The Strong Within Affirmation Podcast

When I value myself, the universe values me.

Life isn’t happening to me, it’s responding to me.  When I value myself, I allow the universe to give me what it has always been trying to give me. I open my hands readily, instead of having my mind and my fists closed thinking that something else is holding me from my treasures.  The only thing that has been holding myself back, was myself.  I will stop working against the universe. I will value and love myself by taking down my walls I have put up from the negative untrue stories I have been telling. The stories of it’s just not fair, that I never get what I want, that people are out to get me, that I’m not lucky, or that I wasn’t meant to do great things.

I will replace those old untrue stories with better ones. I will replace them with the truth of life that I am worthy, I am valuable, I am lovable, and I can and will have what I want.  I value myself, and when I do that I allow the universe to give me what it’s always been trying to give me…everything I deserve.

Thanks for listening.  I'm sending great energy your way as we become Strong Within together,
Personal Development Life Coach-
Chris O'Hearn

Contact info- email: [email protected]  phone:865-219-3247

Music by: Basematic-Zest
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee USA but available worldwide

I workout because I love my body.

The reason I take care of my body is not because of the things I don’t want, but because of the things I DO want.  I sometimes can get that principle confused and get more into crisis fixing mode rather than being healthy mode.  I don’t go on diets that always bring me back to where I started, I choose healthy living.  I don’t wait until my blood pressure is sky rocketing, I choose to take care of myself before the negative health effects.  I don’t wait until it’s too late, and then I’m overwhelmed to feel like I can do anything about it.

If you are past those points that feel like no return, don’t worry. There’s always something you can do to change.  The reason change can SEEM hard is because we try to win the jackpot in one simple easy move, and doing that has been what’s got us here. Healthy is simple, it’s about small consistent actions every day.  Start with one thing and choose to do something positive towards that change you want EVERY DAY.  Once you master that, move onto something new WHILE still continuing that old habit you built up.  Healthy isn’t a one time thing, it’s a life time thing.

I work out because I love my body, not because I DON’T love my body.  Everything I do is out of love for me, not out of reaction because I don’t want something. My goals focus on what I want.

Thanks for listening.  I'm sending great energy your way as we become Strong Within together,
Personal Development Life Coach-
Chris O'Hearn

Contact info- email: [email protected]  phone:865-219-3247

Music by: Basematic-Zest
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee USA but available worldwide

I’m not changing who I am.  I’m changing who I was

Change is something that happens in every moment. It can be easy to confuse that maybe there was nothing wrong with who we’ve always been, but more in the habits we’ve decided to pursue.  It’s easy to get off course because we don’t see the consequences for cutting corners on our values.  In life, we want to get to the destination faster, and sometimes that destination isn’t about betterment, but more in the instant gratification of feeling better in this world.  And so we get the terms feeling better confused with the term getting there faster.  We think that feeling better is something external as we go for the instant win rather than finding ways to stay in alignment with our values.

If you aren’t where you thought you’d be, and if you’re in a place that doesn’t feel right to you—maybe it’s time to ask yourself where you are making wrong turns.  Maybe it’s time to see if the illusion of cutting those corners years ago brought you to this place you never thought you’d be.  But don’t fret, you can change, know that this isn’t your life impending or your hopeless ending.  It’s about aligning yourself up with your values again, and finding ways to not cut corners in those areas anymore.

I strive to live up to my values with the highest integrity…not sometimes, but everyday.

Thanks for listening.  I'm sending great energy your way as we become Strong Within together,
Personal Development Life Coach-
Chris O'Hearn

Contact info- email: [email protected]  phone:865-219-3247

Music by: Basematic-Zest
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee USA but available worldwide

I am at my best when I’m helping others see the best in themselves.

Yes, I need to take care of myself first to be a blessing for others, but when I show people their worth—the world shines so much brighter.  It’s easy to forget how important we are, and I don’t ever want anyone to forget how much beauty they bring to this life.  I will be an example of what is possible by taking great care in who I am, but I will make sure others know their worth in case they’ve forgotten.  The world becomes better not because we take everything we can for ourselves, but we help others see that there are no limitations and we all can share the unlimited possibilities the universe has in store for us.

Thanks for listening.  I'm sending great energy your way as we become Strong Within together,
Personal Development Life Coach-
Chris O'Hearn

Contact info- email: [email protected]  phone:865-219-3247

Music by: Basematic-Zest
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee USA but available worldwide

I will share my authentic self with the world

I don’t have to act cool to impress people, for I’m not trying to make fake friends or counterfeit connections.  I’m happiest when I’m sharing my most authentic self with the world.  I’m a paintbrush living my art on the canvas of life, and I will not dull my life strokes in fear of being laughed at or not accepted.  I am a safe-haven showing people that it’s ok to be real, to be vulnerable, and to be who you were created to be.  I will be the example and lighthouse guiding everyone towards the place they are meant to be…a beautiful expression within this world as they feel comfortable enough to be vulnerable and take a chance on their real self.

Thanks for listening.  I'm sending great energy your way as we become Strong Within together,
Personal Development Life Coach-
Chris O'Hearn

Contact info- email: [email protected]  phone:865-219-3247

Music by: Basematic-Zest
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee USA but available worldwide

The only score I keep is giving my best every time.

