Claim OwnershipThe Empower1st Podcast
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What’s the premise?
Hearing from real people who have been empowered by their own stories and those of others...
What’s the purpose?
To empower you through the stories of every day people making their way through every day life.
Hearing from real people who have been empowered by their own stories and those of others...
What’s the purpose?
To empower you through the stories of every day people making their way through every day life.
48 Episodes
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Where your focus goes, your energy flows... I know it’s cliche, but it’s true!
What are thankful for? In the midst of chaos, uncertainty, stress, overwhelm and confinement... what are you thankful for?
Starting the day off the right way helps! AND Whether you are fighting this battle on the front lines or battling this from your home, you CAN AND WILL get through this. We all will come out of this stronger and more resilient IF we believe it’s possible!
It’s okay if you are not okay. The key is not to stay there.
In the midst of chaos, we have a choice of what we focus on...
I’m receiving messages from people who are extremely fearful of the unknowns in the future because of the Coronavirus... here’s the thing: We have never known the future, we just think we do because we plan and put things on a calendar... Listen in for more.
Whenever you need a boost of encouragement, come back to this episode.
I DESPISE GRUDGES AND LOYALTY BATTLES! Why? Because they are unproductive, neither side ever wins and the collateral damage is more than the damage to the intended target... Listen in as I walk you through the resolution solution.
The irony of life: We get so caught up in our lives that we forget to live... This episode is a personal story of my son and I sharing a moment last night that seemed so insignificant at first but quickly turned into something so much more. Listen in as I talk about the treasure “map” and our treasure hunt!
In this episode, I discuss how much of our divisiveness and frustration with another person is the direct result of building it up in our minds without ever letting the other person know. We MUST communicate, remain patient and be willing to humble ourselves to resolve conflicts.
I am fortunate that I get the opportunity to impact teens on a daily basis, and I don’t take it for granted! The other day, a teen in one of my classes was not her usual self and it bothered me. I simply explained how happiness on a daily basis is a choice. I didn’t say it would be an easy choice, but it’s still a choice. Regardless of what you have going on in your life, you can decide to tackle the obstacles with a smile or a frown. You decide...
We will never be able to completely eliminate conflict with others because we all view situations through our own personal biases... BUT, that doesn’t mean that we lack the ability to quickly dissolve conflict once it shows up. The number one way to resolve an issue quickly? Communication. It sounds way too simple but it’s the truth. If you feel tension in a personal relationship right now in your life, just ask... swallow your pride and step up to the plate first to seek resolution before the problem gets magnified.
Every day when we wake up we have a choice, regardless of our circumstances. We get to decide how we will react to everything and everyone around us. There are so many people around us whose emotions are completely controlled by others and it’s hard to watch. Every situation is different and every person is different; I do understand that, which may mean that my opinions do not fit your situation and that’s ok.
Years ago, I was working tirelessly and it showed... my eyes became itchy and bloodshot from sleep deprivation. My solution? Eye drops. The problem with this is the only way for me to get rid of my bloodshot eyes was to get rest, not put in more eye drops. What metaphorical “eye drops” are you using in your life and how do you get down to the true issue to get to a true solution?
Fear can be paralyzing or liberating, and the cool part is that we get to decide which path we take. Open your mind to the possibility that you CAN overcome the fears in your life... then the possibilities are endless.
When I start small talk with a cashier at the store, he or she always has the same response to my question, “How has your day been?” Cashier: “My day will be so much better in a little bit when I’m off work!” I’m sure I’m not the only one out there that sees the problem in this thought process. So many of us wish away the work day and the work week to get to the weekend (that is always too short) to immediately repeat the cycle over again. It’s hard for me to belief this is the way life is supposed to be. While everyone is so focused on resolutions, I just want to remind you to focus on fulfillment FIRST, because that’s crucial to a life well-lived.Listen in as I give my three questions to start acting upon immediately to move toward fulfillment in your life.
In the metaphorical boxing match of life: You will get hit. You will get knocked against the ropes. You will go down to one knee at some point. You might even get knocked down... All of this is fine, as long as you get back up in that 10 count. Listen in as I discuss my “trainer in the corner” and the mean left hook that keeps getting to me.
Sometimes, we just need someone to say that it’s possible. That’s what this episode will do for you.
The past 4 weeks have been kind of crazy. One small thing led to another thing that led to another thing and before I knew it I had allowed myself to become consumed with defeat. In this episode, I want to walk you through how easy it can be to become consumed with the wrong mindset and let you know that you don’t have to allow it to win. Defeat is a choice.
Have you ever been so focused on the wrong thing that you completely overlooked the entire purpose of a situation in the first place? I did this past weekend. Listen in as I detail my thoughts throughout my weekend and my epiphany that came a little too late for this event but not too late to make an impact now and in the future.
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