Personal Growth Podcast

In this episode, we talk about how to have a healthy perspective on how to cut out all the noise of life that doesn't matter based on your values and how to focus on things that truly matter to you. To develop yourself as a person and as a professional. As Tony Robbins says, 'Progress = Happiness". When we feel like we are progressing, we will always have this sense of happiness or fulfilment that our life's trajectory is looking positive. How to understand what are superficial values to you and what are your core values, that you can live your life by. Jack Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jackstaffordpt/?next=%2F&hl=en Website- https://jackstaffordpt.com/

This episode we explore why there is such a mental health epidemic, how to become more conscious of how your mental health can be negatively affected and actionable steps to focus on. 'If you don't control your environment, your environment controls you'. It's imperative to actively work on programming your mind for your success and growth, otherwise you will find it impossible to come away from struggling headspaces and understanding how to manage ill mental health. Jack Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jackstaffordpt/?next=%2F&hl=en Website-https://www.jackstaffordpt.com/

In today's episode, we talk about ways to manage a transition period in your life. Transition periods can feel overwhelming and if we are not conscious, they become destructive. So today's episode goes through how we can make transition periods productive. I have personally experienced a few transition periods and I share what really helped me through an uncertain time and how these tips can help you to. Transition periods are normal, so don't feel like there is something wrong with you for experiencing them. Jack Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jackstaffordpt/?hl=en Website- https://www.jackstaffordpt.com/

In this episode we talk about 3 very relatable paradoxes that may challenge the way you view them and guide you into making healthier choices for yourself. This episode is about bringing a different perspective and to see how you might relate to these paradoxes. 1- The more you let go, the more that enters 2- The more you think, the less you do 3- Be selfish to be selfless Jack Insta- https://www.instagram.com/jackstaffordpt/?hl=en Website- https://www.jackstaffordpt.com/

Ever since positive affirmations have been in my routine, they have changed the relationship i have with myself. They are incredibly powerful and will compound into empowering personal changes within your life to. Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jackstaffordpt/?hl=en Website- https://www.jackstaffs108.com/

Weight training has been miraculous in my personal journey, everyone I speak to who lifts weight agrees that it's 'life's biggest hack'. So I have condensed down the power behind lifting weights and why it's a no brainer for you to do the same. Whether that's starting or being consistent with your routine. Jack Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jackstaffordpt/?hl=en Website- https://www.jackstaffs108.com/

People and your circles are influential on so many elements of your life. Are you taking action with the highest form of self care and withdrawing or stepping away from the wrong type of people? From the toxic influences who need to go? Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jackstaffordpt/ Website- https://www.jackstaffs108.com/ Jack

In this episode, I talk about the powerful lessons I learnt from solo travelling in Stockholm. These experiences can really change your perspective on life and what you learn about yourself along the way. It brought to light elements of our well-being we must be conscious of for better emotional and spiritual health. Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jackstaffordpt/?hl=en Website- https://www.jackstaffs108.com/

In this episode, we dive into some honest truths that need to be mentioned to get you reflecting on whether you have the right people in your life. Too often people settle for what is comfortable, they are doing themselves a complete disservice. Life is too short to keep people in your life who don't deserve to be there. Jack Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jackstaffordpt/?hl=en Website- https://www.jackstaffs108.com/

This episode dives into 3 important lessons that if I was to tell my old self starting my fitness journey, these 3 would be the biggest takeaways to learn from and use. We all have a conscious commitment to ourselves to do better, to try and expand ourselves in anyway shape or form, so these lessons could potentially be a starting point. Jack Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jackstaffordpt/?hl=en Website- https://www.jackstaffs108.com/

The term 'living a balanced life' is as much of a buzzword as Holistic and I do ponder whether we understand what it actually means to us. 1- What does living a balanced life mean? 2- Understanding what the 'mini cycles' of life are 3- Reframing 'Balance' in a healthier way. Jack Instagram- https://www.jackstaffs108.com/ Website- https://www.instagram.com/jackstaffordpt/?hl=en

In this short ep, we are going through the teachings and philosophy of ancient roman emperor, Marcus Aurelius. There is a reason his stoic philosophy resonates to this day, we can always learn from the most wise to have ever graced this planet. His teachings present a theme of strong takeaways that can be worked on in your life. Jack Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jackstaffordpt/?hl=en Website- https://www.jackstaffs108.com/

Part 2 of this topic, we get into the depth of analysing your current life situation. From the material to the energetic elements of your life, you need to analyse what is serving you and your energy and what is draining your energy. Being uncomfortable is where the magic happens, so if any of this makes you uncomfortable that is a call to action to do something about it. 1- 1-10 Scale 2- Questions to ask yourself to reflect on. 3- Questions to ask yourself moving forward. Jack Website- https://www.jackstaffs108.com/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jackstaffordpt/?hl=en

So many of us feel uninspired, unfulfilled, lost, drained or unhappy. Yet we don't reflect on what could be the cause of these states and feelings, instead we might decide to choose to stay with the familiar because it's comfortable yet we are choosing to suffer through these states and emotions. Choosing this suffering is a disservice to your soul and that's why we must bring it into your awareness to be proactive about it. 1- Material Elements of Your Environment 2- Energetic Elements of Your Environment 3- Next Steps Before Part 2 Jack Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jackstaffordpt/?hl=en Website- https://www.jackstaffs108.com/

