Polly Campbell, Simply Said: Recent Episodes
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If you want to succeed in today’s changing business climate and create the life you desire, you’ll need to understand the psychology of success. Join author and entrepreneur Polly Campbell as she offers science-based success strategies and practical ideas you can adopt today, to build a better business and create a life you want to live.
Try This to Make Learning Easier No Matter Your Age Lifelong learning is good for our brains and bodies, it may even help us live longer, but learning is about more than rote memorization. We not only have to take in the information but be able to retrieve it and apply the knowledge. Retrieval practice is a powerful tool that involves unaided recall of the stuff we are learning. Whether it's about how to use our streaming devices, or understanding climate change or learning a new language, we are more likely to retain information we can use to enhance our lives by using this practice. Polly explains it all in this episode and talks about how it has helped her in her writing and when helping her daughter study for anatomy. Though this strategy came too late thought to bale her out of the Greek Gods and Goddesses lessons from seventh grade. Retrieval Practice for Lifelong Learning right here, right now on Polly Campbell Simply Said. Get in touch with Polly and get more insider information when you join the Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com
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You Write the Definition Is it possible to live a life of meaning and purpose even if we are in a dead-end job? Yes. And doing that might be the secret to a happy life. When we live a life of meaning and identify with our purpose, research shows we live healthier, happier lives. Yet, we all have roles and responsibilities that may feel less than fulfilling. Even then it is possible to connect with our purposes and find meaning by looking at the patterns in our lives and recognizing the times we feel devoid of purpose and connected to it. Our purpose doesn't diminish based on our jobs or responsibilities, but how we express it will change throughout our lives. By reframing the moments of our lives, evaluating our values, and defining what success means to us we can create meaningful, satisfying, purposeful lives in even the most difficult circumstances. In this week's episode, Polly explains how using questions to prompt reflection can help us move closer to the meaningful lives we want to live. Get in touch with Polly on Instagram @pollylcampbell Visit the website: https://pollycampbell.com Join our Substack community, leave a comment, share your thoughts at https://pollycampbell.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ease the Drama of Transition Many families are in the back-to-school process and others are gearing up for the seasonal shift. Fall is a time of flux for Polly. It's the time she reflects on the first half of the year and makes any adjustments needed to align with her goals and values going forward. But like any time of change, the back-to-school season can stress kids and families and cause drama. But, we can learn to navigate these and other transitions to create a sense of calm instead of drama. In this episode, Amy Williams, a consultant who works with families and educators, tells us how. Join Polly and the Simply Said Community to learn more ways and thoughts about how we can all live well, do good and be happy at pollycampbell.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What Happens if We Change the Way We Think About Aging and Caregiving? How we think and talk about getting older changes how we experience aging and care for those we love. Too often the narrative focuses on the negative aspects of aging. Caregiving and care receiving are seen as a burden or problem when loved ones who need our help can still live a life of meaning and engagement and so can their caregivers. Caregiving can be stressful but also a love-filled, interesting time, says gerontologist Dr. Sarah Teten Kanter, but that all depends on how we think of it. When we focus on positive emotions like awe, gratitude, empathy, forgiveness, and love we can change the caregiving and aging experience, she says. "Aging is not a problem to be resolved," Teten Kanter says. "The narratives around caregiving and aging in America are often once sided and talk about the caregiver and the caregiver burden and all the things that go along with adapting to that. But there are many things to enjoy and many experiences to be had even with the challenges that come with aging and caring for the loved one. "With the right tools and the right mindset we can create an opportunity to deepen our relationships and for our own growth wisdom and resilience for a lifetime."
Resources: Dr. Sarah Kanter is the CEO of Positive Caregving and the author of Positive Caregiving: Caring for Older Loved Ones Using the Power of Positive Emotion: https://positivecaregiving.com Polly Campbell, pollycampbell@substack.com and pollycampbell.com And check out Polly's newest book about living with greater vitality. You Recharged: How to Beat Fatigue (mostly) Amp Up Your Energy (usually) and Enjoy Life Again (always) ake caregiving and care receiving a time to savor and an opportunity for personal growth using the power of positive emotions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's easy to get locked into the daily routine and lose track of what makes us feel good, the things we enjoy doing. Whether is baking or learning a new language, going on a solo hiking trip, or taking a deep dive into music, whatever it is, the way back into life is to start exploring to discover what we love to do now, no matter our age or stage of life. It's O.K. to have fun, though we might have to experiment with new things to find what feels good now. That's the good part though, because that growth is expansive, exhilarating, and revitalizing. In this episode, Polly Campbell talks about how a recent transition in her life has her wondering what she likes NOW, and what we can all do to step out of our comfort zones and grow as a way of rediscovering what we enjoy. Some things we discuss? Daydreaming, mind mapping, and experimenting with activities we've always thought about but have been afraid to try--hello, kayaking. In the end, whether we enjoy the activity or not, the adventure and discovery help us grow and that always feels good. Join Polly and the Simply Said Community to learn more ways and thoughts about how we can all live well, do good and be happy at pollycampbell.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What Voice Are You Listening To? Are listening to the fear or the voice of love? One keeps us stuck in trauma, anxiety, upset and has us reaching for things that temporarily make us feel better like food, alcohol, drugs, technology. The other helps us acknowledge our pain, so we can resolve it and past traumas and live in a place of compassion, growth, and peace. So what voice are you listening to? In this conversation addictions expert, psychotherapist, and author of The Healing Moment : 7 Paths to Turn Messes Into Miracles of Love, Dr. Donna Marks talks about the voices we all hear of fear and love and how we can choose which ones we listen to, transform our negative experiences, and live with greater self-love. When we do that, compassion, forgiveness, calm, and joy emerge and we take back control of our lives, instead of giving it up to negative thinking, actions, and addictions. Then, we begin creating the lives we want. In this conversation on Polly Campbell Simply Said with Dr.Donna Marks you will hear:
How the voices of fear limit our growth and happiness.
How we can identify the things that dim our ability to love ourselves and others so we can learn to soothe ourselves?
How our relationships with others are a result of how we love ourselves and how we can replace our need for control--the voice of fear--for love.
For more about Dr. Donna Marks, her classes, sessions, and books including The Healing Moment, go to https://drdonnamarks. For more ideas on how to live well, do good, and be happy join Polly Campbell and the Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why We Must Protect the Rights For All to Direct Their Lives We want to be in charge of our own lives. Or at least feel like we are. That sense of autonomy motivates us to do purposeful things in our lives, create things that matter, and contribute to our communities. When we feel like we are in charge of how we live and work, we are also more productive, resilient, confident, and happier. Polly has been thinking a lot about our personal freedoms and autonomy this July (Happy Fourth peeps)and how essential those things are to our individual actualization. While living cooperatively in our societies according to our unique cultures, it is important that we subscribe to some social norms, like not running red lights and stealing from others. Those things aren't good for anyone. But we must also be on the side of protecting personal autonomy where we can. We cannot be in the business of compromising the personal freedoms of others by adopting legislation that dictates who people choose to love and marry and what medical care and options they have available. When we limit personal autonomy we limit the health and well-being of an entire population. We diminish motivation and increase apathy. Come on, this is something every parent knows. When you tell a teenager "No" that they can't do something, they are going to find a way to do it anyhow and that puts them and their family at risk. We don't have to do it this way at work or in our communities. We can honor people and allow people to have a say over their own medical care and work hours and still have systems that support our communities. It's worth thinking about. Because personal freedom is essential to our happiness and that kind of autonomy can't be limited to only the people we agree with. Join Polly and the Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com where we talk about other ideas, concepts, and approaches to help us live well, do good, be happy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are You Seeking Your Twin Flame? Leslie Sampson was skeptical at first. After all, what really is a twin flame and what was the energy named Chico bombarding her thoughts? But those questions and some synchronistic experiences sent the author and psychic on an exploration to understand more. Now Sampson helps Polly and the Simply Said community understand that force that she says is a perfect spiritual match and essential to our soul's evolution. In this fascinating conversation between Polly Campbell and Leslie Sampson, author of Find Your Twin Flame, you'll hear:
What a twin flame really is and how it's different from our soulmate.
