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John Budd

A podcast where I share my journey, I hope to encourage you to be the best version of yourself. It's not about perfection but progress.

Somewhere along the way, being needed can start to feel like being valuable.

Work gets demanding. People need answers. The to-do list gets longer. You tell yourself, "I just need to get through this week." Then another week arrives.

For me, the hard part is not that I stop caring about what matters. It is that the things I care about most are often the first things I squeeze out.

Rest gets delayed.

Time with my wife gets thinner.

Creativity gets pushed to "when things slow down."

Even the quiet time that keeps me grounded can get treated like an extra instead of a necessity.

Maybe you know that feeling too.

I am not writing this because I have a clean answer. I am writing it because I am in a demanding season myself, and I have had to admit something: I cannot build a life I am proud of by giving every last piece of myself away.

That does not mean I stop caring about my work. I take pride in working hard, helping people, and doing a job well. But work cannot get the best of me while the people I love receive whatever is left.

So I am not trying to create a perfect routine right now. I am building a ground floor.

A ground floor is the minimum that stays protected when life is full:

a little time to get still and reconnect with God
time that says to my family, "You are not an afterthought"
enough rest that I do not become short, empty, and unavailable
a place to write down what is weighing on me instead of carrying it around all day
one small action toward the person I am trying to become

It may not look impressive. It may be five minutes, not an hour. It may be one honest conversation, a short walk, a prayer in the truck, or choosing to stop work at a reasonable time.

But small does not mean unimportant.

The goal is not perfect balance. Life does not work that way. Some seasons will demand more from one area than another. The goal is to make sure the pressure does not quietly take everything else with it.

I keep coming back to this: what you do not protect will eventually get spent.

If you are in a heavy season, do not beat yourself up for not doing it all. Instead, ask one question:

What is one thing I need to protect this week so I do not lose myself?

For me, that answer is simple: make room for faith, family, rest, and the work that keeps me becoming who I want to be.

If this hit home, leave a comment and tell me what you are protecting in this season. I read the replies.

— John https://levelyourselfup.com/the-things-i-love-are-the-first-things-i-lose-when-life-gets-busy/

When was the last time you truly stopped for the night and let your mind rest. In this episode of Level Yourself Up, I speak directly to you about ending the day with intention. Christmas highlights how often nights stay noisy and rushed. Ongoing late nights weaken peace, clarity, and trust. Learning how to stop restores strength for the next day.

Stopping at night shapes how you wake up. Late meals, screens, and unfinished tasks increase mental noise and restless mornings. I share personal examples from work, home projects, and burnout to show why rest serves discipline, not reward. Rest protects focus, patience, and decision making. Trust grows when striving ends and limits receive respect.

KEY TAKEAWAYS • Choose a nightly stop time and protect boundaries • Prepare mornings by closing the night with intention • Reduce screens to allow reflection and calm • End the day with prayer and gratitude • Treat rest as discipline, not reward • Let unfinished work wait without guilt • Notice stronger focus and steadier mornings

SCRIPTURE AND REFLECTION Matthew 11 28 to 30 says, Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon You and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Isaiah 40 31 says, But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles. They shall run and not be weary. They shall walk and not faint. Psalm 46 10 says, Be still, and know that I am God. Isaiah 26 3 says, You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You. These verses remind us that stillness, waiting, and trust restore strength and clarity.

CHALLENGES • Choose a specific time each night to stop working • Shut down screens at least thirty minutes before bed • End the day with one prayer and one gratitude thought • Let one unfinished task wait until tomorrow • Pay attention to how your morning focus and peace change

If this episode helped you slow down and refocus, you can support the podcast by buying me a cup of coffee. Your support helps cover hosting, equipment, and time spent creating these episodes. It also allows me to keep producing content focused on clarity, growth, faith, and daily habits. You can support the show at https://buymeacoffee.com/jbudd

RELATED EPISODES If this message on rest and clarity resonated with you, these episodes might be worth your time to listen to.

• Micro Movements That Keep You Young, Episode 111 Small daily habits that protect energy, focus, and long term well being https://levelyourselfup.com/micro-movements-that-keep-you-young-episode-111/

• Living in Gratitude, Shifting From Fear to Faith, Episode 110 How gratitude and trust restore peace during pressure and uncertainty https://levelyourselfup.com/living-in-gratitude-shifting-from-fear-to-faith-ep-110/

• Reclaim Your Life Through the Pause, Episode 113 Why intentional pauses create clarity, better decisions, and calmer days https://levelyourselfup.com/ep113/

In this episode of Level Yourself Up, I talk about a simple habit that strengthens your mind in ten minutes a day. I call it a daily learning snack. Learning has shaped how I think, how I solve problems, and how I grow spiritually. You do not need more time or better tools. You need a small, repeatable habit that fits into real life.

Why Daily Learning Matters Daily learning strengthens memory, focus, and creativity. Research shows lifelong learners experience slower cognitive decline and better productivity. Learning activates brain growth factors that support neuroplasticity and mood. Writing down what you learn and teaching others improves retention up to ninety percent. God designed your brain to grow through learning and renewal.

What a Daily Learning Snack Looks Like A daily learning snack is short, intentional learning built into your routine. You read a few pages, listen to a podcast, or watch a short talk. The goal is consistency, not volume. Ten minutes replaces mindless scrolling and resets your thinking. Over time, small learning habits compound into lasting growth.

Key Takeaways • Spend ten minutes a day learning something useful • Write down one idea to improve memory and clarity • Teach or share one takeaway to increase retention • Use podcasts, books, or short videos during routines • Replace scrolling with learning during lunch or breaks • Learning improves creativity, problem solving, and focus • Scripture supports growth through renewing your mind

Scripture and Reflection

• Proverbs 1:5 A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel.

• Proverbs 18:15 The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, And the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.

• Romans 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

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Call to Action Choose one daily learning snack and start today. Share what you learn on social media or in the comments. Support the podcast by subscribing, sending a message, or or buying a cup of coffee, you can do that here: https://buymeacoffee.com/jbudd Your support helps me keep producing helpful episodes and resources. Thank you for being part of this community.

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In this episode of Level Yourself Up, I talk about clarity writing and why your writing habits shape your thinking, your emotions, and your growth. I break down three simple writing practices that guide your priorities, help you process emotions, and track your progress. Each method supports clear thinking and steady forward movement. When you build structure around your thoughts, you create space for peace and focus. My goal is to help you use writing as a tool for stability and personal development.

I walk through task methods that help you stay organized without holding everything in your head. I share emotional clarity strategies that help you respond with wisdom instead of impulse. I talk about learning logs and how writing strengthens your memory and helps you track progress. I also highlight the role of gratitude in reframing stress and anchoring your emotions. These practices support spiritual, mental, and practical growth in your daily life.

MAIN POINTS • Write priority lists that guide your day and reduce mental clutter • Use three task methods, top five list, full project list, one task focus • Use emotional writing to slow reactions and create space for wisdom • Ask simple journal prompts to process feelings and release frustration • Track what you learn each day in a short learning log • Write two or three gratitude items to shift your mindset • Use Scripture to support intentional writing and personal growth

• Habakkuk 2:2 "Then the Lord answered me and said, Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it."

• Psalm 62:8 "Trust in Him at all times, you people. Pour out your heart before Him. God is a refuge for us."

• Proverbs 4:7 "Wisdom is the principal thing. Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding."

SUPPORT THE SHOW If you want to support Level Yourself Up, you can do that here: https://buymeacoffee.com/jbudd Your support helps me keep producing helpful episodes and resources. Thank you for being part of this community.

Living in Gratitude, Shifting from Fear to Faith, Episode 110 https://levelyourselfup.com/living-in-gratitude-shifting-from-fear-to-faith-ep-110/

In this episode of Level Yourself Up, I talk about how a mindful pause resets your mind, your spirit, and your emotions. You deal with pressure and noise every day, and a short pause helps you shift your focus toward peace and strength. I share the breathing pattern I use, the scriptures that guide me, and the gratitude habits that keep my mornings grounded. You will hear how these tools help you respond with clarity instead of reacting in frustration. This episode gives you a simple path to reset your day with purpose.

You will learn how to recognize tension before it builds, how to slow your reactions, and how to use a mindful pause during stressful moments. I show you what to focus on, how to use breathing to calm your thoughts, and how scripture shapes a peaceful mindset. I also share a guided pause you can follow as you listen. These steps help you create space to think clearly and invite peace back into your day. If you feel stretched or overwhelmed, this episode offers a steady place to start.

MAIN TALKING POINTS • What a mindful pause is and why it works • How stress shows up in your day without warning • How Philippians 4:8 and Psalms 46:10 guide your focus • How to use a simple four count inhale and six count exhale • How gratitude shifts your emotional state • How to identify triggers before they create stress • How to build your own daily pause routine

WEEKLY CHALLENGE Take one mindful pause every day this week. Step away from the noise. Breathe in peace. Let out pressure.

REFLECTION QUESTIONS • When do you most need a mindful pause • What people or situations trigger stress in you • How can you invite peace before you react • What changes when you slow down and breathe • What part of your day needs a pause the most

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In this episode of Level Yourself Up, I talk about how striving for perfection can block your growth. I share a personal story about tiling my bathroom and how the frustration of not doing it perfectly taught me a bigger lesson about patience, humility, and progress. The goal isn't to be flawless but to keep moving forward, even when the process feels messy.

The Lesson Behind the Tile I started this podcast to help people focus on steady growth. This week reminded me that trying to be perfect only leads to frustration. As I worked on my bathroom tile, I caught myself comparing my work to YouTube professionals who made it look effortless. But the truth is, every skill takes time. When I let go of my unrealistic standards, the work started to flow. Progress began when I gave myself permission to fail.

Key Takeaways * Progress happens when you stop chasing perfection. * Being too critical on yourself slows your learning. * Comparison to others kills creativity and confidence. * Giving yourself grace opens space for improvement. * Failure teaches lessons perfection never will. * Self-forgiveness is a daily practice. * Growth requires patience and responsibility.

Weekly Reflection

Take a few moments this week to write and think through these questions:

Where am I being too hard on myself right now?
What can I do to forgive myself in that area?
How can I let grace and mercy guide my actions this week?

