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As the host of Success Unlimited, Patricia shares her insights on how to use the science of positive psychology to achieve your professional goals. She talks about the connection between cultivating well-being and achieving success, and explores the research that supports this approach. On her show,…

Patricia Thompson, PhD


    • Apr 29, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 18m AVG DURATION
    • 14 EPISODES


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    Episode 15 - Are You Living Your Life or Is Your Life Living You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2019 18:10


    Are you living your life or is your life living you?In addition to the joys of work and personal life, most of us also have any responsibilities to contend with. On top of our jobs, whether full-time, part-time, or as a business owner, we still have to cook, clean, run errands and more. If you are not careful, pretty soon your life outside of work can become another job, full of tasks you have to complete. Many of us end up spending our non-work time like we're employees--and it does not have to be that way.What is the alternative? Living your life intentionally.In this episode, Dr. Patricia Thompson makes the case for why living intentionally is so important, and provides a few strategies to get you started.

    Episode 14 - Stressed at Work? How to Get to the Root of the Problem

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2018 19:18


    Are you feeling stressed on the job? You're not alone - statistics show that workplace stress is on the rise.But, what do you do about it? In this episode of Success Unlimited, Dr. Patricia Thompson shares helpful tips for (1) diagnosing the causes of your stress and (2) dealing with them head-on.

    Episode 13 - Just How Good are You at Relaxing? Something to Think About...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2018 8:24


    By now, we all know that we're supposed to take time for self-care and relaxation. Still, some of us struggle to make time to do it at all, while others might not make the most of their time when they're doing it. In this brief episode, Dr. Patricia Thompson shares a recent experience that has inspired her to up her self-care game. Hopefully, it'll do the same for you!

    Episode #12 - Success Unlimited - How to Make Next Year Your Best Ever

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2017 11:30


    As you're looking ahead to the new year, do you want it to be your best ever? Do you want to experience more growth, more progress, and more success? In this episode, Dr. Thompson issues a challenge that'll get you well on your way to accomplishing those goals.

    Success Unlimited - Episode 11 - How to Get Your Team to Perform in Difficult Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2017 20:31


    When you're under the gun to perform, how do you get the most out of your team? Should you apply tension so that they feel pressured to perform? Or, should you take a more caring and compassionate approach?In this episode, Dr. Patricia Thompson provides a brief overview of the research about how to create the sort of environment in which your team can thrive.

    Success Unlimited #10 - How to Stop Being a People Pleaser to Get the Respect You Deserve

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2017 20:15


    -Are you a people pleaser? -Do you find yourself agreeing to things you would rather not do because you don't want to upset others?-Are you tired of it?In this episode of Success Unlimited, Dr. Patricia Thompson explores how to tell if you are a people pleaser, and provides actionable advice that will help you to stop your people-pleasing ways so that you can get the respect you deserve.

    Success Unlimited #9 - 6 Scientifically-Proven Ways to Improve Your Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2017 18:30


    Is self-doubt and a lack of self-confidence holding you back? In this episode, Dr. Patricia Thompson shares 6 research-based techniques that will help you to boost your confidence, and improve your life.

    Success Unlimited Episode 7 - 7 Research-Based Hacks that Will Help You to Accomplish Your Goals

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2017 17:37


    Are you struggling to achieve the goals you set for yourself? Do you have certain tasks that you actually want to do, but for whatever reason you just can’t get around to doing them? -Does it seem too overwhelming to get started? -Do you start off with the best of intentions, only to find your efforts fizzling out more quickly than you would like?If this scenario sounds all too familiar then this episode of Success Unlimited is for you! In it, Dr. Patricia Thompson will share seven research-based tips that will help you to make progress so you can achieve your goals.

    [Success Unlimited] Episode 6 - Feeling Bored With Your Work? How to Find a Greater Sense of Meaning

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2017 16:09


    Is your work meaningful to you?Do you feel a sense of purpose in what you're doing?Are you excited to go to your job?If the answer to these questions is "no," then this episode is for you. In it, Dr. Patricia Thompson shares eight practical tips you can apply to bring a greater sense of meaning to your work - starting today.

    [Success Unlimited] Episode 5 - Simple Tips to Take Charge of Your Emotions at Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2017 16:59


    For many, work can be stressful place. And, if you don't manage the pressure properly, you might find yourself doing and saying things that detract from your effectiveness in the moment - and beyond.In this episode, Dr. Thompson covers helpful strategies that will help you to develop a greater awareness of your emotions in the moment so that you can (1) recognize what’s going on and (2) manage them so that they don’t unintentionally hijack your behavior.

    [Success Unlimited] Episode 4 - How Improving Your Sleep Will Improve Your Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2017 20:02


    In this episode, Dr. Patricia Thompson discusses what science says about the importance of sleep for bringing your best game to work. Listen in for some easy to apply tips that will help you to get a good night's rest.

    [Success Unlimited] Episode 3 - The 7 Keys to Being an Exceptional Leader

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2017 29:58


    Do you have what it takes to be an exceptional leader?In this episode corporate psychologist, Dr. Patricia Thompson, shares the 7 essential characteristics for consummate leadership. Then, she'll share some practical tips so that you can get started in further developing your ability to lead.This episode is based on her book, "The Consummate Leader: a Holistic Guide to Inspiring Growth in Others...and in Yourself."

    [Success Unlimited] How to Control Your Impatience to Boost Your Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2017 22:40


    Do you struggle with impatience? Do you find yourself quickly getting frustrated when things aren’t moving at your desired rate?Do you know you should just slow down, but have a hard time doing so?In this episode corporate psychologist, Dr. Patricia Thompson, will explore how impatience can undermine your success at work, while also having a negative impact on your quality of life. She’ll finish with some actionable strategies that you can use to slow down. If you could stand to smell the roses a little more, this show is for you.

    [Success Unlimited] How Breaks Boost Your Performance, According to Science

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2017 22:40


    Do you feel like a slacker when you take breaks during the work day? Are you afraid that if you take time off your results will suffer? Do you believe that the more time and effort you put into your job the better off you’ll be? In this episode, psychologist Dr. Patricia Thompson will challenge this perspective by covering what science says about the value of taking breaks for your productivity, profitability, happiness, and even your health. Then, she’ll provide helpful strategies so that you can start giving yourself more down time to achieve greater success.

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