Getting a Glimpse with Alex Medeiros: Recent Episodes
Alex Medeiros
Im a life learner and always looking for ways to improve myself. Join me as I share observations on motivation, wisdom, and different takes on life. No topic is off limits- just a place to share with the hope to inspire.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
- The sharp parallels between the seasons of nature and the seasons of life.
- How to adopt a "this too shall pass" mindset
- How each moment in life serves the next.
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In this episode, you'll learn about:
- The power of gratitude and how you can leverage it to live a better life.
- Ways to easily incorporate gratitude in your life today.
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In this episode, you'll learn about:
- Why people e are resistant to changing their mind
- How allowing your mind to be open to change will enrich your life
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In this episode, you'll learn about:
- Why we self sabotage and what is behind it
- Why its hard and impossible to get rid of the voice
- A few tips to get you to better manage your self-sabotaging behaviors
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In this episode, you'll learn about:
- What procrastination is
- What the origins of procrastination are
- 4 tips to overcome procrastiation
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In this episode, you'll learn about:
- The power of charisma and what you can achieve by being charasmatic
- Why we all want to be charasmatic
- 10 (easy) tips to being charasmatic
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In this episode, you'll learn about:
- Why sometimes we feel in a rut and it seems to come out of nowhere
- 4 tips you can do to help with getting out of your rut
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In this episode, you'll learn about:
- Why we have so much embaressment around this concept of asking for help
- Ways you can start feeling better about asking for help and the good that you will do by contributing to a culture of help
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In this episode, you'll learn about:
- The popularity of extraversion and some of the shame that comes with introversion
- Research showing that extraversion is not all it's shaped up to be.
- Propose a new way of looking at extraversion vs introversion.
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This episode is a bonus episode and complements Episode 23: Observing your Relationship with Alcohol. In this episode you will learn the physiological and psychological benefits of abstaining from alcohol. I find that when you have things to look forward to, it helps make more progress on your journey if you are looking to change your relationship with alcohol.
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In this episode, you'll learn about:
- My journey with alcohol and give you a "glimpse" into how I got to where I am today.
- Why is it so hard to change our behavior when it comes to alcohol.
- 3 sobering truths about alcohol that will help you change your subconscious mind.
- Some rationales as to why we continue to drink despite knowing that it is harmful for us.
- Helpful tips to change your relationship with alcohol.
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In this episode, you'll learn about:
- My real time thoughts on unemployment and some new found perspective that it has given me on work (and life).
- The impact of unemployment can have on your mental health and identity. Hopefully offer comfort as to what you are going through is 1000% normal
- 13 tips on getting through being unemployed.
Be sure to follow me on Instagram by going to @Itsalexmedeiros. In addition to getting updates on the show, your feed will also be sprinkled with a daily dose of inspiration to get you through your week and help you become more.
I'm back! In this episode, I talk about the new look and feel for the podcast.
Be sure to follow me on Instagram by going to @Itsalexmedeiros. In addition to getting updates on the show, your feed will also be sprinkled with a daily dose of inspiration to get you through your week and help you become more.
In this episode, you'll learn about:
- What the "Everything Happens for you" mantra is and how it can help you.
- Proof that this actually works via a story that I will share of my personal life
- Ways you can incorporate this mantra immediately.
Be sure to follow me on Instagram by going to @Itsalexmedeiros. In addition to getting updates on the show, your feed will also be sprinkled with a daily dose of inspiration to get you through your week and help you become more.
In this episode, Alex talks about the impermanence of life and it's circumstances and how one can find peace in understanding that notion.
Be sure to follow the show on Instagram by going to @motivationfifteen. In addition to getting updates on the show, your feed will also be sprinkled with a daily dose of inspiration to get you through your week and help you become more.
In this episode, Alex talks about how it's important to stay focused on what's being presented right there in front of you. Don't spend too much time on the past and don't spend too much time on the future. Life has its seasons and we are meant to go through them to experience all that life has to offer.
Be sure to follow the show on Instagram by going to @motivationfifteen. In addition to getting updates on the show, your feed will also be sprinkled with a daily dose of inspiration to get you through your week and help you become more.
