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This week, Dr. Kourosh Dini returns to the podcast to discuss how we can ensure that the goals we set are achieved.    Here's how you can learn more about Dr Dini's work. Newsletter: https://wavesoffocus.com/Your-First-Step-to-Breaking-Free-from-Force-Based%20Work/ Waves of Focus https://wavesoffocus.com/ on SMART goals https://www.kouroshdini.com/lay-off-the-goals-a-bit-would-you/

For ADHDers who feel overwhelmed by the challenges of maintaining focus and managing anxiety around a flood of to-dos and expectations, finding effective strategies can make all the difference.In this episode, Patrick Casale and Dr. Megan Anna Neff, two AuDHD mental health professionals, along with Dr. Kourosh Dini, a clinical psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, musician, and creator of Waves of Focus, discuss how creative minds, including ADHDers, can harmonize play and productivity without succumbing to stress or societal pressures.Top 3 reasons to listen to the entire episode:Discover practical strategies to navigate anxiety and enhance focus: Find out how Dr. Dini's "Waves of Focus" framework can provide actionable techniques to improve your concentration and manage anxiety, tailored specifically for neurodivergent individuals.Deep dive into the fascinating links between creativity, agency, and play: Understand how playful exploration can be a powerful tool in forming your identity and maintaining mental health.Learn about innovative methods to foster a genuine sense of agency: Gain insights into 3 simple practices that can transform your relationship with your tasks and decisions, bolstering your executive function and autonomy.As you reflect on this episode, think about how you can integrate more play into your daily routines and find your internal rhythm. Consider ways to nurture your sense of agency and make mindful choices that align with your true self.More about Dr. Kourosh Dini:As a clinical psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and musician, Kourosh has both experienced and seen the great difficulties creatives as well as those with ADHD or anxiety can have. He created the Waves of Focus, a framework that has fundamentally changed how many of his students and clients engage their work and play.Academics include Northwestern University as a part of the Integrated Science Program with a focus in the neurosciences. His medical degree and residency in adult psychiatry were obtained through the University of Illinois at Chicago.He pursued further studies in child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of Chicago. Kourosh also practices psychoanalysis having graduated from the Institute for Psychoanalysis, and maintains a private practice in Chicago involving therapy, meditation, and medication management.Author of Creating Flow with OmniFocus, Taking Smart Notes with DEVONthink, and Workflow Mastery.Sign up for the Weekly Wind Down newsletter for a free PDF, "Your First Step to Breaking Free from Force-Based Work” at https://wavesoffocus.com/Your-First-Step-to-Breaking-Free-from-Force-Based%20Work.Get a 2 Weeks/$20 trial subscription to the Waves of Focus membership: https://wavesoffocus.circle.so/checkout/waves-of-focus-dollar20-trial-and-subscriptionWebsites: kouroshdini.com and kouroshdinimd.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kouroshdinimd————————————————————————————————

Listen on Apple, Spotify or any of your favorite Podcast players. In this inspiring episode, we're honored to sit down with one of Hong Kong's most dedicated volunteers, Sanday Chongo KABANGE. Over the past eight years, Sanday has immersed himself in a variety of causes, from environmental advocacy and homelessness to disability support and animal... The post Your First Step to Make a Difference: Starting Your Volunteering Journey | Sanday Chongo KABANGE appeared first on .

This week, I have a special episode for you.  A second interview with Dr Kourosh Dini.  In this episode, we talk about rationalisation and how to change our approach to many of the false beliefs that come from it. We also discussed pens and paper and a little more about managing ADHD.   Here's how you can learn more about Dr Dini's work. Newsletter: https://wavesoffocus.com/Your-First-Step-to-Breaking-Free-from-Force-Based%20Work/ Waves of Focus https://wavesoffocus.com/ on SMART goals https://www.kouroshdini.com/lay-off-the-goals-a-bit-would-you/

------------------ SHOW NOTES ------------------ Episode Number: 366 Episode Title: Week 1: The Gratitude Experiment - Unlocking Happiness, Your First Step into a Life of Gratitude Introduction In this episode, host Pascale Gibon warmly welcomes you to the first week of the seven-week Gratitude Experiment, focusing on “Unlocking Happiness.” This week, Pascale encourages listeners to gently open their hearts to gratitude, exploring how everyday thankfulness moments can unlock joy and a deeper sense of well-being. Through mindful practices and reflections, Pascale provides guidance on the initial steps to develop a lifelong habit of gratitude. Join her as she explains why gratitude can uplift the spirit, support mental and physical health, and help us build a positive outlook on life. Podcast Highlights [00:57] Introduction to the Gratitude Experiment and the purpose of the series  [01:38] Grounding breath exercise to open the heart to gratitude  [03:18] Exploring the benefits of gratitude on happiness and well-being  [03:33] How gratitude helps cope with life's challenges and boosts positivity  [04:24] Neuroscience research on gratitude and its impact on the brain [04:56] Daily gratitude practice: noticing three things to be grateful for  [06:49] Reflection prompt for recording gratitude and uplifting energy  [07:14] Conclusion: Embracing a heart-centred life of appreciation  Resources Yes! To Love by Pascale Gibon: https://www.pascalegibon.com/yestolovebook Benefits of Gratitude by Positive: https://positivepsychology.com/gratitude-appreciation/   Connect with Pascale Gibon  Website: Website: www.pascalegibon.com Email: pascale@pascalegibon.com   Week 1: The Gratitude Experiment - Unlocking Happiness, Your First Step into a Life of Gratitude In this episode, Pascale explores the transformative potential of gratitude for increasing happiness and well-being. With a warm and nurturing tone, she guides listeners through the first week of the Gratitude Experiment, focusing on recognizing and savouring the simple joys each day brings. Pascale also discusses the science behind gratitude, including its positive effects on the brain and emotional resilience. Table of Contents  Introduction to the Gratitude Experiment  Benefits of Gratitude on Happiness and Well-Being  Daily Gratitude Practice for Simple Joys  Reflection Prompts and the Energy of Appreciation  Conclusion: Embracing a Heart-Centred Life  1. Introduction to the Gratitude Experiment Pascale introduces the seven-week Gratitude Experiment and explains its purpose: to help listeners unlock a deeper sense of happiness through a long-term gratitude practice. She warmly invites listeners to be open to the journey, starting with a grounding exercise to set a positive intention. 2. Benefits of Gratitude on Happiness and Well-Being Exploring gratitude's impact, Pascale shares how this practice uplifts our spirits, enhances mental and physical well-being, and fosters resilience over life's challenges. She describes gratitude as a powerful tool to reconnect us with positivity and to support greater life satisfaction. 3. Daily Gratitude Practice for Simple Joys Each day, listeners are encouraged to identify three small things that bring them joy, such as the warmth of their favourite drink, a peaceful moment, or the beauty of nature. Pascale suggests writing down these moments to savour and amplify the feelings of gratitude. 4. Reflection Prompts and the Energy of Appreciation Pascale provides a daily reflection exercise to encourage mindfulness. She reminds listeners that each moment of gratitude becomes a key to unlocking more happiness and that aligning with gratitude brings more blessings and positivity. 5. Conclusion: Embracing a Heart-Centred Life Wrapping up, Pascale inspires listeners to let gratitude expand in their hearts, noticing how their perspective can shift with even the simplest expressions of thankfulness. This first week lays the foundation for a transformative gratitude journey ahead. 6. Conclusion  As the first step in the Gratitude Experiment, Pascale's insights and gentle guidance create an inspiring space for listeners to reconnect with joy through daily gratitude. The key takeaways highlight how gratitude brings immediate happiness, strengthens resilience, nurtures positivity, and promotes a life filled with warmth and love. Join Pascale next week as she continues this beautiful journey into the heart of gratitude. ………………………... FREE RESOURCES ………………………... Love this? Do you want to live an abundant life? If you answer Yes! Click here to claim your FREE guide:  Yes! To Love Success Habits: 7 Steps To Inner Peace, Joy And Happiness. Watch now the three-part video training: "7 Key Principles To Achieve Your Dreams." In this training, you will learn the principles that govern achieving goals. Click here to get immediate access: Listen to The Everyday Life Balance Show on Apple iTunes: http://bit.ly/id1247430885 Listen to the Everyday Life Balance Show on Google Play: http://bit.ly/ElBSGoogle Listen to The Everyday Life Balance Show on Soundcloud:  https://bit.ly/ELBShowCloud Listen to The Everyday Life Balance Show on Amazon: http://bit.ly/EDLBShow ………………………………….. CONNECT WITH PASCALE ………………………………….. http://www.pascalegibon.com https://facebook.com/pascalegibonfanpage https://www.linkedin.com/in/pascalegibon https://www.instagram.com/pascalegibon https://www.twitter.com/pascalegibon ……………………... ABOUT PASCALE ……………………... Meet Pascale, the Founder of The Everyday Life Balance Show, author and "Freedom Coach," your ultimate guide to achieving your vision and fulfilling your dreams faster than you ever thought possible. With an unwavering dedication to empowering women in life transitions, Pascale possesses an innate ability to catalyze transformative change. Her mission is to guide women on a profound journey of self-discovery, enabling them to unlock their true potential and align their soul's purpose with their everyday lives. Pascale's unique talent lies in helping women embrace their greatness wholeheartedly, paving the way for a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling existence while impacting the world positively. With Pascale as your guiding force, you can expect to surpass your expectations and manifest your aspirations faster than you ever thought possible. Embark on a life-transforming journey with The Freedom Coach and unlock the limitless potential within you. As a visionary and creative, her life's purpose is to guide you to happiness through love and joy in the context of understanding and compassion. Meet Pascale at pascalegibon.com. ……………………………………………………………... ABOUT THE EVERYDAY LIFE BALANCE SHOW ……………………………………………………………... Welcome to the Everyday Life Balance Show, the podcast dedicated to men and women who want to cultivate greater harmony and balance in every aspect of their lives on a mental, physical and spiritual level. Every Monday, you will gain exclusive access to invaluable insights, practical tools and strategies shared by esteemed experts in various fields ranging from wellness and personal development to life fulfilment, happiness and success. And, of course, your trusted host Pascale Gibon, an authority in her own right as a #1 Amazon bestselling author and “Freedom Coach”. Pascale's unwavering mission is to serve and guide you towards happiness, leading you to discover profound joy, inner peace and balance. With every episode, she invites you to embark on a transformative journey, one step at a time, as you weave a tapestry of a life truly well-lived. For more information go to: https://www.pascalegibon.com/ ………………................ SUBSCRIBE + REVIEW! ………………................ Be the first to know when a new episode is released. Leave a review so that more people can access the Everyday Life Balance Show. Subscribe to Pascale's iTunes podcast: http://bit.ly/id1247430885 Subscribe to Pascale's YouTube channel: http://youtube.com/pascalegibon Read Pascale's latest articles and receive inspirational, transformational and motivational content: pascalegibon.com. Many thanks for your support. With love and gratitude. Pascale  ----------------------- FULL TRANSCRIPT ----------------------- Hello, beautiful soul. I'm Pascale Gibon, your host. Welcome to the first week of our Gratitude Experiment. We are gently unlocking the door of happiness this week by opening our hearts to gratitude in the simplest, most beautiful ways. When we pause and take notice, we start to see that happiness is not a destination, but it's present with us, waiting for us to notice it in tiny, precious moments. I'm excited to embark on our seven weeks of gratitude journey with you. I invite you to play full-on and have a fun experience. Before we start, ground yourself and take seven deep breaths in and out. So you breathe in deeply and breathe out slowly seven times. Gently close your eyes, if it's safe for you to do so, and imagine the positive impact focusing on gratitude will have on your life.    The purpose of this experiment is to guide you gently towards a long-term gratitude practice you do daily. Longitudinal studies suggest that regular gratitude practice over time has enduring positive effects.   Let us now review why gratitude increases your happiness: An attitude of gratitude uplifts our spirits and increases our mental and physical well-being. How do you feel when you are thankful to someone else? When we focus on the negative, “what does not work,” the doom and gloom, gratitude brings us back to our aliveness and positivity. Expressing gratitude extends our love as we recognize the goodness in our lives, even through the ups and downs. It also helps us cope with stress and buffers the impact of life's challenges.  Therefore, gratitude helps us activate and optimize positive emotions like joy, happiness, satisfaction, optimism and contentment. Focusing on the positive aspects of life with a regular gratitude practice is linked to greater life satisfaction and fosters a more positive outlook. Indeed, neuroscientific research indicates that a grateful mind has measurable positive effects on brain regions related to social bonding, empathy, and emotional processing. Another benefit worth noting is the link between gratitude and higher levels of self-esteem: recognizing and appreciating our strengths contributes to a positive self-image. So let's do it! Let's increase our gratitude this week by deepening our love, hope and faith. Gratitude is the starting point of happiness.  Let's return to Love.  Love is our salvation, and it is essential to intensify that energy in times of doubt, disappointment, frustration, anger, stress and despair.   Take a deep breath into your heart centre, in the middle of your chest, and your physical heart, and align your thinking with abundance as you say thank you from the depth of your heart. This week, we will practise gratitude by gently opening ourselves to life's wonders, little by little. Every day, take a moment to identify three things you are grateful for. These can be small, ordinary, or even unexpected. It could include things that lift your spirit, and bring a little spark of joy into your day. Like the comforting warmth of your favourite drink, a stroll in the park, the song of a bird, or a moment of stillness when you just breathe. By being grateful for life's simple pleasures, you raise your energy to a state of appreciation and positivity, viewing life with warmth.   Here is your daily reflection: Write these moments down, letting yourself linger with each one and feeling the happiness they bring. Even a few words are enough to capture the feeling. Each reflection becomes a key, unlocking happiness and lighting up your heart. Remember: “When you say yes! to love, you say yes! to life.”   Gratitude is a notable well-being enhancer. The more grateful you are, the more blessings you attract when you align with the energy of appreciation.    To make it fun this week, take photos or draw the simple things in life you are most grateful for. As you progress through this week, notice how gratitude can transform your perspective on each day. Feel how these moments of happiness expand in your heart. This is the beginning of our journey, one gentle, graceful step at a time. Until next time, I'm sending you lots of love and light.