Practices we can use to connect with our twin flame and begin to trust that guidance.
How our twin flame can help us grow and evolve.
For more about Leslie Sampson and her work go to https://www.lesliesampson.com/ For more ideas on how to live well, do good, and be happy join Polly Campbell and the Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com Other Resources: https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/a28364691/twin-flame-love/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The worst thing that can happen, says Chazz Scott, author of Success Starts Within: Achieve Your Potential Through Radical Self-Care of the new book is to get to where you wanted to go and discover it's not where you really want to be. But when we take care of our mindset and beliefs, come into alignment and purpose, and develop our awareness to understand what helps us remain psychologically stable we can elevate our experience right now and ultimately achieve the outer success we desire and have fun doing it. In this conversation on Polly Campbell Simply Said, you will learn about:
Psychological Stability, what it means, and how we can achieve it.
The importance and power of creating an invigorating morning routine.
How unraveling our unconscious beliefs can help us achieve our goals.
For more about Chazz and his book Success Starts Within visit https://chazzscott.com or preorder the book from most booksellers. And Chazz offers free ebooks to visitors including: Set Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones, and How to Use the Law of Attraction to Make Yourself Irresistible to Anyone at https://chazzscott.com/freebooks . For more ideas on how to live well, do good, and be happy join Polly Campbell and the Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Managing Difficult Interactions Have you had enough of the difficult people in your life? You know those who are always gossiping, or making you the brunt of every joke, leaving you or others out of conversations or bossing you around? Yep, we all have our share of difficult people, but when we are regularly required to work with difficult personalities, it adds to the stress and exhaustion at work and in our everyday lives. Polly discusses what we can do about the difficult people in our lives. Ideally, we can avoid them, but we won't get away from all of them so here are some tips for managing. In this episode, we cover approaches like:
Taking a deep breath. Relax before you react. Then you can choose to move away or opt for an appropriate response.
Getting curious. People are fascinating. Release stress and anger to curiosity.
Identifying what it is you are feeling when you are around a challenging individual.
Seeking the things we hold in common.
And finally, remember, we can all be the difficult person at one time or another. It's worth slowing down and evaluating the circumstances to understand what we are adding to the situation so that we don't add more difficulty to an already challenging situation. Check out some other ideas for dealing with difficult people from Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-the-questions/201503/20-expert-tactics-for-dealing-with-difficult-people And for more ideas about how to live well, do good, and be happy join Polly and the Simply Said community at https://pollycampbell.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What Happens When We Pause for Wonder? Consultant, teacher, and author of Tracking Wonder, Jeffrey Davis says curiosity, innovation, and wonder will not only lead to more joy and satisfaction but also help us through adversity, raise the level of our productivity and creativity, and help us flourish and it all starts with a mindful pause. Wonder, Davis says, is the ability and willingness to "heightened state of awareness. Instant mindfulness is brought about by something unexpected that either delights us, disorients us, or both. " Jeffrey Davis explains how we can track wonder by defining and detecting the downer pattern, opening up to the world, and feeling the patterns that hold us back, keeping us from curiosity and wonder, then seeking out wonder and expanding into it. When we do, we can recognize the elevating moments, the higher experience we also experience in life and that, changes how we think, behave, and create. And don't forget to click on the link below for the Simply Said podcast bonus.
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Worth a read Tracking Wonder: https://trackingwonder.com/the-tracking-wonder-book/ How to Live an Awesome Life: https://www.amazon.com/How-Live-Awesome-Life-Happy/dp/1632280337/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1685640090&sr=8-1 A Study of Wonder: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/hide-and-seek/201412/study-wonder#:~:text=Wonder%20is%20a%20complex%20emotion,curiosity%2C%20contemplation%2C%20and%20joy Psychology Today Tracking Wonder Blog: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/tracking-wonder
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Author and entrepreneur Nick Gray shares his approach to building better connections and making friends during structured, two-hour gatherings. Learn more about 2-hour cocktail parties and other ways to live well, do good, and be happy at our subscriber community at PollyCampbell.substack.com and Polly's Web site, www.pollycampbell.com, and Instagram at @pollylcampbell. And enjoy these resources from Nick Gray: How to Host a Party Website The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: Book info The 2-Hour Cocktail Party: Amazon Nick Gray's personal website The Easy Way to Host or Plan a Networking Event Clothing Swap: How to Plan the Party Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With emotional awareness, empathy, and accountability you can boost your emotional intelligence in ways that will help you thrive at work and at home. In this podcast, Polly Campbell explains what an emotionally intelligent person looks like and how it can develop higher EI to improve your relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wellbeing is the outcome when we take steps to manage our stress, take care of our bodies, and find meaning in our work and lives. But how important is wellbeing to our overall health and happiness, relationships and work? And, how can we live with greater wellbeing even during times of turmoil and stress. Dr. Shanna Tiayon, The Wellbeing Doctor talks about all of this and more with Polly Campbell. She even gets real abotu what happened when she realized she was low in wellbeing.
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How would you feel if I gave you a cupcake? That's what researchers did in one experiment and found that the random act of kindness boosted happiness significantly. Yet many of us underestimate the impact kindness can make in our lives and the world. Polly Campbell talks about kindness, happiness, and cupcakes in this episode.
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Polly Campbell talks to Chazz Scott about how we can become aware of our thoughts and use them to create abundance in our lives. Find out how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The 24-hour news cycle is hurting our health. New research shows information overload is making many of us sick with rising anxiety, stress, physical aches and illness, and feelings of isolation. There is a way out and Polly Campbell talks about it in this episode. PollyCampbell.substack.com www.PollyCampbell.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
David Stewart talks with Polly Campbell about how we can live with health, vitality, and purpose, no matter our age if we change how we think about age and focus on taking action and doing things that help others and engage in life. And learn how standing up straight can help your health. Find David Stewart and www.Agesist.com And join Polly's community at www.pollycampbell.substack.com where we go deeper into the qualities that help us live well, do good, and be happy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Inspiration is good for our mind, body, and soul, but how can we feel more inspired and energized in our lives? Polly Campbell says we can't force inspiration but we can create the conditions to attract it. www.pollycampbell.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If your desk is cluttered and you are feeling overwhelmed the two could be related. Polly Campbell talks to award-winning organizer Julie Coraccio who explains how our mental mess impacts our physical spaces and how we can free ourselves from whatever is keeping us stuck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Boredom can prompt harmful behaviors and even shorten our lives, but with awareness, it can be a motivating emotion that leads to innovation, creativity, and meaning. Polly Campbell covers the ups and downs of boredom. pollycampbell.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Host Polly Campbell talks with medical writer and cancer, covid, and heart-failure survivor Jen Singer about what we can do to manage a difficult diagnosis and illness. Jen Singer is a medical journalist and author of The Just Diagnosed Guides. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Simply Said Host Polly Campbell shares the micro-steps you can take today to do your best and live your potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We've all been touched by cancer, but how often do we talk about it? How often do we sit down and really listen to and share the complex emotions that come with cancer? Today, we go deep with Cycle of Lives author David Richman to talk about the emotions that linger around cancer even when the medical issues have ended. In this one, we learn how to support each other during the toughest stuff. Find David Richman here: https://david-richman.com/ And buy his newest book Cycle of Lives. All proceeds are donated to cancer research, care, and awareness groups. Join Polly Campbell at pollycampbell.substack.com where she gets personal in essays and articles about the things that she uses to live well despite adversity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Research indicates one practice is extremely powerful in helping us to cope better with life's ups and downs and adversity. And, the good news is, it's something we can do right now. It's psychological flexibility and we get into how we can adopt it right now to make life easier. Check out the work of Dr. Steven Hayes, who is an expert on the topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Visualization can be a fun and powerful way to help us change how we think and feel about our lives. Learn how to design your mindroom to work for you in this episode with renowned coach and author Eric Maisel, Ph.D. PollyCampbell.substack.com PollyCampbell.com Eric Maisel: ericmaisel.