This is Your Life

Welcome back everybody. I am glad you are here and also that you are reading this description because I am not going to lie to you, sometimes I think I am writing these exclusively for myself. I have no idea if anyone actually reads any of these. But if you are, thank you. I love you. This week we are talking about setting boundaries in our relationships. We talk about why we set boundaries, 3 different types of boundaries (time, emotional, and physical), and how to start setting boundaries. I hope you enjoy.Take a moment to go follow all my socials!FB: https://www.facebook.com/thisisyourlifepodcastInstagram: @thisisyourlifepodcastTikTok: @thisisyourlifepodcastEpisode Sources:https://psychcentral.com/blog/why-healthy-relationships-always-have-boundaries-how-to-set-boundaries-in-yours#healthy-boundarieshttps://www.insider.com/boundaries-in-relationshipshttps://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/energy-vampires#:~:text=What%20is%20an%20energy%20vampire,spouse%20or%20your%20best%20friend. 

Listen listen listen, I am fully aware that as I post this episode it is February 15th but the thing is, I have been working a lot and also had a really fun super bowl Sunday. I am truly sorry that I kept you all waiting but here is this year's Valentine's day episode. Part 1 of 2. This week we are talking about Love Languages which is one of my favorite topics. If you don't believe me, ask my sister. I hope you enjoy.Take a moment to go follow all my socials!FB: https://www.facebook.com/thisisyourlifepodcastInstagram: @thisisyourlifepodcastTikTok: @thisisyourlifepodcastEpisode Resources:https://www.5lovelanguages.com/learnhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Chapman_(author)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Five_Love_Languageshttps://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/20/fashion/can-gary-chapman-save-your-marriage-this-life.htmlhttps://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/the-5-love-languages-explainedhttps://www.uagc.edu/blog/the-psychology-behind-the-5-love-languageshttps://www.millersville.edu/psychology/files/bland/bland-lovelanguages.pdf

Welcome back errybody! I am in such a good mood today so I am so glad you are back or here for the first time. Either way, I'm excited. This week we are talking all about escapism and how we can use this tool to help us heal from trauma but also help us deal with our every day lives and stressors. I hope you enjoy this episode and come back in two weeks to hear the next one.I also left a little easter egg of audio at the end of this episode just for fun

Welcomeeee backkkk everyoneeee. I am so excited to be talking to you this week. Today we are talking all about our comfort zones. What are they, how do they help us and how do they hurt us. It took me three tries to record this episode so I hope you enjoy it and appreciate it for what it is.Take a moment to go follow all my socials!FB: https://www.facebook.com/thisisyourlifepodcastInstagram: @thisisyourlifepodcastTikTok: @thisisyourlifepodcastUpbeat Spotify Playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0Uhh0mQB8QoDgqu68WhNKa?si=962838b324404e7cLast Year's New Years Resolution Episode:https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZgCg9FSblSWZP4vjqtGhZ?si=umaPnd97Ra2XVVCs-TTM-ASources for this episode:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yerkes%E2%80%93Dodson_lawhttps://positivepsychology.com/comfort-zone/https://hbr.org/2016/09/when-to-stay-inside-your-comfort-zonehttps://hbr.org/2016/07/if-youre-not-outside-your-comfort-zone-you-wont-learn-anything

It's 2022 and I have missed you all so much. Thank you for coming back and supporting me over the last year. This episode is a big recap of where I have been and what life has looked like over the last year. We are talking all about recovering from hard times and finding ways to enjoy being alone. Thanks for joining me and I'll see you back here in 2 weeks!Take a moment to go follow all my socials!FB: https://www.facebook.com/thisisyourlifepodcastInstagram: @thisisyourlifepodcastTikTok: @thisisyourlifepodcast

Happy Valentines day!! This week's episode was created for EVERYONE whether or not you are in a romantic relationship at the moment. We are talking about our self-esteem and how that affects us in all of our personal relationships as well as steps on how to improve your self-esteem starting TODAY.  I also have bonus treat at the end of this episode so make sure you are listening all the way to the end! Enjoy!Take a moment to go follow all my socials!FB: https://www.facebook.com/thisisyourlifepodcastInstagram: @thisisyourlifepodcastTikTok: @thisisyourlifepodcastResources for this episode:https://www.researchgate.net/publication/298066956_Self-Esteem_and_the_Quality_of_Romantic_Relationshipshttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-single/201909/self-esteem-and-good-relationships-53-studies-13-nations

