The Being and the Doing

Do you walk your talk? It's how people decide whether you are credible or not. All of us get out of alignment where our words and actions don't line up.

In this episode we take a look at why it's important for your ducks to be in a row and how to close the gap between what we say and what we do.

Visit the episode page below for resources mentioned in this show:

https://www.stonecirclecoaching.com/podcast/how-to-walk-your-talk-to-greater-success-ep23/

Successful people - the ones who live joyful, fulfilling and meaningful lives - have personal habits that contribute to their health and happiness. In this episode I share my list of the top 10 personal habits and the one important key to making them work for you.

Visit the episode webpage for the article and all the resources mentioned in this show:

https://www.stonecirclecoaching.com/podcast/top-10-personal-habits-for-a-happier-healthier-life-ep22

In the first episode of season 2, I answer the practical question of what to do when you have an AHA moment.

Instead of leaving your great ideas or brilliant insights on the table, you can close the gap between awareness and action using a simple formula. Tune in to discover 5 ways to put your AHA to work for you.

Grab all the free resources mentioned in this podcast on the episode page here:

https://www.stonecirclecoaching.com/podcast/aha-moment-ep21/

In this last episode of season 1, I tackle the question of whether positivity is just another overdone idea. Can we simply ignore what is going on and look on the bright side? Or have we missed the point about the power of optimism in a negative world? Tune to find out the real goods on positivity.

Listen to this podcast and challenge your thinking about gratitude.

Here's a blog about Simple Ways to Cultivate Positivity https://www.stonecirclecoaching.com/practice/cultivate-positivity/ and another one with tips for Taking a Positivity Break https://www.stonecirclecoaching.com/practice/simple-ways-positivity/

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Something to think about:

What is my positivity account balance?

Something to try:

Try one day of positivity. See what it's like to shift into that space for just a day. Pay attention to making deposits into your positivity account. Then at the end of the day – notice how you feel.

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Curious about life coaching but not sure why you would want one? In this episode we tackle the what and how of coaching - what happens in a coaching call and how you would benefit from working with a life coach. My special guest is a client who shares her experience of working with me.

Curious to know a bit about me? You can read some of my story here: https://www.stonecirclecoaching.com/about/laurels-story/

Read about my journey to becoming a life coach: https://www.stonecirclecoaching.com/about/laurels-journey-to-coaching/

Here's a blog about the most common reasons people work with a life coach: https://www.stonecirclecoaching.com/well-being/reasons-to-work-with-a-life-coach/

Learn about coaching with me and book a complimentary consultation: https://laurelvespi.clickfunnels.com/application-page

Something to think about:

What's the one thing if you were to do it consistently would have the greatest impact on your health or happiness?

Follow-up question...

Why are you not doing it?

These questions give you some insight into what we could work on in a coaching call.

Something to try:

Book a complimentary coaching session with me. No obligation! Use this link and fill out the form and I'll be in touch. https://laurelvespi.clickfunnels.com/application-page

Love to hear what you have to say – please take a moment to rate, review and/or leave a comment or question.

Stressed at work? That's not good considering the number of hours you spend there. Sure there might be lots of workplace distractions and irritations that are out of your control, but that doesn't mean you have to be unhappy at work.

In this episode I share some simple mindfulness practices that can reduce your workday stress and increase positivity and productivity.

Check out these resources for more tips and strategies:

5 Tips for Starting your Workday Right: https://www.stonecirclecoaching.com/mindful-workplace/5-tips-starting-workday-right/

3 Mindful Ways to Manage Email: https://www.stonecirclecoaching.com/mindful-workplace/3-mindful-ways-manage-email/

How to do a Digital Detox with Your Phone [podcast]: https://www.stonecirclecoaching.com/podcast/nomophobia-digital-detox-ep9/

Tips for More Mindful Meetings:

https://www.stonecirclecoaching.com/mindful-workplace/how-mindful-meetings-increase-productivity/

Something to think about:

On a scale of 1 – 10, (1 not at all; 10 to the max) how stressed or distracted am I at work?

What would it take to move down one level?

Something to try:

Do a little audit of your workday. Pick a day and keep track of all your sources of stress, distraction and irritation.

Just keep a notepad beside you and jot a word or two down that captures it.

