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Are You Feeling Stuck in Life? You Can Make This Change to Begin Moving Forward Again!

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0600

If you're feeling stuck in a rut...

Or feeling trapped in your job or in your relationship...

The feelings of wasted time and disappointment can become quite painful.

The good news, you may not be stuck at all!

In this episode I will share with you a simple but powerful technique for reframing our thoughts of being trapped or feeling stuck.

When we shift where we are looking, and learn to take control of what we can control, we realize we are moving again! You can get started TODAY so listen now and let's get going!

(01:54) - Understanding this problem as a circle

(02:50) - Does this really apply to you and your life? Let's find out.

(03:58) - Reframing our fear as distraction

(04:19) - Learning from yourself and making the shift!

(05:42) - Don't agree with this? Well, listen to this then!

(06:56) - Exactly where to look and what to do going forward

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Do This Today and You Will Communicate Better in Your Relationship Immediately

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0600

Late last year I realized I was barely talking to my partner.

I was also struggling to communicate in the workplace.

Sound familiar?

Not sharing your thoughts, not sure what to say, people talking over you and at you...

The truth is, if we don't express what we think and feel, we don't actually know what we think and feel. Our life is just happening to us, passing us by.

So, let's talk about it! I'll tell you what I did to start the conversation at home and how I began speaking up at work.

And of course, I will give you a task that you can start TODAY that will make a difference immediately.

The people in your life want to hear from you. Let's get started!

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You Will Not Have Self-Control Until You Understand This ONE Thing

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0600

Do you find yourself wishing you had better self-control?

Many of us, myself included, are faced with shame and guilt when we can't do what we BELIEVE we SHOULD do.

My life improved once I stopped that negative, abusive way of thinking, and started looking at self-control in a new way.

You can try this for yourself today!

In this episode I will break down the old way of thinking about self-control and present a new way for forward for you.

This mindset shift plus your own determination could help you improve your eating habits, stop your laziness, end procrastination, or understand and quit drug and alcohol use.

I will give you the NUMBER ONE thing to look out for and some concrete steps to take this week. If you're ready for a new and improved lifestyle, let's get started!

02:24 Self control vs. Self-abuse - are you doing THIS!?

04:08 A question for you

09:27 What does self control REALLY mean?

12:53 The #1 thing to watch out for!

14:45 How to get started TODAY!

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How to Find Your Purpose: Plenty of Questions to Ask Yourself AND a 3-Step Solution if Your Life Feels Meaningless

Sun, 12 May 2024 07:00:00 -0600

You can and you will find your purpose!

Thanks for stopping by. On today's episode we will discuss a major, major issue that many of us face.

How do you find your purpose in life?

Of course, no podcast (no matter how great 😉) can tell you your purpose. In fact, despite all the challenges and struggles in my life, I have never struggled with my purpose.

So what can I really tell you?

If you are feeling boredom and dissatisfaction, if you are asking "what is the point of my life," and if you don't have any goals or a reason to keep going...

Let me jump in right there! By listening to this episode:

-- You will know EXACTLY WHAT PURPOSE MEANS and LEARN 2 MASSIVE words that you can begin to think about.

-- You will get a dozen questions that you can ask yourself with those two words in mind so you can start CLEARLY seeing where your Purpose may lie AND

--You will come away with a plan of action to start defining your Purpose for yourself.

Why am I qualified to tell you all this?

Well, I will also share a bit of my story. How pain and trauma in my childhood led me exactly to my Purpose today. In hindsight, I can see how I lived out this process and found the MEANING OF MY LIFE.

So take 20 minutes today and let's talk about what purpose means and where to look if you're searching for yours. Listen now!

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(0:00) Intro and what to expect. Are you looking in the right places?

(4:24) What is the AAXR framework and how can you use it to find your purpose?

(6:59) What does PURPOSE really mean??

(8:29) A chapter of my story: how did pain lead to purpose for me?

(11:00) The most important question to ask

(13:40) Bored? Dissatisfied? Your purpose begins right there, right now!

(15:10) Understanding the AAXR Framework: 3 steps you can begin this week

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Are You Looking for a FOOLPROOF Way to Quit Your Bad Habits & Develop Yourself? Try These 3 Steps to Improve Your Self-Discipline!

Wed, 08 May 2024 07:00:00 -0600

No one can tell you how to live your life!

This is a big reason why we fail to quit our bad habits using SOMEONE ELSE'S advice.

But of course, you'd still like help with a plan of action, right?

Wouldn't it be great if someone could give us a personalized method for curing our anxiety or stopping unhealthy habits like smoking, pornography use or procrastination?

This is exactly what this podcast can do for you.

I cannot judge you and I can't instruct you on how to live your life.

Instead I want to share with you a process that you can use FOR YOURSELF to create solutions for yourself.

Need a remedy for anxiety? Want to quit smoking pot? Need to stop using TikTok for awhile?

You can do these things and together we can develop a plan to make this happen.

In this episode, I will explain how Acceptance of your habits, Self-expression, and Reflection are the 3 steps you can begin TODAY to start to see a way forward for yourself.

In just 10 minutes, I will load you up with:

Why you must Accept your bad habits FIRST,

How to Express yourself,

And how you can Reflect on your life to actually improve your self-control!

So, join me for a quick 10 minutes, and let's get you going on a personalized plan to see yourself in a new light! Listen now!

(0:00) - Intro and what to expect PLUS why this podcast is DIFFERENT

(02:50) - Why you must first accept yourself as you are before taking action

(04:10) - EXACTLY HOW to take control of YOUR LIFE with self-expression

(06:02) - How can self-reflection be a remedy for anxiety!?

(08:20) - A difficult question many of us must ask our self.

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How to Feel Good About Yourself This Month: Feeling Down? In a Rut? This is the Reminder I Needed!

Fri, 03 May 2024 07:00:00 -0600

Thanks for checking out the Self-Control podcast!

Are you feeling down these days or feeling like you're in a rut?

Do you find yourself thinking about the bad things in life?

The most empowering part of this podcast is that I will share with you behaviours and tips that you can begin today to feel better sooner than later.

So when it comes to "not feeling 100%" or if you're looking to change your life for the better, let me drop some wisdom on ya.

In this episode, I will share with you EXACTLY what I had to do last month when I was feeling down and not at my best.

I'll give you one word to REMOVE from your vocabulary AND the #1 way we MAKE THINGS WORSE for our self that we can STOP RIGHT NOW.

The second half of this episode might not be for everyone, but I think it's time I started sharing a little bit of my spiritual journey in the hopes that it might inspire you.

So, if you're ready to feel better this month, and you want a plan of action, look no further. Take 15 minutes and get ready to FEEL BETTER this month!

Frustration and Self-Doubt Are a Result of THIS Habit: Practice Mindfulness and Watch Your Mood & Focus Improve!

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0600

On today's Mindfulness Minute, we'll continue talking about natural remedies for anxiety, as well as understanding self-doubt and frustration.

Ultimately, these are a problem of being distracted.

But distraction doesn't happen here or there, it happens ALL OVER our life. It is a way of life.

You want improved productivity? You want to feel happy? Proud?

Focus!

Easier said than done, but practice makes perfect. Let's talk about it. In less than 10 minutes, I will leave you with something you can start this week to level up your mindfulness practice. Let's go!

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What Do You Actually Need to Do for Better Self-Discipline?

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0600

If self-discipline happens in our mind, what are the actual, physical tasks we can do to strengthen it?

One of these behaviours is EXPRESSION.

But how do you express? What are you supposed to say?

How does it help?

All of this will be answered in less than 10 minutes. In this episode, I will explain how expression frees us from a life of "not thinking for our self" and tell you exactly what I had to express (and how to do it) in order to quit numerous bad habits.

So if you're looking for some advice on quitting a bad habit or starting some real work on your own life, start here!

(00:57) What to expect in this episode

(2:46) Recap last episode - Awareness, Acceptance, Expression

(4:34) Why don't you express yourself?

(5:52) How to know if you aren't thinking for yourself

(7:14) WHAT exactly are you supposed to express?

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How Can You Focus Better? 3 Steps That Took Me Forever to Learn, but Just 15 Minutes to Share With You!

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0600

I want to let you know that YES, there are natural ways to increase focus and concentration.

The fact that you are reading this means you have already started. So let's keep going!

If you are aware that you struggle to stay focussed...

Or if anxiety is getting worse because you can't achieve your goals...

Now is the time to bring mindfulness into your life. These improvements won't come over night, but it's time to start the process of repetition.

Through watching our self and our thoughts over and over, magic happens!

Today, I'll tell you what I learned from my many nights of stress eating, and share with you how a little bit of awareness led to a whole lot of focus.

Plus I will suggest a behaviour you can start RIGHT NOW to improve your focus!

In 15 minutes you can gain from my years of trial and error. What do you have to lose? Listen now and improve your focus this month!

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This is the BREAKTHROUGH That Finally Helped Me Quit My BAD HABITS: Master This and You Will Too!

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0600

For years, I was in the grip of both a pornography and marijuana addiction. Many, many days of my youth wasted.

Toxic habits like these lower our energy, put us in a bad mood, ruin our self-confidence, and WORST OF ALL, they blind us to who we truly are! They rob us of our potential.

Looking back on how I quit these 10 and 15-year-long addictions, I have developed a clear process that I want to share with you. You can apply this process to nearly any toxic habit or vice.

And you have already begun the first step. So let's keep going.

Join me now, and in less than 15 minutes, I will tell you about the SHIFT in my thinking that helped me finally quit those shameful, stinky behaviours and feel proud of who I was. This is a shift you can begin TODAY.

Listen now!

And make sure to subscribe, because our next few episodes are going to go deep on the third step of this process.

You won't want to miss out on this chance to EXPLODE your self-development and surprise your friends and family this summer.

(0:00) Intro and what to expect - why am I qualified to help you?

(02:06) Step 1 - What was really preventing me from quitting?

(06:24) Step 2 - How can you master your time and focus on the present?

(09:00) Step 3 - The ACTION we must take to end toxic habits for good

(10:38) Recap

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Need Help Focussing? Use This Natural Remedy for Anxiety and Watch Your Productivity Improve

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0600

There are too many ways to be distracted these days.

So why add to that by distracting yourself?

If you find that you're not getting enough done, not staying on task, and struggling to concentrate, you may be asking yourself "how can I focus better?"

Then the anxiety starts to creep in...

Not getting enough done, falling behind, doubting yourself.

This has been a major problem for me, but through mindfulness I have begun to find ways to both manage my anxiety and improve my focus and attention.

In this episode, I will give you my 3 pillars of Mindfulness and walk you through a real-life example of how I was distracting myself and causing my own anxiety.

Using these 3 steps repeatedly, I believe anyone can find relief from anxiety and improve their ability to focus on what needs to be done.

So join me for another Mindfulness Minute and you'll be on your way to less anxiety and more productivity in just 10 minutes. Let's get started!

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Are You Ready to STOP Those Same Old Bad Habits but Need Help With a Plan of Action? These 3 Steps Saved My Life!

Wed, 03 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0600

I have spent years trying to understand why I fell into toxic habits like pornography, marijuana, and overeating.

I tried and failed to quit those habits more times than I can count.

Today, I consider myself free and clear of both porn and weed. Now I am working on healthy eating. (I've lost 30lbs, but the battle continues!)

It wasn't until I regularly did these 3 things that I began to understand why I self-sabotaged with harmful behaviours. Then and only then, was I able to quit.

In this episode, I will share these 3 steps: Acceptance, Awareness and Expression, and I will walk you through exactly what that means with real-life examples.

I truly believe that when it comes to non-life-threatening addictions and bad habits, we can all be empowered TODAY if we are willing to look deeper. There's nowhere else to go or anything you have to buy.

But how do you start? What questions do you ask? Where do you look? What do you actually do?

All of that is laid out here in just 20 minutes. Join me as I continue to understand my own self-sabotage and toxic habits and work to leave them behind. Let's go!

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(0:00) Intro and what we've been talking about lately

(2:35) Today's topic - desire, numbness and bad habits

(5:14) The big breakthrough I had thanks to journalling

(8:00) What can binge eating and pornography abuse teach us about our self?

(10:20) Step 1 - Acceptance

(13:34) Step 2 - Awareness

(14:56) Step 3 - Expression

(16:23) How can this process help us find more direction and purpose?

