Simple.Truth.Love.

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In this episode, we explore joy in our life.

Topics include building joy, suffering and joy, and positive psychology.

The Book of Joy

Dalai Lama [Tenzin Gyatso] and Desmond Tutu. 2016. The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World. With Douglas Abrams. New York: Avery.

How to Find Joy in Your Everyday Life (Even When Life Feels Awful)

https://www.prevention.com/health/mental-health/g33002023/how-to-find-joy/

3 Roads to Joy: 5 Questions to Start the Journey Now

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/5-questions-to-start-your-journey-now-to-joy_b_5870140

Where Joy Hides and How to Find It

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_u2WFTfbcg&t=16s

Self Care Wheel

https://olgaphoenix.com/self-care-wheel/

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In this episode, we discuss the impact of choosing forgiveness can have on your life.

Topics include creating inner peace, releasing toxicity, learning from your experiences, boundaries, empathy, accountability, intentionality, and practicing moving forward.

Further Resources:

4 steps to forgiveness

https://medium.com/thrive-global/4-steps-to-forgiveness-c3ef8ebd071a

Forgiveness can improve your mental and physical health

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2017/01/ce-corner

Reach forgiveness of others

http://www.evworthington-forgiveness.com/reach-forgiveness-of-others

The Art and Science of Forgiveness

https://internationalforgiveness.wordpress.com/category/blog/what-forgiveness-is-blog/

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In this episode, we speak about regret.

Topics include shame, getting unstuck, reflection, learning from your mistakes, redirecting your energy, taking opportunities presented in life, growth.

Further Resources

If you're haunted by regret, ask yourself these 3 questions

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-love-and-war/202001/if-youre-haunted-regret-ask-yourself-these-3-questions

How to Let Go of Your Regrets

https://markmanson.net/regret

What Are Your Regrets? Most People Regret Not Becoming 'Ideal Self,' Study Finds

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/2018/05/30/what-are-your-regrets-most-people-regret-not-becoming-ideal-self-study-finds/?sh=288dc7b24925

Should we really aim to live our lives with no regrets?

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-mindful-self-express/201205/the-psychology-regret

Why it is good to feel regret

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/53rh7sYP8rRLWqSXXx6Tkkd/why-it-is-good-to-feel-regret

Go Ahead, Have Regrets

https://hbr.org/2009/04/go-ahead-have-regrets

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/in-love-and-war/202001/if-youre-haunted-regret-ask-yourself-these-3-questions

https://www.ted.com/talks/kathryn_schulz_don_t_regret_regret?language=en

The Science of Regret

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPCV3Oe1fYw

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In this episode, we discuss conflict and the role it plays in self-leadership, self-care, and self-love.

Resources for more information

The Gift of Conflict

https://www.ted.com/talks/amy_e_gallo_the_gift_of_conflict

How People With Different Conflict Styles Can Work Together

https://hbr.org/2017/07/how-people-with-different-conflict-styles-can-work-together

Giving Feedback When You're Conflict Averse

https://hbr.org/2015/08/giving-feedback-when-youre-conflict-averse

When Faced with Conflict, Try an Introspective Approach

https://hbr.org/2017/11/when-faced-with-conflict-try-an-introspective-approach

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In this episode, we explore how creativity is central to living your best life.

Topics include how to find your creative juice, what is creativity, how to tap into your own creativity, the importance of having accountability partners, and how to make space for creativity in your life.

Further Resources

How to be creative

https://www.nytimes.com/guides/year-of-living-better/how-to-be-creative

The Artist Way

https://extraordinaryroutines.com/musings/the-artists-way-complete-guide

How creativity actually improves you

https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/2018/07/25/heres-how-creativity-actually-improves-your-health/?sh=7600a89313a6

Creativity and personal development

https://exploringyourmind.com/creativity-and-personal-development/

Self Care Wheel

https://olgaphoenix.com/self-care-wheel/

Stress and Pressure Performance Curve

https://wellingtonlifecoaching.co.nz/performancepressure-curve/

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In this episode, we explore our past year in order to learn about ourselves and define our goals for today.

Topics include pursuing undeveloped talents, goal-setting, creating space for yourself, moving ideas forward, purposeful living, active faith, and adventure. 

Further Resources

Happiness Tips From the Dalai Lama

https://daringtolivefully.com/dalai-lama-happiness-tips

Five simple practices for daily life 

https://www.mindful.org/take-a-mindful-moment-5-simple-practices-for-daily-life/

16 signs that you are living purposefully

https://www.liveyourtruestory.com/16-signs-that-you-are-living-purposefully/

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In this episode, we seek clarity for our vision for this upcoming year.

Topics include living your best life, clarity on what makes you happy, disrupting cultures, role modeling, self-care, control versus letting go, active faith.

Further Resources

Want Clarity in Life?

https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertglazer/2019/06/12/want-clarity-in-life-start-with-these-three-questions/?sh=45b5622834e3

Control vs Letting Go

https://www.exploringdeeper.com/control-vs-letting-go/

How to Believe in Yourself

https://soulsalt.com/how-to-believe-in-yourself/

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In this episode, we look at being purposeful in our intentions to create our best new year.

Topics include self-doubt and having faith in the unknown, life patterning, being kind to yourself, getting out of a rut, and changing your behaviors. 

Further Resources

The Power of Leverage 

https://www.tonyrobbins.com/resources/pdfs/The-Power-of-Leverage.pdf

Intro to Intentional Living 

https://www.simplyfiercely.com/an-intro-to-intentional-living/

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In this episode, we discuss launching into the year 2021. How can you create your best life in the new year? 

Topics include creating a theme for your year, declaring what you will accomplish this year, setting goals, learning our boundaries, and taking action. 

Further Resources

One little word

https://aliedwards.com/one-little-word-2021

How to Start a New Life Without Sacrificing Everything You Have

https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/how-disappear-completely-and-start-new-life.html

Ways to move forward 

https://www.thelawofattraction.com/6-ways-move-forward-life/ 

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