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Patricia Elliot
Welcome to MindCircles Podcast hosted by Patricia Elliot, a sought after Life Coach and highly popular author of self-educational books, Inspirational Speaker, Broadcaster, Blogger, Academic Examiner, and founder of Mindcircles - a tool box of self-help, self-educational tools. In MindCircles episodes Patricia shares information and her proven psychological techniques that she has developed and enjoyed over the last 30 years that enable her to live life to the fullest. Be inspired and motivated and you too will build resilience, live life in a more positive and fulfilling way, realise your true potential and create the life you want. Thank you for listening to my podcast. You can continue to support me by clicking the PayPal button above.
This is the second of two episodes on controlling relationships. Before you take action you need to recognise if you are in a controlling relationship so I recommend you listen to the first episode 40A. Once you know the signs you can take action. Every situation is different but I know from experience that controlling behaviour, whether it's emotional, mental or psychological is abuse. Everyone accepts that physical violence is abusive but the 'unseen' emotional and mental manipulation is destructive abuse. Many people experience emotional, mental and psychological manipulation and have suffered for many years until it seems the norm. It is not, it is abuse and you need to take action. I hope these tips help you make a decision. I wish you well on your journey of taking back control of your own life. I know from experience and although life was challenging, taking back control brought peace, calm and happier times. My MindCircles ABC helped me improve my confidence and self-esteem. Please practice them regularly so that they become your friend on the shoulder. Virtual hugs to you x
This is the first of two episodes about controlling relationships. In this I talk about signs to help you recognise if you're in a controlling relationship. This is important because controlling behaviour is ABUSE whether it's emotional, mental, psychological or physical Of course, if abuse is physical you must take action immediately if your life is in danger. This is a difficult topic and every situation is different but I have experienced a controlling relationship and believe me, taking control of your own life brings peace, calm and happiness. Take action now.
I love Autumn, the changing colours of nature but shorter, darker days can cause some (if not all) people to be anxious, overwhelmed, stressed, and depressed. Even if you don't experience these you can never have enough tips to cope with whatever life throws at you, Autumn blues or not. As always my tips are to inspire, motivate, energise you to live life to the fullest - proven psychologically effective tips - it's never too late to start and make my ABC your good habit - along with my (trademark!) tips SMILE & LAUGH they cost you nothing. Virtual hugs to all x
Life is becoming even more challenging and it is vital in times of chaos and uncertainty to have tips and techniques to help you cope. Here are my proven psychologically effective strategies to help you endure every day even in a more positive way and improve your mental, emotional and psychological wellbeing. My tips are easy but what is hard is actually using them! It's never too late to start - so begin now and believe me, they do work. And of course my two trade mark tips - smile and laugh they cost you nothing. Virtual hugs to you all.
No-one is immune from past conditioning. We all face life’s challenges and we need to be able to overcome them and manage them. What often holds us back are the effects of past conditioning and it can trigger you now and negatively.
Past conditioning is about words, phrases, things you were told or taught as a child and you carry these words throughout your life. Many things you are told and taught when growing up are negative and when carried throughout your life they impact negatively on you and hold you back from achieving your goals, fulfilling your dreams and living your life to the fullest.
But don’t worry you can overcome past conditioning and cope with whatever life throws at you by using my wellbeing techniques. Listen on…
Life is ever-changing and is becoming more and more challenging so it is vital to practice self-care. Here are some tips to help you practice this. Self-care is not complex it is what it sounds like - it means taking care of yourself. Remember if you don't take care of yourself you are not able to take care of others. When you look after yourself you feel better, your confidence and self-esteem improves, your relationships improve and you are able to share your care with others.
It was Summer Solstice this week in the Northern hemisphere so I thought this topic was particularly appropriate.. Even the word Solstice combines the Latin words for sun and sistere – which means to stand still or solstitium meaning sun stands still. Life continues to be challenging and I wanted to give you some tips on how to cope with these challenges and an excellent way is to still your mind. There are many celebrations of the solstice around the world so why not have your own celebration by bringing some peace and quiet in to your life. Now I hear you say ‘no chance’ of having peace and quiet in my life! But you can - why not start now with my tips. You improve your emotional, psychological, mental and overall wellbeing - what more could you want.