These questions help you reset your mindset and focus on what matters: consistent progress and peace of mind.

Final Thoughts This episode is a reminder to take a step back and breathe. Ask yourself where you're being too hard on yourself. Write down three areas where you need to let go. Then, make the choice to forgive yourself and move forward with grace. Remember, it's not about being perfect. It's about showing up, doing your best, and learning as you go.

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00:00 Introduction to Progress Over Perfection 02:59 The Struggles of DIY and Self-Criticism 06:09 Learning from Mistakes and Embracing Growth 08:58 Encouragement to Forgive Yourself and Move Forward

In this episode of Level Yourself Up, I talk about the importance of staying active through micro-movements and daily motion. Exercise is not about long hours in the gym. It's about staying in motion and honoring your body as a temple of the Holy Spirit. I share how small actions build energy, improve mood, and help you age with strength. You will hear what I have been learning from science, scripture, and personal experience about how to stay strong as we get older.

I explore how movement impacts focus, energy, and emotional stability. Simple habits such as walking, stretching, or doing short exercises between tasks make a difference. Science from Dr. Andrew Huberman shows that two to three minutes of movement every hour supports glucose control, clarity, and mood. I also talk about muscle loss and why maintaining strength helps prevent decline as we age. The book Younger Next Year by Chris Crowley and Dr. Henry Lodge reinforces this idea. The authors show how daily movement sends growth signals to your body while inactivity sends decay signals.

Key Takeaways

Your body is a temple. Caring for it is a form of stewardship.
Movement builds focus, balance, and independence.
Small bursts of activity improve metabolism and mood.
Muscle mass declines about one percent per year after age fifty. Strength training and protein help slow that loss.
You are never too old or too busy to move.
Micro-movements such as calf raises, shoulder rolls, or standing during phone calls build long-term strength.
Daily action sends growth signals to your body and supports longevity.
You're never too old or too busy to move.
Small steps compound. Each movement is a vote for vitality.
Start with one thing and build momentum.

Action Step Pick one micro-movement and repeat it every day for a week. Track your progress and note how your energy changes. Simple steps today shape your health for tomorrow.

Resources Book: Younger Next Year by Chris Crowley and Dr. Henry Lodge – https://amzn.to/43HionV Dr. Andrew Huberman's research and podcast – https://www.youtube.com/@hubermanlab

EP 067 – Miracle Morning Book Reviewhttps://www.levelyourselfup.com/67-miracle-morning-book-review/ Discusses routines, morning habits, and mindset that support health and productivity

Bible Verses

1 Corinthians 6:19–20 (NIV) "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies." Focus: Stewardship and honoring God through physical health.
1 Timothy 4:8 (NIV) "For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come." Focus: Balancing physical discipline with spiritual growth.
Hebrews 12:11–12 (NIV) "No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Therefore strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees." Focus: The reward of consistent discipline and physical effort.
Isaiah 40:31 (NIV) "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Focus: Renewed strength and endurance through faith.

Younger Next Year: Live Strong, Fit, Sexy, and Smart--Until You're 80 and Beyond

In this episode of Level Yourself Up, I talk about how gratitude has reshaped the way I think, pray, and live. Gratitude is more than manners—it's a mindset that transforms your outlook and draws you closer to God. I share personal stories, lessons from Scripture, and insights I've learned through years of practice. This episode is about finding peace in faith, even when life doesn't go as planned.

My Reflections on Gratitude Gratitude isn't about ignoring problems or pretending everything is fine. It's about trusting that God is working through every situation. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 reminds us to give thanks in all circumstances. When I live in gratitude, I find clarity and peace instead of fear and worry.

I remember being in the hospital with COVID. It was a tough time. I could have focused on fear, but instead, I prayed with gratitude—for my caregivers, my family, and the strength to heal. That shift helped me stay calm and hopeful. Philippians 4:6–7 says not to be anxious but to present our requests to God with thanksgiving. I've found that when I do that, peace follows.

Gratitude also affects how we see problems. When I view challenges as opportunities to grow, the solutions often appear—through people, prayer, or unexpected circumstances. Living in gratitude keeps me open, hopeful, and focused on progress instead of perfection.

What I've Learned from Others Over the years, I've found wisdom in how others describe gratitude:

Bob Proctor says gratitude is an alignment tool that connects us with our source.
Tony Robbins believes gratitude changes our emotional state—you can't feel fear or anger while being thankful.
Jim Rohn calls it a discipline that keeps success meaningful.

These ideas remind me that gratitude isn't passive. It's an active decision to focus on what's right and what's possible.

Four Gratitude Challenges I Shared If you want to live more gratefully this week, try these simple steps:

Write down one thing each day that you're grateful for that came through someone else.
Thank God in prayer for the blessings in your life and how He's shaping you through people and situations.
Tell one person this week that you appreciate them, and explain why.
Reflect in your journal on one area where gratitude could move you from being self-focused to hopeful.

These actions have helped me stay grounded and focused on God's goodness.

Bonus: Book Review – Moving Mountains by John Eldredge https://wildatheart.org/ In this episode, I also share a quick review of Moving Mountains by John Eldredge. This book teaches how to pray with passion, confidence, and authority. Gratitude plays a central role in that process—it shifts prayer from desperation to expectancy.

What I appreciate most is how Eldredge connects prayer and gratitude as part of a deeper relationship with God. The book isn't a quick how-to guide; it's about aligning your heart with faith. I'll admit it's a little slow at times, but the lessons are meaningful. One of my favorite takeaways is this: gratitude and prayer invite God's peace and shift us from asking to expecting confidently.

It's a book worth reading if you want to strengthen your faith and understand how gratitude changes everything.

Key Takeaways

Gratitude is a mindset that builds faith and peace.
Fear and gratitude can't live in the same heart.
Trust God with what you can't control, and focus on what you can.
Journaling helps you stay thankful and aware of progress.
Real gratitude improves relationships, leadership, and well-being.

Closing Thoughts Each day is a new chance to practice gratitude. Thank God for what is and what will be. Tell someone you appreciate them. Keep your focus on progress, not perfection.

You can listen to this full episode and others at levelyourselfup.com/podcasts. Follow me on TikTok: @level.yourself.up Watch on YouTube: @levelyourself_up

Level Yourself Up – Episode 109: What's One Change That Would Make You Happier? Host: John Budd | Email: john@levelyourselfup.com

Introduction I'm John Budd, host of Level Yourself Up. In this episode, I'm asking a simple but powerful question—what's one change you know would make you happier, but you haven't done it yet? I share thoughts from my own life, like finishing my basement studio, and explore how true happiness comes from inner peace and living out your values, not from chasing external rewards.

Finding Real Happiness Happiness is more than a short-term feeling. It's about inner contentment, peace, and purpose. Many people mistake happiness for excitement, but that fades fast. I talk about the difference between joy that comes from God and the temporary thrill of getting new things. I also share why serving others and living within your calling brings deeper satisfaction.

Living by Your Values You'll never be happy living by someone else's expectations. I challenge you to reflect on what happiness means to you, what values guide your life, and what excuses you're using to delay change. I admit my own excuses—like not recording because my studio wasn't ready—and how I finally pushed through.

Practical Shifts for More Joy I walk through small but meaningful changes you can make right now. Better boundaries. More rest. Daily gratitude. Less self-criticism. Even simple steps like walking outside or taking short naps can refresh your perspective and create space for growth.

Faith and Mindset Faith plays a key role in how I define happiness. I believe true joy comes from God's presence within us. I also touch on how our thoughts and words shape our emotions. Speaking gratitude and affirming your growth helps rewire how you see yourself.

Episode Takeaways

Ask yourself what single change would make you happier.
Define happiness based on your values, not others' opinions.
Serve others—it's the surest path to fulfillment.
Let go of excuses that delay your growth.
Set boundaries and prioritize rest.
Speak gratitude and life into your daily mindset.
Re-evaluate your habits and make room for joy.

Listen Now Stream this episode and past ones on Level Yourself Up: https://www.levelyourselfup.com/podcasts/ Connect with me on: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@level.yourself.up YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@levelyourself_up

Welcome to Level Yourself Up, where we focus on progress over perfection. In this episode, I talk about the concept of failure and how it affects our mindset. Too often, we let failure drag us down, convincing ourselves that setbacks define us. But what if we changed our perspective? Instead of seeing failure as a roadblock, we can reframe it as a stepping stone toward success. I'll share personal insights, biblical wisdom, and real-world examples of how embracing failure can unlock your potential.

Failure is often misunderstood. Many people see it as an end, but it’s actually a powerful learning experience. I’ve faced my own struggles—even getting this podcast out wasn’t easy. Like any challenge in life or business, failure isn’t a signal to quit but an opportunity to grow. Learning new skills, adapting, and persevering are key to overcoming obstacles. In this episode, I discuss the importance of pushing through challenges and how influential figures like Michael Jordan and Elon Musk used failure to fuel their success. I also explore the role of faith and how trusting in God can provide strength during difficult times.

Key Takeaways from This Episode * Failure is not final – It’s a stepping stone, not a dead end. * Learned helplessness holds us back – We must challenge the mindset that we are powerless to change. * Faith plays a role in resilience – Biblical wisdom reminds us that God strengthens us through trials (1 Peter 5:10, Psalm 145:13-14). * Failure is data, not defeat – Remove emotion from setbacks and analyze the facts to make better decisions. * Even the greatest fail – Michael Jordan missed thousands of shots, but his mindset made him a legend. * Surround yourself with support – A coach, mentor, or trusted friend can help you navigate challenges. * Keep learning and growing – If you’re not learning, you’re stagnating. Growth comes from perseverance.

Final Thoughts Failure isn’t something to fear—it’s something to embrace. The most successful people in history have failed more times than we can count, but they didn’t let it stop them. Instead, they used it to refine their skills, shift their strategies, and ultimately achieve greatness. I encourage you to rethink failure in your own life. How can you use setbacks as stepping stones? What lesson can you take from today’s challenges? Let’s push forward together and Level Yourself Up!

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Introduction Welcome back to Level Yourself Up, where progress matters more than perfection. I’m your host, John Budd, and I’m thrilled to kick off Season 3 with you. After a short hiatus, I’m ready to dive into new topics designed to inspire growth—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. In this episode, I reflect on the journey so far, share exciting plans for the upcoming season, and explore how we can lay a foundation for a fruitful year ahead.

