Writing down or speaking out your "gratitudes," the things that you are thankful for, is a great way to improve mental health and create optimism.

Focussing on those things that we cherish, and that make a difference in our life, can help us live a better life.

But what if we want to show the world that we are grateful? How do we do it? Do we even need to?

In this episode, Patrick has a couple questions. He'll give a quick refresher on gratitudes and then turn it over to you. Don't be shy! Listen now, and then get in touch!

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We live in a wonderful time where all the information we could ever need is available to us on the internet.

But could that be part of the problem?

If you find that you are desperately searching for advice and answers to your problems from books, social media, online courses or podcasts ;)...

Then you truly aren't getting PERSONALIZED answers are you?

You might even risk becoming someone you're not meant to be!

In this episode, Patrick suggest one change he had to make in order to quit some bad habits and he shares it with you.

Adding this perspective to your life will help you develop effective strategies to solving your problems. Take 10 minutes and see if it will work for you!

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Long before I was a podcaster and entrepreneur, I was a lowly grocery store worker with a marijuana habit and a case of depression.

Today I have the benefit of looking back on that time in my life and seeing clearly what I needed to do to become healthier, fitter and happier.

So these are the 5 things I'd tell my younger self. Perhaps if you are struggling with poor mental health, or procrastination, or you feel stuck in life, they could help you.

Take 10 minutes to listen in to this private conversation and let me know what you think

-Patrick.

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Are you starting to feel like you're spinning your wheels?

Is your lack of progress getting you down?

Issues like weight gain, poor finances, failing relationships and loneliness affect all of us, but you do have the power to build a better life for yourself.

Could it be that the way you talk about your goals, your life, yourself could be slowing you down?

Think about it.

Are you setting goals based on self-hate, fear, or just wishing to be different?

In this episode, Patrick will identify a simple adjustment you can make to your goal-setting and life planning that could very well get you back on your feet again. This piece of advice can even help with finding peace of mind and improved self confidence.

So if any of this sounds good to you, take 10 minutes, and listen now!

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Scrolling social media is just too easy, right?

You can do it pretty much anytime anywhere.

But when that mindless scrolling begins to affect us emotionally, physically and spiritually, it can feel nearly impossible to quit.

In today's episode Patrick discusses this problem and gives you the tools to confront this bad habit head-on.

Of course, this process won't be easy, but if you experience pain and suffering and wasted time from social media use, this could be your invitation to two things:

1. Deeper Self-knowing through observation
2. Developing your own voice and thoughts.

So, if you're ready to take on that challenge, Patrick will provide you with a story of someone else in your shoes, 5 questions to ask yourself, and a couple behaviours to start today!

Listen now and let's break the chains of social media addiction!

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Has modern convenience tricked us into thinking life should be easy?

Do you believe that you're doing enough to really make an impact?

Or are you doing enough to feel like you're making an impact?

Of course, these are not easy questions to answer, but today I want to share a crazy thought I had about just how much effort it takes to really make personal improvement or to affect the lives of others.

Give it a listen and let me know if it can help you on your journey.

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We can all fall into the trap of taking the easy way out.

After all, it is easy...

But if we're not giving it our best shot,

Or if we're looking for excuses,

Or if we're procrastinating,

We can't also be frustrated with the lack of results.

Today, I want to share with you a piece of advice that helps me when I'm questioning just how hard I should work or if I should just take the day off.

Give it a listen and let me know if it helps you.

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We can all fall into the trap of laziness and procrastination.

Sometimes we don't have a clear path forward. Or the work itself is going to hurt.

Maybe we're just plain, old tired.

Here's a quick piece of advice that really helps get me back on my feet again.

So if you are feeling unsure of how to go forward in some area of your life, or if you just don't feel like doing the work, take just 7 minutes, give it a listen, and let me know if it helps.

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Sleep is the foundation for a better life. We cannot get to where we want to be without consistent high-quality sleep.

But for many of us, there are things we do that greatly reduce the quality of our sleep, sometimes without even knowing it!

When our sleep suffers, everything we do gets worse

Appetite control, emotions and stress, memory, decision-making, physical health and recovery...

In today's episode Patrick will share with you 5 things he does to improve the quality of his sleep. Straight and to the point with no storytelling. Just value for you.

But, what if you're a shift-worker, parent with young kids, or your life is just so darn fantastic, you don't have time to sleep?

We've got a little something for you too. A handful of tips for how to compensate when you just can't or won't sleep.

So tune in now and in 15 minutes you'll be on your way to better sleep this week! Let's go!

CHAPTERS:

2:06 - Step 1 - How to Exhaust Yourself

3:36 - Step 2 - The Perfect Bedtime Routine

7:33 - Step 3 - Mindful sleep scheduling

8:12 - Step 4 - Try NOT TO DO this one thing

9:34 - Step 5 - How to Fall Asleep

12:06 - What to do when you're too busy to sleep

Full List of Low-Sleep Compensation Strategies

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Losing weight is a stupid goal.

It's poorly-defined and it can lead us on to the rollercoaster of failed diets.

Too often, we rush to change, or we wish we could be like someone else. But habits formed in that mindset do not stick. Dieting and exercise will feel like punishment.

In this episode, Patrick lays out the fundamental mindset shift he had to make, before he could begin his new fat-burning diet.

From there, he will guide you on his 3-step process to losing 20lbs of body weight (most of it fat!) and he will share with you the two most important tools you can use on your journey.

In fact, one of those tools is right below!

https://tinyurl.com/diet-spreadsheet

If you are looking for some insight into diet, body recomposition, or fat loss and you need the RIGHT motivation to take on this challenge, this is the episode for you. Remember, we cannot think well if we don't feel well in our body, and this is a step in that direction. Listen Now!

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