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nobody likes to be uncomfortable, but with the right perspective, we can use that discomfort to create growth and opportunity. All depends on how we think about it. I'll tell you why and what you can do to make those difficult moments easier. Become part of the Simply Said community with our weekly Notes essay. Subscribe here: pollycampbell.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We all have the capacity for resilience, the ability to tap into our personal GPS system that can help guide us through the challenges of life and turbulent times. This innate quality can help us restore our mental health and thrive no matter what's going on and psychologist, coach, and author of thriving in the Eye of the Hurricane: Unlocking Resilience in Turbulent Times tells us how to do it. PollyCampbell.substack.com PollyCampell.com Joseph Bailey: Joe Bailey and Associates Thriving in the Eye of the Hurricane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When is the last time you trained in compassion or kindness? How about communication and active listening? Few of us are taught these skills yet surveys show these qualities are the things employers are looking for and the biggest reason people lose their jobs. They are also essential to maintaining healthy friendships. In this episode, we talk about the essential soft skills and how to put them to use everywhere from the conference table to the dining table. Go deeper with Simply Said Notes, on www.pollycampbell.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Executive Director of Solve MIT and author of The Difference is You talks about creating a social impact journey and why she believes we can solve the biggest problems facing the world if we all get involved. But how do we make a positive difference and not get overwhelmed by the scope of the need? We talk about that in this episode. It's time to take action, to use your talents and expertise to make a positive change. Do what you do, it is enough. Let's start today. Alex Amouyel: https://www.yourimpactlife.com/about Polly Campbell: pollycampbell.substack.com www.pollycampbell.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our mental health impacts everything we do and feel and it is essential that we take care of it. Yet, so often we focus on mental disorders. Today we discuss what it looks like to live with a habit of good mental health and how to do it even when we are facing difficult circumstances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Journaling about the moments of your life, your fears and challenges, your dreams and desires, and your successes and failures can be healing and invigorating. Research shows that journaling is a valuable part of health and wellbeing. But how do we do it? What do we write about and how can we access the benefits of journaling?. We get into all of that with Lynda Monk, the Director of the International Association for Journal Writing and the author and co-editor of several books including The Great Book of Journaling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sometimes life sucks. It can take one little thing to tear apart our day if we let it. But a bad moment doesn't have to ruin the entire day. We can take a breath, deal with the suck and make a better day and a better life, by feeling the big emotions and then using them to catapult us forward. We cover some ways of doing that in this week's episode. Join us on Substack. www.pollycampbell.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Jerry Lynch, author of The Competitive Buddha and numerous other books, suggests we learn by trying things and testing our limits. Faith, he says, is knowing that we will be O.K. whether we succeed or learn something from our failure. In his thirty-plus-year career, Lynch has consulted Steve Kerr, head coach of the Golden State Warriors, Olympic athletes, and NCAA National Championship teams. Find Dr. Jerry Lynch at www.wayofchampions.com Go behind the scenes with Polly and how she applies this stuff in her life at pollycampbell.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It isn't easy to let go, give up, quit, yet if we are going to grow into our best selves and create the work and lives we desire, we've gotta shed the old to make room for the new. We'll talk about how to do that, and the power of giving up the unreachable goal for something that adds greater value and meaning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What is your "why?" What drives you to start and sustain your business? What's your mission? Who is your market? Have you done a SWOT analysis? These are some of the things business strategist, coach, and the author of Jefa in Training: The Business Startup toolkit for Entrepreneurial and Creative Women, suggests you think about if you want to create a sustainable and rewarding business. In this episode, she gets specific about how to start and which questions to ask and reminds us that what makes you different makes you fuerte. Ashley K. Stoyanov Ojeda: https://www.ashleykstoyanov.com/ Join Polly's community and get access to essays that go deep and personal about how to cultivate a success mindset. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Most of us are bad about taking regular breaks and vacations, but research shows when you do, you'll be more effective and productive at work and a whole lot healthier and happier. Find out why and learn how you can make the most of mini-breaks during your day and why you must schedule at least two days away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We all have a responsibility to make a positive contribution to the world. The good news is, we have just the unique skills, talents, and abilities to do it. What is your promise to the world? And how can we draw on your stories, experiences, and wisdom to make possibilities from our differences? Author, teacher, and cognitive neuroscientist Dawna Markova tells us how. Find Dawna at www.DawnaMarkova.com and her book, Living a Loved Life, wherever books are sold. And, right now you can access new essays from Polly at www.pollycampbell.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Money does figure into our happiness but it doesn't necessarily create a sense of meaning or purpose--two things we need to feel satisfied and happy throughout our lives. How we spend the money we have does make a difference. In this episode, we talk about the money strategies that can make a happier life no matter how much we have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The fear of failure can keep us from building our business, developing fulfilling relationships, and taking on exciting and new challenges. But, it doesn't have to. In this episode, we discuss practical ways to stop the fear before it stops us with entrepreneur and ElectraCast Network Lead Greg Louie and his daughter law student and wellness advocate Sydney Louie. No one is immune to pressure, and nobody wants to fail, but by addressing the possibilities head-on the fear of failing doesn't have to be an obstacle to our success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our behaviors and experiences are shaped by our thoughts, ideas, and perceptions. They can help us, or hold us back. So this spring consider a mental detox. Evaluate your thoughts, and learn how to get rid of those thoughts that are no longer helpful, those that keep us stuck. Then we can expand the enjoyment and possibilities in our lives. Join us too, on Polly Campbell.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rob Walker, journalist, design teacher, and author of "The Art of Noticing" says paying attention to the moments of our lives can help us experience more wonder, joy, and curiosity--and make even a simple, routine walk a whole lot more fun and interesting. Today we talk specifics about how this easy practice can add meaning and good feelings to all that we do.. For more on this and other episodes and essays about living lives that matter, join Polly Campbell, Simply Said Notes, https://pollycampbell.substack.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In 2019 Polly Campbell started this podcast to move out of her slump and rediscover her vitality at work and at home. After three years, one pandemic, a new book, and lots of ups and downs, To mark Simply Said's Third Anniversary, Polly recaps some of the ideas that have helped her thrive despite all of the ups and downs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Want to form good habits and make healthier choices? Research says using this simple approach called Nudge Theory can help us stay on track. Today we cover a simpler way to make good habits stick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Communication isn't just about relaying a message, it's also about building powerful relationships. In this episode, Dr. Julien Mirivel, a pioneer in the study of positive communication, shares the essential components of positive communication and how they can help us become better leaders at work and at home. Check out Dr. Julien Mirivel's article from our Simply Nifty segment here. Click here for more about Dr. Julien Mirivel's speaking, research, and newest book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With all the activity on social media these days it's easy to feel left out, or like we are falling behind. We are bombarded by posts from colleagues socializing, we see a competitor launching her newest product, or friends doing fabulous things while we toil at home. FOMO causes anxiety and stress if we let it. And, it can prevent us from appreciating the goodness in our own work and personal lives. In this episode, we talk about how to overcome FOMO and why it's important to do it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Often we edge out the sleep and dream states we need to open our hearts and minds and navigate the world as a fully conscious person. Instead, we can learn to linger in the grogginess between sleep and wakefulness and integrate our dreams into our waking life. Psychologist and clinical assistant professor of medicine and the sleep and dream specialist at the University of Arizona Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, Dr. Rubin Naimain explains what sleep really is and how dreaming an important form of consciousness. Dr. Rubin Naiman: https://drnaiman.com/ Polly Campbell: www.pollycampbell.com and subscribe to Notes from Polly Campbell Simply Said, https://pollycampbell.substack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
