Hey Dad

Yes, the title of the episode is the reality. We are recording our final episode of Hey Dad.

This isn't the end of us working together, actually its a new beginning.

We explain it all in the episode, so check it out.

After that, you can go subscribe to the podcast Reese will be joining David on.

Thanks for a Great Run!!

Reese and David

Having priorities is something everyone says we should do, but what if you don't know where to start? We focus on that today and give you practical things you can do to start living up to your priorities with the way you want to live. Plus we have a very important question involving anime battles!

Q of the Day= What’s the worst job you ever had?

MAIN TOPIC

Key 1: Timeless Truth

• Scripture
• People who have lived well
• Books 
• People you know who have good life experience

Key 2: Tailored Questions

1. What is required of me?
2. What gives me the greatest return?
3. Working Genius Assessment
4. What is the most rewarding?
5. What do you love
6. What matters to you

Q&A

• How do I know which values to pick?
• What is a simple way to start being intentional with how I live
• Who would win in a fight between Rimuru from My Life Reincarnated as a Slime and Tornado from One Punch Man

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This week we talk about what values are and why we should have them. The truth is we all have values but we choose whether to live them intentionally or unintentionally.

Q of the Day= Which of your personality traits would you like to change?

MAIN TOPIC

• Values are the way we rate what is important to us
• To live our life well, we have to set up values
• Everyone Sets Values
• Intentional Values vs Unintentional Values
• Values are the filter through which we make decisions for life    
• Values are the key to priorities

Q&A

• What can I do so I don't always feel like I’m playing catch up with life?
• Crocs, yes or no? Do you wear them with socks?
• Can you give me more examples of using habit stacking as you talked about in another episode?

We get into the specifics of building a strong mindset this week by giving you some practical tips you can start using today. Some are easy and some are more difficult, but it is worth it!!

Q of the Day= In which activity would you like a lesson from an expert?

MAIN TOPIC

• Mindset Tips
• Build on a better foundation
• Review your view
• Garbage in Garbage Out
• Mind Training

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Today we are discussing the importance of mindset. What is your base mindset? How does it affect your life? Does it matter what you regularly think about? We will talk through some of the different aspects of mindset and how it affects you every day. Plus, we answer your questions!

Q of the Day= What do you wish you were better at saying no to?

MAIN TOPIC

• What is a mindset
• Mindset is how you view the what
• How you respond to things in life is often based on our mindset
• How you view other people and life in general

Q&A

• I have no idea what I want to do with my life, how do I think long-term
• I’ve tried journaling over the years and it feels like just one more thing I have to do. How do I get to the point of enjoying journaling?

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In this episode, we talk about the importance of reflection and how to do it. Reflection doesn't mean anything if you just sit and stare! We have to think in specific directions and use specific tools. Check it out and let us know what you think. If you have more questions, send them to us.

Q of the Day= What is something you look forward to in the Spring?

MAIN TOPIC

• Create space and time to reflect
• Have tools for reflection
• Things to Reflect on
• Focus on important relationships
• How am I investing in my own growth?

Q&A

• What advice do you have to reduce the activities and noise in my life?
• I’ve tried to read the Bible more but I usually don’t last that long, what can I do to keep reading the Bible?

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Q of the Day= What music have you been binging lately?

MAIN TOPIC

• What is Reflection?
• Why is reflection important?
• Why don’t people do much reflection?
• Is there a negative to reflection?
• The journey of contemplation helps us rewire and grows our ability to think

Q&A

• How do you create a place to unplug during hard times in life?
• Do you have any calendar Tips to help me organize my time?
• What’s one goal you hope to accomplish this year?

The Book we referenced in the episode

Switch on Your Brain

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Q of the Day= If you could go back in time to any point in your life and still have the knowledge you have now, when would it be and why?

MAIN TOPIC

What is unplugging?

The importance of unplugging

Tips to unplug

Things to avoid

Things to do

Q&A

• I’m trying to deal with some of the baggage in my life and don’t know where to start. There are so many things online, what do you recommend?
• What do you dream your life will be like in 10 years?
• What is one of your favorite comfort foods?

Send us your questions:

IG - @theheydadpodcast 

Email - [email protected]

Today, we discuss how guilt weighs us down. We discuss the different types of guilt we carry and how to recognize it. Then we discuss some ways to deal with our guilt.

Q of the Day= What’s the most amazing weather you’ve seen?

MAIN TOPIC

The Baggage We Carry: Guilt

Guilt Type Number 1: Things you did that you wish you hadn’t (give example)

Guilt Type Number 2: The things you wish you did that you didn’t (give example)

You may be carrying this baggage if…

• You replay those memories again and again.
• If other people can control you with past actions

How to let the baggage go

• Understanding the power of what Jesus did.
• Understanding the position we’ve been moved to
• Ephesians 1
• Not running from it, but bringing it to Jesus.
• Learning from it
• John Maxwell “Let the past be your teacher, don’t let it be your master.”
• Helping other people.

Q&A

• How do I know if a coping mechanism is healthy?
• Where are places I can find supportive friendships?

Join us this week as we discuss the hangups that weigh us down in life.

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Q of the Day= If you could be any athlete for a single game who would you choose?

MAIN TOPIC

The Baggage We Carry: Hangups

What are Hangups?

Unhealthy coping mechanisms

You may be carrying this baggage if…

These hangups are in your family and causing chaos

You have a habit that controls you instead of you controlling it.

The habit is destructive for you or the people around you

When you want to do something unhealthy right after anything negative or uncomfortable happens.

How to let the baggage go

Find healthy coping mechanisms

Find outside help

Lifestyle changes

Q&A

Whenever I look at my past hurts it’s too painful, how do I build up the courage to face it?

Which of your personality traits would you like to change if you could

What’s one goal you hope to accomplish this year