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This week we're talking about GRATITUDE!  Why?  Well… gratitude is our brain's superfood.  If we can feel gratitude... it helps us to feel happier, less depressed, more creative, and more abundant. Heck… it can even work in our brain's memory centers to help us remember more!  ALL the good stuff!  BUT... how do we stir it up?  Especially on those days when it might be a little hard to feel grateful?  On those days circumstances make it a real stretch to feel gratitude?  We know we want to… but how do we get there?  In this episode, I share some science and a few of my own favorite strategies.  BUT I also share 12 tips from YOU… Dream Think Doers who answered the call… “How do YOU get to gratitude?” It makes for a very special episode that I think you're going to love.  Most importantly… we're going to help YOU to find YOUR “Gratitude Secret Weapon!”  So let's get to this! RELATED DREAM THINK DO EPISODES: The “Christmas Carol Method” of getting to Gratitude: https://mitchmatthews.com/304/ The “Rest vs. Restoration” Experiment: https://mitchmatthews.com/330/ DREAM BIG… No Matter What (with Amberly Lago): https://mitchmatthews.com/310/  The FIVE Non-Negotiables for an Ideal Day (with Sarah Yourgrau): https://mitchmatthews.com/294/ MORE ABOUT THE The Gratitude Secret Weapon EPISODE: Gratitude is our brain's SUPERFOOD.  (The upside is that it doesn't taste nasty like Kale. LOL!)  There's PLENTY of science to show that when we intentionally stir up Gratitude… it makes a BIG difference IN our bodies and WITH our perspective on the day and our world!  BUT the question is: HOW do you get there? With this episode, I'm going to walk you through 14 different strategies to help you fill your Gratitude ToolBox!  The extra-special part of this episode is that 12 of those ideas come from YOU!  That's right!  I posed the question on Facebook and you guys BROUGHT IT!  (By the way… if we're not connected on Facebook… make sure to reach out there! Let's friend it up… friend!) The "Gratitude Secret Weapon" is a simple two-step process:  1.) Acknowledge the importance of Gratitude  2.) Find YOUR way to stir it up! My GO-TO Gratitude Strategy:  “Gratitude… NOW!” Listen to the episode to get the full story, but I like to ask the simple question: “What can I be grateful for... RIGHT NOW?” Melissa's GO TO Gratitude Strategy:  “Gratitude for YOU!” Again… listen to the episode to get the full story, but my bride finds that her “Secret Weapon” for stirring up true gratitude is to relay her gratitude to someone else.  She LOVES to tell others how she's grateful for them.  It's a true gratitude win/win! SO… I asked YOU what YOU do to stir up gratitude… to get your brain some of that superfood!  And you BROUGHT it!!!  You submitted ideas… and I'll admit I added names to make them a bit more memorable!  But here are the ideas… in your own words.  So… here we go! 1.) "Snooze Bar" Gratitude Denise Griffitts: “What a lovely idea! I used to be one of those people who would hit the floor running and as my mom would say, oh crap she's awake. But over time I have learned to stay in the bed, breathe, and examine what I am so grateful for. It starts the morning in a perfect kind of way. There's a lot to be said for quiet moments of reflection.” 2.) The "Tuck the Day Away" Strategy: Annie Caves:  “Honestly I think it was realizing it is good and bad in every day- and what you focus on is made bigger. I heard that how you end your day is how you “tuck it away” in your mind- so I ask the questions: What good thing happened today? What am I grateful for tonight? It helps me to tuck each day away as a good day! It is truly a practice - and when life SUCKS is when I am more mindful of finding what I'm grateful for.” NOTE: A LOT of people suggested keeping a Gratitude Journal.  Chuck Thuss brought his to our recent “Next Level Speaker Event” and he showed folks how he's been doing this for YEARS and it's made a HUGE impact on his life. 3.) "Dinner Table" Gratitude Dan Zehner:  “Every night with our kids, everyone in the family shares at least one thing we're grateful for. My 3-year-old is constantly grateful for pre-school (too cute). Sometimes it's a favorite toy, time with mom and dad, or just getting to watch their favorite show. It's a great time as a family!” 4.) Find It and Turn it UP! Denny Ransom:  “My daily(ish) practice:  I pull up mental images of the people and things in my life that I'm most grateful for.  I cycle through those images until I feel a sense of gratitude in my body.  Once I have that feeling, I turn all of my attention to how gratitude feels in my body, which tends to amplify it.  Once I have that feeling 'turned up as much as I can get, I start repeating a little mantra I have:             "My life is filled with blessings, I am grateful."  Through repetition with this process, I've pretty much anchored the feeling of gratitude to that phrase.  If I'm struggling, or need quick access to a state of gratitude, now I can just say that phrase a few times and the feeling of gratitude comes alive in me almost instantly.  This practice was a game-changer for learning how to quickly access resourceful states.” 5.) "Happy Memory" Gratitude Julie Thompson:  “I learned recently to think back on a happy memory and remember the feelings of gratitude and joy I had. I might think about a family vacation, a special holiday, or a time that I experienced joy while in nature, like standing on a mountain and being captured by the view. I also name things out loud for which I am grateful, and I use Ann Voskamp's monthly gratitude list of ideas from her website.” 6.) The "Gratitude Together" Strategy: Cheryl Swisher:  “I am part of a group and we submit 1 thing daily that we are grateful for the next 30 days.” Create a group and start doing this! 7.) The "It's Not ALL Me" Strategy: Patricia Ortega:  “I can be a little prideful, so I start with what I'm most proud of (big success at work, owning a home, good marriage...) then I stop and think about how it was NOT all me who made that happen (sometimes it's not me at all!)... I have been blessed by other people, circumstances, resources, that made these things possible.  For example my husband's amazing grace, patience, love, and leadership play a major/primary role in making our marriage great, and it's what I'm soooo grateful for ❤️.  So my little activity works on both my gratitude and humility. Because God knows we need both. :)” 8.) The "It's a Wonderful Life" Strategy: Nicholas Andrew: “For me, gratitude starts with selflessness. I meditate on what I have and then picture my life specifically without those things.  I get deep into what it would feel like to not have who and what I have. I then look again at what I have In my life and the fact that I wake up every morning to it. I thank God for waking me up and then just have a moment of silence with myself. But going deep on the emotions of what life would be like if you lost everything puts what you do have in perspective. I don't take little things for granted as much. My Attitude is Gratitude!  For me, it starts and ends with Flip'n your mindset to Flip your Reality.” QUICK LISTENER SHOUT OUT!!! See if it's you! Click here. 9.) The "Grateful TOGETHER" Strategy: LeeLee Genovese:“Gratitude is the single most important practice I have ever taken on. I do it daily, usually in my journal, but also focusing on things I am grateful for, happy about, excited about, proud of, committed to, who I love, etc.. to mix up the focus.  I also have categories to spread the grateful love around and think about my mind, body, spirit, family, nature, experiences, beliefs, friends, tangibles, and intangibles, ohhh Love it so.  ***BUT, the single most exciting part of my gratitude practice is that at the beginning of last year my husband and I started one together.  Simple and sweet and my favorite part of the day. It is also a blessed way to end the day as we do it just before we go to bed, pillow talk gratitude if you will.  I started asking my husband what he was grateful for and he loved it so much we often race to be the first to ask. Just the asking warms my heart. The things we share always fill my heart with happiness and love. Communication is powerful as we often learn about each other, or are reminded about the wonderful things we both like doing together, dream together, set goals and intentions together. It is surely a powerful practice for any relationship, I highly recommend it. I'm addicted and can't sleep without it.” 10.) The "Random Acts of Gratitude" Strategy (RAGS): Heather Medford: “I practice random acts of kindness. I'm pretty good about doing that often, but especially if I am in a funk, I will go out and intentionally share smiles and kindness! It's the best way to snap myself back into gratitude!” 11.) The "Write a Letter" Strategy: Aree Bly: If I really want to go big, I write a letter.  Full-size paper.  Pen.  Envelope with a stamp.  It's like writing a journal entry about how an individual has impacted me, and also letting them know it.  So I get my own gratitude and I get to share it with them. Win-win. 12.) The "Send it Ahead" Strategy: Sonja Sorenson Arnold: “In the morning I send my gratitude ahead of me. I think about (sometimes write them down) what is happening today that I will be grateful for.  I think about who I will see and activities I will engage in and let myself feel that gratitude. Then when they happen I can add a second layer of gratitude... even when if they play out differently than expected!  I'm still thankful and move into gratitude! So there you have it. 12 + the two from Melissa and me.   14 different ideas for sparking gratitude. REMEMBER: The key is: Recognize the power of gratitude in our lives Find YOUR secret weapon  a.) That thing that YOU do! b.) Maybe it's one of these 14 c.) Or maybe you adapt one of these d.) Find YOUR way… and that will be YOUR “Secret Weapon” One last note… In the end… I've found that having a number of different tools to get to gratitude is my secret weapon… because I like to mix things up AND I have a short attention span… so I need to keep things fresh!  If you can identify with THAT… I hope these 14 added some new tools to the toolbox! Okay… well… if you're in the US… I hope you have a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving!  And no matter where you are listening from in the world… know that I'm GRATEFUL FOR YOU!  Seriously!!! Please share this episode with someone who might need it!  And if you haven't already… please leave a review wherever you listen to the podcast! LASTLY… I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Let's keep the conversation going!  What's one of YOUR favorite tools for getting to GRATITUDE?  Big or small… comment and let me know!  I can't wait to hear from YOU! And until next time… keep bringing your awesome!  Because the world needs it!  Episode Minute By Minute: 0:02 What to expect today 2:02 Episode starts 2:12 The scientific truth behind gratitude 6:28 What sparked the inspiration for this episode 12:22 Step up to the gratitude buffet 14:23 The snooze bar strategy 17:53 Keep a gratitude journal 18:59 The dinner table strategy 20:01 The Find it and turn it about strategy 26:17 The it's not all about me strategy 30:31 Shout-out time! 33:17 The grateful together strategy 34:04 The random acts of gratitude strategy 36:07 The write a letter strategy 38:03 What's your secret weapon?

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Hello there! Today's episode is a guided breathwork and meditation. I personally have used these calming & healing techniques for the past few years in my own journey. This episode may be one you save and download so that you can use it as often as possible. You can start using this in your life for your self-love routine. You just need about 10 minutes. On another note, if you still want to join my master class on November 22nd, there is still time! You can also always catch the replays in my Facebook group: ChaseLife Together. Additionally, I am launching an 8-module course named the Employee to Entrepreneur program. Learning all the things you need to know about launching an online business. This is perfect for anyone who has a 9-5 and a side hustle! I'll be offering strategy with some flow and creativity. Let's dive in to today's episode: Take This Moment [4:51] “Be with yourself. Connect Inward.” Four Square Method [5:46] “Inhale and hold your breath for 4 seconds. Exhale for 4 seconds. Hold that exhale at the bottom for 4 seconds.” Natural Breaths [9:50] “Acknowledge parts of you. Bring awareness to your emotions and feelings..” Love, Light, Joy, Peace, Abundance, Clarity [11:01] “Everything that you're wanting.” Exhale All Negative and Limiting Beliefs [12:28] “I'll never have that --- YES, you can. Release the negativity.” It's All Working Out the Way It's Supposed To [14:54] “Be grateful for the heartaches, because they are aligning you to your greater purpose.” Aligning with yourself is the greatest part of self-care you will experience. Give yourself Love first because you deserve it. Remember who you are. Love yourself intensely. How do you feel now? If anyone tries to dim how you feel right now, remember the boundary. Keep choosing alignment. As you go into the holidays and any situations you want to say stay away from, if you need this meditation, come back to it. Do what you need to do to keep the light within. Show yourself more love.   Connect with me at: Instagram @chaselifewithkelly Youtube ChaseLife with Kelly Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/chaselifetogether/ Website www.chaselifetogether.com   Review this podcast and share with friends!

Many people are on a desperate grab for acknowledgment. Does this drive them further into digital connectivity, or does the connectivity cause the need to be noticed? And does it even matter? Or are we all doomed? 

Chapter 9 contains several parts- Evidences of Spiritual Renewal -vs. 1-5-, Acknowledge of God's Character -vs. 6-26-, and a Prayer of Confession -vs. 27-37-. Chapter 9 ends by saying, -Because of all of this, we make a firm covenant,- and this covenants extends into Nehemiah 10.

