Affirmation Pod

Here a Guided Visualization called "Your BEST 2017." This episode makes three in one week! That's a record here at Affirmation Pod. I was inspired to create this as I was thinking of the new year upon us. New start. New journey. New me. Mindset counts for a lot. So does belief in oneself. This is my new year's gift to you: a Guided Visualization walking you through January 2017 all the way to Dece...

This month’s focus is Support System Management and you can get the worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/support Here's your final episode of the Affirmation Pod 2016 Worksheet Series! In this one, Josie shares how she is working on her role of most important person in her support system, her Tech Life Harmony goal for January 2017 and exciting changes to the podcast including joining the Calm Clear No...

 A popular episode! I didn't script this one at all before recording...can you tell? I am clear on who I am. I am clear on what I want. I am clear on where I’m headed. I am clear on the influencers in my life. I am clear on those who will not be influencing me in my life. I am clear on how to weigh out an opinion and things I want to change in my life, things I don’t want to change in my life... A...

This month’s theme is Support System Management and you can get the worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/support This month we've talked about how your support system can change because you lose touch, you lose connection or you lose them. This week we talk about your support system changing because they lose you. I share my story of how I let go of some friends, gained positivity and time back, and ne...

This month’s theme is Support System Management and you can get the worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/support The Most Important Person in Your Support System is YOU. Wherever you are, there you are. And you have the most impact and influence on who you are and who you are becoming. Here's three reflection questions I share in this episode: What messages do you give yourself? What actions are you ta...

This month's theme is Self-Care and you can get the worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/selfcare Originally published in July 2015 when I was producing Affirmations for Healthy Living, this is an oldie but a goodie! Affirmations to Honor Yourself I honor myself. I am a friend to myself. I am kind to myself. I am self-nurturing and self-loving I am nice and encouraging to myself Honoring myself is a pa...

Your Home for Personal Development is now Your Home for Self-Care and Reflection  LTD "Learning Through Doing" In this episode I share 7 reflections from podcasting weekly for one year. Finding My Message Finding My Voice Feelings vs Facts Figuring things out Furthering my skillset Focusing on me Facing my fears Resources Mentioned in this episode LightsCameraBranding.com with Tiffany Lee Bymaster...

This month’s theme is Support System Management and you can get the worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/support Follow along with your free Support System Worksheet as I answer the following questions Who's in your inner circle? Who's in your outer circle? Who's in your no longer circle? Who's in my never/never again circle? Mentioned in this episode: Three types of Soul Mates from Wellth by Jason Wac...

This month's theme is Self-Care and you can get the worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/selfcare An injury, heavy work schedule, caring for an aging parent, overcommited... We've all found ourselves in seasons of burnout. Or times when self-care seems impossible. But it's not. The two takeaways from this episode are  Own It: instead of "I have" to or "I gotta," say "I choose" Lowest Hanging: reach for...

This month's theme is Self-Care and you can get the worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/selfcare I've shared before that I'm a recovering workaholic and perfectionist, but in this episode I share for the first time how I'm a recovering Giveaholic and Helpaholic and the impulses I still struggle with. I also give you a self-care strategy for recovering giveaholics and helpaholics to love and care for t...

This month's theme is Self-Care and you can get the worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/selfcare In this episode, I focus on the topic of PERMISSION as it relates to self-care and lead you through the following questions: Where have you already given yourself permission to take care of yourself? Where in your life do you need to give yourself permission to take care of yourself? Where in your life is...

The Self-Care Management Worksheet This month's theme is Self-Care and you can get the worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/selfcare Follow along with your free Self-Care Worksheet I share my best self-care strategies that take less than 20 seconds less than 20 minutes less than an hour more than an hour Mentioned in this episode The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate...

This month’s theme is Stress Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/Stress Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod! I've been listening to you too. Many of you love episode 85 which is the Guided Visualization for Stress Management BUT you would love it even more if it had music in the background. Well, here you go - this is an alternate version with music. Now let's t...

This month’s theme is Stress Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/Stress  There've been times I've told myself "let's not wait until stress builds up and things go dramatically wrong before making a change." I don't need to remind us - or maybe I do? - that stress ages us, it puts us more prone to illness or disease. We don't sleep as well, we don't think as clearly....

This month’s theme is Stress Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/Stress   Since these are affirmations for when you're feeling stressed out, I got into them pretty quickly.   Hey reaction, it’s time to stop Hey negative thoughts, I’m putting on the brakes Hey anger, I hear you, and you can sit down now The stressor ain’t going to change because I’m freaking out Hey...

This month’s theme is Stress Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/Stress Today's episode ties in the last two episodes: episode 83 on Stress Management Strategies and episode 84 on What are your Stressors? If you're looking for the vershion that has music, go to AffirmationPod.com/StressManagementMusic Please note: today's episode requires the mental and emotional re...

This month’s theme is Stress Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/Stress This episode is NOT about Life Transitions and Significant Events - Resource mentioned Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale Anxiety and Panic - Resource mentioned The Anxiety Podcast The Productive kind of stress - Resource mentioned Trello This episode is about daily situational and relational stressor...

This month’s theme is Stress Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/Stress Complete this sentence: When I feel stressed, I ______________. For me, I get b*tchy and cranky. That doesn't paint a nice picture of me but it's true. Like when I don't get enough sleep, I am at high risk of b*tchy city. Some clients have shared with me that when they feel stressed, they eat. T...

This month’s theme is Money Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/MoneyManagement  Let's break down some different types of Shiny Object Syndrome. There's Shiny Projects Shiny Vacations Shiny Books and Magazines Shiny Shoes and Purses Shiny Name Brands Shiny Jewellry Shiny Conferences Shiny Restaurants Shiny Cars and Watches Shiny Houses and Neighborhoods And even Shi...

This month’s theme is Money Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/MoneyManagement Stress Happiness Power Arguments Shopping Freedom Evil Car payment Security Retirement Ugh These are some of the answers to "What immediately comes to mind when you hear the word money?" when I've led workshops on the Emotional Meaning of Money. 1. What comes to mind for you? Your core b...

This month’s theme is Money Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/MoneyManagement Here's an audio blog episode where I share stories and reflections on being a saver and financial management strategies my husband uses as a spender. I totally encourage you to think of ways you can tweak your spending system based on your values and goals!  The sister episode to this on...

This month’s theme is Money Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/MoneyManagement  In this episode, I share the last 10 ways I spent money and what it says about me. These include how much my monthly smart phone bill is, where I buy my groceries from and whether or not I pay my credit cards in full. The sister episode to this one is Episode 75 Worksheet Series - Time...

You can get the free worksheet at http://AffirmationPod.com/MoneyManagement Affirmations for Money Management Money has many different meanings. Here are some of mine. Money doesn’t bind me. Money frees me. I exercise wisdom in every financial decision I make. I’m aware of how I’m spending, saving, investing and donating my money... Affirmations by Josie Ong The sister episode to this one is Episo...

This month’s theme is Time Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/TimeManagement Originally published in December 2013 when I was producing Affirmations for Healthy Living, these Affirmations for Time Management still stand true. Distractions be gone… I am my time manager. Every day is structured and organized for best productivity. I do not live pressured or behind. I...

Attention Management Affirmations This month’s theme is Time Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/TimeManagement  I create a time and space now to reflect on where I place my attention I tune in to my attention management skills, choices and behaviours Keeping in mind this isn’t a time to judge myself or beat myself up Knowing we all struggle with when to say yes and...