Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life

How well do you handle transitions in life? The one thing I know is that life is full of them and to the degree that you handle them well, that's how much harmony and peace you'll have in life. Let's chat about how you could celebrate these important moments in your life.  Michelle@Growby1.com 

Do you desire to see the world be a better place? Would you like future generations to experience more joy, happiness, and abundance than you've ever experienced? Are you struggling to know how to do that? We'll take a look at what the trees in my backyard can tell us about world peace. Sit back and enjoy!  Michelle@GrowBy1.com Join us for the annual Grow By 1 Retreat. We'll have some fun net...

Do you ever have to give a presentation, conduct a training, or speak to an audience, whether live or on social media? I'll share three of the most important tips that have helped me do that effectively for over 3,000 presentations, ranging from a handful of people to 4,500. Get ready to take some notes!  Michelle@GrowBy1.com Join us for the Grow By 1 Annual Retreat in Perrysburg, OH, June 11...

We often think that feelings like loneliness, anxiety and worry are problems that need a quick resolution. In fact, these emotions have a hidden treasure for us if we can sit with them for long enough. I'll share 6 strategies you can try to sit with your loneliness, gather the message you need, and change your life. Enjoy!  Michelle@Growby1.com 

Part of the human condition is seeking approval from others. If you don't believe me, face the 'wrong' way on an elevator and watch people lose their minds! I'll share with you how this issue develops in childhood and how it translates to your adult life. Once you see it in others, you'll know more about yourself. Then, you can decide what you'd like to do about it. Enjoy! Michelle@GrowBy1.com&nbs...

There are 8 thoughts we develop as children, usually around ages 6-10 that some people never grow out of in their adulthood. These thoughts affect your whole life! Take note of the 8 thoughts and ask yourself which thought is yours and what you want to do about it.  Michelle@GrowBy1.com 

If we're going to change our thinking in order to have the life we say we want, we probably need to know what a thought is, right? Let's talk about what thoughts are, where they come from, and what our options are to deal with them. If you've ever felt stuck in a relationship, drama storm, or people on social media make you go "Hmmm", this episode if for you!  Michelle@Growby1.com 

There's always ONE relationship that goes with you, every single moment of your life. I'll tell you what that is and how it affects your other relationships. Change this one relationship and you'll start living the dreams you say you want. Enjoy! Michelle@Growby1.com JOIN US at the Grow By 1 Retreat, June 11-13!

Some people think when you get that degree or that dream job or the house and 2 kids, you've made it- you're done, there's nothing left in life. These people are dead and still breathing. Let's talk about how small moments of growth can completely change this magical, wonderful thing we call life. No need to take notes (other than what your own thoughts are), just sit back and take it in Enjoy! Mi...

What if the things we seek actually keep us from experiencing what we say we want in life? What if struggling to make more money prevents us from the peace we think more money will give us? What if seeking, searching, and grasping for other's approval causes us blindness when love is really present? LEt's chat about how the idea of growth, learning, and self-improvement can actually be damaging. A...

There are two kinds of love, the forced kind that provides a quick fix and the up-from-your-gut kind that fills you for days. I'll explain our insatiable desire for love, appreciation, and acceptance and how that pushes us to the 1st kind of love and how we really want the 2nd. I'll explain how this desire for others to love me showed up in my past and how I've turned it around and ALWAYS feel lov...

Did you know there are hundreds of ways to interpret a perception about any event that happens to, through, and around you? The way YOU interpret your life comes from several different sources and can be changed at any time. I'll explain! Michelle@GrowBy1.com 

What is hope and how does it relate to fear? I'll explain how we use hope to avoid pain and increase pleasure in order to ignore the present moment and how that can damage our growth and progress. When you know what your 'babysitters' are and when you call on them, you can truly take back your life! Michelle@GrowBy1.com Grow By 1 Retreat (June 11-13)

I've had several requests this week to talk about up-leveling small group experiences in the workplace. Here are three quick tips that can make all the difference! Enjoy! Michelle@GrowBy1.com Grow By 1 Retreat (June 11-13)

I'll share with you the importance of pausing and how it can change your life and results. I'll talk about the 3 step process to growing in your pausing and why people don't pause. I'll also give you a challenge at the end so feel free to take notes to be ready for that challenge!  Michelle@GrowBy1.com  Grow by 1 Retreat (June 11-13) 

I've received several requests for more information on servant leadership, especially in uncertain pandemic times. I went into my vault and grabbed a talk did for another organization 2 years ago on this very subject. Enjoy!  Michelle@GrowBy1.com  GROW BY 1 RETREAT June 11013, 2021

This is a recording of a bonus activity we did in our last round of the Spiritual Weight Loss Journey. I've had several requests for something like this and decided to release this to the general public. If you struggle to find the healthy you, here is a great way to get in touch with that part of you. Enjoy! Michelle@GrowBy1.com  Spiritual Weight Loss Challenge Waitlist (starts in September!...

I had an epiphany this morning... I'll share the 2 approaches to growth (yes/and) (either/or). I'll talk about how we can use them both to get what we want. Enjoy! Michelle@GrowBy1.com GROW BY 1 RETREAT

Self-Development is NOT getting a degree, certification, or taking a course! If that's true, then what IS self-development? Well, I'm glad you asked! Let's chat about that and what self-development means to you! Michelle@GrowBy1.com 

IF you'd like a few minutes of fun and humor on your day, try this 5-minute episode! My son and daughter share some of their favorite and funny (mostly!) jokes that you can share with others. Spread some laughter and joy in the world today!  Michelle@GrowBy1.com

Have you ever found yourself in a sticky interaction with someone and didn't know how to make it better? Maybe a sales conversation, or coaching meeting, or talking with your boss? Or maybe trying to effectively communicate with a  teenager? I'll share with you 3 tips that can help you communicate with anyone about anything! Enjoy! Michelle@GrowBy1.com  JOIN US FOR THE GROW BY 1 RETREAT!...

I'll talk about the crazy feedback I've received this week and the 'funnel' I use to help sift through it all and figure out my next steps. If you struggle with other people's feedback, this episode is for you!  Michelle@GrowBy1.com Join us for our retreat, June 11-13. GO HERE for all the details! 

In this very short episode, I just want to remind you that I don't have it all together and neither do you and that's just fine! Actually, that's the way it's supposed to be. Let's make a beautiful mess together, shall we? Michelle@GrowBy1.com 

What is the difference between resisting and renouncing and how does that apply to me getting what I say I want? Well, excellent questions, and thanks for asking! ;) I'll explain. 

Attention is the engine behind dreamwork, bringing your dreams to fruition. I'll talk about what attention is, why it's important, and how to develop it in just a few minutes every day. Enjoy! Michelle@GrowBy1.com