The Quest4Life Podcast

In 1985, the band, Fleetwood Mac, released a song entitled, “Jumping at Shadows,” which is a song about feelings of insignificance and regret of a life not lived to the fullest. It’s also a metaphor that, when we jump at shadows, we tend to be afraid of small or inconsequential things that we really shouldn’t be scared by. But when we focus on those things, when we jump at shadows, we risk not living a joyful, fulfilled life.

Fortunately, there is a systematic approach that allows you to assess risk based on our tolerance of or aversion to risk to level-up your mindset and achieve your greatest desires and make your dreams come true. The question is: What risks are you willing to take? 

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Founder and CEO of CORE Coaching & Consulting, Sharon Seivert, understands what it means to level-up mindset by cracking the code on how to balance life, work, and relationships. Her work allows people to get unstuck and reduce frustration by helping them gain clarity to see the possibilities that are available to them. For businesses, Sharon applies the principles of C.O.R.E., which relate to making systemic, holistic Changes that are Organic while Reducing distractions and conflict and doing so with Ease. 

In addition to her work, Sharon is the author of several books, most notably The Balancing Act: Mastering the 5 Elements of Success in Life, Work, and Relationships and 6 Steps to Leading Your Life and Work from the Inside Out. Pick up you copy on Amazon today!

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Research informs us that we have ~60-70k thoughts per day and 80% of those thoughts are negative and 95% of them are repetitive. That equates to ~50k negative thoughts per day and only ~3k thoughts that occur when we aren’t on autopilot. Those data points are quite sobering to consider and it’s no wonder how people can let their thoughts take them captive. Fortunately, there are ways to take back control, but you need to be willing to interrogate your thoughts. 

Ask yourself...

To what end are your thoughts adding productive value to your life? 

How is your external environment contributing to negative thought patterns? 

How can I appreciate more of the things that bring joy to my life instead of emphasizing what you lack? 

Answers to these questions allow you to level-up your mindset by taking your thoughts captive so you can achieve peak performance in all areas of your life.

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It is important to acknowledge that it can be detrimental to relationships when we find ourselves in our own drama or the drama of others. And if you find yourself experiencing a great deal of drama with little-to-no resolution, you’re probably stuck in The Drama Triangle, which is a social model of human interaction. 

This model describes the connection between personal responsibility and power in conflicts and the shifting, and potentially destructive, roles people play. These roles include “The Persecutor/Villain,” “The Rescuer/Hero,” and “The Victim” and how playing one or more of these roles can prove unhelpful in navigating difficult situations or conflicts. 

Fortunately, there are ways to level-up your mindset to bring about better, more helpful outcomes with your significant other, your friends, and at work. It’s time to get unstuck. 

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I recently had the privilege of being a guest on the Beyond the Rut Podcast, hosted by Jerry Dugan. During the conversation, we discussed...

Being motivated by external validation is a common issue in the modern world. It is normal for us to seek acceptance and love from those around us during our childhood, teens, and young adulthood. However, as we enter into middle age, it is essential that we strive to attain our own internal validation. This can be done by engaging in activities for the sake of doing them, regardless of anyone else’s opinion. 

The key here is to focus on doing things well and being able to be proud of our efforts, not just relying on recognition from others By making this shift in mindset and outlook, we can free ourselves from doubts and self-doubt for good. 

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When we think of fitness, most people think of “physical fitness.” We all know that eating right, engaging in regular physical activity, getting enough sleep, and managing stress are important. The health and quality of your relationships, however, are, arguably, equally as important. This relates to the idea of “social fitness,” which relates to how we build and optimize our relationships and interactions with others. This is especially relevant with the ongoing mental health crisis, particularly with teenagers. Whether it has to do with the pervasiveness of smartphones or the 2020 lockdown, enhancing your social fitness “muscles” is extraordinarily important to leveling-up your mindset to achieve peak performance both in relationships and the daily tasks you perform. This episode discusses practical ways of doing just that. THANK YOU for joining the conversation!

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Have you ever felt powerless, like you have no control over your situation? Have you ever felt like everything in your life was going badly? Have you ever felt like you couldn’t stop the negative momentum of things going wrong in your life? If you answered, “Yes!” to one or more of these questions, you’re not alone. It’s a normal part of the human experience and it happens to some more than others. How come? You give your power away knowingly or unknowingly and there are plenty of ways you give away your power. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways for you to regain power over your life. Doing so allows you to level-up your mindset and gives you a shot at achieving peak performance and realizing the call of your potential. THANK YOU for joining the conversation!  

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Learned helplessness is a state of mind where someone believes that they are unable to active effectively, especially when it comes to avoiding negative outcomes. It is inherently problematic and can lead to a host of mental and physical issues, such as depression, loss of interest in life, and feelings of worthlessness. Fortunately, there is hope, as identifying things within a person's control and focusing on those things rather than those things outside of their control helps reduce and, potentially, overcome learned helplessness in addition to other techniques and approaches. Moving beyond such a condition, however, isn't as simple as "dusting yourself off," as it is much more layered a nuanced than that and it requires others show grace and love and to be a beacon of light. Learn about other approaches and techniques that can help someone cope effectively with learned helplessness to they can unlearn it. THANK YOU for joining the conversation!

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As an 8x Arizona State Karate Champion, inductee into the National Martial Arts Hall of Fame, and owner of the Kaizen Academy of Martial Arts, Sensei Mike D'Aguanno is the epitome of a peak performer. Having started his martial arts journey at age 5, Sensei Mike continues to level-up his mindset, finding new ways to encourage and motivate the next generation of martial artists. By teaching discipline and perseverance, he transforms the lives of students of all ages by making martial arts a way of life rather than simply a form of combat or self-defense. Throughout his individual career, he has practiced what he now preaches, as he is a 4th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo, a 3rd Degree Black Belt in Shotokan Karate, a 2nd Degree Black Belt in American Freestyle Karate, and a 1st Degree Black Belt in American Kenpo. Sensei Mike is an incredible teacher and an even better person. THANK YOU for joining the conversation!

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One of the greatest gifts in life is the ability for each of us to choose how we live our life. This is not to suggest that we pick our starting point, which is to say that some people are born into abject poverty while others are born into wealth and privilege...or...some people are victims of abuse while others grow up free from abuse. Objectively speaking, however, we can choose how we live our life or, at least, how we think about living our life and this episode explores 7 ways that explain what "Being on Purpose" in life means and how living "on purpose" can bring about a more joyful and fulfilling life. And once we figure out how to do that, we level-up our mindset and engage in new and different actions that allow us to pull our ideal future into the present. Enjoy! THANK YOU for joining the conversation.

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