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Stress-Less Living: Stop living life on Hard Mode
Stress-Less Living: Stop living life on Hard Mode
Author: Steven Burns (Mind School)
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Life can be challenging. But whatever we encounter we always have a choice. We can take the easy route or the hard route.
Stress Less Living is about always looking for the easy routes in life. The low stress ways to accomplish your goals, get more of what you want and ultimately live a happy and fulfilled life.
On the podcast, you can expect mindset advice, strategies for dealing with big modern day problems like overwhelm, burnout, perfectionism and procrastination, and insight into tools like meditation and mindfulness.
Each week, I’ll share easily digestible bite size ideas that you can immediately put into practise so that you can live a more stress less life.
Stress Less Living is about always looking for the easy routes in life. The low stress ways to accomplish your goals, get more of what you want and ultimately live a happy and fulfilled life.
On the podcast, you can expect mindset advice, strategies for dealing with big modern day problems like overwhelm, burnout, perfectionism and procrastination, and insight into tools like meditation and mindfulness.
Each week, I’ll share easily digestible bite size ideas that you can immediately put into practise so that you can live a more stress less life.
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Mindfulness is the art of being present. But it goes much deeper than this. It has layers to it.
So in this episode, we'll be taking a look at these layers and exploring the 7 attitudes of Mindfulness (created by John Kabat-Zinn).
When you integrate these powerful principles into your life, you'll naturally shift into the present moment and find that you don't get pulled into the drama of life as often.
So grab a cuppa, or whatever you do when you listen to your podcasts, and let's get started.
SHOW NOTES:
The Mindfulness Practitioner - interested in the Live 6-week Mindfulness Training (delivered via zoom)?
I'm running one at the moment and it's full but I'm planning another in June if you want to join the waiting list for it:
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More info on The 7 Attitudes of Mindfulness – check out John Kabat-Zinn's book:
Full Catastrophe Living by John Kabat-Zinn
Many people feel the urge to people please. To be agreeable to the point where they put others needs consistently in front of their own.
It can be exhausting.
If you're tired of people pleasing and want to reclaim your energy then this is the episode for you. In it, I'll be outlining 5 tips that can help you start putting yourself first.
SHOW NOTES
Looking for some 1-2-1 coaching? I've just launched a coaching package called Next Level coaching. For full details, check out this link:
Next Level Coaching Package
Free Stuff:
Would you like to take the Full Life Audit? Download it for free here
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In the hectic, fast-paced modern world, it can be tough to stay calm and balanced.
In fact, it can sometimes be hard just to stay sane!
And one of the best ways to handle the chaos of is through the practice of mindfulness.
In this episode, we'll be taking a look at 4 powerful mindfulness principles that can be utterly life changing.
So grab a cuppa or whatever you do when you're listening to your podcasts and let's get started.
SHOW NOTES:
Want to learn Mindfulness? Join me on my Mindfulness Practitioner (starting Feb 2nd, 2026). It's live (via zoom) and you can enrol for the low price of just £97 (reduced from £297) with this link:
ENROL ON THE MINDFULNESS PRACTITIONER (DISCOUNT PRICE)
Want to learn meditation in depth? Join The Peaceful Professional Meditation programme
Mindfulness is NOT just about doing some deep breathing every now and again to relax.
It's a set of powerful principles that can radically alter how you approach life. It can help you lower stress and anxiety, increase focus and productivity, and ultimately help you experience more joy, happiness, and fulfilment.
Mindfulness is a transformative way of living but many people are still missing out. So in this episode, we're going to take a look at 3 BIG reasons why you absolutely must have a mindfulness practice in your life.
SHOW NOTES:
Want to learn Mindfulness? Join me on my Mindfulness Practitioner (starting Feb 2nd, 2026). It's live (via zoom) and you can enrol for the low price of just £77 (reduced from £297) with the discount code:
ENROL ON THE MINDFULNESS PRACTITIONER (EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT)
BOOKS MENTIONED:
Deep Work by Cal Newport
Welcome back to the Stress Less Living Podcast and in this episode we're going to put resilience under the spotlight.
Many people think resilience is all about grit, determination, and pushing on regardless of what the world is throwing at you. But modern-day resilience is different. It's about being adaptable, open to feedback, and having a GROWTH mindset.
So in this episode, we'll be putting resilience under the lens and exploring some strategies to help you bounce back the smart way.
SHOW NOTES
Looking for some 1-2-1 coaching? I've just launched a coaching package called Next Level coaching. For full details, check out this link:
Next Level Coaching Package
Free Stuff:
Would you like to take the Full Life Audit? Download it for free here
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Check out MindSchool on Instagram here
Books Mentioned:
Mindset by Carol Dweck
Man's Search for Meaning by Victor E. Frankl
We all have behaviours that don't serve us, right? Things that we know we should change but we struggle to do so.
Well, in this episode, we're going to take a look at 5 (easily applicable) Strategies that you can use to make real, sustainable change to your behaviour and habits.
SHOW NOTES:
Udemy Training Discount link:
Enrol on How to Change Unwanted Behaviours (online training)
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Hey there — welcome back!
Do you ever feel sluggish and find it difficult to get going?
Do you sometimes struggle to get motivated, or get pulled down by the day-to-day grind?
It happens.
Well, in this video, we'll be taking a look at how to kick start your motivation machine.
So if you want to increase motivation, make big progress in your goals and stay consistent, grab a cuppa and tune into the episode.
SHOW NOTES
Looking for some 1-2-1 coaching? I've just launched a coaching package called Next Level coaching. For full details, check out this link:
Next Level Coaching Package
Free Stuff:
Would you like to take the Full Life Audit? Download it for free here
Follow me on Instagram
Check out MindSchool on Instagram here
We all have stuff that we need to heal from, don't we?
But healing can take time and sometimes things just stick and we struggle to move past them.
If you've ever experienced that then you'll love this episode. In it, I cover 5 Transformational Questions that Promote Inner Healing.
When you explore these questions in your imagination, you can trigger rapid inner healing.
So grab a cuppa or whatever you do when you listen to your podcasts, and let's get started.
SHOW NOTES
The comparison of the size of planets and stars video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zlcWdTs2-s
Looking for some 1-2-1 coaching? I've just launched a coaching package called Next Level coaching. For full details, check out this link:
Next Level Coaching Package
Free Stuff:
Would you like to take the Full Life Audit? Download it for free here
Follow me on Instagram
Check out MindSchool on Instagram here
Perfectionism...Don't you just hate it?!
That feeling that something has to be done without any flaws or imperfections.
Perfectionism is a VERY real problem for many people, so in this episode we're going to do a deep dive into it. Looking at:
What it ACTUALLY is.
The underlying causes.
How to break free from it.
So grab a cuppa or whatever you do when you're listening to your podcasts and let's get started.
SHOW NOTES
The Brain Trainers Academy:
If you want to learn how to master your mind, then you can join The Brain Trainers Academy for an affordable monthly investment using this discount link:
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Free Stuff:
Would you like to take the Full Life Audit? Download it for free here
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Have you ever thought about getting some 1-2-1 coaching but you're not sure what it's all about?
Maybe you think it's just for hipsters or rich folk with more money than sense...Well, it's not!
Coaching is something that we should ALL go for, especially at certain points in our life, as it can be one of the biggest "life-elevators" we can experience.
In this episode, we'll be digging into the power of coaching: what it REALLY is, why it's so powerful, and what tends to happen in a coaching session.
SHOW NOTES:
Some stats on the effectiveness of coaching:
Effectiveness of Coaching:
80% of people who receive coaching report increased self-confidence.
(Source: ICF Global Coaching Client Study)
Over 70% benefit from improved work performance, relationships, and communication skills.
(Same source)
86% of companies report that they recouped their investment in coaching — and more.
(ICF, PricewaterhouseCoopers)
A 2023 study by BetterUp found coaching improved resilience by 25% and focus by 20%.
(BetterUp Labs)
The Brain Trainers Academy:
If you want to learn how to master your mind, then you can join The Brain Trainers Academy for an affordable monthly investment using this discount link:
USD Version:
Join The Brain Trainers Academy
UK Version:
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Free Stuff:
Would you like to take the Full Life Audit? Download it for free here
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Do you ever feel a bit...directionless?
You've reached a point on your life where you don't know where to go next and you feel a bit lost.
You know you want your next chapter to be (and feel) different but you're not sure what that looks like or how to create it
This is such a common issue: not knowing what you want to do with your life – or what direction to head in next.
So in this episode, we'll be taking a look at 5 tips for figuring out what to do with your life.
If you feel like things have plateaued, or you're just a little bit stuck, then grab a cuppa, stick your headphones on and let's dig in.
SHOW NOTES
The Brain Trainers Academy:
If you want to learn how to master your mind, then you can join The Brain Trainers Academy for an affordable monthly investment using this discount link:
USD Version:
Join The Brain Trainers Academy
UK Version:
Join The Brain Trainers Academy
Free Stuff:
Would you like to take the Full Life Audit? Download it for free here
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Everyone experiences a wide range of emotions. Some good, some bad...and others downright ugly!
So it's important to have a way to process those less that helpful emotions.
If not, then they can become destructive forces in our life.
So in this episode, we'll be taking a look at just that. I'll be outlining a powerful strategy you can use to process and regulate your emotions in a healthy and empowering way.
SHOW NOTES:
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The Brain Trainers Academy:
If you want to learn how to master your mind, then you can join The Brain Trainers Academy for an affordable monthly investment using this discount link:
USD Version:
Join The Brain Trainers Academy
UK Version:
Join The Brain Trainers Academy
Free Stuff:
Would you like to take the Full Life Audit? Download it for free here
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Everyone has behaviours that don't serve them:
Procrastination, stress-eating, smoking, excessive drinking...to name a few.
They can be super frustrating because it can feel like they happen automatically without our conscious consent.
