Less Stress, More Fun

This podcast series focuses on decision making and follow through. Our social ecosystem has an impact on our ability to be successful with our goals. And, yet, we are still ultimately accountable for the results we create...even with people in our life who have different priorities.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How other people’s behavior impacts your goal success
• How to handle when others have different priorities
• Staying the course with the decision that’s best for you

Resources mentioned: 

• “Using Social Support to Help Our Healthy Behavior Goals”, Penn State Extension
• “You’ve Got to Have Friends”, Candice Bergan on the Muppet Show on YouTube (1976)

This is episode 6 of 8 in the Less Stress, More Fun “Decision Making and Follow Through” series. #lessstressmorefundecisionsandfollowthrough

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Sometimes quitting is the right answer for you. This podcast series of episodes is about decision making and follow through, and sometimes the best choice is to terminate the experiment.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How to assess whether you’ve got a good-for-you goal
• When quitting is the right option
• How you can support yourself in a decision to quit something

Resources mentioned: 

• Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler” on YouTube
• “When to Stick with Something — and When to Quit”, Harvard Business Review

This is episode 5 of 8 in the Less Stress, More Fun “Decision Making and Follow Through” series. #lessstressmorefundecisionsandfollowthrough

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Believe it or not, most New Year’s resolution makers have already quit. This is entirely understandable when you know about how human brains operate. As we’re learning in this decision making and follow through series of episodes, we have an urge for the promise of a better future combined with an urge to stay safe and not rock the boat. 

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why consistent forward motion toward a goal is challenging
• What to do when you want to keep going AND you want to quit
• How to evaluate your goal progress

Resources mentioned: 

• “7 Reasons People Give Up on Their Goals Too Early”, Inc. magazine
• “Top 10 Reasons Why People Don’t Reach Their Goals” Lifehack
• Cake’s “The Distance” on YouTube

This is episode 4 of 8 in the Less Stress, More Fun “Decision Making and Follow Through” 

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Do you have big dreams? Most of us have big dreams but wonder how they are possible in the midst of a busy life. Let’s talk about playing the game of chasing your dream with all your heart by setting yourself up for success.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How to create a plan that works for YOU
• Deciding how you’ll measure results
• The powerful practice of identifying obstacles in advance

Resources mentioned: 

• “New Research Illuminates Important Links Between Avoidance Behavior and Key Brain Chemicals”, University of Maryland School of Medicine (April 20, 2018)
• 42 Emma Roberts Movies, Ranked Best to Worst (full service podcast here, people…!)

This is episode 3 of 8 in the Less Stress, More Fun “Decision Making and Follow Through” 

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Free & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TODAY"

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We can learn how to make stress-free decisions even when it seems impossible. But learning how to improve decision making is one of the very best ways to make room in your life for more fun.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How most people make their decisions
• Choosing a future-oriented decision making model
• Relative importance of decision making

Resources mentioned:

• Lisa’s episode on “Preventing Future Regret” (episode 9) - LINK when pub! https://lessstressmorefun.buzzsprout.com/ 
• “Baz Luhrmann - Everybody's Free To Wear Sunscreen” on YouTube

Thanks for listening!

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First podcast of 2022 and most people are totally HIGH on the promise of new beginnings. But why do those new beginnings tend to fade? Why do we both want to indulge and avoid behaviors that aren’t good for us, sometimes even at the same time? 

Your big, beautiful human brain and body are designed to seek…more. I’ll share a primer about the emerging science of dopamine and I’ll offer a few suggestions for living with the reality of being human.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• A layperson’s understanding of the latest information on dopamine
• The reason goals are attractive to our brains
• Ways you can be on the lookout for your brain signals and chemicals in action

Resources mentioned:

• “In 'Dopamine Nation,' Overabundance Keeps Us Craving More,” Fresh Air w/ Terry Gross (NPR, August 2021)
• “Taking Control of the Brain Chemical That Drives Motivation,” The Art of Manliness podcast (April 2020)
• “The Molecule of More: Dopamine,” Speaking of Psychology (American Psychology Association podcast, March 2019)

This is episode 1 of 8 in the Less Stress, More Fun “Decision Making and Follow Through” 

#lessstressmorefundecisionsandfollowthrough

Free & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TODAY"

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A lot of people find their bodies a source of tremendous stress. Wrong shape, wrong size, wrong...wrong...wrong. Coach Lisa encourages you to explore how you feel about your body as a way to manage your mental energy, reduce stress and - you got it! - have so much more fun.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Lisa’s 3 Layer Framework for understanding your relationship to your body
• The concept of ladder or bridge thoughts
• Gentle ways to improve your relationship with your physical self

Resources mentioned:

• Rod Stewart’s “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy” (YouTube video)

Thanks for listening!

Free & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TODAY"

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Some people love winter. But some people dread it because their energy goes into hibernation. This podcast is for those who need extra support handling the dark season of shorter, cooler days.

In this episode you’ll learn suggestions for:

• Nurturing your body and health during the short, chilly days of winter
• Nurturing your mind and soul when you’re feeling low
• Adjusting your routine to the seasons

Resources mentioned:

• NIMH’s Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) resource sheet (National Institute of Mental Health)
• “How Wintertime Affects Our Eating Habits” from EverydayHealth.com
• “Winter Weariness a Sure Sign It’s JanuFeb” from NPR, Jan. 23, 2008

Thanks for listening!

Free & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TODAY"

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In December, do you look back on the year? I like a ritual of reflection, but like to look at different types of measurements than just “did I meet my goal” questions.

Research shows that we have a bias toward negative information. This can show up in how we reflect on our past. 

What if we took that into consideration and intentionally developed a playful, positive way to review the year?

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Unique approaches to a personal year end review
• Measured vs. process results
• Ways to balance your mind’s natural and healthy negative bias in your year end review

Resources mentioned:

• Get the “Year in Review” at https://lisaschwaller.com/2021review/
• Research article exploring when/whether negativity bias is developed in younger people.
• Monty Python’s “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” (YouTube)

Free & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TODAY"

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Regret is like having a flat tire - you go nowhere. Of all the ways that people impede their progress and joy in life, regret is a bad, repeat offender!

In this episode, Lisa talks about:

• The definition of regret and how it shows up for people
• How regret is the thief of your dreams
• Regret reduces your ability to make decisions effectively
• Regret can indicate an opportunity to be a better friend to yourself

Resources mentioned: 

• “I'd rather regret the things I've done than regret the things I haven't done.” - Lucille Ball
• “Regrets, We’ve Had a Few — But Why?”, HowStuffWorks.com (March 2019)

Free & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TODAY"

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