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To download eBooks, videos, audios, worksheets and checklists for free, click this link below.https://selfhelpforlife.com/freeDo you have a scarcity mindset? Or is your mindset one of abundance?  How do you know? In this podcast episode, I cover the scarcity vs abundance mindset by identifying and explaining 10 crucial differences.I'll also define what the words scarcity and abundance actually mean. This may surprise you! I'll also uncover some personal stories from younger years when I didn't have much abundance!By learning the important distinctions that underpin the differing scarcity vs abundance mindset traits, you will gain awareness of what you can do to become more abundant. This podcast episode tackles scarcity and abundance in multiple areas of life, so it's not just about money!  Enjoy learning about the scarcity vs abundance mindsets and how they differ, so you can move towards a more abundant life! 

To download eBooks, videos, audios, worksheets and checklists for free, click this link below.https://selfhelpforlife.com/freeMost people have experienced the 5 stages of grief at some stage in their lives. Even if it wasn't over the loss of someone meaningful, other major life events, such as a relationship break-up or being made redundant, can trigger the same grieving process. Each person experiences grief and loss differently. However, Elizabeth Kubler-Ross discovered that most people go through a 5 stage grieving process.This podcast episode will help you understand each of the 5 stages of grief.  This will help you deal better with loss and adapt to significant life changes. It will also help you support others that are going through the grieving process.I'll explain each of the 5 stages of grief in detail so you can identify the one you may be going through right now.  I'll also reveal the stage that some people get stuck in (sometimes for years!) and provide some ways to help you move on with your life.

To download eBooks, videos, audios, worksheets and checklists for free, click this link below.https://selfhelpforlife.com/freeIn this podcast episode, you'll learn 7 highly effective ways to increase your self-worth.  Having high self-worth is crucial to success in all areas of life and it feels so much better inside too.I'll start by defining what self-worth is.  I'll then cover how self-worth is different to self-esteem and self-confidence. I'll cover how most people measure self-worth and I'll let you in on a secret, most people do this wrong!I'll reveal the typical signs of low self-worth. It's good to know these before you put in the effort to increase your self-worth. Some of the signs are very obvious and others are more subtle.  This will also give you a starting point and help you measure how your self-worth improves over time.I'll then cover my 7 ways to help you increase your self-worth in all areas of life.  These methods are quite varied and you don't need to do them all at once! Pick one or two that appeal to you and notice your sense of self-worth increasing as you put these into action.The questions that I mentioned to help you focus on your strengths and positive qualities are:• What are you good at?• What do you enjoy doing?• What makes you happy?• What are your strengths and talents• What have you achieved or accomplished so far?• What challenges have you overcome?• What are you proud of?• What are your values?• How have I helped other people?Links to resources mentioned in this podcast episodePsycho-Cybernetics book by Maxwell Maltz - https://selfhelpforlife.com/psycho-cyberneticsOriginal Adam Sicinski exercise for self-worth - https://blog.iqmatrix.com/self-worthLaw of Familiarity Video - https://youtu.be/BGNCfP3mLRs Websites that I used to provide information for this podcast episode are listed belowhttps://blog.iqmatrix.com/self-worthhttps://www.healthyplace.com/blogs/buildingselfesteem/2018/8/the-difference-between-self-esteem-and-self-worthhttps://positivepsychology.com/self-worth/

To download eBooks, videos, audios, worksheets and checklists for free, click this link below.https://selfhelpforlife.com/freeWhen I heard the phrase "toxic positivity", I wasn't sure what it was.  Once I did some further research, it made complete sense and explained why super positive people were quite annoying!So in this podcast episode, you'll learn what Toxic Positivity is. I'll cover its common signs, so you'll know when someone else is doing it, and to stop yourself from being a toxic positive person too.I'll then cover 4 ways to deal with any toxic positivity within yourself.  These will help you feel more comfortable with how you feel, be more authentic and help you empathise with other people more.  I'll also cover 2 ways to prevent yourself from accidentally displaying toxic positivity when interacting with other people.If you've ever wondered why you feel uncomfortable around super positive people, then this podcast episode will explain why.

To download eBooks, videos, audios, worksheets and checklists for free, click this link below.https://selfhelpforlife.com/freeDo you want to know how your subconscious mind really works?  Why it can help you, but also sabotage your progress. I'll reveal all in this video.I'll kick-up by briefly explaining what your subconscious mind is.Then it's straight into the 10 most fundamental characteristics of your subconscious mind. I'm explain how the subconscious mind uses past memories to deal with situations in the present and why beliefs have such as important role to play.I'll reveal how imagining something can be just as powerful as actually being there! I'll demystify why the subconscious mind brings up unwanted feelings when you're trying to relax or why anxiety or panic attacks when life is relatively calm and easy.I'll also talk about how your subconscious mind can't deal with negative words and why it understands colours and feelings much better than words.I'll finish up by explaining how the subconscious mind is designed to protect you and how it can take over well before your conscious mind even knows what's happening! 

To download eBooks, videos, audios, worksheets and checklists for free, click this link below.https://selfhelpforlife.com/freeIn this podcast episode, you'll learn 7 simple and powerful ways to change a paradigm. If you want to make a paradigm shift in your life, then this episode is for you!I'll start by defining what a paradigm is, using definitions from Bob Proctor and others. I will then cover the 5 specific things that keep a paradigm in place.  When you know these, you'll know why you stay stuck, and why it can be hard to change a paradigm permanently. If you want to make a paradigm shift, then you need to know what these are.I then explain how paradigms are created in the first place. There are 6 components behind any paradigm. It is one or more of these that are behind all the unwanted paradigms in your life. I'll also talk about the influence between the conscious and subconscious mind and how that keeps old paradigms in place.I then cover my 7 simple and effective ways to change a paradigm. You can follow these step by step if you wish or take on some and add the others later. However, once you learn and apply them, you'll be on the road to making the paradigm shift in your life that you desire. Links to things mentioned in this podcast episode.A Powerful Creative Visualization Exercise for Rapid Change - https://youtu.be/f8nYdMZ4fdM10 Steps to Transform Your Creative Visualization Skills - https://youtu.be/vXy_KEEwtuwFeel the Fear and Do It Anyway - https://selfhelpforlife.com/feelthefearLinks to other videos, articles and resources used to create this episode.Bijan Kholghi - How To Change Your Paradigm In 2021https://www.coaching-online.org/how-to-change-your-paradigm/Quazi Johnr - How to reprogram subconscious mind: The Paradigm Shift (why belief is not enough)https://youtu.be/X_ThviLwvPQBob Proctor - Strategies To Shift Your Toughest Paradigms https://youtu.be/JLX_dhe522A

To download eBooks, videos, audios, worksheets and checklists for free, click this link below.https://selfhelpforlife.com/freeIn this podcast episode, I delve deep into the Law of Cause of Effect. I explain precisely what Cause is, and provide examples of the type of Effects created by these causes.I start by explaining the Law of Cause and Effect in a metaphysical way, but backed up with examples that don't seem like flukes to me!  I then cover it in a more physical and practical way. I reveal how your beliefs, thoughts, feelings, actions, behaviours and habits can massively influence how the Law of Cause and Effect works.I provide many examples of the Law of Cause and Effect in action. I wonder how many of these you'll relate to? I'll talk about how this law means that success is predictable and is created within you. I'll also reveal why belief isn't as important as people make it out to be and what is more important instead.I'll discuss the Law of Cause and Effect and Karma and my opinion on whether life is predetermined or not. This part of this podcast episode is intriguing and you may agree or disagree with what I say!  I'll wrap up with some easy ways to help you live more at cause, so that the Law of Cause and Effect works for you, rather than against you.Website - https://selfhelpforlife.comYouTube - https://youtube.com/selfhelpforlife

To download eBooks, videos, audios, worksheets and checklists for free, click this link below.https://selfhelpforlife.com/freeIn this podcast episode, you will learn how and why you get stressed. You'll understand how situations trigger the Stress Response in you.  I talk about the main threats to our physical health and wellbeing and also the many psychological threats that can cause you to feel stressed.The stress response works in one of five different ways.  These are fight, flight, freeze, fawn and faint. I also cover the role of the Amygdala and the Hypothalamus in responding to threats. Real physical changes occur in the brain and body and its good to know what these are.You'll learn about the main psychological threats that can stress us out. These include threats to our self worth, relationship or financial security. Also how stress can leave you with feelings of helplessness, being powerless or out of control. I finish off by explaining how to influence the stress response through your beliefs. This is fascinating stuff and explains how you can influence the automatic stress response over time.Links to other videos mentioned.Changing Beliefs - https://youtu.be/bOkTNGoaBY8Law of Vibration - https://youtu.be/jH1JRDxq-jA

To download eBooks, videos, audios, worksheets and checklists for free, click this link below.https://selfhelpforlife.com/freeThis is part 2 of a 2 part podcast episode series where I cover the top 10 life-changing NLP techniques.If you missed part 1, its episode SHFL 099.In this podcast episode, I reveal 5 more fantastic NLP techniques. These are the Well-formed Outcome, Submodalities, the Swish Pattern, Language Techniques (including the Meta Model and Milton Model) and finishing up with the Perceptual Positions process.If this all sounds like jargon, don’t worry, I’ll explain and simplify all the jargon in this episode.So enjoy learning about the second 5 of the top 10 NLP techniquesLinks and ResourcesVideo version of this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/JZLaJgdurYIPart 1 of this NLP series on YouTube -   https://youtu.be/yJ9J4PVFzgM

To download eBooks, videos, audios, worksheets and checklists for free, click this link below.https://selfhelpforlife.com/freeThis is part 1 of a 2 podcast episodes where I cover the top 10 life-changing NLP techniques.In this podcast episode, I explain what NLP is, and what the letters stand for. I reveal how I came across NLP, almost 30 years ago now!I then cover 5 of the top 10 NLP techniques.  These are Anchoring, Circle of Excellence, Reframing, Matching & Mirroring and Representational Systems.If this all sounds like jargon, don’t worry, I’ll explain and simplify all the jargon in this podcast episode.I also cover a number of NLP Presuppositions.  These are the basic principles behind NLP and to life as well!So enjoy learning about the first 5 of the top 10 NLP techniquesPart 2 – coming soon!NLP Presuppositions video - https://youtu.be/yXcPq3fy-z4

To download eBooks, videos, audios, worksheets and checklists for free, click this link below.https://selfhelpforlife.com/freeWelcome to the second part of this 2 part podcast. in this episode, my friend Rowan and I share 5 more of our top 10 work from home productivity tips, so you can work smarter from home. Rowan and I have both worked from home for many years now, so when COVID-19 hit, it wasn't a big deal for us. These valuable work from home productivity tips will help you reduce stress, have more energy and get more done in less time. We also uncover many of the hidden benefits of working from home, including some that you are probably not yet aware of. In this podcast episode, we share a bucket load of helpful work from home productivity tips including the Pomodoro Technique,  mentally preparing as if you're going to the office, using Do Not Disturb to your advantage, ergonomics and much, much more.Rowan is the go-to person on work from home opportunities. If you're stuck in the office and hate it, then Rowan will help you find a work from home job that you love, or even start a business that you can do from home. To learn more about work from home opportunities, check out his website - https://loveworkathome.com To watch the video version on Rowan's YouTube Channel, click the link belowhttps://youtu.be/JmHd7Frx9woThe other 5 work from home productivity tips are in episode SHFL 097.Resources mentioned in this podcast episodeToggl Time Tracker App - https://toggl.com/The Egoscue Clinic of Austin -https://www.youtube.com/user/EgoscueAustinAnna-Louise Bouvier - https://www.youtube.com/user/annalouise45

