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Last week we learned about the importance of healthy conflict. This week will tackle the most challenging part of conflict, managing yourself.    This podcast will help you: Learn how to take responsibility for yourself Understand when you’re in a stress response  Slow down challenging conversations for better coping    Connect on Instagram @dr.melissasmith   Don't miss out on weekly podcast episo...

Do you go along just to get along? Join me for the first episode of a 3-part series to help you take a stand on the things that matter most to you.    This podcast will help you: Learn about healthy conflict Aim for conflict transformation, not conflict resolution Get better at navigating conflict   Connect on Instagram @dr.melissasmith   Don't miss out on weekly podcast episodes. Subscribe here t...

Learning to parent with challenges can be tricky. Join me as I interview Kimball Lewis, CEO of Empowering Parents. He gives us practical skills to help bring success to your home.  This podcast will help you: Take a practical approach to parenting Develop skills to address challenging parenting issues Identify choices and consequences for effective behavior change Connect on Instagram @dr.melissas...

Join me on the podcast as I review Susan Cain's book, Bittersweet, to help you understand the value of the bittersweet in your life.   This podcast will help you: Understand the meaning of bittersweet Learn why life needs a balance of light and dark Identify how being bittersweet can help you understand others   Connect on Instagram @dr.melissasmith   Don't miss out on weekly podcast episodes. Sub...

How’s your relationship with work? Maybe you love it, maybe you hate it, maybe you are totally clueless about the impact work has on you.  Join me this week as I help you get curious about your relationship with work.    This podcast will help you: Identify your relationship with work Understand how work is impacting you Learn why your relationship to work matters   Connect on Instagram @dr.meliss...

Today I'm going to share 3 key benefits of working less. This can be a great move for you and your organization.    This podcast will help you: Understand why working less can result in higher productivity Know the health benefits of working less Learn how working less canbenefit your organization   Connect on Instagram @dr.melissasmith   Don't miss out on weekly podcast episodes. Subscribe here t...

Are you working too much? Join me on the podcast this week as I share the benefits of working less for you and your organization.    This podcast will help you: Understand why work-life balance is such a challenge Identify the costs of too much work Learn that working less brings big benefits Connect on Instagram @dr.melissasmith   Don't miss out on weekly podcast episodes. Subscribe here to recei...

In the past, when it came to productivity, the only factor ever considered was time management. But today, we recognize that productivity hinges on more than just time. Join me on the podcast as I review Chris Bailey's book, The Productivity Project, to help you assess your productivity.   This podcast will help you: Assess if you are working on the things that matter Learn 3 keys of productivity...

What if I told you there might be a better way to do annual performance reviews? We all hate them anyway. Tune in as I explain why an alternative to performance reviews may be best.   This podcast will help you: Learn why performance reviews are ineffective and inefficient Identify the 3 ways performance reviews fail  Discover a simple and effective alternative to annual performance reviews    Con...

Do you rely on tech for so many things in life? If you're not careful, tech could start ruling you. Understanding these 5 signs can help you ensure you're on the right side of tech.   This podcast will help you: Identify the 5 warning signs of social media addiction Find solutions to get out of autopilot mode Learn 7 solutions to make tech work for you   Connect on Instagram @dr.melissasmith   Don...

How often do you find yourself in a scroll hole? Mindlessly scrolling on your phone throughout the day? Do you have a bad tech habit, or something worse? Join me to better understand the difference between a bad tech habit and an addiction, and learn two key questions to help you manage tech use more effectively.    This podcast will help you: Understand the difference between a habit and an addic...

Did you know there is a science behind wanting? Will you want the same thing in 10 years that you want today? Join me on the podcast as we take a look at these important questions with a review of Luke Burgis' book, Wanting.   This podcast will help you: Understand why you want what you want Learn how mimetic desire works and how it can undermine you  Clarify how your values inform desire  Connect...

