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To download eBooks, videos, audios, worksheets and checklists for free, click this link below.https://selfhelpforlife.com/freeDo you have a scarcity mindset? Or is your mindset one of abundance?  How do you know? In this podcast episode, I cover the scarcity vs abundance mindset by identifying and explaining 10 crucial differences.I'll also define what the words scarcity and abundance actually mean. This may surprise you! I'll also uncover some personal stories from younger years when I didn't have much abundance!By learning the important distinctions that underpin the differing scarcity vs abundance mindset traits, you will gain awareness of what you can do to become more abundant. This podcast episode tackles scarcity and abundance in multiple areas of life, so it's not just about money!  Enjoy learning about the scarcity vs abundance mindsets and how they differ, so you can move towards a more abundant life! 

To download eBooks, videos, audios, worksheets and checklists for free, click this link below.https://selfhelpforlife.com/freeMost people have experienced the 5 stages of grief at some stage in their lives. Even if it wasn't over the loss of someone meaningful, other major life events, such as a relationship break-up or being made redundant, can trigger the same grieving process. Each person experiences grief and loss differently. However, Elizabeth Kubler-Ross discovered that most people go through a 5 stage grieving process.This podcast episode will help you understand each of the 5 stages of grief.  This will help you deal better with loss and adapt to significant life changes. It will also help you support others that are going through the grieving process.I'll explain each of the 5 stages of grief in detail so you can identify the one you may be going through right now.  I'll also reveal the stage that some people get stuck in (sometimes for years!) and provide some ways to help you move on with your life.

To download eBooks, videos, audios, worksheets and checklists for free, click this link below.https://selfhelpforlife.com/freeIn this podcast episode, you'll learn 7 highly effective ways to increase your self-worth.  Having high self-worth is crucial to success in all areas of life and it feels so much better inside too.I'll start by defining what self-worth is.  I'll then cover how self-worth is different to self-esteem and self-confidence. I'll cover how most people measure self-worth and I'll let you in on a secret, most people do this wrong!I'll reveal the typical signs of low self-worth. It's good to know these before you put in the effort to increase your self-worth. Some of the signs are very obvious and others are more subtle.  This will also give you a starting point and help you measure how your self-worth improves over time.I'll then cover my 7 ways to help you increase your self-worth in all areas of life.  These methods are quite varied and you don't need to do them all at once! Pick one or two that appeal to you and notice your sense of self-worth increasing as you put these into action.The questions that I mentioned to help you focus on your strengths and positive qualities are:• What are you good at?• What do you enjoy doing?• What makes you happy?• What are your strengths and talents• What have you achieved or accomplished so far?• What challenges have you overcome?• What are you proud of?• What are your values?• How have I helped other people?Links to resources mentioned in this podcast episodePsycho-Cybernetics book by Maxwell Maltz - https://selfhelpforlife.com/psycho-cyberneticsOriginal Adam Sicinski exercise for self-worth - https://blog.iqmatrix.com/self-worthLaw of Familiarity Video - https://youtu.be/BGNCfP3mLRs Websites that I used to provide information for this podcast episode are listed belowhttps://blog.iqmatrix.com/self-worthhttps://www.healthyplace.com/blogs/buildingselfesteem/2018/8/the-difference-between-self-esteem-and-self-worthhttps://positivepsychology.com/self-worth/

To download eBooks, videos, audios, worksheets and checklists for free, click this link below.https://selfhelpforlife.com/freeWhen I heard the phrase "toxic positivity", I wasn't sure what it was.  Once I did some further research, it made complete sense and explained why super positive people were quite annoying!So in this podcast episode, you'll learn what Toxic Positivity is. I'll cover its common signs, so you'll know when someone else is doing it, and to stop yourself from being a toxic positive person too.I'll then cover 4 ways to deal with any toxic positivity within yourself.  These will help you feel more comfortable with how you feel, be more authentic and help you empathise with other people more.  I'll also cover 2 ways to prevent yourself from accidentally displaying toxic positivity when interacting with other people.If you've ever wondered why you feel uncomfortable around super positive people, then this podcast episode will explain why.

To download eBooks, videos, audios, worksheets and checklists for free, click this link below.https://selfhelpforlife.com/freeDo you want to know how your subconscious mind really works?  Why it can help you, but also sabotage your progress. I'll reveal all in this video.I'll kick-up by briefly explaining what your subconscious mind is.Then it's straight into the 10 most fundamental characteristics of your subconscious mind. I'm explain how the subconscious mind uses past memories to deal with situations in the present and why beliefs have such as important role to play.I'll reveal how imagining something can be just as powerful as actually being there! I'll demystify why the subconscious mind brings up unwanted feelings when you're trying to relax or why anxiety or panic attacks when life is relatively calm and easy.I'll also talk about how your subconscious mind can't deal with negative words and why it understands colours and feelings much better than words.I'll finish up by explaining how the subconscious mind is designed to protect you and how it can take over well before your conscious mind even knows what's happening! 