With some boundaries in place, both your business and your personal life will thrive. The limits help you be clear and present no matter where you are spending your time. And, boundaries ease stress and frustration, making the time we do have more enjoyable. Put some boundaries in place--especially now when so many of us are working at home--and feel your stress level drop and your focus rise. Learn how to set your own boundaries and make life easier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There are more than 57 million gig workers in the U.S. alone and the gig economy is taking hold on a global scale. But what does it mean to be a gig worker? And what does it take to sustain and successful gig business that adds to the greater good and your own happiness? You can create a business that offers the income, flexibility, and passion you want, but first, you need to take a minute to assess all that it means to be a gig worker. It isn’t for everyone. Find out if it’s for you during this interview with the author of Freelance Fancy and 30-year-freelancer Sherry Beck Paprocki tells us how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When we lead with curiosity and learn through exploration and experience we also become more resilient, innovative, and creative. In other words, exploratory learning can help us adapt and thrive during times of uncertainty. Here's how to cultivate it in your own life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
G. Brian Benson, creative project coach, actor, and author of Habits for Success – Inspired Ideas to Help You Soar, and other books, is back from his cross-country RV Trip (check out Episode 117) and he is here to tell us what he learned about self-acceptance, creativity, and authentic living when he stepped out of his comfort zone and into the present. Life, he says “is still kind of unfolding” but with patience, we can learn to look at our lives with new eyes. That can help us learn to love who we are, instead of loving ourselves for what we accomplish. Find G. Brian Benson at www.GBrianBenson.com Track down Polly at PollyCampbell.com and subscribe to get her original essays about how she applies these practices in her own life--or not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Instead of getting stuck in a daily routine and staying close to the status quo we can change the way we transition from one project to the next and how we navigate from one role to another. By tweaking our speed of engagement we will also improve our moods and productivity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How we connect to the people in our lives, influences how well we do at work and at home. Friendships, romantic relationships, and relationships with co-workers have a huge impact on how we feel about our lives and too often they become tense, strained, stressful. But they don’t have to be. Today author, psychotherapist, and spouse Linda Bloom shares the skills we can develop to cultivate and nourish the most important relationships in our life at work and at home. Contact: Linda Bloom at www.Bloomwork.com Find Polly at www.pollycampbell.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Negative mood patterns can add to stress and conflict and work and home. Research indicates that when we are depressed, angry, or otherwise upset, we are likely to see others in a more negative light and add to our problems. Instead, we can disrupt those negative patterns by learning what the moods have to teach us and then disrupting their hold over our days. In today's episode, Polly Campbell talks about how to do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We all need to network whether we are building our business, marketing a product, raising money for a cause we support, or connecting with other parents at our kid's school. But those group gatherings can be stressful and counterproductive for some of us. If that sounds like you, tune in now. In this episode, we cover strategies introverts and really all of us can use to get ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"If you are wearing shoes that are comfortable you don't have to think about them you can go about your day. If you wear a pair of shoes that hurt all the time then everything you do is filtered by pain. For people of color, this is how racism pervades everything. It's a never-ending consciousness of your blackness," says author and educator M.J. Fievre. Becoming aware and getting educated about the systems and microaggressions that marginalize and oppress people of color can help us take the actions we need to end racism and elevate us all. We must do this if we truly want all people to live well, do good, be happy. M.J. Fievre: https://mjfievre.com/ Instagram: @Badassblackgirlbooks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Procrastination. We all experience it. But procrastination is more about mood regulation than a motivation or management problem. When we believe a task will cause anxiety or insecurity, boredom, or even lead us to failure we are much more likely to procrastinate to avoid those heavy feelings. Thing is, procrastination itself leads to distress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and even self-loathing. Now, some surprising research offers a new approach that could help us push through procrastination. We talk about it in this episode and also offer some other tips to break the pattern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Christian Busch, author of The Serendipity Mindset talks about how to open to the unexpected and uncertainty and respond to circumstances in a way that helps us create more positive outcomes and smart luck that will elevate our businesses and our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When what we do aligns with what we value and the things that feel meaningful we tend to prevail, even during the hard stuff. This kind of intrinsic motivation can help us create the businesses we want, find greater satisfaction at work, accomplish personal and professional goals, and create the lives we want to live. In this episode, Polly Campbell shares some tips on how to create this kind of sustainable work-life model in your own life and have fun doing it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As the days wind down and 2021 comes to a close, pause and notice what you have done. What have you accomplished? Which goals you have pushed aside? Recognize how you have grown, the fun you've had, and the mistakes you have made. A simple reflection practice, which Polly Campbell explains in this episode, gives you the perspective, clarity, and motivation you'll need to move toward your greatest business success and most important life goals in 2022. Reflection can also help you create experiences that add meaning and joy to your life. Learn how to use this tool and why it's even more powerful than making a resolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ideas lead to innovation, practical solutions, and the kind of inspiration that builds our businesses and makes our daily routine a whole lot easier. But how do we find those ideas? How do we come up with things that will attract clients, solve problems, and help us create better outcomes? Author and entrepreneur Samuel Sanders offers his strategies in this episode. Polly Campbell, Author of You, Recharged Samuel Sanders: Your Next Big Idea Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can you feel it? The stress rising as you rush to finish end-of-the-year work projects. get the shopping done, and take time to celebrate the season with family?. Today Polly Campbell shares a few of her favorite micro-habits that take only seconds a day and can help you diffuse that stress and keep you feeling relaxed, focused, and festive all winter long. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kindness can elevate us as much as the people we share it with and it also makes the perfect gift. Author Sherry Richert Belul talks about how simple acts of kindness can breach loneliness, fear, grief and also build connection and joy. Polly Campbell Find Sherry: https://simplycelebrate.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Grief doesn't diminish during the festive season of celebration and joy, says bereavement counselor and author of Opening to Grief, Claire Willis. Often we feel it deeply during this time. And that's nothing to be ashamed of. Grief is an ongoing, normal, and natural response to loss. And it's OK to do what you need to cope with it this time of year--even if it means changing how you celebrate. Polly Campbell: www.pollycampbell.com Claire Willis https://openingtogrief.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When you are feeling stressed and anxious, exhausted and overwhelmed it's time for a break. Take a Mental Health Day, like you would take a sick day if you were down with the flu. Here's why I think this is essential to do every once in awhile and how you can plan your own time to nourish your body and brain and come back stronger and healthier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do you keep going through tough times or are you more likely to fold up your tent and go home? Can you bloom anywhere? Today we are talking resilience with author Gwen Moran, host of https://bloomanywhere.com/ . We'll cover what it means to be resilient and what we can do to develop more in a way that helps us weather the ups and downs in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our relationships with others whether it be family members, spouses, or friends, are the most important things in our lives--but they aren't always easy to navigate. In this episode, Polly offers some research-based tips that anyone can use to create more satisfying connections.
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What are the "Clairs" and how can we use them to gain insights to help our business and our lives? Psychic, intuitive, and the author of Intuition @ Work and other books, Melanie Barnum, http://www.melaniebarnum.com/ tells us how we can combine our innate intuitive and psychic abilities with our rational thoughts to help us in leadership, marketing, hiring, sales decisions and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What does success look like? How do you define it? Turns out people with the money and fancy cars aren't any happier than people without material success. It's how we define our own success and then measure up to that definition that makes all the difference. We talk about how to shape our own success in this episode.
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Animal intuitive Lynn McKenzie talks about how animals help elevate and enrich our lives and how we can learn to connect and communicate with our furry friends in a deeper way.
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Would you like $30 now or $45 in 30 days? How you answer that question can impact your happiness. But we can all learn to "futurecast" and use our thoughts to create a healthier, happier life now and going forward. This episode discusses the research and how we can use the practice to develop healthier habits, greater well-being, and more satisfying lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You don't have to accomplish anything, lose weight, be any different than you are. You are already worthy. When we learn to love ourselves this way--like we love others--we can discover the treasures and abundance, power and peace, in our lives right now. Author of The Self-Love Superpower, Tess Whitehurst, tells us how.
