Most of us appreciate when other people express appreciation for us.  Clearly some of us are more motivated by this than others, and it can be a bit uncomfortable to receive, but it’s very rare to meet someone who feels over-appreciated or doesn’t enjoy being acknowledged at some level.  However, the most important and most difficult aspect of appreciation is being able to do it for ourselves in a genuine way.  On this episode, I talk about why authentic self-appreciation can be so hard, and I offer a series of reminders and techniques for how to do it effectively.

Resources:

We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins

Bring Your Whole Self to Work (book), by Mike Robbins (now out in paperback)

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins on Twitter

Mike Robbins on Instagram

The High Five Habit, by Mel Robbins

For a number of understandable reasons, especially these days, it can be challenging to slow down and savor our experiences.  The pace of life and work, the stressful and uncertain nature of things right now, and the tendency many of us have to plan and worry, among other things, all make savoring difficult.  However, when we pause and truly take things in, it brings us into the present moment and allows us to more fully appreciate our experience of being alive.  I talk about this important phenomenon on this week’s episode - pointing out some of the challenges we face in this regard, and sharing specific tips for how we can practice the art of savoring more effectively.

Resources:

We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins

Bring Your Whole Self to Work (book), by Mike Robbins (now out in paperback)

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins on Twitter

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Radical Acceptance, by Tara Brach

Many of us, myself included, tend to focus a lot on outcomes and goals.  And while this makes sense for us in many areas of life and business, what often drives our performance (or lack thereof) is our habits.  On this episode, I talk about the importance of habits.  I also break down some simple things we can do to adopt new habits we want, let go of ones that don’t serve us, and stay consistent with the practices that lead to our success and wellbeing.

Resources:

We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins

Bring Your Whole Self to Work (book), by Mike Robbins (now out in paperback)

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins on Twitter

Mike Robbins on Instagram

James Clear Website

Atomic Habits, by James Clear

When things are hard, scary, uncertain, painful, changing, or frustrating, it’s easy for us to freak out.  However, when we react in a knee-jerk way to stress (i.e. we freak out), it almost never serves us, others, or the situation.  In many cases, we make an already challenging situation more difficult.  On this episode, I talk about this phenomenon, why it is so common (especially right now), and some specific things we can do to shift from freaking out to authentically responding, which is much more effective.

Resources:

We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins

Bring Your Whole Self to Work (book), by Mike Robbins (now out in paperback)

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins on Twitter

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins on YouTube

Brene Brown Website

Atlas of the Heart, by Brene Brown

As we find ourselves back in the throes of a covid surge, the increased stress and uncertainty can lead us to understandable feelings of fear, sadness, anger, and more.  On this episode I talk about how we can give ourselves permission to experience all of this in a healthy way, and also about the importance of staying in the present moment, even and especially with things being so challenging and up-in-the-air right now.

Resources:

We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins

Bring Your Whole Self to Work (book), by Mike Robbins (now out in paperback)

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins on Twitter

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins on YouTube

Year End/New Year podcast episode

Inclusion, belonging, and allyship are essential in business and life.  These things can be challenging and complex.  My friend and colleague, Ray Arata, is an expert in inclusionary leadership and the founder of the Better Man Conference.  He joins me on the show today to talk about these important topics and about his powerful new book, Showing Up: How Men Can Become Allies in the Workplace.

Resources:

We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins

Bring Your Whole Self to Work (book), by Mike Robbins (now out in paperback)

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins on Twitter

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins on YouTube

Showing Up: How Men Can Become Effective Allies in the Workplace (Amazon)

ShowingUpBook.com

Ray Arata (website)

I love this week between Christmas and New Years…it’s usually a time to rest, reflect, and prepare.  On this episode, I talk about how we can consciously complete the year that is ending.  This past year has been challenging for me and so many of us.  And, if we’re intentional about it, we can bring real closure to this year, which can create the freedom and space to create something new in 2022.  I also talk about how we can set ourselves up for success in the new year with how we think about our intentions, goals, and habits.

Resources:

We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins

Bring Your Whole Self to Work (book), by Mike Robbins (now out in paperback)

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins on Twitter

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins on YouTube

I threw out my back this past weekend and was in an enormous amount of pain.  This experience, coupled with the news of the omicron variant spreading rapidly, had me reflect on the humbling nature of life, especially these days.  Being able to embrace authentic humility is actually something that can give us a lot of freedom and power.  On this episode, I talk about being humbled by life and offer some specific ideas for how we can navigate this dynamic right now.

Resources:

We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins

Bring Your Whole Self to Work (book), by Mike Robbins (now out in paperback)

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins on Twitter

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins on YouTube

I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with the holidays.  I enjoy some of the rituals, food, music, gifts, and celebrations, but I’m not a huge fan of the pressure, expectation, disappointment, family dynamics, and grief that often accompanies this time of year.  On this episode, I talk about some of the things that can make the holidays challenging and share some specific tips for what we can do to effectively navigate this season with authenticity and grace, especially this year.

Resources:

We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins

Bring Your Whole Self to Work (book), by Mike Robbins (now out in paperback)

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins on Twitter

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins on YouTube

We all compare ourselves to other people at times.  This can be benign and there can even be some positive aspects to it, but, for the most part, comparison is an ego trap that distorts our perception and causes harm.  On this episode I talk openly about some of my own struggles with comparison and some things we can do to navigate the comparison trap, especially these days.

Resources:

We’re All in This Together (book), by Mike Robbins

Bring Your Whole Self to Work (book), by Mike Robbins (now out in paperback)

Mike Robbins Website

Mike Robbins Blog

Mike Robbins Podcast

Mike Robbins on Facebook

Mike Robbins on Twitter

Mike Robbins on Instagram

Mike Robbins on YouTube

Are You Jealous of Other People’s Success (blog post)

Stop Comparing Yourself to Others (blog post)