Elevator Talk With Michelle

Elevator Talk With Michelle

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  • 20 Of The Best Horror Villains Of All Time

    Hollywood has created enough monsters, maniacs, and murderers to haunt the dreams of moviegoers for centuries to come. But which ones are the most frightening? From Universal’s classic monster movies to the scariest slasher stars of the 21st century, here are the ones that made the list of the best horror villains of all time.


    (1). Candyman

    (2). Count Orlock

    (3). Carrie

    (4). The Mummy

    (5). Jigsaw

    (6). The Phantom of the Opera

    (7). Pazuzu Regan-

    (8). Jack Torrance

    (9). Damien

    (10). Norman Bates-

    (11). The Wolf Man

    (13). Hannibal Lecter

    (15). Pinhead

    (16). Chucky

    (17). Michael Myers

    (18). Freddy Krueger

    (19). Jason Voorhees

    (20). Dracula


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    21 min
  • 26 Best Fall Foliage Trips To Take
    Welcome back to another Elevator Talk With Michelle. Today I will be sharing my top finds for fall foliage travel this year. As the fall season approaches, so does the changing of the leaves, cooler weather, and pumpkin flavored everything. Parts of the United States and Canada have an abundance of beauty this time of year. Now is the perfect time to get out and see the beauty that the fall season brings. I love the beautiful colors; you have your reds, oranges, yellows, and greens pretty much everywhere you go. So now let’s talk about some of the best places to visit:
    (1). Washington, DC
    (2). Maine
    (3). Boston
    (4). Colorado
    (5). Toronto
    (6). Nova Scotia
    (7). Montreal
    (8). Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina
    (9). Eastern Sierras, California
    (10). Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Michigan
    (11). North Cascades National Park, Washington
    (12). New York City
    (13). Yosemite National Park, California
    (14). Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
    (15). Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
    (16). Napa Valley, California
    (17). Asheville, North Carolina
    (18). Savannah, Georgia
    (19). Bennington, Vermont
    (20). San Francisco, California
    (21). Miami, Florida
    (22). Salem, Massachusetts
    (23). Aspen, Colorado
    (24). Burlington, Vermont
    (25). Door County, Wisconsin
    (26). Kansas City, MO
    Please be sure to subscribe and support my Podcast. Your support is greatly appreciated, and you do so for as little as $.99 per month. Go out there and be great, because great is calling you and great is calling me.
    47 min
  • How to Deal With & Avoid Loneliness
    The definition of loneliness: Loneliness is the difference between your actual level of social connection and the level of connection you desire. Ultimately, loneliness and social isolation are different, even though they often influence one another. Feelings of loneliness are subjective and can only truly be defined by the person feeling them. You can actually be lonely and not be alone. For example, you aren’t in an intimate relationship, but you have a lot of Bff’s.
    By contrast, social isolation means having a lack of close friends or infrequent social interactions. Loneliness often involves feeling:
    Misunderstood
    Left out
    Unheard
    Unwanted
    Unseen
    Unloved
    Empty
    Feeling this way can lead to feelings of isolation, which in turn leads to more loneliness, which causes the vicious cycle to continue.
    Tips to overcome loneliness:
    (1). Have a deeper connection to yourself
    (2). Find an environment where deep sharing is celebrated
    (3). Prioritize social connection
    (4). Don’t expect or focus on rejection
    (5). Focus on quality interactions
    (6). Nurture your emotional intelligence
    In order to keep loneliness from setting in, you may want to:
    (1). Stay engaged with your community and your family.
    (2). Acknowledge and validate your feelings of loneliness.
    (3). Recognize that you are not alone in feeling lonely.
    (4). Value the connections you already have.
    (5). Reflect on your feelings of loneliness.
    (6). Take some time to relax and slow down a bit.
    (7). Reconnect with self-love and appreciation.
    (8). Join a group so you can connect with like-minded people.
    (9). Accept all parts of yourself.
    (10). You may want to adopt a pet.
    (11). Re-evaluate your social media usage.
    (12). Reconnect with friends and spend quality time together.
    (13). Limit your alcohol intake.
    Here’s a look at the two groups and why they’re vulnerable:
    Senior   Citizens: Spouses, friends, and family members are passing away.   Friends and family members are moving away, or they can’t get out to visit often, if they can visit at all. Family and friends are suffering from illnesses.