Don’t let fear hold you back - have the courage to acknowledge your fears. Life continues to be challenging - you can get overwhelmed and frustrated even afraid. Negative thoughts start to creep in – negative news on the media, the little voice in your head constantly niggling you with negative thoughts. You start believing them. I'm here to remind you that you have inner strength and courage and to remember the power of your mind. There are proven psychological techniques (like my ABC) that are effective, when practiced regularly, to turn negative thoughts into positive ones. Here are my tips to help you lead a fulfilling life.
Most of us have been rejected possibly a few times and even the word raises fear and anxiety. Well, don't be afraid or anxious anymore. Here are tips to help you turn rejection into opportunity. With resilience and courage, you can face anything or anyone. Rejection hurts and is universal but with a change of mindset, you can turn it around for your benefit. Use rejection as free education, as a learning experience. When you do this nothing holds you back from achieving your goals and creating the life you want.
If, like many, you have been feeling tired and exhausted over the last few months then I offer these tips to help you charge ahead into Spring with confidence. With everything happening around the world it is understandable if you are feeling anxious overwhelmed. No-one knows what is around the corner but when you use these tips you will feel better and more confident to cope with whatever life throws at you..
Hygge is a Danish way of living and living simply. It’s about taking pleasure in the small things in life. It’s about living in the present and feeling content. It aligns with my book Inner Success and Inner Happiness. Slow down, enjoy every moment, use all your senses, live in the moment and you will be more positive, feel more relaxed, and rejuvenated. Why would you not want this?
Proactive resilience breaks the stress cycle and with the challenging months we have had and the festive period which is always stressful anyway it is important to know how to de-stress and change your mindset. Ditch the word ‘can’t and find proactive resilience by using my ABC - start with A and say I CAN change the way I think I can be more positive and I can create the life I want; then B for breathing and C for using your creative imagination. It's never too late to start.
Cynicism and fear both hold you back and why would you want to hold yourself back and stop yourself from experiencing the wonders of life and I mean both the challenges and the opportunities. Remember when you learn from challenges and turn them into opportunities, doors open which would remain closed if you are cynical. Learn how to stop being a cynic. Change your mindset now and be open to all life's opportunities.
Perseverance is your ability to stick with it through thick and thin no matter what life throws at you. However, you need some tips on how to do this, such as, think of the satisfaction and pleasure you finish the task or project; you need to practice self-control; you need to be committed long-term; you need passion and purpose - when you have these you will be resilient and with courage you can endure every day in a different even positive way. Keep smiling and laughing - they cost you nothing.
If you feel you are at a crossroads or struggling to make decisions particularly big decisions that could change the course of your future then you might be wondering what can you do, what if you make the wrong decision and many more decisions. Now this may sound overly simple but no matter what you decide there is no right or wrong decision for example if things turn out not to be what you expected. Why is there no right or wrong decision? Why is taking the wrong path ok? Well it’s because taking the wrong path which turns out not what you expect gives you the opportunity to learn from it (that is of course if you do learn from it). If you don’t, then take it from me, you will end up repeating the same mistakes until you learn from them.
Kintsugi is a 400 year old Japanese art of repairing cracked pottery with gold. making it stronger and more beautiful. Listen to find out how it applies to your overall wellbeing - take a moment to think about your imperfections and turn them into your gold threads of strength.
Recently I was looking back at old diaries, notes and papers which caused me pain. I realised I was ruminating instead of reflecting. I have put together information here on the difference between ruminating and reflection along with tips on how to use self-reflection to deal with life's challenges and move forward positively.
Have you been feeling stuck or at a standstill? It's time to change your mindset and be open to new possibilities. This is a time for personal growth. Here are 5 top tips to help you open your eyes, awaken to opportunities and create the life you want. You, and only you, are in charge of your life and the choices you make. Ditch negativity. My ABC will help improve your overall wellbeing.
Tips on how to stop past conditioning and give yourself permission to be happy, successful, learn from mistakes and just be YOU - take control of your life, own it and create the life you want. Start now using myABC proven psychological techniques for improving your emotional, mental and overall wellbeing.
Relationships with a narcissist are toxic and impact your mental and overall health. Sometimes you don't even know that your partner, spouse, friend or colleague is a narcissist. Find out how to RECOGNISE a narcissist, what tactics they use to control you and how to RESIST them but better still know how to HEAL yourself for your overall wellbeing.
