Helen Mitas is a hypnotherapist, author, speaker, business mentor, and is the founder of Hypnofit that has helped thousands of people radically enhance their energy, vitality, and motivation.

The statistics indicate that 65% of the workforce is suffering some kind of anxiety or depression and it’s inhibiting them from living a kick-ass life. Helen has a passion to help these people overcome this problem so they can once again love life. (more…)

The Minimalists Podcast by Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus

“Minimalism is a tool that can assist you in finding freedom. Freedom from fear. Freedom from worry. Freedom from overwhelm. Freedom from guilt. Freedom from depression. Freedom from the trappings of the consumer culture we’ve built our lives around. Real freedom.” The Minimalists

Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus are the Minimalists. Two friends who in their late 20’s decided enough was enough. They decided to get off the hamster wheel of life to create and live more meaningful lives. And in doing so, they became The Minimalists.

Minimalism: to live a more meaningful life with less. (more…)

“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” Harold Whitman

Entrepreneurs are often told to think about what the world needs and then look for ways to solve these problems.

Teenagers are often told to pursue careers aligned with their skills, those subjects that they are good at. (more…)

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“Marry your intention with the right amount of attention.” Mike Vardy

If you’re tired of “doing” productive and want to start being productive, you’re in the right place. In this episode, Mike Vardy, founder of Productivityist will show you how to define your days, funnel your focus, and make every moment matter.

A productivityist is a productivity enthusiast. They love to delve deep into the study of productivity, including all the tool and habitual behaviors there is to know. Exploring new ideas, processes, and ways to get things done. Personally, for me, it all boils down to the best use of my time. (more…)

This is a follow on episode from last week- Two Sorts of Thinking – Part 1. Last week I discussed what is thought, why and how thought arise, free will, consciousness and the constructionist thoery of the brain as it relates to how we operate.

This week I will talk more on why it is beneficial to develop a mindfulness practice. When we become more mindful and aware we can seperate ourselves from the random thoughts that fire off rather then being dragged along with them. (more…)

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In this interview, I chat with Dorie Clark. Dorie is an adjunct professor at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and a professional speaker. She teaches people how to reinvent themselves and cut through the noise of information and ideas out there so their messages can be heard. In this episode, she shares insight and techniques to do just that.

The New York Times has described her as an “expert at self-reinvention and helping others make changes in their lives.” (more…)

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown

“Essentialism is not about how to get more things done; it’s about how to get the right things done. It doesn’t mean just doing less for the sake of less either. It is about making the wisest possible investment of your time and energy in order to operate at our highest point of contribution by doing only what is essential.” Greg McKeown

Essentialism is the journey of life with purpose. I believe that life which is without purpose grows busy, cluttered, chaotic, stressful, overwhelming and results in less fulfillment and meaning. (more…)

“Everything you do takes you closer to or further away from your goals” Craig Ballantyne

Have you ever had a day where everything goes smooth? You get to the end of the day, and while laying in bed, you just feel awesome!

Those are the days we wish for more of, right? But how often do they occur?

I remember the past not so long ago when I was stuck. Every day seemed like a significant drag. It felt like every day I tried so hard. I felt challenged. I was stressed. I thought I was doing everything right, but I felt like I was getting nowhere.

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This is a replay interivew that I did with Jenny Santi. You can review the full show notes here at episode 31.

Jenny Sanit is the best-selling author of The Giving Way to Happiness in which she shares stories and the science behind the life-changing power of giving.

It’s a wonderful conversation about giving, not only the benefits but also the tecnhiques. How to get more involved in a way that has meaning and also without not feeling guilty. (more…)

In this episode, I first take a look at “what are thoughts?” I do this from the stance of introspection and studies of neuroscience and psychology. If thoughts become our reality than in understanding them and how we can influence them perhaps we will be better equipped to change undesirable realities that we live.

We are conscious beings and without consciousness, what then are we? Do we exist? What role does our consciousness play in directing our thoughts and our lives? (more…)