Model Mindset

Want to know how you can set yourself up to win every single day? Easy, develop a morning routine! Having a morning routine is unique to you and what you like, but there a few key things to remember in trying to establish a morning routine. We discuss the benefits of having a routine, the changes that can occur in building a routine, and what it does for you in the long term. It doesn't need to be elaborate, and its not meant to be hard, but it certainly meant for you to win the day.

On todays episode we sit down with the incredibly intelligent Laurie Singer. Laurie is the author of "You're Not Crazy, Living with Anxiety, Obsessions, and Fetishes". Laurie is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, board-certified in Applied Behavior Analysis and holds a Master of Science degree. We discuss her back story of growing up with a mother battling addiction, losing her son to cancer at a very young age, and her own battles with panic attacks. Laurie took these obstacles and turned them around on themselves to develop her own therapeutic method, combining cognitive behavioral therapy and behavioral therapy. If that all isn't impressive enough, we discuss Laurie's fitness background as well, which includes 3x Iron Man competitor and being inducted into the 2017 Ventura County Hall of Fame. You won't want to miss this conversation!

Long term. Short term. Big. Small. They all take planning and they all take work, but when you set out and create a goal, don't let anything keep you from achieving it. We have a tendency to get a little intimidated by goals because they can seem lofty. That's not intimidation, that's a challenge. A challenge you are making to yourself to break through your potential and show yourself and everyone in your life, that goals aren't achieved by wishing, they are achieved by believing. 

We are ringing in the New Year with the best way we have been able to establish a growth mindset, structure. Having structure in your day will put you on the fast track to building successful days one by one. There are different ways to establish structure in your day, but by adopting any of these methods, you will get rid of the feelings of being overwhelmed and stressed and replace them with feeling productive and accomplished. 

On todays episode, we dive into what so many people search for in their lives, fulfillment. At such a young age, we begin to dream and all throughout our childhood, we carry those dreams with us. Then, as adults, our lives become so busy and consumed with responsibilities, we lose sight of our dreams. Dreams don't need to be a grand venture taking us into a totally different life, but those dreams that we had as kids, could be what is hiding our fulfillment. There is so much to life and so much to give to it, to achieve true fulfillment. So start dreaming again, and chase that fulfillment in your life.

In our very first live episode, we sit down with the owner of Scitico Barbershop, Josh Bodian. We have known Josh for many years but this is the very first time he has ever sat down and chronicled his journey from cutting hair in his parents basement as a teenager to owning one of the most successful barbershops in Connecticut. Josh fills us in on how he learned to cut hair, purchasing a shop at 21 years old, expansion, and much more.

Ever hear the phrase "availability is the best ability?" This is the exact approach we take concerning our lifestyle of health and fitness. Making exercise a consistent part of your life takes care of both your physical and mental well being. In this episode, we go over the personal benefits exercising has made in our lives as well as a deeper dive into the scientific benefits exercising has on the body. We all started somewhere, and if you have yet to start, today is the perfect day! Motion is lotion and we all want to be available for a very long time.

Negativity. It is something that can be overwhelming, contagious, and even unrecognized. In our journeys in creating a growth mindset, we have developed certain practices in both locating negative aspects in our lives and removing them. It is amazing what removing negative undertones in your life can do to your outlook and mindset. Take it day by day, instance by instance, and challenge yourself to change your state. 

It's tiring. It takes a lot of patience. You are always worried. They make you laugh, cry, scream, and proud all in a moments time. We can only be talking about one thing. Parenthood. Being a parent is the toughest job you will ever have, but it is also the most rewarding. Parenthood is a constant learning experience and it will take many trials and tribulations to feel like you are getting the hang of it. But when you do, and you are watching your kids grow up faster than you think possible, you will remember to cherish every last moment you can. 

On todays episode, we confront the uncomfortable, and talk about fear. What are your fears in your life? Without knowing what our fears are and how to confront them, we may be limiting our capabilities to maximize our potential. Fear can be conquered, and with the right structure and a solid process, fear is something that can be confidently eliminated. It takes more than just us, but together, we can all defeat our fears.