Off The Line Fantasy Football Ep 3: Gene @FantasyGenes and Ike @Just_Ike09 recap an interesting NFL Week 10 as they discuss the return of Cam Newton. Cowboys, Bills & Chiefs get right games. Patrick Mahomes got his swagger back. Deebo Samuel is unstoppable. Russell Wilson stunk it up. OBJ's Ram debut. Fantasy MVP & LVP of the week. Cap or No Cap featuring AJ Dillon, Courtland Sutton & Darrel Williams. Top waiver pickups, matchups to attack (BBQ chicken) & more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Off The Line Fantasy Football Ep 3: Gene @FantasyGenes and Ike @Just_Ike09 recap an interesting NFL Week 10 as they discuss the return of Cam Newton. Cowboys, Bills & Chiefs get right games. Patrick Mahomes got his swagger back. Deebo Samuel is unstoppable. Russell Wilson stunk it up. OBJ's Ram debut. Fantasy MVP & LVP of the week. Cap or No Cap featuring AJ Dillon, Courtland Sutton & Darrel Williams. Top waiver pickups, matchups to attack (BBQ chicken) & more.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David Tutera and Joey Toth are co-hosts, and producers of the David Tutera Experience. The goal of the experience is to educate, inspire, and motivate people within and adjacent to the event planning industry. Together, they have learned to work through their issues in efficient ways so they can show up as their best selves in public spaces. Big Takeaways * Be open to things that challenge your process and try toa tleast see their perspectives. * Remember to rest after big events (like your wedding!) * There is so much work that goes into the big day, and it's totally natural to want to shut off afterwards. * It's ok to disagree. * Stay groudned * The trick to a great planner is to have fun! If they aren't having fun, then maybe that planner isn't who you should be working with. * Obviously there are hard moments, but overall this is an exciting thing! * Remember it's about love. Not having everything perfect. * 75%-80% of events and weddings will have some sort of issue come up. It's an emotional dynamic and can cause waves. * Let your differences help your success. * A big pucture and small pictuer person together can get amazing things done! * Talk. Ask questions. You don't have to agree, you just have ot know how to communicate! * Acknowledge pride with your partner Quotes “Myself and Joey, both, are keynote speakers. We come from two perspective places, and our attendees leave filled with joy and love and excitement and energy and positivity. When we let them go, it's like we're letting our children leave, and [...] sending them off to their first day of school.” - David “We show up open for what we're doing. We take it all in. It is a huge emotional exchange, and drain in some areas. But it's also an emotional fulfillment of seeing that excitement, [...] you see these people are bubbling. And so excited and have so much energy. It shares back to us to help propel us through it. Then when it's all said and done, and get back on the airplane, and hop home, it's exhausted.” - Joey “This is really, for some couples, the first time they ‘work' together on a project. Planning a wedding is totally project management.” - Michelle “As you know, as both planners and us as being involved with people's personal lives, we have to step in and try to soften the environment. We may not fix it, but we may be able to help it.” - David Links We Referenced davidtutera.com (https://davidtutera.com) Plan your wedding using The Big Wedding Planning Master Class (https://www.thebigweddingplanningmasterclass.com/). A self-paced digital course created with love for you by Christy & Michelle. The Big Wedding Planning Podcast is... * Hosted and produced by Christy Matthews and Michelle Martinez. * Edited by Veronica Gruba. * Music by Steph Altman of Mophonics (https://www.mophonics.com/). * On Instagram @thebigweddingplanningpodcast and be sure to use #planthatwedding when posting, so you can get our attention! * Inviting you to become part of our Facebook Group! Join us and our amazing members. Just search for The Big Wedding Planning Podcast Community on Facebook. * Easy to get in touch with. Email us at thebigweddingplanningpodcast@gmail.com or Call and leave a message at 415-723-1625 and you might hear your voice on an episode * On Patreon. Become a member (https://www.patreon.com/thebigweddingplanningpodcast) and with as little as $5 per month, you get bonus episodes, special newsletters and Zoom Cocktail Hours with Christy & Michelle! Our Partners (https://www.thebigweddingplanningpodcast.com/partners) Special Deals for Listeners - TBWPP Enthusiastically Approved! Wedfuly (https://wedfuly.com/bigwedding/) SuitShop (https://suitshop.com/?utm_campaign=EngagedLeads&utm_content=BWPPPartnership&utm_medium=BWPP&utm_source=ReferralLink) The Flashdance (https://www.theflashdance.com/virtual-party-the-big-wedding-planning-podcast) Cactus Collective (https://www.cactus-collective.com/the-big-wedding-planning-podcast/) Unboring Wedding Academy (https://www.unboringweddingacademy.com/bigwedding/) Special Guest: David Tutera.

Feelings of stress and heartache seem to be on steroids during the holidays. Not only do we have to deal with overspending and logistical nightmares, but we're also going through an emotional roller coaster dealing with separation or divorce that we do not want to wish even on our worst enemies.  This magical time of the year is bound to have some challenges for you and your kids. But I'm here to tell you that there are some things that you can do to help everybody get through it and possibly experience a lot of joy.  

You've got a great show idea, valuable information to share or insightful guests to interview but your show isn't quite up to the caliber of your brand. You need a performance overhaul! Good news, I'm sharing my top 5 tips for improving your podcast performance as part of this 4-part series (check out the first in the series on the top 5 tips for marketing your podcast).  If you're going to market your podcast, and your podcast is all about showcasing your expertise and driving interest in your brand then you better make damn sure you sound good.  Without further blah blah blahing, here are my top 5 tips to make you a better podcaster :   Stand Up! One of the biggest problems with many podcaster's performances is that they sound half asleep. Which translates to bored and boring. You want to sound comfortable behind the mic but not like you're snuggled up on the couch! Get up and give us some energy. You need to show up behind the mic and that might mean dressing up (even though I don't often condone pants, dressing up might get you in the right professional mindset), bring some energy and entertain your listener.  Add 10%. Imagine that there is a little gremlin inside your mic that is stealing your energy. Robbing your personality. Pilfering your enthusiasm. But, he just takes 10% and the only way to get back to full strength is to add that 10% back into your performance. And would it kill you to smile? Inject More YOU. I can't see you so it's harder for me to get to know you. This means that you have to make a concerted effort to add a little more of you in the mix. Show up authentically, don't water down your personality (or create an entirely new personality), and let us into your real world. A great way to inject a bit more of yourself in your performance is to remember to add in personal stories and tell them the way you would around a dinner table. These can serve as analogies or examples but they also give the listener a bit of a window into your world. Just keep them short - remember the show is not about you! Be Present During Interviews. I can't tell you how much steam comes out of my ears when I hear a podcast announce the next question after as they completely ignore what their guest has just said. You know what I mean… “so that's how I ended up face to face with a lion”. “Right. Interesting. So my next question is what's your favorite color?” Stay in the conversation. Be present. Ask the question every single listener wants you to ask! Follow your outline, sure, but don't sacrifice the actual conversation to do it.  Don't start at the beginning. If you want to grab the attention of your listener and your guest, don't come out of the gate with a ho-hum question like “tell us about yourself” (which isn't even a question) or why did you write this book?  Find a nugget, something unique to start the conversation with (um that means prep) but when you can capture everyone's attention with a unique talking point or question, then we're all in! You can always come back to how they started their career later. Start strong and that doesn't always mean at the beginning. Represent! Being a good host (just like at a dinner party) is important. You want to take care of your listener. Don't assume your listener knows a damn thing. Leave no one behind. If your guest is getting into the weeds with some technical jargon, or an unfamiliar industry term,  jump in and say, “what's that?” Or “explain that is for my listener”. This little move keeps your listener in the conversation because once they don't know what you or your guest are talking anymore, they lose context and you lose a listener. And it's okay to mention or talk to your listener too. They're expecting it. Acknowledge them and represent them when speaking to your guest. That's your job (they'll love you for it). This is listener centric podcasting.   If you want to be a more dynamic podcaster, if you want people to love putting you in their ears, then you need to step up your performance game. These tips will definitely help.  And, if you still sound like a wet noodle just slapped the mic, then take advantage of my free 15-minute coaching call. Click the link to grab your spot on my calendar and let's get your performance pumped up.    Listen to more 5-minute episodes, explore my resources and check out my coaching packages at https://podcastperformancecoach.com/   Got a Question? Contact me: https://podcastperformancecoach.com/contact/

In this episode, Mike and Mary discuss a listener question:   Have you noted any particular challenges for minority missionaries or church planters and how did you help them overcome them?   Here are the cliff notes:   Mike shares his experience as a minority in the United States Every culture has different values that have to be taken into consideration Acknowledge what community God is calling you to join Organize your ask Be comfortable in your skin and culture   Have a question you want us to answer? Go to: fullyfundedacademy.com/podcast   Resources:   Fullyfundedacademy.com Youarethebrandbook.com   Missionary Support Raising Roadmap (PDF)   In this roadmap key masterclass you'll find out where you are in the support raising process and pick up any components you may be missing to ensure your long-term success.   Get Your Missionary Support Raising Roadmap

Today we're digging into what to do next if you've made diet and lifestyle changes and it's still not working. Let's talk about how to fast-track pregnancy success when you have already made diet and lifestyle changes. So many times we doubt that these changes are even helping us – because if they were we'd already be pregnant. But what if you were on the right track but there were a few targeted changes that would make all the difference with your fertility journey. It can be tough trying to figure this out on your own. That's why I want to give you an action plan so you can get pregnant naturally or improve pregnancy success with your own eggs. This episode is for you if you: Want a proven plan to improve your chances of pregnancy success Want to fast track your chances so you don't waste time on strategies that don't work Want to work on your health and get pregnant naturally or improve pregnancy success with your own eggs. In this episode you'll learn: 1) How to improve pregnancy success with low AMH, high FSH, premature ovarian insufficiency, or diminished ovarian reserve 2) How a personalized approach prevents wasted time so you can follow a proven plan and optimize your fertility. 3) Why comparison can be a slippery slope and how to focus on a PLAN that is right for you and your partner so you can get pregnant naturally or improve pregnancy success with your own eggs ---- TIMESTAMPS: 05:50- INTRO TO TODAY'S EPISODE AND WHO IT IS FOR 06:22- WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU HAVE MADE THE CHANGES AND IT DOESN'T WORK? Preparing for the holidays and the grief that accompanies it Acknowledge the strain and stress of what you have gone through Chronic stress, being disconnected from your body, and burnout “Honor where you are and all the things you have already done.” Getting caught in the comparison game and answering the question “are you pregnant yet?” 11:00- A PROVEN PLAN AS WE ENTER INTO THE HOLIDAY SEASON Getting caught in too much research and the pressure we put on ourselves Getting ready to receive, asking for help, and knowing when you need help 12:50- APPLYING FOR A STRATEGY SESSION AND WHAT TO EXPECT How to know if you are a fit for one of our calls What to expect on the call, benefits of call, etc Following a plan, while still being in a receiving mode “There are always things you can do to optimize your health.” Our method: All eyes on a case to optimize your chances “There are always things your partner can do to optimize pregnancy success.” --- Book your Supercharge Your Fertility Discovery call here with your partner. During our call, we'll be discussing what you have tried so far and where you've faced challenges. This can feel stressful but is designed to help us get to the root cause of your fertility issues and will help me to give you the best possible action plan at the end of the call. However, to reassure you – on this call we won't be digging into the trauma associated with infertility/miscarriage/loss – rather we are focused on solutions and an ACTION PLAN as to how our Fab Fertile Method can help you get pregnant naturally. ---- Use coupon code: getpregnantpodcast to receive 15% discount. Free shipping worldwide. --- Got questions?  Join the Fab Fertile Support Group for motivation, support, and education so that you can prepare for pregnancy success. --- Connect with Sarah on social media and learn more about functional fertility solutions that will help you have your baby. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabfertileinc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sesacoaching/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fabfertile Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahclarkfertilitycoach/ ---- LEAVE APPLE PODCAST REVIEW: http://bit.ly/getpregnantreview   SHARE:  Spread the word! Tell someone else about the show!    HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW!   Love the show?  You'll really love Sarah's resources page - filled with handpicked products/books/devices - get exclusive discounts and support the show by making purchases SHOP here: https://fabfertile.com/resources/   RELATED EPISODES: Fab Fertile Method - https://www.fabfertile.com/what-we-do/   How To Get Pregnant Naturally With Low AMH/High FSH - https://www.fabfertile.com/blog/how-to-get-pregnant-naturally-with-low-amh-high-fsh/   How To Not Waste Time When You Are TTC - https://www.fabfertile.com/blog/how-not-to-waste-time-when-you-are-ttc/  