To download eBooks, videos, audios, worksheets and checklists for free, click this link below.https://selfhelpforlife.com/freeIn this podcast episode, you'll learn 7 simple and powerful ways to change a paradigm. If you want to make a paradigm shift in your life, then this episode is for you!I'll start by defining what a paradigm is, using definitions from Bob Proctor and others. I will then cover the 5 specific things that keep a paradigm in place.  When you know these, you'll know why you stay stuck, and why it can be hard to change a paradigm permanently. If you want to make a paradigm shift, then you need to know what these are.I then explain how paradigms are created in the first place. There are 6 components behind any paradigm. It is one or more of these that are behind all the unwanted paradigms in your life. I'll also talk about the influence between the conscious and subconscious mind and how that keeps old paradigms in place.I then cover my 7 simple and effective ways to change a paradigm. You can follow these step by step if you wish or take on some and add the others later. However, once you learn and apply them, you'll be on the road to making the paradigm shift in your life that you desire. Links to things mentioned in this podcast episode.A Powerful Creative Visualization Exercise for Rapid Change - https://youtu.be/f8nYdMZ4fdM10 Steps to Transform Your Creative Visualization Skills - https://youtu.be/vXy_KEEwtuwFeel the Fear and Do It Anyway - https://selfhelpforlife.com/feelthefearLinks to other videos, articles and resources used to create this episode.Bijan Kholghi - How To Change Your Paradigm In 2021https://www.coaching-online.org/how-to-change-your-paradigm/Quazi Johnr - How to reprogram subconscious mind: The Paradigm Shift (why belief is not enough)https://youtu.be/X_ThviLwvPQBob Proctor - Strategies To Shift Your Toughest Paradigms https://youtu.be/JLX_dhe522A

To download eBooks, videos, audios, worksheets and checklists for free, click this link below.https://selfhelpforlife.com/freeIn this podcast episode, I delve deep into the Law of Cause of Effect. I explain precisely what Cause is, and provide examples of the type of Effects created by these causes.I start by explaining the Law of Cause and Effect in a metaphysical way, but backed up with examples that don't seem like flukes to me!  I then cover it in a more physical and practical way. I reveal how your beliefs, thoughts, feelings, actions, behaviours and habits can massively influence how the Law of Cause and Effect works.I provide many examples of the Law of Cause and Effect in action. I wonder how many of these you'll relate to? I'll talk about how this law means that success is predictable and is created within you. I'll also reveal why belief isn't as important as people make it out to be and what is more important instead.I'll discuss the Law of Cause and Effect and Karma and my opinion on whether life is predetermined or not. This part of this podcast episode is intriguing and you may agree or disagree with what I say!  I'll wrap up with some easy ways to help you live more at cause, so that the Law of Cause and Effect works for you, rather than against you.Website - https://selfhelpforlife.comYouTube - https://youtube.com/selfhelpforlife

To download eBooks, videos, audios, worksheets and checklists for free, click this link below.https://selfhelpforlife.com/freeIn this podcast episode, you will learn how and why you get stressed. You'll understand how situations trigger the Stress Response in you.  I talk about the main threats to our physical health and wellbeing and also the many psychological threats that can cause you to feel stressed.The stress response works in one of five different ways.  These are fight, flight, freeze, fawn and faint. I also cover the role of the Amygdala and the Hypothalamus in responding to threats. Real physical changes occur in the brain and body and its good to know what these are.You'll learn about the main psychological threats that can stress us out. These include threats to our self worth, relationship or financial security. Also how stress can leave you with feelings of helplessness, being powerless or out of control. I finish off by explaining how to influence the stress response through your beliefs. This is fascinating stuff and explains how you can influence the automatic stress response over time.Links to other videos mentioned.Changing Beliefs - https://youtu.be/bOkTNGoaBY8Law of Vibration - https://youtu.be/jH1JRDxq-jA

To download eBooks, videos, audios, worksheets and checklists for free, click this link below.https://selfhelpforlife.com/freeThis is part 2 of a 2 part podcast episode series where I cover the top 10 life-changing NLP techniques.If you missed part 1, its episode SHFL 099.In this podcast episode, I reveal 5 more fantastic NLP techniques. These are the Well-formed Outcome, Submodalities, the Swish Pattern, Language Techniques (including the Meta Model and Milton Model) and finishing up with the Perceptual Positions process.If this all sounds like jargon, don’t worry, I’ll explain and simplify all the jargon in this episode.So enjoy learning about the second 5 of the top 10 NLP techniquesLinks and ResourcesVideo version of this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/JZLaJgdurYIPart 1 of this NLP series on YouTube - https://youtu.be/yJ9J4PVFzgM

To download eBooks, videos, audios, worksheets and checklists for free, click this link below.https://selfhelpforlife.com/freeThis is part 1 of a 2 podcast episodes where I cover the top 10 life-changing NLP techniques.In this podcast episode, I explain what NLP is, and what the letters stand for. I reveal how I came across NLP, almost 30 years ago now!I then cover 5 of the top 10 NLP techniques. These are Anchoring, Circle of Excellence, Reframing, Matching & Mirroring and Representational Systems.If this all sounds like jargon, don’t worry, I’ll explain and simplify all the jargon in this podcast episode.I also cover a number of NLP Presuppositions. These are the basic principles behind NLP and to life as well!So enjoy learning about the first 5 of the top 10 NLP techniquesPart 2 – coming soon!NLP Presuppositions video - https://youtu.be/yXcPq3fy-z4