To download eBooks, videos, audios, worksheets and checklists for free, click this link below.https://selfhelpforlife.com/freeWelcome to part 1 of this 2 part podcast. in this episode, my friend Rowan and I share 5 of our top 10 work from home productivity tips, so you can work smarter from home. Rowan and I have both worked from home for many years now, so when COVID-19 hit, it wasn't a big deal for us. These valuable work from home productivity tips will help you reduce stress, have more energy and get more done in less time. We also uncover many of the hidden benefits of working from home, including some that you are probably not yet aware of.  In this podcast episode, we cover how to plan your day, reveal some ninja health and fitness tips, uncover Paul's secret strategy for getting important tasks done before 9am. We talk about something that you do every day that is vital for life and the importance of communicating your schedule with family or house-mates. Rowan is the go-to person on work from home opportunities. If you're stuck in the office and hate it, then Rowan will help you find a work from home job that you love, or even start a business that you can do from home. To learn more about work from home opportunities, check out his website - https://loveworkathome.com The other 5 work from home productivity tips are in episode SHFL 098 or via the link below on Rowan's YouTube channel.https://youtu.be/JmHd7Frx9woResources mentioned in this podcast episode.Daniel PT Fitness - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE3qIUaYYSQfgZZZlFIenZw Yoga With Adriene - https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene Yoga With Tim - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCciuZl2ydLCvN5txlLW0rIg The Plant Paradox -https://amzn.to/2TLIxhb Oura ring - https://selfhelpforlife.com/ouraring Wim Hof - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxHTM1FYxeC4F7xDsBVltGg Pete Egoscue - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRLqCbE7QOg&t=73s Rapid Relaxation Exercise - https://youtu.be/uTVwjFN5kYw

To download eBooks, videos, audios, worksheets and checklists for free, click this link below.https://selfhelpforlife.com/freeClick the link below to complete your free Myers-Briggs Personality Test.https://selfhelpforlife.com/myers-briggsThis is the last of 3 podcast episodes about the Myers-Briggs Personality Types.  I encourage you to listen to the previous episodes first. These are:SHFL 094 :  The 4 Myers-Briggs Personality Type Preferences ExplainedSHFL 095 : The 8 Introverted Myers-Briggs Personality Types Explained In this podcast episode, I cover 8 of the 16 Myers Briggs Personality Types.  These are the ones that start with the Extroversion preference.These are:The Persuader (ESTP)The Director (ESTJ)The Performer (ESFP)The Caregiver (ESFJ)The Champion (ENFP)The Giver (ENFJ)The Debator (ENTP)The Commander (ENTJ)Listen to this podcast episode to find out which Myers-Briggs Personality Type best suits your more extroverted personality.I also reveal my Myers-Briggs personality type, and explain how you can find out yours!Link to Blog Post (which covers the content of all 3 videos)https://selfhelpforlife.com/myers-briggs-personality-types/

To download eBooks, videos, audios, worksheets and checklists for free, click this link below.https://selfhelpforlife.com/free.Click the link below to complete your free Myers-Briggs Personality Test.https://selfhelpforlife.com/myers-briggsThis is the second of 3 podcast episodes about the Myers-Briggs Personality Types.  I encourage you to listen to the previous episode first. The title is SHFL 094 : The 4 Myers-Briggs Personality Type Preferences Explained.In this podcast episode, I cover the first 8 Myers Briggs Personality Types.  These are the ones that start with the Introversion preference.These are:The Inspector (ISTJ)The Crafter (ISTP)The Protector (ISFJ)The Artist (ISFP)The Advocate (INFJ)The Mediator (INFP)The Architect (INTJ)The Thinker (INTP)Listen to this podcast episode to find out which of these Myers-Briggs Personality Types best suits your more introverted personality.Related Podcast EpisodesSHFL 094 : The 4 Myers-Briggs Personality Type Preferences ExplainedSHFL 096 – The 8 Extroverted Myers-Briggs Personality Types Explained.Link to Blog Post (which covers the content of all 3 videos)https://selfhelpforlife.com/myers-briggs-personality-types/