Can you even believe we are already at episode 17? I honestly am in awe of how much fun and how much growth I have made through this experience already and I hope you have as well. This week we are talking about savoring techniques, aka how to savor the positive moments in your how and why it is so important that we do so. It seems like such a simple task, appreciating the moment you are in, soaking up the positivity in your life but sometimes we need a little reminder, a little push, and a little direction. So here it is, your little push, your little direction.Please take a moment to review this podcast and go follow me on facebook and instagram for more exclusive, encouraging content!https://www.facebook.com/thisisyourlifepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/thisisyourlifepodcast/Resources for this episode:https://positivepsychlopedia.com/year-of-happy/how-to-savor/https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/click-here-happiness/201807/what-is-savoring-and-why-is-it-the-key-happinesshttps://www.livehappy.com/science/science-savoringhttps://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/10_steps_to_savoring_the_good_things_in_life

Lets be honest, making friends and meeting new people is hard so this week I am giving you my best techniques and ways of meeting new people in this crazy time. Most of these are geared towards meeting people and maintaining friendships online or on the phone (by letter if you want), just by distance in general because of current situations. I hope you all enjoy!Please take a moment to go follow my facebook page and instagram for more inspiring content!FB: www.facebook.com/thisisyourlifepodcast Insta: @thisisyourlifepodcastSt. Baldrick's Foundation:https://www.stbaldricks.org/Ally Westover:Insta: @allywestoverMusic: https://open.spotify.com/track/02TGvYhXIRomEdN9fYEGUA

Welcome back to my podcast! This week we are talking about dating apps. We are talking about their affect on our mental health, how we can protect ourselves from having a negative experience, and how to begin the self-love process. This episode is not meant to insult anyone who does use dating apps or discourage you from using them, I just wanted to point a couple things out that you may want to think about as well as give some advice on building your own confidence. As the dating process continues to change and evolve, the way our minds perceive dating and the process itself it is also important we take time for ourselves and don't get too lost in the dating pool. Please take a moment to subscribe to this podcast as well as go like and follow my facebook page! You can find a list of self affirmations for you to use throughout your self-love journey on my fb page.www.Facebook.com/thisisyourlifepodcast Episode on New Years resolutions and how to tackle and stick to them:https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZgCg9FSblSWZP4vjqtGhZ?si=9rAe2lSURTyvnxrxEiIv3AResources for this episode:https://bmcpsychology.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s40359-020-0373-1#Sec20https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1740144516303254?via%3Dihubhttps://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2018/12/tinder-changed-dating/578698/

Welcome back guys! Thanks for listening to this week's episode. We are talking all about the toxic love life, and not just any toxic love life, we are talking about your best friend's toxic love life and what to do when you can't stand the person your best friend or cousin or sister or brother or whoever is dating. Please take a moment to subscribe to this podcast and go like my facebook page!Its facebook.com/thisisyourlifepodcastThere I post more resources, updates on upcoming episodes, and overall encouraging content. Thanks for supporting me and giving this episode a listen!

Happy New Years everybody!!! Happy 2021! Anyone else excited that we are out of 2020 and in 2021? Because I definitely am. This week we are talking all about New Years Resolutions and how to actually stick to them and improve yourself. I created this method for myself last year and fell in love with it and wanted to share it with you all. If you test out this method please let me know what you think! I will posted my NY goals on my facebook page facebook.com/thisisyourlifepodcast so take a second and go check it out and give me a follow! Also please like and subscribe to this podcast, it would mean the world to me. Cheers guys!

Hey y'all! Welcome back! I hope you all had an amazing holiday and were able to celebrate with all your favorite people. This week's episode is all about body positivity, body neutrality, the fitness industry and finding balance through it all. What each movement or ideal stands for, their positivities, their negatives, and hopefully finding which works best for you.Please take a moment to subscribe to this podcast and go follow my facebook page!www.facebook.com/thisisyourlifepodcast**Resources for this episode:https://www.shape.com/lifestyle/mind-and-body/how-body-positivity-movement-is-evolving-whats-nexthttps://www.byrdie.com/what-is-body-neutrality-5075038#:~:text=At%20its%20core%2C%20body%20neutrality,good%20about%20it%20the%20next.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_positivityhttps://bare.dating/bare-news/the-pros-and-cons-of-body-neutralityhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/what-is-body-neutrality_n_5b61d8f9e4b0de86f49d31b4https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-body-positivity-4773402

GUYSSSSSSSS this is my favorite episode so far!! I am honestly really proud of this episode and I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it. This week we are talking all about why true crime is so popular and what we can learn from that information. I am a true crime junkie and so this episode is near and dear to my heart. A little less down in the feels but still an awesome self improving, grow with the flow episode. (I'm not entirely sure what "grow with the flow" means but I'm not mad about it.) Please make sure to subscribe to this podcast!Please take a moment and go like and follow my facebook page Facebook.com/thisisyourlifepodcast for more updates and overall encouraging content.Episode on friendships in adulthood:https://open.spotify.com/episode/70Ne4SGmhURSwN6iM3Pf86?si=3kSDbL9hR9-vjNY9D3hMkwKaren Thompson Walker's TedTalk on fear:https://www.npr.org/2014/05/23/312543253/whats-the-difference-between-rational-and-irrational-fears

Welcome back guys! Thanks for checking out my new episode all about stress. Why talking about stress is so important and how to handle the stressors of 2020 (or any year for that matter). If you liked this episode please share it with your friends and follow my facebook page, facebook.com/thisisyourlifepodcast.Calming Playlist to Help Relax Your Mind:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX9uKNf5jGX6mGuided Meditation for Stress:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6X5oEIg6AkOnline Therapy:https://www.betterhelp.com/helpme/?utm_source=AdWords&utm_medium=Search_PPC_c&utm_term=online+therapy_e&utm_content=43616116752&network=g&placement=&target=&matchtype=e&utm_campaign=849308107&ad_type=text&adposition=&gclid=CjwKCAiA_Kz-BRAJEiwAhJNY78yjNjQnFk0g4CELXlbu9VBqHDOpor2mPIYgM4in4dUg75e57P7RBBoCxhEQAvD_BwE¬_found=1&gor=helpme15 Journal Prompts for Stress Today was a _____ day and I felt _______ I felt stressed because… My immediate reaction to stress is to… I am going to try this new technique to handle my stress… Something that truly gives me joy is… My happy place is… I feel supported by… If I was talking to someone else in my position I would tell them to ______ I love myself because… List 3 things you value in life What is one way you can handle tomorrow better than today? Set three goals for yourself to finish by the end of the week Rate how you are feeling on a scale of 1 to ten, then take 10 slow deep breaths and then again rate how you are feeling on a scale of 1 to 10 Something I am good at is… Write the this quote below and then reflect “I am proud of myself for taking the first step to coping with my stress and I accept all of feelings before, during, and after this exercise.” Write 3 affirmations you can tell yourself tomorrow morning right when you wake up to help jumpstart positivity into your day. (pst. And then actually say them to yourself in the morning!)Suicide Hotline:800-273-8255

Welcome back y'all! Thanks for tuning in to my new episode, I am very very excited about this one. I am thinking of making this a series of "Why ____ is so popular and how that helps us" kind of thing. If you do like this episode please take a second to share it with your friends and go follow my facebook page, its facebook.com/thisisyourlifepodcast. There I share updates on episodes, behind the scenes content, and overall encouraging posts.Meyers Briggs Personality Test:https://www.16personalities.com/Create your own birth chart:https://astro.cafeastrology.com/natal.php

Hey y'all! Welcome back! This week's episode is all about patience, learning how to grow and develop patience from our impatience, what triggers you and different techniques to become more and more patient over time. I apologize for Kinny (my dog) shaking his collar a couple times throughout the episode. Normally the pups are super quiet but not this week sadly. I hope you all had a fabulous Thanksgiving and were able to find some positivity during the holiday.Take a minute to go follow my new facebook page! I post more resources, updates, and just overall encouraging content over there!facebook.com/thisisyourlifepodcastArticles used for this episode:https://melissaeisler.com/improve-patience/https://zenhabits.net/15-tips-for-becoming-as-patient-as-job/https://www.consulting.com/how-to-be-more-patienthttps://contentmentquesting.com/how-to-master-patience/https://www.thesimpledollar.com/financial-wellness/nine-techniques-for-developing-patience/https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/clear-organized-and-motivated/201411/the-7-laws-impatience

Hey guys! Welcome back to my podcast. This week's episode is all about the idea of faking it until you make it. What that saying actually means, how the method behind it actually works, and how it doesn't work. This method is all about becoming the you, you have always wanted to be and tackling negative ideas you have been harboring about yourself. Recognizing the potential you have and letting yourself radiate.Go like and follow my new facebook page! Find even more resources, positive, encouraging content, and updates throughout the week on upcoming episodes!facebook.com/thisisyourlifepodcastGoogle Doc sharing amazing, talented people for you to go follow and supporthttps://docs.google.com/document/d/1jyj6SPknFa3vUeyIhEIdYC9PCc1udYue5Fkab6eX2Ms/edit?usp=sharingArticle resources for this episodeTed Talkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVmMeMcGc0Y&t=327sAmy Cuddy's Bookhttps://www.amazon.com/Presence-Bringing-Boldest-Biggest-Challenges/dp/0316256587/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=amy+cuddy&qid=1606165250&sr=8-2Psychology Todayhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-mentally-strong-people-dont-do/201606/when-fake-it-till-you-make-it-and-when-you-shouldntTime Magazinehttps://time.com/5777479/fake-it-till-make-it-advice/Forbeshttps://www.forbes.com/sites/susanobrien/2019/02/21/the-only-time-its-ok-to-fake-it-till-you-make-it/?sh=6ae1f0484f60

Hey guys! Welcome back to my podcast! This week's episode is all about self-esteem. Why we are talking about self -esteem in adulthood, what even is self-esteem and what are the components of it, how does one improve their own, and how to help those around you. This episode is filled with A. my own personal history with having a low self esteem and a negative self image and B. techniques to help build up your own. Ways to help yourself and become the best version of you. This podcast is all about YOU and helping YOU love YOU. Self-help done right.Take a moment and go follow/like my new Facebook page! I will be posting daily updates, previews to episodes, as well as more resources to help you grow as an individual.https://www.facebook.com/thisisyourlifepodcast/Previous episode on building positive and loving friendships in adulthood:https://open.spotify.com/episode/70Ne4SGmhURSwN6iM3Pf86?si=FUXt3zs4Ri2GRqf_sXC8zg(Make sure you follow my podcast on Spotify while you are over there listening!)

Hey y'all and welcome back to my podcast - This is Your Life!  This week's episode is all about surviving quarantine. How to use this time wisely, maintain relationships with those you live with, and the key to the balance. Using the time you have to stay positive, improve yourself, and continue the cycle of growth and the journey to success you have already begun. This podcast is all about YOU. Giving you the tools to improve upon yourself and become the best version of yourself. Showing you the key to radiating self love, basking in the joys of your life, and working through all your goals and dreams.Take a moment and go follow/like my new Facebook page! I will be posting daily updates, previews to episodes, as well as more resources to help you grow as an individual.https://www.facebook.com/thisisyourlifepodcast/If you have any requests for topics you can email me at thisisyoulifepodcast@gmail.comSoothing music to block out the world:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX9uKNf5jGX6mCampfire mugs to paint on:https://www.rei.com/product/401162/gsi-outdoors-baked-enamelware-cup-12-oz?CAWELAID=120217890002799856My quarantine goals: Complete two episodes of This is Your Life Come up with 5 new episode ideas Practice yoga 3 times **depending on energy levels ** Meditate every day for any amount of time Take down Halloween decorations 2 date nights (inside) Bring out Christmas decorations Paint mugs! Play Dark Souls for funsies Clean the apartment at some point **depending on energy levels** Journal every day Talk to the Fam bam at some point REST and ENJOY

Hey y'all and welcome back to “This is Your Life” podcast. This week's episode is all about positive and healthy friendships in your adulthood. How to form positive friendships, how to contribute and be an active, positive aspect of each friendship, and how to evaluate your current friendships. This podcast is all about YOU. Understanding yourself and finding ways to become the best version of YOU. Loving yourself and basking in that radiating soul of yours. Improving your relationships and developing new ones. Self-help done right.If you have any requests for topics you can email me at thisisyourlifepodcast@gmail.comTake a moment and go follow/like my new Facebook page! I will be posting daily updates, previews to episodes, as well as more resources to help you grow as an individual.https://www.facebook.com/thisisyourlifepodcast/My favorite album of all time;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNUTlKqSO-I

Hey guys! and welcome back to This is Your Life podcast. This week's episode is how to begin journaling. Where do I start? What do I write? Heck, how do I even find the right journal?? This episode will answer all of those questions and more. Journaling in your adult life is such a key tool to better understanding yourself as in individual as well as tracking your progress and growth throughout the years. If you have ever wanted to start journaling but don't know what exactly you're "supposed" to be doing, this is a great place to start.Take a moment and go follow/like my new Facebook page! I will be posting daily updates, previews to episodes, as well as more resources to help you grow as an individual.https://www.facebook.com/thisisyourlifepodcast/Journaling Prompts for Beginnershttps://leannelindsey.co.uk/35-journal-writing-prompts-for-beginners/Journaling Prompts for Anxietyhttps://medium.com/@thesunshinesuitcase/30-journal-prompts-for-anxiety-and-depression-repost-1763b3d5ac01I know I said I was only going to link a couple journals but I got too excited so here you go - Wreck this Journal (Scrapbooking):https://www.amazon.com/Wreck-This-Journal-Black-Expanded/dp/0399161945/ref=pd_sbs_14_2/143-9933244-4794436?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0399161945&pd_rd_r=27d791a2-ba45-4060-8461-1cda17a024db&pd_rd_w=ouYhz&pd_rd_wg=YJKu9&pf_rd_p=b65ee94e-1282-43fc-a8b1-8bf931f6dfab&pf_rd_r=KT84V0HTA5TEN8N24H69&psc=1&refRID=KT84V0HTA5TEN8N24H69Gratitude Journal (Diary):https://www.amazon.com/Gratitude-Day-Night-Reflection-Journal/dp/1683835506/ref=sr_1_20?crid=1J8NV8MRLH1YO&dchild=1&keywords=daily+journal&qid=1602730938&sprefix=daily+journal%2Caps%2C204&sr=8-205 Year Journal (Diary):https://www.amazon.com/Day-5-Year-Journal-Potter-Gift/dp/0307719774/ref=pd_lpo_14_img_1/143-9933244-4794436?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0307719774&pd_rd_r=5a57b038-a7d7-4c6f-a659-70747555589d&pd_rd_w=IvmsG&pd_rd_wg=83lpk&pf_rd_p=7b36d496-f366-4631-94d3-61b87b52511b&pf_rd_r=3WZM8VR1ZMV7XBFYYNS9&psc=1&refRID=3WZM8VR1ZMV7XBFYYNS9Fitness Track Journal (Planning/Lists):https://www.target.com/p/fit-happens-book-bound-guided-journal-black-fitlosophy/-/A-77550376#lnk=sametabBlank Journal (for all styles):https://www.target.com/p/wit-38-delight-lined-journal-pink-linen-note-to-self/-/A-78628484#lnk=sametabIf you love Harry Potter like I do:https://www.target.com/p/tom-riddle-s-diary/-/A-75666607#lnk=sametab15 Journaling Prompts for Gratitude and Growth: How am I feeling today? What are three wins for today? What am I grateful for right now? I am happiest when… What could I have done better today? What is one goal that I have for tomorrow? What are three goals I have for this week? What do I love most about myself? What was my favorite moment today? What are three ways that I can improve my mood at any moment? I feel most confident when… I am proud of myself because… Something I have gotten better at in the last couple years is… I am going to accomplish these three things in the next year: I am going to accomplish these three things in the next 5 years:

Hey guys! And welcome back to my podcast. This is episode 2 and is all about meditation. How to get started, what meditation can do for you, and how to create a habit how of it so that you can reap alllllll the benefits. This podcast was created to help YOU become the best version of YOU that there could possibly be. Finding your purpose, developing and enjoying all of your skills and loving yourself along the way. This podcast is here to aid you along your journey of self growth and improvement. Self help done right.If you have any requests on topics or are looking for some big sister, loving advice please email me at thisisyourlifepodcast@gmail.com. Enjoy!Take a moment and go follow/like my new Facebook page! I will be posting daily updates, previews to episodes, as well as more resources to help you grow as an individual.https://www.facebook.com/thisisyourlifepodcast/Guided Meditation for Beginners:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9YKY7fdwyg15 Minute Guided Meditation:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W19PdslW7iwGuided Meditation for Positive Energy and Thoughts:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86m4RC_ADEY&vl=enMore Guided Meditation:https://open.spotify.com/search/guided%20meditation/tracksMy FAVORITE Planner!https://magicofi.com/products/2020-astrological-plannerReferences/Articles for this Episode:https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/types-of-meditation#spiritual-meditationhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/feeling-it/201309/20-scientific-reasons-start-meditating-todayhttps://www.northshore.org/healthy-you/how-to-start-a-new-routine-and-stick-to-it/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Om#:~:text=Om%20refers%20to%20Atman%20(soul,Upanishads%2C%20and%20other%20Hindu%20texts.

Welcome to episode 1 of my first ever podcast! This week's episode is about finding your personal power to say no those in your life who are draining you and finding that balance and boundary with those you love. We talk about hyping yourself up, getting your mind and body prepared, what to say, and how important saying "no" can be. This podcast was created for YOU. To aid you in your journey to become the best version of YOU that there is. Developing new techniques and finding new tools to help you increase your soul radiating radius! Self growth and improvement in all areas including personal and professional bonds/relationships, self esteem and self love, and strengthening the power which your mind alone holds.Take a moment and go follow/like my new Facebook page! I will be posting daily updates, previews to episodes, as well as more resources to help you grow as an individual.https://www.facebook.com/thisisyourlifepodcast/Melissa Monte's Mind Love: https://open.spotify.com/show/4OVK5npjxhDawRy5AUhoTr?si=2tQVf1dyTSSEJa_GhjA7-A