You hear the buzzword in businesses everywhere: core values.  But what are they?  And how can they help you live a more fulfilled and purpose-driven life? On this episode we discuss:

• What are core values?
• The benefit of having a clearly defined set of core values in your life
• The different types of values
• How many core values is too many?
• Figuring out your own core values with the Core Values Worksheet
• Sign up for Tune Up for Life!

Other resources:
Episode 22: Trusting Your Intuition
Radical Self Care
11 Ice Breakers for Work and Family Events
20 Great Questions to Spark Meaningful Conversation

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This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.  For more information visit ictpod.net

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That feeling in your gut, that small voice in your head, your intuition is always there trying to guide you in the right direction when things are not always obvious.  But before you can reap the benefit of a healthy intuition, you have to first train yourself to be aware of it and listen to it.  On this episode we will explore how intuition influences our lives and some practical exercises to get more in touch with it. On this episode we discuss:

• What trusting your intuition looks like
• How to define intuition
• The relationship between intuition and mindfulness
• 3 types of intuition connecting activities
  • Physically focusing
  • Attention focusing
  • Breathing
• Guided breathing exercises
• How these exercises connect to your intuition.

Other resources:
Episode 1: Overcoming Anxiety
Episode 5: Addressing Anxiety in the Moment
Episode 11: Why You Should Deal with Your Past

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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.

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.  For more information visit ictpod.net

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Perfectionism is that evil that keeps us from making progress in our lives.  It shouts out that unless its "perfect" then it's not worth it.  You don't have to accept this lie, you can combat it, and in this episode I break down several strategies that can help you overcome this tendency in your life.  On this episode we discuss:

• The value in lowering the bar and giving yourself and others grace
• Why people tend towards perfection
• The danger of hyper-vigilance in your life
• How past trauma has affected my life
• 3 strategies to reduce perfection tendencies
  • Fix your standard setter
  • Choose to get messy
  • Figure yourself out
• The two things everyone has to get over

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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.

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.  For more information visit ictpod.net

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So often in our lives we believe the lie that we are stuck the way we are.  That change is impossible for us.  I am here today to tell you that YOU CAN CHANGE!  You no longer have to accept the status quo.  On this episode I will unpack the three steps I take all my clients through to deliver change in their lives.  On this episode we discuss:

• The 5 Days to Overpowering Anxiety Challenge
• How I took a risk (and how it went)
• The first moment that you realize things can be different
• The biggest fears people have
• Being a 7 is enough
• How our expectations are inversely proportional to our joy in life
• The role of anxiety
• How to change
  • Focus on the truth
  • Get support
  • Take action
• The physiological response to fear
• The 7 truth-seeking questions to transform your perspective
• Acting your way out of anxiety

Resources:
15 Ways Adults Can Make Friends
20 Questions to Ignite Meaningful Conversations

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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.

This show is part of the ICT Podcast Network.  For more information visit ictpod.net

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How we view ourselves makes an incredible impact on the decisions and actions we take in our lives.  That's why it's important to have a healthy and accurate view of your self-worth.  On this episode I dive into I have struggled with my self-concept and three strategies I found that can help me overcome those negative views.  On this episode we will discuss:

• Getting a definition for self-worth
• How a negative self-worth becomes destructive
• Why incredibly successful people can struggle with self-worth
• 3 Strategies for improving your self-concept
  • Taking bold action to face things that are scary
  • Giving back to others authentically
  • Learning to accept yourself the way you are
• Developing a self-concept that can't be diminished
• How being extrinsic can add to your anxiety
• The beauty of letting go

Resources:

15 Ways Adults Can Make Friends (article)
4 Positive Intrinsic Traits Worksheet

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Life is always going to throw challenges at us, whether we are expecting them or not.  But how we respond to those challenges is going to dictate so much of our personal joy and peace.  On this episode we dive into my favorite activity, the "Daily 5 and 5" and unpack how to use it effectively in your life to grow in gratitude no matter your circumstances.  On this episode we discuss:

• Listener questions!
  • How do I help a struggling co-worker?
  • What advice do you have for dealing with anxiety during COVID-19?
• Why is it so hard to be grateful?
• How the "Daily 5 and 5" works
• The impact of overpowering neural pathways
• 7 reasons to practice the Daily 5 and 5
• 5 keys to being successful at the Daily 5 and 5

Resources:
Life Wheel Gratitude
25 Gratitude Building Questions (Blog)
How to Be Grateful When Life is Hard (Blog)
The Daily 5 & 5 PDF
Hope vs. Fear Cycle (Video)

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The holidays can bring a lot of stress and anxiety, especially if you have strained relationships with friends and family.  But it doesn't have to be that way.  By shifting your perspective you can head into the holidays with a plan to strengthen and repair those relationships.  On this episode we discuss:

• What happens to our anxiety as we approach the holidays
• Why it is important to address the potential harm this anxiety brings
• Specific and actionable strategies to build your relationships
  • Lower expectations
  • Do something new
  • Be generous
  • Ask for help
  • Be curious
  • Open your heart
  • Focus on the positive

Resources:
7 Strategies for Positively Engaging Family Members Over the Holidays (blog)
11 Ice Breakers for Work Meetings and Social Events (blog)
50 Relationship Building Questions (blog)
 

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

All of us will go through numerous and significant transitions during our lives.  How we approach these situations can have a dramatic impact on our mental and emotional health.  On this episode we explore actionable strategies to ensure you are able to successfully navigate these life transitions.  On this episode we discuss:

• The Great Equalizer
• Unhealthy coping mechanisms
• How to know if you are triggered?
• The importance of creating space
• Tools to navigate life transition
  • Do not go it alone
  • Seek out healthy perspectives
  • Invest in personal care
• Who inspires me

Resources:
I Have Had Some Dark Days (blog)

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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!

This is one of my favorite topics to talk about.  Setting goals and dreaming about what is possible is when people come alive, especially when done with a vision for living their best life.  On this episode we dive into major excuses and ways we sabotage our goals and how to make more effective goals.  On this episode we discuss:

• Listener questions
• Why is goal setting important?
• The effect of neural pathways on our lives
• 4 excuses we make against setting goals
• 3 steps to set effective goals

Resources:
How to Reach Your Goals (Part 1)
How to Reach Your Goals (Part 2)
How to Reach Your Goals (Part 3)
Goal Reward Ideas
Evaluate Your Goals Worksheet
“Rich Dad Poor Dad” by Robert Kiyosaki
“The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsey

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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!

It's easy to find yourself feeling adrift, with a lack of focus or drive.  Taking some time to clarify your personal life purpose can have a profound impact on your outlook for the future.  We dive into the benefits of having a clear life purpose and three steps to help you get there.  On this episode we discuss:

• Listener questions!
• Why people feel stuck in their current situations
• What is a "life purpose"
• Examples of Life Purpose Statements
• The difference between a life purpose and mission
• Three (3) benefits of finding your life purpose
  • Improves mental, emotional and physical health
  • Brings focused and productive living
  • Attracts the right positive relationships into your life
• Three (3) tools to help you find your life purpose
  • Determine your self-concept
  • Identify "on-purpose" situations
  • Help others by serving

Resources:
Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans (referral link)
48 Days to the Work Your Love by Dan Miller (referral link)
Why You Exist (Life Purpose) Worksheet

My True Value (Self Concept) Worksheet

My Calling Worksheet
Tune Up For Life Course

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NEW FREE GUIDE! 

5 Days to overpowering anxiety!

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Get personalized coaching from Adam!

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!