She said I am a hoarder and the clutter was driving her crazy. So she gave it all away! Find out how we deal with clutter and a few tips on how to clear a cluttered mind and a cluttered desk.

Do not compare somebody else's middle with your beginning. Often we judge ourselves by what we see in other people. Our perception is that their lives are much better than they actually are. It comes down to the grass is always greener on the other side. Often times we think our life would be so much better if we just had, if we just did, if we just were…

We need to realize that our lives have unlimited potential. It is up to us to unleash that potential. If we are not where we want to be at this exact moment it is up to us to start taking the steps to get to where we want to go. It is up to us to change so that our future changes. However, without a change today there will be the same tomorrow.

So, if you're looking at someone else thinking I wish I had, I wish I was, I wish I were… Now is the time to stop judging their middle and start your beginning.

At What Age Do We Give Up?

This week the question arose, at what age do we stop achieving in life and become comfortable with life?
For Little Shannon, at the age of 30 you start wondering if this is how life will always be? Am I doing anything purposeful? I think you start questioning life around that age. By 35 I think people just say this is my life and I am too old to change it.

Why do you think this happens?
Join us as we walk you through the 15 tip article below for reasons why people give up on their dreams. We walk you through the article with personal stories of failures that turned to success. We believe when you apply the failure as a lesson and move forward success will be achieved. Listen in to today's podcast to help you apply tips to your life to reach the top!

Standing Stronger Podcast
Season 2: Episode 2
Why does it matter?

Welcome back: What is new since last week with Big Shannon?

What is new with Little Shannon? Last week before school starts. Jordan starts 7th grade and Makenzie starts VPK. I am a Senior. Looking forward to a routine again. Summer is fun but I work best with a plan for the week.

So we strive to help our listeners feel as they are not alone here. We all face trials in a day but that does not define who we are. So this week we will share how overwhelmed we can get in a day. Your attitude matters!
An example for me is saying yes to to many things. Me, a wife, a mom, a business owner, a cheer coach, a friend. If I go on then I could break down what each of those jobs entail but we do not have time for that. But the overwhelming feeling to accomplish so much in a day becomes exhausting.

Big Shannon discuss his day of overwhelming things

What helps us stay on track:
Starting the day with exercise
Having a schedule of task
Time Management in the schedule
Cut off time from work
Sleep

When you start to feel overwhelmed, Take a step back, take a deep breath, and release.

Welcome Back- Season 1 was about anxiety, depression, suicide attempt, child abuse, brain surgery, dad passing, and knowing that you are not alone. The struggles are real and we did our best to bring hope to the hopeless and have healing for ourselves during that time.

Nowwwww we are on to the next chapter. We are thriving, happy, struggling, broken at times but better together. We are here in Season 2 to continue bringing hope and to bring laughter in our everyday lives and to help our listeners understand that we all have trials or struggles but those things do not define us!

Today we talk to the Christian Counselor that helped me through one of the toughest times of my life.

Lisa has been a professional counselor for over 20 years.  She works with individuals, couples, families, and children.  She treats issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, stress, parenting, behavior management, and childhood abuse issues.  Lisa is a Christian and is very active in her church.

Lisa was a great help to me and see really brings a ton of helpful advice to today’s podcast. See discusses some signs and symptoms you may experience with depression and then lays out how we can coupe with those feelings.

It is a great podcast full of helpful hints and tricks to living a better life.

[saf feature=”itunes” cta=”Subscribe on iTunes”] [saf feature=”stitcher”]

Our Podcast and site is sponsored by you, the listener. If you feel you like to become a friend of the show and show your support please visit our Patreon page. It have some cool perks and prizes for our supporters.

The post SS014 Talk To A Professional appeared first on How to Be Successful in Life and Business – Mind - Body - Family - Business.

What is Anger?
A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility

What is Rage?
Violent, Uncontrollable anger

Big Shannon’s background with Anger and Rage….
Little Shannon the emotion of anger usually comes from your disappointment in something due to an expectation you have set.

Unknown author- Story on Pinterest about the wolves….
how do you feed evil? Talk about it to the wrong people that add fuel to the fire.
how do you feed good? seek wise counsel, someone who is calm, realistic, good character, someone you trust.
Don’t go looking for someone to just agree with you to make you feel better about the situation.

Where there is anger there is always underneath pain- Author unknown
Ask yourself where does the anger generate from? Who or what are you really angry at?Do you take it out on the wrong people?

Buddha- Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.
Forgiveness has to happen. Harden heart will infect every day!!!

Tips to release Anger
Pray about it
Respond instead of react
refocus negative energy on something positive- work out- yoga- BREATHE
Talk about it to wise counsel and then let it go— do not let it control you or define who you are

[saf feature=”itunes” cta=”Subscribe on iTunes”] [saf feature=”stitcher”]

Our Podcast and site is sponsored by you, the listener. If you feel you like to become a friend of the show and show your support please visit our Patreon page. It have some cool perks and prizes for our supporters.

The post SS 013 Rage Monster appeared first on How to Be Successful in Life and Business – Mind - Body - Family - Business.

In today’s episode we cryptically describe a situation that is happening in our lives and how the fear of the unknown has crept it. So we thought it would be perfect to talk about fear today, and we lay out 4 tips on how you can confront and overcome your fears.

1. Get out of the fear cycle

2. Face your Fears

3. Realize that most of the fear you experience is simply made up in your own mind

4. Let go and let God handle it

Resources talked about in today’s podcast:

The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands

[saf feature=”itunes” cta=”Subscribe on iTunes”] [saf feature=”stitcher”]

Our Podcast and site is sponsored by you, the listener. If you feel you like to become a friend of the show and show your support please visit our Patreon page. It have some cool perks and prizes for our supporters.

The post SS 012 Big Fat Scaredy Cat appeared first on How to Be Successful in Life and Business – Mind - Body - Family - Business.

Have you ever sat and watched water boil? Man, it takes forever! However, if yo u put it on the stove, walk away, and continue to works… it boils in no time flat. So, how can we apply this principle of boiling water into our everyday lives?

Thant is what we talk about in today podcast.

3 Tips to making the water boil…

1. Know The process

2. Keep Working

3. Know The end result

Resources talked about in today’s podcast:

The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands

[saf feature=”itunes” cta=”Subscribe on iTunes”] [saf feature=”stitcher”]

Our Podcast and site is sponsored by you, the listener. If you feel you like to become a friend of the show and show your support please visit our Patreon page. It have some cool perks and prizes for our supporters.

The post SS 011 Watching Water Boil appeared first on How to Be Successful in Life and Business – Mind - Body - Family - Business.

“We must all suffer from one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. The difference is discipline weighs ounces while regret weighs tons.” — Jim Rohn

If you need a laugh the Shannon’s brought it today. As always we are real people with real stories that everyone can relate to.

Everything worth achieving takes discipline. Whether it’s the simple task of flossing, making the decision to exercise, or running your business.

The great Jim Rohn said “ We must all suffer one of two things. The pain of discipline or the pain of regret or disappointment.”

We walk you through 3 basic steps that are helping us stay disciplined daily. Listen in and apply, so you will not have the pain of regret or disappointment.

[saf feature=”itunes” cta=”Subscribe on iTunes”] [saf feature=”stitcher”]

Our Podcast and site is sponsored by you, the listener. If you feel you like to become a friend of the show and show your support please visit our Patreon page. It have some cool perks and prizes for our supporters.

The post SS 010 Floss, Toilets, and Discipline appeared first on How to Be Successful in Life and Business – Mind - Body - Family - Business.