Do you sometimes feel victimized by your thoughts? You know, those ugly thoughts that undermine you, criticize you, and judge you? Join me today as we talk about how to change your mind for good.    This podcast will help you:   Understand what negativity bias is  Learn what neuroplasticity is and how it works Change your thoughts for good through neuroplasticity    Connect on Instagram @dr.meliss...

There is a science of coping, and it hinges on understanding how your brain is organized. Learning to manage your stress activation response makes all the difference in well-being.   Join me to learn the 3 Rs of coping and how to most efficiently and effectively help yourself.   This podcast will help you:   Understand the 3 R's of coping Develop targeted coping skills for greater well-being  Iden...

You may be trying to do things to help yourself while failing to recognize how these things are mismatched with your needs. It's time to learn your stress patterns so you can target your coping.    This podcast will help you: Identify your stress pattern Understand your brain structure and organization  Learn 3 R's (Regulate, Relate, Reason) to cope with stress   Connect on Instagram @dr.melissasm...

Do you understand what happens to you when stressed? Do you know how coping can help you? Join me as I break down the functions of the brain so you can cope more effectively    This podcast will help you: Understand the structure and function of your brain  Learn what your brain is doing when you’re stressed Identify brain-body regulation keys to help you cope    Connect on Instagram @dr.melissasm...

This week I am reviewing Ryan Holiday's book, Stillness is the Key, where we learn the benefits of cultivating stillness in your mind and body to navigate life’s challenges successfully.   This podcast will help you: Understand the benefits of stillness Cultivate stillness in your mind & body Learn how stillness can help you navigate life crises   Connect on Instagram @dr.melissasmith   Don't miss...

This week is all about coping skills. Coping skills are the antidote to life's challenges. Coping skills contribute to better physical and mental health, greater happiness, and better overall well-being.    This podcast will help you: Understand why coping skills are so important  Learn 7 evidence-based coping skills Consistently use coping skills in daily life   Connect on Instagram @dr.melissasm...

Tune in for Part 2 of my series on slowing down, where you’ll learn to stop being busy and instead focus on doing what moves the needle most. In this episode, we will discuss questions to ask yourself and I’ve got a handy tool to help you assess the quality of your activities.    This podcast will help you: Organize your highest priorities Gain clarity on purpose by utilizing key questions  Improv...

This week is Part 1 of a 2-part series where I discuss why you need to slow down to speed up. I know it sounds counterintuitive, but tune in to learn how slowing down can help you move forward.    This podcast will help you: Turn down the speed of life to prioritize what matters most  Learn the importance of self-talk & self-reflection  Understand why healing activities are essential to doing more...

This week I will review The 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McChesney, Sean Covey, and Jim Huling. This book can be a good guide to actually executing against your best ideas. Tune in as I discuss four disciplines to help you succeed when going after that big idea.   This podcast will help you: Learn four disciplines of execution Understand the benefits of focusing on lead measures Execute on...

Today on the podcast, I share 7 steps to help you make better decisions with more confidence. Think of it as a decision-making routine in your back pocket.   This podcast will help you: Ask a better question when it comes to decision-making Build confidence in your ability to make wise decisions Develop a 7-step decision-making process   Connect on Instagram @dr.melissasmith   Don't miss out on we...

Want to make more confident decisions? This week, we will dive into 3 common mistakes that might be tripping up your decision-making.   This podcast will help you: Learn what to avoid when making decisions Focus on purpose-driven decisions  Discover two solutions for making better decisions    Connect on Instagram @dr.melissasmith   Don't miss out on weekly podcast episodes. Subscribe here to rece...

This week on the podcast, ill share three main reasons decision-making is challenging. I'll help you understand these reasons so you can have more confidence in your ability to make good decisions. We will understand why we lose sight of our purpose and what is important when making the right choice for you.   This podcast will help you: Focus on purpose when making decisions  Balance both the big...

We can all succeed, but how you do it will be highly specific to you, and the best shortcut is to understand and play to your strengths. Join me on the podcast as I review the book, StrengthsFinder by Tom Rath, which is not only a great book but also a strengths assessment to help you identify your strengths.  This podcast will help you: Identify and develop your unique strengths  Understand why y...