    Young   Adults (ages 18-25): Report having seriously committed   suicide, they take on more work hours, they feel a sense of alienation or   detachment around their peers and friends.
    These groups constantly experience major changes and losses in their lives. Therefore, it’s no wonder they’re the most vulnerable to experiencing loneliness.
    38 min
  • How to Let Go Of The Past
    We all have a past, no matter who you are, what you have, where you live or who you know; you have a past. You have a past; good, bad, or indifferent. As you begin to let go of the past, here are some things you need to do and not do:
    Don’ts:
    (1). Don’t repress your past feelings.
    (2). Don’t avoid your feelings.
    (3). Don’t try to change your past.
    Do’s:
    (1). Detach your emotions from your past.
    (2). Take control of your thoughts.
    (3). Get away from the “what-if’s.”
    (4). Learn some lessons from the event.
    (5). Focus on the positives that came out of your past negatives.
    (6). Learn how to forgive.
    (7). Learn to live in the present.
    (8). Create physical distance.
    (9). Be gentle with yourself.
    (10). Accept that the other person may not apologize.
    (11). Surround yourself with people who complete you.
    (12). Get professional help.
    21 min
  • How To Forgive Someone
    When someone wrongs you, your first thought is you will never be able to move past what they did. Well, it’s very common to feel that way. However, you not being able to forgive that person or those people, can harm you the most. Forgiveness is challenging, because it often times is misunderstood. You might think that forgiving someone means forgetting what did or didn’t do, forgetting what they said or didn’t say. You may even think forgiving that person, says that what they did wasn’t a big deal to you. You may also think that by forgiving that person, means you can just go back to the way things were and that’s not always true. 
    Forgiveness simply means choosing to let go of your anger, hurt, hatred or your desire for vengeance. Now you can simply accept that what happened to you, is in the past and nothing you do can or will change it. So, if you think you are ready to forgive someone or some people and you don’t know where to start, you have come to the right place.
    You may be asking yourself, why should I bother to forgive that person? Many people think that by forgiving someone, you are making things better for them. You may also think that they wronged you and now they are getting off the hook, just like that. However, when you forgive someone, you are really helping yourself. How you may be asking? Well, by forgiving someone that hurt you, it allows you heal by finding peace. Forgiveness closes those open doors and heals old wounds.
    Once you feel ready to forgive, you can take a few additional steps to make sure you’re ready:
    (1). Talk through your feelings.
    (2). Find the bright side.
    (3). Forgive yourself.
    Here are some tips that can help you act on your decision to forgive:
    (1). Write a letter.
    (2). Work toward your own happiness.
    Reminder: You have to accept the fact, that you may never get that explanation or an apology. When you allow bitterness and resentment to hold you in the palm of its hands, you only give it power.
    Reminder: Forgiveness might seem difficult to practice, but it’s a skill we can all develop. I know it seems unfair that you are required to be the bigger person; seeing as how they hurt you. But forgiveness will help you move past those negative feelings, those hurt feelings and find the peace you need and deserve.
    32 min
  • How To Find Your Niche
    Today's Podcast is all about how to find your Niche. Well, here are steps you can take:
    (1). Evaluate your passions and skills.
    (2). Do your research to see if there is a market for your niche.
    (3). You will need to narrow down your niche.
    (4). Check out your competition for yourself.
    (5). It’s time to test your niche.
    Final Thoughts: While this process won't guarantee you'll succeed in your niche, it will spark some ideas and give you a great place to start. It will also help minimize the risk that comes with starting a niche site, saving you time, money, and frustration.
    27 min
  • Preparing Your Mind and Body For The Fall Season
    As we begin to creep closer to the fall, we will move from the high energy long summer days to mellow shorter days and cooler weather. This seasonal shift isn’t limited to a change in our environment, but it also influences us physically and mentally. For some, fall can be an opportunity to implement new ideas, healthy routines, and overall lifestyle changes. Since modern life tends not to be in sync with seasonal living, an awareness of this shift and taking a little extra care during this time of year, can go a long way toward supporting our overall health. Keep in mind, the fall season is also a great time to hit the reset button, set new goals, and get organized for the upcoming season. Keeping that in mind, here are 7 things you can do to help you shift gears into the fall season:
