Extraordinary Life Podcast

EPISODE 20

In this episode we talk about those thoughts of WHAT's right, or WHO is right. Is there even ONE ultimate right??

I share a little story about being in the ravine with some friends as a kid and talking about this stuff for the first time, and then how I contemplated whether Parents, Religion, or the Law was more right than the others.

There's a cool example I share that shows how we're ALL potentially right depending on the perspective we're coming from, and how we get stuck NEEDING to be right which blocks us from seeing more perspectives.

There are some examples I share about how we all have changed our "truths" at some point depending on certain influences... and how maybe we need to ask a different question.

Seeing as we all feel RIGHT from our own perspectives... this is where I share a great 2-piece tool to get past the need to be "right" and to instead give and receive something even better!

Listen in to find out what it is... It's so worth it  : )

I believe in you,Jenifer Merifield

Personal Excellence Mentor & Mindset CoachWebsite: JeniferMerifield.com | IG: @JeniferMerifield

EPISODE 15

Words make such an impact; specific words, lack of words...

Today I share about the POWER of the word "BECAUSE". The power is not just with the word itself, but what comes AFTER it... it has the power to DRASTICALLY improve relationships in beneficial ways.

The examples I use it with are with: "I love you", "thank you", and "I'm sorry".

They aren't the only phrases to use "BECAUSE", but for example purposes, they're the ones I'm using here :)

You'll hear the difference between using it in specific responses and NOT using it. See what you notice.

Where "I'm Sorry" is concerned, you'll also hear the common replacement ... BUT ... and why it will do the opposite of what BECAUSE can do for you.

I give you ways to use the power of BECAUSE, and I share my own personal "BECAUSE" about why I always sign off with "I believe in you" in my posts and podcasts.

Enjoy!

I believe in you,

Jenifer Merifield

Personal Excellence Mentor & Mindset Coach

Website: JeniferMerifield.com | IG: @JeniferMerifield

EPISODE 14

Today I want to talk about acceptance and mindset… this podcast is dedicated to three awesome listeners who contacted me with very similar topic requests… so a warm shout-out to Carlos, Rebecca, and Jen!

Life doesn’t always go as we want it to or plan it to… sometimes the struggle seems overwhelming. Have you ever felt like the struggles are not even in your control, or they're just happening TO YOU?

How we handle OURSELVES when these things happen - is what will either keep the struggle alive, or allow it to more easily dissipate.

I did a video some time ago about Acceptance and Change… and I want to elaborate on it today and also add some details that lean more towards “relationships” a bit more because they can be really challenging…

You'll hear a story about "Mad Lunch Guy" to give you an example.

Then I talk about the THREE MINDSETS, and how to notice which one you're in and then how to move UP into a more positive one.

We analyze that guy a bit (because he's so obvious) and then I give you a couple of BETTER CHOICES that are easy and quick to change perspective and get in control.

You always get to choose!

I believe in you,

Jenifer Merifield

Personal Excellence Mentor & Coach

Website: JeniferMerifield.com | IG: @JeniferMerifield

 

EPISODE 12

Happy Holidays!

I thought this would be a great time to talk about EXPECTATIONS around GIVING.

Side note: Have you ever smelled a Blueberry Muffin candle? How about 100 of them, haha… (listen to hear my story of being such a sucker!)

Here I talk about GIVING "shoulds" and "supposed-to's"... the unspoken rules that leave us feeling stressed, disappointed, or even resentment.

I share my own story of giving for the WRONG reasons, and how we can check in with ourselves to know what reasoning is going on for us.

It feels good to GIVE for various reasons and we talk about what they are and how to know which ones are happening for you.

Happy Holidays!

I believe in you,

Jenifer Merifield

Personal Excellence Mentor & Coach

Website: JeniferMerifield.com | IG: @JeniferMerifield

EPISODE 10

In this episode we agree that everyone feels stress, doubt, worry and overwhelm to SOME capacity.

Today we focus on a less-usual tactic for dealing with stress and for kicking up happiness and self esteem.

I explain how we all know RAK's - Random Acts of Kindness - and then a slant on the idea of how to use the concept to your best benefit in a new way.

You'll get examples and strategies and how to use the concept of pattern interrupting. Equipped with exactly what to do and how to do it for your most benefit, you'll have a clear strategy for the next time you get brain fog and need clarity.

Listen for the "wine gums" / homeless guy story for a laugh.

No "shoulds" or supposed to's, this is all for you.

I believe in you,

Jenifer Merifield

Personal Excellence Mentor & Coach

Website: JeniferMerifield.com | IG: @JeniferMerifield