When people treat you wrong, it’s very easy to hold a grudge. You may not understand how it could be possible to forgive someone, especially if what they did or saidwas especially hurtful. I know this and understand it from a personal perspective. Maybe you think forgiveness is about the other person and somehow, they benefit from you forgiving them. NEWSFLASH! Forgiveness is not about the other person...it is about you. It is about releasing you – MENTALLY & EMOTIONALLY – from the act or behavior that hurt you! In today’s episode, I will share with you why forgiveness is necessary for you as an important self-care “activity” in order to be released from past hurts.
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"Laughter is the best medicine" is a phrase that dates back to biblical times as an old Proverb and it's still widely used today all over the world. That's because it's true! At least I believe it is! There’s nothing like a gut-busting, belly-hurting laugh where, afterwards, you have that light-headed “high.” There’s a physiological reason that happens. In today’s episode we will take a look at what happens inside your body, your mind and your spirit when you laugh.
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Our bodies have many ways of informing us that something is not or may not be well. Our emotions are one of those ways. How we address what is not going well, as relating to those emotions, can have a serious impact on our physical and mental well-being. Continuing with the theme of “self-care,” today’s episode will a bit deeper than Episode 003 – The Emotionally Intelligent You (my suggestion is to go back and listen if you have not) where I will unpack, specifically, how to develop healthier emotional responses.
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In the previous episode I shared with you ‘The Importance of Self-Care’ but here I want to take it a step further and offer some specific ways to practice self-care. Even when times are tough,, you will walk away from this episode with six practical ways that you can practice self-care.
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Today is of critical importance for self-care...in our personal lives, at work and in our relationships. Since it is so important, what are you doing to ensure that your own self-care is a top priority? In today’s episode I will introduce what self-care is, in my opinion, and share with you a few activities of which you can begin now to put your own self-care at the forefront because without it nothing else matters.
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Your ATTITUDE determines your ALTITUDE! I’m sure you’ve heard that before! Maybe a trusted advisor, friend or relative may have told you that or you may have even said it to someone. Regardless of where you have heard this, your attitude is a vital component to becoming a better you. Some people may wear their attitude as a badge of courage but hear me on this...if your attitude is negative, that’s not a badge of courage! Instead, it is a stain on your character. In this episode, I will unpack the importance of changing your attitude.
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While we have all learned to talk, few have learned the art and skill of effective communication. I won’t touch upon the skills of communication here – well, not directly. What I do share in this episode however, are four barriers to effective communication. Although there are many barriers to effective communication, here I will go over four based on the extensive research of John Gottman* pertaining to marriage. These four barriers are not limited to marriage and I hope that you will see the applicability to other areas of life.
*The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, John Gottman PhD
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Lead is an action word...meaning it is something that must be done. Leading goes (or at least should) beyond a title, salary or office size. The respectability of your role as a leader rests in the confidence of those to whom you are leading...and one of the best ways to do this is to ‘Lead By Example.’
On today’s episode I want to briefly touch upon how and why you must lead by example. Also, as you are listening keep in mind that leading is not limited to the office or to the workplace.
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Inner peace, unfortunately, is not a natural state of being for many of us. With all that is happening around us it is understandable why this is so. However, inner peace is a necessary component we need even when things around us are running amok. Since inner peace is not a natural state, that should signal to you that you must find a way for it to become a part of your coping mechanism.
I am hopeful that you will find something in this episode that will allow you to find the inner peace, if you are currently lacking, that you may need to protect your sanity.
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Here is a bonus secret…Life is really simple! Before you disagree and put me on blast…neither is it easy! There, are you satisfied?! What I mean by my initial statement is that there are simple things we can implement in our lives to take the sting out of living in this world.
In this episode I want to introduce to some and present to others, two of those simple, little things that can help you build relationships and increase your influence in every walk of life. If you don’t believe me after listening then…you don’t believe me! Hey, I’m here to share what has worked in my life. All I ask is to make the attempt to incorporate these into your life and watch the difference it can have on your life.
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Often associated with high performing athletes, demonstrating mental toughness is key to being successful in their chosen fields. However, how does mental toughness translate outside of the realm of athletics and other physically enduring professions?
