Most people actually have goals and aspirations for their lives.  But despite knowing what they want, they find themselves spinning their wheels (present company included) because of procrastination.  In this episode we review 9 strategies you can implement now to stop procrastinating!   And don't forget to sign up for Tune Up For Life!  On this episode we discuss:

• The four (4) risks I took recently
• Why we procrastinate
• The emotional component of procrastination
• How many people can identify their goals
• Delayed gratification
• Harvard goals study and what it says about the influence goals have on our life
• What delegation can do for you

The 10 Strategies:

1. Identifying your ideal weekly schedule
2. Clarifying the quadrants of important / urgent
3. Planning your top tasks regularly
4. Creating a written schedule
5. Writing down your goals
6. Counting the cost of procrastination
7. Asking others for help
8. Dealing with your perfectionism
9. Creating a life purpose statement

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Resources:
If by Rudyard Kipling

Stop Procrastinating & Get Things Done

Stephen Covey's Time Management Matrix Explained

3 Ways to Eliminate Mental Clutter

How to Reach Your Goals (Part 1)
How to Reach Your Goals (Part 2)
How to Reach Your Goals (Part 3)

Dealing With Conflict (Episode 41)
Clip: Do the Hardest Thing First

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One of the things holding us back from true connection and intimacy with others is our inability to engage conflict in a healthy way.  I ran away from it myself for years.  But today I'm going to break down six essentials to engage conflict resolution.   And don't forget to sign up for Tune Up For Life!  On this episode we discuss:

• The kind of conflict we are talking about
• Why conflict is so important for intimacy
• How fear causes us to be passive and not engage
• Abraham Lincoln's approach to engaging conflict
• Stay away from all-or-nothing thinking
• Following rules or guidelines for conflict
• Don't take the bait!
• The soft startup
• Living in the middle
• Listening and zoning in on others
• Erring on the side of addressing things with others

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Resources:
Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln by Dorris Kearns Goodwin
10 Conflict Resolution Rules & Guidelines

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Not long ago I went through a serious struggle with anxiety and depression that left me sleepless for 5 straight nights.  I wasn't focusing on the steps I could implement to manage my own stress.  Here we break down six different ways you can make yourself shatterproof from the stress that will inevitably come.   And don't forget to sign up for Tune Up For Life!  On this episode we discuss:

• My struggle with anxiety and depression
• What a lack of sleep did to my perspective
• Engaging positive relationships consistently
• Consistent exercise to move your body
• Rest and relaxation
• Practicing gratitude
• How to write effective affirmations
• Engaging in self-care, finding those things that fill you up and energize you
• Taking risks in your everyday life.

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Adam is a life coach and counselor who specializes in helping individuals and organizations find transformational clarity.  He specializes in anxiety, depression, life & career transitions, adolescent challenges, and family counseling.

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So many people want to become more confident but they just don't know how.  On this episode we break down 5 specific and actionable steps you can take that will start building your self-confidence.  And don't forget to sign up for Tune Up For Life!  On this episode we discuss:

• The risks I took this past week
• How you can take risks in your life
• Working on communication skills
• Getting curious
• The importance of body language and tone
• Creating a schedule (and sticking to it)
• Identifying that damaging mindsets that are impacting you
• Velcro and Teflon
• Having SMART-C goals

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Resources:
My Easter Prank
Top 5 Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware

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5 Days to overpowering anxiety!

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Adam is a life coach and counselor who specializes in helping individuals and organizations find transformational clarity.  He specializes in anxiety, depression, life & career transitions, adolescent challenges, and family counseling.

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Got a special episode this time as I discuss motivation in the workplace with Nevada Raitt.  We discuss building effective teams and creating meaningful connections so that an organization can thrive.  And don't forget to sign up for Tune Up For Life!  On this episode we discuss:

• Why start a business that focuses on employee wellness
• Learning from failures
• Fostering connection between employees
• Struggling together through adversity
• How remote work is influencing connection in the workplace
• How to build engagement at work
• Giving ownership to others
• Having fun as a team
• Motivation works differently for everyone
• Being available to your team
• Being genuine and consistent over time
• Making conflict safe for employees
• Helping others achieve their dreams
• Staying focused on your goals
• Highlighting the meaning behind everything

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Resources:
3 Tips for Improving Your Work Environment
Episode #6: Developing Deep & Meaningful Friendships