Whether you're seeking tools for personal development or simply a moment of encouragement, this season is about building something new in our lives.

Episode Highlights In this warm-up episode, I reconnect with you, my listeners, and set the stage for what's ahead. Here’s a glimpse of what I discuss:

Season 3 Goals: A fresh focus on mindset and personal growth to help you navigate life's challenges.
Overcoming Gaps: An honest recap of life events and a commitment to consistent episodes.
Future Topics: A sneak peek into episodes about embracing your inner superhero and rethinking failure.
Practical Tips: Advice on navigating online scams and ensuring safe purchases.
Scriptural Insight: Reflection on Isaiah 43:18-19 and how God can do something new in your life.

I also emphasize the importance of setting actionable goals rather than fleeting resolutions. Let’s use the next three months as a springboard for lasting change, whether it’s improving health, launching a business, or finding traction in your current projects.

This season, we’re all about building momentum. As we reflect on the scripture, “See, I am doing a new thing,” let’s remember that each of us can embrace new beginnings, no matter the season. Let’s seek God’s guidance, set meaningful goals, and take small steps toward lasting progress.

Thank you for being part of this journey. I’m excited to grow alongside you and can’t wait to hear how this season inspires you.

Have questions or feedback? Reach out to me at john@levelyourselfup.com.

Dive into the latest episode of our podcast, "How Is Your Self-Image?" where we dive into the factors that influence how we perceive ourselves. From societal pressures to personal experiences,

Join us as we examine the impact of perfectionism, comparisons to others, and negative feedback on our self-image. We invite you to reflect on your own self-perception and share your thoughts with us. How do you see yourself?

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Perfectionism: So, when we're constantly aiming for perfection and setting those super high standards, it's like setting ourselves up for a fall. You know, we end up beating ourselves up when we can't meet those unrealistic expectations.

Comparisons to Others: Ah, you know how it is, especially nowadays with social media everywhere. We're always looking at other people's lives and feeling like we're just not measuring up. It's a recipe for feeling inadequate and blaming ourselves.

Past Mistakes: We all mess up sometimes, right? But dwelling on those mistakes or what we see as failures just keeps us stuck. It's like we're trapped in this cycle of self-criticism that stops us from moving forward.

Negative Feedback: It's tough when we hear criticism or negative stuff from others. Sometimes, even if it's meant to be helpful, we take it to heart and start blaming ourselves even more. It's like we amplify that self-blame.

Imposter Syndrome: Ever feel like you're not really as good as people think you are? Yeah, that's imposter syndrome for you. Even when we achieve something, we doubt ourselves and end up blaming ourselves for not being good enough.

Unrealistic Expectations: We've all done it - set these crazy high expectations for ourselves. But when reality doesn't match up, it's like a punch in the gut. We end up disappointed and then, you guessed it, blaming ourselves for not reaching those impossible goals.

Body Image Issues: Man, society's beauty standards can really mess with our heads, can't they? Constantly bombarded with images of perfection, it's no wonder we start blaming ourselves for not looking a certain way. It's like we're never good enough.

Lack of Boundaries: It's hard to say no sometimes, right? We end up taking on too much, burning ourselves out, and then blaming ourselves for not being able to handle it all. We gotta learn to set those boundaries and give ourselves a break.

Fear of Rejection: Who likes feeling left out or not fitting in? Nobody, that's who. But when we start blaming ourselves for not being accepted, it's like adding insult to injury. We gotta cut ourselves some slack and realize we're not always gonna click with everyone.

Negative Childhood Experiences: Our past can really mess with our heads, huh? Especially if we had a rough time growing up. Those early experiences stick with us, shaping how we see ourselves and yeah, sometimes leading to self-blame down the line. It's tough, but we gotta work through it.

These verses can serve as sources of inspiration and encouragement for those seeking positive affirmations from the bible

Philippians 4:13 (NIV):
- "I can do all this through him who gives me strength."
Psalm 139:14 (NIV):
- "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."
Isaiah 41:10 (NIV):
- "So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Romans 8:37 (NIV):
- "No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us."
Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV):
- "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."
Psalm 34:17-18 (NIV):
- "The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV):
- "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight."
Matthew 11:28 (NIV):
- "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

Positive affirmations can be impactful without being overly cliché. Here are five affirmations that can say to uplift yourself:

I am capable and resilient. I can handle whatever comes my way with grace and strength.
My worth is not determined by my productivity. I am valuable just as I am, and I deserve to prioritize self-care.
I trust in my abilities and believe in my potential. Each day, I am becoming the best version of myself.
I embrace progress, not perfection. I celebrate my efforts, and I am proud of the journey I'm on.
I am deserving of happiness, love, and success. I attract positive opportunities, and I am open to the abundance of life.

Ever found yourself under the weather with a calendar full of appointments, responsibilities looming, and a job that won't wait? We've all been there.

In today's episode, I'll be sharing practical tips and insights to help you power through and manage your commitments, even on days when your energy is running low. Let's dive into strategies that can make a difference in pushing through the hurdles when duty calls.

Discuss the importance of recognizing and accepting when you're not feeling well.
Highlight that it's okay to acknowledge your limitations.
Emphasize the significance of focusing on essential responsibilities.
Discuss breaking tasks into smaller, manageable steps to make them less overwhelming.
Encourage reaching out to colleagues, friends, or family for assistance when needed.

Key points: acknowledge feelings, prioritize tasks, break it down, practice self-care, and seek support.

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How To Become The Person You Want To BE?

Decide Who You Want to Be
Discuss the significance of making conscious decisions about the person you want to become.
Explore the idea of being tossed to and fro when lacking a clear sense of identity.
Explore the question: How do you decide who you want to be?
Encourage to reflect on their values, passions, and long-term goals.
Discuss the importance of aligning personal goals with core values for lasting fulfillment.
Offer practical tips on self-discovery, such as journaling, meditation, or seeking guidance from mentors.
Emphasize the power of dreaming big and setting ambitious goals.
Discuss the idea that even if you fail, aiming high can lead to significant personal growth and success.
List common obstacles that may be holding individuals back from becoming the person they desire.
Identify their own barriers and challenges.
Provide strategies for overcoming obstacles, such as breaking goals into smaller steps or seeking support from friends and family.
Discuss the importance of accountability in personal development.
Encourage to share their goals with someone they trust for support and feedback.
Emphasize the value of tracking progress and celebrating small victories along the way.

Ephesians 4:14

As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming;

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How would you decide what you are wasting time or energy on ?

Productivity vs. Reflection: Evaluate whether your thoughts are contributing to productivity or personal growth. Reflecting on experiences or planning can be valuable, while excessive worry or overthinking may be less productive.
Goal Alignment: Assess whether your thoughts align with your short-term and long-term goals. If your thoughts are not contributing to your objectives, it might be worth reconsidering their focus.
Positive vs. Negative Impact: Consider whether your thoughts have a positive or negative impact on your mental well-being. Positive and constructive thoughts are generally more beneficial than negative or self-critical ones.
Mindfulness: Practice mindfulness to be aware of your thoughts without judgment. This can help you identify unproductive thought patterns and redirect your focus.
Time Management: Evaluate how much time you spend on certain thoughts. If you find yourself spending excessive time on unproductive thoughts, it may be a sign to shift your focus.
Value Assessment: Assess the value of your thoughts in terms of personal development, learning, or creativity. Valuable thoughts contribute positively to your overall well-being.

5 Takeaways:

Awareness is Key: Recognize when your thoughts or actions are counterproductive.
Time Management Matters: Assess how you spend your time to identify areas for improvement.
Personal Stories Connect: Listener stories make the topic relatable and offer diverse perspectives.
Practical Strategies: Provide actionable techniques for redirecting focus and energy positively.
Continuous Improvement: Emphasize that developing mindful focus is an ongoing process; small changes lead to significant results.

Get ready to elevate your life with the latest from LevelYourselfUp! 🚀 In this podcast, we bring you 3 empowering books I recommend in 2023, top 3 podcasts for inspiration, and exciting plans for future episodes. Let's embark on a journey of self-improvement together!

Top 3 Books:

"Be Useful" by Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Description: Practical advice and inspirational stories for a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
- Key Points:
  - Have a vision: Clarify your values, strengths, passions, and the impact you want to make.
  - Be grateful: Practice gratitude to stay positive and motivated.
  - Work hard: No substitute for hard work; set realistic goals and find a mentor.
  - Be persistent: Don't give up on your dreams; learn from mistakes and celebrate successes.
  - Be kind: Treat others with respect, compassion, and humility.
  - Give back: Help others and find fulfillment in making a difference.* Link: Be Useful
  - "You Can’t Screw This Up" by Adam Bornstein
- Description: A self-help book on sustainable weight loss, demystifying the diet industry.
- Key Points:
  - Emphasizes imperfection and practicality in dieting.
  - Backed by research, with a focus on making life better.
  - Includes a wealth of recipes, tips, and exercise routines.* Link: You Can’t Screw This Up
  - "The Lean Startup" by Eric Ries
- Description: Guides entrepreneurs in creating successful businesses through continuous improvement.
- Key Takeaways:
  - Learnable process for entrepreneurship.
  - Goal: Quickly identify what customers want and will pay for.
  - Customers reveal truths through actions.
  - Test and validate hypotheses, use MVPs for rapid feedback.* Link: The Lean Startup

Top 3 Podcasts for 2023:

Mini Miracles for Minor Moments by Linda Gullo
In the Studio With Michael Card
Arnold's Pump Club by Arnold Schwarzenegger

Show Notes for LevelYourselfUp Podcast:

Plans for future episodes: New episodes every 2 weeks.
LevelYourselfUp Podcast

The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses

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In this episode, we will discuss how to identify spam emails or letters, the top spam tools used to trick people, and how to protect yourself from becoming a victim.