I know I have the problem of holding grudges especially when it comes to saying hello.  I am a pretty friendly guy and it miffs me when I’m always the only one saying hello to someone.  I’ve stopped saying hello to certain people, and to tell you the truth it’s hard.  It’s hard having to keep score, having to act differently around some people, and changing my natural tendency to want to wish people a good day.  Now my situation is different than yours, but what are you keeping score of that’s holding you back.  I know I waste less energy and feel better by being who I naturally am to everyone around me.  I’m challenging you to stop keeping score, to waste less energy having to be different, and to be continually giving your best most giving self. The people who are meant to receive your kindness will, and the people who aren’t won’t ever know any different.  You aren’t meant to transform everyone, you are meant to transform yourself.  The ones who matter will see it and will be transformed too.

Thanks for listening.  I'm sending great energy your way as we become Strong Within together,
Personal Development Life Coach-
Chris O'Hearn

Contact info- email: [email protected]  phone:865-219-3247

Music by: Basematic-Zest
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee USA but available worldwide

Forgiveness is a virtue I utilize in my life constantly.

Forgiveness is something that can be hard.  We might have to forgo our pride, or we might have to give up something we may not want to.  Forgiveness is a great gift to give, and it is an amazing gift to receive.  It’s easier to forgive others than it is to forgive ourselves.  I know a lot of us struggle with this because we know we could do better, or we know that we should do better.  We should give our best, yes of course, but when we don’t have leniency with ourselves then we are pushing ourselves too hard.  We are asking for unrealistic results of ourselves and our lives.  The reason we make mistakes is so we learn.  We need to give ourselves the chance to process the mistakes and to get better.  Forcing yourself to work harder or to be better might get you there, but it will take a longer time to reach your goal.  Forcing is a less effective tool than allowing and utilizing forgiveness.

So, let us forgive others who have hurt us.  Even though it may have seemed like they did it on purpose, most times it’s because they are hurting themselves so they take it out on others.  When we can see this, we don’t have to hold onto the hurt anymore because we understand the bigger picture.  And when we can forgive ourselves, we allow better things to come into our lives.

Thanks for listening.  I'm sending great energy your way as we become Strong Within together,
Personal Development Life Coach-
Chris O'Hearn

Contact info- email: [email protected]  phone:865-219-3247

Music by: Basematic-Zest
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee USA but available worldwide

I will utilize my mind first, and then utilize my might.

What’s the old saying—measure twice and cut once?  My father was an engineer and I saw how long it took to get something done. The engineer in my father was meticulous about planning and drawing up mock plans for the project. I would wait, I would wait…and then I would wait some more to get started on a project to build something with him when I was younger.  I remember wondering why we didn’t just start and make mistakes along the way.  However, when I would see the final product it was something that was even better than I had imagined.  We spent less on materials since we wasted less. Deliberate thought that was put into the planning process made things run smoother.  It’s easy to want to get your nose to the grindstone and get working.  There’s nothing wrong with that attitude.  Sometimes we need to just get moving, but our minds are very powerful tools and sometimes we need to allow a space to think things through—to find the best possible way—not just one way.

Thanks for listening.  I'm sending great energy your way as we become Strong Within together,
Personal Development Life Coach-
Chris O'Hearn

Contact info- email: [email protected]  phone:865-219-3247

Music by: Basematic-Zest
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee USA but available worldwide

Delegation gives me room to tackle what I love.

No this is not a ploy to give everything you dislike to other people. It’s a call to find your strengths and to stick with them.  We try to tackle everything in our lives.  To have a ‘no quit’ attitude, to have an ‘I can do it all’ attitude, or to say “I am superman or superwoman” and stroke our egos a bit more.  We need to put down our burdens and build upon our strengths.  Yes, there will always be things we ‘have to do.’  However, there are only so many tasks we can handle within a given time frame.  The more things you say yes to, the more things you will have to say no to.

There is the misnomer that people who delegate will be seen or thought of as jerks for passing off the buck. When I think about my favorite bosses, they would delegate things to me.  They did it out of respect for me, they saw I was capable and would challenge me, not because they didn’t want to do those tasks, but they had other strengths they were focusing on. We were a team helping each other.  Those bosses I respected, and would have done whatever they asked.  We honor those who honor us.

Thanks for listening.  I'm sending great energy your way as we become Strong Within together,
Personal Development Life Coach-
Chris O'Hearn

Contact info- email: [email protected]  phone:865-219-3247

Music by: Basematic-Zest
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee USA but available worldwide

I will love where I am, right now.

There’s a reason you are in the place you are, right now.  You may have to learn a lesson, you may be waiting for something better, or you may be exactly where you need to be.  We want to be in the thick of things where life is more exhilarating, or plainly where it’s different from the mundane of the normal moments.  There’s reason and course for everything.  There are no coincidences.  You can belly ache and moan how things aren’t fair, how you don’t get what you want, how people are so much better off than you but it just keeps you stuck in stupidity and in victimization.  When we can love where we’re at, then we can see the beauty of where we are.  Be more by seeing more.  See the whole field not just the things you dislike.

Thanks for listening.  I'm sending great energy your way as we become Strong Within together,
Personal Development Life Coach-
Chris O'Hearn

Contact info- email: [email protected]  phone:865-219-3247

Music by: Basematic-Zest
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee USA but available worldwide