Take Charge of Your RAS! (huh?) Episode 143
Why is it you get stuck on what should be unimportant things that your children, co-workers or partner seem to inflict on you day after day? Why can’t you be “mature” and just let them go? Maybe it’s because you haven’t taken charge of your Reticular Activating System (RAS) — the part of your brain that determines […]
Get Yourself Back on Track!
Phyllis Diller, the famous American stand-up comedian, had a powerful practice I’ve used successfully for many years. Her advice? “My recipe for dealing with anger and frustration: set the kitchen timer for twenty minutes, cry, rant, and rave, and at the sound of the bell, simmer down and go about business as usual.” It’s wonderful […]
Is Listening A Competition? Or Are You Listening to Learn? Episode 142
Why is it that when you’ve just offered a perfectly decent opinion that just happens to disagree with your friend or partner’s opinion, the conversation goes south? Do you have to permanently agree with them to have a decent relationship? Are you listening to learn or is listening a competition? In this podcast, walk away […]
Use Your Mind to Combat Killer Stress! Episode 141
Is your job making you physically sick? Dreaded boss? Soul-crushing workday? Coworkers who drive you up the wall. If you’re stressed 24/7 and running on empty at work, this podcast is for you. In Episode 141, we dig into the mind-body connection and show you how to stop being a victim of your circumstances and […]
How to Find Success At Work: What Would Your Favorite Action Hero Do? Episode 138
Are you tired of getting absolutely nowhere at work? Why, despite your best efforts, do you never seem to be the one to land the raise/bonus/promotion and achieve the success you know you deserve? Instead, it seems you land belly up in despair and depression a good deal of the time. In this podcast, you’ll […]
Happiness Is A 5:1 Deal – It’s Scientific! Episode 137
Happiness can be elusive. How can you be happy when you feel that you can’t do anything right? Is that all you ever get from your partner, child, or boss: critical comments, no matter how hard you try? Rather than figuring life is just like that and it’ll never get better, discover in this podcast […]
A Non-Waste of Time Team-Building Exercise, Episode 118
What is it with managers who want endless team meetings when you’re busy? Worse, now it’s their latest-greatest “team-building exercise.” Aargh! Got other things to do, thank you very much. But you can’t beg off, so . . . discover in this podcast the value a certain team-building exercise might actually have, and how to […]
The Dog Ate My Homework: Really? Still?, Episode 117
Are you ever frustrated over how hard it is to get ahead? Like managing to get that raise or that promotion you so feel you deserve? In this podcast, find out what’s truly in the way of the success you long for, and how to turn things around in your favor! Listen to all Up! […]
Smile! It’s Good For Your Health, Episode 116
What if you had a way to feel better, that’s always available, costs nothing and has none of those dreaded side effects? In this podcast, you’ll be introduced to a simple shift of perspective that can transform your not-so-wonderful moments into a feel-good solution, quickly and easily. Listen to all Up! Podcasts here.
Would You Marry You?, Episode 107
As Valentine’s Day rapidly approaches, how about checking in with yourself as to your lovability? Yes, you know you’re a great person, terrific, but are you loveable? Great question! In this podcast, you’ll explore how to find out where you’re at regarding your lovability – beyond your pretty/handsome face and winsome personality – to genuinely […]