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Positivity is about being open to new ideas, viewing each day as an opportunity, and experimenting to get nearer to the goals we’d like to achieve. What’s more, we build resilience against the effects of anxiety, stress, and other psychological traumas. We’re here to help you overcome obstacles, become more effective, and enhance your quality of life.
In this, the fourth on the topic of functional fitness, we look at balance and endurance.
Next along the list of what contributes to your functional fitness workout is your range of motion.
Next on the list of components is the mighty force of strength. Strength is the foundation you want to be sturdy and reliable in order for you to build over it.
When you first think of the word power, you may think of the word strength next. Power and strength are two different aspects when it comes to exercise, each targeting and influencing different parts of the body.
Functional fitness is a great way to get yourself into shape, so long as you're doing it right.
Functional fitness is commonly mistaken for any ordinary exercise and implemented into most typical workout sessions without anyone even realizing what it is.
There are multiple benefits to functional fitness that can easily become part of your daily routine.
Functional fitness refers to a type of fitness where you keep your body moving in simulated routines that resemble everyday tasks. Listen for more . . .
In this podcast we consider 4 key reasons to get beyond negative thinking as quickly as possible.
Four key habits to take on board if you want to embed positivity into your daily living.
In this, the last of 10 podcasts on the topic of time mastery we consider why being busy doesn’t always equate with getting things done.
In this, the ninth of 10 podcasts on the topic of time mastery we look at how to turn busy time into productivity.
In this, the eighth of 10 podcasts on the topic of time mastery we look at overcoming the need to always be busy
In this, the seventh of 10 podcasts on the topic of time mastery we consider how to use busy time to spark creativity.
In this, the sixth of 10 podcasts on the topic of time mastery we look at how to turn minimal free time into maximum productivity.
In this, the fifth of 10 podcasts on the topic of time mastery we look at how to use your time wisely to achieve your goals.
In this, the fourth of 10 podcasts on the topic of time mastery we examine 10 secrets for achieving your goals.
In this, the third of 10 podcasts on the topic of time mastery we’re looking at 7 signs that say you’re too busy and what to do about it.
In this, the second of 10 podcasts on the topic of time mastery we’re looking at 5 ways to turn being busy into creativity.
In this, the first of 10 podcasts on the topic of time mastery we consider 5 reasons why constantly being busy is bad for your health.
In this, the 10th and final podcast on becoming a savvy entrepreneur, we reflect on why setbacks can actually be a good thing in business.
In this, the 9th of 10 podcasts on becoming a savvy entrepreneur, we ask why is a minimal viable product so important?
In this, the 8th of 10 podcasts on becoming a savvy entrepreneur, we look at why a sales plan should be created.
In this, the seventh of 10 podcasts on becoming a savvy entrepreneur, we examine social responsibility and how it can work for your business.
In this, the sixth of 10 podcasts on becoming a savvy entrepreneur, we outline the benefits of an entrepreneurial mindset.
In this, the fifth of 10 podcasts on becoming a savvy entrepreneur, we look at how to move on from your business when the time is right.
In this, the fourth of 10 podcasts on becoming a savvy entrepreneur, we look at how to market effectively, even if you are on a small budget.
In this, the third of 10 podcasts on becoming a savvy entrepreneur, we look at how to find the right people for your team.
In this, the second of 10 podcasts on becoming a savvy entrepreneur, we address how to find business ideas and validate them.
In this, the first of 10 podcasts on becoming a savvy entrepreneur, we look at five key steps to making critical decisions that can affect your business.
This is a podcast about behavior-based goals taken from the book of the same name. You see, most of us do have specific things that we would like to accomplish at some point. We’d like to lose weight. We’d like to see Paris. We’d like to learn how to fly a plane.
However, for most of us, the process ends there. We don’t lose the weight we want. We never get to Paris. The only time we fly, it’s as a passenger. The idea is still there. It’s penciled into our schedules. However, we never do what we need to do to make those tenuous plans become realized. That’s a real shame.
Over the years, good old-fashioned nutrition has become sorely overlooked. Too often we focus on trying to improve our health using confusing and elaborate fitness programs, fad diets or mysterious supplements. In reality, the key to good health is very simple
Your brain is just like any other part of your body. In order to maintain optimum function and to get the very most from it, you need to treat it right.
And this is rather important, seeing as your brain is responsible for pretty much everything you do. Whether it’s the obviously ‘mental’ stuff, like concentrating at work or performing complex sums; whether it’s physical stuff like regulating your breathing, helping you sleep and directing your movements; or whether it’s managing your emotions and helping you to feel happy and calm.