Welcome to part 1 of this 2 part podcast. in this episode, my friend Rowan and I share 5 of our top 10 work from home productivity tips, so you can work smarter from home. Rowan and I have both worked from home for many years now, so when COVID-19 hit, it wasn't a big deal for us. These valuable work from home productivity tips will help you reduce stress, have more energy and get more done in less time. We also uncover many of the hidden benefits of working from home, including some that you are probably not yet aware of. In this podcast episode, we cover how to plan your day, reveal some ninja health and fitness tips, uncover Paul's secret strategy for getting important tasks done before 9am. We talk about something that you do every day that is vital for life and the importance of communicating your schedule with family or house-mates. Rowan is the go-to person on work from home opportunities. If you're stuck in the office and hate it, then Rowan will help you find a work from home job that you love, or even start a business that you can do from home. To learn more about work from home opportunities, check out his website - https://loveworkathome.com The other 5 work from home productivity tips are in episode SHFL 098 or via the link below on Rowan's YouTube channel.https://youtu.be/JmHd7Frx9woResources mentioned in this podcast episode.Daniel PT Fitness - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3qIUaYYSQfgZZZlFIenZw Yoga With Adriene - https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene Yoga With Tim - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCciuZl2ydLCvN5txlLW0rIg The Plant Paradox -https://amzn.to/2TLIxhb Oura ring - https://selfhelpforlife.com/ouraring Wim Hof - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxHTM1FYxeC4F7xDsBVltGg Pete Egoscue - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRLqCbE7QOg&t=73s Rapid Relaxation Exercise - https://youtu.be/uTVwjFN5kYw

Welcome to the second part of this 2 part podcast. in this episode, my friend Rowan and I share 5 more of our top 10 work from home productivity tips, so you can work smarter from home. Rowan and I have both worked from home for many years now, so when COVID-19 hit, it wasn't a big deal for us. These valuable work from home productivity tips will help you reduce stress, have more energy and get more done in less time. We also uncover many of the hidden benefits of working from home, including some that you are probably not yet aware of. In this podcast episode, we share a bucket load of helpful work from home productivity tips including the Pomodoro Technique, mentally preparing as if you're going to the office, using Do Not Disturb to your advantage, ergonomics and much, much more.Rowan is the go-to person on work from home opportunities. If you're stuck in the office and hate it, then Rowan will help you find a work from home job that you love, or even start a business that you can do from home. To learn more about work from home opportunities, check out his website - https://loveworkathome.com To watch the video version on Rowan's YouTube Channel, click the link belowhttps://youtu.be/JmHd7Frx9woThe other 5 work from home productivity tips are in episode SHFL 097.Resources mentioned in this podcast episodeToggl Time Tracker App - https://toggl.com/The Egoscue Clinic of Austin -https://www.youtube.com/user/EgoscueAustinAnna-Louise Bouvier - https://www.youtube.com/user/annalouise45

To download eBooks, videos, audios, worksheets and checklists for free, click this link below.https://selfhelpforlife.com/freeClick the link below to complete your free Myers-Briggs Personality Test.https://selfhelpforlife.com/myers-briggsThis is the last of 3 podcast episodes about the Myers-Briggs Personality Types. I encourage you to listen to the previous episodes first. These are:SHFL 094 : The 4 Myers-Briggs Personality Type Preferences ExplainedSHFL 095 : The 8 Introverted Myers-Briggs Personality Types Explained In this podcast episode, I cover 8 of the 16 Myers Briggs Personality Types. These are the ones that start with the Extroversion preference.These are:The Persuader (ESTP)The Director (ESTJ)The Performer (ESFP)The Caregiver (ESFJ)The Champion (ENFP)The Giver (ENFJ)The Debator (ENTP)The Commander (ENTJ)Listen to this podcast episode to find out which Myers-Briggs Personality Type best suits your more extroverted personality.I also reveal my Myers-Briggs personality type, and explain how you can find out yours!Link to Blog Post (which covers the content of all 3 videos)https://selfhelpforlife.com/myers-briggs-personality-types/

To download eBooks, videos, audios, worksheets and checklists for free, click this link below.https://selfhelpforlife.com/free.Click the link below to complete your free Myers-Briggs Personality Test.https://selfhelpforlife.com/myers-briggsThis is the second of 3 podcast episodes about the Myers-Briggs Personality Types. I encourage you to listen to the previous episode first. The title is SHFL 094 : The 4 Myers-Briggs Personality Type Preferences Explained.In this podcast episode, I cover the first 8 Myers Briggs Personality Types. These are the ones that start with the Introversion preference.These are:The Inspector (ISTJ)The Crafter (ISTP)The Protector (ISFJ)The Artist (ISFP)The Advocate (INFJ)The Mediator (INFP)The Architect (INTJ)The Thinker (INTP)Listen to this podcast episode to find out which of these Myers-Briggs Personality Types best suits your more introverted personality.Related Podcast EpisodesSHFL 094 : The 4 Myers-Briggs Personality Type Preferences ExplainedSHFL 096 – The 8 Extroverted Myers-Briggs Personality Types (coming soon).Link to Blog Post (which covers the content of all 3 videos)https://selfhelpforlife.com/myers-briggs-personality-types/

To download eBooks, videos, audios, worksheets and checklists for free, click this link below.https://selfhelpforlife.com/free.Click the link below to complete your free Myers-Briggs Personality Test.https://selfhelpforlife.com/myers-briggsThis is the first of 3 podcast episodes about the Myers-Briggs Personality Types. In this episode, I talk about the history, the test and the benefits of knowing your Myers Briggs Personality Type.I then cover the 4 Myers-Briggs Preferences that form the backbone of the 16 Myers-Briggs Personality Types.Related Podcast EpisodesSHFL 095 – The 8 Introverted Myers-Briggs Personality TypesSHFL 096 – The 8 Extroverted Myers-Briggs Personality Types (coming soon).Link to Blog Post (which covers the content of all 3 videos)https://selfhelpforlife.com/myers-briggs-personality-types

