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There is great value in curating what you consume.  And as much as that may sound like I am talking about the food you eat, I am specifically addressing the information & media you consume.  And no, I am not bashing "the media" - That is not what this is about.  It is about you and what you are mentally consuming in the form of videos, written content, spoken content, memes, etc. This can be actual news or opinions. It can be on TV, on-line, on your phone...

In our very screen centric world where the smart phone (an amazing tool) has become an extension of ourself, it is very easy to casually consume information that does OR does not serve us well. We lay in bed scrolling until we fall asleep.  We wake up, scrolling to see what might have been posted in the hours were asleep. wake up. We scroll, we scroll, we scroll and sometimes we may not even consciously realize what we are doing to ourselves.

Our looking-to-pass-the-time scrolling can impact our lives.  We can start to feel stressed and overwhelmed about things in the world that we have no control over.  Most of the content is created to keep us there, to keep us scrolling.  NO, I am not saying you need to unplug completely, stick your head in the sand and become ignorant.  I am saying that there is value in being mindful of the volume and the type content you consume.



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Compassion fatigue can be defined as a condition characterized by emotional and physical exhaustion leading to diminished ability to empathize or to feel compassion for others. Also, a secondary traumatic stress, sometimes described as the negative cost of caring too much.  This can happen when you have overextended your compassion for others. We see this in caretakers, in the medical field, mental health field and in environmental sciences to name a few.

With everything we have going on in the world today, it is important to recognize compassion fatigue (and similar traumatic stress) and how to work through it.  Possibly even more important, how to get ahead of it so you do not hit compassion fatigue and burnout.




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Episode Music "Inspiration Corporate" by Sandra Inspiration Music
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Live life on purpose and with intention.... But what does that mean?  Well, life doesn't happen to you - It happens for you.  Living with intention means to be thoughtful in what you do, how you choose to respond and interact with the world around you.  Yes, it can be rough out there, but that's okay. Give yourself permission to feel the rough days. Give yourself permission to experience what it means to be human.  BUT don't let life lead. Don't just bounce around in what happens and do not get stuck in the ruts of stress. Make conscious choices. Focus your energy, thoughts and actions on what you want to have develop.

I know it is easier said than done. I have been there.  I have been in those ruts. I have let life happen to me instead of being intentional.  I am here to tell you, you can live on purpose - It takes work, it takes time and takes being patient.  And guess what - It is worth it. YOU are worth it.



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Episode Music "Inspiration Corporate" by Sandra Inspiration Music
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Nothing in this podcast should be taken as therapy, medical or mental health care. Topics discussed on this podcast reflect the personal experiences of the host and guests of We All Have Something and are not intended to, nor should they, replace the services of medical care, mental health care or therapy.

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Understanding that life is a process, is the foundation for being able to achieve the things you want to do and reach the goals you have set for yourself.  We sometimes set a goal for ourselves (or set out to accomplish something) thinking if we just keep heading towards that goal, we will hit it.  Unfortunately, the path to accomplishing something we want to do is rarely (read never) a straight line.

When working with my clients during a life coaching session, we will always discuss the importance of understanding that life is a process.  A process filled with plans we make, unexpected events and many distractions And understanding this is key to successfully navigating our way to where we want to be.  When we can recognize that life is a process, we are more likely to make smart adjustments as we strive to maintain balance while navigating through life.  Being realistic about the ebb and flow of life will allow us to take things in stride and continue to move forward instead of becoming distracted, or worse, feeling helpless and giving up.


Thank you for joining me here on We All Have Something.  If you wish to connect with me further:
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Episode Music "Inspiration Corporate" by Sandra Inspiration Music
Music rights purchased through AudioJungle

Nothing in this podcast should be taken as therapy, medical or mental health care. Topics discussed on this podcast reflect the personal experiences of the host and guests of We All Have Something and are not intended to, nor should they, replace the services of medical care, mental health care or therapy.

If you are having thoughts of self harm or ending your life, please call or text 988 - Help is available 24/7.

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Celebrating the wins in your life, even the little wins, is more important than you may think.  And no, I am not suggesting you throw a victory party for every little win.  What I am suggesting is to take a hard look at what you focus on. Are you focused only on the 1 thing you messed up on today? Or are you focused on the 7 things you did well?

We all have a mixture of good and bad things happening in our daily life.  Admittedly, there are days when it feels like the scale is tipped more heavily in one direction than the other.  In fact most people respond to this thought exercise stating there is more bad in their life than good.  However,  studies show we tend to focus more on the bad than the good due to a leftover survival instinct that kept us safe from sabertooth cats, cave bears and other dangers.  So it may not be that there is more bad than good, it is just how we look at the world around us.

So what can you do?  You can start celebrating  your wins - The good things.  Acknowledge them. Write them down. Thank yourself fo all you have done, etc, etc.  By establishing this habit you create a shift in perspective.  It doesn't mean the bad stuff just disappears, nor does it mean you just ignore the bad stuff.  It does mean you shift your focus and perspective to allow you to appreciate and celebrate the good stuff more often.


Thank you for joining me here on We All Have Something.  If you wish to connect with me further:
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Episode Music "Inspiration Corporate" by Sandra Inspiration Music
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Nothing in this podcast should be taken as therapy, medical or mental health care. Topics discussed on this podcast reflect the personal experiences of the host and guests of We All Have Something and are not intended to, nor should they, replace the services of medical care, mental health care or therapy.

If you are having thoughts of self harm or ending your life, please call or text 988 - Help is available 24/7.

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When you hit burnout, do you walk away from everything or double down on your personal goals in life?