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The pursuit of happiness may not bring us happiness at all. But a life filled with interesting and diverse experiences and perspectives increases our sense of well-being and that can lead to a good life, and a happy one too. Today, we'll talk about the science behind this happiness theory and discuss how to build a rich and happy life. Connect with Polly at www.pollycampbell.com Connect with Polly at www.pollycampbell.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reiki uses spiritual energy for health and transformation. Master teacher and practitioner Raven Keyes tells us what Reiki is and how it can help in healing and help us navigate these challenging times.
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When it came to my economics class, I crashed and burned, and then, I did it again. Economics wasn't fun. Either was failing. But when we think about failure as productive, as a way to learn and grow, we tend to gather the information we need to create better outcomes next time around. Research shows it's the progress of figuring out what we missed that helps us do better in the long run. Those kinds of productive failures also build resilience. That's what we discuss in this week's ep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bethanne Patrick, The Book Maven, a book critic who writes for The Washington Post, the LA Times, and other publications shares her top books for fall and why listening to audiobooks is as powerful as reading in print. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Acceptance is not giving up or giving in. It's recognizing the truth of what is without judgment or complaint. That helps us cope better with challenges. It also encourages appreciation, Today we take a deep dive into acceptance, how to do it and why Polly says it's one of the most important practices she uses to ease worry.
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hristy Whitman, bestselling author of The Desire Factor and other books talks all things Law of Attraction and how we can access it to create the lives we desire, raise our energy, and feel good.
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Today we talk about the link between chronotype--your sleep/wake patterns--and well-being and also cover some strategies Polly is using to try to get a good night's sleep and wake feeling more energized. Research reminds us that knowing our periods of peak production and lag times can help us be healthier and happier. And we answer the question are early risers really happier? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Author of The Art of Stopping, David Kundtz talks about the importance of learning to get quiet, to become still so we can hear the wisdom we have within. Kundtz believes we have all the inner wisdom we need to live a good life, but we must break free from the noise of the world to hear it. The inner life dictates the outer life, Kundtz says and in this episode, he tells us how to access that inner wisdom.
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Making peace with how you look and feeling good about the body you are in is an important aspect of living a healthy and happy life. Research shows that when we learn to filter out the messages that lead to comparison or doubt we can feel better about who we are. We deserve that. Because no matter how tall you are, no matter how thin or thick, no matter the color of your hair or eyes, you are a marvel. We all deserve to feel fabulous about the bodies we have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nita Sweeney, author of Depression Hates a Moving Target, talks about her experience with depression and bipolar disorder and how moving--running even just 60 seconds at first with her dog-- helped her find her own inner strength and cope with mental illness. Nita says we can get help and find the support we need to feel healthier and happier in our lives. Tune in to this important conversation.
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Stress is unavoidable, but we can change how we think about it and when we do, our health gets better. Now, with many people headed back to offices and others trying to find a new life balance, it's a good time to learn to manage our stress at work, before we try to manage anything else. In this episode, we get into the different approaches to stress and simple management strategies to ease it during the workday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Author Kim Forrester tells us how to activate our sixth sense and how we can connect to our psychic energy. Our intuitive power is not a mystery she says, but a sense we all have and one relied on by some of the most successful people in the world. And, learn what we share with the wolves. It's a lot. Check out the Simply Start practice here: https://youtu.be/LsuqsD6KgiI
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Managing our time well is about more than getting stuff done. Science says the right kind of time-use strategies will boost our well-being and improve our health, which ultimately helps us be more productive. Listen today to learn about how we can tweak our schedule to feel better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transitions can be difficult and scary, but when we let go of our expectations and become open to the possibilities we will find a path of greater meaning and less stress. We talk about it today with author, actor, Tedx speaker, G. Brian Benson.
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Research shows about half of all people are experiencing what psychologists are calling re-entry anxiety, the kind of anxiety that comes as we learn how to navigate this new world. But some discomfort, managed, or "optimal" discomfort can propel us, help us engage with life in a fun and new way, and lead to growth and vitality. In this episode, we explore what it means and how we can use it.
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We can all create a movement, a ripple of impact, that adds joy and meaning to our lives and changes the world for the better. Marc Angelo Coppola, podcaster and founder of Valhalla and the Superhero Academy tells us how to do it. What will your ripple of impact be?
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It's easy to get riled and upset, but that constant stressed state can do damage to our minds and bodies and keep us from the clarity we need to manage difficult moments. Today, Polly offers some quick-and-easy, in-the-moment strategies you can use to diffuse these stressful moments and relax.
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Rachael Wolff, author of Letters from a Better Me, explains how we can use letters to figure things out, tap into our spiritual side, and develop awareness and acceptance that allows us to break painful patterns in our lives.
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You don't have to feel good all the time to live a meaningful, even happy life. Learning to feel all of the difficult emotions is what allows us to move forward despite challenging circumstances. In this episode, we talk about how to avoid toxic positivity or the idea that we need to be happy all the time. We can feel good and feel it all.
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Everything is energy. When you learn to "mind" your energy, Michelle Welch, an attorney, author, and now owner of metaphysical stores, talks about how we can become aware of our own energy and use it to elevate our moods, help others, and navigate the world more comfortably. And Polly learns what it means when the numbers 111 show up everywhere!
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Maureen Calamia, author of Creating Luminous Spaces talks about Feng shui, biophilia, and how we can align with our natural elements wood, fire, earth, water, metal to connect to our higher energy and live a more luminous life indoors and out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
No doubt life is filled with challenging moments and battering adversity. Yet even in the most difficult moments, there can be growth and opportunity. Psychologists call it post-traumatic growth and many of us are experiencing it right now. Polly Campbell tells you how, today on Simply Said. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Farmer, tea expert, and author of Growing Your Own Tea Garden: The Guide to Growing and Harvesting Flavorful Teas in Your Backyard talks about the health benefits of tea and how we can grow our own tea gardens and brew our own blends, right now in our gardens or the pots out back. Find Jodi at www.jodihelmer.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There is nothing wrong with feeling big emotion even if it's sadness or fear. In fact, allowing yourself to acknowledge your feelings, is an important way to cope with them. So what can we do when we are feeling bad? Polly covers how to vent, validate, and experience all the ups and downs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are you a sensitive striver? A hard worker who feels deeply, leads with empathy, and yet never feels as though you are doing enough? Yep been there, but not anymore. Thanks to today's guest Melody Wilding, we don't have to sabotage ourselves. Our sensitivity can be our superpower. Learn how to manage the inner critic and use your sensitive tendencies to thrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Curiosity can help you banish worry and stress and feel healthier, happier, and more connected. And it all starts by asking questions. Acting curious builds empathy, ease, and enthusiasm. It attracts novelty which also makes life fun and interesting. Here are some ways to think about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There are many different ways to tell a story and we tell them all the time. But the way we tell the story of our lives determines the kind of lives we'll live. Tell a story of hardship, unhappiness, and challenge, that will be what you notice. Tell the story of overcoming adversity and thriving, well you'll get that too. This episode explains how you can revise your life story and change your life for the better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thinking about what we have to eliminate or cut out of our lives to live well, feels hard and punishing. Instead, let's shift our focus to what we can add in to enhance our lives, to renew, and recharge. When we do that, we create all kinds of positive momentum and that helps us build energy, joy, and vitality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Spring is a time for new growth and fresh starts. In this episode we'll talk about one way we can boost our natural vitality by identifying and plugging the energy drains that keep us feeling stuck, tired, and burned out. No matter what is going on in the world, we can create good habits that will help us feel renewed and reenergized. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Prevention is the key when it comes to keeping our kids safe from addiction. Author of The Addiction Inoculation and The Gift of Failure, Jessica Lahey shares some strategies and her own story as a teacher, mom, and alcoholic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Learning to use our sixth sense, our intuition, can help us make better decisions and live with greater ease. In today's show intuitive business strategist and energy healer Amy Schuber tells us how to do it. Amy Schuber is at www.amyschuber.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When we are in a flurry of doing--working, playing, parenting, living full lives--we can wind up feeling depleted, overwhelmed, burned out. Listen to today's episode and learn how to avoid that kind of energetic crash.