What's the difference between counseling and coaching? This was the question I was asked. This is my answer... Counseling focuses on FIXING. Coaching focuses on FINDING. Counseling focuses on the PAST. Coaching focuses on the PRESENT, while creating the future you desire to love and live. At least, this is what I do with my clients in Healing Life Coaching. You may FEEL broken, but you're NOT. You (and your life) may not be working, but you can. My desire for you is to feel (and be) fully functional, aware, and thriving. NOT just ONE step up from BROKEN. HOW? 1. Find yourself. Stop trying to fix yourself. 2. Inspire yourself. It's time to begin Inspiring yourself in the healing process, Inspiring yourself in the process of loving your life and life's work well. 3. Expose the TRUTH. Period. Stop waiting for your life to change to love it. Love your life to change. Stop waiting for YOU to change to LOVE YOURSELF. Love you to change. Love your life to healing. LOVE YOURSELF FOR A CHANGE! (More about this in tomorrow's podcast...) Stop trying to be improve yourself, be better, or be best... FIND AND EXPRESS YOURSELF. In order to Be Excellent Starting Today you must Be Expressed Starting Today. Expressing who you are. In order for you to do this, you must know. And… In order to know, you must EXPRESS. Got it? It starts right here. Right now... Please grab your SACRED S.O.L. D.A.T.E. JOURNAL (Daily Action To Engage yourself.) TODAY'S SACRED S.O.L. STEP: Write yourself a letter today. Tell yourself why you're NOT broken. Write out how you feel, then remind yourself: I AM NOT BROKEN. Even if you've felt (or feel) broken. Acknowledge how you feel, but don't take it on as your truth. Thank you for being here, and allowing me to Sip On Life with you. If you've been feeling like you're stuck, overwhelmed, or perhaps you still feel like you're drowning in your life, please don't hesitate to reach out. YOU ARE NOT ALONE... Request a FREE copy of my best-selling book, Date Yourself Well — The Best-Selling 12 Engagements Of Becoming The Great Lover Of Your Life (all you'll pay for is shipping.) www.dateyourselfwell.com If you've received value from the podcast, please let me know. I'd LOVE to hear from you — please email me at: drshannon@doctorshannon.com AND PLEASE TELL YOUR BESTIES AND INVITE THEM TO SIP ON LIFE WITH US. FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM @doctorshannon! See you there... And learn about an incredible opportunity for a select sacred group of 25 women who are ready and willing to RISE UP AND BE THE WOMAN. If you've been feeling like you're stuck, overwhelmed, or perhaps you still feel like you're drowning, please don't hesitate to reach out. I'd be more than happy to schedule a Discovery Call with you to see if Healing Life Coaching is a good fit for you. Email me at drshannon@doctorshannon.com Come over to the WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE S.O.L. MOVEMENT Closed FB Group and Join the MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WSOLMovement/ By the way, if you haven't already listened/downloaded my new song (EPISODE 291), you can also listen to it here: letsnottalkaboutex.com, and cast your vote for your favorite version. Visit WomenSippingOnLife.com for more free resources, including my CHECKLIST FOR CHANGE, Engagement Checklist + Evaluation Rating, Six Sacred S.O.L. DATE Secrets…and a FREE copy of my best-selling book, Date Yourself Well. You can also check out my Dr. Shannon Facebook Page for more daily S.O.L. TRAINING. I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow. Please invite your best girlfriends to come and join our S.O.L. PARTY. xo Dr. Shannon. Inspiring minds that want to grow and hearts that want to know, so you can love you, your life, and your life's work well. ONE SIP AT A TIME. A special thanks to the following souls for helping me launch our WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE podcast… Intro/Outro done by UNI V. SOL  Outro music by Jay Man: Mind Over Matter (www.ourmusicbox.com)  Podcast cover design and web site done by: Pablo Aguilar (www.webdesigncreator.com) Podcast cover photo by Kate Montague of KM Captured (www.kmcaptured.com)

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Although it's wise to surround yourself with smart and talented people, leading teams can be challenging when your team is smarter than you. If it hasn't happened to you, it probably will in the future, so here's six leadership principles I've learned that can help you take your team to the next level and their best creative work.   Please like, rate and share this episode!   Get my new book: Maximize Your Influence – How to Make Digital Media Work for Your Church, Your Ministry, and You https://influencematters.com   Subscribe to My Podcast for more good advice for leaders and creatives: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-cooke-podcast/id1439369056 Prefer video? Subscribe to My YouTube Channel and Get More Great Advice https://www.youtube.com/c/philcookeofficial?sub_confirmation=1 New episodes are uploaded every other Wednesday. Make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when they go live.   *Helping leaders navigate their calling and career in today's distracted media-driven culture* Do you have a message or story the world needs to hear? As a Hollywood producer and media consultant, I offer advice for leaders and creatives each week on creative leadership, digital media, branding and marketing strategies, film and TV production – and the faith to take you from where you are to where you want to be in your career. Sign up for my blog and get a free eBook https://www.philcooke.com   Follow me: Twitter https://twitter.com/philcooke Facebook https://www.facebook.com/philcookepage/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/philcooke/ Podcast https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/philcookes-podcast/id1439369056  Find out about Cooke Media Group here: https://www.cookemediagroup.com   *More About This Episode* *More About This Episode* How to Lead When Your Team is Smarter Than You – 6 Leadership Principles On numerous projects during my career, the stakes have been high. Perhaps even more challenging with those projects, is the fact that I was also leading teams that were in most cases more experienced and significantly smarter than me. For instance, I remember multiple times when I worked with a pretty famous A-list director of photography and was worried that on the set, the crew would be more loyal and respectful to him than to me.   Working on great projects can be exhilarating, but honestly, intimidating as well. But from those experiences I learned a lot about how to lead when you're not the best or smartest person on the team. If it hasn't happened to you, it probably will in the future, so here's a handful of principles I learned: 1) Lead softly. Stop reminding your team that you're in charge, or try to prove how smart you are. You don't need to defend yourself. You're the leader, period. Remember if you have to constantly remind the team that you're the leader, then you're really not the leader.   2) Acknowledge their strengths. Nothing wins a team over like knowing you value their expertise and appreciate them being there. Don't hoard praise. Let them know you're glad each one is on the team and you're depending on them.   3) Allow them freedom. If they're smarter than you, then they don't need to be micromanaged. These aren't interns here so don't treat them like it.   4) Don't let them see you sweat. If you're the leader, then your team needs to know you have a plan. Once they start sensing you're over your head, it will be like sharks to blood – not necessarily because they're bad people – but when a leadership vacuum happens, someone will step in to take over.   5) Respect them and ask for their opinion and feedback. Create a big tent. You may feel like that could open the door to someone nudging you out, but exactly the opposite happens. They feel much more positive about contributing, and will respect you for opening that door.   6) Finally, leverage their strengths. Most of us know the frustration working with a team that's under par, so be sure and maximize the moment when you have a great team. Worry less about how little you may know and enjoy the benefits of leveraging their brilliance.   Steve Jobs famously said, “It doesn't make sense to hire smart people and tell them what to do; we hire smart people so they can tell us what to do.” That's great advice. Now go out there in confidence and lead talented people to accomplish great things!   Read more here: https://www.philcooke.com/how-to-lead-when-your-team-is-smarter-than-you/  

Season 2 Episode 13 - Acknowledge the Pattern of Pain to Start Healing Within, with Amanda Monnier   In this podcast, Anna is with Amanda Monnier, an Energy Healer, and Mindset coach. She empowers her clients and helps them heal inside out, break ancestral patterns and shift into the fullest embodiment of who they are at the soul level.    It all started in her childhood experiences that led to her journey as an Energy healer. She was in law enforcement for 6 years then started to ask questions to herself about her experiences. After her shattering break-up, she discovered that pain has the same pattern that stuck within her. We just need to unravel and acknowledge our pain by then, our healing journey starts.    Let's know more about how Amanda learns the process of healing herself by allowing and acknowledging the pain within.   They also talked about:   01:27  Where Amanda is based 03:16  How her childhood experiences led her to be an Energy healer 05:16  The advice she can give to get through with the same journey 10:28  The idea of surrendering instead of clenching 17:13  How she helps her clients 19:29  How we can reach Amanda 20:33  What freedom meant to her Quotes:   “We're going through life on auto-pilot.”   “If everything is energy and we experience these painful memories like energy can be in a form of memory, emotion, thoughts, and beliefs. There are some ancestral and codings in the DNA.”   “We can literally carry templates from our Ancestors...”   “We look  at the Universe as a kind of mirror in some ways, it's like reflecting back to us on what we believe to be true.”   “All that density and all that trauma and all that just stuff and stories, it's all simply not you and we can begin to acknowledge it and shift it to what we are at the soul level.”   “We have the choice whether we want to surrender in the process.”   “Freedom is all about soul alignment for me and it's all about being able to just live in your authentic truth...”   - Amanda Monnier    Check out Amanda Monnier social media accounts   Email: amandamonniercoaching@gmail.com Instagram: @amandamonnier Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/thefiercefeminine Website: www.amandamonnier.com Podcast: Upleveled As F*ck Do you want to be a speaker/guest on my podcast? Book a call here: https://calendly.com/annadavidson/interview ------------------------------------------------------------------------ GET THIS FREE EBOOK: Manifesting with Visualisation: http://bit.ly/3q46nDr 5 Steps To Make More Money From Home by Selling Professionally On Amazon: https://bit.ly/3A6uCq1   Check these out:  Amazon Profits Accelerator (Free 3-Day Webinar): https://bit.ly/34e9cJh Amazon 101 Academy: https://bit.ly/3gvJO6l Amazon 101 Academy-Self Study: https://bit.ly/3n53DUS Make Sh*t Happen Membership: https://bit.ly/37MtCdg   Join Tribe My Facebook Group Your Freedom Project https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourFreedomProject2020/    Visit My Website Here: https://theannadavidson.com/   You can also reach Anna on her socials: Instagram - @theannadavidson Facebook - Anna Davidson YouTube - @theannadavidson

In K-12 education, there's a strong push for STEM education. It's for good reason, math and science are important. But where should social-emotional learning rank? Psychiatrist Helen Riess, MD, believes we're in a society that's ill-equipped to talk about emotion and feelings. Riess thinks we need more than just information in this world to succeed. She believes we need to be taught how to have difficult conversations. We need to engage with people who are not like us. For Riess, teaching with empathy in the classroom is crucial. So important, she dedicated a chapter in her book just for teachers. Riess, a psychiatrist and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, authored “The Empathy Effect: Seven Neuroscience-Based Keys for Transforming the Way We Live, Love, Work, and Connect Across Differences" Her book, which is supported by research, answers whether or not empathy is an innate quality. Can it be taught? Or is it just something we're born with? She also offers tips on how we can develop into a more empathetic person. “Empathy is not one thing, says Riess. “It's actually a capacity to perceive and understand and know to some degree what experiences another person is experiencing.” When Riess talks about empathy, she's speaking about capacity for perception. Empathy in the classroom For a student to be motivated, they need to see that the teacher recognizes them as unique individuals, says Riess. There's nothing more powerful than making meaningful eye contact with students. To show I see you and that you're not just looking at a blur of faces, says Riess. Riess suggests that educators should register each student's eye color in their mind. Don't say the eye color out loud, but take time to really look at a person's eyes' unique color. She says it will build a connection with the individual. She also suggests teachers should silently “name the affect” when working with students. Affect is a scientific term for emotion. There's a well-known phrase, “if you can name it, you can tame it,” says Riess. “If you can name that somebody looks confused. You're probably going to be a little more conscious of trying to clear up confusion than if you just look at someone's face and don't try to name what emotion you're seeing.” Riess also suggests that everyone should learn the ABC of empathy Acknowledge – when you're in a difficult situation Breathe – take a deep breath. Gives a pause from the trigger to the response. Curiosity – as soon as we move to judgment there really is no open door left to show empathy. But if we say ‘I'd like to understand why you did that.' Once the person is listened to and heard, you might get to a deeper level. To learn more from Riess, listen to Episode 208 of the Class Dismissed Podcast on your favorite podcast app or iTunes. All Rights Reserved. Class Dismissed Podcast 2017-2020.

Stepping into The Activation Process as a framework for engagement, adaptable to any situation, person and moment. Take your time, listen, pause, reflect and share!