In this episode, Alex talks about the dangers of comparing yourself to others. He discusses how and why it's more beneficial to compare yourself to yourself and forge your own path. Create your own instructional manual of life.
Be sure to follow the show on Instagram by going to @motivationfifteen. In addition to getting updates on the show, your feed will also be sprinkled with a daily dose of inspiration to get you through your week and help you become more.
We all have that voice within us to tell us to "shift"- whether its in our health, our social situations, or our life. Alex talks about how the more you answer those callings, the closer you will become to revealing your true purpose.
Be sure to follow the show on Instagram by going to @motivationfifteen. In addition to getting updates on the show, your feed will also be sprinkled with a daily dose of inspiration to get you through your week and help you become more.
Sometimes, we all need a little pep talk. I hope it helps give you the "oomph" you're looking for today.
Be sure to follow the show on Instagram by going to @motivationfifteen. In addition to getting updates on the show, your feed will also be sprinkled with a daily dose of inspiration to get you through your week and help you become more.
In this episode, Alex talks about phone addiction and its impact on our mental health and our motivation. You'd be surprised at how adjusting your relationship with your phone can make a huge impact on your life and achieving goals.
Be sure to follow the show on Instagram by going to @motivationfifteen. In addition to getting updates on the show, your feed will also be sprinkled with a daily dose of inspiration to get you through your week and help you become more.
In this brief episode, Alex speaks from the heart and talks about the importance of being authentic and listening to your body
In this episode, you will learn:
- How overconsumption of positivity can also be a bad thing
- The importance of allowing yourself rest and recovery
- How to stay true to yourself in times of uncertainty.
Be sure to follow the show on Instagram by going to @motivationfifteen. In addition to getting updates on the show, your feed will also be sprinkled with a daily dose of inspiration to get you through your week and help you become more.
In this episode, Alex shares his secrets on how to be your best at your next party or networking event.
In this episode, you will learn:
- The benefits of networking and how it can help get you places
- Tips on how to work the room and be the most engaging person there. And its so much easier than you think
- The power of saying someone's name
- ...and so much more!
Be sure to follow the show on Instagram by going to @motivationfifteen. In addition to getting updates on the show, your feed will also be sprinkled with a daily dose of inspiration to get you through your week and help you become more.
In this episode, Alex switches up the format a bit and brings you a mixed bag of cheat codes he's learned along the way in life.
In this episode, you will learn:
- A good way to find out the quality of someone's character by taking them to a restaurant
- How to be the most engaging person at your next networking event
- The secret weapon against some physical ailments and bad moods.
- ...and so much more!
Be sure to follow the show on Instagram by going to @motivationfifteen. In addition to getting updates on the show, your feed will also be sprinkled with a daily dose of inspiration to get you through your week and help you become more.
In this episode, Alex discusses thoughts on self-esteem and he provides you with the 4 bricks you need to build your temple of self-esteem.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How you have a right to have self-esteem just because you are alive.
- The importance of taking care of ourselves and our esteem in order to be able to provide to others.
- How we can build our inner temples with durable material to ensure we can weather the storm that life can cast at times.
Mentions:
7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey
7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Personal Workbook
Be sure to follow the show on Instagram by going to @motivationfifteen. In addition to getting updates on the show, your feed will also be sprinkled with a daily dose of inspiration to get you through your week and help you become more.
In this episode, Alex talks about what it takes to live an extraordinary life. You have everything you need at this moment to do so.
In this episode, you will learn:
- How to think about your life and your goals as cultivating your own garden
- The importance of taking responsibility for the choices you make and your outcomes.
- How important consistency is in living the life you've always dreamed of.
- the ripple effect and how it can either serve you or work against you.
- ....and so much more!
Be sure to follow the show on Instagram by going to @motivationfifteen. In addition to getting updates on the show, your feed will also be sprinkled with a daily dose of inspiration to get you through your week and help you become more.
In this episode, Alex talks about one of his passions: music. He does into how music can have a significant impact on your motivation and drive.
