If you were to go back in time and give your younger self some advice, what would you say to them? What would be some of the BIG, tough, life lessons that you would like to share? Things that your younger self might not necessarily want to hear, but because you’re looking the lens of experience, you know that they ABSOLUTELY need to hear? In this week’s podcast episode, I share 5 Tough Life Lessons that I wish I’d know a LOT sooner – plus 3 additional honourable mentions at the end. I also think these 5 lessons are universal and everyone needs to experience them at some stage in their life. So stick your headphones on, grab a cuppa, make the dinner, go for a jog, however you like listening to your podcasts, and let's go deep with this one. SHOW NOTES Would you like to take the Full Life Audit? Download it for free here
According to a recent Gallop opinion poll, unhappiness has been on the rise now for close to a decade. Since the study started in 2006, negative emotions have been steadily rising and things like anger, sadness, stress and worry are now at an all time high. So why is this happening? There are lots of external factors that play a part but the main reason is that we're never actually TAUGHT how to be happy. So in this episode, we'll be talking about Happiness. I'll be sharing 3 BIG ideas that have made a big (positive) impact on my overall levels of happiness. Could they have a similar impact on you? SHOW NOTES: – Enrol on the Happiness Habit Workshop (£90 off from Podcast Listeners) – Free Online Training on Meditation (IMPORTANT NOTE: Enter the code: SLLOFFER at checkout to enrol for free).
Have you ever tried to meditate but you've struggled to do it because there are so many thoughts swimming through your head? Or maybe you're just finding meditation a little bit difficult and you'd like a smoother and more seamless way to to do it... Well, often the reason why meditation doesn't go as smoothly as we'd like it to is because you're missing a key step. So in this episode of the podcast, we're going to be taking a look at this key step. We'll be taking a look at the No 1. that prevents people from meditating effectively and how to overcome it. SHOW NOTES: – Books mentioned in the episode: The Brain that Changes itself by Norman Doidge – Free Online Training on Meditation (IMPORTANT NOTE: Enter the code: SLLOFFER at checkout to enrol for free).
We all have stuff that we want from life, right? It could be in: Relationships. Your career. Financial. Your Health. Or some other area of you life. But getting what we want isn't always easy (Darn it) There are things that get in the way or prevent us from moving forward. So we need to be able to remove these blocks so we can start making ACTUAL progress in our lives. And in general, there are 5 main things that tend to prevent us from getting what we want in life. And in this episode, we're going to take a look at these 5 things and how to address each of them. SHOW NOTES: Would you like to take the Full Life Audit? Download it for free here Books mentioned in the episode: The Luck Factor by Richard Wiseman Molecules of Emotion by Candace Pert
Creating healthy boundaries is more crucial today than it’s ever been. The world is more hectic, more demanding, and everything & everyone seems to have access to us all the time! So because of this, creating healthy boundaries is no longer just a ‘nice to have’, it’s become an absolute necessity for living a stress-less & happy life. And one way to do this is by using a method I call The 3 C's for Creating Healthy Boundaries. It can be used in any type of relationship: work; personal; family; love. So in this episode of the Podcast, we'll be doing a deep dive into these 3 C's so that you can start living happier, more fulfilling and more effortless life. SHOW NOTES: – Free Online Training on Meditation (IMPORTANT NOTE: Enter the code: SLLOFFER at checkout to enrol for free).
Self help is a multi billion pound industry… in 2020, the global self-improvement market was valued at $38.53 billion in 2020. And it’s projected to reach $105.6 billion by 2027! So clearly there is a massive need here… But is self-help actually working, or is does is end up doing more damage than good? Well, in this episode we’re gonna play devils’ advocate and take a look 3 reasons why consuming lots of self-help may be not helping you at all and, in fact, it could be taking your further away from happiness and life satisfaction. SHOW NOTES – Free Online Training on Meditation (IMPORTANT NOTE: Enter the code: SLLOFFER at checkout to enrol for free).
