My routine has been thrown slightly off-kilter throughout the past ten days. Weeks like these are bound to happen, especially now with all of the new stressors that lockdown has brought into our lives, so it’s important we keep strategies in mind to help us refocus during these unexpected times.

Life is always going to make its attempts to throw us off course, despite our best intentions to accomplish everything on our to-do list in a timely fashion. In this episode, I’ll be discussing how I personally cope with this issue, why having a more relaxed approach to my rules has been so beneficial, and why we should take time to celebrate our wins, rather than obsessing over what we haven’t accomplished.  

This is one of the hardest lessons I’ve had to learn and am still constantly working on. Practicing gratitude and acknowledgment of our achievements can be so difficult, particularly when we’ve told ourselves that it’s something we aren’t allowed to do. Though the road to self-love isn’t always an easy one and many roadblocks present themselves along the way, I can guarantee the outcome will be worth the struggle. 

If you’re interested to hear more, join me on Episode 19 of Joyful-Souls! 

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• Why I’ve lost track of my routine lately (1:16)
• The value of celebrating ourselves (2:08)
• How I redirect my energy when something has thrown me off course (3:45)
• The effect that relaxing my rules has had on my life (4:28)
• Why it’s so important to appreciate the small victories (5:25)
• Strategies I used this week that helped me to maintain a healthy mindset (6:11)
• What about my career lights me up & Where I focus my energy in the work realm (7:47)
• Why being joyful has felt so freeing (9:31)
• Today’s advice for my listeners (10:42)
• A mantra I received while getting reacquainted with fitness (13:07)
• Why being celebrated enriches our lives (14:59)

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This week, I’ve been inspired to ask myself the question, what would love do?

It’s an all-encompassing phrase that has given me the definitive push I’ve needed to start reframing my own perspective. Love comes in many forms, it’s present in our relationships with those closest to us, it’s attached to the passions we have for certain endeavors, and it’s even present in the feelings we have towards ourselves. Self-love is arguably the most important factor when it comes to this subject. 

In this episode, I’ll be diving into how we can use this question and the topic of love to find positive ways to meet our needs, what love means to me in a broader sense, as well as why the people who have hurt us throughout our lives can teach us the most important lessons and can even be a source of gratitude for us in the future.  

To learn more, tune in to Episode 18 of Joyful-Souls!

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• How we can shift our perspective by asking ourselves one question (2:03)
• Examples of how we tend to shift blame over our own inner conflicts (2:47)
• Why we need to meet our needs in more positive ways (3:50)
• Why self-love serves us the most in life (5:15)
• What love means to me (6:04)
• Why I believe love doesn’t mess with the mind (6:25)
• Why our biggest growth comes from the people in our lives who have hurt us (7:27)
• A mindful task for my listeners to use in times of stress (9:31)

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Our routines are certainly not what they used to be. As so much has unfolded around us and our personal and professional rituals have started to shift dramatically, it’s safe to say that many of us have neglected to prioritize self-care. It’s not an easy feat, particularly right now, but it’s so vital that we do remember to incorporate time for ourselves in whatever way that looks like for us. 

In today’s episode, I share how these shifts have affected me and some of my clients’, why recognizing what brings us joy is so important in keeping a steady routine, and why practicing gratitude is necessary and can be accessed by everyone, no matter what our personal circumstances may be. 

Join me on Episode 17 of Joyful-Souls to hear more personal development insights and useful advice for how we can truly utilize this newfound free time! 

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• How Covid-19 has shifted people’s routines and schedules (1:14)
• How a shift in our emotional, physical and mental state can be beneficial to us during this time (2:47)
• How my own weight gain made me more conscious of the elements in my routine that I was neglecting (3:58)
• My experience using sensory deprivation tanks & Why the pandemic has made me realize how much I need to be using them (4:45)
• How the effects of the Coronavirus on my business made me lose track of the things I needed to be doing for myself (6:53)
• The importance of prioritizing self-care (7:54)
• How we can become better accustomed to the change in our routines as a result of the pandemic (9:14)
• Why we need to remember to do things that bring us joy right now (11:23)
• Why our bandwidth for resourcefulness is increased when we make things in our life a must (13:26)
• Tips for my listeners on how to ease stress mentally, physically and spiritually  (17:20)
• Why gratitude is such a universal concept, despite our personal situations (20:41)

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I’ve recently been reflecting on my relationship with health and nutrition. Throughout my life, my mindset surrounding food intake and weight management has fluctuated and evolved to where it is now. It’s also been heavily influenced by the experiences I went through in my later years when first starting out to develop my Real Estate Brokerage business. 

In this episode, I’ll be discussing how the changes in my body have affected my own perception, how the knowledge I’ve gained about nutrition in a more holistic sense has shifted the way I think about what I put in my body, and why the way we feel is so much more important than any number on a scale. 

Join me on episode 16 of Joyful Souls to learn more! 

