The Jerry Banfield Show

How often do you take a day to rest? Once a week I try to take a whole day off from my work. I found that this is the best system for keeping my mind fresh, and not getting burnt out. When I was younger, I would often take as much work on as I possibly could. While I was working as police officer, I would rarely go a week without working overtime. So, where did this get me? I wasn't nearly as productive at work working such long hours, I was irritable and soon found myself lacking the motivation to go into work each morning. A complete day of rest from work does wonders for the mind. No checking e-mails, no phone calls, course discussion and collaboration helps me start the new week refreshed and eager to conquer new challenges! Thank as always for taking the time to be here with me today, and I hope you will share your feedback!

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Do you feel separate from the world? I have felt separate from the rest of the world at times in my life, but I am quickly reminded that I am not alone. Separation is an illusion we create in our minds. To separate or divide you must first create boundaries. So, you can think you are separated from the rest of the world, but in reality you are very much a part of it. Our actions have ripple effects on the rest of the world. Every morning I wake up and make these videos for you. I enjoy making these videos because people have told me that they enjoy them. I wouldn't be able to make them without my computer, and I am thankful for all of the people who helped to assemble it! Remember that no matter how lonely or isolated you may feel, you are never alone in this world. Thank you for being here with me and allowing me to share with you!

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Do you struggle with laziness? Have you struggled with laziness at work, with eating or in some other area of your life? I know that I am a lazy eater, and I will not go very far to eat when I am hungry. In the past, I would keep unhealthy snacks such as cookies, chips and candy around the house. I have found that the easiest way for me to maintain a healthy weight is to only keep healthy food around the house. Since I know I am too lazy to leave the house to buy unhealthy snacks at the store, I will default to eating healthy food I enjoy. Most bad habits are due to laziness and if you can identify what makes you lazy, you can often use it to your advantage! I want to thank you for taking the time to listen to this, and as always I appreciate your feedback!

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Do you take the simple things in life for granted? I know that in the past I have. Something as simple as laying in bed with my wife gives me all the happiness in the world now. After my dad passed away, my mom said she would give anything in the world to be able to wake up next to him. She regretted all the times they went to bed angry at each other. After hearing this, I am thankful for each and every morning I wake up next to my wife. I pray I can be thankful for the simple things in life that truly matter! Thank you for taking the time time to listen to this, and I appreciate your feedback!

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What is the most powerful thing you can do to change your life? For me it is living one day at a time. By acknowledging that life is only lived today, you can focus on all of the little things rather than concerning yourself with a completely unknown future. Living in the moment has helped me to truly appreciate everything life has to offer. I also like to focus on the similarities in my life rather than the differences. Focusing on similarities has allowed me to make the most positive changes as a person. Living one day at a time allows you to maintain a level of consistency that is best for you and the people around you. I want to thank you for taking the time to watch this, and as always I appreciate your feedback!

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How do pick yourself up when you are feeling down? What do you turn to when you are feeling depressed? In the past when I would feel sad, I would try to rationalize my depression. This would often lead to me changing my routine, picking fights with people I felt treated me unfairly, and ultimately turning to alcohol. This caused me to extend my periods of sadness. Having brief periods of depression is normal. Instead of focusing on what is making me sad, I try to stick my routine and be as consistent as possible. The feeling of sadness will leave on it's own! Thank you for taking the time to listen to this, and I appreciate your feedback.

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How do you know if you have everything you need? I know I have everything I need, and knowing this gives me peace of mind. The hardest moment in my life was when my dad passed away. Even though I knew my dad was terminally ill and I tried to prepare myself for the day he finally passed, I still thought it was unfair that he was taken from me. My mom, dad, brother and wife were the four people I could not live without, and I was angry that my dad was taken from me at such a young age. I eventually realized that I wan't mad that my dad had passed away, I was mad that he was taken away from me. I now know that my dad is still here with me in spirit, and that I am blessed to have so many people in my life already who want to see me succeed. I now view my dad's death as an opportunity to build stronger relationships with the people in my life! Thank you for taking the time to listen to this, and I appreciate your feedback!

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Have you worked hard in your life to get more? Do you want a more expensive car, a bigger house, or more things to fill your house with? For most of my life I always wanted more money, possessions, and friends. The surprising thing is having more is having less. Having just what I need is perfect, and having more than I need is just as much of a burden as having less than what I need. I have a house full of things, and I feel the weight of things I don't use very acutely. How many times have you resisted the idea of giving or throwing something away? In the past I have resisted giving away things I did not use because it felt like I was getting rid of a part of me. I have worked hard in my life to accumulate everything I own, so it is hard to part ways with things even if I do not have a need for them. Today I gave away a mini fridge for free because the idea of keeping it filled with things was a burden on me. Do not let your possessions own you. Don't be afraid to part ways with things you do not use, because there is someone out there who might need it. I want to thank you for taking the time to listen to this, and I appreciate your feedback!

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Are you always in a hurry? Do you constantly find yourself in rush to get to work, school or appointments? Like most Americans, I always found myself in a hurry to get somewhere. Not only did this cause me to be stressed, but I found myself hurting others around me. Now I make an effort to get to my appointments early. This allows me to take my time driving, make great first impressions and most of all avoid the stress of being in a hurry. Even if I am going to be late getting somewhere, I will take a deep breath, appreciate the moment and take my time traveling. I want to thank you for taking the time to listen to this, and as always I appreciate your feedback!

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How do you use the past and future to make decisions in the moment? Most of my life I made selfish, impulsive decisions. You could almost describe my behavior as childish. I made choices based only on what I wanted to do, and if I didn't get my way I would go into the situation with a negative attitude. Now when I make decisions, I try to imagine what my future self would have wanted to do. So now whenever I have a free moment, I choose to spend it with my family. When I am on my death bed I will not regret that I didn't play more video games or spent more time by myself, but I might regret not spending more time with my loved ones. Instead of focusing on not liking a particular activity, I tell myself that I am there to be with my family. I want to thank you for taking the time to listen to this, and as always I appreciate your feedback!

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