Meditation, when used effectively, can be one of the most powerful tools we can add to our life. BUT, many people are still a little bit confused about what it is and how to do it. And one of the reasons why is because of the many myths that have become attached to it. So in this episode of the podcast, we're going to be doing some myth busting! I'll be busting 5 common myths about meditation that many people still believe. And by clearing up these myths, you'll be able to start meditating with precision and power. SHOW NOTES: – Books Mentioned: Stillness is the Key by Ryan Holiday. Mini-habits by Stephen Guise – Free Online Training on Meditation (IMPORTANT NOTE: Enter the code: SLLOFFER at checkout to enrol for free).
We all have moments where we get knocked off balance. It doesn't matter how emotionally or spiritually evolved you are, it's going to happen – and, for some, it'll happen quite regularly. The most important thing, though, is how we respond to these moments. As Vince Lombardi once said, "it's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get back up..." In the emotionally triggering world that we live in, we need to have a range of strategies for dealing with unpleasant experiencing and for processing & regulating the unpleasant emotions that often come with these experiences. And one great way to do this is using the S.T.O.P technique from mindfulness. So in this episode, we'll be breaking down the technique and also looking at how to make it even more powerful by sprinkling in some NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming). 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).
It's been said that "The Quality of your Life is Determined by the quality of the Questions that you ask"... Questions (when asked internally) will steer and guide our thinking so, when crafted & asked in a particular way, we can use them to: Overcome challenges & moments in our life where we get stuck. Come up with new & creative ideas. Help us get out of a 'dark' place. Create all manner of positive changes in our life. So in this episode of the podcast, we're going to be looking at 5 carefully crafted questions that (when asked internally) will instantly make like better. SHOW NOTES: Want to do the Full Life Audit? Grab your FREE copy here: THE FULL LIFE AUDIT
Ever feel like the world is constantly trying to pull your attention in a million different directions? Well, you're not alone! In this episode, we'll be diving deep into why distractions are such a big deal and how they can mess with not just your productivity but also your happiness. We’ll be exploring the three main reasons distractions happen and I'll also be sharing with you my all-time favourite technique for increasing focus and concentration so you can become distraction-proof. So, if you're ready to reclaim your focus and finally get stuff done, join me for this week's episode. SHOW NOTES: Books mentioned: Deep Work by Cal Newport More info on The Marshmallow Test & Instant Gratification The Social Dilemma - Documentary that talks about how social media works – Free Online Training on Meditation (IMPORTANT NOTE: Enter the code: SLLOFFER at checkout to enrol for free).
Is luck something you either have or don't have? Or is it possible to influence how lucky you are? Well, in his book, The Luck Factor, Richard Wisemen says that luck is absolutely something that we can increase through simple mindset & behavioural changes. So in this episode of the podcast, I'll be discussing 4 BIG takeaways from Wiseman's book that will help you start to increase your luck today. SHOW NOTES: – For more tips on luck, check out The Luck Factor by Richard Wisemen – Other book mentioned: Blink by Malcolm Gladwell – Free Online Training on Meditation (IMPORTANT NOTE: Enter the code: SLLOFFER at checkout to enrol for free).
Hey friends! 🌟 In this episode of The Stress Less Living Podcast, we're diving once again into mindfulness & how to be more present. So if you often find yourself lost in thought, overthinking, or feeling disconnected, then this one's for you! I'll be sharing five powerful yet simple strategies to help you live more in the moment. Trust me, these tips can make a world of difference! Ready to be more present and enjoy life to the fullest? Tune in and let's get started! SHOW NOTES: – Free Online Training on Meditation (IMPORTANT NOTE: Enter the code: SLLOFFER at checkout to enrol for free). – Books Mentioned: The Psychopath Test by Jon Ronson – The Mindful Dog and it's owner (Image):
What if you could capture some of that bliss that you used to experience (naturally) as a child? And what if you could become more connected with the present moment rather than being stuck in your head all the time? Well, one way to re-connect with this more simple and blissful way of existing, is to practise The Beginner's Mind. The Beginner's Mind is where you drop expectations and look at life through a fresh lens. And when we approach life like this, our attention returns to the moment and we start to tap into so much of the natural joy and bliss that life has to offer. SHOW NOTES – Free Online Training on Meditation (IMPORTANT NOTE: Enter the code: SLLOFFER at checkout to enrol for free):
