Ok, this isn't a typical episode of Sane Enough... but it was fun. My oldest son had a school project in which he had to interview me podcast-style. He didn't warn me about the questions, so it was straight from the hip. The project starts with questions about my childhood idols but ultimately focuses on negative male norms and societal pressure. Here are my answers and some extra thoughts I expect he'll remove from his presentation, but I'm sharing them for my audience. *This show is for informational and entertainment purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional.
Questioning Reframing transforms limiting questions into new ones that enhance your understanding and growth. This episode finishes the current run of episodes on reframing. Coach Eric will address how questions give you the data you need in your process to progress.*This show is for informational and entertainment purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional.
After previously talking about reframing and how it can improve your mental performance, Coach Eric is diving into specific reframing skills. This episode will teach you how to do Failure to Feedback Reframing. This crucial tool for your mental well-being toolbox will turn setbacks into vital data for improvement.*This show is for informational and entertainment purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional.
Previously, we learned that reframing is crucial because it helps you view challenges from a new perspective, making it easier to find solutions. In this episode, we explore Coach Eric's favorite type of reframing, As-If Reframing. You'll learn to use As-If Reframing to tackle challenges, improve your skills, and elevate your mental performance.*This show is for informational and entertainment purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional.
Reframing is a critical skill for managing stress, performance, and mental well-being. I could discuss this for an entire season, but I want to provide you with quick and easy access to this important skill. So on this and a few more episodes, you'll learn what reframing is, how to do it, and how it will help you. It is time to add reframing to your toolbox.*This show is for informational and entertainment purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional.
On this skill episode of Sane Enough, Coach Eric teaches you how to use Anchoring to facilitate improved mood, productivity, and mental well-being. You'll also learn how Anchoring can also trigger negative effects. Understanding the positive and the negative will help you eliminate negative triggers and promote positive ones.*This show is for informational and entertainment purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional.
This episode is dedicated to Joe.It is time to come to terms with the fact that your brain is only actually focused on one thing at a time. In this episode, Coach Eric helps you improve the quality and efficiency of your work. Multitasking is just switching your focus frequently while reducing your output. Monotasking and focusing can help you complete tasks better and change focus to work on another task more efficiently. Tune in and learn how focus can help you reduce your stress load.*This show is for informational and entertainment purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional.
Continuing the conversation from episode 7, Forgiveness is Hard, Coach Eric helps you forgive yourself. Self-care is critical to mental performance, and forgiveness is vital to that care routine. Forgiving others is part of that routine as well. Learn how forgiveness of others doesn't require involving the other in any way. Forgiveness is about you, your mental health, your well-being, and your process to progress.Intro from Episode 7: Forgiveness is Hard:Forgiveness is a critical step in the journey to improving your mental strength. You've got all this anger, frustration, pain, and loud voices within you... and you can't just shove them down. The hurt is real. In this episode, Coach Eric will help you understand forgiveness and its role in your mental and physical well-being.*This show is for informational and entertainment purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional.
Forgiveness is a critical step in the journey to improving your mental strength. You've got all this anger, frustration, pain, and loud voices within you... and you can't just shove them down. The hurt is real. In this episode, Coach Eric will help you understand forgiveness and its role in your mental and physical well-being. Stick around for the next episode, where you'll work towards improving your mental performance and well-being through forgiveness.*This show is for informational and entertainment purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional.
Are you always inconsistent? Does inconsistency drive you crazy? It doesn't matter if you are frustrated by other people being inconsistent or by your own lapse in consistency. One thing is for sure, it affects Mental Performance. This episode will walk you through the difference between consistency and persistence while looking at the dangers and rewards of having routines. You will learn how to separate your identity from your routines. Your toolbox will grow as your confidence in getting back to work elevates your feeling of consistency. *This show is for informational and entertainment purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional.
Shame and Blame are partners in tearing down your progress. They mimic motivation while sabotaging your work. The result goes beyond momentary failures and leads you to destructive behaviors. Join Coach Eric on this journey through the dangers of shame and blame. Take a side trip to visit him for dinner with his family. Learn to break the toxic cycle and embrace the flaws in your path to success.*This show is for informational and entertainment purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional.
Nooooooooo, you aren't! Sure you are.... duh. You are too LAZY. Perfection is a myth that makes you stressed. You aren't that guy. You aren't just good, you are great.... There are so many options, it'll make your head spin. Join Coach Eric on this journey through perfectionism, the idea of good enough, and the tools to set realistic goals, pursue your A-game, and improve your mental performance.*This show is for informational and entertainment purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional.
Sane Enough 01-03 tackles the mental performance limiter that is consumerism overload. It is common in today's product-laden world to associate what you own, eat, or support as a big part of who you are... it becomes your identity and personality. As such, your ability to function, accomplish goals, sustain happiness, and perform at your best is affected and potentially limited by your consumer habits. In this episode, Coach Eric goes on a little rant. So tune in, listen up, and enjoy a moment of insane sanity. *This show is for informational and entertainment purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional.
Sane Enough 01-02 tackles a favorite topic: the voices in your head. We've all got them, do you listen to them? Do you argue with them? Does that make you nuts? Join Coach Eric as he discusses the different voices not only in general terms but in his own head. It's time to turn your voices into a tool to improve your mental performance. *This show is for informational and entertainment purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional.
Disclaimer: I have updated this episode with a new introduction. While the content of this episode on visualization is good, it was brought to my attention that it was dry. While I could delete it and replace it with something new, I've decided to keep it. It doesn't match up with the following episodes, but like all of us, this show is a work in progress. I learned from this episode and will continue to improve just like I hope you continue to improve on your mental performance journey. Episode 01-01 will give you an overview of Visualization techniques and ways you can improve your application of visualization. It also explores using custom music visualization and includes an example called 'Wear the Crown' at the end of the show. While this episode doesn't dive deep into a specific technique, you will learn how to do multiple methods, hone your skills, and develop your personalized path. If you want more information, ask a question, or request a topic, comment here or visit www.Intracognism.com. *This show is for informational and entertainment purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional.
Get ready for an exciting journey on "Sane Enough" with Coach Eric! Don’t miss our incredible theme song—it's the perfect kickoff as we embark on this transformative experience together. Do you have a topic you want to be discussed in a future episode? Let us know. What's the worst that could happen? Remember, you can't get a yes if you don't ask. *This show is for informational and entertainment purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional.