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Send us Fan Mail Most of us have no clue what we want to do with our lives, even after we finish school or get a job. Even after we’re making money. We’re mostly caught between who we want to be and who others think and expect we should be. Today we talk about finding who we are amidst our need for belonging and being our unique selves. Here’s the list of episodes related to today’s discussion, an...

Send us Fan Mail When you hear that mean, degrading voice in your head, that’s not you talking. Your inner critic is a combination of past expectations and others who were critical of you. The good news is that you have complete control over your inner critic. Today we share with you how you can silence that voice and feel good about yourself. No matter how loud your inner critic may be, try to re...

Send us Fan Mail Whether it be intellectually, morally, physically or all of the above, personal growth is the direct result of efforts made to improve yourself. Today we talk about growth, the secret to attaining it, and how you can start on yours. Here’s the list of episodes related to today’s discussion, and we highly recommend listening to it as well: #62 | Relationships & How They Shape Y...

Send us Fan Mail Ever gotten off work and felt like you could’ve done more? It takes a few productivity hacks to help you work more efficiently and, most importantly, leave you with more free moments every day. Today we share the biggest hack you can find to have the most productive week you can and avoid your inner procrastinator from taking charge of your day. Here’s the list of episodes related...

Send us Fan Mail There is one underlying emotion that overwhelmingly shapes our self-image and influences our behavior, and that is insecurity. If you could enter the minds of people around you, even the narcissistic ones, you’re likely to encounter ceaseless waves of insecurity. In this episode, we talk about it and the reasons why we feel that way. There is an internal dialogue that accompanies...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes, it feels against the norm to talk about enjoying Monday. The real reason people dread Monday is that they hate to see Sunday go. But if we keep ourselves stuck in the trap of comparing the workweek to the weekend, of course, we’re going to stay stuck dreading Mondays. In today’s episode, we share how you can start your Monday off right, create momentum, and make the mos...

Send us Fan Mail There’s no one more important to trust than yourself. But sometimes, we’re also the only person in the way of learning to trust ourselves. In today’s episode, we talk about trusting yourself, the one thing keeping you from doing so, and what you can do to start learning. Trusting yourself can build your confidence, make making decisions easier, and reduce stress levels. And the go...

Send us Fan Mail Many people are happy with their work, especially if they are in a job that matches their career and life goals. However, even with the best job, there are times when you struggle to find enjoyment in what you are doing. In this brand-spanking-new Motivation Monday episode, we share tips on what you can do to enjoy your work, even on dreaded Mondays. Here’s the list of episodes re...

Send us Fan Mail For some people, self-love means taking a warm bath or pampering themselves with a massage or manicure. Yet, the elusive self-love we seek requires something more profound than anything we can "do" for ourselves. In today’s episode, we talk about loving yourself, what it means, and how to get clarity on what it means for ourselves. Self-love means finding peace within ou...

Send us Fan Mail Loving yourself can be one of the hardest yet most important things you’ll ever do. For various reasons, many of us find it easier to love others than to love ourselves. We subject ourselves to a harsh inner critic, unhealthy relationships, toxic substances, and self-mutilation because it’s easier to dwell on your own perceived inadequacies. In this episode, we talk all about lovi...

Send us Fan Mail Whether you love, loathe, or simply accept it, social media is a part of life. While it may be a way for some to combat loneliness, it could also raise doubts about self-worth, potentially leading to mental health issues. Today we talk about how social media and our relationship with it impact our self-worth. Here’s the list of episodes related to today’s discussion, and we highly...

Send us Fan Mail Why is it so difficult to love ourselves? Basically, the short answer to this question is that we were raised in a society that didn’t teach us about self-love. In this episode, we talk about what’s keeping you from loving yourself and why self-acceptance and self-love are important now more than ever. Here’s the list of episodes related to today’s discussion, and we highly recomm...