Let’s face it. If you're not achieving the kind of results you had hoped to get with your life, maybe the reason doesn't lie with other people. Put simply, you cannot blame other people for your lack of success. Maybe it's not a situation out of your control.
Maybe it's not the fact that you weren't born with advantages, maybe it has nothing to do with any of the common reasons you give yourself.
Instead, it may have everything to do with the excuses you choose to believe in!
Make no mistake if you have any kind of expertise in any specialized area of knowledge, you can coach people online.
You have to understand that we live in a modern world where specialization is extremely important. People simply tend to become one-dimensional as far as their personal expertise and knowledge are concerned.
The hardest thing for many people in is finding the willpower to turn away from unhealthy and processed foods and focus on healthy eating.
Whether you are obese or not, healthy eating can be a challenge because processed foods are so plentiful and easily available. Not only that, but they are cheap and easy and filling.
If you find yourself struggling in any area of your life, despite the amount of work and time you put into it, you may have issues with emotional intelligence.
Here are eight ways to know if your lack of emotional intelligence is holding you back.
Coping with stress is one of the most difficult things to do. No matter who we are, the realities of stress and the issues that arise from it are some of the most inhibiting things that we deal with. Not only that, but stress can be a dangerous enemy.
In this podcast we outline some of the key, proven strategies for coping with stress.
Meditation is an easy practice which can reduce stress, increase calmness and clarity and promote happiness.
Learning how to meditate isn't hard, and the benefits can come quickly. In this podcast, we provide some basic tips to get you started on a meditative path.
Happiness is a choice. You can take measures to make yourself happy or choose to remain in the status quo and continue being unhappy. It’s probably safe to say those with sound minds will choose happiness over unhappiness. It’s common sense, isn’t it?
But what most people don’t know is that they don’t need to think of overly grandiose schemes to end up happy. In this podcast, I’m going to share with you five surprisingly simple ways you can be happy.
When some people think of the word Zen, they immediately relate it to a Buddhist somewhere off in the mountains, peacefully sitting in the utter silence of nature, ignoring the ongoings of modern society. It’s certainly something that not everyone is adaptable to.
But while it is true that Zen originates from the tranquil practices of Buddhism, it doesn’t mean that you have to be on that level of Zen practices to achieve a peaceful life.
Many people dream of being successful, yet they never achieve it. At times we have all failed. There are many reasons why you may feel like a failure or that you will never be a success. These are some of the reasons you might recognize for your own failures:
In this podcast, we’re going to look at what happens when you take all the best advice from books and blogs for boosting your energy levels and improving productivity.
At the same time, we’ll be incorporating some slightly more advanced stuff and high-level tips that you won’t come across in your typical productivity blog.
Are you suffering from imposter syndrome? You may not think so but when I tell you what three of the common signs are, you might change your mind.
Weirdness - let’s call it uniqueness - is something most people simply don’t know how to appreciate.
We all seek validation and approval from others - it’s part of the human condition. But if it starts to become habit then it’s time to take a step back.
Boundaries are essential ways for protecting ourselves against unwanted intrusions, the important thing is to understand that you have the right to set them.
Despite thinking of stress as always negative there are sometimes benefits. For example, it can get us out of our comfort zone.
If you stop and think about it there is no-one who is successful who is 100% normal. Plus, it takes guts to be weird and use it to your advantage.
Building confidence is more about belief than ability. In order to build our confidence we must believe. In order to believe we must have confidence that our beliefs are correct
Strictly speaking, it's almost impossible to live stress-free. In fact, too little stress can lead to rust-out and too much - burnout. Living stress free is about striking a balance and finding ways to cope.
In this short podcast we outline 3 tactics you can use to deal with your sense of imposter syndrome.
There comes a point when it's not only ok but necessary to see to your own needs first.
Self-development requires change, but where to start? One powerful approach is through visualization.
Have you ever been on the receiving end of the silent treatment? Maybe you've done it to other people. This is stonewalling and it's what we're exploring in this podcast
Discover signs and examples of gaslighting, as well as suggestions on how to deal with gaslighting. You may be a gaslighter without even knowing it!
Whether you're looking for a career change or simply want to revamp your personal life, this podcast will provide practical tips on how to take the leap and embrace a fresh start.
Please note. Most of our podcasts are live recordings, based on blogs published on our website. In this podcast, we're trialling a 'text to audio' software which is still in development. You may hear the occasional glitch in the presentation but I hope it isn't too distracting.
How should we deal with negative and unconstructive criticism? Here are what we consider 6 beneficial approaches.
It's never easy to be on the receiving end of criticism but we offer 5 tips to help take criticism less personally.
In this short podcast we consider the role of emotional intelligence when handling criticism.