    (1). Stick to your regular sleep habits. Research shows that consistency in our sleep routines play a huge role, in how we function daily. 
    (2). Come up with a new eating plan. Things are in season at a particular time for a reason. Seasonal foods support our bodies with what they need during each season.
    (3). Get in more exercise. An active body is an important element of physical, emotional, and mental health. Dr. Nicole Kilian, says “Fall is a great time of year to transition from more “yang” activities (running, biking) to more restorative, “yin” activities like yoga, tai chi, and qigong.
    (4). Make the necessary changes in your skincare routine. A change in seasons means a change in the way you take care of your skin.
    (5). Get professional help to plan for optimal health. Fall is the time to come up with a plan for the season, whether it’s an immune transformation for your entire family, or maybe you need to address and treat Seasonal Affective Disorder. 
    (6). Stay on top of your social connections. Research has shown that “the lack of social connection is a greater detriment to health than obesity, smoking, and high blood pressure.” 
    (7). Hit the “pause” button more often. Make time, to take time for yourself.
    Sum It All Up: A smooth transition from summer to fall comes down to knowing what your priorities are, how you want to spend your time, and trying out some new habits. Doing these things, will allow you to move into the fall season with grace and ease.
    20 min
  • How To Dream Big
    One of the best examples of a person who dared to dream big is Oprah Winfrey. Oprah was fired from one of her first TV jobs because the producer said that she was “unfit for television.” Oprah Winfrey has gone on to become one of the richest women in the world, and it was all because she dared to dream big. 
    While working a secretarial job, J.K. Rowling, now famous for the Harry Potter series of books, was fired because she was spending more time working on her book at work, than she was with her secretarial duties. Rowling spent 7 years working on her book, suffered through the death of her mother, a divorce, and living on government assistance. But she dared to dream big and is now the wealthiest author in the world.
    Disney was a dreamer from an early age, but his reality didn’t catch up with his dreams that quickly. Walt Disney was fired from his job as a newspaper editor because “he lacked imagination and had no good ideas.” After leaving that job, Disney formed an animation company in 1921, which ultimately went bankrupt, leaving him unable to pay his rent and reportedly forcing him to survive only on dog food. But he dared to dream big, and his legacy continues to live on, all over the world.
    Stephen King is one of the most popular authors of all time, and he decided to dream big. But his beginnings were no walk in the park. Stephen King’s first novel, Carrie, was rejected 30 separate times by publishers. He worked a part-time job as an English teacher just to make ends meet before he tossed the manuscript in the garbage. But, due to his wife begging and pleading him, he resubmitted the manuscript to Double Day, who later offered him his first book deal.
    So, you see we all have obstacles in our lives. We all have stumbling blocks that tend to sidetrack us, tear us down, deter us, cause us to procrastinate and overwhelm us. Most people allow those obstacles to get in the way of their goals; they’re overpowered, and their hopes are wiped out. The good news is you can overcome your obstacles.
    Here are some ways to dream big:
    (1). Know exactly what you want. A dream starts with a concise objective or intention.
    (2). Dream big every day. Imagine what your goal(s) looks like, how they make you feel and who it will bring into your life.
    (3). Create a dream board. Use pictures, words or articles of any kind that represent your dreams. Then make sure you visit your board every day, to keep your dream in front of you.
    (4). Write the story of your dream. Record it and listen to it each night before you go to bed.
    (5). Never give up, even when you fail. Every “no” you encounter, gets you closer to your “yes”.
    (6). Talk about your dream using positive words. Speak about your dreams as if they have already happened.
    (7). Tell others about your dream. You will want to be selective in who you tell, but you just never know who can help you.
    (8). Believe you deserve your dream. You have to believe it, in order to receive it.
    BONUS: Practice gratitude for all the ups and downs you experience during your journey, towards your dream.
    18 min
  • 3 Steps To Make This Quarter Great
    To make sure you get the most out of the third quarter, here are some things you can do:
