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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the constant barrage of news? Do you find yourself checking the headlines multiple times a day? 

In this episode I talk about the benefits of going on a 24-hour news detox, including reduced stress, improved focus and productivity, and increased mindfulness and self-awareness.

• Going on a news detox can reduce stress and anxiety by giving yourself a chance to step back and recharge.
• Taking a break from the news can improve focus and productivity by allowing you to concentrate on the things that actually matter to you.
• Going on a news detox can increase mindfulness and self-awareness by giving you the time and space to become more aware of your own thoughts and feelings.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by the constant news cycle, consider taking a break and giving yourself the chance to recharge and refocus.

As always, thanks for listening!

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Welcome to Episode 100 of "Every Day A New Thought." Woo hoo!

Starting January 1, I have now published 100 consecutive daily episodes of the show, both here on the podcast, and also on my YouTube channel.

In this episode, a share a few of my insights on the first 100 episodes, including my thoughts on pushing through doubt and uncertainty.

I also share a brief essay I wrote in my ministerial program, called "The Power of Someone Believing in You."

I hope you enjoy this episode. As always, thanks for listening!

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You've heard of the benefits of meditation and stillness, right? But have you ever wondered what meditation does, and why it's so valuable?

In this episode, I explore the first law of Deepak Chopra's best-selling book, "The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success," which he calls the law of pure potentiality. 

By the end of the episode, you will learn three ways to access this law and start living a life of true power and permanent fulfillment.

Here's a summary of what you'll learn from this episode:

• What the law of pure potentiality is, and other ways we can think of it
• How most of us live our live (object-referral living), vs. how we should live (self-referral living) 
• Three ways you can access the law of pure potentiality

All the episodes in the series are here:

#099: Deepak Chopra's 1st Spiritual Law of Success - The Law of Pure Potentiality
#106: Deepak Chopra's 2nd Spiritual Law of Success - The Law of Giving
#113: Deepak Chopra's 3rd Spiritual Law of Success - The Law of Karma
#120: Deepak Chopra's 4th Spiritual Law of Success - The Law of Least Effort

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As always, thanks for listening!

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How open minded are you to learning new ideas? Especially ideas that an give you more impact and influence?

In today's episode, I share more magic words from Phil M. Jones's book "Exactly What To Say: The Magic Words for Impact and Influence."

Today's magic phrase is "How open-minded are you?"

All episodes in the series
#091 - "I'm not sure if it's for you but"
#098 - "How open minded are you?"
#105 - "What do you know?"
#112 - "How would you feel if"
#119 - "Just imagine"

"Exactly What To Say" by Phil M. Jones on Amazon 
https://a.co/d/9MKpt40

By using the phrase "how open-minded are you?" when introducing new ideas, you can ask your audience to suspend disbelief and listen with an open mind. This phrase is particularly effective because everyone wants to think of themselves as open-minded, and saying no implies being closed off.

In this episode, you'll:

• Learn a new set of words that can be used to influence and persuade others
• Gain insight into how the phrase "How open minded are you?" can be used to get people to listen and suspend disbelief
• Discover examples of how to use this phrase in real-life situations

If you want to improve your ability to influence others, tune in to this episode of "Every Day A New Thought."

As always, thanks for listening!

"Exactly What To Say" by Phil M. Jones on Amazon
https://a.co/d/9MKpt40

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What does signing autographs have to do with creating a vision for your future? In this episode, I look at how physical sensations can make your vision feel real.

Baseball pitcher Tug McGraw famously said, "Kids should practice autographing baseballs. This is a skill that's overlooked in Little League."

From a metaphysical point of view, he's 100% right. By engaging all your senses and imagining a specific moment that represents your goal, you can create a clear mental image and signal to the universe what you want

In this episode, I'll share:

• Why physical sensations are important in realizing your vision
• How to engage all your senses in imagining your future
• How to create a clear mental image of your desired outcome

Think about a dream or goal you have and imagine a specific moment that represents its achievement. What physical sensations can you associate with that moment?

Practice visualizing and feeling that moment regularly to create a clear mental image of your desired outcome.

As always, thanks for listening!

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Do you find yourself constantly complaining about the same thing but feel helpless to make a change? In this episode, I present a four-step process to transform complaining into action. Key points:

• Step 1: Identify what you complain about the most
• Step 2: Determine why you think you can't change it
• Step 3: Brainstorm ways you can change it
• Step 4: Decide which steps you will take and take action

By identifying what you complain about the most, determining why you think you can't change it, brainstorming ways you can change it, and then deciding which steps you will take, you can take back control of your life.

As always, thanks for listening!

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Do you struggle with procrastination? Are you tired of putting off important tasks and feeling unproductive?

In this episode, I explore the reasons behind procrastination and offer a simple solution to overcome it in just five seconds.

Drawing from Mel Robbins' bestselling book The Five Second Rule, I explains how to use a countdown to motivate yourself to take action. '

I also share a valuable tip to make this method even more effective. Tune in to learn how to use the power of the countdown to finally conquer your procrastination habit.

As always, thanks for listening!

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Have you ever thought about the interesting history or culture of where you live? In this episode, I encourag you to explore the unique aspects of your hometown and share them with others.

• I share his own experience of discovering the surprising history of his neighborhood, including an old airport and a movie filmed in the area.

• I highlight the benefits of learning about your city, including a greater sense of appreciation and interesting conversation starters.

By taking the time to learn about the history and culture of where you live, you can gain a deeper appreciation for your hometown and share fascinating facts with others.  Become a tourist in your own home town!

As always, thanks for listening!

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In today's episode, I explore the idea of "ready fire aim" and why maybe it's better to take action and make adjustments along the way.

• Too often, people spend all their time "aiming" and thinking about doing something, rather than taking action.
• In his book, "The Successf Principles," Jack Canfield offers an example of firing at a target practice range and adjusting based on where the bullet lands, rather than spending all your time aiming for the perfect shot.
• From my experience, I've learned that In writing, it's important to spew out the first draft and then make adjustments, rather than aiming for perfection.
• The key takeaway is to take action, make adjustments, and keep moving forward.

Overall, I encourage you to overcome perfectionism and the fear of failure by taking action and making adjustments along the way, rather than getting stuck in the planning and aiming stage.

As always, thanks for listening!

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Have you ever wondered what the meaning of life is? What if we have been looking at it from the wrong perspective? What if the meaning of life is not something outside of us, but rather inside us waiting to be discovered? 

In this episode, I consider Viktor Frankl's perspective on the meaning of life, as detailed in his international bestseller, "Man's Search for Meaning".

• Viktor Frankl's "logotherapy" views the desire to find meaning in life as the primary motivational force in humans.
• Instead of searching for the meaning of life outside of ourselves, Frankl suggests we should recognize that life is asking us what our specific assignment or purpose is.
• By discovering and fulfilling our individual assignments, we can find fulfillment and meaning in life.

I hope you gain a new perspective on meaning in this episode.

As always, thanks for listening.

Man's Search for Meaning on Amazon

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