🎧 Absolutely Focused Radio — August Focus Letter

New Episodes Every Friday @ 12AM ET | Carry Peace with You

Daniel Nelson
August 21, 2025

🎙️ Listen: https://podcast.absolutelyfocusedradio.com/episodes/ 📰 Newsletter Hub: https://podcast.absolutelyfocusedradio.com/newsletter/

🧭 Theme of the Month: Carry Peace With You

Small choices create big shifts. This month we’re practicing consistent, gentle resets—for the mind, body, and spirit.

⏱️ Daniel’s Daily Rhythm (Steal What Helps)

I run on simple anchors—because structure builds freedom. Here’s my real schedule that keeps me grounded and present:

8:00 AM — Breathe + Reset Breathing tip: Try the 4-4-4-4 method → Inhale 4 sec, hold 4 sec, exhale 4 sec, pause 4 sec.

👉 Think of it like your body’s hard reset button. Just like a computer clears its cache to run smoother, this clears mental clutter so you start fresh.

Try it now: Stop reading. Breathe in for 4… hold 4… out 4… pause 4. Do this 3 rounds. Notice how your energy shifts.

Every :30 — Scripture Download (or Reading of Choice) → I open the Bible app, a physical Bible, or another inspirational book, read a random line, and sit with what lands. Right-on-time wisdom, every time.

11:00 AM — Smile Check (yes, it matters).

12:35 PM — Lunch Reminder (fuel = focus).

1:00 PM — “Did you eat?” quick self-check.

3:00 PM — Momentum Note → “We did it. Almost there.”

4:28 PM — Gratitude Ping → “Close strong. One kind act before you log off.”

💡 Why it works: Micro-pauses break stress loops, Scripture (or readings of choice) reframe the moment, and alarms keep promises to yourself.

Tech tip: Use your watch/phone to set these as recurring reminders. Title each alert with the action (ex: “Breathe 4x4x4,” “Verse + Reflect 90s,” “Gratitude Text 1”).

🔗 Bridge: Where Wireless Meets Wellness

This month, I’m excited to remind you that Nelson’s Wireless and Absolutely Focused Radio are part of the same mission: connection.

📡 Nelson’s Wireless → Keeps you plugged in, secure, and equipped with the right tools. 🎙️ Absolutely Focused Radio → Keeps you grounded, inspired, and focused on your healing journey.

Together, they’re two sides of the same coin: Tech that protects your time + Mindset that protects your peace.

So, whether I’m helping you secure your phone or guiding you through boundaries in sobriety, the mission is the same: Stay Connected. Stay Grounded. Stay Focused.

🎙️ What to Play This Week

S04 E01 – Think About How Far You’ve Come Quiet wins still count. Blood pressure, healing, and trusting the process.
🎧 Listen: Think About How Far You’ve Come Season 4, Episode 1

S04 E02 – Small Acts, Big Shifts (Sobriety Crew) Kindness as medicine. Tech tools, stats, reflection, and motivation. 🎧 Listen: Small Acts, Big Shifts Absolutely Focused Radio – Season 4, Episode 2

S04 E03 – Cyber-Security Made Simple Peace of mind online = peace in your mind. 🎧 Direct: Season 4 Ep. 3 – Cyber-Security Made Simple: Protect Your Digital Life with the Sobriety Crew 🚀

✨ Reminder: A brand-new episode drops every Friday at 12AM ET. Set a reminder and ride into the weekend grounded.

💡 Mini Practices You Can Start Today

30-Second Pause → open your Bible app, physical Bible, or reading of choice. Read one line. Write one sentence: “What is this asking of me right now?”
Two-Text Blessing → send two “thinking of you” messages before lunch.
Tech Timeout → 5 minutes screen-off between meetings; breathe 4-4-4-4.