I don't know about you, but when I'm feeling stuck, my default is to jump straight into strategy. What's the tactical plan? What steps should I take? How do I break free from this rut? Is there a book, a podcast, a process, a checklist – anything that can guide me out? Just hand me the instruction manual, and let's get moving! But if you suspect that what's holding you back is more about mindset than your previous blocks have been, then this can be a tough place to be in, especially for those of us who thrive on logic and clear steps forward. Join The Co-op - The Membership for Online Businesses Connect with Abagail Instagram All the Links! How do we get to the root of why we are feeling so stuck? And more importantly, how do we start feeling positive about charting a new course? But I want to take it a step further. I've compiled a list of questions that I truly believe can help us dig deep and uncover what's going on beneath the surface. I don't think the questions by themselves are as helpful as seeing the process in action. So, we're going to tackle this together. I haven't prepped my answers to these questions. Instead, I'll open up about my own struggles, my mindset obstacles, and where I'm aiming to go next. Let's dive deep into these questions together! Episode Highlights: What Do You Really Want? What Is Making You Feel Stuck? What Are You Willing To Do About It? What Are You Not Willing To Do? What's Your First Step? What Are You Willing To Commit To? How Will You Stay Focused? How Do You Need to Feel To Be The Most Effective At Showing Up? How Can You Create More of That Feeling? Is There Anything You Need To Address In Your Body In Order To Make This Happen? Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, rate, and review The Strategy Hour Podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. For show notes, go to thestrategyhour.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JOIN Organized Coach Academy today!  Hi fellow coach, If you feel cluttered and want to get clear in your business, If you are spending lots of energy feeling behind, overwhelmed, and confused and want to feel confident, organized, and in a flow, If you have a big project that you aren't making traction on and want to learn the skills to break it down so you move forward and accomplish it, get clients, and make money, Then this is your episode. Joy and Robin, students in Organized Coach Academy, are sharing their stories. They're giving us a behind-the-scenes look into their business.  They share how the Academy has helped them do the above and go from clutter to clarity. Listen in, and then, if you want the same in your business, join Organized Coach Academy today! I'm ready to help you eliminate all the confusion, take it step by step, and go from clutter to clarity. You'll learn how to set your foundations up, simplify your time and tasks, and think and act like an organized CEO to grow your business confidently. Joy Vincent is a Nationally Board Certified Health and Wellbeing Coach, solo mama of 8, and the voice behind the Healthier Habits Mama podcast. She is a retired physician assistant turned well-being coach and a podcaster. With over 10 years of coaching experience, Joy's all about helping work-at-home moms build healthier habits while raising their families. She dishes out stories of resilience, growth, and triumph as a solo podcaster, giving practical tips for a healthier life. She discusses the foundational pieces to our well-being, including self-care, moving your body, making better meal choices, and sleeping. As a solo mama, she's been through the struggles and knows the importance of self-care. Her coaching is not just professional; it's personal and full of empathy. Robin McIntire is a certified Life and Transitions Coach. Whether managing a major life shift, letting go of unwanted habits, or looking to feel inspired again, she helps her clients find clarity, shift their perspectives, and give them powerful tools to help them trust their choices, regain their confidence, and regain their power. These tools become practices that create and foster self-awareness, higher levels of energy, and less judgment so their mind can feel peace, unwanted habits can be cleared, and new possibilities can be seen. Your Transformation Expert, Connect with our guests: Joy Vincent's Website Instagram Healthier Mama Podcast   Robin McIntire's Website  Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Unlock your 'Want to' Factor; Your First Step to Releasing Unwanted Habits  Resources Mentioned: JOIN Organized Coach Academy today!  Idea Tracker Client Tracker FREE File Naming Formula Cheatsheet Connect with me: Website  Email  Instagram 

Wendy Harrop curates opportunities for women to say YES to themselves through workshops, retreats, and farm stays at her historic B&B on a small flower farm in rural MA and on culinary trips to France. She is also the host of the “say YES to yourself!” podcast. In this episode, Charis Chats with Wendy about her transition from a wedding planner to a bed and breakfast host. They discuss the importance of space in personal growth, Wendy's love for France, her journey to self-permission, and the power of saying 'yes' to yourself. They also delve into Wendy's daily routine, love, relationships, overcoming doubts, and the art of detaching from outcomes.What You'll Learn:Hear Wendy's journey of self-permission and personal growthDiscover strategies for fostering healthy relationships amidst life's challengesExplore the importance of detaching from outcomes and embracing life's uncertaintiesGain practical advice on how to say YES to yourselfResources:- Get my FREE 6-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/- Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/- Wendy Harrop's Website: https://phineaswrighthouse.com - Wendy's Upcoming France Trips: https://www.phineaswrighthouse.com/experiences- Wendy's Podcast "say YES to yourself!": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/say-yes-to-yourself/id1597346416- Wendy's Instagram: https://instagram.com/phineaswrighthouse- Wendy's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/phineaswrighthouse- Get my FREE training: The First Step to Better Balance in Your Life https://www.charisyourlife.com/freetraining- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on LinkedIn:

Charis Chats with Sarah Parise about her wellness journey and her 12-week program for moms. They discuss the power of community in fitness, the role of self-care and meal prep in daily routines. Sarah shares her 7-day reset program and other resources for lifestyle transformation.Sarah Parise is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, Wellness Coach, Yoga Instructor, business owner, but most importantly, a mother. Driven by her passion to help other moms take better care of themselves, she's created a business centered around self-care and prioritizing themselves for just 2% of the day.Resources: - Sarah's Freebie: Discover How Busy Moms Prioritize Their Own Wellness: https://pages.sarahparise.com/guide-1- Sarah's 7 Day Wellness Reset: https://pages.sarahparise.com/wellness-reset- Sarah Parise's website: https://www.greatdaysbysarah.com/- Sarah on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/timeoutformoms- Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatdaysbysarah/- Get my FREE training: The First Step to Better Balance in Your Life: https://www.charisyourlife.com/freetraining- Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/Resources:- Get my FREE 6-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/- Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

