Pursue What Matters

Episode 174: Your Brain on Stress

Do you understand what happens to you when stressed? Do you know how coping can help you? Join me as I break down the functions of the brain so you can cope more effectively 

 

This podcast will help you:

• Understand the structure and function of your brain 

• Learn what your brain is doing when you’re stressed

• Identify brain-body regulation keys to help you cope 

 

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Episode 173: Book Review - Stillness is the Key

This week I am reviewing Ryan Holiday's book, Stillness is the Key, where we learn the benefits of cultivating stillness in your mind and body to navigate life’s challenges successfully.

 

This podcast will help you:

• Understand the benefits of stillness

• Cultivate stillness in your mind & body

• Learn how stillness can help you navigate life crises

 

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Episode 172: 7 Coping Skills That Work

This week is all about coping skills. Coping skills are the antidote to life's challenges. Coping skills contribute to better physical and mental health, greater happiness, and better overall well-being. 

 

This podcast will help you:

• Understand why coping skills are so important 

• Learn 7 evidence-based coping skills

• Consistently use coping skills in daily life

 

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Episode 171 Slow Down to Speed Up Pt.2

Tune in for Part 2 of my series on slowing down, where you’ll learn to stop being busy and instead focus on doing what moves the needle most. In this episode, we will discuss questions to ask yourself and I’ve got a handy tool to help you assess the quality of your activities. 

 

This podcast will help you:

• Organize your highest priorities

• Gain clarity on purpose by utilizing key questions 

• Improve both productivity and satisfaction 

 

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Episode 170: Slow Down to Speed Up

This week is Part 1 of a 2-part series where I discuss why you need to slow down to speed up. I know it sounds counterintuitive, but tune in to learn how slowing down can help you move forward. 

 

• This podcast will help you:
  • Turn down the speed of life to prioritize what matters most 
  • Learn the importance of self-talk & self-reflection 
  • Understand why healing activities are essential to doing more of what matter

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Episode 169: Book Review - The 4 Disciplines of Execution

This week I will review The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey, and Jim Huling. This book can be a good guide to actually executing against your best ideas. Tune in as I discuss four disciplines to help you succeed when going after that big idea.

 

This podcast will help you:

• Learn four disciplines of execution

• Understand the benefits of focusing on lead measures

• Execute on your big ideas

 

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Episode 168: 7 Steps to Better Decisions

Today on the podcast, I share 7 steps to help you make better decisions with more confidence. Think of it as a decision-making routine in your back pocket.

 

This podcast will help you:

• Ask a better question when it comes to decision-making

• Build confidence in your ability to make wise decisions

• Develop a 7-step decision-making process

 

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Episode 167: Don’t let These Three Mistakes Undermine your Decisions

Want to make more confident decisions? This week, we will dive into 3 common mistakes that might be tripping up your decision-making.

 

This podcast will help you:

• Learn what to avoid when making decisions

• Focus on purpose-driven decisions 

• Discover two solutions for making better decisions 

 

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Episode 166: Make Better Decisions

This week on the podcast, ill share three main reasons decision-making is challenging. I'll help you understand these reasons so you can have more confidence in your ability to make good decisions. We will understand why we lose sight of our purpose and what is important when making the right choice for you.

 

This podcast will help you:

• Focus on purpose when making decisions 

• Balance both the big picture and daily details when making a choice 

• Ask better questions so you can make better decisions 

 

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Episode 165: Book Review - Clifton Strenghtsfinder

We can all succeed, but how you do it will be highly specific to you, and the best shortcut is to understand and play to your strengths. Join me on the podcast as I review the book, StrengthsFinder by Tom Rath, which is not only a great book but also a strengths assessment to help you identify your strengths. 

This podcast will help you:

• Identify and develop your unique strengths 

• Understand why your gifts are important

• Learn how a strengths assessment can help you 

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