Family members are supposed to be the people who support us, so it can feel especially hard when they become our worst critics.
The way we behave doesn't change without feedback. In this short podcast we consider how to handle criticism like a pro.
Criticism can come from anyone but sometimes it's hard to know how to handle it when it comes from our own children.
In this short podcast, we look at four different ways you might choose to handle spousal criticism.
In this first short podcast we look at how it's possible to embrace criticism rather than always view it as an attack
Kids seem to have no fear. They seem willing to try anything. This is the learning process for them. They eventually learn that there are consequences to their actions.
Were you ever bullied as a child? If so, it could be something that you carry with you into your adult years. You may yield to those who bark louder, so to speak. But, there are times when you need to stand your ground.
Were you ever bullied as a child? If so, it could be something that you carry with you into your adult years. You may yield to those who bark louder, so to speak.
Regret is a strange emotion. Sometimes it is the result of one specific situation, or it is the result of a series of actions or inactions. No matter how you come to find yourself as a bedfellow to regret, there are also two ways to handle it.
Regret happens but what matters is what you do about it. Regret can lead to some pretty nasty and destructive emotions, and everyone deals with it in different ways. If you’re having trouble moving past your remorse, consider working through these tips to get on with your life.
Procreating is a big step in life. One that people come to via many different avenues. However, all parents have one thing in common, regret. Most parents probably have some regrets about how they raised or acted toward their children.
Parenting regret is a thing. A common thing. It can range from small mishaps that add up over time, to completely regretting how you went about raising your child.
Regret happens. What doesn’t have to happen is you holding on to it forever. Releasing regret is a process, one that is different for every person and every situation. However, you can give various forms of releasing regret a try and learn about yourself in the process.
Many people try to stop regret before it takes hold. In the scheme of things, that doesn’t always work. It doesn’t help if you are standing on the other side of regret while trying to move on. “Suck it up buttercup” is not exactly the motivational speech that helps everyone.
Regret happens to everyone. No matter how tall or strong someone’s ivory tower seems to be, you can just about bet on them having at least one regret. While it is normal for everyone, it is still difficult to accept and move past.
Regret is often the outcome of failure. Sometimes it is the result of a poor decision. Sometimes it’s a hard lesson learned. Regret, at its core, is an emotion.
Regret is often an all-consuming feeling. It can take over your life, pushing out other hopeful feelings and sometimes even your ability to think clearly and make rational decisions. It doesn’t have to be that way, though.
Regret and the emotions that come along with it can eat you alive if you let them. Furthermore, regret can cause you to treat others and allow others to treat you in a way that you wouldn’t otherwise allow.
How to consolidate, use a mini-office on the go and know the difference between home and work.
It's one thing to break bad habits, it's another to introduce behaviors that remind you of your purpose and the rewards you seek.
Scheduling is great but it's also good to plan for potential disruptions and use available tools in the process.
Time management isn't just about organization, it's about keeping on top of stress and staying healthy.
Strategizing your time and managing external time waters are all part of making the best of your time.
In this podcast we extend our look at time management skills by considering self-sabotage behaviors such as procrastination and not knowing when to say "no".
How do we spend our time? How does time slip through our fingers? In this podcast we consider just how much control we have over time and the ways we might better manage it
The good news about public speaking is that although it may not be at the top of the list of our favorite activities, anyone can learn to give effective presentations. You don’t have to look like a Hollywood star, and you don’t have to use fancy words to be a successful speaker.
This podcast is adapted from our book entitled Your Inner Circle. You may hear references to 'the book' and 'reading', and this is why. Hopefully, they won't be too intrusive.
The people who form our inner circle have a profound effect on our emotions, our outlook and our ability to achieve success in life. That’s why it’s so important to make sure that our inner circle is as strong and as positive as it can possibly be.
This is a podcast about using the moments of your life wisely - about being present in your mind, body, and spirit. After all, no one knows how much time they actually have. It’s possible that the end could be decades away, but it’s equally possible that it all could end sooner. All we know for certain is that it will inevitably end. We have an obligation to ourselves to make the most of the time we have remaining. Anything less would be a waste.
This is a podcast about goals and how to reach them. Most of us do have specific things that we would like to accomplish at some point. We’d like to lose weight. We’d like to see Paris. We’d like to learn how to fly a plane. However, for most of us, the process ends there. We don’t lose the weight we want. We never get to Paris. The only time we fly, it’s as a passenger. The idea is still there. It’s penciled into our schedules. However, we never do what we need to do to make those tenuous plans become realized. How do we turn this around to our advantage?
Even with all the rehearsals in the world, you’re going to find a time when the social anxiety overtakes you anyway. In these situations, usually that “fight or flight” response kicks in. That’s when you retreat for home, usually with a great deal of negative self-talk regarding “not being able to handle it.”