Back in May, I had the privilege of being interviewed by Jesse Brisendine for his show called "A Handful of Hope". In this interview, I talk openly about ways to reduce Coronavirus stress and anxiety and things I've been doing to deal with it better.I also perform a live demonstration of my rapid relaxation exercise and talk about the Law of Familiarity and the "new normal"Click this link to watch the video version.Jesse created the "Handful of Hope" series to help people improve their mental, emotional and spiritual health during the Coronavirus Pandemic. He has interviewed many experts including Jack Canfield, and it's well worth checking out. I've provided the Apple Podcasts link below. A Handful of Hope on Apple PodcastsEnjoy!Paul

The Law of Vibration is always working in your life, whether you realize it or not. It’s the Law of Vibration that drives the Law of Attraction. After listening to this podcast episode, you’ll understand what the Law of Vibration is, how it works and how to use it to your advantage. I’ll keep it really simple, so you can understand it easily. In the past, spirituality and science were polar-opposites. Most of the spiritual philosophies could not be “proved” by science. However, with the arrival of quantum physics, many spiritual concepts can now be explained scientifically. This makes it much easier to understand, believe, and use these spiritual principles to improve your life. The Law of Vibration is no exception.

You may have heard about the importance of taking inspired action. But what is inspired action and how do you know when you have it?In this podcast episode, I will cover the differences between inspired, regular and forced action. They are all useful, but inspired action feels better, is less stressful and more fun!I’ll cover how to identify an inspired idea and the importance of acting on it immediately. I’ll then explain how to take inspired action and how to get inspired when you don’t feel like it.

We all desire greater abundance in our lives. We want to have more money, great health, superb relationships and plenty of time to enjoy them. Perhaps you know lucky people that have it all. They have become experts in manifesting abundance.In this podcast, you will learn what manifesting abundance is. I’ll explain what an abundance mindset is and how to know when you have it. You’ll then gain an insight into what manifesting abundance looks like when you’re doing it successfully.I’ll then cover my 10-step process to help you become a master in manifesting abundance and prosperity.

Click the link below to download my "Ten Strategies for Your Success" eBook for Free. https://selfhelpforlife.com/successThe 7 habits of highly effective people by Stephen Covey has sold over 15 million copies. I bought this book over 25 years ago and the ideas in this book are still highly relevant in today’s fast-paced digital world. In this podcast, I will provide a summary of the 7 habits of highly effective people. I’ll cover each of the 7 habits, so you can apply these to your life, without reading the complete book first! My summary of the 7 habits of highly effective people will reveal the key principles and success habits that are the backbone of this book. However, to master these 7 habits, I highly recommend that you grab your copy of the 7 habits of highly effective people after reading this summary.To check out The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People on Amazon, please click the link below.https://selfhelpforlife.com/7habits

Compassion is so important in helping people get through a tough time. However, being compassionate is wonderful for you too. In this podcast, you will learn why compassion is important and beneficial to you, as well as being wonderful for other people.I’ll start by defining what compassion is. I’ll also explain what self-compassion is. Getting this right is key to being more compassionate with others. I’ll then cover why compassion is important, and the hidden benefits that being more compassionate brings to you.I’ll then reveal several ways to help you become more compassionate, so you reap the benefits as well as the other people that you support and interact with.

In this podcast, I will help you overcome social anxiety for good. Connecting with other people and forming loving and trusting relationships can bring us immense joy and happiness. However, for some people, talking to new people, asking for a date or speaking in public creates fear and anxiety. In this podcast, I will explain what social anxiety is and cover the typical symptoms. I will also uncover the 4 components to social anxiety. Knowing and understanding these 4 components is key to overcoming social anxiety I’ll then cover 8 of the most effective ways to help you overcome social anxiety. Keep listening as you learn how to be socially confident and develop wonderful friendships and relationships.

Click the link below to download my "Ten Strategies for Your Success" eBook for Free.https://selfhelpforlife.com/successWhat are the best self development activities? The ones that work consistently, reliably and give you the results you desire. In this podcast, you’re going to learn 12 of the best activities to improve yourself quickly and effectively.I start by explaining what self development is and what it isn’t. I’ll then briefly share my self development journey with you. This will help you understand what is possible when you consistently apply self development activities to your life. I’ll then uncover the 12 best self development activities for an awesome life. Don’t feel you have to do them all! Just pick the activities that resonate with you. The ones you feel are most helpful right now. Resources Mentioned in This Podcast EpisodeAffirmationshttps://selfhelpforlife.com/affirmations-that-work/https://selfhelpforlife.com/how-to-write-affirmations-believable-get-results/Lofty Questionshttps://selfhelpforlife.com/lofty-questions/Create Visualizationhttps://selfhelpforlife.com/10-steps-to-transform-your-creative-visualization-skills/https://selfhelpforlife.com/creative-visualization-exercise-rapid-change/Self-Hypnosishttps://selfhelpforlife.com/hypnosisdownloadshttps://selfhelpforlife.com/how-to-hypnotize-yourself/https://selfhelpforlife.com/self-hypnosis-and-meditation-difference/Goal Settinghttps://selfhelpforlife.com/set-and-achieve-your-goals/Therapy and Coachinghttps://selfhelpforlife.com/therapy-coaching/100 Day Challenge Programhttps://selfhelpforlife.com/100-day-challenge-review-gary-ryan-blair/https://selfhelpforllife.com/100daychallengeGratitudehttps://selfhelpforlife.com/11-benefits-of-gratitude-practice-daily/

Protect yourself with my free coronavirus checklist: https://selfhelpforlife.com/coronavirusIt’s so easy to be in survival mode right now. However, it doesn’t have to be this way. What would it be like to thrive instead and come out of this pandemic stronger and more resilient?In this podcast, I cover 7 ways to help you thrive during this challenging time. You’ll learn how to choose love over fear, reduce anxiety and understand, express and release emotions.I’ll touch on setting goals and the importance of self-care. You’ll realize that you have a positive part to play in helping everyone get through this, even if it involves sitting on the couch!Finally, I’ll share with you a powerful Infographic called “Who do I want to be during COVID 19”. Resources Mentioned in this podcast episode:Couch Quote https://makeameme.org/meme/your-grandparents-wereWho do I want to be during COVID 19 Infographichttps://qorf.org.au/who-do-i-want-to-be-during-covid-19/

Click the link below to download my "Ten Strategies for Your Success" eBook for Free.https://selfhelpforlife.com/successTaking personal responsibility is one of the key principles behind self-development. If you’ve read a few self-help books, you will have come across this idea already. All successful people know the importance of taking personal responsibility. It may be a mindset trait that they have developed or one that they do naturally. So in this podcast, I will cover what taking responsibility is and why it’s important. I’ll then cover 10 ways to help you know if you are taking personal responsibility or not. You can use these as a road map to assess how well you take responsibility in your life. I cover many personal examples of how I took personal responsibility to overcome fears and get to where I am today.

Please click the link below to access my free eBook, coronavirus checklist and self-hypnosis recordings. https://selfhelpforlife.com/free On 18 April 2020, I reached 1000 subscribers on YouTube. In this video, I cover the specific things that helped me achieve this goal. You’ll find out exactly how many videos it took to reach 1000 subscribers and how long it took me. I’ll also share with you charts and tables that tracked the growth of my channel so that you can see what’s involved in growing your YouTube channel. I’ll then cover a number of unique strategies that helped me reach 1000 subscribers on YouTube. This is not your typical generic video on how to get 1000 subscribers on YouTube. Instead, it’s about precisely what I did and what you can do now to grow your YouTube channel in 2020. Resources Mentioned in this Video Longtail Pro – https://selfhelpforlife.com/longtailpro Buzzsprout – https://selfhelpforlife.com/buzzsprout Auphonic – https://auphonic.com/

Protect yourself with my free coronavirus checklist: https://selfhelpforlife.com/coronavirus At the moment, you may feel that life is out of control. The Coronavirus Pandemic is not something that you or I wanted! However, like any adversity or set-back in life, the way you think, feel and act in response to it can have a huge effect on how it affects you. In reality, there is a lot that you can do to stay well during this challenging time. Most of it is simple basic stuff that will keep your immune system strong. Think of your immune system as your “last line of defence”. In this podcast, I will cover what I’m doing to keep my immune system as strong as possible so that you can do that too. I also talk about ways to improve your mental health, because stress, anxiety or even loneliness affects your immune system too. Resources Mentioned in this Podcast Eric Edmeades – Founder of Wildfit https://getwildfit.com/

Get Your FREE Guided Creative Visualization here. https://www.selfhelpforlife.com/visualization Creative Visualization is a fantastic way to speed up the process of achieving goals and improving your life. There are lots of different ways to practice creative visualization. In this podcast, I have identified the best ways and combined them into a powerful creative visualization exercise. In this podcast, you will discover what creative visualization is, how it works and the benefits of doing a creative visualization exercise regularly. I will then uncover a powerful 4 step creative visualization exercise that will help you make rapid changes in your life. Use this exercise to improve a skill, change a habit or improve your ability to manifest with the Law of Attraction. You choose the goal and then with practice, creative visualization will work its magic! Resources Mentioned in this Podcast Jack Canfield Visualization Process https://www.jackcanfield.com/blog/visualize-and-affirm-your-desired-outcomes-a-step-by-step-guide/ Benjamin Harvey at Authentic Education https://www.authentic.com.au/

Protect yourself with my free coronavirus checklist: https://selfhelpforlife.com/coronavirusIt’s totally normal to feel anxious right now. There is a great deal of uncertainty at the moment. We feel that our health and livelihood could be under threat. And, we’re stuck indoors and can’t do the things that normally make us happy.However, this anxiety can be rapidly tamed and reduced. In this podcast, I will show you how.You will learn 10 incredibly effective ways to reduce your anxiety around the coronavirus pandemic. You’ll learn how to deal with negative feelings, challenge negative thoughts and practice self-compassion.You’ll also discover a stress relief technique that is so simple that I almost discounted it! I’m glad I didn’t!Listen to this podcast and uncover 10 ways to rapidly tame coronavirus anxiety.

Questions are powerful. When you give your mind a question, it will always try to answer it. We do this all the time with questions like “why is it always my fault?”. The problem is that these questions are often negative, so the answers are negative too. The solution is to use Lofty Questions.Lofty questions are positive questions that encourage your mind to come up with ideas, insights and solutions. I first came across the concept of lofty questions after watching a Mindvalley seminar featuring Christie Marie Sheldon. In this podcast, I’ll cover the benefits of Lofty questions, how they work and the 4 keys to creating powerful lofty questions. I’ll then share with you 18 fantastic lofty questions that I know you will love!

Stay well with this coronavirus checklist ➔ https://selfhelpforlife.com/coronavirusIn this podcast, I talk about the coronavirus pandemic and how it’s affecting us all right now.The coronavirus pandemic is creating a lot of fear, so I talk about this in detail and cover the 3 types of fear that apply to the coronavirus (and anything else that we perceive as a threat).I then share my 8 ways to help you move from fear to hope. Listen to this podcast and I’m confident you’ll feel less anxious and more hopeful than you did before.Resources mentioned in this video.Good news network - https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/10 Positive updates on COVID-19 - https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/10-positive-updates-on-the-covid-19-outbreaks-from-around-the-world/

Overwhelm is becoming a major cause of stress and anxiety for many people. In today’s fast-paced world, we have access to so much information at the touch of a button. We are never far away from an email, SMS or social media notification.We also have higher goals and aspirations than ever before. So, if you’re feeling overwhelmed, relax, take a deep breath and let’s get started in learning how to overcome overwhelm.In this podcast, I’ll cover what it’s like to be overwhelmed, the two main types of overwhelm and the difference between overwhelm and burnout. I’ll also cover the 6 main ingredients to overwhelm.I’ll then cover the 10 best ways to help you overcome overwhelm. I cover many of these ways in-depth and some of the solutions may surprise you. Resources mentioned in this podcast.Pause Exercise – Patrick Buggyhttps://mindfulambition.net/overcoming-overwhelm/Toggl Time Tracking Apphttps://toggl.com/

For most people, a perfect life is a balanced life. It’s ensuring that your wants and meets are met in all areas of life. In this podcast, I will cover the 8 main areas of life. This will provide a foundation to help you design your perfect life.You will learn why it’s important to set goals in each area of life and what could happen if you don’t! I’ll then cover each of these 8 life areas in detail. I’ll also give you some ideas and suggestions to help you improve each of these areas of life.I also score myself for each of these 8 life areas. You might find my scores interesting and revealing! I encourage you to score yourself as well. This is an important first step to creating a balanced life. A life where you feel happy and fulfilled.

In this podcast, you will learn all about the Law of Familiarity. Most people do not understand this law. As a result, they strive for happiness by pursuing the wrong things. This law also has the potential to ruin your life if you don’t understand it or treat it with respect.When you truly understand the Law of Familiarity, you will understand where true happiness lies. You will live a more balanced life and experience more variety. Most importantly, you won’t take things for granted.You have already experienced the Law of Familiarity without knowing it. When you listen to this podcast, you may well get an “a-ha” moment as you realize how this law influenced your life.Take the time now to get to grips with this law, so that you can live a happy, fulfilling and meaningful life.

Have you ever wondered which limiting beliefs really hold you back? The ones that prevent you from having the wealth, health, love and happiness that you desire. So what are the top list of limiting beliefs that hold most people back? Well, in this podcast, I’ll cover the 12 most important ones.Before we get into that, you’ll learn about the 3 main categories of limiting beliefs. I’ll then get into my top list of limiting beliefs. I’ll explain each one in detail and give you some ideas on how to change them.Some of my list of limiting beliefs are core beliefs that apply to almost all areas of life. Others are more specific to health, relationships or money. I’m sure some will jump out at you! The key is to know what they are and then change them. I’ll help you do that in this podcast.

In this video, I will help you get rid of unwanted thoughts today. You will also really grasp what unwanted thoughts are and who gets them.I then cover the different unwanted thoughts that many people experience. You might find that this information alone is enough to help you identify and then get rid of unwanted thoughts.I then cover 10 highly effective ways to help you get rid of unwanted thoughts. You are in the driving seat! You can learn to control the thoughts you pay attention to. Unwanted or intrusive thoughts no longer need to be a part of who you are.

The ability to feel hopeful is so important! So many people fail to realize the importance of hope. Besides helping you feel better when times are tough, feeling hopeful will increase the chances of things working out for you.In this podcast, I will cover what hope is and isn’t and why hope is so important. I’ll cover the benefits of hope and how to know when you’re feeling hopeful (and when you aren’t). You will get a clear understanding of the importance of hope.I’ll finish off with some practical tips and strategies to help you become more hopeful as a person. Don’t underestimate the importance of hope. It could be key to changing your life for the better.

We often fail to take action because we don’t think we have what it takes or we are afraid of getting rejected. We allow doubts and criticisms to influence our decisions because of our low self-esteem. In this podcast, I would like to explore this and discuss with you the characteristics of high self-esteem and tips on how to have it.Knowing the characteristics of high self-esteem is the first step to increase it. Most people settle with mediocrity and let opportunities pass them by because they are afraid of taking risks or acting boldly. Don’t allow yourself to become one of these people! Act now and start putting some plans in place to boost your self-esteem. This podcast is designed to help you do this.Listen to this podcast now to learn the characteristics of high self-esteem and how to develop it. Begin applying this so you can be happier, achieve more and live a full life!

This podcast is about my successes and achievements in 2019. Creating this podcast was a little strange because it was all about me! This is not something that I normally do!However, I realize that many people enjoy learning more about me as a person, how I do things and what makes me tick. This is probably the reason that reality TV has become so popular.So, in this podcast, I talk quite a lot about Self Help for Life and how it has grown massively in 2019.I also share the success that I'm having with my Hypnotherapy practice in Sydney. I now have over 500 client hours and that was a big achievement for me.I'll reveal the key influencers in my life and the people that I learn from. I'll talk about books that I've read, the courses I attended and a cool meditation gadget that I have been using.I've had a lot of fun in 2019 as well. I've travelled to Borneo, Malaysia, Singapore and Ko Samui (in Thailand). I talk about these trips and include some photos as well.Products and services mentioned in this podcastF:100 day challenge: https://selfhelpforlife.com/100daychallengeMarissa Peer Masterclass: https://selfhelpforlife.com/marisa-peer-masterclassHypnotherapy with me: https://selfhelpforlife.com/hypnotherapyMuse brain sensing meditation headband: https://selfhelpforlife.com/museSony MX1000 Mk3 Headphones: https://selfhelpforlife.com/sonymx1000mk3Most popular video blogs.How to Hypnotize yourself: https://selfhelpforlife.com/how-to-hypnotize-yourself/Reticular Activating System and Goals: https://selfhelpforlife.com/reticular-activating-system-and-goals/The Four Main Personality Types: https://selfhelpforlife.com/four-main-personality-types/The 7 Best Ways to Create a Burning Desire for Success: https://selfhelpforlife.com/burning-desire-for-success/The 12 Common Thinking Traps that Steal Your Happiness https://selfhelpforlife.com/common-thinking-traps-steal-happiness/How to Reprogram Your Subconscious Mind for Success: https://selfhelpforlife.com/reprogram-subconscious-mind/Top 3 Personal Development InfluencersAlex Haynes: https://youtube.com/modernhealthmonkMarissa Peer: https://selfhelpforlife.com/marisa-peer-masterclassStefan James: https://projectlifemastery.comMusic and Book linksMetric – Art of Doubt: https://selfhelpforlife.com/metric-artofdoubtKeane – Cause and Effect: https://selfhelpforlife.com/keane-causeandeffectMidge Ure: If I Was (Autobiography): https://selfhelpforlife.com/midgeure

I believe that everything we do, every relationship we make and every goal we set for ourselves is driven by one ultimate goal – to be happy and content.What makes you happy? Is it more money? Is it success at work? Or great relationships?Believe it or not, these are just external factors that may give us a temporary high and short-term happiness. However, to be happy and content consistently is a state of mind – it comes down to our thoughts, attitudes, behaviors and lifestyle choices.Genuine and long-term happiness and contentment come from a deeper and longer-lasting feeling of satisfaction and gratitude towards our lives. This is something that we can all do. In this video, I will share ten habits to be happy and content. Watch this video and start applying these habits to lead a happier life.

You might have already watched other videos or read articles on the brutal truths about life. In this video, I would like to share my brutal life truths based on my own experience.I have been on this planet for nearly half a century and a lot has happened during that time. Most of it has been good and I’ve experienced some difficult and challenging times too.Watch this video as I share the 10 brutal truths about life that I have learned over the years.The brutal truths about life covered in this video will help you make wiser decisions and have a better perspective about your life.

Life can be a series of challenges that come in all shapes and sizes. They test our patience, inner strength and beliefs. These tough times can be really hard, but there are ways to successfully deal with them. In this video, I cover how to overcome challenges that you may be facing right now.You might be dealing with losing your job, a health condition or struggling with relationship problems. Going through any of these is never easy. But knowing how to overcome challenges successfully will help you in these circumstances.If you’re going through a challenging time right now, you are not alone. Watch this video and learn how to overcome the challenges you face now or that may come your way in the future.Resources mentioned in this podcast.The Slight Edge by Jeff Olsonhttps://selfhelpforlife.com/slightedge

Let’s be honest, most of us probably start the day passively. You wake up late, skip breakfast and rush to work hoping you will get there on time. And this leads to a very reactive life. Practicing a daily morning routine will help you feel great and tackle your day more proactively.A daily morning routine programs your day for success. It helps you create positive habits, develop the right mindset to achieve your goals and generally feel better about the day. Highly successful people recognize how invaluable a daily morning routine can be. Apart from waking up early, this video will cover the other ways successful people start their day.In this video, you will learn the best daily morning routine for an outstanding life. Practice these healthy morning habits today and become more productive and successful.Resources Mentioned in this VideoThinkUp Apphttps://selfhelpforlife.com/thinkupThe Miracle Morning Bookhttps://selfhelpforlife.com/miracle-morningMorning Ritual Masteryhttps://selfhelpforlife.com/morningritualmastery Some of the other ideas in this video came from a webinar by Andrew Parr. This is part of his online Professional Hypnotherapy Diploma course. https://www.andrew-parr.com/academy-join/

To check out and enroll in the 100 Day Challenge, click the link belowhttps://selfhelpforlife.com/100daychallengeDo you believe you can change your life in 100 days? I do! In past years, I have used the 100 Day Challenge to develop my mindset, attitude and drive to succeed in my goals. One of my 100 Day Challenge goals was launching the Self Help For Life YouTube channel, website, and podcast. In this video, I review the 100 Day Challenge and explain how it helped me achieve huge success. Keep listening as I share my 100 Day Challenge review with you.Whether you are planning to start a new business, lose weight, be debt-free or change career, Gary Ryan Blair’s 100 Day Challenge will help you achieve your life-changing goals much more quickly and easily. Listen to my 100 Day Challenge review as I share my experience and how it helped me to massively achieve my goals.My 100 Day Challenge review will help you decide if this program is worth investing in. It was life-changing for me and I’m confident it can be for you too!