In this 3-part series, I will unpack how YOU can improve your mental toughness in everyday living on the following topics:
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Often associated with high performing athletes, demonstrating mental toughness is key to being successful in their chosen fields. However, how does mental toughness translate outside of the realm of athletics and other physically enduring professions?
In this 3-part series, I will unpack how YOU can improve your mental toughness in everyday living on the following topics:
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Often associated with high performing athletes, demonstrating mental toughness is key to being successful in their chosen fields. However, how does mental toughness translate outside of the realm of athletics and other physically enduring professions?
In this 3-part series, I will unpack how YOU can improve your mental toughness in everyday living on the following topics:
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Are you quick to “lose your temper?” Are you like a bull in a pottery shop when you get angry? Do you feel that your anger has control over you? If this describes you or you know of someone like this, then I strongly encourage you to listen to this episode…more than once if necessary!
The first step to gaining mastery over your anger is to gain control (or management) over your emotions. Yes, your emotions as a whole! While anger is not inherently a bad thing however, unbridled anger is wherein the problem lies.
In this episode, I will give you seven (7) ways to get a hold on your anger. As with anything that we need to change we have to want to change it. If your anger is out of control and not beneficial to your well-being, then I hope you would want to change. The choice, as always, is yours!
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In Episode 025, I addressed ‘Why Do You Care About What Others Think About You?’ and how to approach that. In this episode I want to flip that around and ask, “What Do You Think About Yourself?” In other words, ‘Checking Your Self-Talk.”
It is one thing to concern yourself what others think bout you but what you think about yourself should be of greater concern. Today, let’s take a look at why it is important to check your self-talk as well as ways to confront negative self-talk. If you have nothing positive to say about yourself, how can you expect others to speak positively about you? Take a listen and takeaway how to create a positive, personal narrative.
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As the old saying goes, “It’s none of your business what others think about you!” While true, many people get so caught up in the opinion of what others think about them that their self-worth takes a tremendous hit. If that is you, hear this…If you have breath, you have value!
Another favorite idiom of mine is, “Opinions are a dime a dozen but that doesn’t mean you have to make a purchase!” The difference maker I will impart is be able to distinguish between an opinion about you and receiving constructive feedback.
In this episode I will offer you my “opinion” (pun intended) on how to deal with this that will help you to make the above distinction.
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With all that is going on in the world, our country, at home or at work…is it possible to create a better mood for yourself? Can you do it for others? The answer is yes, but…and a big BUT…is that you have to make a conscious choice and effort to do so.
You do know it is possible to improve your mood, right? It can be a simple as thinking you’re in a good mood. However, we all know it takes more than just thinking it into existence. Listen to this episode where I will unpack a few ways how you can intentionally create a better mood for yourself and those around you.
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Whether you are working from home or physically on the job, you will experience some form of stress. While stating the obvious, is it obvious to know how to deal with that stress? Furthermore, are you dealing with it well or at all?
In this episode, I want to share with you five (5) techniques you can use to deal with workplace stress. Maybe you already use some of them and others you may not. Nonetheless, hopefully you can find a strategy that works BEST for you.
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In today’s world there is a lot on which to disagree: politics, sports, child rearing, relationships, and the list goes on. We spend more time arguing about what we disagree about rather than seeing if there is something within that argument that we can agree upon.
Developing your ability to deal effectively with disagreements is a very wise use of your time. You will be able to solve a lot of challenges and avoid many issues if you have the effective communication skills for dealing with disagreements. Today I will offer several strategies for turning disagreements into agreements. Just know that will require work and effort to incorporate and master these into your repertoire of skills.
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Self-doubt is like putting a lasso around your waist to hold back yourself! Sounds crazy doesn’t it? Nevertheless, I’ve encountered many people over the years who have zero or no confidence in their abilities or in themselves. This is disheartening because we are all good at something and it is just a matter of recognizing that we are.
In defeating self-doubt, you must want to defeat it to begin with. I don’t believe anyone wants to rest in self-doubt. Also, you must have a strategy in which to defeat it. In this episode, I will share three ways by which you can address and defeat self-doubt.
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