Then at the end of the day, look at your list and choose which of the ten tips I shared would help cut your stress.

Remember a 10% reduction is a good thing.

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Too much stuff makes us stressed. It also wastes our time, makes us less productive and zaps our energy. It's time to sort, purge and organize! You can get a handle on your clutter with some simple rules for clearing stuff out.

In this episode I share the plain facts about decluttering so you can finally take charge of your piles of stuff. Be sure to grab your free Ultimate Guide to Decluttering. It's jam packed with inspiration and tips for clearing the clutter that holds you back.

The Ultimate Guide to Decluttering and this episode's Being and Doing Homework can be found here:

https://www.stonecirclecoaching.com/podcast/get-rid-of-clutter-ep17/

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The clutter in your house definitely takes a toll on you. But you might not realize the invisible clutter in your heart and mind also has a negative impact on your life. It just might be the reason you can't tackle the stuff that needs to be cleared out. In this episode I share some ideas on your cluttered mind and how to manage thoughts, and how your relationships sometimes need a purge too.

Here's a blog about information overload: https://www.stonecirclecoaching.com/mindfulness/brain-info-overload/

Here's a blog with tips on giving your mind a clean sweep: https://www.stonecirclecoaching.com/mindfulness/how-to-give-your-mind-a-clean-sweep/

https://www.stonecirclecoaching.com/podcast/hidden-impact-of-clutter-ep16/ 

https://www.stonecirclecoaching.com/podcast/hidden-impact-of-clutter-ep16/ 

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From Marie Kondo to the Minimalists everyone is looking for ways to declutter. In part one of a 3 part series on Clearing the Clutter I explore our addiction to stuff. How did we get to this place where clutter overwhelms us? Should we really be concerned about it? Maybe your thinking about clutter needs a little shift.

Find lots of free articles, tips and strategies on the blog: https://www.stonecirclecoaching.com/blog/

Ready to get unstuck and moving forward? Coach with Laurel: https://www.stonecirclecoaching.com/individual-coaching/

Are you a do-it-yourself kind of person? Check out the toolkit: https://www.stonecirclecoaching.com/well-being-by-design-diy-toolkit/

Want a daily dose of inspiration and more? ... https://www.stonecirclecoaching.com/everyday-mindfulness-information/

Learn about our crisis of consumption in John deGraaf's book called Affluenza.

Declutter by choosing joy with Marie Kondo and the Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up

Get inspired by Minimalists Joshua Fields Millburn and  Ryan Nicodemus  in their book Everything That Remains

https://www.stonecirclecoaching.com/podcast/clearing-the-clutter-ep15/

Love to hear what you have to say – please take a moment to rate, review and/or leave a comment or question.

Want to hear more of The Being & The Doing podcast or subscribe so you never miss an episode? Check out the podcast episode archive here: https://www.stonecirclecoaching.com/podcast or subscribe on iTunes or wherever you enjoy your podcasts.

Gratitude is not just the latest new age fad. Research shows that a regular gratitude practice can make us happier and healthier. In this episode I debunk a few myths about gratitude and challenge you to change your thinking about counting your blessings. You'll learn a few simple gratitude practices that you can start using today.

https://www.stonecirclecoaching.com/podcast/gratitude-ep14/

13 Inspiring Gratitude Quotes [Article]

Here's a blog I wrote that shares some of the key elements of gratitude. https://www.stonecirclecoaching.com/mindfulness/13-gratitude-quotes-to-inspire-you/

Thanks! How the New Science of Gratitude Can Make You Happier by Dr. Robert Emmonds

Authentic Happiness by Dr. Martin Selegman

Something to think about:

What is the thing that I most take for granted?

Something to try:

Pick one of the practices that I mentioned – doing a gratitude journal, paying attention to how you say thanks, appreciating what you take for granted or writing a note of thanks or modeling with your kids or co-workers. Or check out the other practices included in the download. It's not enough to have an attitude – you need to have some action behind it.

Love to hear what you have to say – please take a moment to rate, review and/or leave a comment or question.

Want to hear more of The Being & The Doing podcast or subscribe so you never miss an episode? Check out the podcast episode archive here https://www.stonecirclecoaching.com/podcast/ or subscribe on iTunes or wherever you enjoy your podcasts.