(18:00) One more question to ask yourself

(20:55) Wrap-up

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You Have Literal SUPER POWERS! But Are You Using Them For Good or Evil? Here is the Formula for REAL SELF CONTROL!

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0600

We humans are gifted with many great powers.

In this episode I will remind you of two of them: the ability to see the past, present and future, and the ability to talk to our self.

But as the late Uncle Ben said, "with great power comes great responsibility."

Are you worried about your future? Guilty about your past?

Do you talk to yourself like an enemy or a friend?

Do you see and express the life you want? The life you could build?

Or do you crap all over yourself and others for mistakes made and unfair outcomes?

Why? And for how much longer?

If you are sick and tired of your own limiting beliefs dragging you down...

You're done with feeling guilty about the past...

If there's stupid, toxic habits holding you back...

You already hold the key. This the formula for ROCK HARD, unbreakable self-control.

Let's talk about putting your SUPER POWERS to work for you TODAY.

Listen now and make April 2024 your best month yet!

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Can Mindfulness Help You Quit an Unhealthy Habit? Yes, and You Can Start RIGHT NOW With These 3 Steps

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0600

Is there a so-called "bad habit" in your life that you're trying to quit?

How's that going?

Have you considered that maybe it has something to teach you before it leaves your life?

My biggest and longest addictions took years to break, but over that time I learned so much about myself.

So hopefully, using what I learned, you can get past those unhealthy habits much quicker and still get the benefits of living an authentic life.

Today's episode is a little longer but I think you'll find it jam-packed with value. Above all, I will give you 3 steps toward understanding and developing past your toxic, unhealthy habits.

I also want to share with you the story of the 5-year process of quitting my addiction to pornography. I used these exact steps so you can trust that they work.

If it's time to grow up and get over these things that are holding you back, let's take that determination and put it to work.

It may not happen overnight, but by starting the process you will immediately get stronger and more aware. Why wait any longer? Let's go!

0:00 - Intro and what to expect

2:34 - The first challenge you will encounter in this process

7:03 - Where do we start if it feels TOO HARD?

9:07 - Step #1 - Improving the limiting belief language we use to talk to our self

11:03 - The 5-year journey to quitting pornography addiction and Step #2

16:30 - Step #3 - Patience and pursuing your "Why"

21:53 - Recapping the 3 steps: How can you finally develop past your vices?

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How To Empower Yourself RIGHT NOW: The Tools You Need to Be Productive & End Unhealthy Habits Are With You Already!

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0600

Everywhere you look, someone is trying to sell you a miracle cure or a product that will change your life.

I'm no different.

However- I believe the cure and the product exist within you already. I'm just encouraging you to look and listen hard enough to find them.

So, if you're working on improving some unhealthy habits...

If you have mental health issues, and you're feeling:

-Guilt and shame about your past

-Fear or hopelessness about the future

-Like becoming someone else, someone different

Maybe you're self-sabotaging, and setting yourself up for failure, because it's all you know.

Whatever it is, you can empower yourself IMMEDIATELY and begin living the life you deserve TODAY.

This is the power of how we speak to our self and how we listen to our self.

In just 20 minutes, I want to share with you the massive shift I have made lately that has improved my mood and mental health and brought me closer to being myself.

The best part is, there was nothing I had to buy or anywhere I had to go. This form of self-care and self-development can be a part of your everyday life.

So if you're done with self-abusive thoughts, and talking to yourself like an enemy...

If it's time to get more from life and give more to life...

If you want more self-control and less shame...

Listen now. I promise you it's just a few thoughts away. Let's start today.

(0:00) Intro and what to expect

(2:45) Recapping Binary Entrapment

(3:45) How do we "choose to lose" and surrender self control through our thoughts?

(5:05) The first thing you can do TODAY!

(7:16) The second thing you can do TODAY!

(9:45) How do we trap ourselves with our thoughts?

(11:36) This is how I ended my limiting beliefs and stopped feeling ashamed

(13:55) How can we free ourselves from self-abuse and feeling worthless?

(17:45) Wrap-up and what's next

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This is the Mindset Shift ANYONE Can Make If Guilt, Shame and Fear are Holding You Back

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0600

In our last few episodes we've been talking about Binary Entrapment.

What the hell does that mean and how can it help you?

It is THE fundamental understanding I needed to quit my addictions and improve my mental health.

This is something you CAN control if you're looking to stop feeling guilty, be less distracted and quit self-abuse and end self-sabotage.

So in the interests of communicating it to you as easily as possible...

Here is a 10 minute recap I did on my phone. Consider it my personal voicemail message for you.

Let me know if this helps.

What will you do this week to break free of your binary entrapment?

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Are You Still Being Childish: Running From Your Past, Crying About the Present, and Day-Dreaming About the Future? Let's Grow Up Together & Get Real Results!

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0600

This is part 2 of the previous episode. Start there if you haven't already.

Frankly, I lived in a very childish way for a long time. Now that I've begun to really grow up, I'm reflecting on how I grew out of my addictions and limiting beliefs.

It is childish, and small, and immature to sit there and hate the present moment.

It is stupid to wish things were different.

It doesn't do me any good to let the scars from my past push me into distraction and fear. Push me away from living!

We all do it, but the healing begins in the moment.

When we responsibly reflect on our past and stop throwing away the present for an imaginary future.

In today's episode I will quickly give you the 3 steps I use everyday to stop being a baby and take control of my life.

While we do not have control of the future or the past, the more we do these 3 things, the more we can understand our self and the more certain we can be of where we're going.

Listen now and let me know what you think! Make sure to subscribe and be notified of new episodes.

0:00 - Intro and what to expect

1:27 - Why is journalling so important and how can you start journalling

5:28 - What does it mean to self-reflect and can we control the future?

10:50 - How can you stop being ashamed?

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Are You Planning to Change Tomorrow, Next Month or Next Year? Congratulations, You're Distracting Yourself From Real Progress

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0600

All of us, myself included, have said "I need to change!"

And then we say tomorrow, or next time, or next month.

But I have discovered that that very mindset--that way of thinking-- is TOXIC!

So whether it comes to quitting bad habits, or working on slowing down an addiction, we have all made the mistake of distracting ourself with the future.

Substance abuse, behavioural addictions like gambling and sex, and unproductive habits like procrastination and lack of self care...

All of these are a response to painful, misunderstood moments in our past!

We run from our past, and we abuse our self by saying I need to quit in the future. It becomes a hamster wheel of blindness.

Blindness to what, you ask?

Who we are in the moment.

If you are looking to further develop yourself beyond your unhelpful, harmful habits...

If you believe you are capable of more and deserve more...

If it's time to take control of your urges and drive your life where it needs to go...

Let this be the start! Take 15 minutes today to hear me out. Understand this concept and get ready for part 2 where I'll lay out actual solutions that anyone can begin THIS WEEK!

And don't forget to subscribe so you'll be notified of that next episode!

(0:00) - Opening and what to expect

(2:04) - What is Binary Entrapment and how does it make our addictions worse?

(5:42) - A recent example of addiction in my life and what I learned this week

(11:28) - What does it look like to grow past our self-abuse? How do we know?

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I Didn't Start to Burn Fat & Lose Weight Until I Stopped This MENTAL Mistake: The Body of Your Dreams Begins in Your Mind

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0600

If we spend 2 hours a day eating, then in 70 years, that's over 50, 000 hours!

Doesn't that seem like something we should pay close attention to?

And yet, because it is so routine and habitual, eating becomes automatic.

We eat whatever, whenever, and do other things at the same time.

Now, it's not my place to judge how you live your life, but...

If you're like I was, and you are dissatisfied with how you look and feel in some way, then it may be time to examine HOW you eat.

For me, I essentially gained weight from the day I was born till I turned 34. (Which obviously makes sense up to a certain point.)

But when I started to feel a little too heavy, and started to wonder why, for all this working out and hiking, I didn't have a lean body and 6-pack abs...

I knew it was time to look deeper.

I devised a whole new system of eating for myself, which I have talked about*, but nothing changed until I stopped this ONE behaviour.

Gaining insight into distracted eating and mindless living has allowed me to better nourish myself and get the results I want. So I want to share this idea with you.

If you're working on burning stubborn fat, losing belly fat, or you're looking for weight loss tips, I believe that mindful eating is often overlooked. Let's dig into it right now and get you going on something that can start TODAY!

In less than 15 minutes I'll explain how distracted eating is a symptom of mindless living and share with you the shift I had to make to begin eating well and looking good ;)

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*For more on Improving Your Eating, check out Season 3 Episode 88 from October 16, 2023:

"Low Energy? Know You Can Look Better? Wasting Money on Junk Food? Take These 3 Steps to Heal Your Relationship to Food and Get More Out of Life!"

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DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not medical advice. Consult a qualified medical practitioner before making any major lifestyle changes.

Interested in Self-Improvement? You're Probably Just Self-Sabotaging! Once I Made THIS Shift, My Dreams Started Coming True!

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0600

Self-improvement is a scam.

Many, many people (myself included) try to gain recognition, or make money, selling YOU the idea that you need to improve.

No more. At least not for me. It's time for me to be more honest with you, the listener.

If you're crawling around the internet, looking at YouTube videos, and dreaming that you could be like those social media influencers...

If you're burning and bitter with the idea that you need to change and be better...

Just stop.

To be "like someone," to be "someone else," to be "better" is a trap we set for ourselves. It's a mindset we use which ultimately holds us back.

(Might be time for me to change the name of this podcast, huh?)

Is it any wonder that you keep making the same mistakes while wishing you could be someone else? You can't be someone else!

What's worse - when we're dealing with addictions or bad habits or procrastination...

When there ARE areas of our life that are un-developed...

This desire to quit, or change, or be different is a major distraction. It is self-sabotage!

So, today's episode is the beginning of a brand new journey. This is the process I used to quit porn, quit weed, and lose 40 lbs. I want to share with you exactly how I did it: by developing my self-understanding and stopping the self-abuse that I inflicted with my thoughts!

Anyone can begin this work because it is the invitation to create your own self-image. I am not giving you anything; I am just telling you a story of how I came to know myself.

And in that self-knowing came the freedom from pain and distraction, and a life I could only dream of.

If you want a fresh perspective to quitting addiction, quitting bad habits, stopping self-sabotage, dealing with anxiety or depression, this is the beginning of the best I have to offer. Listen now and shoot me a message this week.

-Patrick

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You Can Develop Self-Confidence and Self-Respect and Stop Self-Sabotage If You're Willing to Do This!

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0600

I've been away for awhile talking to the voices in my head.

Now, I'm not making fun of those with real mental illness, but ask yourself this:

Aren't there voices in your mind too?

Anxious thoughts, self-doubt, fear of failure?

What if we could use those voices for good? To actually get where we want in life?

There are two things you can start today that will do exactly that for you.

In this exclusive, audio-only episode I will walk you through how I:

Quiet down the anxious chatter in my mind AND deal with the self-sabotaging voice in my head that distracts me and tells me to "play small."

And best of all, these steps can actually increase your self-confidence; this work will boost your self-respect.

All of this has, over time, lead to me being more accepted by my peers.

As a bonus, I will include a natural remedy for anxiety that you can do every morning.

So if you're ready to grow your self-confidence and develop self-respect, take just 20 minutes and hear me out.

If it works (or if it doesn't) I want you to let me know. So listen now and get ready to find the acceptance that you so desperately want. The tools you need already exist within you.

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(0:00) Intro and what to expect

(03:53) Story time! Why did I punch myself in the gut?

(07:35) Step 1 - Controlling the voice we use to talk to our self

(09:23) Step 2 - Listening to the many voices in your head

(11:07) Do this every morning to calm your anxiety

(15:31) Wrap-up - So how do we increase self-respect again?

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5 Steps to Improving Your Discipline TODAY

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0600

"How can I develop unshakeable discipline like Cristiano Ronaldo?"

A good question, but it starts us off on the wrong foot.

In this episode I will share with you my process for developing discipline FOR our self and BY our self. The most empowering thing is that you can start RIGHT NOW and see changes immediately.

So if you're looking to feel better, get more out of life, and be more productive--it might not come overnight-- but there are steps we can take today. Let's get started!

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Bad Habits Starting to Take a Toll on Your Life? Wondering Where to Look for Advice? Here's What I'd Tell My Old Addict Self

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0600

Recently a listener reached out to me and asked how I learned what I know.

