John continues to unpack the big idea of “What is your baseline?” As we’re coming into the week of Thanksgiving, no doubt stressors and tensions can go through the roof. Not a fun fact is that domestic disputes and crime within the family unit jumps during the holidays. As you plan for the season ahead, we want to offer some tools which will not only help keep you from blowing your top, but also help you come into a headspace to enjoy the spirit of the holidays!

Everything we do at Life that Counts is to help others, especially students, make better decisions for more healthy lives! When we know better, we end up doing better.

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Setting healthy boundaries is one of the character traits of a lasting relationship, but what do you do when you live at odds with your own self-worth? In this episode, John discusses how establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries not only protects you, but it also protects those who you love and care for the most.

Everything we do at Life that Counts is to help others, especially students, make better decisions for more healthy lives! When we know better, we end up doing better.

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Ever heard someone say, "Wow, that really looks great on you!"  Chances are, they didn't say it about a time you demonstrated an anger outburst or some other unfiltered comment from a heated and frustrating moment.  

Of all the emotions, anger is probably the one that gets the worst rap.  That's probably due to its nature for being destructive.  

During this show, John discusses how anger can rob us of our joy and our ability to be productive.  

Everything we do at Life that Counts is to help others, especially students, make better decisions for more healthy lives!  When we know better, we end up doing better. 

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Regulation is the masterful art of maintaining a healthy composure when you face a stressful situation, event, or circumstances which could cause you to have an amygdala, or as I've come to call it, an emotional hijack.   The ability to regulate gives your best thinking self the opportunity to shine in the moments that matter most.

In this episode, you'll hear the contrast between rumination and regulation, and how sleep plays a critical role in your daily production, output, and ultimate successes. 

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Hey there and thanks for stopping by! On this episode of Life that Counts, we’ve gone through the archives to bring you a segment from a keynote.

“What really scares us,” as John echoes a poem from Marianne Williamson, “is how great we can really be!”

There’s three big take aways in this keynote:

Thanks for tuning in! If this or any of the content we’ve shared has impacted you in a meaningful way, we’d love to hear about it. You can drop us a note by email, [email protected].

Until next time, my name is Emily and I want to encourage you to push past the fear, push past the doubt, and live a live that counts!

Today, John discusses how to deal with critics, aka: haters, wannabes, pretend friends, frenemies...you get it!

The big take aways:

1- "turn your critics into coaches"

2- Be careful of seeking the approval of people who want to bring you down to their expectations. Instead, surround yourself with those who want whats best for you and who want to see you grow!

For example, in marriage a couple has to grow together and they have to give each other permission to grow as individuals while working to strengthen the relationship with one another.

3- If critics teach us anything, the way we process a critic is a direct indicator of the condition of our own heart.

Do I become angry, embittered, or fearful over the voice of a critic? If I do, chances are, I have an unhealthy sense of the meaning of that relationship.

If I mull over things a critic may say for too long and it starts negatively impacting my thought processes, then chances are I’m placing an inappropriate amount of value on what they say of me.

One of the most core desires for humans is that we are accepted by others. We are all looking for a "place in this world" (Michael W. Smith).

John’s encouragement: Stand strong. Fail forward. Surround yourself with those who sincerely want the best for you.

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Till next time, I’m Emily at Life that Counts.

In this episode, John discusses the importance of practicing self awareness when facing the everyday, ordinary challenges of life.

Self awareness is a big piece in every area of life from navigating a sales contract to getting your kids out the door for school in the morning.

Three big take aways in this presentation:

1- Learning to listen to yourself (and others)

2- Identifying stressors, as they occur, for maintaining equilibrium

3- A practical tip for lowering your blood pressure and realigning your horizon

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Welcome to Season Two of the Life that Counts podcast!

We’re mixing things up a bit this go around and you’ve probably already noticed at least one or two changes.

In episode 1, John is discussing vulnerability and the characteristics of what makes a good spotter when life gets heavy.

At least three characteristics of a good spotter is:

1 - Someone who is capable of carrying the load themselves. This translates as those we invite into our lives as trusted confidants who have demonstrated health in their own lives.

2- A good spotter is someone who cares enough about you to help provide support when your knees begin to buckle under the weight.

3- Good spotters aren’t know it alls with all the answer. A good spotter will let you fight with the issue at hand until you navigate towards the answer that is right for you.

Towards the end, John shares something he’s currently dealing with as one who works in youth culture today. We appreciate your thoughtful support.

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