Mindset for Life

In today's podcast, I'm sharing ten common assumptions about life that don't work and three that help you. Assumptions are things we think or believe, but which we take for granted. We might have gained  these ideas early  in life or because of a single high-impact experience. Regardless of how we began thinking this way, these ten assumptions hurt our healthy mindset. Listen to the podcast for de...

If you've been looking for the one ingredient you need for work-life balance, it's confidence. Confidence comes from knowing yourself and clearly seeing your strengths and weaknesses. Only then can you say "no" and set boundaries, limit your time and commitments, and enjoy true work-life balance. Join me for today's podcast about confidence, and consider ways in which you can learn more about your...

You know what assumptions do.... They lead to frustration, resentment, wasted time, pain, suffering, and anguish. Assuming is normal. We are wired to make assumptions to keep our minds working efficiently and leave energy for other tasks. But assumptions can limit our options. In today's podcast, I'll share some ways in which assumptions can stop our healthy progress, using the "ladder of inferenc...

Have you put in long hours and lots of effort at work, only to go unnoticed? Working longer hours will not lead to increased recognition. Instead, each person must learn to talk about and share their accomplishments with integrity, regularly. The good things you do will give credit to someone, and that someone should be you. Listen to today's podcast to learn about sharing your achievements, and g...

If you've been wondering how to stop being frustrated, this podcast episode is for you. Common frustrations happen every day, in life, relationships, and work. But we don't have to feel frustrated about other people or situations. There are a few specific steps to take, which give us power to let go of frustration and feel differently. If now is a great time for you to get control over your frustr...

In today's podcast, I'll share ideas about facing a challenge with a neighbor; we'll explore using "beginner's mind" to learn how to love your neighbor more freely. Some of the resources consulted for this episode are: "The Work," with Byron Katie, available at https://thework.com/ , with worksheets on "judge your neighbor" challenges here → https://thework.com/instruction-the-work-byron-katie/#re...

If you face challenges at work, you might want a fresh start. What if you could get it, in a beginner's mindset with your boss and your peers? New Day, performed by Danny Gokey, (P) 2021 Danny Gokey, under exclusive license to Capitol Christian Music Group, Inc., was written by Ethan Hulse, Coby Wedgeworth, and Danny Gokey. Copyright © 2019 Better Than I Found It (BMI) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishin...

A Mindset to Make New Habits Stick Welcome to the Mindset for LIfe Podcast. I'm happy to share with you that there is a strategy to make new habits stick. Why is it that we start these habits, and they never last very long? Today, we talk about what it takes to make new habits stick. And it's all about this: the idea of a fresh start. We have rituals and routines that center around new beginnings...

If you prefer to focus on your strengths and growth, and try to avoid looking at your dark side, now is the time. There are many benefits to looking at mistakes, challenges, weaknesses, and failures of the past. Today, we will look at three powerful take-aways from looking back, and how to become more confident as a result. Join me for today's podcast, as we examine your dark side.

This is episode number sixty nine: Loneliness and belonging. Welcomed the Mindset for Life Podcast. This is Bethanie, your Coach, from DrBCoach. Com, coaching with power, purpose, and practical tools to help you show up with confidence. Have you ever been lonely? I mean really alone. I have. I moved to a new town when I was a young adult for my first job out of college. I didn't know anyone. I was...

If you have never before searched the Internet for brain-based ideas to increase your wellbeing, this is the perfect time to look. All around, people are investing time and effort into fortifying wellbeing. And implementing strategies that work with your brain and guard against faulty thinking will work for you, not against you. In today's podcast, you'll learn four brain-based ideas to fortify yo...

If you struggle to have a mindset to prioritize what is important, today's podcast is for you. Where in  your life are YOU uniquely needed? And where could anyone else do the job? Listen for ideas about how to prioritize what is important for you to accomplish in your life and work. And consider what you can delegate, teach someone else to do, or delay and return to later. When you can see what is...

In today's podcast, join me for a dive into a mindset for self-compassion. For the reference article I mention during this podcast, visit https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/the_five_myths_of_self_compassion.

Have you ever set a well-intentioned goal, and felt like you had hidden saboteurs in your way? Your amazing traits, your values, and your character strengths can sometimes sneak up and stop your progress. In today's podcast, you will learn about ways in which your special traits can stand in your way. And, you will find encouragement to keep moving forward through these hidden challenges. Some ext...

In today's episode, we'll discuss reframing. It's a method for looking at something in a new perspective.

Are you working from home? A mindset for working from home means that you can experience confidence, fulfillment, and joy while working from home. And you can experience life balance and quality relationships while working from home. Does this sound like a dream? It's not. It is entirely possible. Join me for today's podcast, to get encouragement and tips to develop a mindset for working from home...

There are real obstacles that hold us back from making changes and getting what we want in life. It's easy to identify an obstacle that is external. Perhaps it's your situation. Another person being difficult. Money. Time. And one area that presents obstacles to our progress is our inner thinking. We are surrounded by our thoughts, and they seem like reality to us. We believe what we think. Yet so...

Today on the podcast, learn how to make better decisions through two strategies. Although decisions can be as unique as you are, you can make them with confidence when using your sensory modalities (the VAK), and a conscious reflection process.

Have you thought about your control, influence, and everything else outside of those two zones? It might surprise you, but we spend a lot of time, energy, and effort on things we cannot control. Getting clear on these areas can help you restore energy for things you can control and have a better impact.