If you’re prone to worry, you know it can suck the life out of you, leaving you full of stress, anxiety and even insomnia. What’s the alternative? Laura shares four strategies to help you escape the insanity of worry to find the peace that is waiting for you within.

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What’s next for me in my life? A big question, for sure. One we often feel we need to know the answer to now. If we don’t, it’s not OK. In this episode, Laura leads you through this issue, rife with uncertainty and discomfort, and leads you to a gentle alternative. A different way of looking at this question to leave you feeling more grace and less stress. Join us, will you?

Resources:

• Ep 015: Gaining Power Over Procrastination 
• The Surrender Experiment by Michael Singer

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Are those undone tasks sucking the life out of you? You are not alone. In this episode, learn what causes you to become stuck along with strategies to bust through your procrastination with energy and purpose. Stuck no more!

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Your host, Laura Dewey, shares about her progression from first drink to problem drinker, along with the moment that finally propelled her toward her last drink, and ultimately, her long term sobriety. A must listen for anyone who wants an inside look into the insanity of addiction and/or insights into the process of overcoming it. This show is a testament to the power of the human spirit. Part two of a 2-part series.

Resources:

Ep 013: Alcoholism: Your Questions Answered

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Hi, I'm Laura, and I'm an alcoholic. This show brings the subject of addiction into the light from the first person reflections of your host. It also sets out to answer frequently asked questions about alcoholism and addiction, like: How do I know if I have a problem with alcohol? Why can't people just stop? Is addiction a disease? How do I help someone who I think has a problem? And more...

Resources:

• 2017 Stats on Addiction
• Article: Addiction Defined as Brain Disorder (ASAM)
• 20 Questions – Am I an Alcoholic?
• Alcoholic’s Anonymous
• Al-Anon

Laura's Website: HERE

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Laura shares the benefits and pitfalls of developing clear communication along with 4 steps to help you communicate more clearly as the sender, allowing you to be more effective at work and in your personal life. This episode follows the 2-part series on Active Listening (Episodes 10 & 11). It is recommended that you listen to those first, as the content is referenced here. Lead yourself to greater success through honing the skills of clear communication.

References:

• Episode 010: Active Listening Part 1
• Episode 011: Active Listening Part 2

Laura's Website: HERE

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Our inner wisdom can be a wellspring of information. But listening to ourselves can be as difficult as listening to another person, if not more so. The same obstacles exist. Learn to discern the differing voices of your head and heart, then use the 5 Advanced Listening Skills shared in the previous two episodes to gain more understanding of what's really happening inside of you. Magic can happen when you tap into that inner wisdom!

Active listening is so difficult because you have to work against your nature to do it. Our default way of being leads us away from listening, rather than towards it. Over two episodes, learn about that plus five specific active listening skills to help you deepen relationships, understanding, intimacy, peace and productivity. What’s in it for you to become a skilled listener? Listen and find out.

Resources:

• The Self Leadership LAB Podcast Episode 010
• The Self Leadership LAB Podcast Episode 002
• About  Stephen Covey
• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Laura's Website: HERE

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Active listening is so difficult because you have to work against your nature to do it. Our default way of being leads us away from listening, rather than towards it. Join host Laura Dewey to learn six specific active listening skills to help you overcome your nature to deepen relationships, understanding, intimacy, peace, and productivity. What’s in it for you to become a skilled listener? Listen and find out.

Resources:

• The Self Leadership LAB Podcast Episode 2
• About  Stephen Covey
• The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Laura's Website: HERE

Skills: HERE 

Skills: LauraDewey.com/Listening

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Why wake up one day exhausted, burnt out, and feeling like you’ve lost yourself when you can do something else? In this episode, Laura shares how you can take a proactive approach to your well being. You’ll be led through a 3-step process that will leave you better able to get on track quicker or, better yet, not go off track in the first place. 

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References:

• Ep 004: 10 Ways to Process Emotions in a Healthy Way

Laura's Website: HERE

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