This episode is my answer to that.

So much of my insight into mental health has been through my own struggles with addiction and bad habits. I was able to learn so much by understanding and overcoming pornography, marijuana, and overeating.

That is all I can offer you: the courage to observe and understand yourself is your key to freedom.

So if you're looking to improve your life in some way, try starting here.

Listen now and I'll get you started!

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Cowardly Posture Was Holding Me Back All My Life! Are You Doing It Too? Let's Stand Up and Kick Ass Together!

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0600

Some listeners have been curious about my personal story. So today I want to share a little bit of my journey.

This is the tale of how I went from anxious, introverted, and afraid to feeling strong and empowered. I believe that if you are willing to try mindfulness, and to reflect upon your past actions, you can begin this journey too.

The most empowering part of this process is that we can start right now and do it every day! It doesn't take money or any extra time. This is the story of self-control!

Listen now and I will share the dangers of poor posture, some signs that you may be self-medicating, and just what is at stake if we don't take control of our body.

So let's stand up straight together this month and start building a life we deserve.

(0:00) - Introduction

(01:58) - Just how bad was my posture? And what's the big deal?

(05:42) - How I began to improve my posture and quit some major addictions

(07:02) - The POWERFUL realization I had as I continued examining my posture

(11:39) - How mindfulness became my way forward to BECOMING ME!

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Are You Trying to Find Yourself and Figure Out Where to Go? This 3-Step Process is How I Created a Life I Deserve!

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0600

Constant anxiety about the future, or guilt about the past, distracts us from living in the present. If this goes on long enough, we lose track of who we are and what we want. Or worse...

We never get to know who we are, and we don't live the life we deserve.

Taking ownership of our life begins in the mind.

If you want more out of life, and you want to stop this frantic, uncertain way of living, you must begin to take control of your thoughts.

This has been the great realization of my life. Of course I'm scared of the future when I don't trust myself to get there!

In this episode, I will discuss how mindfulness plus scheduling your time (and journalling about your past) are the immediate steps anyone can take today to start building the life they want to live.

This is not complicated and it's not hard. In less than 15 minutes, you can begin to develop greater self awareness and ease your anxiety. These are the stepping stones to a happier, more confident YOU! You have the keys but you must open the door. Let's get started!

Also, make sure to listen to the last episode on how to use journalling for self-awareness to get the most out of this process.

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Journalling for Mindfulness: How I Made Peace With My Past and Became Optimistic About the Future

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0600

Anxiety about your future, and guilt about your past, are two major reasons for discomfort in the present. We think our self into negativity daily.

So if you are working on mindfulness, and becoming more aware of your thoughts, you can now begin to keep a record of these behaviours.

It's one thing to be aware of our negative thoughts, and the times we lose focus and become distracted, but are you ready to take these moments and make something useful from them?

For me, journalling has accelerated my self-development and made me aware of who I am. Having the courage to write your life story will no doubt do this for you as well.

In this episode, I'll explain exactly how journalling pairs with mindful awareness in the present so that you can both feel better in the present and deal with things that happened in your past.

Listen now and let's find balance in our life this week!

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For more on journalling search these episodes in our feed:

Nov. 30, 2022 - How To Start Journaling Today: 5 Tips For Beginners and Writing Prompts for Newbies Like You

Jan. 9, 2023 - How To Use Your Journal to Begin Self-Discovery, Identify & Quit Toxic Habits, and Start Living a Better Life in 2023

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The Simple Behaviour You Can Use TODAY to Reduce Anxiety and Negative Emotion

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0600

How much of your anxiety is caused by what you have to do later today?

Are you overwhelmed by life? Do the simplest things begin to pile up and it all feels impossible?

What about guilt or shame from the past?

Harsh words that were said. Important tasks procrastinated again.

Those feelings are valid, but is RIGHT NOW the right time to be thinking about all these monsters from other dimensions?

Events in the future, regrets from the past: they're not here with you now are they?

I lived this way for many years, distracted by my thoughts and creating negative emotion for myself. Today I want to share with you how I am working to stop making things worse for myself and taking ownership of my mental health.

And you can do it too.

We'll continue our exploration of mindfulness and discuss one simple technique to add to your mindfulness practice to get a hold of this tendency to think ourselves into pain. Let's have a better today! Listen now!

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How to Fix Your Social Anxiety: 3 Tips That Make Me Feel At Ease Around Others (Milestone 3 of 3)

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0600

Social anxiety sucks. We want to be popular, we want to be liked...

Hell, we just want a friend or two!

Could mindfulness be your friend as you work to become more of a people person?

I still struggle from time to time in social situations but these 3 steps help when I feel overwhelmed. Give them a shot and let me know how it goes!

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This episode is the third in a series of 3 Mindfulness Milestones. Times in your day when you can check in with yourself and ask those three Mindfulness Questions we discussed in the last few episodes.

For more on mindfulness make sure to listen to the episodes dated Jan. 17, 21 and 24, 2024.

And make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss our upcoming episodes on getting EVEN MORE out of your Mindfulness practice

New episodes every Sunday and Wednesday.

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Do You Worry That You Don't Know Who You Are? Do You Feel Constantly Distracted? There is a Better Way! (Milestone 2 of 3)

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0600

It is very easy to go through life DISTRACTED.

TikTok, Facebook, Netflix, Podcasts...

Constant music, constant videos, un-ending noise!

What if all that time spent living life with one eye, or one ear, on the phone was slowly draining you?

Who you are, what you do, what you want...

You've never fully understood those things because you were distracted all the time. Distracted by media, by technology, by other people, and by your own fantasies and daydreams!

Is it time to get a grip? To get a clear picture of who you are and what you want?

I have struggled with all this myself and so I want to share this very important MIndfulness Milestone with you.

Listen now, for just 10 minutes, and go forward to become a more focussed, confident version of You in the next month.

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This episode is the second in a series of 3 Mindfulness Milestones. Times in your day when you can check in with yourself and ask those three Mindfulness Questions we discussed in the last few episodes.

For more on mindfulness make sure to listen to the episodes dated Jan. 17, 21 and 24, 2024. (Season 4, Episodes 12-14)

For the first MIndfulness Milestone, see Jan. 28, 2024 (Season 4, Episode 15)

And make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss the final Mindfulness Milestones

New episodes every Sunday and Wednesday.

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How to Have the Day You Want: Use This 3-Step Checklist First Thing in the Morning (Milestone 1 of 3)

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0600

Do you reach for your phone within a few minutes of waking up?

How does that make you feel?

Blasting your tired eyes with bright white light. Filling your mind with other people's thoughts and bad news.

Does that seem like a great way to begin another precious day on planet earth?

If you would like to begin your day in a way that serves YOU...

In a way that makes you feel calm, and able, and ready to deliver...

Try this simple 3-step process in the first few minutes of waking up.

Listen now and have a good morning!

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This episode is the first in a series of 3 Mindfulness Milestones. Times in your day when you can check in with yourself and ask those three Mindfulness Questions we discussed in the last few episodes.

For more on mindfulness make sure to listen to the episodes dated Jan. 17, 21 and 24, 2024.

And make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss the next 2 Mindfulness Milestones!

New episodes every Sunday and Wednesday.

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Mindfulness Minute #02 - Why Should You Care About Mindfulness?

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0600

Any challenge in your life can be solved with the help of mindfulness. But how exactly?

Overwhelmed? Out of Control? Falling Short? There is One Thing You Can Do Immediately to Feel Better! (Mindfulness Part 3 of 3)

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0600

If you have been listening to our recent episodes on mindfulness, you may feel overwhelmed by just how out-of-control and distracting your own thoughts can be.

You are not alone.

Talking about mindfulness has forced me to confront the fact that I am constantly thinking about the past or the future, and distracting myself when I should be focussed.

So what can we do? What can we do when we realize we are distracted and daydreaming all the time?

The answer lies right inside you.

Come with me and let's finish this series on mindfulness right at the heart. (Or the lungs, as it may be.)

Take a deep breath, chin up, and listen now if you're ready to get a grip on life and continue your mindfulness practice.

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Mindfulness Minute #01 - What Is Mindfulness?

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0600

The first of many Mindfulness Minutes. Bonus episodes for you with the reminder to stay mindful during your day.

Enjoy!

What Can You Do When Stress, Worry and Anxiety Ruin Your Everyday Life? (Mindfulness Part 2 of 3)

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0600

"We are what we repeatedly do," wrote American historian Will Durant (paraphrasing Aristotle).

And so if you repeatedly find yourself falling into stress, anxiety, worry, or any other negative emotion when you'd rather be... living your life, it may be time to ask:

Am I really living?

The truth is, much of our time on this earth is spent doing the little things like commuting to work, eating, or cleaning up.

And if that time has become "prime time" for you to focus on negative thoughts, and stressing yourself out with what's to come, then you risk ALWAYS being distracted by this negativity no matter what you are trying to do.

Big moments. Small moments. All of them ruined by your thoughts about something else.

I lived this way for years. Decades maybe. And I still fall into those old patterns, but since discovering mindfulness, I have begun to free myself from this self-imposed pain and found the pleasure of controlling what and when I "think."

Let's not forget: it is our thoughts that drive most of our negative emotion.

Mindfulness is a quest to observe our thoughts and reduce the thoughts that hurt us.

In this episode, I will refresh you on those 3 Mindfulness Checkpoints and then take the first 2 into a real world situation, so that you can begin your mindfulness practice.

How can observing yourself, and asking these basic questions, help you control your stress and anxiety?

You'll have to listen to find out. So take just 15 minutes to unlock your most powerful tool--your mind--and begin a better life today.

(0:00) Intro and recap the 3 Mindfulness Checkpoints

(02:02) Focussing on the present when commuting to work

(07:02) Thinking acting in unison while doing everyday tasks

(09:03) The consequences of distracting ourselves with our own thoughts!

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What Is Mindfulness and How Can You Use It to FINALLY Live the Life You Deserve? (Part 1 of 3)

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0600

Mindfulness is a tool that anyone can use at anytime to feel better immediately.

Not bad, right?

But what's the catch?

You need to be willing to define it and use it all the time!

In this episode, I will share with you my current definition of mindfulness and give you 3 questions to ask yourself if you are feeling stressed out, hopeless or uncertain about life.

Make sure you are following this podcast because the next 2 episodes are going to break down these 3 questions and support you as you strive to keep developing yourself.

A better life is possible for you. You can begin to work on your emotional outbursts, bad habits, stress, and sadness with the greatest gift you have: your own mind.

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Further listening:

To see mindfulness in action, check out the following episode where I used a mindfuln approach to overcoming a bad habit. Search this one in our feed!

"What Is Mindfulness and How Can You Use It To Quit Bad Habits and Improve Your Life?"

(Season 3, Episode 45 - May 23, 2023)

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Isn't it Time to Grow Up and Quit Looking at Porn? How Bad Habits Rob Us of Our Wellbeing (And What To Do About It)

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0600

Not only was I a heavy marijuana user for many years, I also used pornography for even longer than that!

Sometimes I think it's a miracle I ever made it out of my parents' basement.

And I am not here to preach to you about your life choices.

But!

I want to let you know a secret that I have discovered since quitting both porn and weed...

Each time you reach for the pipe, the cigarettes, the cellphone, the hand lotion...

You are ignoring your intuition as it cries out for freedom.

Inside you is a voice that wants to be strong, to be happy, to be YOU!

But each time we ignore that voice, and choose cheap pleasure that only hurts us, that voice gets quieter and quieter. You're killing your intuition. And you risk becoming even more lost.

If you're thinking about cleaning up your life this year, or doing away with a bad habit, listen to this episode and really think about it. The path to a better life becomes clearer the second you start walking! Listen now and let's get going!

(0:00) Intro and what to expect

(01:25) Recapping the 3 warning signs of mind-body disconnect

(03:59) How porn and marijuana use "blunts our intuition"

(08:10) The benefits of addressing your bad habits and re-connecting mind and body

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Is Your Lack of Self-Confidence Holding You Back? Are Your Emotions Running Wild? Try This to Get Back on Track!

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0600

It can be very hard to accept that YOU are the one holding yourself back in life.

The silver lining is that YOU also have the power to get out of your own way!

In this episode I want to share with you the 3 ways I was holding myself back in life especially during the time I was a heavy weed smoker.

Whether or not you use marijuana, if you feel like you could be getting more out of life, do not ignore these 3 warning signs that YOU are to blame.

I also want to share with you an idea that I've developed over many years. It's the secret I discovered to healing myself and learning to listen to myself.

So, if you're ready to get your life up and running again, or if you know that you can do more and be better, check out this episode for 3 warning signs and one HUGE key to stepping forward. Let's go!

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The Surprising Benefit of Improving Your Focus: 3 Steps for CRUSHING Your Goals With Fewer Distractions

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0600

We've all heard it: attention is currency.

Well, it's time you started paying yourself!

Our ability to focus, and to control our attention, is one of our strongest tools and greatest gifts.

With the power of visualizing, and reframing your current problems, you can unlock this great power to achieve your goals.

As an added bonus- this can also help with impulse control and managing bad habits.

In this episode, I will recap the idea of reframing your problems through focus and introduce 2 more concepts:

The benefits of scheduling when to focus AND how focus on our goals helps us control bad habits!

If you enjoyed last week's episode on focus, then this is the perfect follow up for you! Check it out!

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Further listening:

Find this episode in our feed from Dec. 27, 2023 for more on improving your focus!

"Do You Want More Out of Life in 2024? You Can Have What You Deserve If You're Willing to Make This ONE Improvement TODAY!"

Or watch on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/zMn_rk9PTmA

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Don't Give Up on Your New Year's Resolution! How to Find Clarity on EXACTLY What to Do to Reach Your Goals

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 07:00:00 -0600

Is your New Year's resolution starting to seem a little difficult?

Perhaps there's a goal you want to achieve that seems too far away,

Or even a bad habit you just can't break...

How are we supposed to know just what to do?

There's no instruction manual for our life!

Where do we find the confidence to take the right steps?

In today's episode, I'll give you two important key words to work with:

CLARITY and COURAGE.

We will walk through 3 steps for getting on track and achieving your goals. And most importantly we will discuss how to find clarity on the exact right steps for you, and how to develop the courage to keep going.

STEP 1: Clearly defining your goals for action

STEP 2: Deciding to act

STEP 3: Track, observe and repeat

So take just 15 minutes and be ready to come away with an increased confidence in yourself. Listen now!

(0:00) - Intro

(02:03) - Patrick's story of looking for clarity

(04:31) - Is FEAR keeping you from taking this first step?

(07:30) - Example: losing weight by being courageous!?

(10:13) - Having the courage to observe yourself

(12:40) - What does courage really mean for you?

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One Surefire Way to Improve Your Mental Health & Feel Optimistic About Your Life In 2024

Sun, 31 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Are you spending a lot of time on social media or watching the news?

Do you believe it's important to know "what's going on"?

While that may be alright in small doses, the horrors of the outside world do not shrink or get better just because YOU choose to focus on them.

So it may be necessary to ask yourself: is this the kind of information I really need to consume?

In today's episode, Patrick will consider the infamous and popular meme,

"Strong men create good times, good times create soft men, and soft men create hard times."

And use that quote as a way to get you thinking about how bad news affects your mental health.

But there is a deeper level to this quote as well. Thinking like this can be very, very toxic.

So take 10 minutes to consider this argument today and be ready to ask yourself if outside influences and blaming others has taken a toll on your mind and spirit.

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Do You Want More Out of Life in 2024? You Can Have What You Deserve If You're Willing to Make This ONE Improvement TODAY!

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0600

At this time of year, you may be thinking about how you can improve in some area of your life going forward.

I am here to tell you that you can achieve what you want in life.

And this is not just me being nice so you'll listen to my podcast.

I have discovered that what I really want out of life can start to take shape when I do this one basic thing...

FOCUS on it!

This may seem simple, but there is a lot that goes into it. Lucky for you, this episode breaks down exactly what I mean by focus, how to start improving your focus, and the #1 tool I use to help stay focussed through the week.

So whether you want to get in shape, work harder and earn more, or just be a better person for your loved ones...

You can do it if you are willing to take control of HOW and WHAT you think.

Let's talk about this and get you going. Tune in now, take 20 minutes, and get razor-sharp focus on your better life RIGHT NOW!

(0:00) - Intro

(02:36)- Where does a better life start?

(4:05) - What to expect in this episode

(5:54) - How do we define FOCUS? What does it mean for you? & What happens when our focus shifts to the bad things in life?

(11:11) - What to do if you're focussed on the wrong things

(13:23) - Getting back to basics to make focus easier

(15:12) - The number 1 tool I use to get focussed and stay focussed!

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Are You Sick of Being Socially Awkward? 3 Tips For You to Make a Bigger Impact on Others in 2024!

Sun, 24 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0600

We all have moments where we struggle to interact with other people.

Not speaking up, not keeping a conversation alive, not being present or engaged...

And we lose out on meaningful experiences as a result!

If this has become a habit, or a way of life for you, at what point will you say "enough is enough?"

Isn't it time other people realized that you do have good ideas and that you're someone worth having around?

Of course it is. But how?

For me, social awkwardness is a work in progress, but I want to share with you 3 tips I use when I want to show up and make a difference at work, with family, or in public. It may not change overnight, but you can start TODAY!

Check out these 3 simple tips and listen to the end for an important question we can all ask ourselves to eliminate our social anxiety for good someday.

(0:00) - Intro and what to expect

(02:37) - Step 1: stop comparing yourself to someone else

(06:42) - Step 2: If you can't be interesting, be interested

(11:24) - Step 3: Is your body holding you back?

(15:53) - A crucial question to ask yourself

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Three Steps Toward Better Self-Discipline: Simplify Your Thinking & Take Control of Your Life in 2024!

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0600

As someone who does a podcast called "Self Control," I could certainly use a little work on my own self-control from time to time.

If you're like me, you really only become aware of your self control or self discipline when it's lacking or when it's a challenge.

Addiction, bad habits, emotional outbursts, mindless consumption...

And then we snap back to reality and wonder how and why did I just lose control like that??

So, if any of this sounds like you:

Worrying about the past or future, obsessing over things you can't control, weakening yourself with bad habits or negative self-talk and doubt, unsure of yourself, or prone to emotional outbursts...

These are all signs of low self-control BUT they are also possible for you to fix.

If I can do it, so can you. I'd like to share with you the steps I'm making toward a better life through self control. And it may be easier than you think. Listen now!

(00:00) - Intro and what to expect

(02:17) - Step 1: Are you worrying about things you cannot control?

(06:33) - Try this if you are stressed out about what you can't control

(08:35) - The one thing YOU CAN control

(09:52) - How we can think ourselves away from low self-control

(11:48) - Get some easy wins today! Try these 2 tips

(12:54) - Step 2: Two questions to help you find your AUTHENTIC self

(14:17) - How and why are you weakening yourself?

(15:05) - How you can use addiction and bad habits to know yourself better

(16:48) - Examining your strengths and finding your power!

(19:23) - Step 3: Improving your emotional control

(21:36) - The physical side of emotional control

(22:26) - Learning to anticipate emotional triggers

(23:57) - Why emotional control is the third step here

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Further listening - Search these episodes in our feed for more great self-development tools!

"Mood Swings? Harsh Inner Critic? Obsessed With Being Perfect? How To Heal Your Ego and Live a Peaceful Life - Part 1 of 4" - S3E64 - Aug. 2, 2023

"What Is Mindfulness and How Can You Use It To Quit Bad Habits and Improve Your Life?" - S3E45 - May 23, 2023

"The NUMBER 1 Realization I Had to Make In Order To Beat My Addictions" - S3E40 - May 5, 2023

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Three Tools for Living with Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.) - Start Today and Have a Happy Holiday Season

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0600

For those of us in the Northern part of the world, the wintertime can be very hard on our mental and physical health.

Fewer hours of sunlight and colder temperatures mean less time spent outdoors and more time spent in darkness. It's no wonder many of us find the holiday season to be depressing and difficult.

So are you ready to do something about it this year? Or just keep shuffling through this difficult time?

When it comes to your well-being, you can probably take more control of it than you think. And you if you are open to a new challenge, then Patrick has 3 easy steps for you to start today!

If seasonal affective disorder has got you down, or even if stress and anxiety have set in, it doesn't have to be this way for long. Take just 13 minutes to tune in to this episode and consider if these 3 simple behaviours are right for you.

(00:00) - Intro and what to expect

(02:42) - Step 1: MOVE!

(05:48) - Step 2: Create a "Light Routine" For Yourself

(08:41) - Step 3: Write, write, write

(11:48) - Recap and outro

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Further Listening - Find These Episodes in Our Feed for More Self-Development Tools

"Could Your Hard Work Be Causing More Than Just Aches and Pains? How You Can Master the Mind-Body Connection & Start Feeling Better" - S3E69 - Aug. 16, 2023

"Refresh Yourself! This Is The Single Most Important Thing I've Ever Said On This Podcast" - S3E39 - April 28, 2023

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The Secret to Self-Confidence: How to Start and What to Do for Lasting High Self-Esteem

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Some people seem to effortlessly have high self-confidence. How do they do it?

Who cares?

If you want to improve your self-esteem and raise your self-confidence, the first thing to do is to stop looking at other people.

Self-confidence is the ultimate "you problem," and so you cannot look outside yourself for the answer. You need a "you solution"!

Thankfully for you, this episode will provide you with exactly that.

Patrick will give you concrete examples of how to generate self-confidence from within. He'll provide you with some examples of this in his life as well.

If you want to be taken seriously by other people, if you want to confidently and easily go out into the world and not be afraid of judgement...

You have to do the work inside of yourself first. Listen to this episode for exactly what that means and how you can start strutting your stuff all day long!

(1:29) - The first realization in our journey to higher self-esteem

(4:04) - How we live and act out the vicious cycle of low self-confidence

(5:34) - What does Self-esteem actually mean?? And how can we improve it? (With examples)

(9:35) - Have you even tried to know and challenge yourself?

(12:31) - How we raise our self-esteem internally in spite of our shortcomings

(15:55) - A message for the fellas... (18+)

(17:08) - Pursuing what's meaningful and building on what we have

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For more on Negational and Relational Thinking See:

Season 3, Episode 33 (April 5, 2023)

"Use This Simple Mindset Shift to Stop Worrying and Feeling Guilty and Start Enjoying Life TODAY!"

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Dealing With Bad Habits or Low Self-Esteem? Here's What This Podcast Can Do For You!

Sun, 03 Dec 2023 07:00:00 -0600

If you have come to the realization that something(s) in your life need work--whether it's bad habits holding you back, or a lack of self-confidence, or maybe you don't know who you are...

Congratulations. You have made the most difficult step: awareness.

And it's very common to go looking on the internet for solutions. But this podcast will not offer you the solutions YOU THINK you want.

This podcast will offer you something a little different. Not instructions, but an invitation.

The great thing about "you problems" is that they require "you solutions."

But how can we find the courage to solve our own problems? How do we know where to look?

On today's episode, we return to the beginning. Patrick will explain exactly how to use this podcast and how it can help you, if you let it.

He'll touch on the #1 realization he had to make to begin his self-development journey, and at the end, he'll give you an invitation.

Will you accept?

Listen now to get back in touch with yourself and what's important to you!

00:00 - Introduction and what to expect

01:56 - What can this podcast do for you and what's it all about?

04:54 - When should you use this podcast to help solve your problems?

08:41 - Who is this podcast for? Could it be you?

13:42 - The most important realization in Patrick's journey

17:57 - Your invitation

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Michelangelo, Ceiling of the Sistine Chapel

Ask This Question to Begin Your Self-Development Journey: The Road to a Better Life Begins TODAY!

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0600

What does the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel teach us about living a better life?

A lot, as it turns out.

Whether you are a person of faith, 100% atheist, or even if spirituality is not something you think about, this little story about God and Man has an important moral for YOU.

In this episode, Patrick will share with you the first step he had to take to begin building a better life for himself. In fact, it has less to do with God and everything to do with the person you can be.

Don't you have infinite potential if you'd just reach toward it?

So take 10 minutes, come with an open mind, and be ready to ask yourself this one straightforward question.

Whether you are building a better life now, or you'd like to one day be free of your pain and smile again, this episode is just for you.

Listen now!

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Is Social Media Making You Upset, Angry, Depressed or Hopeless? Use These Tools to Understand and Improve Your Mental Health!

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Social media is here to stay, whether we like it or not. The question is: are you using it, or is it using you?

A lot of what you see on your favourite platforms is designed to give you an emotional response and make you share this content with others.

And sadly, once you are hooked on this emotional response--whether it's fear, anger, or sadness-- it can be hard to break away from the scrolling and sharing.

So, if over the last few years, you've found yourself getting upset or depressed about the world and your fellow human beings, what can you do about that?

In this episode Patrick will break down EXACTLY how this 'emotional p*rn,' or emotionally-manipulative content affects you and gives you the tools to better identify it and deal with it.

We can't just quit social media and we can't avoid our emotions all the time. So let's use this as invitation to know ourselves deeper, become mindful, and become stronger in the face of this massive challenge.

Take 20 minutes to hear an example of this social media content, learn some new concepts and then go forward with some new knowledge to live better in this digital landscape!

(01:39) - What is emotional p*rn? What does it do to us?

(03:21) - Example of emotionally-manipulative content

(4:46) - How is this content presented in "Bad Faith"?

(7:33) - How this content DIVIDES and DISPOSSESSES us

(9:39) - The effect of this content on your mental health

(10:53) - Are you living in Bad Faith??

(12:10) - What can you do today to improve your emotions?

(13:26) - Recapping the 3 characteristics of emotional p*rn

(16:11) - Wrap-up: ask yourself this question!

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WE'VE GONE VIRAL! Two Questions to Ask Yourself if You Want to Quit Using Marijuana, Alcohol or Nicotine

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Marijuana is an incredibly popular substance, but who knew its users would defend it so strongly?

In this episode, Patrick responds to some of the negative comments on his latest viral clip. He'll also take this opportunity to remind you what this show is REALLY all about.

More importantly, if you are looking to quit a bad habit such as marijuana, he'll give you two simple questions to ask yourself and reflect on.

This isn't about rushing to change, or doing something because someone told us to. This is an invitation to examine yourself and your habits.

This increased self-reflection will bring more self-confidence, trust, and understanding.

So, take 15 minutes, have a couple laughs, and take these two questions home with you to keep building that better life!

(0:00) - The viral short with 10k views and a lotta hate

(04:11) - What to expect from this episode: benefits for you

(05:24) - Patrick's experience with marijuana and poor mental health

(08:34) - How marijuana affects the brain and can lead to dependance and depression

(10:45) - The first question to ask yourself

(11:56) - Why you SHOULDN'T quit marijuana

(14:48) - The second question to ask yourself

(15:38) - Recapping the two questions and further listening

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Feeling Bitter? Afraid of the Unknown? Staying In a Toxic Relationship? It's Time to Defeat your SCARCITY Mindset! Use These 3 Steps

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Are you starting to feel like you'll never have enough time or money?

Do you worry that you'll never find anything better in your life?

Is someone else's success bothering you?

These are all common signs of a Scarcity mindset, the belief that you are not enough and will never be fulfilled.

This way of thinking holds us back. It keeps us locked in relationships, habits, jobs and lives we don't truly enjoy. We resent others. We come to dislike ourselves.

So much of our scarcity mindset is under our control though.

And while it won't happen overnight, there are ways to open your mind and move toward an abundance mindset.

You too can find joy in all that you have. You can work towards having more.

Without the fear, without the anger, without worrying about others' lives.

In this episode Patrick breaks down the difference between scarcity and abundance mindset, with examples, and offers 3 steps to leaving scarcity behind and moving to a life of satisfaction and fulfillment.

If you want more out of life and if you want to grow, take 15 minutes to listen in and get started on a life of joy today!

(01:33) - The difference between scarcity and abundance mindsets

(03:58) - Scarcity mindset in our personal lives and its consequences

(07:17) - What can we do?

(10:26) - Two episodes to check out

(11:16) - Reframing scarcity and finding abundance

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Further listening - Search these on your podcast app or use the YouTube links below!

Ep. 39 - 04/28/23 - Refresh Yourself! This Is The Single Most Important Thing I've Ever Said On This Podcast

Ep. 33 - 04/05/23 - Use This Simple Mindset Shift to Stop Worrying and Feeling Guilty and Start Enjoying Life TODAY!

https://youtu.be/c1bOj2prOrc?si=sBw01FAATPXVto3z

https://youtu.be/GkfYSyg71So?si=VbSzK2z6aQfWSfq7

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The Number One Tool For Ending Your Pornography Habit: Start Immediately and Feel Happier and More Energetic This Week

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Have you been trying to quit watching porn?

Is it becoming a disgusting, shameful habit? One that is holding you back in life?

Perhaps you know someone in your life who would benefit from quitting.

Porn is one of the most common behavioural addictions in society, and there is no surprise that anyone can fall victim to it. Pornography of any 'flavour' is available, in private, with the click of a button.

And there is also no need to feel ashamed for being addicted to porn.

If you are willing to quit. If you are willing to work. If you are willing to change the way you think, you can remove porn from your life.

In this episode, Patrick will give you 1 LITTLE-KNOWN tactic for ending your pornography use. You can start it immediately and improve your quality of life as soon as you do. This is a new way of looking at the world. A chance to clean yourself up.

This is the first step to getting your mind out of the gutter of porn.

This episode also contains a brief overview of exactly how pornography addiction develops.

In less than 15 minutes you can know yourself a little better, and be on your way to a happier and more energetic life. Listen now and let's get to work!

Timestamps:

(0:00) - Intro & What to expect

(2:38) - How and why we get addicted to porn

(6:04) - Other episodes related to addiction

(7:40) - The number one tool for ending porn addiction

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Further listening:

Search These Episodes on Your Favourite Audio Platform or See the YouTube Playlist below!

Ep. 97 (Season 1) - 12/28/21 - Simple Steps to Stop Watching Porn, Have More Energy, and Live a Happier Life

Episode 47 - 05/28/23 - The Secret to Quitting Pornography Use: How To Become Happier, Healthier, and Sexier

Ep. 20 - 02/02/23 - Use This 4-Step Process to Overcome Bad Habits & Addictions So You Can Stop Wasting Time & Feeling Guilty and Start Feeling Good About Who You Are

Ep. 40 - 05/05/23 - The NUMBER 1 Realization I Had to Make In Order To Beat My Addictions

Ep. 42 - 05/12/23 - The Simple 3 Step Process I Used To Overcome Bad Habits and Negative Thinking

Ep. 43 - 05/14/23 - This Is The First Step To Solving Your Personal Problems - Start Right Now!

Ep. 44 - 05/19/23 - The Foolproof Method to Quitting Bad Habits and Improving Your Life

Ep. 45 - 05/23/23 - What Is Mindfulness and How Can You Use It To Quit Bad Habits and Improve Your Life?

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT & Some Thoughts on Addiction: How to Break a Bad Habit Permanently

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0600

When a bad habit or vice gets out of control, all we want to do is stop. And yet we can't.

The desire to change and to run away from our crutch is the same instinct that trapped us in addiction in the first place.

So what do we do?

In this episode, Patrick lays out the thought process he used to overcome a number of bad habits that were ruining his quality of life.

If you're looking for some relief from your bad habits, and a chance to really put them in the rearview mirror, this is the episode for you. You'll find that it's not about running or changing at all...

It's about coming to know yourself on a deeper level. If you're ready, tune in now, and let's go!

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Further listening:

Search These Episodes on Your Favourite Audio Platform or See the YouTube Playlist below!

Ep. 20 - 02/02/23 - Use This 4-Step Process to Overcome Bad Habits & Addictions So You Can Stop Wasting Time & Feeling Guilty and Start Feeling Good About Who You Are

Ep. 40 - 05/05/23 - The NUMBER 1 Realization I Had to Make In Order To Beat My Addictions

Ep. 42 - 05/12/23 - The Simple 3 Step Process I Used To Overcome Bad Habits and Negative Thinking

Ep. 43 - 05/14/23 - This Is The First Step To Solving Your Personal Problems - Start Right Now!

Ep. 44 - 05/19/23 - The Foolproof Method to Quitting Bad Habits and Improving Your Life

Ep. 45 - 05/23/23 - What Is Mindfulness and How Can You Use It To Quit Bad Habits and Improve Your Life?

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Low Energy? Know You Can Look Better? Wasting Money on Junk Food? Take These 3 Steps to Heal Your Relationship to Food and Get More Out of Life!

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0600

When you look in the mirror, do you see someone who could be taking better care of themselves?

How about your energy levels and emotional control? Are you all over the place?

Quite often, the things we do everyday become mindless, and we end up letting ourselves down. We take for granted our basic needs and we become someone we hardly recognize.

This includes eating.

Not just what we eat, and when we eat...

But how we think about food; how food plays a role in our life story.

Your relationship to food could be to blame for some of the problems in your life.

If you struggle with unwanted body fat, or the inability to build the body you want,

If your energy levels, your emotions, your mood are out of control...

It may be time to examine how you THINK ABOUT food.

In this episode, Patrick will give you the same 3 steps he used to burn fat, build muscle and increase his energy, but it goes much further than that.

This is a process of healing trauma and of learning what it means to be human.

This is the beginning of a mindful and spiritual practice of eating.

So if want to look better, feel better, save money and know yourself on a deeper level, this is the episode for you! Whether you know how to cook or you're spending all your money on delivery, you can start this process today!

This episode is jam-packed with value and is sure to change the way you think about eating. You'll never be the same again. So listen now and let's get cookin'!

Timestamps:

(0:00) Intro - What to expect

(2:34) Step 1: Planning

(4:56) Ask yourself this question first!

(7:13) Do these 2 things if you want to improve your eating

(10:16) Step 2: Preparation

(11:25) A simple solution to out-of-control eating

(13:02) Is meal prep right for you?

(13:55) What if you don't know how to cook or don't have time??

(18:59) Step 3: Mindful eating... what does that mean?

(23:50) How to eat mindfully

(26:04) Outro - 8 quick questions to ask yourself

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Further listening:

Ep. 72 - 08/27/23 - I Lost 20lbs! Here Are the 3 Steps and 2 Must-Have Tools I Used (Plus an Important Warning!)

Watch on YouTube

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3 Steps to Improving Your Energy: Get More Done and Feel Better This Month

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0600

We all could use a little more energy.

But what is energy and where does it come from?

This episode WILL NOT answer those big questions, but instead will give you the 3 major areas of your life to work on when looking for more energy.

The first two might be pretty obvious, but the third one is out of left field!

If you're looking to get more done and feel better consistently...

If you want to cut down the brain fog, and the laziness and the wasted time...

You can do it this month, and this episode is a great place to start. Take just 7 minutes and find that energy for yourself!

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3 Ways To Improve Your Communication Skills: Instantly Become Smarter, More Attractive and More Likeable

Wed, 11 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Whether you like it or not, conversation is a part of everyday life.

Becoming skilled at conversation with others can lead to new opportunities, new romantic partners, and surrounds you with people you love and trust.

But if you're an introvert, or you fail to have interesting conversations for whatever reason, are you doomed to a life of loneliness and boredom?

Are you doomed to never be understood or taken seriously?

Absolutely not!

This episode will give you a few simple tweaks you can make to your communication skills to become better at talking with others. Whether it's family, work, dating, you can instantly elevate your conversation game. What you do with this power is up to you!

So take just 10 minutes to listen to this episode, and then go ahead, and give these tips a try this week!

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How to Quit an Addiction: This Perspective Shift Set Me Free

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0600

When bad habits, vices and addiction begin to take over our life, we want nothing more than to quit. To be free.

But consider this: that desire to run from the addiction is the same reason you are addicted in the first place.

So what should you do then?

In this episode, Patrick will give you a simple perspective shift that he used to break multiple addictions. He will also point you to some other episodes of this podcast that will fully break down this method and guide you every step of the way.

So if you're looking to quit or reduce some bad habits like marijuana, alcohol, nicotine, gambling, overeating, or social media, this is the episode for you. Today is day 1 of your better life! Let's get started!

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Further listening:

Search These Episodes on Your Favourite Audio Platform or See the YouTube Playlist below!

Ep. 20 - 02/02/23 - Use This 4-Step Process to Overcome Bad Habits & Addictions So You Can Stop Wasting Time & Feeling Guilty and Start Feeling Good About Who You Are

Ep. 40 - 05/05/23 - The NUMBER 1 Realization I Had to Make In Order To Beat My Addictions

Ep. 42 - 05/12/23 - The Simple 3 Step Process I Used To Overcome Bad Habits and Negative Thinking

Ep. 43 - 05/14/23 - This Is The First Step To Solving Your Personal Problems - Start Right Now!

Ep. 44 - 05/19/23 - The Foolproof Method to Quitting Bad Habits and Improving Your Life

Ep. 45 - 05/23/23 - What Is Mindfulness and How Can You Use It To Quit Bad Habits and Improve Your Life?

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz3MBqZ7zLnBdu9LPzbT96ugboIqEzr-f&si=eo8VtvJhDetk3YcL

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Terrified About The Future? Worrying All the Time? It DOES NOT Have to Be This Way! Try These Tips

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0600

The future is not real.

The future is a place in your mind and not a place in the real world.

So why do you insist on creating a future that scares you?

There are a few reasons that we choose to give up hope or lose trust in our future and we don't need to beat ourselves up for that.

Past negative experiences, fear of the unknown, stress...

But there is a better way.

In this episode, Patrick breaks down where this fear of the future comes from and offers some further listening on each of these 3 concepts. He also provides a handful of solutions that you can start TODAY.

So if you'd like to create a future for yourself that's not scary, but exciting.--A future you are ready for--give this episode a shot. In just 15 minutes you'll have a reason to worry a little less and smile a little more. Let's go!

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Past Episodes:

Ego - August 2, 4, 6, 8, 2023

Despair - June 4, 2023

Relational and Negational Thinking - April 5 & 28, 2023

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Has Your Boredom Become Painful? These 4 Things ERASED It From My Life- Give Them a Try!

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Boredom can be very, very dangerous.

When we're always bored, we risk letting life pass us by

We risk never knowing our self or realizing our potential.

It isn't all bad, though. It's all in how you look at it.

If you are willing to make a few adjustments to how you think about boredom, your life can do a 180!

How do I know?

Because it did for me.

In this episode I want to share with you 4 steps I took to erase chronic boredom from my life.

I'll also share how you can accept short-term boredom and make it beneficial to you.

So if you're looking to get a little more out of life, to find out why exactly you're so bored all the time, and to do something about it, this is the episode for you.

In a little over 15 minutes, you can start wiping away that grey, dull boredom to actually reveal a big, strong, shiny YOU who's just waiting to come to life

And best of all... it's not hard, it's not painful. It's the work you're meant to do. Listen now!

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Are You Sick and Tired of Procrastinating? This Simple Framework Will Get You Motivated Again!

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Life is too short for procrastination.

The things that help us grow, keep us safe, and make us happy must be done!

So why do we have all these excuses for not doing them?

Everybody procrastinates for different reasons.

Is the path unclear? Are the steps too big? Is it gonna hurt? Will we have to ask for help?

Because procrastination is a problem unique to each of us, this episode will give you a couple steps to start developing personalized solutions for yourself.

Plenty of influencers and podcasters will tell you the same old remedies. And you can find those anywhere...

This episode gives you the tools to find the solution within yourself. A customized approach to understanding and tackling your procrastination once and for all. By you, for you.

If you're ready to stop saying "next week, next month, next time," and start saying "this week, this month, this time!" this is the episode for you.

In just 20 minutes you will already be on your way to getting back to work and back to life! Listen now!

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I Need Your Help On This One! How Do We Show Gratitude?

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Writing down or speaking out your "gratitudes," the things that you are thankful for, is a great way to improve mental health and create optimism.

Focussing on those things that we cherish, and that make a difference in our life, can help us live a better life.

But what if we want to show the world that we are grateful? How do we do it? Do we even need to?

In this episode, Patrick has a couple questions. He'll give a quick refresher on gratitudes and then turn it over to you. Don't be shy! Listen now, and then get in touch!

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Problems with Relationships, Money, Bad Habits or Procrastination? Stop Doing THIS ONE THING So Much!

Sun, 24 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0600

We live in a wonderful time where all the information we could ever need is available to us on the internet.

But could that be part of the problem?

If you find that you are desperately searching for advice and answers to your problems from books, social media, online courses or podcasts ;)...

Then you truly aren't getting PERSONALIZED answers are you?

You might even risk becoming someone you're not meant to be!

In this episode, Patrick suggest one change he had to make in order to quit some bad habits and he shares it with you.

Adding this perspective to your life will help you develop effective strategies to solving your problems. Take 10 minutes and see if it will work for you!

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18-Year-Old Me Battled Depression: These are the 5 Pieces of Advice I'd Give Him Today

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Long before I was a podcaster and entrepreneur, I was a lowly grocery store worker with a marijuana habit and a case of depression.

Today I have the benefit of looking back on that time in my life and seeing clearly what I needed to do to become healthier, fitter and happier.

So these are the 5 things I'd tell my younger self. Perhaps if you are struggling with poor mental health, or procrastination, or you feel stuck in life, they could help you.

Take 10 minutes to listen in to this private conversation and let me know what you think

-Patrick.

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Are You Falling Short on Your Goals and Feeling Dissatisfied? Listen to This!

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Are you starting to feel like you're spinning your wheels?

Is your lack of progress getting you down?

Issues like weight gain, poor finances, failing relationships and loneliness affect all of us, but you do have the power to build a better life for yourself.

Could it be that the way you talk about your goals, your life, yourself could be slowing you down?

Think about it.

Are you setting goals based on self-hate, fear, or just wishing to be different?

In this episode, Patrick will identify a simple adjustment you can make to your goal-setting and life planning that could very well get you back on your feet again. This piece of advice can even help with finding peace of mind and improved self confidence.

So if any of this sounds good to you, take 10 minutes, and listen now!

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Is Social Media and Smartphone Use Taking Over Your Life & Wasting Your Time? Try This!

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Scrolling social media is just too easy, right?

You can do it pretty much anytime anywhere.

But when that mindless scrolling begins to affect us emotionally, physically and spiritually, it can feel nearly impossible to quit.

In today's episode Patrick discusses this problem and gives you the tools to confront this bad habit head-on.

Of course, this process won't be easy, but if you experience pain and suffering and wasted time from social media use, this could be your invitation to two things:

Deeper Self-knowing through observation
Developing your own voice and thoughts.

So, if you're ready to take on that challenge, Patrick will provide you with a story of someone else in your shoes, 5 questions to ask yourself, and a couple behaviours to start today!

Listen now and let's break the chains of social media addiction!

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Do You Want to Make a Difference In Your Life and the Lives of Others? Consider This!

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Has modern convenience tricked us into thinking life should be easy?

Do you believe that you're doing enough to really make an impact?

Or are you doing enough to feel like you're making an impact?

Of course, these are not easy questions to answer, but today I want to share a crazy thought I had about just how much effort it takes to really make personal improvement or to affect the lives of others.

Give it a listen and let me know if it can help you on your journey.

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Cutting Corners? Taking the Easy Way Out? Being Lazy? Just Remember This...

Wed, 06 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0600

We can all fall into the trap of taking the easy way out.

After all, it is easy...

But if we're not giving it our best shot,

Or if we're looking for excuses,

Or if we're procrastinating,

We can't also be frustrated with the lack of results.

Today, I want to share with you a piece of advice that helps me when I'm questioning just how hard I should work or if I should just take the day off.

Give it a listen and let me know if it helps you.

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A Little Encouragement If You're Procrastinating, Feeling Lazy, or Feeling Stuck

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0600

We can all fall into the trap of laziness and procrastination.

Sometimes we don't have a clear path forward. Or the work itself is going to hurt.

Maybe we're just plain, old tired.

Here's a quick piece of advice that really helps get me back on my feet again.

So if you are feeling unsure of how to go forward in some area of your life, or if you just don't feel like doing the work, take just 7 minutes, give it a listen, and let me know if it helps.

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5 Steps to Getting a Great Night's Sleep PLUS What To Do If You're Too Busy To Sleep

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Sleep is the foundation for a better life. We cannot get to where we want to be without consistent high-quality sleep.

But for many of us, there are things we do that greatly reduce the quality of our sleep, sometimes without even knowing it!

When our sleep suffers, everything we do gets worse

Appetite control, emotions and stress, memory, decision-making, physical health and recovery...

In today's episode Patrick will share with you 5 things he does to improve the quality of his sleep. Straight and to the point with no storytelling. Just value for you.

But, what if you're a shift-worker, parent with young kids, or your life is just so darn fantastic, you don't have time to sleep?

We've got a little something for you too. A handful of tips for how to compensate when you just can't or won't sleep.

So tune in now and in 15 minutes you'll be on your way to better sleep this week! Let's go!

CHAPTERS:

2:06 - Step 1 - How to Exhaust Yourself

3:36 - Step 2 - The Perfect Bedtime Routine

7:33 - Step 3 - Mindful sleep scheduling

8:12 - Step 4 - Try NOT TO DO this one thing

9:34 - Step 5 - How to Fall Asleep

12:06 - What to do when you're too busy to sleep

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DISCLAIMER: THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES. DO NOT MAKE ANY MAJOR CHANGE TO YOUR LIFESTYLE WITHOUT CONSULTING A PHYSICIAN

I Lost 20lbs! Here Are the 3 Steps and 2 Must-Have Tools I Used (Plus an Important Warning!)

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Losing weight is a stupid goal.

It's poorly-defined and it can lead us on to the rollercoaster of failed diets.

Too often, we rush to change, or we wish we could be like someone else. But habits formed in that mindset do not stick. Dieting and exercise will feel like punishment.

In this episode, Patrick lays out the fundamental mindset shift he had to make, before he could begin his new fat-burning diet.

From there, he will guide you on his 3-step process to losing 20lbs of body weight (most of it fat!) and he will share with you the two most important tools you can use on your journey.

In fact, one of those tools is right below!

If you are looking for some insight into diet, body recomposition, or fat loss and you need the RIGHT motivation to take on this challenge, this is the episode for you. Remember, we cannot think well if we don't feel well in our body, and this is a step in that direction. Listen Now!

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Low Self-Esteem? Feeling Empty? Anxious? Use This Process to Develop Strength & Confidence

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Humans love to fit in and feel accepted.

It's part of how we've survived for so long.

We band together and we judge others.

But sometimes our need to be liked, and accepted, and feel special can take over our life!

If you are struggling with low self-confidence, or your mental health is suffering, consider this:

Are you obsessing over how others see you?

Are you addicted to being liked and admired and desired?

In this episode Patrick will give you six common ways that our need for others' approval (or External Validation) shows up in our life and how we can learn to manage it.

In just half an hour, you will learn why we need this outside approval to feel good, how it can become an addiction, and the 3-step process Patrick uses to develop his self-esteem.

So if you're a little tired of acting like someone you're not just to fit in...

Or if you're spending time and money and energy to look good for others...

Or if you're just plain simping for someone who doesn't love you back...

This episode is for you! Get your self-confidence back and feel good about who you are. Listen now!

CHAPTERS

1:48 - Summary of last episode

6:55 - 6 different ways we look for external validation

11:59 - 3 more ways and how it becomes a problem

20:40 - 3-step solution and questions you need to ask yourself

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Does It Feel Like Something's Missing? Ask These Important Questions If Your Life Feels Empty

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Be honest. Could you be getting more out of life?

Is your real self going out into the world everyday or are you hiding?

There is an often-overlooked part of our mind that can be the cause of these problems.

We want to live authentically, we want to achieve our goals, we want to be accepted by others, and yet we don't always work our hardest at these things.

Why not?

Because it's hard frankly. And sometimes we have to work and work at it with no reward.

This is where our fantasies can start to take over.

In today's episode, Patrick will share with you how his compulsive fantasizing and imaginary experiences were actually holding him back. He'll explain exactly how these thoughts disrupt our life, and he'll give you a series of questions to ask yourself if you're not satisfied with who you are.

In half an hour you will learn how to become aware of your unhelpful fantasies and how to begin taking control of them so you can live a more productive, satisfying and peaceful life. If you're searching for a little more happiness and a bigger, better, and brighter life, this episode is waiting for you. Listen now!

CHAPTERS

0:00 - Episode summary and what to expect

6:09 - How to become aware of excessive fantasization

9:24 - The first question to ask yourself

12:22 - How does fantasy hurt us and what should you ask yourself?

16:07 - Why do we fantasize and how can we lose control of it?