I'm Trainer Dane and I empower women of the GenX Generation to live with purpose, passion, grow strong and age with awesomeness! Daily habits Smile. You tend to smile when you're happy Exercise. Exercise isn't just for your body Get plenty of sleep Eat with mood in mind Be grateful Give a compliment Breathe deeply Acknowledge the unhappy moments Women of the Genx Generation join me, Trainer Dane, for Women on Weights, WOW! Women on Weights Strength training is finally getting the attention it deserves as a beneficial, safe and effective exercise for women. After years of misinformation, women are learning that strength training not only enhances muscle tone but also boosts metabolism, augments fat oxidation and reduces injury risk. What you'll get: 1:1 Coaching Monthly Fitness Guidelines Dietary Guidance Personal Development Daily motivational text Individual On-line fitness portal Men join me, Trainer Dane, it's as easy as ABC. AmaZing Body Companion ABC with Trainer Dane is where you find your accountability partner! Trainer Dane is someone who keeps you honest so you don't slack off on your goals. He will hold you accountable to report back on whether you did what you said you'd do. Together you'll work on fitness, nutrition and mindset. It's as simple as ABC! What you'll get: 1:1 Coaching Monthly Fitness Guidelines Dietary Guidance Personal Development Personal on-line portal Connect with Trainer Dane | Confidence Coach |Life Coach | Personal Trainer | Motivational Speaker --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/dane-boyle/support

Guilt and shame tend to be a big problem for HSPs. For the purposes of this episode, we are going to discuss this in relation to the trait of high sensitivity. Guilt Culprits: We often try to please people. We don't want to experience their disappointment. We try to do the right thing. We might feel guilty for setting boundaries, taking alone time, or needing to do things differently. Shame culprits: Most of us have been told our whole lives that something is wrong with us for being “too sensitive” so we often walk around with shame about who we are. Guilt and shame are exhausting and drain our energy. If we take alone time to restore but we feel guilty when we do it then we don't restore. It even zaps us of our energy! If we feel shame about who we are we have a hard time putting ourselves out into the world and deeply connecting to who we really are and finding our life purpose. Ways to intentionally let go of guilt and shame 1. Acknowledge, normalize and validate your experiences 2. Learn about your positive gifts within this trait of high sensitivity. 3. Practice self-compassion for the hard feelings as it helps us feel more resilient too 4. Set boundaries. Redirect to internal focus. Remind yourself why you had to set that boundary or say no and remember your inner child's needs. 5. Know that when we give up our needs we don't thrive and that's not good for anyone. Your needs are not less important than other people's needs. 6. Shift your mindset. It's not possible to “please” anyone. That's not our job, that's their job. 7. Surround yourself with people who support you and limit or let go of those that don't. Know that this community supports you! ❤️ 8. Be intentional and give time to consciously shift 9. Seek out support from an HSP Psychotherapist who can be a great source of support to guide us through the deep parts. Check out the HSP Practitioners Directory! 10. Keep practicing! The more you practice the easier it is to release the guilt and shame. Explore Julie's courses to help HSPs be at their highest level of wellness at HSPcourses.com Explore all our episodes and links to our websites and resources at HSPpodcast.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/julie-bjelland/message

I'm embarrassed, frustrated, exposed, sad, disappointed, upset at my behavior on a recent Professional Coaching call w/a cohort of about 15-20 other professionals. I share the story in this episode.   Where do you seek approval?    From whom do you seek approval?   From where do you seek validation?   From where do you get your value?    How valuable do you think you are?   Who impacts your mood?    What impacts your mood?    What is your identity?    Who are you?   It's ok to recognize how far you have to go, but don't forget how far you've already come. Acknowledge & accept both.    Thank you for rating, reviewing, subscribing & sharing!   If you're ready to level up your emotional fitness program, check out the EQ Mafia at eqgangster.com.    Grief Relief Ministries https://www.griefreliefministries.com/   Shut Up And GRIND with Robert B. Foster (Listen to Ep. 164): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shut-up-and-grind-with-robert-b-foster/id1481113049

Today I share a powerful strategy for processing emotions that'll unlock your passion and motion. Processing or paralyzing? Progressing or paralyzing? Have you ever apologized for being emotional? Why do we do that? Have you ever been told that you're emotional? We, as women, have been labeled as emotional beings…like it's a bad thing. Whether it's sadness, madness, or happiness, they can all cause tears. So why not allow your T.E.A.R.S. to serve you and unlock your passion? I discovered this technique many years ago, while experiencing intense lower back pain. It worked miraculously, and allowed me to heal.  This strategy has helped me, and my clients, to not only process emotions, but to make huge forward progress in healing and living our lives well. You can too. T- Talk with it. E- Experience it. A- Acknowledge + Appreciate it. R- Release it. S- Show up + SIP…on your life. TODAY'S SACRED S.O.L. STEP: Whatever emotion you're feeling today — especially if it's intense — allow yourself to walk through the process of T.E.A.R.S. Talk with it. Experience it. Acknowledge and Appreciate it. Release it. Show up and Sip on your life, my dear. Thank you for being here, and allowing me to Sip On Life with you. If you've been feeling like you're stuck, overwhelmed, or perhaps you still feel like you're drowning in your life, please don't hesitate to reach out. YOU ARE NOT ALONE... Request a FREE copy of my best-selling book, Date Yourself Well — The Best-Selling 12 Engagements Of Becoming The Great Lover Of Your Life (all you'll pay for is shipping.) www.dateyourselfwell.com If you've received value from the podcast, please let me know. I'd LOVE to hear from you — please email me at: drshannon@doctorshannon.com AND PLEASE TELL YOUR BESTIES AND INVITE THEM TO SIP ON LIFE WITH US. FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM @doctorshannon! See you there... And learn about an incredible opportunity for a select sacred group of 25 women who are ready and willing to RISE UP AND BE THE WOMAN. If you've been feeling like you're stuck, overwhelmed, or perhaps you still feel like you're drowning, please don't hesitate to reach out. I'd be more than happy to schedule a Discovery Call with you to see if Healing Life Coaching is a good fit for you. Email me at drshannon@doctorshannon.com Come over to the WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE S.O.L. MOVEMENT Closed FB Group and Join the MOVEMENT: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WSOLMovement/ By the way, if you haven't already listened/downloaded my new song (EPISODE 291), you can also listen to it here: letsnottalkaboutex.com, and cast your vote for your favorite version. Visit WomenSippingOnLife.com for more free resources, including my CHECKLIST FOR CHANGE, Engagement Checklist + Evaluation Rating, Six Sacred S.O.L. DATE Secrets…and a FREE copy of my best-selling book, Date Yourself Well. You can also check out my Dr. Shannon Facebook Page for more daily S.O.L. TRAINING. I look forward to seeing you again tomorrow. Please invite your best girlfriends to come and join our S.O.L. PARTY. xo Dr. Shannon. Inspiring minds that want to grow and hearts that want to know, so you can love you, your life, and your life's work well. ONE SIP AT A TIME. A special thanks to the following souls for helping me launch our WOMEN SIPPING ON LIFE podcast… Intro/Outro done by UNI V. SOL  Outro music by Jay Man: Mind Over Matter (www.ourmusicbox.com)  Podcast cover design and web site done by: Pablo Aguilar (www.webdesigncreator.com) Podcast cover photo by Kate Montague of KM Captured (www.kmcaptured.com)

State of Risk and Trust | Steve Fleischmann, Preempt Risk, joins host Gregg Garrett for a discussion on managing risk in complex ecosystems in support of profitable growth. Of course, Steve shares his Top Three who include an academic mentor who recruited him to study why civil wars occur, especially in the light of global terrorism, a direct report who is an expert diplomat who understands scale and the power of controlling the narrative, and the former CFO of a major U.S.-based energy company who understands the linkages of risk and trust. And you have to hear what he has to say about truly being brave. About Steve Fleischmann Dr. Steven Fleischmann - Strategic Advisor: International Security; Risk and Development Dr. Fleischmann has over twenty years of experience as a global expert in risk across a broad range of areas including: global energy markets, national and international intelligence and security strategy and diplomacy, and strategic technologies.    Dr. Fleischmann has been a principal in several global ventures in the technology and financial sectors, led a business intelligence team at a global Fortune 500 energy company, and advised investors and companies on issues related to direct investment, sovereign risk, infrastructure development and investment, and risk mitigation.   Show Highlights During this episode: Innovation at the fringe is built on trust [1:13] Innovation is now a “team sport” [3:20] Welcoming our guest, Steve Fleischmann [7:51] Protecting against risk [10:30] Working at the core of the world's infrastructure – energy [13:35] Defining risk management [16:08] Managing currency risk [19:16] The “Top Three” Phillip Rief: identifying how authority works [20:45] Destruction of trust: Is the next civil war upon us? [26:48] Allen Lock: if something is framed correctly, it can change history [31:12] Scale building in the digital age [35:13] Al Right: the linkage of risk and trust [42:40] In a time of transition or change, you must grab on to trust [47:56] You have to hear this… The barriers to entry are lowering for core services [51:31] Working in the investment industries – building capacity that will stay [57:48] Acknowledge that none of us are brave [1:04:51] Stay in touch with Steve [1:06:07]

What separates a good customer experience from a great one that instantly attracts repeat business? That's the question we're diving into in this episode of The Modern Selling Podcast. My guest, Shep Hyken, is nothing short of the Godfather of Customer Experience – having authored eight books on the subject and working with hundreds of thousands of clients to elevate their service to turn repeat customers into lifelong brand fans. Listen in to the in-depth conversation, to hear the actionable advice and strategies Shep shares that can keep your customers wanting to come back for more. Shep Hyken, is a Hall of Fame speaker, New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author, and the CAO (Chief Amazement Officer) of Shepard Presentations. As a customer service and experience expert and keynote speaker, Shep works with companies that want to build loyal relationships with their customers and employees. His focus is on delivering amazing customer service, customer engagement, managing the customer experience and creating customer loyalty. In his newest book, I'll Be Back: How to Get Customers to Come Back Again and Again Shep outlines the must-have tools, tactics, and strategies companies need to recession-proof their business by providing unmatched customer experiences. Make sure to download this episode to get the inside scoop on what you should be doing to build a raving tribe of extremely loyal customers. The New Era of Customer Service In sales we've experienced a shift in how we reach and engage with prospects in this new modern buyer's market. But, I wanted to get clear on what Shep saw as the transition that's happening (or needs to happen) in order to nurture customers along their buying journey. He shares, “Things haven't changed the customers that we service, they still want to be taken care of. And, when they're finished with whatever the interaction is, they want to be happy.” At Vengreso, we teach the art of modern selling and how these sales principles can cut across all departments within your organization. Because when you are “selling with service” many of the ideas and techniques that work in prospecting and sales can (and should) be translated to the customer service teams. For example, if your prospects have a stellar experience with the sales team and then commit to buy from you. But, then experience lackluster customer service and decide to never buy from you again, then your teams are in essence working against each other. That's why Shep says, “Sales leaders need to recognize that no matter what business they're in, customers are always benchmarking their experiences based on the best service or experience they've had from other businesses in the marketplace.” So, if they're accustomed to fast, overnight delivery (thanks to Amazon) or superior flight experiences (à la Southwest), then these become the new standards by which your business is judged on in terms of customer service. Tune into the entire conversation to hear what Shep says differentiates a mediocre customer experience from one that will instantly turn customers into brand champions. And, why videos are a great strategy to connect with your customers on an intimate level. What's the Most Important Customer Service Metric? For sales leaders, key metrics and data reign supreme! Which is why, here at Vengreso, our prospecting process is rooted in knowing our sales numbers and looking at what is really driving more booked calls and more sales conversions. But, I wanted to get Shep's take on what data is the most important for customer service to track and analyze. His answer wasn't what most people think, “So many customer service people focus on Net Promoter Scores by asking the question: On a scale from 1 to 10, are you likely to recommend us? However, the key metric to track is rather customer behavior – did they actually recommend you?” Studying customer behavior is such a critical component, not just for customer service but also for sales. I always champion that it's important to know who your best customers are, what they are buying from you, and why they choose you over your competitors. That way you can infuse those key differentiators into your prospecting scripts on the front end and on the back end, when they're customers, you can keep giving them more of what they love about you. Shep agrees,“When you look at it, typically 80% of business comes from 20% of your customers. So, study their behavior and get clear on what you need to do to move as many customers into that top 20% because that's where you'll get repeat customers that become loyal customers.” Make sure to listen in to the full conversation – especially around the 17 minute mark – to hear the perfect way to handle a customer complaint. What Really Shapes The Customer Service Experience? How you treat your customers is often what can propel a company to become an industry leader. However, so many organizations fail to do what it takes to deliver an exceptional customer experience. I wanted to see what Shep thought separates those who struggle to keep customers from those who can instantly attract them and keep them coming back for more. “Amazement in terms of customer experience is within reach for every company – big and small. It's not about being over the top, it's about providing consistent and predictable experiences that customers can depend on.” It's what Shep calls knowing how to master the “moments of magic” that wins customers over again and again. But, how you handle the “moments of misery” will also define your ability to retain those top 20% of customers. Tackling those “moments of misery” is what Shep has studied for years and why he recommends using this easy 5-step approach: Apologize – saying “I'm sorry” goes a long way in the customer's mind. Acknowledge – recognize that an error or miscommunication has occurred. Fix it – work to find a resolution for the customer and keep them informed. Own it – take ownership of what has happened and seek to fix – not to blame. Act with urgency – customers want swift action, so give it to them every time.  This is such a great example of a framework that may require actions from various departments. Which is why I say the customer journey must be owned by not just sales, or the customer service team – but by all levels of the organization. Download the episode to hear the “train wreck” customer service story I share and what Shep recommends should have been done. This episode of The Modern Selling Podcast was brought to you by OrgChartHub, a sales tool that integrates into HubSpot, giving your sales team the ability to be more strategic, map out buyers, reporting structures, and identify the role of each buying influencer within an account.