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Can we really make a positive difference in this world. Yep, and doing that might look different than what you think. Activism isn't violent, or damaging--it can even be quiet. Today we talk to Kate Hanley, How to Be a Better Person, who tells us what it means to be an activist today and how we can use our skills and talents to make a positive difference in our communities.
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If life feels hard and draining, if your days feel like a drag it could be because your behaviors don't align with what matters to you most. We can change that. Polly shares how she did that in her own life and how it helped her recharge.
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As part of our continuing series You, Recharged we talk with trainer and fitness expert Tonya Robson who tells us how to maximize our movement to strengthen our bodies and elevate our moods--just while we are wandering around the house. A customized workout routine and a little bit of creativity can help us get in shape and experience a natural high. Even five minutes makes a difference.
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Feeling the winter blues? Here are some ways to manage your mindset to create better wellbeing, health, energy, and yes, even joy --even during the shorter days of winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Time to recharge and start the New Year with vitality and energy and that means setting good goals. Goals that inspire us and drive us toward the things that add value, fun, and meaning.
Author of the DEB Method Debra Eckerling explains how to reach our Goaltopia to to live a healthier, happier life now and going forward.
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Holding tight to expectations about what we'd like the New Year to bring can lead to more stress, upset, disappointment. Plus, we can't hold 2021 to the same expectations from previous years because the world has changed and so have we. Things are bound to be different, so take the pressure off. Don't expect anything, but be open to everything. By being realistic, proactive, and maintaining perspective, we can kick 2020 to the curb and move into 2021 feeling a whole lot better. Here's how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Celebrations don't have to be grandiose, fancy affairs, they can be quiet moments where we share our love and positive energy. By celebrating the moments of our lives this way, we tap into the goodness that exists even during hard times.
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'Tis the season for giving, but before you start giving your time and money, and experience that 'helper's high,' there are some things to consider to make sure your contributions make a positive difference to the causes you care about. Chris Benninger, CEO and President of Guide Dogs for the Blind, talks about her non-profit work and how you can evaluate the causes and organizations that matter to you before you donate a dollar.
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One thing I've learned this year is that keeping things simple helps me manage stress and create comfort. This got me thinking about minimalism and how clearing clutter from my mind, environment, and schedule has helped me become more purposeful and deliberate in my life. So what is minimalism and how can it help us create a more meaningful experience? We talk about it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It can get messy, it may not be pretty, but you can get through it and you can learn from it," says Dr. Carrie Hastings in today's episode. The sport psychologist and mental health clinician for the Los Angeles Rams NFL football team, shares some of the strategies that can help us ease the pressure even in these pressure-filled moments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I didn't always believe it, and I certainly didn't practice it--not in the beginning--but I've since learned that the most practical way to raise the level of your life is to practice gratitude. Even during these crazy times, a regular practice of gratitude can make you healthier, happier, and more connected to the people you care about. In this episode, we cover a few easy ways to get your gratitude on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Boredom can trigger depressed moods and bad habits, but how can we keep things interesting even when we are stuck in the mundane of a daily routine? We'll cover some practical boredom-busting strategies in this episode. And, we'll also explain how deliberate stillness can actually be an antidote to boredom and foster our creativity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
One way to experience more happiness is to believe you can be happier. In this episode, we talk about the research and the strategies that can help us feel happier no matter what's going on the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Choose compassion. Not only will you help others who are struggling, but the choice will boost your mood, improve your heart health, and leave you feeling better no matter what's going on in the world. Here's how to do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Remote work has become the reality for millions of us now and Laura Vanderkam, author of The New Corner Office offers plenty of tips to make working at home more fun, efficient, and productive.
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I've added some pandemic pounds this year, but I'm cutting the cravings for ice cream and other high-carb snacks and feeling better. In today's show, we cover some science-backed strategies that might help you too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The most effective leaders are consensus-builders, not bullies. In this episode, we talk about how we can all be more effective leaders at home and at work, inspiring and motivating our kids and our teams to collaborate and succeed no matter the task. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Will you accept the offer? Or reject it? How we answer that question determines what we will draw into our lives next, says Gary Hirsch, visual artist and creative consultant who draws from his improv background to find creative solutions for business and life. Gary discusses this and other thoughts about what it means to live a creative life in this week's pod.
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Feeling like a fraud? Filled with self-doubt? Psychologists estimate about 70 percent of us experience Imposter Syndrome. What does that mean and how can we deal with it before it sabotages our success? We'll cover it all in this episode of Simply Said. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Life has plenty of challenges -- we've experienced many this year alone. Last week was a super difficult one for me. But, it's how we deal with the downside that makes a difference. How we manage the sadness and stress and upset can add meaning and depth to our life experience. We can use our difficult feelings to motivate us and build resilience. And there are plenty of ways to do it well. In this episode, I'll offer some of the things I've been trying. They might help you too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
School psychologist and behavior specialist Trish Thompson shares approaches we can use to create a learning environment to help our kids and ourselves focus, learn, and even have fun doing it. How do we start? Adjust your expectations. Find Trish Thompson at https://www.facebook.com/groups/learningwolimits Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I put off cleaning the shelf long enough. but, not anymore. I pushed through the procrastination and got 'er done today. Do you have something you've been putting off? Here's why procrastination ups our stress and anxiety and how we can counteract it to feel better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Research shows that an important part of living a healthy, happy life full of well-being is to take time to relax and enjoy the little things. Here's how to do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Meditation can help us calm our thoughts, ease stress, improve immune function and just feel better -- but often we think it's too hard, something we could never do. Well, I'm here to tell you if this Type A restless soul can meditate, you can too. Here are three approaches to try and start your own 5-minute practice and why I think you'll like it. Simply Nifty, Sharon Salzberg Loving-Kindness Meditation, https://www.mindful.org/loving-kindness-takes-time-sharon-salzberg/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How can we be understood and connect better with others even now? We'll talk about it here and offer some strategies you can use to improve all your communication now and going forward.
Simply Nifty Link: Very Well Mind: Types of Nonverbal Communication; https://www.verywellmind.com/types-of-nonverbal-communication-2795397 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stop cramming and highlighting and instead set learning goals and use distributed practice to retain what you are learning online or in the classroom. This 'sode covers simple learning strategies that we -- and our kids -- can use to stay sharp now whether we are taking online classes or going back into the classroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Author of Strength: Meditation for Wisdom, Balance, and Power, Sue Patton Thoele, www.suepattonthoele.com joins us for the S2 interview to talk about how we can use our core qualities to integrate our hearts with our heads and cultivate inner strength. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Learning to notice and experience our emotions -- even the uncomfortable ones -- are key to living a less stressful, more rewarding life. In this episode, we cover 15 easy-peasy ways to do it. And, you're bound to feel better by the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Acceptance is not resignation or giving in, it's a way of seeing the reality of the moment so you can be calm, relaxed, responsive. It feels a whole lot better than pushing back against life all the time, and you'll make better decisions that will help you thrive in the next moment. This episode will explain how to do it. Also, check out the Simply Nifty rec: The War of Art: https://stevenpressfield.com/books/the-war-of-art/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Choosing certain actions and behaviors can impact our feelings. Hobbies that interest you, social connection (even via Zoom), exercise, and other positive activities can lead to positive feelings and elevate your days, no matter what you are experiencing. Research by University North Carolina Chapel Hill, https://thewell.unc.edu/2020/06/30/how-to-have-a-better-day-during-the-pandemic/
Simply Nifty: Why Masks Work, https://video.nhpbs.org/video/how-well-do-masks-work-ke2qje/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Emotional triggers can cause us to eat, drink, or unconsciously dip into other bad behaviors that can have a destructive impact on our lives. But, with a little awareness and understanding, we can identify our triggers and find other ways to stay psychologically safe before they wreak havoc in our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This year it's more important than ever that you take your vacation time. Whether you take a stay-cation or a vacation, time away from work and the household routine eases stress, boosts mood, and even makes you more likely to get a raise. Yep. Research shows that employees come back more focused and productive after time away and more likely to receive raises and bonuses than those who never get away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do something fun, get outside, and take time out to lay the foundation for healthy habits that will soothe your soul, support your body, and boost your mood. I'll explain why and offer some other holistic health -- mind-body-spirit -- strategies you can use every day to boost immune function and feel good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Author Tim Tamashiro talks about how to explore and shape our lives in a way that allows us to do what we love, do what we are good at, do what the world needs, and do what we can be rewarded for. When what we do involves all those aspects, that is Ikigai. And, Ikigai can help us feel happier and more satisfied no matter what we are facing. Tamashiro says "Do More Your." S2 Interview: Tim Tamashiro, author of How to Ikigai, Lessons for Finding Happiness and Living Your Life's Purpose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What to do when you don't feel like doing anything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Author Stephanie Krikorian talks about how she got her self-help fix and the lessons she learned along the way. Maybe, says the author of Zen Bender, nothing was broken to begin with. Tune in to this fun and thoughtful discussion about growth, exploration, and self-acceptance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We've heard plenty about detoxifying our bodies from sugar and processed foods, alcohol, and the other things that can keep us from living our best lives. Maybe you've even gone on a detox diet yourself. Now it's time for a mental detox. Learn how to release the bad beliefs and thoughts that keep us caught in stress and limitation. With this episode, you'll learn to clear the mental clutter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When I got married, I wanted to live in a duplex with him on one side, me on the other. Instead, we bought a house, and over the last 18 years, I've had a lot to learn about strengthening my relationships and supporting my marriage. I went to some of the top relationship experts to do it. Here are some of my favorite tips for keeping any relationship strong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
While nobody I know would pick pain over comfort or hardship over happiness, plenty of people find ways to transform the most difficult of situations into greater resilience and growth opportunities. Here's how you can do it too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We all have flaws and shortcomings, but when we can accept them in ourselves, we can better love others to develop closer relationships and greater peace in our lives, says Dr. Brad Reedy, clinical director of Evoke Therapy Programs and author of The Audacity to Be You: Learning to Love Your Horrible Rotten Self. Find Dr. Reedy at www.evoketherapy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Whew, was I feeling rundown. The lingering stress and uncertainty was weighing on me. I was mentally exhausted. Having a hard time making decisions and staying positive. But, I didn't want to stay stuck in that downward cycle. Here's how I handled it and these tips might help you too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There is one thing that is just as contagious as coronavirus, and when we spread this, we all do better. It's kindness and in this episode, we explore what it looks like in the time of COVID-19 and how it will help us going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The greatest artists, innovators, leaders, parents, are able to flex and move with each situation. To see things differently and adopt a flexible mindset that allows them to grow and change and respond in powerful ways no matter what the situation calls for. Guess what? We are wired to do this too and right now an agile and adaptive mindset is a powerful tool for both our health and happiness. Here's how to develop yours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When we learn what it takes to be happy, then we can find our way to it and experience happiness even and especially during the roughest times. Valerie Alexander learned how to do this during one of the toughest times in her life and what she learned is just as relevant for today. Find Valerie Alexander and her book Happiness as a Second Language at www.speakhappiness.com. Polly is @PLCampbell on Twitter and Facebook @PollyCampbellAuthor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Creativity isn't about making masterworks. It's about copping a growth mindset, positive attitude, innovative attitude, and flexible problem-solving strategy. Get it. Creativity is just the thing we need to get through these difficult times. The good news is we are all creative. I'll tell you how to access your creative spirit and make for a better day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Covid-19 virus means big changes to our routines, but we have put some new ones in place to help. In this episode, I talk with Sherrri Sacconaghi about the importance of a routine and how you can create a simple one to help you manage stress and change. Find me on Twitter @PLCampbell, Facebook @PollyCampbellAuthor, where we are sharing coping ideas and more. Find Sherri Sacconaghi's blog at skinny-truth.com. Today's Simply Nifty are video workouts from T's Garage Fitness, check it out on Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We can deal with the uncertainty and stress to make this time safer and more meaningful for everyone by challenging our thoughts, finding perspective, easing stress, managing the moment, and trying a few other things. By being deliberate in our thoughts and choices, we can feel better and take care of each other during this wild time. I share some of what I'm working on in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Author and athlete Meredith Atwood talks about her year of no-nonsense and how, after taking an honest look at her life, she decided to quit drinking, leave her job, and get rid of the people-pleasing and self-sabotaging behaviors that were making her miserable. And she offers some thoughts about how we can live more fulfilling lives too. Check out the Year of No Nonsense by Meredith Atwood.
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Nobody likes to be rejected. Heck, I don't even like the word. Rejection can cause mental stress and even physical pain. But, if we deal with it the right way, that pain can also be motivating. In this episode, I'll share some of the science-based strategies I use to manage rejection and how we can actually use those setbacks to our advantage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This S2 Interview features Dr. Christine Carter, author of The Sweet Spot: How to Accomplish More by Doing Less, who says life doesn't have to be hard for us to be productive and successful. Instead, we can access our "effortless power" to get more done and feel better about what we are doing. Learn how in this episode and check out Christine Carter's books and work at www.christinecarter.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
An optimistic attitude can improve your health, happiness, and even help you live longer. So what do you do if you are leaning like the Pisa of pessimism? Polly explains how to behave optimistically even when you are feeling down. Research links: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2894461/
https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/the-benefits-of-optimism-are-real.html
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Polly used to worry about everything. What-iffing her life away. But, not anymore. In this episode, Polly and Sherri talk about how worry can lead to more trouble, and what we do now so our worries so don't get in our way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Excuses, putdowns, playing it safe, these are a few of the ways we deal with self-doubt. Thing is, all of these sabotage our goals and keep us from doing the things that add fun and meaning to our lives. So, let's shut down that self-doubt. Or at least manage it better. We'll talk about how, in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this always-on world of distraction, it can be hard to remember even where we parked our car. But, memory hacks can help. Also, remember to check out the joy bots and other creations from Gary Hirsch mentioned in today's Simply Nifty segment. These painted dominoes are a Simply Nifty way to remember our strength and courage. Find Gary on Etsy at GaryHirschartshop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When we know what we care about and value, and align our actions with those things, we create a foundation for lingering happiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Polly and her buddy Sherri Sacconaghi talk over plans for 2020 and how intentions can help you take the small, daily steps needed to achieve your big goals. It starts by, well, just getting started. Happy New Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Author Nancy Davis Kho talks about how writing 50 thank you notes in one year changed the way she experienced her world, helped her ease anxiety, and find calm during a challenging year. We really can feel better, one letter at a time. Check out Nancy's work here: www.daviskho.