In this episode of the podcast, we are going to delve deep into the unique challenges and rewards of being a Parent Entrepreneur. Drawing inspiration from Michael Hyatt's insights, this episode is a clarion call for parents to embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and challenge the status quo. The Dual Role Challenge Navigating the dual roles of parenting and entrepreneurship is no small feat. We debunk common misconceptions and shine a light on the resilience and creativity required to juggle these responsibilities. Drawing Inspiration from Michael Hyatt Michael Hyatt's "Entrepreneurs Will Save The World" serves as a beacon, guiding us through the transformative power of entrepreneurship. We challenge some general assumptions and align Hyatt's message with our mission. Thought Exercises to Ignite Your Entrepreneurial Spirit Conscious Consumerism Reflect on the corporations you support and their alignment with your values. Envisioning Your Entrepreneurial Utopia Visualize a day in your dream life, balancing work and family seamlessly. Your First Step to Entrepreneurial Greatness  Identify actionable steps to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey. In this episode, we not only discuss the importance of financial freedom but emphasize the legacy we're building for the next generation. Join us as we challenge the norm, celebrate the journey, and inspire a new wave of parent entrepreneurs. http://DarkHorseSchooling.com/tribe

What you will learn from this episode: Discover the transformative power of video collaborations for increasing the visibility of your beauty business. Hear about leveraging your connections for future promotional opportunities and sales. Understand how to position yourself as an industry expert with successful video collaborations. Getting more quality clients is the goal of every beauty business, right?  Absolutely, and that starts with brand awareness and exposure. One of the simplest ways to expand your brand's visibility and recognition is through video collaborations. Not to mention, by tapping into another professional's audience, you're also creating an opportunity for cross-promotion and more sales. This strategy increases your potential audience base while ensuring that your content specifically targets those who are likely to be interested. So brilliant! Additionally, repurposing video content from the collaborations can extend the timeline and reach of this increased exposure. April shares in this episode how repurposing content from collaborations can continually bring new awareness and engagement long after the initial broadcast. Furthermore, she emphasized the ripple effect that video collaborations often have, citing the Law of Reciprocity, and the enhanced brand trust as a bonus of these partnerships. Topics Covered: 00:01:09 - Introduction to Video Collaborations, 00:03:03 - Finding the Right Collaborators, 00:07:00 - The Secret Benefits of These Partnerships, 00:09:44 - How to Maximize Your Brand Visibility with these Collaborations, 00:14:00 - The Powerful Law of Reciprocity and how it Helps You, 00:16:42 - Knowing The Right Way to Build Business Relationships, 00:19:00 - Additional Benefits You Haven't Thought About, 00:22:45 - Your First Step to Start Video Collaborations,  Key Takeaways:   “Collaborations are not only good for the soul, but they can also boost your beauty business and attract more clients. When you put video and collaborations together, the results can be powerful.”  - April Meese   "You wanna make sure that the person that you're collaborating with is a good fit for your brand  and it's somebody that you would actually want to talk to and collaborate with. That's really important. And because that's a reflection of you. Who you bring on. Your platform and who you bring on to interview. Is a reflection of your business as well. So you wanna make sure if there is an alignment with that and your values." - April Meese "I love video collaborations because I like to learn from people and I like to hear their perspective. And sometimes they say something that, like the journey is hard, which we all know, right? It's challenging and you gotta keep going. But they say it in a way where I'm like, Ooh, yeah, that's really good. Like it just feeds my soul. So when I'm interviewing people, a lot of times, of course I learn something, but I also like to enjoy the conversation." - April Meese "Don't just collaborate with somebody because you think they have a large following. Because I can't tell you how many times I have collaborated with someone or interviewed someone that has maybe 75,000, a hundred thousand followers, and they have very low engagement. I'm not saying that those followers are bought. They could have been, maybe those followers just aren't engaged anymore. And so, I'd rather have somebody that even has a small audience that has a very engaged audience." - April Meese

In this episode, we dive deeper into the world of smart manufacturing and explore the benefits, drawbacks, and ROI of implementing this technology in manufacturing. From data overload causing technology paralysis to the importance of business process improvements, we cover it all. Watch the full episode on YouTube to learn more about the benefits, drawbacks, and ROI of smart manufacturing in the industry. Don't miss out on valuable insights from industry leaders! #smartmanufacturing #4thindustrialrevolution #watchnow #manufacturingtechnology #businessprocessimprovements #datamanagement #ROIsuccess Download : The State of Digital Transformation in Manufacturing 2023: https://www.l2l.com/the-state-of-manufacturing-2023 Download: 8th Annual State of Smart Manufacturing Report: https://www.rockwellautomation.com/en-us/capabilities/digital-transformation/state-of-smart-manufacturing.html Main Takeaways:  03:06-03:59 “Data Overload Can Cause “Technology Paralysis” 04:48-05:35 “Smart Manufacturing Is Meant to Improve Business Processes” 06:40-07:39 “Implementing Smart Manufacturing? Here's Your First Step!” 07:49-8:48 “Utilizing Smart Technology–What's the ROI?” Connect with Skillwork: Skillwork's website Skillwork's LinkedIn Skillwork's YouTube channel Reach out to Rveal: Rveal's website Rveal's LinkedIn Rveal's YouTube channel

Are you comfortable doing things alone? Have you ever gone to a movie alone or gone to a restaurant alone? What about doing a fun activity alone?I actually really enjoy time to myself, and I have found that it makes a difference if I can carve out some solo time each day. It really recharges me, and I know I show up better in my relationships when I take that time.What You'll Learn:- Why I decided to plan a solo ski day for myself- The benefits of spending time alone- The distinction between being alone and being lonely- Reasons why you may not be comfortable being alone- The importance of allowing yourself to feel uncomfortable emotions and how facing them can lead to positive changeResources: - Episode #008 – Much Too Young to Feel This Old: https://pod.fo/e/132239If you have ever felt really out of shape and unhealthy, not to mention feeling guilty and/or sad about the state of your body, check out this prior episode #008 where I share a moment of reckoning I had a few years ago and what I finally did about it so that I didn't have to give up my dream of skiing again.- Get my FREE 6-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

In this episode, I'm going to share with you what I have done as hacks to support myself in developing new habits.What You'll Learn:- The challenges of changing habits, as the brain naturally resists change.- The importance of planning ahead and setting various types of reminders to help you develop new habits.- Personal examples of my own habit hacks- The value of finding a system that works for you to support habit change and reduce stress.Think of something right now that you know you want to change and be consistent with. What kind of reminder can you set up so that you are prompted to do it? And consider the time of day, too—set yourself up for success and work with yourself, not against yourself here.Resources: - Get my FREE 6-minute training, ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

How do you choose where to spend your energy? Or do you feel as if life dictates that for you and you don't have a choice? The truth is that we have a choice in this more than we may want to admit. What You'll Learn:- The importance of paying attention to what activities give you energy and what activities deplete you- The concept of life being like a video game with energy tokens- Examples of activities that give me energy and activities that deplete my energyImagine you only have a few tokens each day to play your video game of life. Pretend you walk into an arcade and get to choose what game you play that day. If your tokens equal your time and energy, how would that influence your decisions?Resources: - Get my FREE 6-minute training, ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

I don't have a super green thumb when it comes to gardening and plants, yet I have managed to learn the specific water and sun needs for the indoor plants we have so that I've been able to keep them alive. There's one specific plant that has received some extra love and attention from me lately and today I realized that the experience I've had with this plant over the last few months is a great metaphor for some of the experiences we have in life.What You'll Learn:- What happened when I re-potted our Monstera plants that led me to feelings of guilt and shame- 12 life lessons I found from my experience- How we can compare ourselves to growing plantsmonths is a great metaphor for some of the experiences we have in life.Resources:- Get my FREE 6-minute training, ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Numerology is one of the tools in my toolbox that help me feel more ease and flow in my life. 2023 is a 7 Universal Year and a 5 Personal Year for me. If you're new to numerology, you may wonder what the heck that means…In this episode, Felicia Bender and I chat in detail about these numbers in relation to this new year.Felicia Bender - The Practical Numerologist® is devoted to helping audiences uncover their life's purpose - and so much more - with Numerology. She is the author of several books and is the resident numerologist for AstroStyle.com. Felicia is a go-to numerology expert featured in many media outlets, including Refinery 29, Women's Health, and more.What You'll Learn:- What it means that 2023 is a 7 Universal Year- How to know your personal year cycle through your date of birth- My personal year and what it means for me in 2023Resources: - Join Felicia's Numerology for Entrepreneurs course here: https://feliciabender.kartra.com/page/entrepreneurs-2023 (Last day to sign up is Feb. 11, 2023)- Listen to the first Charis Chats with Felicia episode (#017) where Felicia gives an overview of numerology, including life path numbers: https://pod.fo/e/13d942- Get my FREE 6-minute training, ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

In this episode, I discuss the importance of identifying what you don't like and don't want as a way to figure out what you do like and want. Many of us are told what we should want by the people and the culture around us, but as we grow older, we start to question those things and notice what we don't like. However, figuring out what we do want can be difficult and overwhelming.What You'll Learn:- How identifying what you don't like and don't want can help you figure out what you do like and do want- The challenges and obstacles that may arise when trying to identify what you want in your life- The importance of recognizing and naming the feelings you want less of and the feelings you want more of- Strategies for addressing and changing the things in your life that bring about “negative” feelingsResources: - Get my FREE 6-minute training, ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Today I want to share with you a book I recently listened to called “Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear.” The book was written by best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert (who you may know as the author of “Eat Pray Love”). I listened to the Audible book, and Liz narrated it. She has a really warm, lovely voice, and I really enjoyed listening to her.What You'll Learn:- How our culture tends to have us leave the joyful activities of childhood behind when we transition into adulthood- How to approach fear when embarking on something new- How Liz pictures fear (as a Certified Fearless Living Coach and Certified Fearless Trainer, I found her description to be hilarious and very fitting!)- How to approach challenges in a joyful way- The importance of accessing our inner self to achieve balance and purposeOverall, throughout the book, she talks about being creative, curious, and trusting yourself, which are things I've been focused on accessing more myself, as well as helping my clients with. I highly recommend this book!Resources: - “Big Magic” by Elizabeth Gilbert: https://amzn.to/3iITtw8 - Get my FREE 6-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/- Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/Note: Some links for products are affiliate links to Amazon and other vendors. You don't pay anything extra to use these and I may get a small commission.

Today, I want to share with you some ways imperfection is beautiful, magical, and natural—in other words, how imperfection is actually perfect.I am a recovering perfectionist. And I'm willing to bet that you are likely also someone who has let perfectionism suck up your time or energy in various ways. Have you ever thought about that before—that perfectionism has kept you from doing things you'd really like to do?What You'll Learn:- How perfectionism can prevent us from achieving balance and happiness- The concept of the divine proportion or golden ratio and how it demonstrates perfection in imperfection- The concept of mental Saboteurs and how they can sabotage our efforts to live a balanced life- Strategies for overcoming perfectionism and embracing imperfection in your life- The importance of setting healthy boundaries and letting go of the need for everything to be perfectI invite you to go for “good enough” and embrace imperfection everywhere you can, especially when it comes to how you are living your life. If you keep trying to hold yourself and your life to some perfect vision, you're going to keep disappointing yourself, and you're going to miss out on the magic that shows up when you start seeing your life as “perfectly imperfect.”Resources: - Get my FREE 6-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/- Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/- Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/- My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Let's talk about sleep! Since we officially entered winter, I feel like I've taken on the energy of the bear and really have felt the need to hibernate in my own way, which means sleeping more, going to bed earlier, and taking more naps.  I've never been a night owl, and I've always felt like I needed more sleep than everyone around me. Heck, even in my childhood, I'd be with a group of friends watching a movie, and I'd notoriously fall asleep part-way through—and it didn't matter how action-packed the movie was—I would konk out.  For most of my adult years, my normal bedtime was normally 9:30 to 10. My husband and I would even jokingly refer to 10 pm being “Pumpkin Time” for me. But for the past month, I've been going to bed earlier, and it's been a game-changer. Maybe you're not an early bird, and you're more of a night owl—either way, in this episode, I talk about the importance of sleep in maintaining balance and well-being, as well as strategies for finding the right sleep schedule for your body. Join me as I dive into the benefits of sleep and how to make it a priority in your life. What You'll Learn: - How much sleep the average American gets vs. how much they need - How sleep benefits your life balance and overall well-being - How you getting more sleep also benefits the people around you - Tips for finding your natural sleep rhythm - Strategies for improving the quality of your sleep - How finding creative solutions can help accommodate your sleep needs Resources: - Get my FREE 6-minute training, ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining  - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife  - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/  - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/ - Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/ - My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Happy New Year! If you listened to last week's episode, the closing quote was so good it bears repeating, and I decided to do an entire episode about it.  “Every year, you make a resolution to change yourself. This year, make a resolution to be yourself.” – Unknown author It's amazing how simple it sounds to just “be ourselves.” Yet, in reality, it can be really hard to actually “be” ourselves because we have decades of habitual behaviors that our brains have wired as our norm. In this episode, I share some ways we can practice truly being ourselves. What You'll Learn: - What it truly means to be yourself - How to determine if you really are being yourself - Simple yet effective practices that help you rediscover yourself If you take regular small steps toward rediscovering yourself and get some support along the way, it is absolutely possible to be yourself more and more. And this results in feeling more balanced, more joyful, and more peace of mind.  Resources: - Get my FREE 6-minute training, ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining  - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife  - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/  - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/- Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/ - My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

As we end the year 2022, I'm excited to share with you the 35th episode of this podcast that was launched just six months ago! I decided to do a recap of my year in this episode. I've titled it “Into the Unknown to Live My Story.” This year began with me stepping into the unknown and quickly turned into a year of me creating, believing, freeing, dreaming, seeing, writing—and living my story. What You'll Learn: - What song best sums up my year - A review of my year as I recap the milestones and significant events of 2022 - How my year lined up with my “22/4 Personal Year”  in numerology - My journey with a new mentor establishing a new business model to support my lifestyle goals - How my podcast moved from a dream into a reality - The takeaways and unforgettable experiences I gained from *not* winning an inspirational speech competition - How I spent quality time with friends and family - How I made health and fitness a priority and achieved a 10-year-long dream of skiing again - Some fun stats of my year - My forecast for 2023, including my word of the year   I invite you to join me in making some notes for yourself about your year. Acknowledge yourself! Then think about how you'd like to feel during 2023. Choose your word of the year, and instead of setting resolutions, try setting an intention for the year.   Resources:  - Check out my blog post to see fun photos from this year, plus links to other podcast episodes and articles I mention: Year in Review 2022 - Get my FREE 6-minute training, ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining  - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife  - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/  - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/ - Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/ - My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Today, I'm talking about what finding the magic in the moments means to me and how I have found magic in moments of my life. Developing this skill requires practice on a regular basis and is crucial to achieving balance and well-being in our lives.   What You'll Learn: - A few examples in my life where I have found magic in the moments—some special, serendipitous moments, as well as some seemingly mundane moments - How important it is to develop the skill to find magic in your life - What special meaning the name “Heidi” has in our family - How owls are connected with my Mom - What magic I've found in water   Finding the magic in the moments helps you appreciate your day-to-day life and allows you to find beauty and wonder all around you. And the more you do this, the more you'll be present to make better decisions and better choices, and that will continue to evolve you more toward the life you are dreaming about.    Resources: - Go here to see the photo and painting of our prior Heidi—the beautiful Papillon and her butterfly ears: https://charisyourlife.com/blog/life-lessons-from-drawing-and-painting  - Go here to see the photos of the owl mother and owlets who nested in our owl box: https://charisyourlife.com/owl-guide-you  - Get my FREE 6-minute training, ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance': https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining  - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife  - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/  - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/ - Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/ - My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

I am so excited to have Sigrun with me on my podcast in today's episode. She has been a great business mentor to me this year. Sigrun is on a mission to accelerate gender equality through female entrepreneurship. She is the leading business mentor for female online entrepreneurs in Europe, TEDx speaker, and host of the Sigrun Show podcast. Originally from Reykjavik, Iceland, she has spent more than half her life outside her home country; in Germany, United Kingdom, and Switzerland. Since she was a young girl she's always been drawn to leadership roles, so despite having zero business background nor the education, she made a life-changing phone call and asked to become the CEO of a software company shortly after finishing her master's degree in architecture – and she got the job! Ten years, another three master's degrees, and several CEO roles later, Sigrun found herself in Switzerland with her newfound love but sick and unemployable. Her dream was to be location independent so she could split her time between Iceland and Switzerland, travel the world, and take care of her health. So in 2014, Sigrun started her online business and quickly built a multiple 7 figure coaching business. With a membership, coaching programs and masterminds she helps women from all over the world start, build, and scale their online businesses to 6 and 7 figures.  Sigrun chats with me about her journey, how she helps entrepreneurs, as well as how she maintains her own version of life balance.   What You'll Learn: - Who Sigrun is, and how she has been a mentor as I've built my online business - Sigrun's journey through 4 master's degrees and multiple CEO roles to business owner - What it takes to create an online business - How Sigrun creates balance in her life, while owning and running a 7-figure online coaching business   Sigrun has a wonderful offer for you to watch 12 brand new, value-packed masterclasses for free at the link below!   Resources: - Sign up for Sigrun's FREE 12 Days of Masterclasses: https://www.sigrun.com/12-days/ - Get my FREE 6-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining  - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife  - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/  - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/ - Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/ - My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

In this episode, Alaattin and Lojain Wanly talk about the property purchase process for foreigners in Turkey 2022.(00:00) Introduction (01:43) Your First Step to Property Purchase. (03:42) What You Should Do Next. (05:38) How Do I Buy the Property? (06:43) What is the Reservation Fee?(07:06) What if the Money Transfer Takes Longer? (07:45) How to Register the Property to the Client's Name. (08:55) How to Obtain the Turkish Citizenship. (10:00) How to Rent Your Property. (10:43) Design Your Properties for a Higher ROI. (12:09) How to Sell Your Property. (13:25) Why you should buy from Property Turkey. (15:30) Summary(17:26) Outro

A few weeks ago, I hosted a monthly Masterclass for my Busy to Balanced program members. As part of one of the reflection exercises, I asked them to reflect back ten years ago to 2012. I find it's much easier to notice the big shifts in your life when you look at bigger spans of time.  My podcast intro mentions a point when I finally went on a quest for my best life. Well, 2012 is the year I embarked on that quest. It happened to be a very pivotal year for me, so I thought I'd take some time to share more about that year with you.   What You'll Learn: - What series of events happened in 2012 that shaped my life and set me on a new path- What emotional challenges I faced and how I dealt with them - Why I got into coaching and how I met people who inspired me - How to reflect back to acknowledge yourself of who you have become - How being vulnerable and honest about your feelings can help set you free to create the life you're dreaming of   I invite you to look back at your life ten years ago and imagine what would you say to the 2012 version of you, and what would you love to hear from the future 2032 version of you?    Resources: - Get on the waitlist for Busy to Balanced at https://charisyourlife.com/balance - Get my FREE 6-minute training, ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining  - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife  - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/  - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/ - Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/ - My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Here we are in the year's final month, and what is often one of the busiest times for most people. Ask yourself: Why are you doing all the things you are doing right now? In this episode, I'll show you how to dig many layers into the deeper layers of “why” so that you learn more about yourself and your obligations. What You'll Learn: - How our core needs are at the root of everything we do - What opportunities you'll gain once you dig into the deeper “why” behind your actions - A simple example of the layered “why” exercise as I share with you why I pay my mortgage If you're feeling a bit out of balance right now, and feel like you'd benefit from a little more help from me, watch a short 6-minute video with a great exercise that might be especially supportive for you this time of year. I'll include the link below.    Resources: - Get my FREE 6-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining  - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife  - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/  - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/ - Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/ - My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Today's episode is my first Book Brief! I am looking forward to sharing a fabulous book with you today that I read—or technically listened to—last year. And since you're listening to this podcast, I wonder…do you also prefer listening to books instead of reading them? 'The Way of Integrity' by Martha Beck was published in 2021, and instantly was a New York Times bestseller. It also became an Oprah book club pick. And Oprah describes it as “A roadmap on the journey to truth and authenticity… [The Way of Integrity] is filled with aha moments and practical exercises that can guide us as we seek enlightenment.” In 'The Way of Integrity', Martha presents a four-stage process that anyone can use to find integrity, which ultimately will lead to feeling more purposeful, experiencing emotional healing, and having more peace of mind. She believes our discomfort and suffering are often the results of us losing touch with what makes us feel whole. What's really unique about how Martha talks about these issues and her strategies for overcoming them, is that she uses Dante's classic hero's journey 'The Divine Comedy' as a framework.  Martha also incorporates her fantastic wit, plus references of psychology, neuroscience, and sociology throughout the book.    What You'll Learn: - How we can get on, and stay on, a path of feeling whole and complete - How ‘The Divine Comedy' written by Dante in the 1300s relates to your life - Martha Beck's four-stage process to a purpose-driven life - How to read your internal signals so that you stay in integrity - How to bring your external life into alignment with your inner truth More and more people are finding their way to integrity and balance. It's just that you have to start looking for them. Curate your social feeds so that you are seeing more of the people who demonstrate this way of living for you. Get the proof in front of you so that you can start believing it is possible. And I highly recommend you read or listen to this book for more inspiration and support. There's a link to all versions of the book below.   Resources:  - ‘The Way of Integrity' by Martha Beck: https://amzn.to/3gw9cxq - Get my FREE 7-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance': https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining  - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife  - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/  - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/ - Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/ - My website: https://charisyourlife.com/  

Today, I want to share something that happened to me recently where I was reminded how amazing our bodies are in giving us instant signals that can help us make decisions.  As much as I practice not having expectations and detaching from outcomes, I still catch myself having them at times, and the way I notice this happening is that, typically, I feel disappointed.  Recently I noticed I was sitting in disappointment about something and I wasn't in a mental space to see opportunities and possibilities. I started feeling backed into a corner about a decision I needed to make and feeling like I had no choice but to do something I did not desire. Many times I've been in a session with a coach or a therapist, and they've commented on signals they noticed, and thankfully, they brought that awareness to me. Then I can see all the possibilities and get unstuck so I can move forward on something in a way that feels good. What You'll Learn: - What your body's instant signals are that can help you make decisions - How to recognize these body signals - How you can increase your awareness of your emotional and physical signals - How these signals are crucial to your decision-making process If you'd like some support in getting unstuck and moving forward, I have a few spots available for one-hour private sessions with me before year-end, but only a handful. So check in with your body now and see if you have subtle or noticeable signs of excitement and maybe a little curiosity about getting my support this way. If so, send me a DM on social media with the word “session”.   Resources: - Get my FREE 7-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining  - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife  - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/  - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/ - Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/ - My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

As we're nearing year-end, I have been reflecting back on so many wonderful experiences I've had this year and all the gifts and lessons they brought me. If you've been following me for a while, then you may know that a few months ago, I participated in a speaking competition.  Today, I share what sparked my decision to enter, because the way I made this decision is how I believe we all should be making decisions... Plus, I share the surprising gifts that came from the experience. While I didn't win a trophy, I was rewarded in numerous ways. I gained deeper connections with my dad, my husband, my friends, and my online community. I experienced healing for myself at a deeper level. I was able to detach from an outcome. And then I uncovered that sneaky, hidden expectation that reminded me how there really is always a choice in everything we do, especially when we assume there isn't. What You'll Learn: - What led me to join a speaking competition - Why it is crucial to listen to your inner compass - How I was able to manage my expectations  - Why I felt uncomfortable while rehearsing - What important advice my Dad gave me to improve my delivery - How important it is to redefine “winning” and “success” - What key takeaways I was rewarded with out of this experience This experience showed me how far I've come in how I relate to things in my life, and how I don't let those supposed measurements or milestones have control over me the way they used to.   Resources: - Watch my 5-minute inspirational speech ‘Bracing for Impact' here: https://youtu.be/zcBznyj9Hu0 - Get my FREE 7-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining  - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife  - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/  - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/ - Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/ - My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

This is my first edition of “My Favorite Things.” I'll be sprinkling in these special episodes at different times of the year with various themes. This edition has a fall and winter theme, and of course, includes some great holiday gift ideas. I actually don't do a lot of gift exchanges myself. My friends and family know that I've become SUPER particular and don't like clutter—I'm kind of a minimalist…unless it comes to things that make me happy and comfortable or help make my life easier.  My friends often comment that I find unique things and have cool stuff—from my clothing to my gadgets. I also tend to do a LOT of research and try things out until I find stuff I absolutely love. As you know, I'm on a mission to help you Charis Your Life…which means I truly want you to cherish ALL aspects of your life.  So in today's episode, I'm sharing some cool things that make my life more enjoyable, especially during the fall and winter.   What You'll Learn: - What I use every morning to help relax my neck, shoulders, and upper back - What I use to prop up my laptop when I'm working on the couch - How I make the perfect dense foam for my coffee - What cooking pan we use the most (and even take with us on road trips) - How my indoor holiday decorations turn on and off automatically - What I use regularly to stay healthy and keep my allergies under control (and must travel with)  - What I use to save time when drying my hair (and must also travel with) - What comfy clothes my husband and I wear around the house   Below are the links to everything I share in this episode. And if you do get anything I mentioned here, reach out to me on social media and let me know how you or your special someone likes it. I'd love to hear from you! SunnyBay Microwaveable Heating Pads: - Medium upper back & shoulders: https://amzn.to/3DEQkDZ  - Large upper back & shoulders: https://amzn.to/3FNYpc1  - Long neck wrap: https://amzn.to/3E1mRp4  - Low back wrap: https://amzn.to/3Tco1lY Laptop Lap Desk by Ohuhu: https://amzn.to/3FMZaCd    Electric Milk Frother/Steamer/Foam Maker: https://amzn.to/3t1Leg1 Green Pan: https://amzn.to/3NCHdIp  UltraPro Indoor Timer with Tether Switch: https://amzn.to/3fDWgoE  Naväge Nose Cleaner: http://navage.refr.cc/chariss     Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer: https://www.dyson.com/hair-care/hair-dryers/supersonic/nickel-copper   32 Degrees Clothing:  - Base Layer Crew Long-Sleeve Shirt - Women's: https://amzn.to/3UoReeA - Cool Classic Polo Shirt - Men's: ​​https://amzn.to/3Usy4nZ  - Tech Fleece Joggers - Women's: https://amzn.to/3DxE0Fm  - Tech Fleece Joggers - Men's: https://amzn.to/3fFg3Ej  - OR go to https://www.32degrees.com/    Resources: - Get my FREE 7-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining  - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife  - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/  - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/ - Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/ - My website: https://charisyourlife.com/ Note: Some links for products are affiliate links to Amazon and other vendors. You don't pay anything extra to use these and I may get a small commission.

I am honored to be a guest speaker at The Fuel Life Focus Summit that goes LIVE on November 1, 2022. The Summit is featuring experts in the fields of food, life, and breath. You can grab your FREE ticket and each day of the Summit, you'll receive an email with a fresh interview and a new expert, that you can watch at your own convenience! Here is a clip from my interview where Candace and I do a deep dive into the topic of vulnerability. What You'll Learn: - What is the most vulnerable thing I've ever done - Why I share very personal stories - What makes people ready to do the work to change their lives - How long it takes for a feeling to physiologically move through your body To listen to the full interview and hear Candace speak with a wide variety of amazing speakers on the topics of food, life, and breath, get your ticket at the link below. Resources:  - Grab your FREE ticket to the Fuel Life Focus Summit (It goes live November 1, 2022, but you can still join during November while the Summit is happening and watch the replays) https://wegothiswayonce.com/charis - Get my FREE 7-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining  - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife  - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/  - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/ - Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/ - My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Today I want to share a letter I found in an old journal of mine from college. It's dated January 27, 1996. I remember reading this letter at the final Chapter meeting I attended for the sorority I was in at the time. I don't know how it is now, but when I was in college, it was unheard of for people to leave a sorority or fraternity. That is referred to as deactivation and it completely removes your affiliation with the organization. (Technically some of the female organizations we refer to as sororities are actually fraternities so don't get confused when I refer to the organization I was in 26 years ago as a fraternity.) What You'll Learn: - Why I initially joined the fraternity - Why I changed my mind and decided to leave the fraternity - What I said to the Chapter members during my final meeting - How I felt leading up to the moment I read the letter to the Chapter - How rare it was for me to give myself permission to change my mind and walk away from something Most of the time we do not give ourselves permission to change our minds, and we don't let ourselves walk away from many things. That contributes to us filling our time with many unfulfilling things. And remember, for everything you say yes to, there's something else that you're saying no to. So on your journey to have a more balanced life, you need to be able to change your mind and walk away from some things. Resources: - Get my FREE 7-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining  - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife  - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/  - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/ - Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/ - My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