    (1). Take notes from past quarters. I don’t normally advocate for looking back, but to move forward you have to look at what worked and what didn’t work already. In other words, you need to look at your wins and losses and learn from them. Otherwise, history will repeat itself. You also want to figure out what goals you were able to achieve and how you were able to achieve it/them. Then you need to know which goals need to be carried over to the next quarter and which ones you can simply cross off your list. Once you decide which ones you are going to carry over, you need to figure out the best course of action for completing them. Now our successes always put a smile on our faces, but we must look at our failures as well. While they are a hard pill to swallow if you don’t study them, history is doomed to repeat itself. 
    (2). Prioritize your goals. Doing this will ensure that you start working on the most important things first. This is also why it’s important to know what you want to accomplish ahead of time. If you have a team, this is where you can assign things. You also need this information, so you can assign due date to things. To keep your things to do list broad, you will end up scurrying around at the 11th hour. So, you may want to assign daily, weekly, and monthly goals.  
    (3). Manage your time wisely by creating an accountability chart. Have weekly meetings with yourself or your team, to review what’s been accomplished, where you are in the process and what still needs to be done. You may want to create a progress chart to keep track of things. This way everything is clear and there shouldn’t be any surprises along the way.
    15 min
  • How To Push Yourself To The Next Level And Succeed
    Limits are nothing more than stumbling blocks, that exist between you and your goal(s). Sadly enough, a lot of people find it hard to push themselves beyond their limits. Most give up wanting more and accept things as they are. However, as long as you have a desire to achieve success, you will have to face your fears and push yourself beyond your limits. Failure to do so will keep you stuck, and you will end up with a closet full of dreams, that were never realized. So, how do you push past your limits? 
    (1). Take That First Step. What you need to get started is that first step. It may not be easy at first, but very few things come easy at first. But if you stick to it, it will get easier and more fun over time. 
    (2). Inspire Yourself. Don’t wait for things or other people to motivate you. You need to discover your own inner motivation! If you need some motivation, you may want to watch motivational videos, listen to motivational podcasts, take a quiet walk or sip on a cup of tea, and clear your mind as you write in your journal.  
    (3). Create The Best Environment For Thinking. The right environment will always inspire you to succeed and make good choices. 
    (4). Don’t Always Choose The Safe Choice. Go for the ones that will cause you to dream bigger. You can’t grow by giving into to safer choices. Get out of your comfort zone and explore new things now.
    (5). Visualize Your Next Level. What would it look like to be happily married? What would it look like to be successful in your business and/or your career? What would it look like to touch other people’s lives for a living? Seeing things as if they were, will help you focus more on your goals and achieve the success that awaits you. 
    (6). Learn From Others. Nothing that we do is new, somebody somewhere has already done it. So why not study what worked for them, so you can learn how to overcome setbacks.  
    (7). Do What Scares You. If what you are doing scares you, then that’s the thing you should be doing. This is how you face your fear(s) and win.
     
    (8). Work On Your Weaknesses. Most of our limits are a result of our weaknesses. It could be bad habits, poor self-esteem, or physical limitation. Our weaknesses can make a small mountain look much bigger than what it really is. 
    (9). Don’t Be Afraid To Ask For Help. Always remember you don’t have to take on all of this by yourself. 
    Having someone to support you can help with any negative thoughts you may have. Your help can be a life coach, mentor, your spouse, a friend, your family, or an accountability partner. They can make sure you keep pushing forward and not get stuck in your comfort zone.
    Final Thoughts: You have to push yourself past the limits you have set for yourself, in order to reach your goals. There is no alternative to greatness than sacrificing your comfort and accomplishing great things. Life does not reward complacency or mediocrity. But by pushing yourself, you can break through barriers and walk the paths that others have not.  Once you break through your limits, you will be amazed at the great things, you will accomplish.
    27 min

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