Segment 1: How to Spot Spam Emails or Letters

Look for generic greetings Check for spelling and grammar errors Be wary of emails or letters that ask for personal information Be suspicious of emails or letters that contain urgent language Watch out for emails or letters that come from an unfamiliar sender Be cautious of emails or letters that contain attachments or links Check for a physical address, phone number, and return email address

It's important to stay vigilant and not share personal information with any suspicious emails, letters, or calls. Always verify the sender and double-check the email or letter for errors or suspicious language. Use antivirus software to scan attachments or links before opening them, and trust your instincts when something seems too good to be true.

For more details check out more details here at our website https://www.levelyourselfup.com/how-to-avoid-scams

Steps for choosing your best word of the year: First, seek the Lord and ask him for direction List the things you want to focus on this year. Determine the common theme[s] of your list. List some words that would work. Decide which of the words on your list feels like it will be the MOST motivational. OR try What could I use more of in my life? What could I use less of in my life? What characteristics would I like to have? By the end of the day, I feel (fill in the blank). How do I want to feel? Let God bring it to the surface. Bible Verse - Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. —Philippians 4:6

This podcast is all about what has gone on since the last podcast was released on June 1 of 2022. I discuss format changes it’s going to happen on this podcast along with the new schedule being released every two weeks instead of every week. I would like you to think about a few things before the next podcast what brings you the most joy in your life? What’s one or two things that you can do that would bring you the most happiness question And also what are one or two things you would like to change for the year? I also discussed coming up with one word that would describe the year. I’ve kind of landed on the word, it is transition for me. Now, you don’t have to do this for the whole year matter of fact just do it for 3 months at a time.

And I guess my overall message for this podcast is that we all struggle and have things that we have to fight through let’s not focus on the pain or frustration but focus on what we can do to get through the struggle to get through the pain. What is God trying to teach us through this? Always look at each situation as a way to grow and improve as a person

Psalm 37:23-24 “The LORD makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand

Which spiritual or emotional season are you experiencing right now? Just as we experience the changing natural seasons, we are also subject to changing experiential seasons in our life.

We can find great encouragement in identifying which season we are currently experiencing.

There is just something about knowing that we are not the only ones who are going (or have gone) through especially difficult times.

We also experience seasons of great joy and celebration.

One thing we can know for sure—no matter which season we are experiencing, it will change.

Life is not static.

The changing seasons of our lives are not haphazard but ordained to accomplish His purposes in our lives: “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven” (Eccl. 3:10 NKJV).

Although we generally prefer one season to another, there are pros and cons within each that bring a nice overall balance to our lives.

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All important decision must be made on paper - stop looping thinking through what ifs and so forth

State the problem
On paper Write the Problem
But be clear What do you want and WHY and How will you know when you get it.
Get the advice and opinions of others
Seek information from online, read up on the topic
Ask family, friends based on the question as Coach, Doctor, Therapist,
List the alternatives
List Pro and Cons
Why you like each choice
What does your heart say ?
Choose the best alternative - with your beliefs and life what is the best choice
Remember decision are based on probability you cant wait for 100% - if it don't work then learn from it and change!
ACT
Put the plan in place as you work the plan you can improve.

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What are our beliefs? A belief system is an ideology or set of principles that helps us to interpret our everyday life. These beliefs are shaped and influenced your life.
Stop Stinking thinking

Positive mindset- it’s not just about being positive its finding the good in the bad
How is life happening for you – Life is happening for you not to you.
Mindset and our internal self-talk
You have to want to change, you have to want to see the good

Where to they come from?

Environment
Events - The birth of your child, promotion, a death of a loved one.
Knowledge
Past Results
Future Vision

How to Replace Limiting Beliefs with Empowering Ones

Pick a limiting belief and think about how that belief has held you back and worked against you. Write it down!
How has this limiting belief hurt you? Think of some evidence that proves that the belief is false. Spend some time thinking about this until you know that your limiting belief was not based on reality or FACTS.
Replace your limiting or negative belief with an empowering and positive one. You let go of your old limiting belief, admit that it was false and limiting you, and you start believing in your heart and in your mind that people are generally honest by nature.
Remind yourself of your new beliefs every day Several times a day. The more you consciously remind yourself of your new beliefs, think and feel them in your core, the faster you will be able to replace the old ones. The more you practice this, the sooner your subconscious mind will start inducing corresponding empowering thoughts, feelings and actions.

Our belief systems are powerful and affect almost everything we think, feel and do. When we make the time and effort to closely examine them, we are able to single out the ones that prevent us from living the life we deserve to live.

Ways to know and learn about God/Jesus

Serving
Ministries
Community
Your career
Learning
Bible study
Learning how you think vs what the bible says
Reflection
Read the Word

Being
Meditation
Prayer
Seeing how God moving in everything
Gathering
Praising and worshiping
Meeting with friends
Social Connections
Preach the Gospel at all times and if necessary use words

Jeremiah 29:11
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”

Romans 8:28
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

Proverbs 16:4
The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.

Ephesians 2:10
For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand, that we should walk in them.

1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

1 Corinthians 10:31
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

1 John 1:9
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

1 John 2:17
And the world is passing away along with its desires, but whoever does the will of God abides forever.

1 Peter 4:10
As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.

2 Corinthians 3:18
And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.

2 Timothy 1:9
Who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began.

2 Timothy 3:16
All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.

Acts 2:38
And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

Colossians 1:16
For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.

Ecclesiastes 12:13
The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.

Ecclesiastes 3:1
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.

Ephesians 1:11
In him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of him who works all things according to the counsel of his will.

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THE BIBLE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE Part 1 of 2 Chuck Missler
https://youtu.be/FSLGkYx76bA

THE BIBLE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE Part 2 of 2 Chuck Missler
https://youtu.be/FSLGkYx76bA

Inerrancy of the Bible and the Inspiration of Scripture - Michael Heiser
https://youtu.be/S7e8rGNBL1c https://www.levelyourselfup.com/spirituality2022/

All relationships are important
God
Spouse
Children
Parents
Friends Order of our Relationships Handling relationships when they done wanting to have relationships with us

Good vs Bad

BAD
What are toxic relationships?
Controlling Behaviors
One who manipulates
Constant putting you down or likes to correct you
Tells you that not what you mean - we all see different sides and have difference opinions

10 Tips for healthy relationships

Healthy relationships have been shown to increase our happiness, improve health and reduce stress.

Keep expectations realistic. Accepting people as they are and not trying to change them.
Talk with each other.
Be flexible.
Take care of yourself
Be dependable.
Fight fair. Most relationships have some conflict. It only means you disagree about something; it does not have to mean you don't like each other.
Be affirming
Keep your life balanced. Healthy relationships have room for outside activities.
It’s a process.
Be yourself!

Time * How do we waste time ? * How to improve our use of time? * Can you get time back ? * How we spend time?

I talk a little about Muda which means futility; uselessness; wastefulness
and is a key concept in lean process thinking.

Tool of Lean 8 Types of Wastes:
1) Unused human talent
2) Waiting
3) Inventory
4) Transportation
5) Defects
6) Motion
7) Over Production
8) Processing of non-value added activities

How to Start Getting Organized
1) Sort
2) Set in order
3) Scrub
4) Safety
5) Standardize
6) Sustain Create a process to maintain order or Chaos will creep in

Chaos to Order takes energy

Create a time audit.
Set a time limit to each task.
Use a to-do-list, but don’t abandon tasks.
Plan ahead.
Spend your mornings on MITs.(Most Important Tasks)
Learn to delegate/outsource.
Rest is not a Waste

see Ep 088 https://www.levelyourselfup.com/0882022health/

Leave a buffer-time between tasks and meetings.
Get organized and single-task.
Follow the 80-20 rule.
Stop being perfect.

https://www.levelyourselfup.com/026-making-time-for-you/

https://www.levelyourselfup.com/time-management-ep-77/

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Set-backs and failures are part of life, and if you are an leader, how you handle set-backs and failures will determine your long-term success,
How we handle them can setup for success or failure.

Do we let them ruin the rest of the day or our plan

I say NO we adjust and adapt.

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Health Its not just about diets but about Sleep, Breathing, Resting, Quality of Food, Drinking Water Rest Rest is one of the greatest gifts God gave to mankind. Rest is synonymous to peace. Naturally, we link rest with sleep. But I think we should look at rest more like we of stop doing what we are doing AND start placing our trust in peace and love. to start BEING the person we are called to be to reset our being. Like resting in God. It is placing trust and faith in him. In the work that’s He has already been done. I think daily we should rest in our God to spend with him that can take forms in many ways. Reading, Gardening, Walking, Sitting or however you find peace and tranquility. What about thinking how we can stop stressing and worrying ? To learn to work each problem the best we can then once we have done that we stand trusting life will all work its self out or as we rest more will be revealed for us to do. But not worried or stressing Breathing To keep it short We often don’t breath like we should during covid I was taught we don't breath correctly and they have me doing breathe exercises. With a deep breaths in through your nose and blowing out slowly threw your mouth like blowing threw a straw do that 10 times. The Wim Hof technique One round of the Wim Hof Method breathing technique includes these steps:

Take in a strong inhalation through the nose.
Let out a relaxed exhalation through the mouth.
Repeat for 30 breaths.
On the 30th breath, exhale to 90 percent and hold for as long as you can.
When you feel your body really needs to take a breath, inhale fully and hold for 15 seconds before releasing.
The basic technique involves three consecutive rounds of the above.

Eventually, the breathing may feel like a wave flowing through your lungs, but this will take practice. Proponents say the technique can lead to:

increased immunity
better sleep
reduced stress
heightened focus

https://youtu.be/tybOi4hjZFQ or https://www.wimhofmethod.com/breathing-exercises

Water Most of us don't drink enough water and we are in a state dehydration we should drink around 1 gallon of water every day. Signs of mild or moderate dehydration include:

Thirst
Dry or sticky mouth
Not peeing very much
Dark yellow pee
Dry, cool skin
Headache
Muscle cramps

Signs of severe dehydration include:

Not peeing or having very dark yellow pee
Very dry skin
Feeling dizzy
Rapid heartbeat
Rapid breathing
Sunken eyes
Sleepiness, lack of energy, confusion or irritability
Fainting

We tend to think that dehydration looks like fainting, severe headaches, and being hooked up to an IV. But the truth is that the majority of us (more than 75% of adults!) are living with chronic mild dehydration, which means our bodies are being forced to operate with less fluid than they require. A decrease in your hydration as little as 1-3% can result in a measurable cognitive loss and not only can it lead to the ailments listed above, it can also lead to more serious health concerns and disease.

Quality of Food * It is high in sugar and calories and low in nutrients and fibre. It can, over time, lead to insulin resistance, triglycerides, harmful cholesterol and other health issues. * Processed foods are very addictive because companies do research to see what tickles our taste buds the most. They incorporate it into their foods to encourage us to eat it more. * It contains artificial ingredients like preservatives and additives that are not nutritious and are harmful to health.

Sleep 6-8 hours of sleep is important we need all the sleeping cycles not just partial night sleep, while we sleep we heal, we lose weight, our body rebuilds it self. Matthew Walker offers five key tips to help your future be filled with an easier sleeping process:

Try to maintain regularity. Go to bed at the same time every night and wake up at the same time every morning.
We need darkness in the evening to allow the release of a hormone called melatonin. Melatonin helps us maintain a healthy sleep time. Therefore, try to dim down half the lights in your home in the hour before bed.
Keep your sleeping environment as cool as possible. An optimal temperature is about 68 degrees Fahrenheit Your brain and body need to drop their core temperature by about two or three degrees Fahrenheit to initiate good sleep. Hence, you’ll always find it easier to fall asleep in a room that’s too cold than too hot.
Avoid alcohol and caffeine. Alcohol is perhaps the most misunderstood drug when it comes to sleep. People believe it helps them fall asleep. That’s not true. Alcohol is a type of sedative, which means alcohol is basically just knocking your brain out. You’re not putting it into natural sleep. Research suggests that alcohol will fragment your sleep. So, you’ll wake up many more times throughout the night. Finally, alcohol also blocks dream sleep. Caffeine is also a problem. Many of us know that caffeine can keep us awake as it is a stimulant. However, few people know that even if you fall asleep fine and maybe you stay asleep after a coffee, the depth of your deep sleep will be lessened.
Do not stay in bed, awake. If you haven’t fallen asleep within 20 or so minutes, or you’ve woken up and you’re finding it difficult to fall back asleep, don’t stay in bed awake. Your brain quickly learns an association between your bed and being awake. Therefore, get up and go to another room.

“The shorter your sleep, the shorter your life. The leading causes of disease and death in developed nations—diseases that are crippling health-care systems, like heart disease, obesity, dementia, diabetes, and cancer—all have recognized causal links to a lack of sleep.” – Matthew Walker

or check out https://www.getstoryshots.com/books/why-we-sleep-summary

5 Things you can do to improve 2022 Think about what is going good in your life we tend to focus on the bad.

IT is small consistent choices that add up the compounding effect.

Retrain your thinking
- Positive mind set- its not just about being positive its finding the good in the bad how is life happening for you - Life is happening for you not to you.
- Mindset and our internal thinking
- You have to want to change, you have to want to see the good
Health
- Its not just about diets- diets don't work
- Sleep is important
- Breathing
- Resting
- Quality of Food
- Drinking Water
Relationships
- God - how do you relate to God, is he personal to you?
- Spouse -
- Kids
- Friends
- Everyone else
Time
- You can never get time back
- How do we waste time ?
- How to improve our use of time?
- Is time a dimension we live in?
Spirituality
- No matter your belief system you have a religion you live by
- Our Spirituality is personal and part of our belief system
- Our Spirituality effects all parts of our life.

Romans 12:2 - Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

This podacast is all about my journy from covid and the future of th epodcast.

So this week I talk about where I have been since the last episode, and the future of the podcast.

A lot has happened and I feel time to get back in the saddle again.

I want to share the videos that I used as therapy while I was in the hospital. I created this list while I laid in bed in ICU with Covid,

YouTube Play list

If you have a topics you would like to about please email me.

Psalms 27:1"For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."

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This whole show is about my time in the hospital and my recovery so far.

Being grateful for the Nurses, Doctors, Friends and family that surrounded us.

most of all to my 2 daughters for their stepping taking care of things.

but mostly to Jesus the Author and finisher of my faith.

Podcast
So this week I talk about resting and reset.
I want to encourage you to find a way to rest and reset.
That may mean that we need to look at our goals reevaluate them or even re-defined them.
Rest and reset can provide a course correction and this is what shipping and airliners do to make sure they are on the correct course and based on the correct data and observation they adjust to course to their destination.
Because life tends to get us a bit off course once in a while.

I think Rest can look different depending on the person, what you’re going through, so let’s not look at the normal idea of resting as not doing nothing BUT could include that.
Thank about what are some ways you can destress or reevaluate where you’re at?
and I also think we need to work this in our daily lives, either weekly or daily spend time in "REST"

Below are some ideas that might help you rest and reset
Suggestions to resting
Take a break from Social media
Getting away alone
Do something fun
Get enough sleep
Spend time with Family & Friends
Read a book
Find a way to de-stress

Advantages of Personal Organization

What are the advantages of organization?

Reduces anxiety and stress caused by not having control of things
Increases your efficiency, enabling you to do more things in less time
Frees up time to accomplish more things
Creates healthy organization and filing habits that allow you to search for and find things much faster
Generates responsibility
Induces self-control and discipline

So what stops of from getting organized ?

Procrastination, the act of leaving something to be done later when there is no consequence for not performing a task
Mental tiredness
Physical tiredness
Lack of prioritization
Lack of definition in tasks
Problems with self-discipline

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This week I talk about the compounding effect of making the right decision and how we make our life better not by big leaps but by daily choices

John 16:33 NIV “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” “A daily routine built on good habits and disciplines separates the most successful among us from everyone else. A routine is exceptionally powerful.”
― Darren Hardy

This week I explain what was going on and what I learned.

10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.”Ephesians 6:10-13 (NIV)

1 Start your day right

That means spending time with God Psalm 5:3 "In the morning, Lord, you hear my voice;

in the morning I lay my requests before you

and wait expectantly."

2 When a problem arises and they will ask what does this makes possible?

3 Be in a state of growing and learning

4 Be determined to overcome to get the victory

5 Be in gratitude find something to be thankful for every day. When you start feeling bad or get the upset think of something to be grateful for.

6 Focus on what is going right or where you are going not on your past and not on your mistakes.

Remember your thoughts are important but it is also the actions that we take that are important.

This week I talk about how to learn fast, did you ever want to learn something or need to learn something this week here a 5 tips to speed up the process.

Have a good reason have a purpose for learning.
Participate in the learning don’t just be passive.
Don’t just read a book involved with your fingers your ears your eyes build or create something as you learn.
You learn more from doing than any other method
Teach someone what you’re learning no the material well enough to teach it to others
Also learn from the point of you you’re going to have to explain it that you have to teach it will force you to know the material better
Learn with a deadline set a deadline three months a month two months a year whatever is practical set a deadline has specific goals a goal without a plan is a wish
Believe in yourself ignore the haters the doubters you must believe in yourself ignore what others have said even the teachers of peoples put you down watch your own self talk remember everyone started at the beginning everyone was a beginner and you can do it

This week I talk about the 4 battlefields we all struggle with

Some days it is totally obvious but other days it is subtle or not even noticeable. We are in a battle. It may not be one that we can see, but none-the-less, it is real.

Emotional battles- dealing with love, pain, disappointment, and hurt feeling.
Intellectual battles of the mind - our self talk, feeling loved, fears and most of all over thinking.
Physical battles of what to eat, how to eat , pain in our body's, cancer, other healthy issues.
Spiritual battlefield. Ultimately this is an eternal life or death battle. Christians find their security in Christ; however, there is a real, day-to-day battle of flesh versus spirit which affects our peace of mind.

Half the battle is the awareness OF THE battle. This is not a “one and done” fight. It is an ongoing daily fight. We don’t get to “get it and set it”.

Become aware of the impact of the daily voices and the daily choices!

You are in a battle but you are not alone–

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."-Philippians 4:6-7

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.I do not give you as the world gives.Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27

This week I talk about time management, I have a special Guest My friend Winston Faircloth who drops in to respond a question on how he manages his time. Check out is Podcast and website here

Winston Podcast
https://www.winstonfaircloth.com/

Who controls your time?

First question is in control?

Who is responsible?

YOU ARE

First realize you have the most control over your life.

People will try to persuade us or just to do things but you have a choice.

Well we have a choice on what we’re going to do so my tips are to compartmentalize and create a list of things that you need to do so But you can do them as early as possible and check them off the list

So remember action creates results

This week I talk about how to receive criticism or feedback both negative and positive.
How we have the victim mentality or an over comer mentality.

I give you tips to improve you outlook.

Hey this week I just give you some tips to improve your outlook in your attitude if you’re angry or upset or depressed there’s some tips to help us to see things correctly. Start with what we’re grateful for Our physical posture And the things that we think about. Whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things.

-Philippians 4:8

Where Have I Been?

What has been going on since December?

I cover why I have not put podcast out, and what I plan to do going forward.

Health Update

In this week I share some things you can do you improve your life in 2021.

Philippians 4:8 New International Version Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Sleep Invest in yourself Take responsibility for what you can control Read a book Balanced Life- time to rest,time to sleep, time to play Re-frame your problems Value your health -eat better, exercise You get what you tolerate Setting boundaries

This week is about becoming Vulnerable and finding healing and life

Check out Mark's website and his podcast link are below

My Life Platform Podcast with Mark Delaney The My Life Platform Podcast is all about winning at life and leaving a legacy. Hear from purpose and family expert, Mark Delaney, as well as experienced guests as we discuss developing a proper perspective on life, marriage, parenting, and more. This isn’t a podcast about unfounded theories or empty, shallow “make you feel good” talk. It’s about real purpose for your real life. You will leave encouraged and empowered to win at life and leave a legacy. https://markdelaney.me/

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You know a lot of times we forget that our mind is like a garden. We forget to attend and take care of our thoughts were thinking about We forget to weed the garden out of the stuff that tries to come in and at the same time we are afraid to grow new things in our garden. Were are afraid to look at things differently and so sometimes we have to give plants opportunities to grow when they don’t look good so all these are analogies for things that we think about and focus on in our minds to see new insights on how we deal with things to help us change our way of thinking.

This week in the podcast I talk about taking action to produce clarity.

Taking small steps will create clarity by either going in the wrong direction if you can realize this is not right.

Each step can and will move us to our goals most of life we need to figure things out not everything will work for us as it has for others we need to adapt their steps if we are following someone else's steps and tweak them to fit ours.

Most of us forget to enjoy the journey and embrace who we are and find the answers within.

sometimes like I share in the podcast we have to step out of our comfort zone to live and thrive.

You are made to Thrive.

Something New I am doing is sending out a free word of encouragement for the next 30 day you can sign up and levelyourselfup.com

Do you ever feel like you just are not making progress or you know you are in the wrong place mentally?

sometimes we need to reboot so this week I talk about that.

also, I am excited to launch a free 30 email of encouraging words that I hope will be a blessing to you.

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So this week I talk about a growth mindset and A fixed mindset
this week I’ve been thinking about how there are two different types of people in this article they really define and bring to life with the right words to help me share my thoughts and my beliefs.
Also, I got some knowledge and information from these websites. Brainpicking.org

LIndaGullo.com

RayEdwards.com

til next week ....

The Miracle Morning

This week I discuss my thought of this book and how it can help our lives.

Hal Elrod coined the acronym “SAVERS” to help us remember each aspect of the ideal morning routine. Do a few of these already?

Silence/Meditation
Affirmation
Visualizations
Exercise
Reading
Scribing

My suggestion for you would be to try to wake up 30 minutes earlier and do all of the SAVERS for 5 minutes each. As you become more comfortable waking up earlier and you begin to want to spend more time in your miracle morning, Customize it to fit you and your taste. Right now I am spending

Silence – 5 min
Affirmations – 5 min
Visualization – 5 min
Exercise – 20-min
Reading – 20-min
Writing – 5 min

This week on the podcast I talked about how actions are important. But our words bring life but the action we take is what molds the words into life. Words without action will not create results if you want results anything you do you have to take.
If we’re not careful in taking action then we can start having wishful thinking. Wishful thinking is that just that it’s a wish.
But when we want and desire, have a passion for things, then we create plans whether we realize it or not to bring them to life.
whether it is planting a garden, building a birdhouse, whether it is cleaning your house how about buying a new car all of those things have plans and actionable items.
Often times we fail for lack of plans but sometimes we fail for lack of action or taking the wrong action.

I believe we should take action on what brings us peace and joy for the level where we are at, maybe some of us are not ready for the same level of action others are taking. But that does not mean that we should not take any action so let us level up and take action and take pride in our words.

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So this week I talk about what’s been going in My life since May in the last episode of published there’s been lots going on and my renewed focus on health and a little bit of why some of the future of this podcast and how we can grow together as a community

This week I share how Good habits help keep me on track. Through trials, we all can struggle to stay on track.

This week on level yourself up. I talk about my friend Jeff overpack some things that I've seen him practice I can't say that I've been taught this by him but it's things that he's definitely lived in his life and so reinforced. You know I think some of the times that we don't value our friends until they're gone. He truly was a gift. In my life, and a friend. So join me this week, as I just share three things that stood out to me as who he is, as a person. There's plenty of more that he demonstrated in his life, that I wouldn't even have time to put in this podcast. I did. Attach a link to the sermon, he had prepared since he was an elder at a church. And he had someone else preach it for him. Click here to see Video

On the podcast this week, I shared with you three ways that you can adjust or Grow from setbacks.
I share with you three things you can do if we're having setbacks. And most of us are having setbacks in our life with coronavirus. You know there is a lot of people out of work, things we don't understand or are afraid of.
But now is not the time to slumber now's not a time to be afraid. Now is the time to maybe look at things a little bit differently. So here are three ways that we can do to grow from having setbacks,
1 Ask yourself what have you learned from this situation and just write make out a list and write some things down things you've learned from your setbacks.
2 You can ask Do you need a course correction, maybe you've set some goals, maybe you haven't. And maybe you want to create new goals. So now is the time to ask Do I need a course correction on what I'm trying to achieve in this world.
3 You can look through the things that you wrote down about what you have learned and maybe the things you need to do for course correction. See if you have any fear around that. And if you have fear around those goals, or around those actions you need to take, then you need to put that fear under your feet and kill it.

You are needed this week I talk about how now is the time to share and be who you are called to be.

Hey, you might have noticed this podcast did not get sent out on a Monday mornings like it normally does. And that's because I was not happy with the recording that I had so I decided today rather than release it, I was okay with it being a little late. And so I came home and after spending some time with my family getting some stuff done around the house. I recorded this podcast.

I just want to share with you that you are loved with a great love that there are mercy and grace. At the foot of the cross. And I just want to remind you that when all that is going on and you feel lost and broken. We can look at what's happening. Take some perspective, some inner reflection that maybe this time is just a time of reflection that we need to reset ourselves and to get our eyes to our first love. Then we can look at what's needed. You know, do we need physically needing a thing do we spiritually need something. Does our family or our loved ones need something? What is the need at hand? Not a want, but what's the real need, then we can start praying for how to get those items, then we need to look at what's next what's on the horizon, what do we need to prepare for and also talk a little bit about strongholds. If you wonder what a stronghold is in your life, you can just ask what negative thing has a strong hold in your life? Then I share with you, Romans 8:17 and in Ephesian 3:37.
That the spiritual forces of darkness are always on the clock and committed to cause and make our lives miserable. So grab the breastplate of righteousness and that glorious shield of faith in that all-powerful sword of the Spirit and that mighty helmet of salvation. All the while stand there with your feet fitted for the gospel of peace and stand your ground, let's not have any more negative strongholds on your watch. God bless.

This week on level yourself up. Episode 59, we discuss the reset in March, or what I want to call the march reset. So with that, we're talking about how we need to trust God, to get us through these times that we need to seek His kingdom first and everything that he's doing for us that he will provide. I shared Matthew chapter six verses 26 through 34. So let us just pray for Israel for the world. And for the United States for the country that we live in, that God would heal our lands that we would repent first. And God would heal our lands that we would seek his face. I do believe this shaking is to warn the church, and the world that we need to prepare. I don't believe it is the end of the world.

Matthew 6:24-34 25“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing? 26Look at the birds of the air; they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? 27And can any of you by worrying add a single hour to your span of life? 28And why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin, 29yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these. 30But if God so clothes the grass of the field, which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? 31Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’ 32For it is the Gentiles who strive for all these things; and indeed your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33But strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34“So do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will bring worries of its own. Today’s trouble is enough for today.

I also discuss a little about the book I am reading The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World.

This week on episode 58 of level yourself up. I talked about watching the movie The Hobbit, and how things spoke to me, that we should be doing in our business & life. That we should be moved by love and peace, not by fear, we should be looking for opportunities to move in love and peace and find opportunities in these dark times.

I also share phone app called otter that allows you to record your notes on your phone, and then email them to you or text them to other people. https://otter.ai

Quote Saruman believes it is only great power that can hold evil in check, but that is not what I have found. I found it is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay. Small acts of kindness and love. Why Bilbo Baggins? I don't know. Perhaps because I am afraid, and he gives me courage.

So this week on episode 57 I talk about organization How we need to organize our thoughts, our house, our possessions, also share a little bit about how I’m thinking about changing up this podcast. I share a little bit about how I may change the podcast up a little by creating segments about tech business and integrate some about health, business, and life. Also in this podcast, I talk about the power of talking to yourself and asking questions.

So this week in review of the last few weeks I've been pondering about how I set myself up for failure through expectations of myself, that I impose on other people so I share with you some of my thoughts about expectations and how we need to give grace and mercy to ourselves.

Stop Anxiety by Adjusting Expectations

Old expectations trigger your cortisol, but you can adjust them.

Anxiety is caused by our own expectations more than we realize. For example, a pothole in the road causes huge anxiety if you drive right into it, but if you see it in advance it’s manageable. So anxiety is caused by the expectation of a flat road when that fails to fit the facts.

Of course, expecting potholes all the time would not relive anxiety either. Realistic expectations are the key to a smooth ride. But how can our expectations be realistic when the world is unpredictable?

“When you stop expecting people to be perfect, you can like them for who they are.”
― Donald Miller, A Million Miles in a Thousand Years: What I Learned While Editing My Life

“We were promised sufferings. They were part of the program. We were even told, 'Blessed are they that mourn,' and I accept it. I've got nothing that I hadn't bargained for. Of course it is different when the thing happens to oneself, not to others, and in reality, not imagination.”
― C.S. Lewis, A Grief Observed

Romans 8:28 ESV

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

Ephesians 2:8-9 ESV

For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.

This week I talk about how to handle setbacks

When I was thinking about this week podcast I came up with 10 things you can do to help so your setbacks don't throw you into a free fall or make you want to stop and giving up your goals or whatever it is you're trying to work forward to.

Expect discomfort we will have resistance
Failure is part of moving forward
Evaluate what is going on never for reflect with trusted mentors or friends
When making decisions think our plan for obstacles anticipate problems
What can you control? Focus on what you can't control.
Rest and have fun sometimes it's good just to get away from your problems.
Keep a positive attitude
Be open minded to new Approaches except constructive criticism
Be responsible take the responsibility for what is your fault and if it is not your fault just leave it there and don't blame others how can you move forward.

Quote from Richard Branson “entrepreneurs should learn to embrace failure with open arms and deal with obstacles by breaking them down into their smallest components and trying to then positively affect each part."

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Perseverance= persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

Perseverance is stubbornness with a purpose -Josh Shipp

Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance - Samuel Johnson

it takes Faith to walk in Perseverance, living in peace when things don't go right.

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So this week on the podcast we talk about renewing our minds that we shouldn't think like everyone else thinks that we need to learn to think like our mentors and most of all like Jesus. Maybe we need to renew our goals and look at some of the things that were trying to do but it never hurts to revisit and renew our goals on a daily basis. Romans12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Ephesians 5:25-26Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her 26 to sanctify her,cleansing by the washing with water through the word, Link to the bible app https://www.bible.com/app Tech tip link below https://youtu.be/nH4Th4f0VOw

This week I interview Colin Yearwood.

We discuss his morning routine, creating a framework for a morning routine.
Morning Breathing technics
Colin's weight lose
Stoping things by force or welcoming change
His podcast 52 wins
Finding the positive in your life
What is a WIN?
Power of Affirmations
Trade Expectations for Appreciation
Improving your Peer Group
Become the best version of yourself
Tools we can use to improve yourself.

Join us as we just have a conversation between two friends

Colin's website is https://www.colinyearwood.com/ where he helps ambitious employees leverage their current skillset and experience to start and grow a profitable online business.

His podcast 52wins link is here The 52 Wins Podcast is all about helping you enjoy your journey by taking the time to acknowledge and celebrating your wins regardless of what obstacles may appear along the way. #52Wins

We mention

Winston Faircloth
Begin Again FB Group
Cliff Ravenscraft
Kris Pavone
Tony Robbins
Jim Rohn
Wim Hof
Ray Edwards

Your current job is a blessing
This week I talk about how we are providing a service how we can change our mindset and not just show up to work but that we can be a blessing to our clients and our customers because life is not happening to you it's happening for you we have a calling to serve.

Keep going when you're grounding

This week I share a story that happened when we were white water rafting several years ago.

How God used that story to help me to realize that some of my goals for 2020.

I am not seeing the results I desire so I need to think about staying focused on the solution and the results, not the problem.

This week I talk about words. What words are we telling yourself and speaking to yourself are we speaking loving and kind words towards yourself ? Words that can energize our lives or build us up speaking life into ourselves do you believe that you are somebody? That you have a purpose? I also believe that we were created in the image of God and that we should be creating as God spoke the world into existence so our words help us to create also.

Proverbs 18:21 - “The tongue can bring death or life."

Proverbs 3:26 For the Lord will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths.

https://www.saraannapowers.com/podcast/2020/1/9/ep-080-the-power-of-words

This week I talk about the importance of attitude how 10% of what affects us happens to us but 90% of how we respond affects us more. How having the right attitude helps us get along with our goals, helps us to get along with each others, also helps us meet our goals, helps learn new skills and learning to enjoy the journey.

We have to have a good attitude to be grateful
We have to have a good attitude to believe
We have to have a good attitude to learn
It is also important to protect our self and avoid the wrong type of people with bad attitude.

More podcast at https://www.levelyourselfup.com/

This week I interview Amanda Kelly I thought about dividing this podcast up but it was just a good flowing conversation. We that we starting out with family traditions her background.

I think is valuable content for everyone. We kind of rolled into business items at the 14 minute mark.

Topics covered are

Start with go big and how that got started.

Importance of gratitude

Importance of naming objects & projects

Remembering Traditions and creating them traditions

Scalability

Quotes

I am always busy, which is perhaps the chief reason why I am always well. -Elizabeth Cady Stanton

"If you give us the chance, we can perform. After all, Ginger Rogers did everything that Fred Astaire did. She just did it backwards and in high heels." - Ann Richards

Book What I Know For Sure by Oprah Winfrey
Straight from the Heart Paperback-by Ann Richards

You can reach out Amanda amanda@anewdae.com

Take responsibility for our actions and our problems Redefine with failure is We need to embrace failure is meant to changes “Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. Failure is delay, not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead end. Failure is something we can avoid only by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing.” - Denis Waitley Take action Begin Again with Winston Faircloth http://podcast.winstonfaircloth.com/ https://www.winstonfaircloth.com/ https://www.levelyourselfup.com/043winstonfaircloth/

How to Stop Procrastinating

This week we talk about the reasons why we procrastinate.

We talk about the three elements of a habit which are

The trigger
The pattern
The reward

We discuss breaking the pattern and techniques how to do that.
I also share other ways to stop procrastinating and stop feeling bad about yourself and reward yourself when we get the jobs done
Quote of the week “You may delay, but time will not.” ― Benjamin Franklin
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This episode I talk about how we resist change. Life has a way of changing once we think we have it figured out. Changes in inevitable

Recognize what you want
Don't listen to your shame negative thoughts the naysayers or how many times you have failed
Make a small step towards your goal
That could be creating a plan thinking about what you're writing down what you want to change
Realize you are not alone find a group of friends a man coach and mentor
Share within the select group share your struggles your successes and be open and honest
Start taking up the new person by embracing the real you stop comparing yourself to others start embracing who you are and who you want to become

Remember you are powerful you're successful you can do anything you want to do there's nothing stopping you except for your fear and you're well unwilling to pay the cost. “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” – Jack C. Maxwell "One Step Away"- by Casting Crowns (Lyrics)

In this episode interview Winston Faircloth has been a strategic advisor/CEO of several multi-million dollar organizations over his thirty-year career. Topics Covered are

We have a conversation about the backstage and front stage of organizations.
How we need to be ourselves and stop comparing
Comparison is the thief of joy
Galatians 6:9
Perseverance and Persistence
A wealth of knowledge is shared in this episode.

Winston also shares some of his background from business to where his family is from, his faith, about his new podcast he is launching and his new business pursuit. future7figureCEO.com Begin Again with Winston Faircloth http://podcast.winstonfaircloth.com/ https://www.winstonfaircloth.com/ #BeginAgain #Future7FigureCEO

In this episode I talk about fighting forwards the forces that keep us from growing.

I share some of my thoughts that's been going through my mind this week dealing with life's problems, when things don't work out like you want when we are battling the internal battle to give up.

How most of Life's Journey is about us learning about ourselves.

I also talk about pursuing the things that we should be doing versus the things that we want to do or would like to do.

Action creates results

So this week I’ve got a special guest Jacob Budd on the show.

Jacob just got signed to be on the pit crew of the NASCAR truck and Xfinity series his goal is to one day be a pit crew for the Winston cup series.

He shares how he has worked hard by practicing, having good habits, and aligning himself to get in this position and have a chance. A lot of what we talk about I believe can transfer into our daily lives if we can put the correct actions in place to help us meet our goals.

We talk about how you can help people and what you do affect others, How you can set up yourself for success staying focused and pursuing your DREAMS.

This week we talk about how beginners and intermediate and professionals they look at things.

The beginner often focuses on the equipment, gear or tools they need.

The intermediate person often looks at the technique or how they deliver or the processes.

The Advanced people often focuses on the The end result. But uses the gear and the tools that he has to do the best he can.

The overall Takeaway is build using the skills and tools that you have overtime invest in better tools equipment books in training but keep focus on the end result never lose track of the value you are providing two others.

Stop comparing! its OK to be challenged or push each other but stop expected things to be identical.
God has a Plan for each person
How it limits us
1. It take our eyes off on what Gods trying to do in our life
2. We de-value what we have to offer
3. Create a place for jealousy to grow
4. Causes apathy (lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern) and procrastination (action of delaying or postponing something)
5. We de-value who we are.
6. Puts us in a place of bondage.
Are we judging ourselves and its based in condemnation.
You cant give away more than you will receive- give more and more will be given

Quote of the Week “Comparison is the thief of joy.” Theodore Roosevelt

Galatians 6:4 (NIV) “Each one should test their own actions. Then they can take pride in themselves alone, without comparing themselves to someone else”
Romans 12:6 (MSG) “Let's just go ahead and be what we were made to be, without enviously or pridefully comparing ourselves with each other, or trying to be something we aren’t.”

This week I talk about my camping trip, and how it was not what i expected and how some times what we desire the most does not turn out like what we want.

How we can plan to create a atmosphere of creativity, love to help serve our goals.

This week I talk about why you should think about upgrading your peer group to find a group of people that will help you achieve your goals to be insightful about the things that you cannot see about yourself.

This group can help you to hold you accountable to achieve great things in your life.

This week I share why I’m late getting this episode out. I also share some thoughts on changing our attitudes by changing our environment and being grateful for the things that we do have in our life.

Are you feeling Overloaded Stressed Anxiety ? This week I share 7 tip to help you.

Stop pleasing people
What Honors you? Or helps you refocus?
Fit in time to enjoy life
Unplug- stop reading, listening to podcast, being on social media, unless it really brings you peace.
Seek to be at peace
Make the best out of you conversations
Rest try to get 6-8 hrs of sleep or take naps.

My thoughts on the book Love Your Self ###### John Budd is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com

Quote of the Week Do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Let the day's own trouble be sufficient for the day. Jesus Christ

https://www.facebook.com/walkwithwinstonfaircloth/videos/476246409897915/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzguGPYYeTY

What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals. Zig Ziglar

S – Specific (or Significant).
M – Measurable (or Meaningful).
A – Attainable (or Action-Oriented).
R – Relevant (or Rewarding).
T – Time-bound (or Track-able).

https://www.facebook.com/groups/100daychallenge2018/

Quote of the week “Transformation is a process, and as life happens there are tons of ups and downs. It’s a journey of discovery.” —Rick Warren “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17) 3 types of people you

A Mentor/ Teacher – someone who is further along in the faith, who can serve as a mentor or an older and wiser counselor and friend
A person you can Serve– someone who is younger in the faith, who you can help as a mentor or an older and wiser counselor and friend
A Close Friend – someone who is about the same place in the faith as you, who can walk with you, encourage and challenge you, and be encouraged and challenged by you.

LINKS

https://www.newlife-ct.org/the-newlife-blog/post/who-is-walking-alongside-you-in-your-life
https://bemakexsend.com/2016/02/02/the-three-people-you-need-most-in-your-life
https://www.stewardshipcentral.org/posts/everyone-needs-a-paul-a-timothy-and-a-barnabas

Episode 30 we talk about failing to get ahead and the importance of failure and learning from our failures.

Let's stop looking at our obstacles and keep our eyes on the goal also want to encourage everyone to enjoy the season you are in.

We don't grow when we know things we grow out of confusion.

This week we talk about

goal setting
tracking
accountability
creating a plan
scheduling
Leading indicators vs results.

**Quote of the week** “If one asks for success and prepares for failure, he will get the situation he has prepared for.” Florence Scovel Shinn

This week we talk about how everything is always happening for us and what does that make possible?
We discussed how to prepare for transformations.
who or what is the opposition
who or what are our allies?
Change uses external influences to modify actions but transformation modifies beliefs so actions become natural and thereby achieve the desired result.

This week I answer 2 questions I have been asked

How I Fight procrastination and how to I create passwords and mange them.

