Things continue to be challenging these days with all that is going on in our country and our world, and as we make our way through the holidays.  Just about everyone I know and work with, myself included, is struggling right now mentally and emotionally.  On this episode, I share some specific tips and techniques for how we can enhance our mental and emotional well-being, especially when we’re feeling tired and weary.

Resources:

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

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

Armchair Expert Podcast

Unlocking Us Podcast

Shareables:

“Caring for ourselves and others mentally and emotionally is so important right now.” — @MikeDRobbins

“It’s okay to not be okay.” — @MikeDRobbins

“Mental and emotional well-being is essential for us and everyone around us.” — @MikeDRobbins

For us to be able to effectively navigate the challenges of life, it’s essential for us to embrace paradox.  Things can be messy and complicated, and the solutions we seek aren’t usually clear cut.  Our ability to hang out in ambiguity, see things from multiple perspectives, and understand the paradoxical nature of life are fundamental to our success and that of those around us.  On this episode of the podcast, we delve into the importance of paradox and balance, especially given all that is happening in our world these days.

Resources:

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

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

Dare to Lead Podcast - Barack Obama and Brene Brown

Shareables:

“More than one thing can be true at the same time.” — @MikeDRobbins

“Life is complex and messy, and we have the ability to embrace all of it.” — @MikeDRobbins

“Embracing paradox is about acknowledging the complex nature of life.” — @MikeDRobbins

With things being as challenging as they are right now, many of us are struggling for a number of different reasons.  As we continue to navigate this difficult time and do what we can to support those around us, it’s really important to operate with compassion.  On this episode, we discuss specific ways to embrace compassion and practice forgiveness - both with ourselves and with others.  These things aren’t always easy, especially these days, but they’re essential for our own self-care and for the well-being of the people with whom we work and live.

Resources:

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

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

Forgiving What You Can’t Forget, by Lysa TerKeurst

Shareables:

“Being kind to ourselves is one of the most important things we can do right now.” — @MikeDRobbins

“If your compassion doesn’t include yourself it’s incomplete.” — Jack Kornfield

“Holding a grudge is like drinking poison, and expecting the other person to die.” — @MikeDRobbins

Things are hard right now for me, just about everyone I know, and the vast majority of us.  Although Thanksgiving is this week here in the US and we’re entering the holiday season, it’s challenging for many of us to get into a festive mood with the coronavirus spiking, and all of the ramifications that entails.  On this episode, I talk about the importance of embracing where we are, giving ourselves permission to not be okay right now, and having compassion for ourselves and others during this difficult time.  I also talk about how and why embracing gratitude authentically right now is so important, although not that easy.

Resources:

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

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

Tim Ferriss and Dax Shepard interview

Shareables:

“It’s okay to not be okay right now.” — @MikeDRobbins

“There is always so much to be grateful for...if we choose to look for it and acknowledge it.” — @MikeDRobbins

“Gratitude and victimhood can’t co-exist.” — @MikeDRobbins

The late Senator from New York, Daniel Patrick Moynihan, famously said, “You’re entitled to your own opinions, but not your own facts.”  These words are as true and important as ever right now.  On this episode, I share my thoughts on the Presidential election results, and more broadly, on the importance of truth in our relationships, our teams, our society, and in life in general.  For us to come together and create positive change, we have to be dealing with the same set of facts.

Resources:

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

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

Shareables:

“For us to come together and create positive change, we have to first acknowledge the factual reality.” — @MikeDRobbins

“You’re entitled to your own opinions, but not your own facts.” — Daniel Patrick Moynihan

“The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.” — Gloria Steinem

Now that the election is over, it’s important for us to focus on the hard work of coming together.  What has been reinforced in recent days, weeks, and months is how divided we are as a nation.  This division doesn’t serve us and is incredibly detrimental to so many aspects of life and society.  On this episode, I share my reflections on where we are right now and offer some specific ideas of what we can do personally to create more unity and togetherness in our families, teams, communities, and our country.

Resources:

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

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

Van Jones’ Reaction to the Election

Shareables:

“There is no THEM, it’s all US.” — @MikeDRobbins

“Listening to others with empathy allows us to find common ground.” — @MikeDRobbins

“It’s time for us to come together.” — @MikeDRobbins

This has been an extraordinary week here in the United States with an unprecedented Presidential election.  And, while at the time of recording and posting this episode the final results of the election are not in, what has been reinforced by how it is playing out, is that we’re a deeply divided nation.  On this episode, I share my thoughts about the election, where we are, and how we move forward on the other side of this. 

Resources:

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

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

Unlocking Us Podcast - Brene Brown

Dare To Lead Podcast - Brene Brown

WTF Podcast - Marc Maron

Shareables:

“Even though it may not seem like it right now, we truly are all in this together.” — @MikeDRobbins

“Listening to others with empathy allows us to find common ground.” — @MikeDRobbins

“We’re way more alike than we are different.” — @MikeDRobbins

I’ve been thinking about fairness a lot recently.  We’re less than a week away from the election here in the United States and while I have both strong opinions and deep concerns about the outcome, what’s most important to me is that everyone who wants to vote is able to do so...and that all of the votes are counted fairly.  On this episode, I talk about the election, the recent Supreme Court confirmation, and the World Series, all in the context of fairness.  And, we discuss how essential fairness is to the integrity of outcomes, as well as to the morale, trust, and culture of any group, team, family, community, or society.

Resources:

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

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 Will Vote

Let’s Get Real About Cheating (podcast episode)

Shareables:

“Fairness is essential for an outcome to have integrity.” — @MikeDRobbins

“Lack of fairness is devastating to trust and morale.” — @MikeDRobbins

“Sometimes we win, sometimes we lose, but if it is fair, we can live with the result.” — @MikeDRobbins

We’re less than two weeks away from the election here in the United States, and it’s hard not to be aware of the intensity and importance of it.  For a number of reasons, I’ve been feeling scared - anxious to see how it all plays out and nervous about the outcome.  On this episode, I talk about my personal feelings about the election and also about some of the challenges we face in our relationships with people who may be voting for a different candidate than we are.  I offer some ideas for how we can navigate these challenges before and after the election.  I also talk about how we can take positive actions before the election, and then focus on healing and coming together after it’s over.

Resources:

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

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 Will Vote

William McRaven’s Op Ed

Shareables:

“We’re All in This Together.” — @MikeDRobbins

“We have no morally persuasive power with those who can feel our underlying contempt for them” — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

“When this election is over, we need to find a way to come together as Americans.” — @MikeDRobbins

With so much going on these days, many of us are feeling stressed, weary, and burned out.  What most of us need, as much as almost anything right now, is empathy.  However, given all that is going on, there seems to be an understandable empathy deficit within many teams, families, and relationships.  On this episode, I talk about why empathy is both so important during this difficult time and why it is also incredibly challenging.  Additionally, we discuss some specific things you can do to both give and receive more empathy these days, so that you can care for yourself and those around you most effectively.

Resources:

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

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

Shareables:

“Empathy is both more challenging and more important than ever right now.” — @MikeDRobbins

“The natural human response to vulnerability is empathy.” — @MikeDRobbins

“Let’s have compassion for ourselves and each other - everyone is doing the best they can.” — @MikeDRobbins