Episode #31: Overcome the Fear of Rejection

11 Fun Ice Breakers for Work Meetings and Social Events
4 Things that Make Work Suck
Skills for Successful Relationships - 10 min Video

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So often, we come incredibly close to having a positive breakthrough in our lives, only to turn around and self-sabotage the good things that are happening.  Why do we do that? And what can we do to stop it?  We discuss all that today on the podcast.  And don't forget to sign up for Tune Up For Life!  On this episode we discuss:

• Where does self-sabotage come from?
• Taking big risks
• Intrinsic v. extrensic worth
• The power of the pause
• Taking the opposite action

1. Improve your self-worth
2. Visualize success
3. Work on emotional and mental health

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Resources:
Episode 19: Improving Your Self-Worth
Episode 36: Identifying Healthy vs. Toxic Relationships

A Transformational Self-Confidence Building Activity - Article

4 Tools for Becoming Emotionally Healthy - Article

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Relationships are a key part of all of our lives and have major ramifications on our life satisfaction.  But how do we know which ones are good for us?  On this episode we explore what healthy v. toxic looks like.  And don't forget to sign up for Tune Up For Life!  On this episode we discuss:

• The risks I took last week
• Why healthy relationships are so important
• The monkey and his buddy
• 7 things to look for in healthy relationships

1. Do they having lasting relationships?
2. Do they have a sense of humor?
3. Are they easily offended?
4. Are they willing to deal with their past?
5. Do they have healthy lifestyle habits?
6. Do they establish healthy boundaries that are in line with their values?
7. Do they have a healthy amount of self-confidence?

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Resources:
Easter Prank 2022
Episode 19: Improving Your Self-Worth
Episode 35: Practices to Overcome Anxiety
The Loony Bin

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On this special BONUS episode of the Decide Your Legacy Podcast Adam walks you through a guided mindfulness mediation exercise to help you become more focused and aware.  Come back to this episode anytime you need some practice at mindfulness.

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5 Days to overpowering anxiety!

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Adam is a life coach and counselor who specializes in helping individuals and organizations find transformational clarity.  He specializes in anxiety, depression, life & career transitions, adolescent challenges, and family counseling.

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It's time to get practical on dealing with anxiety.  This week we will cover 3 specific practices you can do today to overcome your anxiety, including walking through a mindfulness exercise together.  And don't forget to sign up for Tune Up For Life!  On this episode we discuss:

• How anxiety is different from fear
• Sympathetic v. parasympathetic
• Taking action to get out from anxiety
• Identifying negative core beliefs
• The value of journaling
• Adding humor to your life
• Practicing mindfulness

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Resources:
How to Change Negative Core Beliefs (Part 1)
How to Change Negative Core Beliefs (Part 2)

Short Stories
The Essential Earnest Hemingway
Tales from the Klondike: A Treasury of Jack London's Best Short 

The Complete Stories by Flannery O'Connor
50 Great Short Stories

Funny Videos (I can watch these over and over)
The Farting Old Man
Nobody Messes with my BOY……FRIEND
Ultimate Dog Tease

Gag Gifts (Oh yes, I have these and many more)
Remote Controlled Fart Machine
Fake Beer Belly Waist Pack
Yodeling Pickle

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Adam is a life coach and counselor who specializes in helping individuals and organizations find transformational clarity.  He specializes in anxiety, depression, life & career transitions, adolescent challenges, and family counseling.

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Our world is filled with so many distractions that it is easy to go through the motions.  However, by using a process I help every client through can help you to build a life that you love and are passionate about.  On this episode we discuss:

• The risk Adam took this week
• When my house was on fire
• A process of transformation through "The Legacy Cycle"
• Starting with a good foundation of beans
• The importance of social skills
• Building your self-concept
• Connecting with your emotions
• Creating the right filters in your life
• How we are giving ourselves ADD
• Creating a balanced lifestyle
• Setting the right goals and their corresponding habits

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Resources:
Creating Your Core Values (podcast)
The Legacy Cycle (guide)
Why I Started Decide Your Legacy (blog)
How to Find Clarity in Your Life (blog)
Clarifying a Vision for your Future (blog)

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5 Days to overpowering anxiety!

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Adam is a life coach and counselor who specializes in helping individuals and organizations find transformational clarity.  He specializes in anxiety, depression, life & career transitions, adolescent challenges, and family counseling.

Be sure to check out Escape Artists Travel and tell them Decide Your Legacy sent you!