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Questions -- even more than their answers -- can help you grow and get ahead and feel good. In this episode, we'll tell you how the power of inquiry works and offer some ideas about how you can come up with your own good questions to help create a happier life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This episode originally aired in April 2019, but it's worth thinking about not just during the holiday season, but all year long. Take time to mark the moments of your life with small celebrations and you're more likely to savor them and feel more satisfaction. That helps us create momentum that guides us toward even our bigger goals. Here's how to do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Invest in yourself. By adding some simple practices, new habits, and old loves you might just find yourself, dare I say it, having more fun, feeling more energetic, and alive in 2020. Here are some of the things that can help you create the life you want in the year ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If your holiday traditions are more stressful than celebratory, time to adapt or toss them out altogether. Today, Sherri and I talk about how to deal with holiday stress by shifting the way we celebrate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It isn't easy to stay upbeat and positive when it feels like the world is full of bad news, but by carefully choosing your words and using positive quotes and affirmations you can stay hopeful even during hard times. Author and speaker Allen Klein tells us how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stress can make us sick and keep us from enjoying our lives, but with this toolbox of stress-management tips, you'll find it easier to manage the madness even this time of year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It all seems so simple, and a bit woo-woo. I mean really can you become healthier, happier, and more connected simply by practicing gratitude? Yep. My bestie Sherri is back and we unpack all things gratitude here, on Simply Said and suggest ways you can bring more gratitude into your life this Thanksgiving season. Have a comment, idea, question? Tweet me @PLCampbell, sign up for the How to Live an Awesome Life Newsletter at www.imperfectspirituality.com and connect with Sherri at www.skinny-truth.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Best-selling author and organizer extraordinaire, Julie Morgenstern shares how we can use our space and time to create more meaning, here on Simply Said. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There are lots of ways to document your day, thoughts, life. Find one that works for you, pick up a pad of paper and pen, and get journaling. I'll tell you how in this episode and explain how journaling can help you live well, do good, be happy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There is plenty we can do to get luckier. In this Halloween-week episode, I'll tell you how to make your own luck and use superstitions to improve your performance. I'll keep my fingers crossed that you'll listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mindfulness can help us ease stress and reconnect to the present moment. And, when we do, we feel happier and more relaxed no matter what's going on around us. In this episode, mindfulness expert Donald Altman, the author of Reflect to the Wisdom of Here and Now shows us how we can use mindfulness as a practical way to navigate our days to feel better in the middle of our busy and chaotic lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Self-compassion not only eases stress, but it can improve relationships, help us overcome errors, achieve our goals, and be more creative and innovative. It can even help us get more done. And it is so much more empowering than beating ourselves up with self-criticism. In this episode, I'll tell you how it helps and how you can use it, no matter what you are dealing with. Research by Kristin Neff, www.self-compassion.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
My buddy Sherri is back and today we are talking about how to build connection and resilience by helping others. In turn, we feel better too. Check out Sherri's blog on adult anorexia at www.skinny-truth.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Setbacks are part of the deal, but we can practice and build our most resilient nature to power through the heartache to recover and thrive. We'll talk about some ways to do it here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Many of us feel sleepy and tired after lunch. It's part a natural cycle but, but it's an inconvenient one for sure if you are working, parenting, or you know, living. It isn't easy to take a nap every time you are tired at 2 p.m., fortunately, there are a few other things we can do to rev up our energy -- and we cover them here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sherri, Polly's friend of 30 years, gives her take on how she uses the practices mentioned in past episodes and other practical ways to enhance sleep, build positive habits, and start her day with a morning ritual. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We don't always feel like hustling toward our goals, but there are a few ways to keep going even when we are feeling unmotivated. In this episode, we will talk about intrinsic motivation, values alignment, and a couple of other things that can help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Choosing a few simple, repeatable, behaviors or rituals to start your day can help you create the intention, mood, and motivation that will get you off to a great start and infuse your day with positive energy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Don't worry about eliminating bad habits, focus on adding in better ones. By doing that, I was able to lose weight and feel healthier. This episode continues the discussion started in Ep. 22 about how we develop habits, how they drive our actions, and how we can replace those that aren't working for us with something better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We build habits whether we are aware of them or not. In this episode, we'll explore how we can be more in tune with what is driving our lives so we can add in more of what we want. And, I've got an update on the sleep schedule episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are you getting enough sleep? Most of us aren't, yet there are a few simple things we can do to get better quality sleep and be healthier, happier, more productive. In this episode, we'll talk about creating a sleep schedule to help you maximize your shut-eye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Self-talk can motivate and inspire or drag us down. In this episode, we'll talk about how to use those inner voices to create your greatest success and how to quiet them when they get in your way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Creativity isn't just for master painters like Picasso or writers like Shakespeare. All of us can rely on our innate creativity to make art and manage budget issues, parenting dilemmas, and other life problems. Here's how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Uncertainty is uncomfortable, for sure, but it can also lead to the kind of growth and opportunity that leaves us feeling alive and excited. How can we move from the upset of uncertainty into a place of Optimal Discomfort? We'll talk about it in today's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Everyday stresses like traffic jams and relationship conflicts, scheduling issues, and work challenges are costing us money and ruining our health.
But, these easy-peasy strategies can help you diffuse the stress of the moment and move on in a healthier, happier, more productive way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Awe, the big goosebump emotion, can ease our stress, make us more generous and leave us feeling more connected -- a part of something special. But too often we miss the everyday awe that exists in our lives. Today we'll talk about all things awesome and how we can get more of that, right in the middle of our regular routine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Changes in routine and other daily distractions can make it hard to stay focused on our goals and the must-do tasks of our day. But there are a few simple strategies I use to stay focused no matter what's going on. They might work for you too, so listen up! We'll cover it here on Simply Said. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Research says living with purpose can make us happier and healthier and even help us to live longer. But what do we do if we don't have a clue what our purpose is? No worries, you're probably expressing it anyhow. In this episode, we'll cover the importance of purpose and how to edge a little closer to it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Life is full of noise and distractions that can amp up our stress, harm our health, and leave us reactive and uptight. This brings down our mood, diminishes our creativity and productivity -- making it hard to get anything done -- and limits our joy. Our Joy, people. It takes a lot of energy to be busy and noisy and "on" all the time. But when we take time out to be quiet -- a few minutes each day -- or even to meditate, life opens up. We feel better, more connected and more alive. Here's how to do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When we believe that with consistent effort we can learn and grow throughout our lives, we get better. A growth mindset can help us improve, persist, cope with setbacks and create new opportunities and there are plenty of practical ways you can build it into your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Emotions make us uniquely human. They can be a great source of motivation, or they can hold us back and keep us stuck in upset. But, when we learn how to manage our biggest emotions, we can diffuse the big, bad, scary ones and use our feelings to elevate our lives. In this episode, we'll discuss a couple of ways to do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We all want to feel good, have a lasting sense of satisfaction and joy. But that kind of happiness doesn't linger when we buy a new pair of pumps or our team wins the big game. Instead, it comes with meaning, purpose, and our willingness to wish others well. Today, we'll talk about hedonic and eudaimonic happiness and how we can all feel better, longer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Research shows, that when we take a second to first blow out the candles on a birthday cake, we will enjoy the cake more. Simple celebrations and rituals like that can make life more fun and add to our well-being, success, and satisfaction. I'll tell you why, in this episode of Simply Said. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Every few months I have an appointment with the dermatologist to check for melanoma. They found it once before, and that was enough to make every scan scary. So, I muster my courage, the same stuff I use in parenting and writing books and coping with adversity, to get through. And you can too. In this episode, we talk about the kind of courage we all have and how we can cultivate it to cope with the tough times and create some momentum in for the things that matter most in life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rejection hurts. But after we complain and whine for a bit, we can use these strategies to persist and push through the pain to prevail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Compassion and kindness not only help others, but it will elevate your life and inspire others to be kinder too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You don't have to don a cape or bodysuit to feel powerful and create goodness in the world. Gratitude, Optimism, and Curiosity can help and I'll explain why and the easy-peasy ways they come into play every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I was stuck and tired all the time and knew something needed to change -- I hated that it was me. But, now I'm living well, doing good, and being happy. And if I can do it, so can you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I love a good plan. But life rarely accommodates and things change on a daily basis. So, I'm adopting a more agile mindset to help me respond -- and even enjoy -- those changing circumstances, rather than getting thrown by them. Ready to give it a try too? Then, listen up and learn how an agile mindset can make it easier to deal with change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It can be tough to stay on track when we feel like we aren't getting anywhere. Helloooo, took me years to write my first book. But, when we notice all the little steps we are completing along the way, that progress can help motivate us until we reach our grandest goals. That's the power of Small Wins -- and I'll tell you how to use it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tired of being tired all the time? Yep. Me too. But, by using a few simple strategies, I amped up my energy and now, can even stay up past 8 p.m. like a real grownup. Actually, I do feel a ton better. Not so wiped out at the end of the day. The stuff I talk about in this episode really helped me and I'm hoping it makes your life easier too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices