Expand Your Life Podcast

Your identity is the subject for today. Identity is the 2nd Pillar of Personal Development. Join me today as we discuss:What identity is, and what it is notWhy it’s so important to really get to know yourselfCreating relationship with your past, present and future selvesWhy and how we lose our sense of identityHow you treat yourself changes as you become more sure of who you are and form a healthy relationship with yourselfHow it all adds up to cultivating love for yourself that spills out to everyone around you, and then back againComplete Show NotesSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jcjones)

Self-awareness is the foundation of all personal growth. Join me today as we discuss:What self-awareness isProductive vs unproductive questionsThe importance of being a good judge rather than being judgmentalThe definition of a good judgeWhat self-awareness will give you and why does any of it matter?Where and how to start being more self-awareSteps you can start taking todayComplete Show NotesSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jcjones)

Today is a bit of an overview of what the 6 Pillars of Personal Development are. These pillars create a roadmap for anyone wanting to create a personal development plan for themselves. Join me as I discuss:What each pillar is and a short description of each.Starting next week for episode 45 I will go more in depth on each of these pillars and discuss:How each Pillar can be applied to your lifeThe benefits of eachHow they work together to create a roadmap for your personal development journey How you can apply these concepts daily to any problems in your life to find solutions.Complete Show NotesSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jcjones)

Do you know how the unresolved pain of your past is hurting those around you? Learn the importance of doing the work to heal that pain. Hurt people really do hurt people. Healed people, heal people. Many people use the phrase 'Hurt people, hurt people', without really explaining the rest of the story. This leads to the assumption that 'all' hurt people hurt people. Today we will discuss:The assumption behind this well known phrase.Most hurt people actually go out of their way to not intentionally hurt others.We don't like dealing with how we feel. This leads to stuffing, ignoring, and not dealing with our emotions.Really looking at how your coping mechanisms affect those around you.The importance of doing the work of healing the pain of your past.Episode 43 - Complete show notes

Not dealing with the uncomfortable or painful events or circumstances in our lives keeps us stuck. It limits the growth that is available to us if we just take the chance to learn and grow from them. Start asking questions. Start healing, learning, growing and changing your results in life.5 questions to start you out:What can you learn from this circumstance?What are some positives?What could I have done differently?How could I have acted or reacted to the situation differently?What can I do not to repeat this in the future?Complete Show Notes

Welcome back everyone. I hope you’re all doing well today. We’re going to talk about something that has been weighing heavy on my mind for quite a while. Actually, I really started thinking more about it, a few years ago when the political situation in the country got so heated. It made me really question some things that I believed. And now it’s something I’m seeing even more with some of the things that have been going on in the world with the Coronavirus, with the tragic death of George Floyd, with the political unrest that we’re dealing with once again with the new elections coming. So I just want to share my thoughts and share some of the things that I had to question myself about.Everyone has a right to choose how they want to believe. No one’s belief is better than someone else’s. It’s just simply their belief.Are you changing anyone’s mind when you get nasty with them and call them names and put them down because their beliefs are different than yours?Are you educating them? Are you sharing your point of view or are you trying to cram it down their throat because you believe you’re right? Who are you convincing with those actions?Instead of judging someone because of how they believe or their opinion on something, why not get curious? Why not get curious and find out why that person believes differently than you do? Why not try to gain some understanding as to how they came to that opinion or that belief?Complete Show Notes

Why do some people take action even when they’re uncertain of the results? That is the question we are going to attempt to answer today.Finding courage over fearHaving a why stronger than your fearFocusing on the possibilities instead of limitationsThe effects of taking action vs notEpisode 38 Complete Show NotesSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jcjones)

What is your definition of success for you? What does that look like for you? Most of us really don't have a clear picture, or a clear definition in our minds of what success means to us. We have a general idea maybe, but nothing that we live our daily lives by. Nothing that we can look at the end of the day and say, was my day successful?Join me as I discuss:The benefits of defining what success means for you.Why it's important to define your successful life as well as what a successful day means to you.How to determine your definition of success.The importance of not looking for success in the wrong place.At the end of this episode I also share my current definition of success for my life and for my day as an example of what it could look like. Resources:Complete Show NotesSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jcjones)

Today, I'd like to focus on those big impact decisions that we find ourselves needing to make in our lives. All of those are bigger decisions that tend to cause a little bit more stress. I know there's a lot of us out there too, that have problems making all the little decisions. But maybe some of this will help you with those too. I'm going to give you some things to think about that, hopefully will make decision making simpler for you. Take away a little bit of the confusion, the overwhelm the fear. So join me today as I discuss:The effects of waiting too long to make a decision.Naming the exact problem.Should vs want.Outside influences that push you toward making the wrong decision.Seeing how your values and the vision you have for your life can help you make any decision.Resources:Complete Show NotesSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jcjones)

The skill of creating change in your life is probably one of the most beneficial skills that you can learn and start practicing. The easier the process is of creating that change, the better. I've spent a lot of years creating change in my life. And throughout that process, I learned what does work, what doesn't work, and why. And I'll explain that to you today, so that you can see what's keeping you stuck from creating the changes that you want to make in your life, and how to move past that. Today we are going to Discuss:The Intentional Change TheoryWhat it isIt's steps and it's limitations What method can be added to this theory to create real lasting change that gives you the results you want in life.Resources:The Intentional Change TheoryThe Thought ModelComplete Show notesSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jcjones)

Welcome back everyone. I hope you're doing well today. We're going to talk about mastering change. This is part one of a two-part series where we talk about the two most common forms of change that as human beings we deal with on a regular basis.Part one that we're going to talk about today is forced change. Since this is very applicable right now with COVID. This also applies to other types of forced change such as divorce, or ending of a relationship, death, any kind of change that is not in your control. Next week's episode, we'll cover part two, which is intentional change.Join me today as we discuss:How we naturally react to forced change.The affects in our life caused by our natural inclination to freeze when we can’t flee or fight.What we are really avoiding when we freeze.The 3 main things we need to learn to do to deal and move forward from forced change.Complete Show NotesSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jcjones)

Learn the two types of goal evaluations and re-evaluations that are guaranteed to get you achieving your goals as simply and quickly as possible. Join me today as I discuss:The 2 types of goal evaluations that are important in achieving your goals.The benefits of each type of evaluation.The steps involved in each one.The importance of planning your week.Why having a vision for your life is so important to achieve your goals.How to create an action plan for your goals.Episode 33 Complete Show NotesSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jcjones)

Self worth is the value you place on yourself. The value that you place on who you are, how you think, how you act and react, and how you allow others to treat you. Join me today as we discuss:What self worth isHow self worth can only be found inside youThe signs of low self worthThe importance of who you are BEINGWhat not to base your self worth onThe 2 best ways of learning how to really believe in your value and worthComplete Show Notes For This Episode

If you’re tired of how you’re feeling and you want to feel differently, I’ll share with you some things that might help.Schedule time each day to stress out.Set daily intentions to create the day you want.Become aware of how you are spending your time.Complete Show Notes

Regardless of what is keeping you stuck today: fear limiting beliefs fixed mindset doubt depression negativity These things all come from our beliefs. The belief we have created in our minds by the circumstances that occurred in our past and the meaning we have placed on them. How you get rid of things that are keeping you stuck today: Awareness and Understanding Become aware of them. Become aware of the results you are having now. What is keeping you stuck? Understand what beliefs you have around this particular result. What circumstances from your past have created this belief? What lessons can you learn from this circumstance? Are you holding onto something you need to let go of? Express how you feel. Talk to someone. Start journaling. Are the feelings you're feeling, and the thoughts creating these feelings serving you? Are they producing the results you want in your life? Where is your focus? Is your focus on the past or on today?

Running from vs running toward - The key to your motivation What's your motivating factor for life? Join me today as we discuss: The difference between running from and running toward anything. What results you will have in your life for both. What a good motivator is. Where you should place your focus. Why you should create a daily intention for yourself. Following these simple steps will not only move you forward, but they will completely change your life. Resources:Episode 29 - Complete Show NotesExpand Your Life Facebook Group

Are you living your life according to the best version of you? We all should know if we are living our lives according to the best version of ourselves. Whatever the best version of yourself is right now at this moment. What the best version of you means How to discover what the best version of you is right now Steps you can to take to move toward the best version of you Discover the 5 simple steps to creating anything new in your life. Of moving toward the best version of you. Resources:Episode 28 - Complete Show NotesExpand Your Life Facebook Group

Last week we went through a list of questions to help you discover your superpowers. You should have a pretty long list of your talents and skills if you answered all of the questions. Today we’ll be brainstorming ideas on what you can do with your superpowers. Hint: The sky is the limit. But only if you don’t allow your limiting beliefs and thoughts hold you back.Editing your listIdeas on how you can use your superpowers What holds us back from tryingThe compound effectWhere do your superpowers overlap your passion and excitement? If it’s something you’re really good at and it’s something you really enjoy, figure out a way to incorporate it into your life. Start brainstorming ideas on how you can use your superpowers to create something in your life that you will love. Resources:Episode 27 - Complete Show NotesExpand Your Life Facebook groupDiscover Your Superpowers WorksheetsEpisode 26 – Discover Your Superpowers

Everyone has superpowers! I believe you already have the necessary foundation to become whatever it is that you're meant to become. The trick is to start recognizing and noticing the superpowers you already have. Those Superpowers are the foundation for building great things for your life. You just need to start thinking differently about you. Your experiences, your talents, your strength, your skills, Recognizing your superpowers Everyone has superpowers! Where you look to find your superpowersCreating Your Superpowers listResources:Episode 26 - Complete Show NotesExpand Your Life Podcast Facebook group

What beliefs are in control in your life? Many of us think that the beliefs we have are set in stone. That the beliefs we have make us who we are so why should they change them or question them? Well, what are the results of those beliefs in your life? Join me today as we discuss:Where our beliefs come fromHow most of our beliefs are not even oursHow our beliefs effect our childrenBelief structureCreating new beliefs based on the results we wantResources:Episode 25 - Complete Show NotesEpisode 16 - You Can Change How You FeelExpand Your Life Facebook group

We suppress many parts of ourselves everyday. Our thoughts, feelings, dreams, opinions and beliefs are different things that we often suppress. Join me today as we discuss: What the most common thing we suppress is. The effects suppression has on us. How to start making progress in becoming aware of and uncovering the things we suppress. Resources:Episode 24 Show NotesExpand Your Life Facebook Group

How do you define you? What you are, your circumstances, and how you feel, change throughout your life. This is why we lose our sense of self when these things change. How you are is constant and only changeable by you. Today's podcast will cover how:I am statements define you We define ourselves by our mistakes We define ourselves by how we feel and by our circumstances We define ourselves by WHAT we are Try defining yourself by HOW you are instead of WHAT you are What differentiates you from everyone else? Becoming aware of how you define yourself and how you want to define yourself, will give your life purpose and direction. How you define yourself - you will become more of. Knowing who you are and who you want to be will change how you view your life. Resources:Episode 23 Complete Show NotesExpand Your Life Facebook groupMaster Your Goals Facebook group

The question, Who am I? is not just about how you view yourself, but also how you act, react, think, feel, your likes and dislikes, your personality, your values, and your hopes and dreams. It is everything that makes you - you. Join me today as I discuss: Why it's easier to lose a sense of self than to keep it Why it's necessary to prioritize youWhat circumstances create a loss of identity What to do when you're already lost Reinventing yourself Creating strong unbreakable values with boundaries Keeping who you are front and centerResources:Episode 22 Show NotesExpand Your Life Facebook Group

Happy is the normal condition. What keeps us from it are all of the stories we have created in our minds about whether we deserve it or whether it's even attainable. Do you even know what happiness means to you? Join me today as I discuss::How to find your happy.Learn the right place to look for your happy.Spend some time figuring out what happiness means to you. Look inside of yourself for the answer. Think about the impact of happiness in your life. Get excited about it. Decide how much you value it. That will determine how much you really want it and it will determine the effort you will put into getting rid of the thoughts and beliefs you have right now that are keeping you from your happy. Resource:Episode 21 Show NotesExpand Your Life Facebook GroupExpand Your Life Podcast Facebook Page

How good are you at letting shit go? We create stress in our lives by thinking and dwelling on the things we lack enough of. Not enough time, and not enough money are the two biggest stressors for most of us. Join me today as we discuss: Whether or not stress changes or helps our circumstances. What the true source of our stress really is. How you can break the habit of stressing out. Learning how you can just let it go. Learn how to let anything go that doesn't serve you. Focus on what you can control Resources Mentioned:Self Awareness WorkbookEpisode 20 Show Notes

Not dealing with your life might work for a while but eventually it catches up to you. The longer you wait, the longer you ignore what's really bothering you, the worse it will get. Becoming aware of your crutches. What are you escaping from? Does putting off dealing with something make it better or worse? If you don't like something in your life start spending time figuring out how to change it. Learn some steps you can take to deal with your problems effectivelyThe Solution:Recognize the problem Take ownership in your part of the problem Is there a quick fix? Recognize the pattern Find your solution Take action (stop avoiding)Resources Mentioned:Self Awareness WorkbookEpisode 19 - Show Notes

Happy New Year! This is going to be a great year. I hope you are as excited and motivated as I am to get started. This year will see some amazing things happening for both the podcast and blog that I'd like to share with you today. Join me today as I discuss: Things I've learned about podcastingWhat to expect this year for Expand Your Life PodcastWhat to expect this year from Somewhat OrdinarySpecial projectsWhat you can expect from me this yearNatural learning progression of personal developmentSetting goalsWord/Theme for the yearResources Mentioned:Episode 18 - Show NotesSomewhat OrdinaryNewsletter signupMaster Your Goals Facebook Group

So today's message will be just some thoughts I've had about the Christmas season in general. Things that I've been thinking about through this season. Things I've noticed and observed about those around me and about myself. Pre Christmas stress and anxiety we create for ourselves because of expectations The tremendous amount of work, time, and financial bondage we feel Feeling like you can't wait until Christmas is over Post Christmas let down Disenchantment Is that it? Nothing else to look forward to. Recuperation How does this season make you feel? What are some of the thoughts you have that create these feelings? How do you want to feel this season? Do you need to change your thoughts or your traditions? Maybe both?

How you feel about yourself is a direct reflection of the thoughts you have about yourself. Join me today as I share how your thoughts create your feelings and how this will always determine the results you have in your life. Beliefs - Your beliefs about yourself create the thoughts you have. Thoughts - your thoughts determine how you feel about yourself. Feelings - how you feel about yourself influences all of your actions, reactions, and inactions Actions, Reactions, Inactions - determine your Results Resources Mentioned:The Life Coach School PodcastSelf Awareness WorkbookThe Method WorkbookEpisode 16 - Show Notes

Where in your life do you feel broken? Many circumstances in life can cause a feeling of being broken. A feeling of being unfixable. A feeling that something is wrong with you. Some of these circumstances could be: Failed relationships Traumatic experiences Abuse (emotional, mental, and physical) Addiction If you're ready to stop living your life feeling like you aren't worthy, allowing your fear, sadness, pain, and beliefs to determine how your life looks, then join me today as I discuss: Finding awareness and facing the fear of possibly being broken. Realizing that you become what you believe you are. Healing to feel whole again. Allow yourself to feel and to grieve. Breaking the cycles created by our beliefs. Self worth. You are not broken. You are worthy. You are enough. Creating new beliefs for a new identity. Feeling helpless keeps you stuck. You have the power to create your story. No matter what has happened in your past, you can heal and feel whole again. You can create something new. Resources Mentioned:Self Awareness WorkbookEpisode 15 Show Notes

What things will you regret if you don't take action? Join me today as we discuss how to live a life without regrets. It's never too late to take action unless you're dead. Why we put things off. Seems too difficult because we don't have enough information. Start with what you do know. Learn what you don't know. When setting your goals this year, add in some of those things that will cause regret if you don't take action. Whether it works out or not you made the attempt, you took action. You will have no regrets. Don't live a life of regret. Everyday is a new opportunity to propel your life forward. Everyday is a new opportunity to take action.

How much time do you spend thinking about all of the things you wished you had in a partner? Stop critiquing your partner. Start critiquing yourself. What energy are you bringing to the relationship? Does your partner even know what your expectations are? Do they know what you need from them? What does your partner need from you? Have you ever asked? Are you the same person your partner fell in love with? Put your focus on how you can be the type of partner you would like to have and start being that partner. Focusing on all of the things you're unhappy with in a relationship will only breed more unhappiness. Focus on how you can add to your relationship and your partner will respond. Resources Mentioned:Self Awareness WorkbookEpisode 13 - Show Notes

What are you known for right now? A key component of self awareness is evaluating who you are right now and deciding if you're happy with who you are and how you show up for others. How you show up for those you have a relationship with is different than casual acquaintances. Determine both the positive and negative impact you have on those around you. Decide which character traits you want to keep and which you want to add to who you are. Create rules to help you create habits. Start being. Who you are and how you react and interact with others is a habit. Start creating new habits to become the person you want to be known for. Resources Mentioned:Self Awareness WorkbookEpisode 12 Show Notes

Many of us are either taking on too much responsibility or not enough in our lives. It's important to figure out where we place blame. We need to discover what we need to take responsibility for and what we need to let go of. We need to know what we need to apologize for and what we don't. Who do you blame? What do you blame them for? These are the questions we'll be discussing on today's podcast. What blame really means Is blame ever really okay? What we should take responsibility for What we should not take responsibility for How blame can keep you stuck Become more aware of who you're blaming and why. Discover how well you take responsibility for what you should in your life. The bottom line is that you are responsible for you.Resources Mentioned:Self Awareness WorkbookEpisode 11 - Show Notes

Are you truly living your life or just existing? Do you feel like you spend each day simply surviving? Every day is a new day for you to choose to start truly living. Join me today and I'll show you how. Are you happy at the end of your day that you have simply survived it? How you spend your day is how you spend your life Becoming aware and mindful of the small things The small things compound over time to create purpose and a life full of living Resources Mentioned:Self Awareness WorkbookThe Compound Effect by Darren HardyEpisode 10 Shownotes

How often do I praise, compliment, and show appreciation to others? I've got to call us all out on this one and say... For some of us - not often enough. And for some - not at all. How do you feel when someone praises, compliments, or shows you appreciation? We're so wrapped up in our own lives and problems we don't even notice the needs of others around us. If we need praise, and shown that we're appreciated then everyone else around us does too. Be that light for others. That light will be reflected back to you. Think about how you can be that light for those you come into contact with and take action today. Show Notes - Episode 9Self Awareness Workbook

There are many types of fear and many causes for those fears. Today we'll be focusing on​: Fears that keep us from achieving things in our lives that we really want. Fear that keeps us from trying something new or different. Fear that keeps us from making changes in our lives. Fear that keep us from making important decisions. Its time to move past your fears that are limiting your growth. Start today. Take the first step! Episode 8 - Show Notes

What goals and dreams have you forgotten about or put on hold in your life? Don’t wait until you wake up one day and freak out that your life is passing you by. Don’t wait until you’re in crisis to deal with your unhappiness or dissatisfaction with your life.There are consequences when we don’t listen to our inner voice, or intuition.You don’t have to wait until you’re in a full blown crisis to make changes to your life.Learn how to get back on track to your forgotten or sidetracked goals and dreams.It’s never too late to discover or rediscover the vision you have for your life.Take action today to get your life back on track to the vision you have for it. If you’re not sure what your vision is, no worries. Take some time and create that vision now.Resources Mentioned:Self Awareness WorkbookEverything is Figureoutable by Marie ForleoEpisode 7 Show Notes

Where do I allow the opinions of others to limit my growth? Many of us allow the opinions of others to sway us and avert us from our goals and dreams. Why do we do this?Out of a desire to fit in.To find acceptance.To make others proud of us.Not trusting ourselves and our own intuition.Some opinions are validating and helpful. Some are destructive and damaging. Learn the difference and how to deal with them in your life.Resources:Self Awareness WorkbookSomewhat OrdinaryShow Notes

Where have I procrastinated making a decision in my life that is keeping me from growing? Not only is Procrastination an act of delaying or postponing a task or set of tasks. It’s a habitual or intentional delay of starting or finishing a task. It’s a habit. There are many reasons for procrastination but they are all habit. Habits you can break. Join me today as we discuss how you can conquer procrastination!Highlights:There are always going to be things you hate doing. But they still have to be done. Done is better than perfect. Perfect is never done. Don’t allow your brain to talk you out of doing. Focus on solutions instead of problems or obstacles.The longer you wait to move the harder it is to move. Focus on one thing and… just do it. Motivation comes from action. Resources:The Blog - Somewhat OrdinaryShow Notes - Episode 5

When do I make excuses in my life instead of taking responsibility? How does making excuses limit my personal growth? These are the questions we'll be discussing on today's podcast. Becoming aware of the excuses we make and how we make them is the first step to discovering a different result.Why we make excuses.Our biggest excuses.What are we responsible for?How excuses affect your growth.Try something different.Resources:The Website - Expand Your Life PodcastThe Blog - Somewhat OrdinaryShow Notes - Episode 4

Self awareness is becoming conscious of your character, feelings, motives, and desires. Self awareness is the key to starting any personal development journey. Join me today as I take a more in depth look at what it is, how to become more self aware and the many avenues this will open up in your life. Key Points:Your character traits define who you are and how others view you. They influence the choices you make and actions you take. Our thoughts are determined by circumstances and by our beliefs.Most of the time our thoughts run on autopilot. Your thoughts create how you feel. Do you allow yourself to feel or do you ignore, stuff, or numb your feelings? How you feel will determine how you act and react to situations. How you act and react to situations determines your outcome and results. What results and outcomes are you creating? Your motives determine your motivation and gives you your why. Are you even aware of what you want? Are you open minded to exploring new possibilities? Resources MentionedThe Well Educated Mind, by Susan Wise BauerRelativity, by Albert EinsteinEpisode 3 - Show notesOther ResourcesSomewhat Ordinary - The BlogFill out this short questionnaire, so I can learn how best to support and serve you.

Join me today where we discuss:What personal development is.What inspires us to seek out personal growth and development? Benefits of personal growth and development Where do I start? When will I get there? Resources:The Blog - Somewhat OrdinaryThe Show notes - Episode 2Fill out this short questionnaire, so I can learn how best to support and serve you

Expand Your Life Podcast is a personal development podcast dedicated to helping you on your journey of personal growth. Join me today as I discuss:What the podcast isWho it's forWho I amMy goals for the podcast If you're ready to start your personal development journey, join me today!Resources mentioned:The Blog - Somewhat OrdinaryThe Podcast - Expand Your Life PodcastThe Show notes - Episode 1Fill out this short questionnaire, so I can learn how best to support and serve you.

Hi there! This is Jc Jones, and you're listening to the Expand Your Life Podcast trailer. Expand Your Life Podcast is a personal development podcast that I've created to bring you ideas and tools that you can incorporate into your life for personal growth. To give you actionable steps you can take to move forward and achieve great things. My purpose is to help motivate and offer support to you on your journey. Be sure to join me each Tuesday so you can get started on your personal development journeyBe sure to check out:The Blog The Website