Send us Fan Mail We’re pretty sure you’re having some visceral reaction to the title of this week’s episode and it’s very understandable. This episode is not a 10-step or how-to guide to feel better about yourself or love your body. At the end of this, we want you to realize that whatever you are feeling—you are not alone. We also hope that for anyone out there listening, know that there is hope a...

Send us Fan Mail In a world where motivational quotes are littered in every corner of social media, it is now safe to say that there’s a lot of #motivationmonday going around. On the other hand, belief is a tool that’s extremely useful but underutilized. We talk about your belief in yourself to accomplish what you want and help you build your self-worth. Here’s the list of episodes related to toda...

Send us Fan Mail When something terrible happens, it's common for your inner critic to pipe up and say things like, “You’re not good enough,” or “You’ll never be happy.” Today we discuss how low self-worth affects your relationships and your motivation to find relationships with people who you think can “fill the gap.” We also share what you can do to build your self-esteem to get into the ri...

Send us Fan Mail Self-worth is how you feel about yourself or the opinion you have about yourself. It is normal for us to have wavering self-worth where we may feel insecure and inadequate. In this episode, we share skills to enable you to build your self-worth. Building healthy self-worth requires effort but is worth the energy. Here’s the list of episodes related to today’s discussion, and we hi...

Send us Fan Mail So you’ve tried positive thinking and affirmations, but you’re still left feeling not good enough? Today we talk about low self-worth and the possible reasons you feel you’re lacking. The environments and experiences of our childhood inevitably affected us. But we also look into other factors why it could be. Here’s the list of episodes related to today’s discussion, and we highly...

Send us Fan Mail Culture can be roughly defined as the external manifestation of a society's soul. It is made up of elements that are characteristic of a people – their beliefs, aspirations, their temperament, their customs, and practices. In this episode, we share with you the importance of culture and why you should care about it – not only yours but others as well. Here’s the list of episo...

Send us Fan Mail Whether they realize it or not, every person holds and is subject to unconscious cultural biases. Today we talk about a few of the many cultural biases that hold a person back. Cultural biases can lead to assumptions, stereotypes, and belief systems about a different culture based on our limited experience of that world. Here’s the episode related to today’s discussion, and we hig...

Send us Fan Mail In an effective team culture, team members understand why they are participating in the team and how the group fits within their organization. In this episode, we share the pros and cons of finding clarity about your organization’s team culture. Organizational culture promotes a positive, structured work environment that helps companies achieve success and provides a sense of belo...

Send us Fan Mail We all come from different cultures and have different beliefs and mindsets. Some believe that abilities evolve through practice and effort – a growth mindset, while others support that we are born with a particular skill set – a fixed mindset. Today we talk about the difference between these two mindsets and how a person can either stick with the mindset he’s born into or shift t...

Send us Fan Mail We begin to learn our culture—the ways of our society—just after birth through socialization which involves far more than schooling. In this episode, we talk about culture – what it is and how it shapes you as an individual. Our culture shapes the way we work and play. It makes a difference in how we view ourselves and others and what we consider right and wrong. This is how the s...

Send us Fan Mail Optimization has been our theme for a while, and today we talk about the people who help you perform at your optimized A-game. Often we think we’re great at what we do because we just are. We fail to realize that we perform better at things when we surround ourselves with the right people. So, align yourself with the people who feed your dreams and become like them. Here’s the lis...

Send us Fan Mail We may think that the space where we carry out our work does not influence its quality, but this is not the case. In this episode, we talk about our work environment's impact on our performance and productivity. Feeling comfortable at work is a tremendous motivational contribution and being more relaxed influences our ability to solve problems. Here’s the list of episodes rel...

Send us Fan Mail Energy is the capacity for doing work. Your performance in whatever you do depends on the amount of energy you have for the day. Today, we discuss ways to maximize your energy allocation while making sure not a joule of energy is consumed by things or people who don’t serve or fill you. Here’s the list of episodes related to today’s discussion, and we highly recommend listening to...