Sooner or later you’re going to have to interact with someone else – if only to have them ring up your groceries or to handle paying a bill over the phone. The problem, of course, comes when your social strategy for managing anxiety becomes staying home.
The debate between ‘nature’ and ‘nurture’ has been around for about as long as people have been studying psychology. Are we who we are because we were born that way? Or are we created into unique individuals by the things that were going on around us as we grew up?
An introduction to the idea of social anxiety. The following podcasts are audio versions of a related book. You may therefore hear references to 'reading' - and this is why.
Every single one of us has the capability to be mindful. In this episode I'll be exploring what it means to be mindful, how to go about it and the benefits this has on our overall health and wellness.
In this episode I'm asking the question - is life working for you? How do go about testing such a question? What do you look for and what questions and tests can you apply?
You might recall from the last episode that one of the first steps in turning things around is to recognise the fact that you’ve lost your way. I pointed out some of the key signs and now, having recognised the need for change it’s time to step up a gear.
In many ways, I view positivity as a lifestyle choice. It doesn’t mean I go around with a big smile on my face and it doesn’t mean I always look for the silver lining in the darkest clouds. For me, it’s about defining my life in ways that suit me. In that way, I can feel content, fulfilled and largely happy.
Sophie explores the reasons we should stop comparing ourselves to others and how to go about it. Comparing ourselves to others is the easiest thing in the world to do. A lot of how we learn social skills is by matching our behaviour to that of other people, so it’s only a step from that to start drawing comparisons.
Sophie looks at how it goes wrong, where it can lead, and how to turn things around if things go badly.
Emotional intelligence is extremely important to living a happy and successful life. On a career or work basis, it helps create an atmosphere of collaboration, resolves conflicts, and builds psychological safety within the entire team.
Some people refer to it as the 2% mindset. It refers to the minority of people who choose to chase their dreams, take risks and perhaps, in the process, change their lives.
Happiness is something we know about and want, but it's also a slippery thing to come to grips with. In this episode, Sally taps into the science behind happiness and considers how best to use such knowledge.
Sophie (a teacher) and Holly (a teaching assistant) openly discuss the anxieties of returning to work after a long break. How is it possible to attain a positive mindset in order to combat the back-to-school blues? Assertiveness is key, but there are other positive solutions to consider.
In this bite-sized episode Dr Jerry Kennard asks - do you have a growth mindset?
He'll explain the types of mindset and with just a few statements get you to assess your own.
This episode is about losing your way. I’ll outline some of the signs that say you’ve lost your way and then I’ll spend time considering what positive action you can undertake in order to pull things around.
This episode is all about being cool, calm and confident.
After exploring some of the things that contribute to the tension you may be feeling, I'll be providing concrete and useable suggestions that are all quite simple and actionable.
I’ll be offering some ideas you can start using right now. Other suggestions you can adapt to meet your specific needs, preferences and lifestyle.
In this episode, I’ll be looking at the big question - Who am I?
Whether out of exasperation, sarcasm, or genuine curiosity, you’ve probably asked that question at one point or another. And you’re not alone because self-discovery is a characteristic of the human condition.
In this episode, I’ll be looking at why the mistakes we make can be valuable life lessons. It is how we view our mistakes and the lessons we take from them that determine whether we make the best use of them. Because mistakes are unavoidable, learning from these outcomes is the healthiest, most productive strategy we can adopt.
In this episode, I’ll outline some of the reasons why low self-esteem and low confidence develop. I’ll then provide you with a couple of tips and strategies in order to turn things around. You’ll learn some of the ways you can develop a stronger sense of self in order to form the foundations of self-confidence.
In this episode I’ll be unpacking some things to consider that may make things a little easier to enable you to let go of the past
I’ll start by talking about what self-doubt is and the effect it can have on our lives. Next, I’ll cover some of the reasons we doubt ourselves before wrapping up by figuring out how we can break out of the cycle of self-doubt in order to make life happier and more fulfilling.
In this episode, I’ll be looking into the benefits of flow and its association with happiness, motivation, creativity, emotional regulation and other positive effects.
In this episode, I’ll be exploring why self-esteem is a key human need, the different ways in which self-esteem affects our ability to strive and survive, the things that can cause people to develop low self-esteem and some of the strategies to consider to help turn low self-esteem into something altogether healthier.
In this episode, I’ll be exploring difficult feelings and specifically how to deal with difficult feelings. I’ll be looking at the pitfalls associated with avoiding feelings, learning how to accept rather than deny feelings and ways of becoming proactive rather than reactive.