Is 'integrity' an over-used word?

Perhaps.

But what does it *really* mean? And how can be applied to empower us instead of demean our sense of who we are?

For the Season One finale, I cover three definitions of integrity and invite you to try applying the ideas to your life.

I refer to: Stephen Covey's book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People* and an interview with Economist Michael Jensen "Integrity: Without it Nothing Works"

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Meditation is something that makes a big difference - but what is it really? Stereotypes about sitting cross-legged and chanting are common. It's actually something simple that can support our mental health. In this episode I discuss what it is, and recommend three apps that can develop a meditation habit that are: Waking Up, Headspace, and Calm.

Expressing gratitude is another very popular idea in self-development. In this episode, I outline what gratitude is, the reason behind it why it works, and some ways to practise it.

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Habits are a popular area in self-development right now. In this episode, I outline the key ideas from three habit 'gurus' and how you can use them.

Maybe responsibility isn't something that we 'have to' 'should do' or 'must do'. Perhaps we have a choice about how we respond. In this episode I outline ideas that inspired me from two books. First - the book that started my whole self-development journey over twenty years ago - 'The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People' by Stephen Covey, and second - a more recent read - 'Man's Search For Meaning' by Viktor Frankl. If you're enjoying this podcast - consider reading both.

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An exploration of the meaning of compassion - and self-compassion. And ways to start practising it. Two resources I mention. A book "The Charisma Myth" by Olivia Fox Cabane, and an article from The Guardian "Silence your inner critic: a guide to self-compassion in the toughest times".

This week's theme is resilience. I explore what it means - and invite you to consider that there's more to it. I share a personal story that illustrates resilience, and some suggestions for how you can apply it to your life - in areas as diverse as dating and losing weight.

In the first episode of Self-Awarenesss Is Your Secret Weapon, I describe the power of compliments to uplift yourself and others, how they can shift your perception - and three categories of compliment you can use right now. But - unless they're genuine - it's manipulation.