Ashton August

New Substack post! I'll continue sharing a blend of motivation + inspiration, reflections, past + current Letter From the Editors, and more on my Substack ... Here's a quick glimpse into my latest post:

Support is a two-way exchange of trust and care. It reminds us that we’re not meant to do life solo. That’s the power of community. Let's keep proving how powerful community can be.

Read the full post below!❤️

From Me to We: The Power of Asking for Support There’s something incredibly brave – and also transformative – about asking for support.

As I write this month’s Letter From the Editor, I feel heavy. I always strive to bring encouragement but right now, the weight of the world is catching up to me. At the same time, I feel a quiet sense of hope for what this month invites us to remember.

June brings with it summer, Pride Month, Juneteenth, Men’s Mental Health Month, and Cancer Survivor Awareness Month — each a powerful reminder of our innate resilience and our right to live fully and freely, even when life is overwhelming.

Read my full Letter From the Editor for YouAligned – link below:

June Means Strength, Resilience & Choosing Joy There is a lot going on this month to say the least and it has me reflecting on a few stories about the human spirit that I'd like to share.

Excited to share that I just published my first post on Substack and will be sharing my writing and reflections there. This post shines a light on my background and where I'm at today.

If you:
- yearn for more connection
- want to find more daily presence
- enjoy motivational and inspirational content
- are interested in mental health
- want to boost your mindset

Then my Substack content is for you. Please check it out and follow / subscribe if my writing has resonated with you or if you're curious!

There’s real courage—and real connection—in asking for support. When we’re brave enough to ask, we give others the chance to show up *and* the permission to do the same when they need it.

💌This carousel is an excerpt from the May Letter from the Editor on YouAligned.
Read the full piece at the link in bio, and subscribe to the .aligned newsletter to receive these monthly love notes directly in your inbox.

With gratitude and heart,
Ashton and the YouAligned fam

4-7-8 breathing is a simple, powerful technique to ease anxiety and calm your mind. It’s one of the practices from my new book, 101 Mindfulness Practices to Ease Anxiety.

As Dr. Andrew Weil says, this breathwork is “a natural tranquilizer for your nervous system.” Practice along and feel the shift. Questions? Ask in the comments!

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Learn the 4-7-8 Breath 4-7-8 breathing is a simple, powerful technique to ease anxiety and calm your mind. It’s one of the practices from Ashton’s new book 101 Mindfulness Practice...