Many people like to use meditation apps to help the relax at the end of a busy & stressful day. And, while these apps can be useful, a lot of the time they're used to 'zonk' out and disconnect from experience and this is not what meditation is really about. Meditation done powerfully is about the opposite: it's about connecting more! It's about connecting more with yourself, your experiences, and the greater systems that you belong to. So in this episode of the podcast, I'll be going through the 3 essential steps that you need to do that will help you meditate powerfully every single time. SHOW NOTES – Free Online Training on Meditation (IMPORTANT NOTE: Enter the code: SLLOFFER at checkout to enrol for free): - Like to join the waiting list for The Peaceful Professional Meditation Programme? Click here to be added
One of the things that makes life harder work than it needs to be is not being able to forgive. Holding on to all the anger, hurt, resentment, the bruising of the ego, and, in general, just not being able to move on. Forgiveness can be a tough one to process, especially if we believe that we've been properly betrayed or treated badly. So in this episode of the podcast, we'll be taking a look at the art of forgiveness. I'll be going through a 2-step process you can use to get some resolution and finally move on. SHOW NOTES – Free Online Training on Meditation (IMPORTANT NOTE: Enter the code: SLLOFFER at checkout to enrol for free):
One of the things that can make life more effortless is to discover your super power and then double down on it. By virtue of our life experience, genetics, struggles, challenges and successes, we will all have developed certain abilities. Things that we do exquisitely. But so often we take them for granted. Because they come easy to us, we can devalue them. When really, we should be acknowledging them fully and doubling down on them. When we do, it makes life more effortless and enjoyable. So in this episode, I'll be showing you how to recognise your super power power and bring it more to the forefront of your life (where it belongs). SHOW NOTES – Free Online Training on Meditation (IMPORTANT NOTE: Enter the code: SLLOFFER at checkout to enrol for free):
Without realising it, we regularly make accomplishing our goals harder than it needs to be. Every (meaningful) goal does of course require investment of time & effort but, in general, there is always a lower stress (or more effortless) way to achieve it. So in this episode, I'll be sharing 4 ways to make goal achievement more effortless. Personally, I love to find easier and more enjoyable ways to accomplish my goals so if you want to do likewise then you'll dig this episode! SHOW NOTES – Free Online Training on Meditation (IMPORTANT NOTE: Enter the code: SLLOFFER at checkout to enrol for free): – (Book Recommendation for learning about strategic rest): Peak Performance by Brad Stulberg & Steve Magness
As human beings we play games don't we? And some of these games can be necessary in order to navigate the tricky social waters. But some most definitely are NOT. There are many games that are inherently toxic and you want to avoid being drawn into them at all cost. These are also games that can appear beneficial on the surface but, in reality, they end up being damaging for at least one of the people involved (and often that person is you). So in this episode of the podcast, I'll be covering 5 toxic games you want to avoid being drawn into at all costs. SHOW NOTES: – Free Online Training on Meditation (IMPORTANT NOTE: Enter the code: SLLOFFER at checkout to enrol for free): – How to make anyone like you by Liel Lowndes
Do you have days where everything is on top of you and you feel totally overwhelmed? I do, and (unfortunately) I think the potential of it is just part and parcel of modern-life. But, just because we all run the risk of overwhelm, it doesn't mean we have to put up with it all the time. There are LOTS of things we can do to combat feelings of being overloaded and so we can make our life more effortless. And in this episode, I'll be taking a look at my 4 favourite strategies for preventing Overwhelm. SHOW NOTES: George Miller's 7 +- 2 Study: To read it click here. Would you like to take the Full Life Audit? Download it for free here Image of the dog and its owner (illustrating Mind Full versus Mindfulness):
Do you ever feel like a fraud? That nagging feeling that, any day now, you'll be found out... Well, it's common! And I'll let you into a secret: I occasionally feel it too! Imposter's syndrome is a BIG issue for a lot of people so in this episode we'll be taking a look at how to overcome imposter's syndrome using the practice of gratitude. SHOW NOTES If you want to download the Full Life Audit, that was mentioned in this episode then here's the link to do so: Do a Full Life Audit and create more fulfilment If you want to check out the previous episode on Imposter's syndrome where I talked about the 4 different types (according to Dr Valerie Young) then here's the link to on my site: The 5 Types of Imposter's Syndrome & how to Overcome them