanks Marcus,
Today is the tomorrow you worried about yesterday. A saying i have always found to be very insightful.
Thats such an awesome saying! 👍 But its sad to think this is exactly how a lot of people live their whole lives. 🙁
I can definitely relate to overthinking negative past experiences and especially the mistakes that I have made.
My job requires me to drive a fair bit and so I spend many hours of my awake day thinking about the past and the future. With that said, I think that "living in the moment" more, is worth a try 👍
You can use that driving time to your advantage tho mate. Listen to podcasts about improving yourself, or e books etc. 👍
@Marcus Hayes - On Track @Marcus Hayes - On Track Yeah podcasts and E-books are a good shout actually. I'll have to have a look around for some!
Hey talking about drinking water this is a old fish tail but grab a pint of water and stand next to your car hold it to the sun then drink your windscreen you will feel it slide down your throat trust me life becomes clearer don't ask me how but it works it's like thinking outside the box give it go what can you lose? 🙌
If I take the dog out I concentrate on my surroundings and forget all about the past and future .......STAY SAFE👍👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
I dont have a dog but Iv always thought that walking a dog could be an awesome way to be present in the moment. Unfortunately most people I see walking their dogs seem like they are rushing along trying to get it done asap, and probably thinking about something they need to get done afterwards (their minds are in the future and they are missing out on the beauty of the present moment) 👍
@Marcus Hayes - On Track my partner and I go to the beach it clears our heads and helps with motivation and low mood and is good exercise.
You basically just worked the first three steps . We call them guys gunnas ! im gunna do this and im gunna do that but really im gunna do fook all. lol
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