Therapy was a catalyst to my healing journey and I know many people who have gained enormous benefit and growth from therapy. It is something that you may be skeptical about or you may generalise saying 'therapy isn't for me' after having one negative experience with it. These are both normal human protective mechanisms, so this episode shares the underlying truth and power that therapy provides. 1- What To Be Aware Of With Therapy 2- How Therapy Is Different To Anything Else I know therapy changes lives, so if you are on the fence about therapy, sit back and listen as your healing and growth from where you are now is one decision away. Jack Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jackstaffordpt/?hl=en Website- https://www.jackstaffs108.com/

After recently returning from a mini break where I deleted my social media and email, I learnt valuable lessons from the power of deleting everything to disconnect from the digital world. Even though the break was short, I felt more rested than I have done on longer holidays all because of deleting social media. This episode I go through 3 key lessons I learnt about deleting social media and email together with how to implement stronger boundaries with your social media that you can implement today!. Jack Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jackstaffordpt/ Website- https://www.jackstaffs108.com/

We dive into how we can build confidence by implementing these habits to take that next step forward in generating more confidence within ourselves. These 4 habits can either be stacked on top of each other, or they can be used as a single habit. Either way we have to practice them consistently to understand and notice the benefits they bring to our levels of confidence. 1- Focus On The Now 2- Imagine How Good It Will Feel 3- If All Else Fails, Breathe Deeply 4- Cheer Yourself On Have a great week Jack Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jackstaffordpt/?hl=en Website- https://www.jackstaffs108.com/

In this episode, we reflect on whether your habits are serving you or holding you back. We also go through how to create a killer morning and evening routine that will serve your well-being by talking about my 4 step protocol that has benefitted my mental health 10 fold. 1- Are your current habits serving you? 2- How to set up a killer morning routine 3- How to set up a killer evening routine Have a great week Jack Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jackstaffordpt/?hl=en Website- https://www.jackstaffs108.com/

Our diet/nutrition more often than not is the biggest obstacle when we want to visible results from our time invested in the gym. However, it can be an obstacle in how we feel and reinforcing negative beliefs about ourselves. So in this episode, we talk about 3 important areas to address and talk about when finding the right diet that works for you. 1- Reframing dieting It doesn't have to be depriving yourselves of the foods you love. 2- What is your main priority? Someone who is doing a body transformation will have a different diet to someone who just wants to 'tone up' and build a little bit of confidence. There is no one size fits all approach. 3- Trial and Test One thing not working for you = one step closer to finding what does work. Have a great week Jack Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jackstaffordpt/?hl=en Website- https://www.jackstaffs108.com/

Social media is a tool for destructive mental health. So this episode we dive into perspective on social media (Instagram) and what has really helped me to gain perspective which will benefit you. I hope by the end of this episode you might think differently when you compare yourself to others on social media. 1- What are you actually comparing yourself to? 2- Shop window v stock room analogy 3- External validation crisis Have a great week Jack Any questions? Instagram- jackstaffordpt Email- jackstaffordpt@gmail.com

Self awareness is the the first step to creating positive change, but how do we become more self aware? Self awareness is a skill that needs to be practiced and in this episode we explore how we can get better at becoming more self aware and why it is on our best interests to do so. Self awareness saved my life, it can be that important in one's journey. 1- Types of self awareness 2- Why we want to practice self awareness 3- How to practice self awareness Instagram- jackstaffordpt Website- jackstaffs108.com

Life is full of paradoxes and once we become aware of them, we can use them to our advantage. As Tony Robbins says, "Strong self awareness breeds high quality decision making. Foolish self-confidence breeds nothing of use". We can all do better to challenge ourselves and use these paradoxes to create the life we want to live. Jack Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jackstaffs/?hl=en Website- https://www.jackstaffs108.com/

In this episode, we dive into both side of how to start having conversations about your headspace. 1- Why is it so difficult to open up about your headspace. Understanding both the internal and external pressure someone struggling feels. 2- How to build some confidence leading up to conversations about your mental health. How to create motion that leads to momentum. 3- How to nurture conversations with people who have opened up to you about their mental health Nurturing and building trust with people who have courageously opened up to you. Have a great week Jack Instagram- jackstaffordpt Website- jackstaffs108.com

I have been asked many times 'What is it like having depression?"'. Those who do not understand find it difficult to empathise as they cannot relate to what that person struggling is going through. This episode dives into what someone who has had depression experienced during those days of finding it a struggle everyday. 1- What is it like having depression. 2- Potential signs to look out for Each story is unique, as there are different forms of depression. I am speaking from a perspective of generalised depression and what I experienced. Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/jackstaffordpt/?hl=en Website- https://www.jackstaffs108.com/

From being depressed and suicidal to where I am today, this journey counts for something. When I came out 'the other end' with my mental health issues, I felt a moral obligation to talk about my story for the use of others out there who might be struggling to. I have since made it my life's work within the fitness industry to learn about mental health, human behaviour and how we can become a version of ourselves that we would be proud of. I have experienced what has felt like personal hell with my mental health struggles, but one day I said 'enough is enough'. From that day I made it my number 1 priority to do whatever it took to help myself feel better again. This episode talks about the context of why I am so passionate about mental health and my personal journey from depression to being grateful.