HEY! It's the middle of the year!  That's right we are half way through and if you are feeling stressed and have hit burnout, you need to listen to this.  Burnout is usually caused by stress that comes from feeling life is out of control.  Unfortunately burnout can cause us to shut down and walk away from everything that looks like it might be more work.

Fun fact for you: Taking daily action on your personal goals not only guarantees you'll hit them, it also gives you a sense of having control over your destination and your life.  It can actually reverse the impact of feeling stressed and out of control, which as we know, is one of the major factors of burnout.


If you are interested in the digital goal setting program I mention in this episode, let me know or click the link below.  It is a program designed and made by Oola, the organization I am certified through.

Website mentioned in this episode for more information about digital goal setting program:  https://myoola.oolalife.com/CoachRick

Thank you for joining me here on We All Have Something.  If you wish to connect with me further:
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Episode Music "Inspiration Corporate" by Sandra Inspiration Music
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Nothing in this podcast should be taken as therapy, medical or mental health care. Topics discussed on this podcast reflect the personal experiences of the host and guests of We All Have Something and are not intended to, nor should they, replace the services of medical care, mental health care or therapy.

If you are having thoughts of self harm or ending your life, please call or text 988 - Help is available 24/7.

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In my part of the world we are seeing the restrictions from the pandemic being lifted.  For many of us experiencing this, the shift back to the way things were is a welcome occurrence.  For others, it is that uneasy moment of having to decide... Are we going to make the changes we have now realized we need to make? Is this the opportunity to start something new?

For as many people who can't wait to dive back into the way things were, there are just as many looking to keep the changes they made to their life and not go back to how it was.  Call it an awakening, a realization or just finally seeing the alternative - For many, the forced changes that occurred due to the pandemic made them reevaluate their priorities. And now, on the other side of it all, the reality has set in - Where do we go from here?


Thank you for joining me here on We All Have Something.  If you wish to connect with me further:

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Episode Music "Inspiration Corporate" by Sandra Inspiration Music
Music rights purchased through AudioJungle

Nothing in this podcast should be taken as therapy, medical or mental health care. Topics discussed on this podcast reflect the personal experiences of the host and guests of We All Have Something and are not intended to, nor should they, replace the services of medical care, mental health care or therapy.

If you are having thoughts of self harm or ending your life, please call or text 988 - Help is available 24/7.

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We are critiqued on where we are lacking.  We are told to focus on those weaknesses to improve them and get better in those areas.  We tend to look in the mirror and focus on what we don't like and what we need to improve.

What if we lean into our strengths?  What if we focused our energy on improving our natural talents instead of trying to push perfecting our weakness?  Of course this requires us truly understanding ourselves at a deeper level than just the basic daily existence.  Do you truly have the self awareness to understand your behaviors? Your thoughts? Your reactions to the world around you?

Self awareness will allow you truly lean into your strengths and grow. It can be hard work, bit it is oh so very worth it. YOU are worth it.

Instagram account mentioned in this episode:  https://www.instagram.com/ricks_wild_life/

Thank you for joining me here on We All Have Something.  If you wish to connect with me further:
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Episode Music "Inspiration Corporate" by Sandra Inspiration Music
Music rights purchased through AudioJungle

Nothing in this podcast should be taken as therapy, medical or mental health care. Topics discussed on this podcast reflect the personal experiences of the host and guests of We All Have Something and are not intended to, nor should they, replace the services of medical care, mental health care or therapy.

If you are having thoughts of self harm or ending your life, please call or text 988 - Help is available 24/7.

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Blockers do just what it sounds like they would do, they block.  They block you from moving out of bad habits and into good ones. They block you from making that next big move in your career or your personal life. They can prevent you from completing (or even starting) your next big project.  You get the idea, the list can go on and on.  And what makes it worse is, they can be pretty stealthy sometimes.  We may know how fear can stand in the way of us doing something, but what about that sneaking guilt or that scheming envy? Yep, they are blockers too.

In this episode I pull the curtain back on a few of the more prevalent blockers that tend to stand on our way. Some are obvious and some, well some may surprise you.


Thank you for joining me here on We All Have Something.  If you wish to connect with me further:
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Episode Music "Inspiration Corporate" by Sandra Inspiration Music
Music rights purchased through AudioJungle

Nothing in this podcast should be taken as therapy, medical or mental health care. Topics discussed on this podcast reflect the personal experiences of the host and guests of We All Have Something and are not intended to, nor should they, replace the services of medical care, mental health care or therapy.

If you are having thoughts of self harm or ending your life, please call or text 988 - Help is available 24/7.

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Time to celebrate what we have in life that is worth celebrating!

But before we dive into some positive thinking, let's acknowledge the realities of toxic positivity.  It's one thing to look for a silver lining in what may be considered a bad situation.  But it's something else entirely to sugar coat a bad situation so much that it ignores and invalidates real emotions.

In this episode we look at how toxic positivity is defined, how positive thinking & negative thinking impacts your daily life and what you have in life that is worth celebrating!  So sit back and join me as we explore the balance being realistic and genuine with our positive outlook on life.

Thank you for joining me here on We All Have Something.  If you wish to connect with me further:
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Episode Music "Inspiration Corporate" by Sandra Inspiration Music
Music rights purchased through AudioJungle

Nothing in this podcast should be taken as therapy, medical or mental health care. Topics discussed on this podcast reflect the personal experiences of the host and guests of We All Have Something and are not intended to, nor should they, replace the services of medical care, mental health care or therapy.

If you are having thoughts of self harm or ending your life, please call or text 988 - Help is available 24/7.

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