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• An introduction to today’s topic on nutrition and weight maintenance (1:34)
• My personal history with my weight & How I approached fitness in my early days (2:50)
• Why my fitness regime fell to the wayside when first starting my business & The effect it had on my weight (4:54)
• How the changes in my body affected the perception I had of myself & When I started to actively think about what I was putting into my body (7:20)
• My experience working with a nutritionist & How the knowledge I’d gained shifted the way I thought about nutrition (9:15)
• My thought process over the last few years in regards to food and its scientific effects on the body (12:01)
• What made me realize I was turning to food in times of distress & How it showed me the importance of adopting the right mindset (13:03)
• What helped me to create lasting change in relation to my health and body composition (18:39)

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Resources:

• Website: ‘Wim Hof’ - Athlete 

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Procrastination is something all of us have struggled with at one point or another. For me, lately, I’ve found dualities in my ability to put off tasks that I not only don’t want to do, but also enjoy doing. It’s an odd concept, as the things we love should never feel like a burden or something that has to be done, but finding a balance in our ever-changing and busy lives is often hard to do.  

In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing a few tips that have helped me organize my schedule in a way that is more efficient and conducive to completing my errands on time, why stress is no longer a motivator in my life in the way that it used to be, and the ways in which our ‘survival brain’ operates to keep us safe from discomfort.  

Tune in to Episode 15 of Joyful Souls to learn more! 

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• An introduction to today’s topic on procrastination (1:14)
• What I’ve realized about where my procrastination stems from (2:37)
• Why I’ve put off things that I enjoy doing (3:13)
• Why I need to re-approach the way in which I carry out tasks I like doing (4:40)
• Why stress and pressure are no longer motivators for me (5:43)
• The benefits of ‘advanced scheduling’ (7:05)
• Why a lack of control makes us feel like leaning into our procrastination (9:25)
• A task for you to carry out, that assists with prioritizing and scheduling (10:22)
• How our ‘survival brain’ works to keep us safe from stress (12:49)

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Conflict is something a lot of us tend to avoid and it’s perfectly understandable why we wouldn’t feel comfortable approaching these kinds of situations in our everyday lives. For many out there, having these discussions can feel overwhelming and we may not know the best ways to bring up our issues without offending the people we’re trying to speak with. 

In today’s episode, I’m joined by High Performance Coach and CEO at ‘Tough Conversations International’ and ‘Play For Real’, David Wood! David is an expert in this area and shares his insights on some of his best practices for these issues in particular, as well as breaking down his step-by-step model to conflict resolution and communication.  

Having those ‘tough conversations’ doesn’t have to feel like a burden. Through participating in open communication and being equipped with the proper toolbelt, we can learn to reach a happy medium with the people in our lives and be better off for it.

To learn more on this topic and gain a few valuable insights from David, tune in to Episode 14 of Joyful Souls! 

Some Questions I Ask:

• As an accomplished Coach and Leader in your field, could you break down what an appropriate tough conversation looks like? (8:48)
• How can someone approach a conversation they’ve been meaning to have with another person but aren’t sure how to go about broaching the subject? (12:52)
• How would you recommend we go about having honest conversations with ourselves? (30:19)
• What piece of advice would you give to your younger self in order to achieve your personal goals faster? (41:40)

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• Background on David Wood & What brought him to where he is today (1:02)
• Language we can use in the workplace and in relationships to confidently and safely approach interpersonal disputes (11:20)
• A situation that recently came up with my eldest Son & The connection it has to David’s ‘Four Step C.A.R.E Model’ (14:54)
• A roleplay between myself and David on how to approach tough conversations (19:47)
• Our debrief after the roleplay & Why approaching conflict in my personal life has always felt difficult (24:52)
• Why being attentive towards others and listening to their point of view equally is so important in having an open dialogue (27:05) 
• What it means to schedule regular ‘CEO Time’ (33:51)
• Why so many of us feel we need to be constantly accessible to everyone in our lives & The effect that mindset has on our psyche (37:00)
• The benefits that High Level Coaching can have on leaders in business (40:28)

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Connect With David Wood:

• Play For Real - Website
• Tough Conversations International - Website
• ‘Tough Conversations with David Wood’ - Apple Podcasts
• LinkedIn
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Resources:

• ‘Tough Conversations C.A.R.E Model’, David Wood

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For those of you out there seeking advice on how to stay financially stable and properly manage your money, look no further than today’s episode! I’ll be diving into my personal tips and tricks for keeping a consistent cash flow coming in, as well as how my perspective on money has influenced my role in the Real Estate sector. 

We’ve all felt the hit of this year’s current Coronavirus pandemic and many of us have taken on that weight in the business side of our lives. It’s a particularly crucial concern at the moment, as many out there have lost their sole sources of income or have experienced a significant drop in what they had before lockdown. In this episode, I’ll be primarily focusing on how to prepare for ‘winter’ and save your money accordingly. 

To hear more useful insights and to gain a deeper understanding of financial management, tune in to Episode 13 of Joyful Souls! 