In the personal development world, it's fairly common to hear how important it is to practice gratitude. Yet there's something else that I don't hear talked about nearly as much that I think is super important and that is acknowledging yourself. In Fearless Living, we have a very simple and specific way of doing this. I realized lately that I've not done this myself in quite some time and it's something I'm going to commit to doing again. What You'll Learn: - What stem sentence to use to powerfully acknowledge yourself - What types of things you should practice acknowledging yourself for - What acknowledgments do for your confidence - How acknowledgments are connected with your emotional energy I hope you'll join me and acknowledge yourself today after learning this effective framework. You are worth it. And I think you'll be pleasantly surprised that you are doing soooo much better than you realize! Resources: - Get my FREE 7-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining  - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife  - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/  - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/ - Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/ - My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Today I want to talk about making mistakes. And I'm going to share with you a recent mistake I made, the stream of thoughts that flooded my mind as soon as it happened, how my body reacted, the emotions that overcame me, what I said, and then what I did to do my best to resolve it. What You'll Learn: - How I accidentally sent an email template out to my entire email list - What I said out loud when I realized that I'd made the mistake (ok, I don't share exactly what I said because I didn't want to have to give this show an explicit rating…) - How my body and mind quickly went into their innate fear responses  - How I calmed and centered myself so that I could focus  - What I did to resolve it within a handful of minutes - How I turned it into a gift How often have you—and do you still—beat yourself up over your mistakes? Are you able to calm yourself and take action to resolve them as best you can and then forgive yourself and move forward? Resources:  - Get my FREE 7-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining  - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife  - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/  - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/ - Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/ - My website: https://charisyourlife.com/  

Today I'm sharing with you a new, 5-minute version of my story that I recently created for North America's largest inspirational speaking competition, Speaker Slam. I'm honored to share that during the live final round, I placed 5th out of 100 registrations. The theme was ‘Impact' and my speech is titled 'Bracing for Impact.' Resources: - The doors to my signature program ‘Busy to Balanced' are now open, but only for a limited time. This is the only way to work with me live. To learn more and grab your spot, go to charisyourlife.com/yes - Get my FREE 7-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining  - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife  - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/  - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/ - Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/ - My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Charis Chats with Jim Carlisle about his experience with living a balanced life. Jim is an entrepreneur at heart. He owns multiple businesses and commercial and residential real estate parcels. Jim is also a partner in a National law firm with a focus on business/corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and growth and exit/succession planning. He helps business owners plan for and engineer their exit transactions. He also is a health and wellness fanatic and a dedicated husband and father.You can find Jim on Linked In at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimcarlisle/  Resources: - Join my signature program ‘Busy to Balanced' – Doors are NOW OPEN, but only for a limited time https://charisyourlife.com/yes - Get my FREE 7-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining  - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife  - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/  - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/ - Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/ - My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Whether or not you consider yourself artistic or creative, I guarantee you'll get something out of this episode. One of my hobbies as a child was drawing, and of my more recent hobbies is painting.    What You'll Learn: - How this episode is in honor of my artistic Mom, who would have turned 73 last week - What Brené Brown said about creativity - How creativity has been scientifically proven to be connected to the right side of the brain - 9 lessons I've learned from drawing and painting that can be applied to life I hope you embrace one or more of these lessons in your own life!    Resources:  - Go take a look at fun photos of some drawings and paintings by me, as well as a few by my Mom: https://charisyourlife.com/blog/life-lessons-from-drawing-and-painting - Sign Up for my FREE Workshop ‘3 Days to Better Life Balance' (September 26-28, 2022) https://charisyourlife.com/workshop  - Get my FREE 7-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining  - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife  - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/  - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/ - Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/ - My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Have you ever felt inconvenienced by needing to schedule personal appointments like a routine doctor's appointment, a car service, taking care of things around the house, or taking care of something for your partner, parents, or children? I remember feeling so busy that I didn't have time for these types of things. If it was something that I really needed to be done right away, I would often do it with a feeling of resentment and annoyance. I have come to learn that if you're willing to practice some new things and if you're willing to be wrong—then one step at a time, you can rewire yourself to choose differently. I did it and so can you.   What You'll Learn: - What I used to say to myself when I would put things off, especially things for myself - What my life is like now in regards to being busy - How choosing differently starts with small things - What short sentence was on one of the most clever social media posts I've ever seen - What you may really be waiting for Now that I understand more about how our brains work, I really get how hard it seems to break our habits, because every change we make, every new choice, shows up internally—especially to the survival part of our brain—as if we are stepping out of our comfort zone and heading into a danger zone, even when the changes would make us happier.  Waiting for anything is a decision you are making and you may want to check in on the reason behind it. Oftentimes your survival brain is confused, and in trying to keep you safe, it's actually keeping you from something that could help set you free from your old, unhealthy habits. I am hosting a live 3-day workshop coming up September 26-28th about finding Better Life Balance. Come join me. It's totally free and I know you will get value from spending this time with me. Speaking of time, it's not a huge time commitment. It's only one hour per day. You can sign up at https://charisyourlife.com/workshop.    Resources: - Sign Up for my FREE Workshop ‘3 Days to Better Life Balance' (September 26-28, 2022) https://charisyourlife.com/workshop  - Get my FREE 7-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining  - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife  - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/  - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/ - Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/ - My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Today, I am sharing a special memory connected to overcoming fears and trauma. I went skydiving with my husband Don when we were dating in 1995, barely a year after my family's tragic hot air balloon accident. That may sound crazy, and yet it was one of the most amazing things I've ever done. I've kept journals sporadically throughout my life, and just a few days ago, I happened across an entry I wrote right after we jumped out of the plane. During today's episode, I read that for the first time in 27 years, plus I share some additional story snippets. Here's one excerpt from my journal: “I've gained a little more peace with myself. It's so confusing and frustrating to try to decide when, where, and how to take risks.”   What You'll Learn: - How I initially went along for the ride, not intending to jump - Why I decided to jump out of a plane by myself - How I felt as I climbed out to the plane's wing arm and let go - My parents' reaction when they found out I wanted to share this story to show what's possible. I hope that it will give you a little drop of courage to help you overcome a piece of your past in some way.   Resources:  - Check out a fun photo of Don and me just after we skydived: https://charisyourlife.com/blog/leap-of-faith  - Get my FREE 7-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining  - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife  - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/  - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/ - Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/ - My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Do you know the KISS principle? It's an acronym for “keep it simple stupid.” It was first coined in 1960 by aircraft engineer Kelly Johnson as a design principle for the U.S. Navy. We had our own version of the KISS principle in my family. (Listen in to hear what it is!)  In the past, I had a tendency to make things complicated. What I tend to notice now is that often when I start to feel frustrated, irritated, anxious, desperate, frenetic, pressured, worried, or overwhelmed, that's my cue that something needs to be simplified.   What You'll Learn: - Why Kelly Johnson first used the KISS principle (It's an interesting origin story!) - What the eight most common variations of the phrase are - What my family's special version of the phrase is - Why we often make things more complicated than they really are, or need to be   Start to pay closer attention to your feelings and see if there's any connection to something that you've made complicated, and ask yourself, “How can I simplify this?” There are always ways to simplify our lives.   Resources: - Get my FREE 7-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining  - ‘Whole Brain Living' by Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D. https://amzn.to/3Nm8JYU - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife  - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/  - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/ - Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/ - My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Life becomes much simpler when we focus on one thing at a time. Today I'm giving you some real-world examples and visuals of one inch, one degree, one piece, and one step at a time, along with some tips on how to apply these concepts to your own life. What You'll Learn: - How a fun rhyme about inches can support you as a mantra - What birds and puzzles can teach us about pieces - What tip comedian Jerry Seinfeld gave to a young comic  - How 7 different concepts related to chain links can be applied to your life - How taking a single step has helped me multiple times throughout my life - What ships and water can teach us about degrees One inch, one degree, one piece, or one step at a time is the way to achieve any goal. One thing at a time is the way to change your life. Resources: - Get my FREE 7-minute training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining  - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife  - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/  - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/ - Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/ - My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

This is my Mom's story, which is now mine to share. She passed away on Thanksgiving Day of 2013 due to liver disease from alcoholism. The first time I got her into rehab, she wrote some journal entries. This was rare; my Mom did not write or keep any other journals. She also did not frequently express or process her true emotions.  The day I did this recording was the day I was finally emotionally ready to read every word of the three letters about her pregnancy and what happened when she was pushed into traveling across the world to a foreign country by herself for an abortion when she was 18.   What You'll Learn: - What she wrote to her boyfriend in her “Letter to John” (I've changed his name to John, as in John Doe) - What she wrote in her “Letter to Baby” - What she wrote about her pregnancy and the aftermath - How her abortion story connects to my life - Where I now stand on the issue of abortion   Knowing what I have come to learn about fear, emotions, trauma, and this human experience in general—I now understand that she was scared to death to feel her feelings. So she stuffed them away. Eventually, she drank them away. It breaks my heart to know she went through what she did. And then to consider that when she was 45, her whole world crashed down with our hot air balloon accident. I saw her lose so much—yet at that time, I had no clue how scary loss must have been for her. More stories need to be told about all kinds of life experiences. More people need to unlock the doors of rooms inside them where they've buried their feelings. More forgiveness and understanding will result. And then we won't feel so divided. Life is full of paradoxes, and this story is just one of many examples of that.At the core, we are each dealing with the same inner challenges fundamentally; we're dealing with our fears and the feelings we've locked away in our own inner rooms.   Resources: - Take a look at some special photos of my Mom when she was 18, as well as my favorite photo of her later in life here: https://charisyourlife.com/blog/my-connection-to-abortion  - Episode 005 How to Take Your Power Back: https://pod.fo/e/12fe39 - Episode 009 The 28th Anniversary of the Hot Air Balloon Accident: https://pod.fo/e/132cd5  - Get support from my FREE training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining  - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife  - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/  - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/ - Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/ - My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

For a few years now, something I have done for fun is getting two season tickets to the Broadway shows in San Francisco and taking friends to the shows. I recently saw “Hadestown” with Tricia Stone, who was my first boss and incredible mentor after graduating college. A few weeks later, I saw “The Prom” with Christina Bryant, who worked for me for ten years. I was Christina's first boss out of college—so I was to Christina what Tricia was to me. Both of these professional relationships evolved into special long-lasting friendships. Today I talk specifically about the show “Hadestown,” which intertwines the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice and the tale of Hades, the King of the underworld, and his wife, Persephone. SPOILER ALERT: Skip from 4:34 to 6:26 in this episode if you don't want to hear key details about the plot of the Broadway show “Hadestown.” What You'll Learn:  - What the real road of life is - Why does doubt come into our minds - Why fear and sabotaging thoughts show up in our daily lives - How practicing trust can lessen our doubts and quiet our fears I want you to doubt your doubts. Get curious about them. Are those doubts just thoughts keeping you from things that would bring you more joy and true fulfillment? Resources:  - Hadestown musical: https://hadestown.com/  - Check out my FREE training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining  - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife  - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/  - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/ - Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/ - My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

I spent a lot of time at my dance studio during childhood—the Tri-Cities Academy of Ballet was like a second home to me and the owners/teachers, Joel & Debra Rogo, became an extended family, as did my fellow dancers. Many big life moments happened while I was at the studio, including the moment the First Gulf War began (while my brother was on the front lines as a sniper in the Marines) and the first time I asked someone out on a date. Today, I'm going to share five life lessons that I learned from my time as a dancer. What You'll Learn:  Why it's often best to mold something to fit you instead of molding yourself to fit it How focus is a proactive behavior that can help you move from fear to freedom Why loosening up and stretching (physically and emotionally) is beneficial How balance is not static and requires constant realignment How the real purpose is not to get to a certain place, but to enjoy each step These are just five of the many powerful life lessons I learned from being a dancer. Whether or not you have ever danced, you can apply these teachings to your own life so that you can live a life with more freedom, ease, and joy.  Resources:  - Check out my FREE training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining  - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife  - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/  - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/ - Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/ - My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Today is the 28th anniversary of my family's hot air balloon accident. In this episode, I share with you some details about that day, the aftermath, and a few reflections I have on it. I also share three gifts I've been able to find in that experience.  What You'll Learn:  - What happened the night before my Dad's 50th birthday  - What the consequences of the hot air balloon accident were - How I reacted to the event and what my coping mechanism was - How this experience led me to an unhealthy pattern of behaviors in my life - The three gifts I found that came from this tragedy  Here I am, 28 years later, as a coach and mentor, because of what my family went through and the path it took me on. I am now using my experiences to help others heal from their own traumas that have pushed them into unhealthy coping mechanisms of becoming busy worker bees at the expense of their health and happiness. And every time I share, every time I teach and coach, another piece of me heals in that process. Resources:  - Check out my FREE training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining  - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife  - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/  - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/ - Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/ - My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

Have you ever felt really out of shape, and very guilty and sad about the state of your health? I'm going to share with you a moment of reckoning I had with my body early last year, and what I finally did about it.  What You'll Learn:  - How I overcame my excuses and started working out again - The importance of listening to your intuition about what's possible for you - Why I'm so passionate about skiing and the emotional connection I have with this activity - How I finally got back to skiing (after 10 years) with the support of my husband and friends How do you feel in your body these days? Is there anything in your life that you're longing to do, but you have a long list of reasons or excuses for why you're not doing that thing? Well, what if you're wrong? What if it was possible? I hope to inspire you with my skiing story and give you a spark of hope that something like this is possible for you too.  Resources:  - Check out my FREE training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining  - “Much Too Young to Feel this Damn Old” blog article with photos https://charisyourlife.com/blog/skiing - “I am the Light of My Soul” by Sirgun Kaur & Sat Darshan Singh https://youtube.com/watch?v=e11zx5TzRxo     - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife  - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/  - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/ - Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/ - My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

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So many times in the past, I have been in the head-down zone, hyper-focused on my goals, working many nights and weekends, for weeks and months at a time, not paying attention to my body's fuel gauge. Then, I'd find myself totally depleted, and it would take weeks, months, or even years to replenish. In this episode, I want to help you understand the importance of filling up your energy tank before you hit burnout. What You'll Learn:  - What happened to me as a result of taking care of business while neglecting myself - How learning about neuroscience helped me understand what happened with my brain during burnout - The four characters in our brain as described by neuroanatomist, Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D. - A visualisation that can help you create some breathing room  In order to avoid feeling depleted and burned-out, you need to create some white space in your schedule, otherwise you're just continuing to loop around a racetrack. You have to make a commitment to yourself, start saying no to some things and saying yes to self-care. Although it's not easy to just flip that switch, know that you are not alone and there is help and support available to you.  Resources:  - Check out my free training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' at https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining    - ‘Whole Brain Living' by Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D. https://amzn.to/3Nm8JYU - ‘My Stroke of Insight', TED Talk by Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D. https://ted.com/talks/jill_bolte_taylor_my_stroke_of_insight  - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife  - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/  - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/ - Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/ - My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

A common complaint I hear out there can be summed up by the statement, 'There's no time for me.' A lot of people are struggling with finding time for themselves. I used to live my days in that constrained cycle, feeling like I was backed up against the wall and just racing around. Today I will help you understand how to break that cycle and free more time for yourself.  What You'll Learn:  - Why so many people feel like they don't have enough personal time - The turning point in my life that changed my perspective on how I use my time  - An exercise to help you start making changes in your life to give yourself more time Every moment of every day, we get a chance to reset. I'll help you reset right now by shifting one thing. I will help you choose one action to take that will free up some of your time so that you don't have regrets and wonder what you would do if you could do it all again.  Resources:  - Check out my FREE training ‘Your First Step to Better Life Balance' https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining  - Check out my Time-Management Mini-Course at https://charisyourlife.com/time   - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife  - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/  - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/ - Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/ - My website: https://charisyourlife.com/

We've all heard something along the lines of, ‘you just need to make time for the things that matter,' or ‘you just need to make it a priority.' Well – easier said than done. But why is that? If being out of balance is our norm, then our brain operates like a superhighway with 18 lanes, and we feel like we just can't take our eyes off the road and figure out what we need to change. So in this episode, I'll be talking about the FIRST step you can take to create better life balance.  What You'll Learn:  - How to start noticing the signs that tell you you're out of balance and alignment - What the first step to any change or transformation is  - How to discover how you really feel about what you're spending your time on - How to start feeling more in control of your days and have more freedom to make adjustments All the obstacles you see in your way to a more balanced life may be true. But I will tell you, as a recovering workaholic, that there are ways to change your life – one small, actionable step at a time. Resources:  - Sign up for Your First Step to Better Life Balance FREE Training: https://charisyourlife.com/freetraining - Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/charisyourlife  - Follow me on Facebook: https://facebook.com/charisyourlife/  - Follow me on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on YouTube: https://charisyourlife.com/youtube/ - Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/charisyourlife/ - Follow me on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/charisyourlife/ - My website: https://charisyourlife.com/ 

Our special guest this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations was Alison Morrow, Homeschool mom and Co-Founder of GoodSchooling. Alison shared with us on the topic "Yes, You CAN Homeschool A Struggling Learner" #strugglinglearner #homeschool #specialed Other topics covered in this interview are: Avoiding Learning Regression During COVID-19 School Closures Deschooling as Your First Step to Start Homeschooling Advantages of Homeschooling a Struggling Learner Can a Parent Really Teach Better Than an Educational Professional? How Homeschooling Integrates Learning into Everyday Life

Punch It! This week we’re joined by Daniel Miller, one half of the best Star Wars comics YouTube channel around: Broaxium! Jon, Ross and Daniel each give their pick of the one Star Wars comic you SHOULD be reading! Thanks for listening! Subscribe to Broaxium here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRNIphw2hdIcGFaZlBNuiKw Follow us on: Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/s?eid=53627317&autoplay=1 Email: Beyondtheouterrimshow@gmail.com Twitter: outerrimshow Instagram: Beyondtheouterrim […] The post Your First Step into a Much Larger World (of Comics!) w/ Daniel Miller of Broaxium appeared first on Cinema Shelf.

Joe and Jimmy talk about the danger of "comfortable Christianity." How is comfort potentially at odds with the nature of the Christian life in the world? Is it fair to compare our desire for worldly comfort to the prosperity gospel? What's the difference between comfortable Christianity, and comforting Christianity? Plus, the guys are reading Covenant Children Today by Alan Conner, and Jimmy is taking off on a lake yacht.   OUR SPONSOR myXP is a ministry committed to solving problems for pastors. We provide the support of an Executive Pastor without the financial burden of employing one full time. We support lead pastors, strengthen systems and steward resources. How does it work? partners get a weekly 60 minute connect with an experienced Executive Pastor to outline current problems/challenges. The XP then goes to work solving these problems, and continues to work behind the scenes strengthening all the relevant systems. Your First Step: check out the website and schedule a FREE initial connect at myxp.church. Act now, and through the month of August you will receive 30% off the first month if you mention Doctrine and Devotion as the way you heard about myXP. This is a savings of $300 for church plants and $420 for existing churches.

The guys wrap up chapter one of the 1689, paragraphs 9 and 10, exploring the analogy of faith and the analogy of Scripture. Plus, should we keep an "open mind" when reading Scripture and discussing theology? Listen in and let us know what you think. OUR SPONSOR myXP is a ministry committed to solving problems for pastors. We provide the support of an Executive Pastor without the financial burden of employing one full time. We support lead pastors, strengthen systems and steward resources. How does it work? partners get a weekly 60 minute connect with an experienced Executive Pastor to outline current problems/challenges. The XP then goes to work solving these problems, and continues to work behind the scenes strengthening all the relevant systems. Your First Step: check out the website and schedule a FREE initial connect at myxp.church. Act now, and through the month of August you will receive 30% off the first month if you mention Doctrine and Devotion as the way you heard about myXP. This is a savings of $300 for church plants and $420 for existing churches.