19:13 - How fantasy fulfills our desire for control

21:10 - Three solutions to control excessive fantasization

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Could Your Hard Work Be Causing More Than Just Aches and Pains? How You Can Master the Mind-Body Connection & Start Feeling Better

Wed, 16 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Do you work a hard job?

Does life demand a lot from your body?

Do you often wake up sore and stiff?

Did you know that this physical tension we feel can also be the cause of poor mental health, bad moods and negative emotions?

It's worth thinking about: does your job or your personal life require you to work hard, have poor posture, contort your body or experience stress? And, do you often feel grumpy or low on energy along with those aches and pains?

If you'd like to know more about how soreness and tension from work affects our mood and what you can do about it, check out this episode. Patrick will give you two quick stories from his personal life and give you some questions to ask yourself.

More importantly, he'll give you 5 ways you can manage both physical and emotional stress in your day-to-day life. So listen now! In just 15 minutes you'll be on the road to relaxation.

CHAPTERS:

00:51 - Waking up sore and grumpy after 3 days of monster trucks

4:56 - What is this tension in our body exactly?

7:12 - How our emotions can lead to physical pain

9:19 - Five solutions for managing your physical and emotional tension

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2 Ways to Think Faster, Know Yourself Better, and Improve Your Mental Health

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0600

How much time do you spend listening to the opinions of others versus your own inner voice?

How much stress and uncertainty do you feel around what you eat?

While these may not seem related, it turns out they are deeply similar.

In this episode, Patrick explains his basic approach to staying mentally healthy. And it has to do with how much goes into our mind and body and how much goes out.

So if you're looking for a little food for thought on your mental health, and maybe some perspective on the importance of what you "consume," tune in now and ask yourself:

"Am I bringing myself to bear on the world, or is the world bearing down on me?"

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6 Ways to Practice Acceptance in Everyday Life: Improve Your Relationships & Find Emotional Control - Part 4 of 4

Wed, 09 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0600

In life, so much is out of our control.

There is so much we can never know.

And the opinions of others will always come and go.

So, why don't we truly accept this? Why do we constantly try to change things and end up not being ourselves in the process?

The answer to this is: the Ego.

Behind the scenes, our Ego is writing the story of our life. It watches and judges all that we do and all that happens to us.

The only problem is that the Ego focuses on negative experiences like pain and humiliation in writing this story.

So when heartbreak, trauma, loss or suffering happen to us, our Ego can have us believing that that's all that life has to offer. And so, we must avoid challenges, stay put, and always be on the lookout for danger.

And of course, we must desperately seek to control EVERYTHING.

The big, bad, scary world can hurt us after all, and so we must do everything in our power to control the behaviour of others, the thoughts of others, and obsess about what goes on around us.

This episode is about learning to accept what we cannot control. It's not an easy task, but it can be done. This is the final step in forming a partnership with your Ego. To free yourself from the desperate need to control the outer world to finding confidence and peace through self-knowledge and self-control.

Today you will learn 3 ways to practice acceptance in your relationships, and 3 more ways to practice acceptance of your emotions. Patrick will also share his story of developing these pointers so you will have some helpful examples.

If you're ready to stop the desperate need to control everything around you and to bring some peace to your life, this is the episode for you. Listen now!

CHAPTERS:

0:00 - Cold open - The journal entry that started it all

3:24 - Introduction, what we did last episode, and what to expect here

5:21 - How the Ego's desire for control can lead to problems

6:53 - Patrick's story of developing self-control after a traumatic experience

13:54 - Three ways to practice acceptance in your relationships

19:20 - Three ways to practice acceptance of your emotions

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How to Move Past Your Pain and Write the Next Chapter in Your Life Story: Healing Your Ego for a Peaceful Life - Part 3 of 4

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Are you sick of having no control over your emotions?

Has people-pleasing and endlessly criticising yourself left you wondering who you even are?

Did something happen in your past that's left you hopelessly stuck?

When pain, loss, trauma or misfortune happens to us, our Ego acts to keep us safe as we continue through life, but sometimes that means we don't grow into our true self.

We're left with bad habits, anger, depression and living as someone we're not.

But there is a way to get past this pain and discover your true potential.

There is a way to partner with your Ego and find peace.

In this episode, Patrick will share some of his story about how trauma led him to addiction and living inauthentically. It was only through deep self work that he was able to quit these harmful habits and begin the road to finding himself.

And through this work he has developed a process he can share with you. In this episode, you will learn one more practice to add to your journalling and goal-setting work that will accelerate your growth.

Plus, you will learn 3 specific ways that you can partner with your Ego and begin to take control of the parts of your life that need work.

This episode is jam-packed with practical tips for you and step-by-step guidance so you will not be alone in this process. If you're ready to work toward peace and happiness, begin the journey to finding yourself, and to take back control of your life, Listen Now! In just 30 minutes you can begin your transformation!

CHAPTERS:

2:17 - What to expect in this episode

3:19 - What is our Ego and how can cause problems for us?

5:33 - How journalling helps us take control of our life story

8:47 - Journalling tips: how to use gratitude and mindfulness

11:52 - Patrick's story of making a movie, getting fat, and losing weight

15:22 - Patrick's story of living inauthentically and his problems with marijuana use

18:12 - Your specific bad behaviours and how they reveal the Ego's need for control

20:43 - How to add "Tracking" to your journalling and goal-setting

23:33 - Three ways to partner with your ego

29:31 - Wrap-up

29:55 - What's coming in the next episode?

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If You Do These TWO Things, Your Ego is Controlling You! Understanding the Ego and Beginning to Heal - Part 2 of 4

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Pain, trauma, grief, abuse, misfortune... These things cannot be avoided in life.

But something else happens after these experiences. Something we cannot see or control.

Behind the scenes, in your mind, your Ego is writing your life story. And it becomes very concerned with these painful and negative experiences you've had. It begins wonder if maybe you're weak and vulnerable. It forces you to protect yourself at all costs.

So if you find yourself having emotional outbursts, and mood swings,

If you have a harsh inner critic or insist on everything being perfect,

If you're a people-pleaser, a tough guy, or you've decided you hate others and choose to stay indoors alone,

These are all indications that your Ego is leading you astray. Leading you away from who you really are.

In this episode, Patrick gives you a detailed breakdown of what the Ego is, how it works, and what it's doing to you, and he shares some of his painful journey following childhood trauma.

Most importantly: he will give you two ways that the Ego is trying to protect you which are likely leading to stress and anxiety AND he will give you two behaviours you can start TODAY to begin to heal your Ego and start living a better life.

So if you're sick of feeling out of control--or if you're tired of trying to control everything--if you're ready to stop fighting and start living, this is the episode for you. Listen now!

CHAPTERS:

00:30 - Intro - What to expect

03:00 - What is the Ego?

08:16 - Patrick's story of trauma and Ego defense

11:16 - What are the two things your Ego does to protect you?

14:25 - Defense Mechanisms - Projection & Displacement

18:10 - Protective Identities

20:51 - The first step in healing your wounded Ego

25:13 - The next step to healing your wounded Ego

28:48 - What's coming in the next episode

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Mood Swings? Harsh Inner Critic? Obsessed With Being Perfect? How To Heal Your Ego and Live a Peaceful Life - Part 1 of 4

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Do you find yourself obsessed with controlling everything around you... and yet you can't seem to control your emotions?

Do you obsess over every little thing being perfect, and going YOUR WAY, but freak out if it doesn't?

Are you scared to death of failing in front of your peers, yet you love to criticise yourself every night?

These are all signs of an unhealthy or wounded Ego.

The Ego is the part of our mind that sees us as a character in our life story. The problem is: the Ego focusses on negativity and danger in order to keep us alert and alive. But when trauma, loss, misfortune or pain happens in our life, our Ego can run wild with the belief that the world is out to get us.

It casts us as the weakling or the loser in our own life story!

And when we believe this story we become afraid.

Afraid to change, afraid to try, afraid of others, afraid to be who we really are.

All this can result in poor emotional control, anxiety or depression.

Plus perfectionism, self-hate, aggression and other futile attempts to win back control of our self.

But the Ego can also be strong partner for us.

We just need to learn how to work with it and not let it take over control. With a healthy ego, we can manage our emotions, accept our strengths and weaknesses, set boundaries, and have healthy relationships.

You can have all those things. You don't have to suffer.

In this episode, Patrick lays out the plan for a series of episodes that will help you get in touch with your Ego and start working together. He'll share stories from his 30-year journey from trauma to acceptance and he'll give you some challenging questions to ask yourself.

If you're ready to get your emotions under control, stop obsessing over every little detail, and start enjoying your life, this episode is ready for you. Listen now and join us on the journey!

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Are You Struggling On Your Self-Improvement Journey? Here's Some Food For Thought and a Question We Can All Ask Ourselves

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0600

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Are you struggling to begin your self-development journey?

Or has your progress slowed down?

As difficult as it may be, this could be a sign that it's time to change up your eco-system.

What exactly does this mean?

In life, we are always consuming information and especially the thoughts and words of other people. But sometimes our own voice can be drowned out by these online posts, news stories, and TikTok videos. It's time to listen to your own voice.

What works for someone else, might not work for you, and yet we are often fooled into believing that we can follow in another person's footsteps to the top of the mountain.

In this episode, Patrick talks to Mira Taylor, a spiritually-integrated therapist, who shares her thoughts on creating our own "substrate" and feeling good about the life we are building for ourself.

So here's some food for thought as you start your week and continue your self-development journey. Ask yourself: "what substrate do I do best in?" Listen now!

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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT & BONUS CLIP! The Number One Tool for Getting Over Impostor Syndrome and Beating Addiction to Achieve Your Goals Sooner!

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0600

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Do you struggle to have success over the long-term?

Do inconsistency and bad habits lead to poor results in some area of your life?

Perhaps you can't stick to a diet... or vices like weed, coffee, alcohol and porn hold you back.

You'd like to feel clear-headed and confident, but it's just not there.

It can be very frustrating to want a better life for ourselves, but then fail to stay on track to getting there. And when so much in life is out of our control, it's easy to feel powerless.

Luckily, there is something you can do TODAY. An improvement you can make IMMEDIATELY.

In this episode, Patrick talks to Mira Taylor, a spiritually-integrated therapist, who shares her professional insight into EXACTLY what you need to do to have sustainable success reaching your goals and breaking bad habits.

If you're ready to take back control of your life, reach your goals, and feel better this week, this is the one for you! Listen Now!

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Defeat Your Limiting Beliefs With These Self-Belief Exercises From a Professional Therapist

Fri, 21 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0600

Are you procrastinating and avoiding change because it's hard or scary?

Do you feel powerless or that you can't make a difference in your life?

Do you feel like you're spinning your wheels? Are you anxious and weak?

Let this podcast be your first "Belief System Checkpoint!"

In many cases, it is our own Limiting Beliefs that leave us feeling this way. And those beliefs are hard to forget because they are old and familiar.

But isn't there a part of you that wants to change? A part of you that wants to make an impact? To get somewhere? To be proud of what you can accomplish?

There's a very good chance that if you're willing to be open-minded and think about your beliefs... you can re-write them!

You can literally speak and write the life you want.

In this episode, Patrick interviews professionally-certified therapist Mira Taylor and she provides a series of exercises for understanding your beliefs and then advice on how to end your suffering by breaking down those beliefs.

It will not be easy, it will not happen overnight, but the tools you need are right here. Stop punishing yourself, stop holding yourself back. Listen now and Believe in a Better Life!

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BONUS CLIP! How You Can Develop Gratitude and Presence for Peaceful Living

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 10:00:00 -0600

Do you find it easy to be present in everyday life? Are you focussed on the task at hand? Or are you thinking about something else while doing what you're doing?

And how do you start the day? With your phone and checking emails, or with peace?

If you are interested in becoming more present and at-peace, this clip will provide some food for thought. Patrick interviews therapist Mira Taylor, and she offers her professional advice on how gratitude and focussing on the present can help us calm down our hectic lives.

If you enjoy this content, be sure to listen to yesterday's episode featuring Mira, and stay tuned for more from Patrick's interview with her.

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How To Improve Your Low Self-Esteem: Six FREE Tips From a Therapist

Wed, 19 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0600

We all have many voices in our head. Some of them are louder than others. Some of them hurt us, some of them help us.