In this episode, you learn about gaslighting and some techniques that a 'gaslighter' uses. This helps you recognise if you are experiencing gaslighting which is vital. Once you recognise gaslighting you are then able to resist and heal. There are tips on how to resist the gaslighter along with tips on how to heal. Using these tips and my ABC technique you learn to become confident and strong and know that you deserve the best.
Life is ever-changing - you need to be flexible, adaptable and resilient. Tips on how to embrace and manage change no matter what life throws at you.
Resilience helps you live life to the fullest and it is especially important in challenging times. In this episode I share tips on how to maintain resilience. Use the tips and enjoy - you can create the life you want.
It is crucial that we all try to keep and maintain hope. When you have hope your mental and physical health improves. It is especially important to find a sense of purpose in times of crisis. Having passion and purpose protects your mental health. In this episode I offer tips on how to keep and maintain hope. Follow these tips and you will feel better.
Clearing the clutter and cleaning your home ready for Christmas can be or is therapeutic. You feel better too. And of course, clearing your physical space also gives you clarity of mind ready for Christmas and let's you feel fresh for the new year, and of course, who doesn’t want a fresh start for 2021!!
So start clearing the clutter now. I offer some tips here on how to start clearing the clutter of your mind so that you are ready for anything over the festive period. Virtual hugs.
2020 has been bizarre so why not create a new bizarre Christmas tradition? Norway hides brooms. Guatemala cleans houses. What will your new tradition be? Grief plays a part too for many who have lost loved ones so there are tips to help you cope with the festive season. Sending a smile and virtual hugs to keep spirits up over the festive season. Join my MindCircles community and tell me what your new tradition is.
More than ever this year we need to keep calm (emotionally and in our spending!). Don't overspend, it will just cause stress later. Remember it's not how much you spend but how much love you give. Be kind to yourself and to others. Take a moment to do my ABC. Find a funny moment in each day. I know more than anyone what it's like to lose a loved one so please try to focus on the memories. Virtual hugs to all
When life is getting out of hand you need to take the right approach. If you are negative you must be committed to changing your mindset to be positive. Have resilience and courage. You need to get tough when life gets tough - much needed for everyone just now.
Exhausted by all the negativity? Just want to crawl into bed and pull the covers over your head? If so, you need to know how to keep your spirits up. Be inspired and motivated as I share tips to help you raise your spirits. When you do this you will feel better and be ready to face what life throws at you in a more positive way.
When you find your passion and purpose you keep in touch with the magic all around you. With my ABC you change your mindset, become creative, build resilience and have the courage to face whatever life throws at you. Be grateful. Learn to inspire and motivate yourself. Smile and laugh. Find a funny moment in every day,
You are conditioned from the moment you are born into adulthood. It affects your emotional, psychological, mental and overall wellbeing often negatively. If you feel overwhelmed, anxious and stressed during challenging times your decisions on how you react may or will depend on how you were conditioned by others when growing up. If negative this will or can result in a negative mindset. The good news is you can change your mindset to be positive. Listen now. You will feel better.
Having resilience is vital for living a fulfilling, constructive life, even more important during challenging, uncertain times when you feel overwhelmed. With resilience you know and understand that you can't control everything you can only control how you respond. Here are tips for building and maintaining resilience.
Feeling good about yourself is important as it increases your your self-confidence and self-worth and improves your overall health. This is especially important in these challenging times. I share tips to help you feel good about yourself and my usual ABC techniques.
Being able to let go of anxiety and stress is important for your wellbeing. I share tips on how to feel more positive about yourself in these ongoing uncertain times. As I also take you through one of my MindBites mindfulness meditation (Golden Sphere) please do NOT listen to this episode while driving or operating machinery.
The mind is extremely powerful. In this episode I share techniques on how to change your mindset, keep your mind active to improve your overall wellbeing and make my ABC core techniques your good habit.
This episode is hosted by Patricia Elliot – an Author, Inspirational Speaker, Broadcaster, Blogger, Examiner, Founder of MindCircles.. Her vision for her Podcast is to share self-help, self-educational tips and stories to help you combat stress, anxiety and mental health issues to enable you to better cope with whatever life throws at you, realise your true potential and create the life you want.