In this week's episode, we discuss the advice that we would give to our younger selves. Listen as we talk about young adulthood, attending college, experiencing the quarter-life crisis, and developing independence. Dive in as we discuss obtaining mentorship from outside of the home, and the realization that we needed to have patience and that things happen for us when we are ready. The moral of the story: wake up and pay attention. Key takeaways from this episode: 1. Stop people-pleasing and say exactly what you want and need. 2. Put yourself first in a way that doesn't harm others. 3. Engage in perspective-taking and consider the context. Things that may have happened back then really do not matter as much as you think that they do. 4. Redefine your life for how it suits you. Make decisions that make sense to you. 5. Acknowledge risk aversion and practice risk-taking because that is a part of life. For questions and shareouts and further discussion, please contact us at therapistsarepeopletoo@gmail.com. Until next time, remember to live, laugh, love, and keep it real. -Frantzces, Sabeen and Tonika :) Click here to leave us a rating on iTunes.  Follow us on Instagram.

President Biden is on his second international trip. He started this weekend at the G20 in Rome and is now in Glasgow for the COP26. The trip has already proven productive with President Biden advancing the global corporate minimum tax and striking a new US-EU Steel and Aluminum trade deal. He smoothed over relations with France. And made it clear the US wants to lead on climate. But what more should be done? What more can be done given US domestic politics? David Rothkopf discusses the near and long-term implications of these meetings with Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute, Rosa Brooks of the Georgetown University Law Center, and Ben Pauker of Politico. You won't want to miss it.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deepstateradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

President Biden is on his second international trip. He started this weekend at the G20 in Rome and is now in Glasgow for the COP26. The trip has already proven productive with President Biden advancing the global corporate minimum tax and striking a new US-EU Steel and Aluminum trade deal. He smoothed over relations with France. And made it clear the US wants to lead on climate. But what more should be done? What more can be done given US domestic politics? David Rothkopf discusses the near and long-term implications of these meetings with Kori Schake of the American Enterprise Institute, Rosa Brooks of the Georgetown University Law Center, and Ben Pauker of Politico. You won't want to miss it.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/deepstateradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Series: Sermon on the MountDo Not JudgeMatthew 7:1-6 “Do not judge”The phrase “do not judge” is not to be used for self-justification.  “Do not judge” does not mean accept all practices/beliefs. judgmentalism (vs) right judgment·      Judgment is evaluating a person's action.·      Judgmentalism is evaluating a person's worth/character/motives. Being judgmental doesn't make your evaluation wrong,       it just makes you wrong.   the danger of judgmentalism ·      You assume the role of God.  (1-2) ·      You take the focus off of yourself.  (3-4) ·      You look foolish.   (3-4) ·      You lose the ability to be helpful.  (5)     ·      You damage your soul.  (6)  help for a judgmental spirit  Acknowledge that you are not God.  Focus on your own sin.  Realize that God has shown mercy to you.   Be gracious to others. 

Meet Julie Reisler Julie Reisler is a master Life Designer coach with over ten years of coaching experience and a master's degree in health & wellness coaching. Julie is the host and founder of the You-est You Podcast, with over 230+ episodes, and is the founder of the School of Sacredology, a big-hearted community for individuals looking to live from their heart and soul and go from fear to faith. Julie has been featured in Forbes magazine, MindBodyGreen, The Chopra Center, and Thrive Global. She is also a prominent teacher and guide on the popular app Insight Timer and is on the faculty at Georgetown University in their coaching program. To learn more about Julie and how she might support you on your You-est You journey, go to juliereisler.com. First off, there are no words to express my deep gratitude for you, dear You-est You listener and friend. I appreciate you listening and being a part of this powerful community committed to helping each of us step into our best selves. I'm committed to bringing the best of the best experts, luminaries, authors, healers, coaches, and speakers to shed light on how to fully be your truest self, your You-est You. May this episode with yours truly, help guide you out of the land of comparison and judgment and into the land of self-love, self-appreciation, and possibility. As always, thank you for sharing your feedback and insights with me. If moved to do so, please rate and leave a review wherever you listen to your podcasts. Your doing this helps to make this podcast more accessible and searchable to our global family.  The 4 Step Process of How to Stop Comparing Yourself First, my friend, you must become aware that you are comparing yourself to others. To compare is to despair! Without awareness, you will not be able to make any kind of change. Acknowledge to yourself (and/or a trusted friend, coach, or confidant) that you are stuck in comparison.  Realizing that this is just a thought and a state, not who you truly are, make a note that you are 'having a comparison thought' or a 'judging thought'. This helps you stay in the observer role and trains your mind to see this as an outside aspect of you. It's a reminder that you are NOT your thoughts. Get curious, and ask yourself what it is about this person or situation that might be hinting at your greater desire. For example, if you see a photo of a super fit person, perhaps you want to feel more energy and vitality. Go to the root of the emotion and ask yourself how you want to feel or what you really desire. Often we see someone else doing something we'd like to be doing or experiencing, and rather than seeing it as inspiring or empowering, we go to comparison and lack of self-worth. It's time to change this paradigm and flip the script through curiosity, powerful questions, and going deeper to see what you want to feel. What baby steps can you take towards how you want to feel or what you want to experience? For example, if you want to be more fit, rather than judging yourself come up with a very simple and easy-to-follow plan where you'll perhaps start moving every day for 25 minutes. Additionally, don't forget to acknowledge your inner value, divinity, gifts, and worthiness. This is crucial and necessary in learning how to truly love and accept yourself, exactly as you are.  Reframe Comparison to Inspiration One of the best ways to reframe comparing yourself is to look and see how this person might be inspiring you. Please also remember that whatever you see in someone else lies within you. I love the phrase, "If you spot it, you've got it." I learned this early on in a 12 step program that deals with healing codependency, and I believe it's right on the mark. Let's use this in the most positive way. Whatever it is that has you feeling less than and comparing yourself to others gives you the gift of seeing that this too is possible for you. I know that feels much better to me when I realize that it's possible to impact millions, bless millions and make millions, as many of my beloved guests are doing. See how you can get inspired by those around you. The Power of Namaste  Namaste in Sanskrit means 'greetings to you' and is typically used to salute the divine. In this way, as each of us is unique divine expressions, another interpretation is to salute the divinity in you. If you've heard this in a yoga class or mindfulness experience, you might recall the teacher bowing his/her/their head to you while saying Namaste at the end of class. It is about honoring your own light and divinity and seeing that in everyone else. This act of acknowledging your own unique divine spark, and that of others, is one of the most powerful ways of getting out of the comparison lane, stop passing judgment and become more accepting of yourself.  Final Thoughts Learning how to stop comparing yourself and get out of the passing judgment energy is more simple than you'd believe once you become conscious of it. The first and most challenging step is becoming conscious and reframing the thought pattern. Not comparing yourself after that becomes easier, especially once you follow my four simple steps above.    Sacred Connection As always, this community is a sacred, safe place built on love and acceptance. It was created to help you evolve and expand into your highest self. Please share your wisdom, comments, thoughts. I love hearing from you and learning how you are being your truest, you-est you. Please join us in our Facebook group The You-est You® Community for Soul Seekers Join host Julie Reisler, author and multi-time TEDx speaker, each week to learn how you can tap into your best self and become your You-est You® to achieve inner peace, happiness, and success at a deeper level! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, industry thought leaders, and extraordinary human beings that will help to transform your life. Julie also shares a-ha moments that have shaped her life and career and discusses key concepts from her book Get a PhD in YOU. Here's to your being your you-est you! Enjoying the show? For iTunes listeners, get automatic downloads and share the love by subscribing, rating & reviewing here! *Share what you are struggling with or looking to transform with Julie at podcast@juliereisler.com. 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Shout with joy to the Lord, all the earth! Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy. Acknowledge that the Lord is God! He made us, and we are his. We are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation. Psalms 100:1‭-‬5 NLT --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pastor-lucy-paynter/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/pastor-lucy-paynter/support

Hey Glo Mamas! This week God told me to remind yal that he's bigger than your situation!!  So for the rest of this week it's God > "Whatever your struggle is" Here are some practical ways to to combat anxiety 1. Find a scripture to speak over your life 2. Acknowledge the evidence 3. Combat it with biblical evidence  4. Plan ahead 5. Continue to speak life over yourself  Join our email list for a big announcement this week and to view our YouTube channel: https://www.linktr.ee/e_mase

With a podcast called “DREAM THINK DO,” it's not a surprise that we talk a lot about the keys to ACCOMPLISHING our goals and dreams.  But recently, I realized that we don't talk a lot about what happens when we actually ACHIEVE some of those goals and dreams.  And let's be real #realtalk.  We need to celebrate those blessings and be grateful when a goal is achieved and a dream is realized.  AND at the same time... we need to recognize that there can be some challenges that come when we actually receive some of the blessings!  We can experience some discomfort… heck... even some problems… when some of our dreams are realized.  The very things we'd wanted... the very things we'd prayed for...  can… at times... cause some "stuff." You know what I'm talking about.  Those blessings can also sometimes bring some new challenges to navigate. It's something we're calling the B.S. of your blessings.  It's critical… and we need to talk about how to acknowledge the BS and then what to do with it!  Oh… and we need to have some fun as we do all of this too!  Let's get to it! RESOURCES & PODCASTS REFERENCED: The NEXT SEASON: https://mitchmatthews.com/331 From FREE to FEE: Becoming a PAID Speaker: https://mitchmatthews.com/332 A Hiro's Journey: What I've learned from our Akita puppy so far: https://mitchmatthews.com/322/ MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Okay… if full transparency… when I say "BS" I may not be talking about the "BS" that might come to mind. LOL!  But… I did that to have some fun... and to make this concept even easier to remember.   The BS I'm talking about is something I've started calling: "Blessing Shift." What is BLESSING SHIFT? Blessing Shift is what happens when we experience some discomfort… some change… some pain… after we've achieved a goal or a dream.  We all have to acknowledge that sometimes… some “tough stuff” can come with the “good stuff.”  Right?   The big thing is we need to ACKNOWLEDGE it and then decide what to DO with that BS. I give some examples in the episode… of some recent BS that I've experienced (with one story involving Hiro) as well as BS some friends and other Dream Think Doers have been experiencing lately.  Then… we'll dive into the steps to deal with the BS. STEPS to DEAL with the BS: STEP 1:  Acknowledge the BS STEP 2: ACCEPT the BS ADAPT to the BS  or... ALTER the BS QUESTIONS for each STEP: STEP 1: Acknowledge the BS What are some of the blessings in my life currently (big and small)?  - Feel the gratitude What are some of the possible "blessing shifts" that I might be experiencing right now? Where do I need to acknowledge some of the blessing shifts? Now… pick one to walk through STEP 2 with STEP 2: ACCEPT, ADAPT and/or ALTER the BS Where do I need to ACCEPT the Blessing Shift? (Maybe even celebrate them?) Where do I need to ADAPT TO the Blessing Shift? How could I make some small but significant changes to help adapt? Where could I get some additional training to help me adapt? Who could I be learning from to help me to adapt? Where might I need to give myself a little grace AS I/we adapt? And where do I need to ALTER them? Where do I need to set some new boundaries? What's something (small or big) I need to STOP doing because of this BS? What's something (small or big) I need to START doing because of this BS? Do I need to just sell the Mercedes?   (As in… do I need to dump, ditch or delegate the BS?) NOW… I want to hear from YOU! Comment and let me know where you're seeing a "Blessing Shift" right now in your life.  Big or small… what's an example of some BS for you right now? Then… let's keep this convo going.  If you're up for it... let me know how you are either ACCEPTING it... ADAPTING to it... or ALTERING it.  I can't wait to hear from YOU on whether this resonated WITH you… helped you or offended your delicate sensibilities. (LOL!)  Let's have a BS CHALLENGE! As we're ramping up for the big THANK YOU DAY of Thanksgiving here in the US… I thought it might be a good time to explore the potential BS in our lives.  I mean… what if we got people talking about what they're grateful for AND we got them talking about how they're either ACCEPTING, ADAPTING to or ALTERING any BS they've been experiencing this year.  Heck… it could be gooooood.  Right? So… invite a friend or some family to this episode and have a little discussion about the BLESSINGS from this year as well as some of the BS that may have hit too!  Then talk about some of the ways you want to Acknowledge... Accept... Adapt and/or Alter those amazing freeeegin' blessings in your life!   Tag me... and/or share the link for the episode and include a hashtag #blessshift and let's see where this goes!  You in?  I hope so!  #letsdealwithourBS :)

