Stress has been in the news lately. Elite athletes,  Naomi Osaka and Simone Biles, both recently stunned the world when they said that they were not able to perform as they normally do because of stress.

Naomi decided to step away from any press interviews at a major tennis event and ended up getting disqualified. Simone experienced the body betrayal of "twisties" and had to pull out of Olympic events where she had been the gold medal favorite.

Stress is real. And it affects everyone - even elite athletes.

What's the stress level in your life? Is it affecting your day-to-day?

In today’s episode we are going to talk about:

• The 3 different kinds of stress reactions
• Warning signs of extreme stress that you should watch out for, and
• 8 things you can do to reduce and limit the stress in your life

By the end of this podcast, you will have a better understanding of stress, be able to recognize the warning signs in your own life, and you will have the tools to start reducing the stress in your life right away.

 
---
 
Here are some links I shared!

• The Values Workbook:  https://www.ginakershaw.com/values
• Send a screenshot of your review to [email protected]
• Your Today Story Experience: https://www.yourtodaystory.com
• Gina's Website: https://www.ginakershaw.com
• Follow on Instagram: @ginakershaw
  
  

This episode is a limited-time bonus replay of the masterclass: How to Improve Your Morning Routine So That You Have Greater Clarity, Focus and Productivity (without waking up at 5am)

In the class we discussed

• Why thinking that you need to get up at 5am and eliminate all distractions doesn't work for most people ... and the surprising thing you need to do instead that creates more transformational results.
• Why most women who have incredible (and potentially life-changing ideas) don't ever get started and the simple trick that you can use to start putting your ideas into action.
• How to get more clarity and focus about your desired future self without having to spend a lot of time or money.
• The #1 mistake women make that keeps them stuck and stops them from progressing towards a better and happier life and how you can avoid it.

And my promise was that ...

• You'll walk away from this training feeling excited, inspired, clear and ready to take immediate action towards seeing your ideas become your reality.

The link to learn more about the Your Today Story program is https://www.yourtodaystory.com/the-formula

This episode is a limited-time bonus replay of the masterclass: How to Improve Your Morning Routine So That You Have Greater Clarity, Focus and Productivity (without waking up at 5am)

In the class we discussed

• Why thinking that you need to get up at 5am and eliminate all distractions doesn't work for most people ... and the surprising thing you need to do instead that creates more transformational results.
• Why most women who have incredible (and potentially life-changing ideas) don't ever get started and the simple trick that you can use to start putting your ideas into action.
• How to get more clarity and focus about your desired future self without having to spend a lot of time or money.
• The #1 mistake women make that keeps them stuck and stops them from progressing towards a better and happier life and how you can avoid it.

And my promise was that ...

• You'll walk away from this training feeling excited, inspired, clear and ready to take immediate action towards seeing your ideas become your reality.

The link to learn more about the Your Today Story program is https://www.yourtodaystory.com

Did you realize that core values are the reason behind EVERY DECISION you have ever made in your life? And yet many people (including me before this podcast) cannot even articulate their top 5 values. It's time to change that.

I know it's a bold claim, but If you want to live a life of meaning, contentment, and fulfillment, you have to know your core values.  If you stay in alignment with these values, these values will lead you to a life of purpose and inner happiness.
 
In today’s episode we are going to talk about core values:

• What core values are
• Where your core values came from
• Why core values are so important to living a life of meaning and fulfillment

By the end of this podcast, you will know where your main values came from and which values are the most important and critical to your happiness today. You will also know how those values have affected your life so far and how they can affect your future.
 
 Download the Free Workbook here: https://www.ginakershaw.com/values
 
---
 
Here are some links I shared!

• The Values Workbook:  https://www.ginakershaw.com/values
• Free Masterclass: https://www.yourtodaystory.com/masterclass
• Send a screenshot of your review to [email protected]
• Your Today Story Program: https://www.yourtodaystory.com
• Gina's Website: https://www.ginakershaw.com
• Follow on Instagram: @ginakershaw
  
  

I love personality tests and this one is no exception. Even though there are only 9 types (as opposed to the 16 in Myers-Briggs), there is so much that can be learned when you know your own enneagram and the enneagrams of the people around you.

Knowing what drives people or scares them, and having insight about what means the most to them, can help you in all of your relationships.  This small insight can help with children, spouses, bosses, co-workers, family, coaching clients, etc.  It is really awesome!

In this podcast, I share how learning the personality type of someone close to me improved our relationship 100%.

The enneagram is also a great tool for coaches!  When you know the enneagram of your client or student,  you can frame some of the questions and situations in a way that makes the most sense and meaning to them. It really is super helpful!

Here are some of the links I mention in the podcast:

---------

 Enneagram Tests:

https://millennial-grind.com/free-enneagram-test/
https://www.crystalknows.com/enneagram-test
https:///www.truity.com/test/ennegram-personality-test

My Favorite Books about Enneagram:

The Honest Enneagram by Sarajane Case
The Modern Enneagram: Discover Who You Are and Who You Can Be by Kacie Berghoef

Best Enneagram on Instagram:

@enneagramashton
@sarajanecase
@enneagramexplained

Free Downloads:

How to Become More Productive: https://www.ginakershaw.com/productivity
5 Things You Should Totally Do Now if You Want to Quit Your Job:  https://www.ginakershaw.com/quitmyjob


My website: https://www.ginakershaw.com
More information on the Your Today Story Program: https://www.yourtodaystory.com

**Some of the book links are affiliate links and I will earn a small commission if you purchase using the link. I never recommend anything I don't personally use and love!

This podcast is a bonus track of one of the lessons from Module 6 of my paid program YOUR TODAY STORY. In Module 6, I help my clients know what kinds of resistance will show up when they start to move from where they currently are to a new and higher level in their lives.  This lesson covers procrastination and has a 4-step process to help beat procrastination forever.

I'm sharing this lesson because procrastination is as resistance is strong, but it is also incredibly easy to overcome if you use the tools that are learned in the Your Today Story program. Everyone can use these tools to become more productive and focused during their day.

When you procrastinate, you delay everything that God or the universe has in store for you. Time is precious. We never know how much of it we have. 

Enjoy this lesson and I hope it helps with one thing you might need today! I would love to know your thoughts on this topic. Did this hit home? If so, tag me on Instagram @ginakershaw with your thoughts or experiences. I can’t wait to hear about them!!

------------------------
Some of the free downloads I mention in the podcast: 

• How to Become More Productive: https://www.ginakershaw.com/productivity
• 5 Things You Should Totally Do Now if You Want to Quit Your Job:  https://www.ginakershaw.com/quitmyjob
• My website: https://www.ginakershaw.com
• More information on the Your Today Story Program: https://www.yourtodaystory.com

In this podcast episode, we are going to talk about why we care so much about what people think – and how this can really keep us from reaching our potential and living an authentic and happy life.

• The psychology behind our survival brain 
• How getting left out of the group or publicly humiliated in 5th grade can have lasting effects throughout your life
• The age when we stop caring so much about what other people think
• 4 things you can do right now to start living a more authentic life so that you can stop changing your behavior for someone else

I would love to know your thoughts on this topic. Did this hit home? If so, tag me on Instagram @ginakershaw with your thoughts or experiences. I can’t wait to hear about them!!

Here are the links I mention in the podcast:

• James Wedmore's Free 3-Part Digital CEO Training: https://www.yourtodaystory.com/jameswedmore
• Free pdf: 5 Things You Should Totally Be Doing If You Want to Quit Your Day Job: https://www.yourtodaystory.com/newlife
• The Mind Your Business Podcast: https://www.mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/
• The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson: https://amzn.to/3iIpZvX
• Video Podcast on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/_b7cTN1JKTs

Do you believe in a higher power? Do you believe that there is no such thing as coincidence?

If you answered yes – or even a maybe, I want you to consider how the word “yes” can be the greatest blessing of your life.

If you are learning about personal development or manifestation, one of the first things that you will hear is that you can have any dream or desire you want. You just have to put it out there – either by prayer or by telling the universe. Manifestation is all about creating a physical something from just thinking about it. You are told to not worry about “HOW” it will happen, you just need to make it clear that you desire that particular thing. The universe, God, or your higher power will put the pieces together to help you attain that goal.

But really... how does it work?

In this podcast, we talk about HOW it really does happen – and you may be surprised that sometimes it’s as simple as yes.


Links:

• OC Food Bank Volunteers: https://www.capoc.org/oc-food-bank/
• Team Rubicon Website: https://teamrubiconusa.org/
• Built to Serve: The Story of Team Rubicon: https://youtu.be/dCT5bOTJNsM
• Your Today Story: https://www.yourtodaystory.com
• Door Dash: https://www.doordash.com/

Also available as a video podcast: https://youtu.be/cYUy3-CmsLM


🏆 TOP Podcast Favorites:

BONUS MEDITATION: Daily Abundance Meditations
Imposter Syndrome
Finding Your Purpose
How to Build Your Dream Life
What is Manifestation and How To Do It

**Trigger Warning**
-------

If you’ve listened to the award-winning podcast Dirty John or watched the show on Netflix, you probably recognize the name Terra Newell.

Side note: If you haven’t listened to the podcast or watched the show, do it before you read the rest of this post, because it contains spoilers!

As a refresher, Terra Newell is the heroine of this terrifying true story. When her mother’s ex-boyfriend, John Meehan, viciously attacked her in the parking garage of her apartment complex with a concealed knife, Terra fought for her life. She kicked her way free from his punches and stabs, and the knife fell to the ground. In that moment, Newell didn’t hesitate. She grabbed the knife and stabbed John in the face until he was incapacitated. He died in the hospital four days later.

On the podcast today, Terra shares her story and talks about the steps and tools a person can take if they find themselves in a toxic relationship and how to recover from past trauma.

----

Links:

Instagram: @terranewell​
Website: https://www.terranewellsurvival.com​
Podcast: https://audioboom.com/channels/5001278​ - Time out with Terra
Email: [email protected]

For information on how to join the Toxic Relationship/Trauma Recovery Retreat April 9-11, 2021, please DM Terra on Instagram or email her directly.

• Information about EMDR: https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr
• Activities to Help With Your Anxiety (an article by Terra Newell)

 ---------
 Find out more at:
 
 My Website: www.ginakershaw.com
Instagram: @ginakershaw
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourtodaystory

For my unfiltered thoughts and opinions:
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@yourtodaystory

 
 Try Kajabi for free: https://app.kajabi.com/r/mLh9zXjU/t/rckl2ozk