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• An introduction to today’s topic on financially planning for ‘winter’ (1:02)
• My approach to monetarily preparing, business-wise (2:16)
• Why Covid-19 has put our personal income security into perspective (2:48)
• What I realized about financial sustainability from my previous job in Real Estate (4:06)
• How I became an innovator within the Property Management market (7:03)
• How the management of my business gave me consistent cash flow despite feeling a hit in other areas of the company (9:54)
• Why having multiple enterprises is so important to bringing in a stable cash flow (11:45)
• What to do once you have an emergency fund built up (13:23)
• The difference between taking calculated risks with your investments and making flippant monetary decisions (16:29)
• Where to start when cutting your expenses (17:34)
• Why we should focus on enjoying life and not get too caught up in the process of hoarding money (19:53)
• The benefits to seeking out mentorship (22:16)

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In today’s show, I’m going to be discussing the topic of connection and how it plays a role within our friendships and intimate relationships. 

We quite often find ourselves placed in relationships that aren’t serving us for a multitude of reasons. Many underlying factors to choosing to stay with those people are lack of self-belief or knowledge that our needs are important and it’s vital that we learn how to prioritize our own self-worth. Choosing who we devote our energy to determines so much of what our circle of friends is going to look like, so we must make compassionate decisions in who we surround ourselves with.  

I also touch on what I’ve learned from previous friendships that weren’t always reciprocal, why those around us may not always be open to receiving our time and efforts, and why having a connection with ourselves is so essential. 

If you’re interested to hear more, then tune in to Episode 12 of Joyful Souls! 

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• How the topic of ‘connection’ was brought up to me recently (1:25)
• Why a lot of us tend to believe we’re not enough in relationships when they end ‘too soon’ (3:14)
• How timing plays a factor in our relationships & Why we feel a need to mend connections with those who may not be ready to receive it (3:56)
• What I’ve learned from past experiences with those who weren’t reciprocating their efforts in the friendship (6:10)
• How to examine and be mindful of our patterns with the people in our lives (10:33)
• Why you don’t need a huge circle of friends (12:00)
• The importance of having a connection with ourselves (15:29)

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Our tribe determines so many facets in our lives. Whether it’s our personal, professional, or romantic relationships, who we spend our time with is a huge influence towards how we present ourselves. It’s important that we remember to create relationships with those who are lifting us up, rather than bringing us down - and for many of us, making those decisions can be really challenging.

A key value in this process is honesty, not only with the people around us but with ourselves as well. For our own happiness to shine through, it’s our responsibility to act authentically and have the strength to communicate when things get tough. Becoming comfortable with confrontation and honest conversation is not an easy feat, but it’s something we must learn in order to become the best versions of ourselves we can be. 

In this episode, I discuss how I have learned to shift my circle of friends to best reflect who I am, why it’s so important to actively think about who we surround ourselves with, as well as some personal recollections on how the people in my life reacted when I chose to distance myself. 

To hear more on this topic and start your journey towards building your tribe, tune in to Episode 11 of Joyful Souls!

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• An introduction to today’s topic (1:08)
• Why we need to get more comfortable with the idea of confrontation (5:15)
• How I learned to make decisions about my circle of friends through Tony Robbins’ ‘Date with Destiny’ (6:10)
• The response I got from my friend group after choosing to distance myself & The importance of trusting those around you to handle what you’re telling them (10:25)
• Why choosing to shift your relationships with people is not a selfish decision (15:04)
• What leadership means to me now (16:10)
• Why the example I’ve set for the people in my life has made a stronger impact than words  (17:28)
• The importance of understanding and prioritizing your own needs (22:52)
• The meaning behind the six people you surround yourself with the most (23:38)
• How to handle negative people in your life who detract from your happiness (25:03)
• The essence of building, expanding and minimizing your tribe (28:04)
• My advice on assessing the circle of people in your life (30:49)

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This year has been a challenging one, to say the least. For many of us, it’s been an eye-opening one, as issues surrounding racial injustice have jumped to the forefront and the spread of Covid-19 has overwhelmed our world.  

In this episode, I share some insights into how we can approach our stressors head-on and give ourselves perspective on the situation. We have the choice to embrace our resourcefulness and refuse to become the victim of our situation. I also give some advice on how we can apply meaning to the things that happen in our lives and make the decision to let them happen for us. 

If you’re curious to hear more, then tune in to Episode 10 of Joyful Souls!

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• How Covid-19 restrictions are looking in my city (1:32)
• The growing emergence of the Black Lives Matter movement (3:07)
• What it means to thrive in times of extreme stress (3:58)
• Understanding what brings quality to your life (4:49)
• Why we should embrace our resourcefulness during hardships rather than becoming victims to our circumstances (5:50)
• The reality of needing to use your white privilege & How we can gain perspective (8:18)
• How we can use gratitude to better own the choices we make (10:43)
• Why we need to face our problems head-on rather than hide away (11:52)

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