With a podcast called “DREAM THINK DO,” it's not a surprise that we talk a lot about the keys to ACCOMPLISHING our goals and dreams.  But recently, I realized that we don't talk a lot about what happens when we actually ACHIEVE some of those goals and dreams.  And let's be real #realtalk.  We need to celebrate those blessings and be grateful when a goal is achieved and a dream is realized.  AND at the same time... we need to recognize that there can be some challenges that come when we actually receive some of the blessings!  We can experience some discomfort… heck... even some problems… when some of our dreams are realized.  The very things we'd wanted... the very things we'd prayed for...  can… at times... cause some "stuff." You know what I'm talking about.  Those blessings can also sometimes bring some new challenges to navigate. It's something we're calling the B.S. of your blessings.  It's critical… and we need to talk about how to acknowledge the BS and then what to do with it!  Oh… and we need to have some fun as we do all of this too!  Let's get to it! RESOURCES & PODCASTS REFERENCED: The NEXT SEASON: https://mitchmatthews.com/331 From FREE to FEE: Becoming a PAID Speaker: https://mitchmatthews.com/332 A Hiro's Journey: What I've learned from our Akita puppy so far: https://mitchmatthews.com/322/ MORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE: Okay… if full transparency… when I say "BS" I may not be talking about the "BS" that might come to mind. LOL!  But… I did that to have some fun... and to make this concept even easier to remember.   The BS I'm talking about is something I've started calling: "Blessing Shift." What is BLESSING SHIFT? Blessing Shift is what happens when we experience some discomfort… some change… some pain… after we've achieved a goal or a dream.  We all have to acknowledge that sometimes… some “tough stuff” can come with the “good stuff.”  Right?   The big thing is we need to ACKNOWLEDGE it and then decide what to DO with that BS. I give some examples in the episode… of some recent BS that I've experienced (with one story involving Hiro) as well as BS some friends and other Dream Think Doers have been experiencing lately.  Then… we'll dive into the steps to deal with the BS. STEPS to DEAL with the BS: STEP 1:  Acknowledge the BS STEP 2: ACCEPT the BS ADAPT to the BS  or... ALTER the BS QUESTIONS for each STEP: STEP 1: Acknowledge the BS What are some of the blessings in my life currently (big and small)?  - Feel the gratitude What are some of the possible "blessing shifts" that I might be experiencing right now? Where do I need to acknowledge some of the blessing shifts? Now… pick one to walk through STEP 2 with STEP 2: ACCEPT, ADAPT and/or ALTER the BS Where do I need to ACCEPT the Blessing Shift? (Maybe even celebrate them?) Where do I need to ADAPT TO the Blessing Shift? How could I make some small but significant changes to help adapt? Where could I get some additional training to help me adapt? Who could I be learning from to help me to adapt? Where might I need to give myself a little grace AS I/we adapt? And where do I need to ALTER them? Where do I need to set some new boundaries? What's something (small or big) I need to STOP doing because of this BS? What's something (small or big) I need to START doing because of this BS? Do I need to just sell the Mercedes?   (As in… do I need to dump, ditch or delegate the BS?) NOW… I want to hear from YOU! Comment and let me know where you're seeing a "Blessing Shift" right now in your life.  Big or small… what's an example of some BS for you right now? Then… let's keep this convo going.  If you're up for it... let me know how you are either ACCEPTING it... ADAPTING to it... or ALTERING it.  I can't wait to hear from YOU on whether this resonated WITH you… helped you or offended your delicate sensibilities. (LOL!)  Let's have a BS CHALLENGE! As we're ramping up for the big THANK YOU DAY of Thanksgiving here in the US… I thought it might be a good time to explore the potential BS in our lives.  I mean… what if we got people talking about what they're grateful for AND we got them talking about how they're either ACCEPTING, ADAPTING to or ALTERING any BS they've been experiencing this year.  Heck… it could be gooooood.  Right? So… invite a friend or some family to this episode and have a little discussion about the BLESSINGS from this year as well as some of the BS that may have hit too!  Then talk about some of the ways you want to Acknowledge... Accept... Adapt and/or Alter those amazing freeeegin' blessings in your life!   Tag me... and/or share the link for the episode and include a hashtag #blessshift and let's see where this goes!  You in?  I hope so!  #letsdealwithourBS :)

Jessica Hottle is a faith-based fitness coach, podcast host, speaker, and author. She hates rules, restrictions, and religious duties, and lives her life by putting God first. Jessica loves to live authentically, with integrity, and in freedom through Christ. In this episode, Jessica and Kari discuss the five steps to help manage emotions when they arise. We have all been guilty at one time or another of suppressing our emotions.  Instead of choosing to suppress our emotions, it's best to deal with them in the moment. Jessica shares the following steps to do just that: . Acknowledge the feeling that you are experiencing Identify the emotion Accept the emotion What is the emotion trying to tell me Have a conversation with God in the moment Connect with Jessica→

Hello to you listening in Toyohashi, Japan!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is 60 Seconds for Motivate Your Monday.Walking the Camino de Santiago I learned to change my perspective for the better once I acknowledged my priorities. Some days my priority was to intentionally harmonize my head, heart and feet so I could walk stronger, more at ease, less focused on what hurt. Other days I realized that as long as I was relatively warm and dry with some food and water in my pack I had what I needed to walk another 10 miles, resilient, forward looking.Here's my take-away: once I know what my priorities are and acknowledge them, I'm prepared to shift my perspective for the better to meet the challenges ahead. It's a simple lesson although not always easy to shift your perspective for the better. It takes practice. What's encouraging about practice is that you can't fail. You just keep on practicing and get better.Question: As you set out into the week ahead, what are your priorities? How does your answer shift your perspective? 60 Seconds is your daily dose of hope, imagination, wisdom, stories, practical tips, and general riffing on this and that. This is the place to thrive together. Come for the stories - stay for the magic. Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, follow, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, including Android, and join us next time! You're invited to stop by the website and subscribe to stay current with Diane, her journeys, her guests, as well as creativity, imagination, walking, stories, camaraderie, and so much more: Quarter Moon Story ArtsStories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 - Present: for credit & attribution Quarter Moon Story Arts 

Cuzzo makes an announcement and wants to be acknowledged but Docious wants the check. Alec Baldwin is in some hot water. Should he be arrested and charged? Biden makes statements at his town hall that have some scratching and shaking their heads. Docious reads in length for the first time and Cuzzo is entertained. Is there somewhere to file claims for “medical procedure” mishaps? Thank you to everyone that voted for us!    Extra Media:   European Journal Of Epidemiology Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8481107/   China Hypersonic Misslie: https://amp.ft.com/content/ba0a3cde-719b-4040-93cb-a486e1f843fb   4.3 Million: https://www.cbs17.com/news/national-news/record-4-3-million-americans-quit-their-jobs-in-august/amp/      

Show Notes: [0:00:46] Intro | Timely Topics A brief recap of our series on culture. Minimal, memorable, and meaningful values. [0:02:05] Planting, Protecting, and Propagating Your Culture The power of alliteration. You can plant the seeds of your culture. ...but you can't force it. Culture is something you can determine and discover. Your purpose and values have to align with themselves and your culture at large. You have to check on this regularly, preferably annually. Pruning & What to Fight for Has your organization changed enough to warrant culling or adding a core value? Your mission statement can change as well. [0:10:30] How do You Reinforce Your Culture? With action! Culture without action is just aspirational consideration. Memorialize your values and display them for all to see. Every member of your leadership should be reminding, and living out by example, what's important in your company. [0:16:30] Reminder: You Already Have a Company Culture Culture is always growing, even if you choose to ignore it. Don't ignore it. [0:17:30] Other Ways You Can Develop Your Culture Celebrate and congratulate culture growth publicly. Ask questions based on your values during the interview and hiring processes. Just be mindful that you aren't using this as a way to discriminate. Your company values should impact the questions you ask. Reward those who demonstrate and protect your culture. If someone challenges your leadership or decision based on a core value...GOOD! Acknowledge and reward people for calling out when something doesn't live up to the organization's core values. Be careful of absolutes. Not everyone will be a fit for your organization. But if you have your values well defined, everyone will know what is and is not a good fit. [0:26:58] Final Thoughts on Planting, Protecting, and Propagating Your Culture "This is incredibly important work, and your work is never done." If can feel like you're not doing the most important thing when working on and being intentional about culture. ...but it's arguably one of the most important aspects of your business.

Honestly, it's basically everything. TODAY ON THE SHOW: Another edition of the Bradfisch Family Vacation! HUMPDAY DUMPDAY! Payton knows she's a good girlfriend because _______! TRUE CRIME TRIVIA! Kyle's TV watching! Grant's cat and so.much.more!!