Jimmy and Joe post up at the cigar shop on a busy Sunday night to talk about the 1689, the scripture, perspicuity, inspiration, and translations. Plus, the guys are, as usual, very "vulgar." Be sure to follow along at the1689confession.com. OUR SPONSOR myXP is a ministry committed to solving problems for pastors. We provide the support of an Executive Pastor without the financial burden of employing one full time. We support lead pastors, strengthen systems and steward resources. How does it work? partners get a weekly 60 minute connect with an experienced Executive Pastor to outline current problems/challenges. The XP then goes to work solving these problems, and continues to work behind the scenes strengthening all the relevant systems. Your First Step: check out the website and schedule a FREE initial connect at myxp.church. Act now, and through the month of August you will receive 30% off the first month if you mention Doctrine and Devotion as the way you heard about myXP. This is a savings of $300 for church plants and $420 for existing churches.

Joe and Jimmy post up at the cigar shop to talk about the problem of stress and how they deal with it in their own lives. Be sure to share your best tips online for dealing with stress, and use the hashtag #docanddevo. Recommended Stress: Peace amid Pressure by David Powlison The Happy Christian: Ten Ways to Be a Joyful Believer in a Gloomy World by David Murray Reset: Living a Grace-Paced Life in a Burnout Culture by David Murray Refresh: Embracing a Grace-Paced Life in a World of Endless Demands by David and Shona Murray OUR SPONSOR myXP is a ministry committed to solving problems for pastors. We provide the support of an Executive Pastor without the financial burden of employing one full time. We support lead pastors, strengthen systems and steward resources. How does it work? partners get a weekly 60 minute connect with an experienced Executive Pastor to outline current problems/challenges. The XP then goes to work solving these problems, and continues to work behind the scenes strengthening all the relevant systems. Your First Step: check out the website and schedule a FREE initial connect at myxp.church. Act now, and through the month of August you will receive 30% off the first month if you mention Doctrine and Devotion as the way you heard about myXP. This is a savings of $300 for church plants and $420 for existing churches.

It's Monday, which means it's another episode on the 1689. Jimmy and Joe talk through Chapter 1 paragraph 6 and the scope and sufficiency of Scripture and the doctrine of illumination. But first, banter the must, and banter they will. We had some minor sound issues on this episode. We appreciate your patience as we continue to work on and improve our recording. OUR SPONSOR myXP is a ministry committed to solving problems for pastors. We provide the support of an Executive Pastor without the financial burden of employing one full time. We support lead pastors, strengthen systems and steward resources. How does it work? partners get a weekly 60 minute connect with an experienced Executive Pastor to outline current problems/challenges. The XP then goes to work solving these problems, and continues to work behind the scenes strengthening all the relevant systems. Your First Step: check out the website and schedule a FREE initial connect at myxp.church. Act now, and through the month of August you will receive 30% off the first month if you mention Doctrine and Devotion as the way you heard about myXP. This is a savings of $300 for church plants and $420 for existing churches.

This is the 200th episode of Doctrine and Devotion (not counting our bonus episodes), and Joe and Jimmy talk about what they've learned, and what they look forward to. Plus, they answer a listener's email about worship leaders vs. worship pastors and women in ministry. OUR SPONSOR myXP is a ministry committed to solving problems for pastors. We provide the support of an Executive Pastor without the financial burden of employing one full time. We support lead pastors, strengthen systems and steward resources. How does it work? partners get a weekly 60 minute connect with an experienced Executive Pastor to outline current problems/challenges. The XP then goes to work solving these problems, and continues to work behind the scenes strengthening all the relevant systems. Your First Step: check out the website and schedule a FREE initial connect at myxp.church. Act now, and through the month of August you will receive 30% off the first month if you mention Doctrine and Devotion as the way you heard about myXP. This is a savings of $300 for church plants and $420 for existing churches.

Who wants a bonus episode?! Jimmy and Joe sit down to chat about the current state of the Southern Baptist Convention. They walk through some of our history and developments as a convention, the theological drift, the conservative resurgence, and where we are today. What are our current problems and what lies behind them? Plus, what are a few things we should do as Southern Baptists and SBC churches? OUR SPONSOR myXP is a ministry committed to solving problems for pastors. We provide the support of an Executive Pastor without the financial burden of employing one full time. We support lead pastors, strengthen systems and steward resources. How does it work? partners get a weekly 60 minute connect with an experienced Executive Pastor to outline current problems/challenges. The XP then goes to work solving these problems, and continues to work behind the scenes strengthening all the relevant systems. Your First Step: check out the website and schedule a FREE initial connect at myxp.church. Act now, and through the month of August you will receive 30% off the first month if you mention Doctrine and Devotion as the way you heard about myXP. This is a savings of $300 for church plants and $420 for existing churches.

Jimmy and Joe jump back into the 1689 Confession and are talking through Chapter 1 paragraphs 2 through 5. Why do we only have 66 books of the bible and exclude the Apocrypha? Concerning those 66 books that make up Scripture, how do we know they are of divine origin? Dig deeper into the issues: The Apocrypha: Is it Scripture? Reasons why the Apocrypha does not belong in the Bible How We Know the Bible Is True Canon Revisited: Establishing the Origins and Authority of the New Testament Books by Michael Kruger Our Sponsor My XP is a ministry committed to solving problems for pastors. We provide the support of an Executive Pastor without the financial burden of employing one full time. We support lead pastors, strengthen systems and steward resources. How does it work? partners get a weekly 60 minute connect with experienced executive pastor to outline current problems/challenges. The XP then goes to work solving these problems, and continues to work behind the scenes strengthening all the relevant systems. Your First Step: check out website and schedule a FREE initial connect at myxp.church. Act now, and through the month of August you will receive 30% off the first month if you mention Doctrine and Devotion as the way you heard about myXP. This is a savings of $300 for church plants and $420 for existing churches.

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What We Heard:  A salvation experience as a child and the subsequent call led Stan to pursue what he thought would be a career in ministry, but after a chance encounter with a Metro Police ride-along led he found his calling in law enforcement. After completing his new major, criminal justice, Stan launched his career as a police officer and eventually worked his way to the DEA, where he just celebrated his 20 year work anniversary.   There is an opioid epidemic in our country. Heroine is on the rise nationally and here in middle TN, it is brought into our lives by over-prescribed narcotics. It’s no longer the stereotypical drug dealer we imagined from television shows but doctors, pharmacies, and big businesses engaged in criminal activity prescribing and providing drugs for profit. What It Means: So how do we protect ourselves? Stan’s personal story about managing his own son’s pain level after a sport’s injury gives insight. At one point or another, we may be prescribed an opioid or narcotic for pain management, and in many cases, it takes someone else helping us be conscious of the potential for harm.    “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” An uninformed person, particularly an uninformed parent, is no excuse. Utilizing the resources provided on the DEA website is an immediate win. Much like conversations about teens abusing technology, engaging in underage drinking and sexual activity; parents have a responsibility to know what is out there in the world seeking to destroy our kids. Opioid use is a preventable, diagnosable and treatable disease. We can offer protection but it requires information and education.    Since, we don’t understand is the sheer power of a single microgram of manufactured opioid within a prescribed medication, we should not take these drugs lightly. Professionally, Stan contends that the legalization of marijuana has only lessened the fear-factor associated with drugs, particularly those found in or related to prescriptions. We simply cannot afford to underestimate these drugs. What We Do Next: For those that this crisis has hit personally, it’s a tragic, unfortunate platform that must be leveraged. Stan sees moms who are open and vocal after tragedy. They share their stories to engage the fight for others. It creates levels of prevention and protection. He rarely sees men or fathers who have been impacted by the opioid crisis do the same. Men who have experienced this need to stand up and speak up. In whatever arenas of influence and leadership they have, particularly over young men. We as leaders need to make that investment. Information can lead to transformation, especially when it involves drug prevention. Note of Encouragement and Leadership Application: Stan is able to deal with large scale devastation because of his commitment to Christ and ongoing connection to his local church. Your biggest leadership crisis as a man may be a financial bottom line or a market share. Just because your daily stress-points might not be life or death, does not diminish your need for constant connection to Jesus and His body in this world, the church. Be more committed and more connected. Your First Step to Celebrate Recovery: How God Can Heal Your Life by John Baker, Introduction by Rick Warren The book is a great place to start. Learn more.   Celebrate Recovery is also a faith-based healing program rooted in Christ and committed to scripture. There are opportunities to engage Celebrate Recovery right in Williamson County. There are programs at: Harpeth Christian. Learn more.Church of the City. Learn more.  

Joan Henry radio show is a fun forum for individuals who are interested in becoming an entrepreneur to connect with like-minded individuals, as well as entrepreneurs who are looking to take their business to another level to learn from other successful entrepreneurs in their respective fields. The show features guests who spoke on a variety of business related topics such as goal setting, recognize opportunities, Mindset, creative thinking, problem solving, planning and organizing, financial literacy, taxes, branding, marketing, etc. The show also features guests from multi-level marketing, franchising, and other marketing concepts Christiana “Chris” Bridges is an award winning speaker, author and coach dedicated to raising awareness of credit and its impact on our lives. Chris is a Certified Consumer and Business Credit Expert and is recognized to have a strong understanding of positioning credit to gain financial freedom. As seen on FOX and in Forbes Magazine, Chris educates and empowers her clients to live a better life with good credit. Since 2006, Chris has been changing lives through her books, radio show, coaching, speeches, workshops, seminars, blogs, and consultations.  She is an author of the bestseller “The Queens Legacy”, “What You Need to Know about Credit & Cosigning”, “Credit & Bankruptcy, Rebuilding After the Financial Storm”, “Your First Step to Credit Restoration” and “He Jacked up My Credit”. She is also a contributing author for several magazines, newsletters and is the co-host of her weekly radio broadcast, Lunch & Learn with Chris & Barrett. Her latest program, The 21 Day Credit Challenge, is moving her clients closer to an 850 credit score in as little as 21 days.