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Category: Monthly Motivation

  • 490. How to Help Motivate Others

    Everyone’s going through it right now, again. Chances are, a person (or people) you know and care about aren’t living up to their best selves, for one reason or another. It’s easy to hide our faces and dive inward during these times, but we should always be looking out for those around us. It can be very tricky to find the best approach when looking to motivate someone to change or take action. Today, we talk about some of the best ways to go about it. 

    First, we need to understand that motivation is a byproduct of consistency. Once that is established, forming habits and cultivating motivation comes without trying. Second, don’t fall into the trap of taking the easy way out and simply telling someone to do something. It can be heard as nagging or otherwise disrespectful, which can have the opposite effect.

    In this episode, I lay out some of the best tactics you can use, from modeling the behavior you want to see for them (let them see the benefits of the lifestyle changes you’re promoting and they’ll be more likely to follow your lead) to being a cheerleader.

    A sense of accountability makes a huge difference in making long term changes, for anyone, and cheering on someone’s accomplishments (as well as reminding them of where they want to be) can make a big difference when it comes to keeping them on the right path. 

     

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  • 487. How to Be More Social

    This might sound silly, but I think we’re all a little out of practice with our social skills right now. Being used to isolating ourselves during the pandemic, I’ve found that being at home all the time has made me feel more withdrawn in my social relationships. Even though I’ve been working and socializing with my team, it’s not the same. I think this is something most of us are going through.

    In other words: we’re rusty. To help restart our social muscles, I have a handy acronym to help remember small ways we can help ourselves come out of these cocoons as social butterflies. Listen to this edition of Monday Motivation and learn how easy it is to become S.O.C.I.A.L. like we used to be!

     

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  • 484. Understanding the Science of Pain

    Pain is something we all struggle to deal with, especially if it’s chronic or acute pain. Learning to understand the science behind it can help us to cope with it in our lives more meaningfully. Today, we dive into that in hopes of giving you perspective, and maybe even some relief.

    Often, especially as we age, pain is a complicated foe. It is both all in your head, and also very real. Research into the science of pain is ongoing, and gets more and more robust every year. It’s important to keep up on the latest research out there as things evolve. 

    Anything you find to be effective in managing your pain is worth trying. If it works, it works. For anyone suffering, we hope this breakdown helps divert your attention away from chronic pain so you can get back to focusing on your life and relationships.

     

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  • 481. Finding Self-Compassion for the Holidays

    As we head towards the end of the year, we’re reminded constantly to give, give, give. No one at this show would ever discourage philanthropic endeavors, but it’s also important – as always – to find and show compassion to ourselves, no matter what form that takes.

    The stress of the holiday season, even the fun parts, can push us beyond our bandwidth and leave us feeling fried. Let’s all try and avoid that holiday hangover and take care of ourselves this year. Today, we share tips to help you do just that.

     

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  • 478. How to Help Your Nervous System Through Yoga Nidra

    Yoga nidra is one of my favourite ways to relieve anxiety and stress. It’s so simple, but relatively unknown, tune in to hear how you can add it to your own practice.

    The benefits of yoga nidra can be amazing, so long as you’re able to bring it into your schedule, find consistency, and make it work for you. Doing so can help with everything from your general wellbeing, to quality of sleep, even your ability to fall asleep in the first place, as it helps tune your body’s sleep cycle.

    It’s restorative and relaxing, while avoiding the grogginess we often experience after a nap. More so than other practices, yoga nidra is best experienced under the guidance of an expert. The internet is flush with content, voices, and perspectives – find the one that speaks to you and unlocks your subconsciousness. 

     

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  • 475. How Strength Can Make You Thrive

    475. How Strength Can Make You Thrive

    The world is going through a lot right now. There’s the transition of seasons, the time change, and through ongoing world events, our stress is being elevated while our coping mechanisms are stretched to their limits. But, in these moments, we can step back and gain perspective by looking at the wisdom of the past.

    We all know what it feels like to not feel strong – both physically and mentally. And as we look back, we see a common thread of traits that have led to humanity thriving in difficult times. We spend this episode exploring some of those traits and how to incorporate them into your life.

     

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  • 472. How to Handle Negativity from Others

    472. How to Handle Negativity from Others


    No matter how much we try to maintain positivity in our lives, negativity will always find its way in. It’s easy to let it get you down, but a few simple tricks can help you take negativity in stride, without letting it ruin your day.

    The most important thing is to stay true to yourself. Negativity can be contagious, so don’t let others infect you with it. That doesn’t mean you can’t listen or be compassionate, either. Sometimes, it’s as simple as choosing what you do and don’t let inside your mental bubble.

     

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  • 469. One Simple Tip for Finding More Success in Your Life

    One simple tip can boost your ability to bring success into your life. Don’t think “I can’t” or “I won’t.” Think, “I WILL”: Willingness, Improvement, Longevity, and Listen. 

    Remembering what each of these letters stands for will help you hone in on the very things that drive success so that you can channel it toward you. Knowing this will allow you to be the best human you can be, and if there’s one thing the world needs right now, it’s more good people. 

     

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