Hello everyone! I'm so glad you've joined us today for episode 127, “Don't Let Fear Drive Us Apart.” Center Stage in Paris A missionary friend serving in Paris wrote the following in a recent newsletter I received. It's about the proof of vaccination that's now being required there. “...uncertainty continues to be the order of the day. The Passe Sanitaire, literally, “Sanitary Pass” continues to fuel strong debate and disagreement as the demonstrations across the country grow each Saturday. The scientific and medical communities are divided too, and more and more people in 'high places' are speaking out against the pass. I haven't been to a single dinner, picnic, or tea with friends where it hasn't taken center stage.  The angst is real!  Pray for us…” And then in a recent Skype call with a missionary in Germany, they told me “the vaccination issue is all you hear in the media in Germany, almost nothing else. There's a strong appeal from the government to solidarity. That we're all in this together as good citizens and there's something wrong with you if you don't want to get the vaccine. The same thing is happening in Austria.” Both of these missionaries see fear driving us apart What the US government is doing Here in the US all across the country, the government has been offering lots of incentives. Here are a few I found from this past summer: Ohio Anyone ages 12 to 25 was eligible to win five $100,000 scholarships and 50 $10,000 scholarships. Hawaii 21 different prizes including: Airline miles and free tickets from 5 different airlines, including 50 free airline tickets from Southwest Airlines. Hotel and resort gift packages. Pizza for a Year courtesy of Papa John's $1,000 gift card courtesy of NAPA Auto Parts Massachusetts Fully vaccinated residents,18 or older, had a chance to win one of the five $1 million prizes, while those between the ages of 12 and 17 were eligible to win one of five $300,000 scholarship grants. New Mexico Five weekly drawings will award four $250,000 cash prizes each week. A grand prize of $5 million was awarded at the conclusion of the sweepstakes, in early August, to one winner drawn from the statewide pool of vaccinated New Mexicans. Memphis, Tennessee There was a sweepstake for a free car to any resident who was vaccinated. Alabama The Talladega Superspeedway is offered people aged 16 and older who choose to be tested and/or vaccinated the thrill of driving their car or truck on the 2.66-mile track. Drivers and their riders will take two laps behind a pace car at highway speed, including the 33-degree-high banks. Deleware Prison officials offered inmates five days of good time credits, a free video visit, a snack bag or a special meal, and an opportunity to be scheduled first for in-person visitations when they resume. Wisconsin $100 gift card, lots of states are doing this A free creme puff at the Wisconsin State Fair in August Indiana A box of Girl Scout cookies. Really? That's an incentive? Another idea to change people's behavior Another suggestion to encourage people to get vaccinated appeared in a letter to the editor of the Wall Street Journal. It's called the H.E.A.R. technique H. Hear. Ask open-ended questions E. Express gratitude. Thank you for sharing. A. Ask about the pros and cons of getting the vaccine R. Respond. Summarize what you've heard Pretty lame. I don't think it's going to prevent fear driving us apart. Questions we're not asking How do we improve our immune system? How did people handle the Spanish flu of 1918?  What did they do to get out of it? So what does this divisive issue mean for us? How are we to view this issue in light of our relationships. How can we get the vaccine issue off center stage as my French missionary friend describes, and throw it in the dumpster out in the alley behind the theater? I have a few ideas. It starts with the observation that we are all a little afraid. The vaccinated The vaccinated are afraid the unvaccinated are going to infect us all, and then we in turn will infect others, including our loved ones. They may even end up putting us in the hospital. Or in the grave. They are afraid the unvaccinated will surely prolong this pandemic, and it will then take that much longer for life to return to normal. The vaccinated are afraid our country is turning into a nation of ignorant self-centered people who only care about themselves and not the common good. The unvacinated The unvaccinated, however, are afraid liberties are being taken away, where the government is taking more and more control of the daily lives of its citizens. They're afraid the government doesn't know what it's doing because the “science” they point to changes on a weekly basis. Remember “Two Weeks to Flatten the Curve?” They ask. Some of the unvaccinated are afraid because this issue reminds them too much of the medical science that endorsed lobotomies as approved medical treatment in the middle of the last century. They're afraid something's amiss when highly esteemed medical professionals are silenced when they raise concerns about side effects of the vaccine, like strokes, blood clots, and enlarged hearts. They're afraid because they fear the shaming some of them are experiencing for their stance will only get worse. I would say this to both groups: Acknowledge that we're all a bit fearful now. Let's help each other in our fear. Let's be afraid together, not emotionally apart from one another. Here's the main point I hope you remember from today's episode Don't let fear drive us apart because of our differing views of the vaccine. Extend grace to others on the opposite side of the issue as we are. The other side isn't stupid. Most of us are doing the best we can with the information we have. Fear Covid, but not each other. I'd love to hear any thoughts you have about today's episode. Just send them to me in an email to john [at] caringforothers [dot] org. Or you can share your thoughts in the “Leave a Reply” box at the bottom of the show notes. A related episode you may want to listen to 074: Relationships During Elections Closing In closing, if you found this podcast helpful, please subscribe wherever you get your podcasts if you haven't already done so. I hope your thinking was stimulated by today's show, so that you don't let fear drive us apart. All so that you will find the joy God intends for you through your relationships. Because after all, You Were Made for This. Well, that's all for today. I look forward to connecting with you again next week. Goodbye for now. You Were Made for This is sponsored by Caring for Others, a missionary care ministry. 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We all have to be mature enough to look at the mirror and tell ourselves that we aren't good at everything. There's always going to be more areas to improve on. Show Notes: [06:02] 1) Acknowledge you have weaknesses. [09:39] 2) Analyze and strategize. [14:09] 3) Play to your strengths and render your weaknesses obsolete. [19:29] Recap Episodes Mentioned: 609: The 5 Forms Of Investment, And How To Use Each http://dreallday.com/609- 1963: Using The SWOT Analysis http://dreallday.com/1963- 1499: Who Is A Positive Investment In Your Life? http://dreallday.com/1499- 1482: Invest In Your Investments http://dreallday.com/1482- 916: Warren Buffet's 4 Investment Principles http://dreallday.com/916- --- Next Steps: 1) Get The Free Books: The Third Day: http://ThirdDayBook.com The Mirror Of Motivation: http://MirrorOfMotivation.com The Overseas Basketball Blueprint: http://BallOverseas.com Basketball: How To Play As Well As You Practice: http://HoopHandbook.com/Free 2) Come to Dre's next LIVE event, Work On Your Game LIVE: http://WorkOnYourGame.LIVE 3) Get the #DailyMotivation text: Text Dre at 1.305.384.6894 (or go to http://DreAllDay.com/Text) 4) Get coached in The Third Day Mastermind: http://WorkOnYourGameUniversity.com/Call 5) Get the FULL Work On Your Game Podcast archive at: http://WorkOnYourGamePodcast.com Be sure to Subscribe to have each new episode sent directly to you daily! If you're enjoying Work On Your Game, please Review the show and let us know! Dre on social media: Instagram [http://instagram.com/DreBaldwin] Twitter [http://Twitter.com/DreAllDay] YouTube [http://youtube.com/dreupt]

WNBA Chicago Sky win WNBA title College Football Ed Orgeron to depart LSU at season's end Nick Rolovich out at Washington State Top 10 rundown Last weeks picks Preview of week 8 picks College Basketball AP Men's and Women's preseason Top 25 polls released South Carolina extends Dawn Staley's contract The NBA is BACK BAAAABYYYY!!! The favorites to win the title Ben Simmons suspended by the 76ers for one game Show intro music by DJ Cam One: Twitter/Instagram #dj_cam_one #mysteryismusic DJ Cam One's label: Mysteryismusic.com Mysterysoundrecordings.bandcamp.com DJ Cam One on Spotify Your host Uncle Dub: Twitter/Instagram Untappd (Beer Check-in app): ItsUncle_Dub Email: sportswagonpodcast@gmail.com Please consider supporting the podcast: Buy Me a Coffee Send a voicemail, subscribe, rate and tell a friend about the show! Thank you for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/itsuncledub/message

  If you're experiencing burnout and/or impostor syndrome, there are some practical things you can do to get your energy back so you can lead powerfully.   Burnout is a pattern that's happening globally right now. People are stressed, tired, anxious, and it feels like the marathon has no end. In this episode, co-hosts Richard Lindner and Jeff Mask validate this burnout you're experiencing, explain how it causes impostor syndrome to rear its ugly head, and share some exercises you can do to refresh and re-engage.   Three Levels of Burnout   Leaders have to deal with burnout. Period. First, there's internal burnout. You're feeling it as a leader. Richard says impostor syndrome always builds when he's burned out. “I'm not capable, I don't have the skills to handle this.” He's been feeling some of that embarrassment, shame, and fear lately, and he thinks this is a great time to talk about it.   Then there's burnout in the people you're in charge of leading. How do you know when to push them to do their best and when/how to give them a break?   Then what about when your leader/manager is experiencing burnout? If the person at the top doesn't deal with it effectively, they push it down on everyone else. It's cascading.   At least one of those levels is relevant to every leader on the planet right now, especially in these times.   Two Things You Have to Do   We're in a season of funkiness and ambiguity right now. The more we label it as weird/difficult, the more we'll flounder. We have to accept it, learn to be cool with it. It's not going back to “normal.” We have a choice of how we'll respond to it. This isn't about putting a happy face on it; it's about changing your mindset.   Acknowledge it Change your mindset   What opportunities are available now that wouldn't have been available before? New, unique, and trying times are where character is truly developed, where our best selves can show up.    Dig deeper into changing your mindset. Get a piece of paper, draw a line down the middle, and make two columns. On the left side, write down everything that's frustrating you right now. There's power getting it out of your head. Write down the crap, get it out, no filters. Let it sit, look at it, meditate on it, accept it. Then prioritize it. Weight it. Which things are affecting/frustrating you the most right now?   On the right side of the paper, flip it. Ask yourself these questions:    Is there any good in this situation?  Am I learning anything?  Growing?  Getting stronger?  Increasing in humility?  What can I be grateful for in that crap list?   Then look at those two columns, and ask yourself, “How am I going to choose to respond?” We totally have a choice how we respond to any situation, regardless of how difficult it is.   Richard says this exercise works, that Jeff has walked him through it before. Getting it out of our head and onto paper is so powerful. “Embrace the suck,” he says. Acknowledge it. Feel your feelings. How you react to that emotion is where the positive/negative comes in. We get to choose. But it takes reps.   Go Back to Your Why   Some other things you can do: ask, “have I already solved this problem in the past?” Ask: “Is this a season?” Sometimes we need to just stick it out. Acknowledge that the pain alleviation is coming, but it has to run its course. Maybe there's nothing you can do but wait it out for three more weeks.   Maybe there's no end in sight. Then what do we do? Say, “I don't know when this will end, but I'm going to keep going.” We're always talking to ourselves, so we might as well say positive things, or we'll keep feeding ourselves negative self-talk and stories. Stop those tapes, erase them, and replace them with something more powerful and positive.   This is where step #3 comes in. Step #1: acknowledge it. Step #2: Change your mindset. Step #3: Remember your why. Go back to your individual purpose. Why do you exist on this planet? Then think about the purpose of your company. Dig deep and determine it. If you believe in a higher power, spend time there. If you believe in being in nature, get out in it and get your mind clear. What are your gifts? What energizes you? What activities drain you? When we lose our why, we lose our way.   Start With a Brain Dump If You Need To   Richard gets super honest at this point and says, “When I hear this and I'm in burnout, I think, just stop for the love of all that is holy. I have a to-do list 10 miles long and you want me to figure out my why?”   For the record, he believes everything Jeff is saying. He knows it's true. But he still can't start there. His brain doesn't work that way. When he's in burnout, the last thing he wants to do is pontificate, get introspective. “You don't understand,” he's thinking. “I'm stupid busy.”    This is how he buys himself the focus to go through Jeff's process, because he knows it's impactful. It starts with a to-do list, a task list. His brain is a computer, and there are too many tabs open. He has to get out of that, before he can deal with the why.   Richards likes to start with a brain dump on a whiteboard. He writes out every single thing he's doing, needs to do, everything that's in his brain, no categorization. He's even been known to use two whiteboards.   Jeff talked about a brain dump for emotions, and Richard's is everything he has to do. When you see the overwhelm in physical form, you think, “Oh, of course I'm overwhelmed by all I have to do and think about,” and you can breathe in a sense of relief.    The next step is to categorize. Not into home/work, because work/life integration is important, but a grid with four quadrants: Do, Defer, Delegate, Delete. Then you plot everything on the whiteboard into these four areas.    Now you're left with a couple of boxes to focus on. You cut it down to 15-20% of your To Do List that you should actually be doing. Look at that “Do” box and get a quick win for momentum to spark your confidence. Richard believes in two big forces in life—momentum and resistance. See: Steven Pressfield's books, The War of Art and Do the Work.   Do What Works For YOU   Jeff loves that he and Richard shared two different approaches that work for them individually. There's no one right way to lead—or to deal with burnout. You can do it the way that's most authentically yours. That's the beauty of marrying emotion and logic. That's why Jeff and Richard are doing this podcast together. They want to connect with all kinds of leaders around the world with different personalities and ways of looking at problems.    As leaders, it's so important to admit our weaknesses and ask for help when we need it. From a coach, family member, peer, counselor, therapist. It's critical that we as leaders have our hearts and minds right. We can't lead others if we can't lead ourselves.   If you continue to feel the burnout, stop the cycle. Acknowledge it. Validate it. Work on your mindset. Ask for help. Go deeper on your purpose. Change the cycle. The burnout happens when we stay on the hamster wheel with no end in sight.   If you don't learn how to stop and breathe and take a break, it will never get better. Take some space. Know what energizes you, fills you up. Do some of them. Keep your battery charged. Once you've gotten yourself to a place of stability, once you've gotten your own oxygen mask on, you can keep serving and helping your people.   Richard and Jeff want to hear from YOU. What other practices have you discovered that help with burnout? What other questions do you have about burnout? Did they share anything you thought was off the mark? Email them here with your thoughts/questions: feedback@readytolead.com  RESOURCES: The War of Art (Steven Pressfield) Do the Work (Steven Pressfield) OTHER SHOWS YOU MIGHT ENJOY: Business Lunch with Roland Frasier and Ryan Deiss Perpetual Traffic with Ralph Burns and Kasim Aslam DigitalMarketer Podcast

JJ and Jamie discuss this past weekend's AEW Rampage and Dynamite shows including the instant-classic:  Bryan Danielson/Menoru Suzuki, Inner Circle building their feud with America's Top Team, Malakai Black/Dante Martin, Lucha Brothers loosing the AAA tag titles to...Las Super Ranas?  Plus we Acknowledge the head-to-head success of Ruby Soho and the Bunny over WWE and SOOOOO much more.