But when hurtful or abusive thoughts take over our mind, we can begin to suffer from low self-esteem and low self-confidence. We begin to live life believing that we are ugly, fat, unworthy, or a screw-up.

Let this be your awareness moment...

Some of those thoughts are not yours! You just collected them on your journey.

So, are you talking to yourself in a way that hurts you? And does it have to be this way?

In this episode, Patrick talks with Mira Taylor, a certified therapist who helps her clients build spirituality into their everyday life. She shares some practical advice on how to gain awareness of how you talk to yourself AND how to begin to get rid of your negative thoughts.

If you struggle with low-self esteem or you're holding back in life because you don't trust yourself, this is the episode for you.

Starting today, you can become aware of how you're hurting yourself with the words you use, challenge these hurtful beliefs, and begin building a better life TODAY. Listen now!

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Looking For a Fresh Perspective on Self-Improvement and a Supportive Community? Come on In!

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Self-improvement or personal development is something we can all do. And while it can be a lonely road, you don't have to be alone all the time.

The "1% Man (Secret Self Improvement Group)" is a private Facebook group with over 15,000 members. Men (and women) from all walks of life are encouraged to share their story and ask questions about how to become the best version of themselves, often receiving many high quality replies.

In this episode Patrick sits down with the group's founder, Luka Grey, to talk about why he started the group and the importance of having a community around us that pushes us to be better.

Patrick and Luka also touch on the importance of defeating limiting beliefs, visualizing your goals, mindfulness and patience, and quitting an addiction.

If you're looking for some encouragement our support in your journey, this is a great place to start. Plenty of bite-sized inspiration and an invitation to join a community of like-minded people. See you there!

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Are You Struggling to Quit Marijuana? Here's Some Advice From 3 Years Sober

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Marijuana often starts as a harmless, fun habit that becomes a part of our everyday life.

If you feel like your long-term pot use is starting to ruin your quality of life, it can be stressful and challenging to quit.

In this episode, Patrick shares with you the advice he would have given his younger self to quit smoking weed much sooner. This is not about lecturing or preaching. This episode offers you hope from the other side of a marijuana habit.

If you know that a better life for you doesn't include marijuana, and you're ready to get it out of your life, take 20 minutes to gain a new perspective and begin your journey to a healthier, fuller life.

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Unmotivated? Frustrated? Feel Like a Failure? Use This Easy-to-Understand Mindset Shift to Boost Your Energy and Get Going Again!

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0600

All of us have been given the gift of energy.

So what happened to yours?

Feeling tired, sluggish, being unable to concentrate, and procrastination are all signs of low energy. And the truth is, we don't admit that there are things we choose to do that SUCK the energy right out of us.

What's worse is when our energy is low, and we aren't getting things done, and we aren't showing up as our best selves, we beat ourselves up. We feel like a failure. Like we're wasting time.

This lack of energy throws our life into chaos.

We've lost our energy and now we've lost control!

But there is a way out if you are willing to try.

In this episode, Patrick shares his personal 3-step process for improving his energy. He suggests some reasons you may be losing energy but this podcast offers more than that. Much more.

So if you're ready for an energy boost, and you could use a concrete plan to get your energy back for the long haul, this episode was made for you. Listen now!

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Do You Hate Yourself and Find it Hard to Enjoy Life? The Solution Begins Here.

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Every single one of us has plenty of reasons to hate the world.

And yet, not all of us do.

What's the difference?

Negative experiences can, over time, make us into cynical and hateful people

Painful experiences like being bullied, being cheated on or abused, or being labelled short, ugly, and dumb.

When those negative experiences cause us to believe the whole world is hurtful, or scary, or that all other people can't be trusted, we are in danger of being beaten by our own thoughts!

We create these thoughts to protect ourselves, to soothe ourselves, and to give us some kind of control.

And if we've created these thoughts... can't we begin to create new ones? Positive ones?

Of course it will not be easy, but if you are sick of feeling low self-esteem, or if you want more out of life, it all begins with your thoughts.

In this episode, Patrick shares a heartbreaking conversation he recently had, and discusses 3 solutions for this disease of self-hate. If you're ready to smile again, to laugh again, and to find a way to love yourself, now is the time!

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This 3-Step Process is Magic! How To Go From Caring What Other People Think About You to Living a Better Life by Next Week

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Do you often worry about what other people think of you?

It's something we humans are programmed to do. In order to find love and acceptance and success we need to fit in socially.

But when this worry leads us away from being who we truly are, we can find a lot of sadness and shameful behaviour. And yet, we can never fully escape the judgments of others.

What if there was a way to take the thoughts and opinions of others and use it as fuel to build a better life for ourself?

This episode will provide you with exactly that! Patrick breaks down his 3-step process for dealing with "what other people think about you" and teaches you how to turn those experiences into constructive ways of living better and feeling better.

If you're ready to take control of your happiness and feel good about your social life, this is the episode for you. Listen Now!

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Three Tools For Fighting Back Against Your Anxiety - Start This Week!

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Is anxiety making your life worse?

Worry, restlessness, poor sleep, racing thoughts, always cranky, trouble focussing...

Don't you deserve better?

Anxiety is our nervous system's stress response to things which may or may not be threatening. But if you find that it's starting to get out of hand and impact your life there are a number of things you can do.

In this episode, Patrick loads you up on practical ways to fight back against anxiety. There are things that anyone can begin this week.

If you believe you deserve better, and you're tired of letting anxiety take you away from the things you enjoy, this is the episode for you. Listen now!

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Why Aren't You Happy? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself to Start Feeling Better

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Are you feeling unhappy lately?

Do you also tell yourself that your happiness "will come when I finally..."?

What is your happiness waiting on?

So often we apply conditions to our happiness and drive ourselves away from it, believing we don't deserve to be happy now.

Doesn't happiness come in the moment?

Surely we can't experience tomorrow's happiness today. So why always wait till tomorrow?

In this episode, Patrick discusses a mindful, conscious approach to feeling happy in the present. He'll give you 3 questions to ask yourself that will force a deeper look at your level of happiness and inspire you to seek happiness sooner instead of waiting for the future or dwelling on the past.

If you're ready to take control of your emotions and work on feeling happier sooner, this is the episode for you. Listen now!

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Are You Worrying About the Future? 3 Ways To Come Back to the Moment and Feel Good About Your Life

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Do you often find yourself thinking about who you want to be?

What you need to get done?

Or how you're going to keep up with your friends and family?

It's human nature to think about the future, to plan for it, and to question it.

But when those thoughts about the future turn fearful and negative we can begin to lose our grip on the present.

The truth is, we need to keep our eye on the future and plan for it. Financially, personally, professionally. But if the desire to be someone else or have something new all the time is taking over your life, you can lose the joy and satisfaction you could be experiencing now.

Relationships strain, mental and physical health slip.

And for what?

Some imaginary place called "the future"?

In this episode Patrick discusses the consequences of worrying about your future and breaks down how and why we can fall into this trap. There is a better way. There is a way to blend being prepared and optimistic about the future with mindful living in the present. In just 25 minutes and 3 easy steps you will be on your way!

If you're ready to feel satisfaction in the moment, to appreciate yourself and others now, AND feel positive about your future, this is the episode for you. Listen now!

Your Hopelessness is Literally Killing You! The Good News Is: You Can Choose a Better Life - Here's How

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0600

It is very easy to fall into despair. Into hopelessness.

With TV and social media, we have access to an endless stream of bad news. In our personal life there is heartbreak, disappointment, loneliness and exhaustion.

But if we choose to believe that pain is all the world has to offer us, we can begin to lose hope. In fact, if you internalize that pain for too long it affects every possible aspect of your life and you may fall into a vicious cycle.

However, just as we dig a pit of despair with our thoughts, we can build a tower of optimism and climb up!

The key is in our thoughts.

Examination and control of our thinking is the beginning of hope for our better life. When we can see our thoughts for what they are-just thoughts-we realize we can improve them and make them serve us.

Why choose hopelessness when you can choose to be happy? It may not happen in a day but with Patrick's 3-step process you can begin to address your despair, aim for hope, and build a better life. Listen now and feel good about the future!

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This Simple Activity Reduces Anxiety, Increases Free Time & Makes Life Do-Able Everyday! What Are You Waiting For?

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Creating a daily routine on paper is the easiest productivity hack and mental health boost you're overlooking.

Life is unpredictable. We all know that. So why not inject some predictability where you can?

There is so much to do, and so often, we are unsure where to start.

Why not start by listing and scheduling these all tasks instead of imagining them or guessing?

If you are someone who others depend on, there is no sense in surrendering what personal time you do have to distraction, wasted time and anxiety.

Scheduling and routine give you back control of your life and make it a lot easier.

How should you start scheduling your routine?

How does it improve mental health and make you more efficient?

In this episode, Patrick will answer those questions and more, including the long-term benefits of scheduling your routine. So what are you waiting for? In under 20 minutes you can be on your way to less stress, more free time, and a better life. Listen now!

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The Simplest Solution to Improving Unhappiness, Anxiety, Fatigue and Dread: 3 Ways to Do Less and Get More Out of Life!

Wed, 31 May 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Ask yourself this question:

How much of your unhappiness or dissatisfaction comes from having expectations about the way things "should be"?

Or could have been?

Or need to be?

What if things unfolded exactly as they would, regardless of your actions?

This way of thinking, this acceptance, does not mean giving up self-control, or surrendering, and letting your god of choice take over.

Letting go, letting things be, accepting: these are not new ways of thinking, but in this episode Patrick will break down three very common events in our lives where we refuse to accept our lack of control. This refusal only leads to emotional problems and dissatisfaction.

So if you're a little tired of having to care about everything you see, if you're burdened by something in your past, and if other people's opinions are taking over your own. It's time to practice acceptance. And we're here to get you started.

Listen now and start smiling again!

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The Secret to Quitting Pornography Use: How To Become Happier, Healthier, and Sexier

Sun, 28 May 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Pornography is one of the most powerful drugs in the world today.

But many, many men don't realize just how much damage they are doing to themselves by watching it and masturbating themselves while doing so.

Both of those acts, especially when done together, can be the root cause of emotional instability, mood swings, depression, anxiety, lack of ambition, lack of aspiration and weakness in an all areas of life.

In this episode, Patrick discusses his own battle with pornography: a 15-year addiction, and a four-year quitting process.

How does porn ruin our quality of life?

How does chronic masturbation steal our vital energy?

Who do we become when we are addicted to these things?

And most importantly: how can you quit?

All of that and more is discussed in one of the strongest and most genuine episodes of this podcast.

If you're struggling with pornography addiction but you want to become happier, more stable, and do more with your life, and leave that behaviour in the past, this episode will help you get started. Listen now for a better life!

DISCLAIMER: This episode includes discussion of sexual activity and pornography and may not be suitable for all listeners.

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This One Activity Saved My Life: You Too Can Improve Your Mood and Self-Esteem

Fri, 26 May 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Weightlifting or any form of resistance training does wonders for our mind, body and spirit.

If you are looking to improve in nearly any aspect of your life, resistance training or strength training is a step in that direction.

It doesn't have to be complicated, it doesn't have to be expensive.

And putting time and effort into yourself and your goals will lead to increased self-confidence.

If you're curious about weightlifting, or if you're inconsistent with it already, Patrick will break down a few of the benefits of doing it, and objections to starting, as well as share his personal story of how it saved his life.

Don't worry, you're not gonna get big and bulky! If anything you'll just get sexier.

Listen now and let's talk lifting!

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What Is Mindfulness and How Can You Use It To Quit Bad Habits and Improve Your Life?

Tue, 23 May 2023 07:00:00 -0600

Are you looking for some advice on how to quit that unhealthy habit?

Are you sick and tired of being stuck in the same old loop, when you know you deserve better?

There is a way toward a better life for you, and it is not out of reach. You can start today. Even right now if you want to.

This podcast will not tell you to change, this podcast will not lecture you. Instead, let us reveal to you the final step in your journey of becoming who you are meant to be.

Mindfulness.

A life free of bad habits, negative thoughts, emotional pain and below-average outcomes is available to you through mindfulness.

But what is mindfulness? What does it look like to use mindfulness to build a better life?

If you're ready for the answers to those questions and to begin your journey toward freedom, happiness and a life you can be proud of, this is the episode for you! Mindfulness is the secret weapon we all have with us. It's time now to use it. Listen now!

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