To download eBooks, videos, audios, worksheets and checklists for free, click this link below.https://selfhelpforlife.com/free.Click the link below to complete your free Myers-Briggs Personality Test.https://selfhelpforlife.com/myers-briggsThis is the first of 3 podcast episodes about the Myers-Briggs Personality Types.  In this episode, I talk about the history, the test and the benefits of knowing your Myers Briggs Personality Type.I then cover the 4 Myers-Briggs Preferences that form the backbone of the 16 Myers-Briggs Personality Types.Related Podcast EpisodesSHFL 095 – The 8 Introverted Myers-Briggs Personality Types ExplainedSHFL 096 – The 8 Extroverted Myers-Briggs Personality Types ExplainedLink to Blog Post (which covers the content of all 3 videos)https://selfhelpforlife.com/myers-briggs-personality-types

Back in May, I had the privilege of being interviewed by Jesse Brisendine for his show called "A Handful of Hope". In this interview, I talk openly about ways to reduce Coronavirus stress and anxiety and things I've been doing to deal with it better.I also perform a live demonstration of my rapid relaxation exercise and talk about the Law of Familiarity and the "new normal"Click this link to watch the video version.Jesse created the "Handful of Hope" series to help people improve their mental, emotional and spiritual health during the Coronavirus Pandemic. He has interviewed many experts including Jack Canfield, and it's well worth checking out.  I've provided the Apple Podcasts link below. A Handful of Hope on Apple PodcastsEnjoy!Paul

The Law of Vibration is always working in your life, whether you realize it or not.  It’s the Law of Vibration that drives the Law of Attraction. After listening to this podcast episode, you’ll understand what the Law of Vibration is, how it works and how to use it to your advantage.  I’ll keep it really simple, so you can understand it easily. In the past, spirituality and science were polar-opposites. Most of the spiritual philosophies could not be “proved” by science. However, with the arrival of quantum physics, many spiritual concepts can now be explained scientifically.  This makes it much easier to understand, believe, and use these spiritual principles to improve your life. The Law of Vibration is no exception.

You may have heard about the importance of taking inspired action.  But what is inspired action and how do you know when you have it?In this podcast episode, I will cover the differences between inspired, regular and forced action.  They are all useful, but inspired action feels better, is less stressful and more fun!I’ll cover how to identify an inspired idea and the importance of acting on it immediately.  I’ll then explain how to take inspired action and how to get inspired when you don’t feel like it. 

We all desire greater abundance in our lives. We want to have more money, great health, superb relationships and plenty of time to enjoy them. Perhaps you know lucky people that have it all.  They have become experts in manifesting abundance.In this podcast, you will learn what manifesting abundance is. I’ll explain what an abundance mindset is and how to know when you have it. You’ll then gain an insight into what manifesting abundance looks like when you’re doing it successfully.I’ll then cover my 10-step process to help you become a master in manifesting abundance and prosperity. 

Click the link below to download my "Ten Strategies for Your Success" eBook for Free. https://selfhelpforlife.com/successThe 7 habits of highly effective people by Stephen Covey has sold over 15 million copies.  I bought this book over 25 years ago and the ideas in this book are still highly relevant in today’s fast-paced digital world.  In this podcast, I will provide a summary of the 7 habits of highly effective people. I’ll cover each of the 7 habits, so you can apply these to your life, without reading the complete book first!  My summary of the 7 habits of highly effective people will reveal the key principles and success habits that are the backbone of this book.  However, to master these 7 habits, I highly recommend that you grab your copy of the 7 habits of highly effective people after reading this summary.To check out The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People on Amazon, please click the link below.https://selfhelpforlife.com/7habits