Paul provides guidance to help you maneuver those mental hurdles that may bring you down in these strange and challenging times. Show Notes  Acknowledge the tough times, but don't accept them as final. “Fuhgeddaboudit.” Experience and learn from your failure, then move on. Operate with an “abundance” mindset. There's opportunity all around, but you have to go out there and find it. It's critical in tough and uncertain times that you truly believe there is more out there for you. Visit www.ToughTimer.com to get started on the 30-Day Tough-Timer Challenge! Pre-order your copy of Selling Through Tough Times from Amazon or Barnes & Noble! Click here to purchase the latest edition of Value-Added Selling! Thanks to our production team at The Creative Impostor Studios! Click here to book a complimentary consultation with Strategist and Producer, Andrea Klunder, to find out how to launch, produce, and grow your company's podcast. *** Thank you for tuning in. Our show is updated weekly with the questions you ask. So, please go to the home page to ask the question that you want answered. Be sure to follow our show in your favorite podcast app and share this episode with a colleague or friend. And most importantly...make it a big day.

Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco is the Co-Founder of Blooprinted, best-selling Author of ROCKET FUEL Convert Setbacks, Become Unstoppable and the powerhouse behind the "What Are You Made Of?" podcast. He has been featured by Yahoo! Finance as one of the Top Business Leaders to Follow in 2020 and is on a mission to build people. He is driven to inspire others and he measures his success on how he is able to help others achieve greatness. C-Roc had a fire lit in him at an early age. That fire has ignited him with a fierce desire to compel people to see the greatness inside themselves using past life events to fuel their fire. Show Notes: Mike talks to himself because he always wants someone around him that thinks the same. What are you made of man? Let's go. Be prepared. When you believe in something, some people don't have the same wish as you and will try to talk you out of it. Stick to your guns. Mike realized that he was capable. "I'll show you." Convert your failures to success. Make them rocket fuel. Thoughts, words, and actions all go through Mike's mission statement. All people are unstoppable to living the lives of their dreams. Acknowledge it. Accept it. Then act. Mike wants to teach people how to disseminate their knowledge better. You have to be sick and tired of being sick and tired. Do something. We don't know our potential. Set goals that make you excited. Mike has three Cs: Clarity. Get clear on what you want in life, and don't put limits on it. Write it out. Commitment. Decide and commit that you're going after that. Consistency. All your words and actions have to go towards it. Be careful about the stories you tell yourself. If you say it will be hard, it will be hard. Mike Ciorrocco's Recharge Round What habit do you think has lead to success in your life? Mike's biggest habit is waking up and practicing gratitude. He says thank you then takes action to move him toward his mission. What's the simple positive action that you take each day to move forward to achieve your goals? He understands that low tolerance = high production. Don't overcomplicate things. What's your biggest life lesson and what have you learned from it? There's a small portion of things you know. There's a small portion of things you know you don't know. And there's a large portion of things you don't know that you don't know. Keep a learning mindset because knowledge is power. Connect with Mike: Deborah's websites blooprinted.com/vip LinkedIn Facebook YouTube Instagram Gary's new book is available! You can purchase it at CultivatePositiveCulture.com  

SHOW NOTES Good Note: After getting inspiration from her favourite Marvel villain character. She wondered how can she attract more people to her business and stand out. Be your own character and create your authentic content. Have intentions and goals even if mistakes are made in the process.   Bad Note: Dealing with imposter syndrome. Struggling with the decision of “ How do I approach this. ” Allison's method is explained through the three C's. Clarity, Content & Consistency. Practice Makes Progress: Implement and get consistent. Regroup whenever you feel stuck and reignite that passion of why you are doing it. Acknowledge when you are not feeling creative and give yourself a grace period. Practice a “ brain dump ” to know what you need to get done each week and put them in categories. Getting Fans: The three V's for an online strategy. Variety, Video & Value. Instruments of success: Creating your own planner that is linked to your devices. Having boundaries for your work life and know when you have time off. THE STORY Allison is an Instagram Coach and Podcaster. She helps mompreneurs build their Instagram presence through coaching, creative copy and content. Allison also hosts her Podcast, Social Media for Mompreneurs. Each week, the show helps busy moms build their brand online in just minutes a day—even when those minutes are hard to come by. Allison believes social media should be fun and easy, not daunting! With her sassy and fun personality, mixed with her creativity and love for sweatpants and coffee, she's able to deliver the simple and creative tools to help mompreneurs boost their business with confidence and ease.   Allison has been featured on The Stefanie Gass Show, F.I.R.E.D. UP Podcast, She Makes An Impact Podcast, The Confident Podcast and more. She's also been featured on OSSAcollective.com as a featured Podcaster and in Podcast Magazine featured in the Second Annual Top 50 Moms In Podcasting.

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Faith Acknowledges What God Says

Welcome back for a new episode of This Sacred Life.™ A soulful, sensual, and sacred podcast for women celebrating 12 years! This month I'm speaking with my good friend, Lori A. Andrus. Lori is a soulful traveler and the founder of the Crystal Shaman School. With great joy and deep commitment, she artfully blends her background as an occupational therapist with nearly two decades of deep study in the areas of spirituality, earth-based healing, ceremony, and crystal wisdom. She is also the host of Crystal Shaman Life Podcast where she shares practical ways to bring crystal wisdom and sacred practice into your everyday life with 80 free episodes. We started the conversation by discussing the oracle card I pulled to inform our conversation. Goddess Oracle Card - Sacred Rebels by Alana Fairchild What is already with you  You hold in your hand that which you seek. What you are seeking, perhaps by exploring far and wide, is actually right under your nose. Of course, there is unlimited creative potential and always something more that can be – yet in this instance, it is important for you to know that you already have what you need and what you want. Acknowledge that everything necessary for success is with you now. All you need to do is accept this and act with what you have available to you. Topics Covered Lori's sovereign summer on her new land in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan Leaning into seasonal changes  The crystals we are working with right now The Sanctuary Circle   Want to learn how to connect with your favorite crystals?  Visit www.loriaandrus.com for a  FREE 7-day CRYSTAL IMMERSION JOURNEY.

How to Find Life's Purpose and Keep Your Spark Alive During the Pandemic with Jonathan Fields How has the pandemic changed you? Being thrust into a situation where everything is uncertain would make anyone feel frustrated, stressed, and uneasy. Some may have overcome the challenges and begun thriving despite — or because of — the new normal we live in. But it's not everyone. Some people have lost their jobs or loved ones. Still, the world continues to turn; there's nowhere for us to go but forward. So how can you figure out how to find life's purpose  amid this global crisis? Jonathan Fields has one answer to doing exactly that. In today's episode, he describes one method for coping with the ongoing pandemic. He'll also discuss and share insights from his latest book, Sparked. If you want to know how to find life's purpose and keep your spark alive, then this episode is for you! Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Get insights on how to find life's purpose and reignite your passion for your work even during the pandemic. Understand why it's crucial to allow yourself to be vulnerable and let others into your experience. Discover how to expand your potential, both in work and life, even with the current situation. Resources Connect with Jonathan: Website Good Life Project Podcast Take the Sparketype now! Pre-order Sparked: Discover Your Unique Imprint for Work that Makes You Come Alive by Jonathan Fields and get big bonuses! FREE workbook! Apply the lessons you learn from this episode as you listen! Enter your email below, and I'll send it right away! Episode Highlights Jonathan the Good Life Guy Jonathan also hosts The Good Life Podcast, which inspired Rosie to start Radically Loved. You can always learn something – whether big or small – from the people that you meet. Jonathan's Yoga History Before venturing into writing and podcasts, Jonathan wanted to open a yoga center in New York. Then, the 9/11 incident occurred, spurring him on to continue the center. Jonathan believed people needed a place for healing and community. Jonathan taught yoga for seven years before moving into his current work. Human Relationships and Going Analog The pandemic pushed most of our social interactions into the digital space. Jonathan recently prefers going analog when it comes to relationships since we have lost that physical aspect of socializing. Physical objects, like letters, transmit a level of intentionality and love that can emotionally connect us. Writing “Sparked” During the Pandemic Jonathan already had the idea of the book in his head even before the pandemic started. The book is about seeing and understanding yourself clearly, as well as having hope and possibility. As the pandemic progressed, the intention of the book began to change. Jonathan wishes that his book helps other people meaningfully reflect on themselves during this pandemic. The Writing Process The core of the book is about "sparketypes" — a tool for you to understand what work makes you feel excited and alive. Jonathan identifies himself as a “maker” — a person that focuses on manifesting ideas. During the pandemic, he had the chance to delve deep into this “creation mode” and just do his own thing. Doing things that satisfy your innate impulses can help you feel more grounded despite the anxiety and unease this global crisis brings. Jonathan hopes to delve deeper into how to access this feeling of equanimity. How to Find Life's Purpose with the Sparketypes? As a maker, Jonathan wanted to do more than just replicate other bodies of work. He would not have continued working on the sparketypes if this were the case. This project started with many people asking him how to find life's purpose and feel more alive. Jonathan posits that there are a set of mappable impulses for work. These impulses have a set of common tendencies or archetypes, which he calls sparketypes. He wanted to validate this idea, so he built an assessment tool that over half a million people have completed. Many individuals have found this tool valuable in answering how to find life's purpose. How Jonathan Continues to Practice Yoga Even if he is no longer teaching yoga per se, he still considers his work on exploring the human condition and finding ways to reduce suffering as a part of his practice. To All Who Have Lost Their Light An experience like the pandemic can change you forever, and there is no going back to the person you were before. Allow yourself to feel a painful moment thoroughly rather than forcing yourself to get out of this space. It's okay to be sad. Many people have felt a sense of isolation; know that you are not alone.  Give yourself permission to feel vulnerable and allow others to share the experience with you. Your feelings and experiences are valid. Acknowledge the truth in them and how they have affected you.  How to Find Life's Purpose in the Pandemic Inequity is more palpable now than ever since plenty of people have lost their jobs because of COVID-19. Not everyone is adequately equipped with resources to live a comfortable life in this pandemic.  Look into what is accessible and available to you and find ways to work with it. Reflect on what you truly value and think of how you can achieve it.  Life is fleeting, so do things not only for security but also for their meaning. Keeping the Spark Burning Search for activities, tools, and processes that you regularly use, then investigate how they can make your work more meaningful. There will always be ways that enable you to express your sparketype in the work you do. Once you do, you will feel much more fulfilled. We can't ignore and address hard truths. However, we need to create a healthy boundary in what we let in. How Jonathan Feels Radically Loved Jonathan feels radically loved in every possible way – by his family, friends, and everyone around him. 5 Powerful Quotes from This Episode [12:20] “When you actually can allocate more of your energy to doing the work that aligns with this innate impulse, it gives you this sense of grounding.” [23:11] “Give yourself permission to be vulnerable and open to inviting other people into your life who you trust and who, you know, were there to support you.” [23:31] “The starting point, is to own the truth of this experience, to own the truth of how you're feeling, to know that it's actually okay to feel those things, and to allow people into the experience with you to help.” [27:57] “Life is tender, and sometimes short and fleeting.” [39:20] "We are addicted to the noise of everything falling apart...You can acknowledge those but at the same time, create both healthy boundaries in what you let in and what you don't let in.” About Jonathan Jonathan Fields is an award-winning author, Webby-nominated producer, and business innovator. He has dedicated his life to creating things that can inspire people and teach them how to find life's purpose. He continues to impart his experiences that spark the 3P's: purpose, possibility, and potential. Jonathan is known as the Good Life Guy, as he hosts one of the most well-known podcasts called Good Life Project. In addition to writing bestsellers like How to Live a Good Life and Uncertainty: Turning Fear and Doubt into Fuel for Brilliance, Jonathan also founded several notable companies. Spark Endeavors, which hosts Sparketypes—a powerful tool for generating global data set and insight-based solutions—is his most recent.  If you wish to know more about Jonathan or if you want to connect with him, you can visit his website.    This Episode brought to you by Tonal Visit:  https://www.tonal.com/   Try tonal for 30 days risk free!  Get $100 OFF all smart accessories with promo code: ROSIE     Uprising Foods $10 OFF the starter bundle!  www.uprisingfood.com/loved   Enjoy the Podcast? If you felt radically loved from listening to this podcast, subscribe and share it with the people you love! Love to give us 5 stars? If you do, we'd love a review from you. Help us reach more people and make them feel loved. Do you want to help people know how to find life's purpose and keep their spark alive? A simple way is to share what you've learned today on social media. Don't forget to follow and message us on these platforms! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosieacosta/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/rosieacosta Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/radicallylovedrosie TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsrosieacosta To feeling radically loved, Rosie