Just One Thing

Having contingency plans, that go into effect when life happens, is the key to long term success. This week, Lisa and Brad discuss what to do when things get in the way of improving yourself. If this happens, then that goes into effect. Support the show

The holidays are full of tempting foods. The advice we give our clients is to indulge, eat that cookie, but do so mindfully. This week Lisa and Brad talk about developing a healthy relationship with food that allows you to enjoy special occasions while staying on track with your health and fitness goals. Support the show

Too many experience a significant amount of stress around the year-end holidays.  In this episode, Brad and Lisa discuss how to eliminate this holiday stress, using strategies that they have implemented over the years.  Happy Holidays to all. Support the show

As you make progress on yourself and improving your life, it is critically important to take the time to celebrate each small step along the way.  Celebrating reenforces the behaviors you're trying to improve, taking advantage of the brain's own reward system.  Take the time to pause, savor, celebrate, and bask in your success. Support the show

This week we discuss whether or not you can have it all.  Our conclusion, yes, but you may need to balance and prioritize and even reshape your definition of "having it all." Listen and learn. Support the show

In celebration of our 40th wedding anniversary,  Lisa and I discuss what it takes to make a long-term relationship work.  Its not always easy, but its always worthwhile. Listen and learn. Support the show

Working hard alone is simply not enough to reach you goals.  Your hard work must fit within a plan or vision to have the benefits you desire.  This week we discuss how to aim your hard work in the right direction and avoid the pitfalls of simple busyness. Support the show

Staying with a project or effort that takes months or years requires special skills and strategies.  This week we explore how to "stick with it" in the face of life's ups and downs.  Even if you find staying the course difficult, we have some tips that can make you successful. Support the show

Learning to move forward in the face of fear is one of the most transformative skills you can master.  This week we talk about how to identify your fears and break them down into manageable chunks that you can to deal with.  We give specific examples and delve into how the brain's reward system can then make you a truly more confident person. Support the show

We all have super powers. Identifying them and learning how to best leverage them is a bit tricky.  This week we discuss all things super power related. Support the show

Sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is to just "Press Pause" and step away from your need to move forward. Renewal and refreshment await, but there may be some pitfalls to be aware of. This week we discuss how and when to press that pause button. Support the show

Prioritizing, learning how to first identify and then work on your most important tasks and goals is one of the most valuable life skills you can master.  Today we discuss how to go about prioritizing, things to watch out for, and how to find a way to prioritize that works for you. Support the show

We all need help from time-to-time, but asking for help is very difficult for most of us. In this episode we explore why it's important to ask for help when you need it, why it can be so scary, and how to better recognize when you do need help and effectively ask for it. Support the show

Achieving goals often starts with a list, but a list is not enough. To actually get things done you need to prioritize items, turn them into definable actions, and realistically evaluate how much is actually doable.  At some point, items that have been on your "to do" list too long, need to be purged. Don't be a person who confuses making a list with actually getting things done. Su...

There are times when you need uninterrupted focus for a work project or to attend to self-care. During those times, you must "hang out" the Do Not Disturb sign.  Learning to establish those do not disturb times is not always easy but it is one of the most important things you can ever do for your own happiness and success. Support the show

You shouldn't fear complacency, especially if it prevents you from experiencing the satisfaction and calm that prior achievements should give you.  Beware of being compulsively driven to achieve ever more and more. Get off of the treadmill and instead embrace complacency when its appropriate. Support the show

No matter how ingrained a habit is, no matter how well you have prepared, no matter how small the step is you're taking, sometimes it's just hard.  Today we talk about how that's okay and how to deal with the feeling of difficulty when it inevitably arises.  Support the show

Whether you perceive an experience as pleasurable or miserable is highly dependent on your perspective of what's going on.  In this week's episode we discuss how to recognize when you are caught up in a changeable situation and how to go about doing so.  With practice, it can dramatically change your life for the better. Support the show

Without the skills to deal with intense emotions it's not realistic to "just let it go." in fact, trying to just suppress your distress can lead to long-term problems and telling someone else to "just let it go" is just plain dismissive of that person's experience. This week discuss better ways to deal with emotional distress and how to build up your skills to effecti...

This week we discuss both why it's important to start your effort to improve without delay and to start every day on a positive note. Morning routines set you up for a better day and delaying the start of anything just undermines success. Seize the day, seize the morning. Support the show

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) is an evidence based, scientific approach to the the practice of mindfulness. Now nearly 40 years old, MBSR is used by many hospitals, corporations, sports teams, and the military to manage stress, increase focus, and improve lives and performance. Benefits can begin immediately and accrue as practice continues. Support the show

Comparing yourself to others, or your older self to your younger self, is a one way ticket to being miserable. Learn to focus on being the best you that you can be at any given moment and rediscover the joy of learning and daily improvement you had as a young child. It may not be easy but it's well worth the effort. Support the show

Your head is full of stories and thoughts that shape your life, some for good, some not so much.  In any case, these thoughts are not always true.  Learn how to examine your thoughts and, if they don't serve your greater purpose and happiness, change them. Support the show

Transform your relationships by focusing on and rewarding good behavior and ignoring annoying or negative actions.  It takes practice to make it a habit and is well for the effort. We guarantee it will improve your life.  Support the show

There are few things you can do that will improve your overall health more than eating more vegetables.  Yet, many folks find them unpalatable and hard to consume.  In this episode we discuss the mindset and methodologies that can help you eat a greater volume and variety of these super-foods. Support the show