So in this episode, we'll be looking at the causes of destructive behaviours (like these) and how to overcome them for good using NLP.
So grab a cuppa or whatever you do when you're listening to your podcasts, and let's get started.
SHOW NOTES:
The Brain Trainers Academy:
If you want to learn how to master your mind, then you can join The Brain Trainers Academy for an affordable monthly investment using this discount link:
USD Version:
Join The Brain Trainers Academy
UK Version:
Join The Brain Trainers Academy
Free Stuff:
Would you like to take the Full Life Audit? Download it for free here
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Check out MindSchool on Instagram here
Hey there!
Imagine discovering that happiness isn't some elusive treasure you need to chase. It’s already there, right inside you, like a hidden gem waiting to be uncovered.
In this episode of "Stress Less Living," I’m diving deep into the idea that happiness is your default state. It's like a cozy, warm sweater that’s always been in your closet—you just need to remember it's there.
So, grab a cuppa, or do whatever you do when you're listening to your podcasts and let's get started.
SHOW NOTES
The Brain Trainers Academy:
If you want to learn how to master your mind, then you can join The Brain Trainers Academy for an affordable monthly investment using this discount link:
USD Version:
Join The Brain Trainers Academy
UK Version:
Join The Brain Trainers Academy
Free Stuff:
Would you like to take the Full Life Audit? Download it for free here
Follow me on Instagram
Check out MindSchool on Instagram here
Self Belief is a key component when it comes to how confident when we are in our abilities, our worth and our potential to overcome obstacles and succeed.
But many people struggle with it – even when they CLEARLY have a lot to offer.
So in this episode, I'll be digging into Self-Belief and outlining an NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) technique you can use to build it intentionally.
So grab a cuppa or whatever you do when you're listening to your podcasts and let's get started.
SHOW NOTES:
The Brain Trainers Academy:
If you want to learn how to master your mind, then you can join The Brain Trainers Academy for an affordable monthly investment using this discount link:
USD Version:
Join The Brain Trainers Academy
UK Version:
Join The Brain Trainers Academy
Free Stuff:
Would you like to take the Full Life Audit? Download it for free here
Follow me on Instagram
Check out MindSchool on Instagram here
Human beings are like magnets: we can attract but also repel. And being able to do the former is key when it comes to the amount of opportunity and success we get in life.
So, in this episode, we're going to take a look at 5 universally attractive qualities that will help you get on in life.
If you add even just a little bit of these into your life, they'll help you get more of what you want.
So grab a cuppa, or whatever you do when you listen to your podcasts and let's get started.
SHOW NOTES:
Books mentioned in the episode: How to make anyone like you by Leil Lowndes
Free Stuff:
Would you like to take the Full Life Audit? Download it for free here
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Meditation is SUCH a powerful practice.
BUT many people use it only as a coping mechanism...when it can be so much more. They use it only as a stress management tool and this is barely just scratching the surface.
One of the most exciting uses of meditation is where you use it to create targeted, positive changes in your mindset, and in your life.
And that's what we'll be looking at in this episode. We'll be digging into why meditation can be such a useful state for creating positive change in our life, and taking a look at a technique you can use to target specific areas of your life.
So grab a cuppa, get settled in, or do whatever you do when you listen to your podcasts and let's get started!
SHOW NOTES:
Want to learn meditation in depth? Join The Peaceful Professional Meditation programme
Want a free taster of meditation? (IMPORTANT NOTE: Enter the code: SLLOFFER at checkout to enrol for free): Creating Stillness (Online training)
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In the hectic, fast-paced modern world, it can be tough to stay calm and balanced.
In fact, it can sometimes be hard just to stay sane!
And one of the best ways to handle the chaos of is through the practice of mindfulness.
In this episode, we'll be taking a look at 4 powerful mindfulness principles that can be utterly life changing.
So grab a cuppa or whatever you do when you're listening to your podcasts and let's get started.
SHOW NOTES:
Want to learn meditation in depth? Join The Peaceful Professional Meditation programme
In this episode, we'll be replaying one of the most popular past episodes. How to use the STOP technique (from Mindfulness) to regulate your emotions and deal with stressful situations.
So if you find it that you get emotionally triggered a lot and you struggle to deal with the fallout of it, then this is one episode you want to check out!
SHOW NOTES:
Books mentioned: Flow: The Psychology of Happiness by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
– Free Online Training on Meditation (IMPORTANT NOTE: Enter the code: SLLOFFER at checkout to enrol for free).
Hey there and welcome back to the podcast!
In this episode, we're diving into a topic that's near and dear to my heart - uncovering and connecting with your best self.
We've all had those magical moments where everything just feels right, but they often slip away too quickly.
In this episode, I'm going to guide you through a process that uses six transformative layers to help you bring that incredible version of you into everyday life.
So, grab a cuppa and let's get started on this exciting journey of self-discovery together!
SHOW NOTES:
– Free Online Training on Meditation (IMPORTANT NOTE: Enter the code: SLLOFFER at checkout to enrol for free).
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