Basic over view is

A password should have 10 Characters, Minimum: You need to choose a password that’s long enough. There’s no minimum password length everyone agrees on, but you should generally go for passwords that are a minimum of 10 to 12 characters in length. A longer password would be even better.
Includes Numbers, Symbols, Capital Letters, and Lower-Case Letters: Use a mix of different types of characters to make the password harder to crack.
One that Isn’t a Dictionary Word or Combination of Dictionary Words: Stay away from obvious dictionary words and combinations of dictionary words. Any word on its own is bad. Any combination of a few words, especially if they’re obvious, is also bad. For example, “password” is a terrible password. “green dog” is also very bad.
Doesn’t Rely on Obvious Substitutions: Don’t use common substitutions, either — for example, “H0use” isn’t strong just because you’ve replaced an o with a 0. That’s just obvious.

Check out

https://passwordsgenerator.net/
https://lifehacker.com/how-to-create-a-strong-password-1797681069
https://www.wired.com/2012/08/apple-amazon-mat-honan-hacking/

Making time for you!

In this episode I talk about the importance of making time for you.

How creating time for you will help you benefit others and help your growth as a person.

Investing in yourself
You are valuable
Keeping commitments to yourself
Keeping on task
Keeping appointments online
Some free resources to help yourself grow are.
Podcast
YouTube
Read a book
Walk in a park
Lunch with yourself
Journaling

Some paid ways to invest in yourself are

Hire a coach
Online courses
Attend conferences
Join the mastermind

Main topic what is success and my past view point of what success was for myself and how it has changed since episode 24 from my interview with Cliff Ravenscraft * Weight-loss update

Are you hungry
Why are you eating this
Are there better choices to eat

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This week I interview Cliff Ravenscraft he's marketing the Freedom of the Dream 2019 conference but listen to this insightful podcast where he shares three things everyone should learn and we talk about the definition of success

Learn how your current beliefs are keeping you from the financial success that you deserve. Cliff is giving away One of his most valuable message he has ever delivered. First, watch this sample clip here https://www.cliffravenscraft.com/ or you can sign up and watch the whole message free.

This week I talk about my weight loss and how I'm going to attack it some of my hindering beliefs how I have changing my mindset and beliefs about my weight and health.

I'm also laying out a general diet plan, monitoring my intakes of sleep food and water.

This week I talk to you the importance of embracing rest, recovery, reflection.
Learning to become the person who you want to be.
I also share some of my old way of thinking has been creeping into my thought patterns.

Episode 21 of level yourself up this week I just give you some insight into what has been going on in my life.

Some of the struggles I’ve been having some of the mindset I’ve been struggling with and how I have shifted myself out of them and pressing forward and moving on.

So come with me and level yourself up

Out of my Routine
How to get back on track!
Quote of the week by Thomas Edison Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.

Realize what you can personally do
Start today
Start small and regain
Celebrate any growth or success
Decide today what you will do tomorrow

10 Ways to be happier 1. End your negative thinking 2. Take a break - Have a reset take a vacation walk in a park get outside go to a movie spend time with a positive person 3. Look for little things in your life that bring you joy 4. Make a good positive memory - find a person that needs encouragement that you run into. 5. Make a list of what you're really grateful for 6. Stop being rushed 7. Be proactive about your relationships see how you can add value to others how you could just be a friend how you could be positive encouraging entertaining with that person 8. Have a deep conversation with someone you deeply care about 9. Love yourself - realize how special you are that you are a beautiful person in your heart see the greatness that lies within you don't focus on how you feel bad about yourself or your failures but focus on how you want your life to be and how good you want your life to be and take action to bring those to life. 10. Learn to be inspired and find joy in others victories and successes.

Quote of the week: “Folks are usually about as happy as they make their minds up to be.” ― Abraham Lincoln

People mentioned in the show

Linda Gullo Podcast https://lindagullo.com/

Kris Pavone https://www.krispavone.com/

This week I thought we should dive a little deeper into the being in a state of learning.

We talk about a fixed mindset and a growth mindset.

Which mindset do you have?

Do you see failure is the limit of your abilities ?
That either you're good at something or you're not ?
You don't like to be challenged ?
Either you can do something or you can't?
Do you believe that your potential is pre-determined ?
When you get frustrated do you give up?
Do you believes feedback and criticism are personal?
Do you stick to only what you know?

A growth mindset

Failure is a opportunity to grow
Can learn to do with anything I want
Challenges help me to grow
My effort and attitude determines my abilities
Feedback is constructive
Inspired by the success of others
like to try new things

Quote of the week is from Dr. Chuck Missler "The only barrier to truth is the presumption that you already have it."

017 Five basic steps we need to have in place to transform our mindset. 1. Recognize you don’t know everything always look to improve. 2. You don’t know what you don’t know 3. Stay in a state of learning -Learning from everyone learning what works and what doesn’t work. 4. Our own failures and mistakes could be the seeds of success. 5. To own our successes this is probably the most important step to set little monuments and victories along the way to help guard against negativity also finding the importance of learning to survive in the valleys of our life.

Hebrew word for prayer - Tefillah - means to "self evaluate” Romans 12.2 -“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” ‭ Quote of the week by Rick Warren - Transformation is a process, and as life happens there are tons of ups and downs. It's a journey of discovery - there are moments on mountaintops and moments in deep valleys of despair.

This week I talk about applying the lessons I have learned that I have shared in the passed podcast and how I’ve turned this rough week into a positive.

Are you using Affirmations?

Are you reminding yourself of your Goals?

Can you finding victories in our Storm?

How is your anchor holding ?

Becoming the real you how life seems to test our resolve to change.

Do you really want to become the person you are trying to become ?

015
So this week I talk about how I balanced life I share how I important to prioritize the things of my life
I look at planning everything on the calendar then making weekly and daily task list to keeping focus on what’s really important for the day and that taking action because action get us results. If we Plan things that provide a frame work to take action on, to create clarity what to focus on. Quote of Week: The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.
Stephen Covey

Video of Big Rocks

My podcast mission statement

To help my listeners improve their life, business and health by providing quality content to give them the tools to change their mindset that may hold them back, to encourage them to take action and to celebrate their victories.

For your life
For your business
For large goals

Because life can get overwhelming, hard, painful, and frustrating a mission statement will help give us direction in those times; to remind us of our purpose. It’ll help us get clarity with our own story. It might help us to say yes or no to different things that come up. It can help guide towards your next goals, projects, and also remind you that you ARE making a difference.

013 How to build confidence.

Confidence is a skill.
You must start with small actions and as we see results that builds any skill.
We build confidence from doing and use wisdom in the next step.

What hinders our confidence?

Fear of failure fear of man fear of loss.
Past defeats.
Lack of good friends or counsel.
Lack of coach or mentors.
Toxic people listening to bad advice.
Living in the past.

“Fear doesn't go away. The warrior and the artist live by the same code of necessity, which dictates that the battle must be fought anew every day.”
― Steven Pressfield The War of Art

Perseverance is a skill that we must learn to obtain the difficult goals that don’t come easy for us perseverance build our character and stamina it makes us a better person and helps us level yourself up

How to overcome
In this weeks episode we talk about how to overcome obstacles and setbacks a lot of this is just our mindset and how we look at things keeping the end in mind and realizing some people don’t like change and that we can control how we respond then we also talk about two things that keep us from growing that is procrastination and laziness.

Top Reasons You’re Not Hitting You’re Goals

Time
Prioritize what’s important first
Daily or weekly tracking
wrong timing in your life
Bad timing in the market
Not enough time with your audience community or market
Poor quality
Bad products or defects
Don’t police quality but build quality in
Support
Family
Coaches
Lack of training
Lack of knowledge
Wrong staff
Personal
You are not where you need to be emotionally physically or mentally
Mindset positive and willing to grow and learn or negative close minded think you know what all arrogant
Being organized and all things
Willing to persevere
Time to rest or self-care
Plan
Having no plan
Willing to reevaluate
When to stay pushing through versus pivoting
Fear versus confidence

This week I talk about my busy week, and tending the garden of my Heart... What are you Growing you in your heart?

Control Plans a brief overview of how to use them to create structure and Standardized training

A Control Plan should contain a comprehensive listing of the product and/or process, special characteristics, the process controls, measurement methods and tests that will be performed during regular production.

Build Quality In to your products by focusing on what is critical to quality during the process, you can reduce scrap, eliminate reworks and prevent defectives from reaching the customer

007 Dealing With Setbacks Do you ever feel like sometimes life is happening to you and not for you? Do live by your feelings or emotions? This week I share with you how I have learn to deal with them Be the person you want to become... Free Advertisement Check out https://www.cliffravenscraft.com/

Adding value to people
Make yourself more valuable
Learn to listen

Quote of the week
Good intentions are worthless without good actions nobody had their life changed by someone hoping or thinking good intentions are not enough - John Maxwell from youtube - How To Make A Difference
https://youtu.be/-6BQmP2jjpI

1 Shiny Object syndrome or losing focus

2 Not making it Fun or exciting

3 Lose motivation

Zig Ziglar – “People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing, that's why we recommend it daily.”

Compliment people - keeps you in right frame of mind, grateful

Revisiting my goals daily

4 Lack of Accountability

5 Fear

What tools this year has changed my life the most

Journaling
Good friendships
this includes family members and non-family members
Books
reading them and not processing them in applying the things that I’ve learned
Audio books
Pro and cons of Audio book
Podcast
YouTube videos
Online mentors-
YouTube videos
Podcast
Affirmations
The reason positive affirmations don't work is that they target the conscious level of your mind, but not the unconscious. If what you are trying to affirm is incongruent with a deeply held negative belief, then all that results is an inner struggle.Aug 6, 2015 Why Positive Affirmations Don't Work - Psych Central https://psychcentral.com/blog/why-positive-affirmations-dont-work/
Spending time with less fortunate people
Grateful
Serving other people
Mastermind relationships
Paid and Unpaid
Online groups like Facebook
Workshops and conferences
Movies

03 show notes
In this episode I discuss my thoughts of having enough and how to use frustration as leverage.
That there’s nothing wrong with questioning to find the right path for you or if your resources are limited there is always a ways to get started. The way you start may not be to the level like or want but it’s a start