In this episode, you will learn:
- A scientific study that demonstrates how music does in fact have a psychological effect on how you view the world
- The power you have with music and how you can leverage it as a tool to enhance or deter emotions/mood
- How "shuffling" your music can give you an extra dopamine kick.
Be sure to follow the show on Instagram by going to @motivationfifteen. In addition to getting updates on the show, your feed will also be sprinkled with a daily dose of inspiration to get you through your week and help you become more.
In this episode, Alex goes deep into our negative self-talk and how it is a fundamental part of being human. He discusses ways to turn down the volume on your negative self-talk, and ways to turn up the volume on the voice more connected to your higher self. In this episode, you will learn:
- How to be more compassionate to yourself
- The importance of separating yourself from your thoughts.
- The effectiveness of labeling your negative self-talk voice. (Alex calls his Zuul!)
Mentions:
- The Blue Zones: 9 Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest
Be sure to follow the show on Instagram by going to @motivationfifteen. In addition to getting updates on the show, your feed will also be sprinkled with a daily dose of inspiration to get you through your week and help you become more.
This episode discusses the epidemic of procrastination. We all suffer from it and it's more common than the common cold. In this episode, you'll learn:
- What exactly is procrastination and who suffers from it
- When it comes to procrastination- what sets successful people apart from unsuccessful people?
- Tips that you can use to help you get out of a rut
Mention: Mens Health Cover Model Workout
Be sure to follow the show on Instagram by going to @motivationfifteen. In addition to getting updates on the show, your feed will also be sprinkled with a daily dose of hi-def videos containing inspirational quotes to get you through your week and help you become more.
This episode discusses the benefits of journaling and how it can make a dramatic improvement in your overall well-being and take out the "mind trash" to live a better, more motivated life. In this episode you will learn:
- The main benefits of journaling
- Inspiration on ways you can journal (by learning from how Alex journals)
- Tips that you can use to help kick start you to journaling.
Be sure to follow the show on Instagram by going to @motivationfifteen. In addition to getting updates on the show, your feed will also be sprinkled with a daily dose of hi-def videos containing inspirational quotes to get you through your week and help you become more.
This episode discusses the limitations of how many of us view success. After listening to this episode, you will walk away with understanding:
- The two main pitfalls of how many of us define success
- The importance of taking focused time to go within and understand yourself
- Tips that you can use to build your foundation and create your mission statement
Be sure to follow the show on Instagram by going to @motivationfifteen. In addition to getting updates on the show, your feed will also be sprinkled with a daily dose of hi-def videos containing inspirational quotes to get you through your week and help you become more.
This episode discusses the power of giving to others. Alex talks about the importance of giving and how it is a fundamental part of being human. After listening to this episode, you will walk away with understanding:
- The health benefits of giving to others
- Tips that you can leverage right now to give more to others
- Alex's secret weapon he uses to ensure he gives every day.
Be sure to follow the show on Instagram by going to @motivationfifteen. In addition to getting updates on the show, your feed will also be sprinkled with a daily dose of hi-def videos containing inspirational quotes to get you through your week and help you become more.
In this episode, Alex covers the health and wellness benefits of adding more laughter in your life. He also gives some practical advice on how you can add more laughter in your life, such as keeping a quote board.
I dare you to listen to this episode and not LOL
Mentions in the podcast:
Hysterical Laughter breaks out in NYC subway
Check out these 5 habits that I've found the most successful people to practice on a daily basis. Some of them may surprise you! I also give practical tips on incorporating these habits into your everyday life. Little by little.
References in the Podcast:
The 5AM Club: Own Your Morning by Robin Sharma
The Men's Health Cover Model Body Workout
Hi everyone, I'm Alex Medeiros and I want to thank you for joining me for the very first episode of the 15-Minute Motivaton podcast.
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, I'll be proving you with a dose of motivation to help you face your fears and insecurities and become more. Whether it be in life, at work, in your relationships... you name it, nothing is off the tables.
Thank you for joining me on this journey and I look forward to providing you value!
For a daily dose of motivation, be sure to follow me on Instagram by visiting me @motivatonfifteen
Show notes:
Book Mentioned: "Feel The Fear and Do It Anyway" by Dr. Susan Jeffers