Learn how to create affirmations that work effectively and lead a life of positive thinking in this podcast.Affirmations are positive phrases you tell yourself and repeat often. It can be about a specific goal that you want to achieve or a certain trait you want to possess. It could be about becoming more attractive, earning more, becoming healthier or having more confidence at work. Repeating affirmations that work will help you achieve this goal.Positive affirmations help rewire your brain to think differently, give you focus and make optimistic thoughts a reality. However, affirmations don’t work for some people. In this podcast, you will learn why that happens. You will also learn how to create positive affirmations that work really effectively.

Are you self-sabotaging? One of the reasons why a lot of people fail to achieve success and happiness is through self-sabotage. And it happens to anyone – even to highly successful people. There are many ways to overcome self-sabotage and I will cover these in this podcast.Self-sabotage happens when your subconscious mind keeps you in your comfort zone to avoid pain, discomfort and fear. It is sometimes unconscious and becomes habitual. If you feel like you are missing out on important events, having trouble with your relationships or damaging your career, you are most likely self-sabotaging. To overcome self-sabotage, it is important to understand this behavior and learn the ways to get rid of it.Keep listening as I share with you the different ways to overcome self-sabotage. Practice and apply these ways to finally achieve success and happiness in your life!

OCD stands for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and involves doing certain behaviors or rituals repeatedly. There are a number of different types of OCD behaviors, but the reasons behind them are the same. This is a fearful or imagined outcome that you don’t want to happen.By doing the OCD behaviour, you believe that you will reduce the chance of this fearful outcome from happening. To overcome OCD, it is important to first identify the fearful imagined outcome and this podcast will help you do that.Whether your OCD behaviour involves checking, washing, cleaning, touching walls or ordering and arranging things in a certain way, this podcast will help you to overcome OCD.In this podcast, you will learn the 8 best ways to overcome OCD. These ways are easy to learn and apply to your life. They will help you get rid of OCD and get your life back!

Do you want to have a better brain? - One that gives you more happiness, fulfillment and less stress and anxiety. There are many ways to improve your brain power and it’s important that you don’t miss any of the crucial ones out.In this podcast, I cover the bottom-up, top-down and outside-in approach to brain power and brain health. Understanding these is the key to improving your brain power. It’s fundamental in understanding the causes of stress, anxiety, depression and even insomnia. It also provides the solution to these issues as well.If you want to have a better brain, then keep listening as I reveal lots of useful information that will help you improve your brain power and brain health.Resources:Sarah McKay Indulge your neurobiology (includes information on the power of naps).https://youtu.be/xiXZVDKRe00Kelly McGonigal – How to make stress your friendhttps://youtu.be/RcGyVTAoXEUSarah’s websitehttp://yourbrainhealth.com.au/Woman’s brain book on Amazonhttps://selfhelpforlife.com/womensbrainNeuroscience Academyhttp://theneuroacademy.com/

In this podcast, I cover my 10 ways to be optimistic about life and your future. Optimistic people believe that their future will be better than today.Whilst it’s great to know the different ways to be optimistic, it’s equally essential to know why being optimistic is so important. Optimistic people are happier, more successful, less stressed and feel more alert. They are also less likely to give up when the going gets tough.Once you learn and apply my 10 ways to be optimistic, you will begin to experience these benefits for yourself. Being optimistic is a learnable skill. In this podcast, I will show you how.Resources Mentioned in this podcastLeo’s video on Optimism (Actualized.org)https://youtu.be/xZmnhdw3uuc

I’m sure you have experienced the feeling of having too much to do. That feeling of stress and overwhelm as you realize that there are not enough hours in the day to get everything done.However, it doesn’t have to be this way. In this podcast, I will cover exactly what to do when you have too much to do. I include a number of simple strategies that you can implement right now to reduce the feelings of stress and overwhelm that come from having too much to do.So relax and learn the 10 ways to effectively deal with having too much to do. Then apply these and notice your feelings of stress and overwhelm reduce, so that life becomes more manageable again.Resources Mentioned in this PodcastDealing with "Too Much to Do" Stress – Daily Positivehttps://youtu.be/uvBGpPfJ3OoLeo ZenHabitshttps://zenhabits.net/load/

Has your life become boring and predictable? Is there some aspect of your life that you really want to change for the better? Perhaps, it’s changing your career, improving your health or finding that special someone. If you could dramatically change your life in 100 days, what would you do that you’re not doing right now? To change your life in 100 days involves making some fundamental mindset shifts and taking consistent action, ideally every day to make it happen. Over the years, I’ve made a number of big life changes in 100 days or less. You’ll learn about many of these in this podcast.To massively change your life in 100 days involves a number of initial steps that are essential for your success. Setting a goal is an obvious one, but there are others that are equally as important and I’ll reveal all of these in this podcast.I’ll then cover a number of weekly and daily tasks that will help you make positive progress towards your life-changing goal every day.To check out the 100 Day Challenge Program, go to https://selfhelpforlife.com/100daychallenge