Stress-Less Living: Stop living life on Hard Mode

In this episode, we'll be taking a look at where the podcast is heading. It's going to be changing from Stress Less Living to The Inner Shift Podcast. More details of what this means can be found in the episode.

When you meditate, you get immediate benefits.   But most of the really great benefits come when you meditate consistently over a longer period of time.   So in this episode, we're going to take a look at what 'consistent' meditation looks like and what happens to your life when you have a regular meditation practice.   So grab a cuppa or whatever you do when you're listening to your podcasts and...

To have an appropriate amount of anxiety is normal. And it can be useful . But it's an issue when those levels start to rise and it starts to become a main feature of our life. So in this episode, we'll be taking a look at 3 innovative ways to lower your anxiety levels. Grab a cuppa or whatever you do when you listen to your podcasts and let's get started.   WANT TO LOWER ANXIETY THROUGH MINDFULNE...

We've all got our 'stuff'... Emotional baggage that we've picked up over the years that can affect how we feel, our mental wellbeing, but also our behaviours and lifestyle. In this episode, we'll be diving into wha emotional baggage is, the ineffective ways we often use to deal with it, and how to finally let if go. So if you've got stuff in the past that's been bothering you, this is the episode...

Mindfulness is the art of being present. But it goes much deeper than this. It has layers to it. So in this episode, we'll be taking a look at these layers and exploring the 7 attitudes of Mindfulness (created by John Kabat-Zinn). When you integrate these powerful principles into your life, you'll naturally shift into the present moment and find that you don't get pulled into the drama of life as...

Many people feel the urge to people please. To be agreeable to the point where they put others needs consistently in front of their own. It can be exhausting.  If you're tired of people pleasing and want to reclaim your energy then this is the episode for you. In it, I'll be outlining 5 tips that can help you start putting yourself first.   SHOW NOTES Looking for some 1-2-1 coaching? I've just lau...

In the hectic, fast-paced modern world, it can be tough to stay calm and balanced. In fact, it can sometimes be hard just to stay sane! And one of the best ways to handle the chaos of is through the practice of mindfulness. In this episode, we'll be taking a look at 4 powerful mindfulness principles that can be utterly life changing. So grab a cuppa or whatever you do when you're listening to your...

Mindfulness is NOT just about doing some deep breathing every now and again to relax. It's a set of powerful principles that can radically alter how you approach life. It can help you lower stress and anxiety, increase focus and productivity, and ultimately help you experience more joy, happiness, and fulfilment. Mindfulness is a transformative way of living but many people are still missing out....

Welcome back to the Stress Less Living Podcast and in this episode we're going to put resilience under the spotlight. Many people think resilience is all about grit, determination, and pushing on regardless of what the world is throwing at you. But modern-day resilience is different. It's about being adaptable, open to feedback, and having a GROWTH mindset. So in this episode, we'll be putting res...

We all have behaviours that don't serve us, right? Things that we know we should change but we struggle to do so.   Well, in this episode, we're going to take a look at 5 (easily applicable) Strategies that you can use to make real, sustainable change to your behaviour and habits.   SHOW NOTES: Udemy Training Discount link: Enrol on How to Change Unwanted Behaviours (online training)   Follow me o...

Hey there — welcome back! Do you ever feel sluggish and find it difficult to get going?  Do you sometimes struggle to get motivated, or get pulled down by the day-to-day grind? It happens. Well, in this video, we'll be taking a look at how to kick start your motivation machine.  So if you want to increase motivation, make big progress in your goals and stay consistent, grab a cuppa and tune into t...

We all have stuff that we need to heal from, don't we? But healing can take time and sometimes things just stick and we struggle to move past them. If you've ever experienced that then you'll love this episode. In it, I cover 5 Transformational Questions that Promote Inner Healing. When you explore these questions in your imagination, you can trigger rapid inner healing.   So grab a cuppa or whate...

Perfectionism...Don't you just hate it?! That feeling that something has to be done without any flaws or imperfections. Perfectionism is a VERY real problem for many people, so in this episode we're going to do a deep dive into it. Looking at: What it ACTUALLY is. The underlying causes. How to break free from it. So grab a cuppa or whatever you do when you're listening to your podcasts and let's g...

Have you ever thought about getting some 1-2-1 coaching but you're not sure what it's all about?  Maybe you think it's just for hipsters or rich folk with more money than sense...Well, it's not! Coaching is something that we should ALL go for, especially at certain points in our life, as it can be one of the biggest "life-elevators" we can experience. In this episode, we'll be digging into the pow...

Do you ever feel a bit...directionless? You've reached a point on your life where you don't know where to go next and you feel a bit lost. You know you want your next chapter to be (and feel) different but you're not sure what that looks like or how to create it This is such a common issue: not knowing what you want to do with your life – or what direction to head in next. So in this episode, we'l...

Everyone experiences a wide range of emotions. Some good, some bad...and others downright ugly! So it's important to have a way to process those less that helpful emotions. If not, then they can become destructive forces in our life. So in this episode, we'll be taking a look at just that. I'll be outlining a powerful strategy you can use to process and regulate your emotions in a healthy and empo...

Everyone has behaviours that don't serve them: Procrastination, stress-eating, smoking, excessive drinking...to name a few. They can be super frustrating because it can feel like they happen automatically without our conscious consent. So in this episode, we'll be looking at the causes of destructive behaviours (like these) and how to overcome them for good using NLP. So grab a cuppa or whatever y...

Hey there! Imagine discovering that happiness isn't some elusive treasure you need to chase. It’s already there, right inside you, like a hidden gem waiting to be uncovered. In this episode of "Stress Less Living," I’m diving deep into the idea that happiness is your default state. It's like a cozy, warm sweater that’s always been in your closet—you just need to remember it's there. So, grab a cup...

Self Belief is a key component when it comes to how confident when we are in our abilities, our worth and our potential to overcome obstacles and succeed. But many people struggle with it – even when they CLEARLY have a lot to offer. So in this episode, I'll be digging into Self-Belief and outlining an NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) technique you can use to build it intentionally. So grab a cu...

Human beings are like magnets: we can attract but also repel. And being able to do the former is key when it comes to the amount of opportunity and success we get in life. So, in this episode, we're going to take a look at 5 universally attractive qualities that will help you get on in life. If you add even just a little bit of these into your life, they'll help you get more of what you want. So g...

Meditation is SUCH a powerful practice. BUT many people use it only as a coping mechanism...when it can be so much more. They use it only as a stress management tool and this is barely just scratching the surface. One of the most exciting uses of meditation is where you use it to create targeted, positive changes in your mindset, and in your life. And that's what we'll be looking at in this episod...

In the hectic, fast-paced modern world, it can be tough to stay calm and balanced. In fact, it can sometimes be hard just to stay sane! And one of the best ways to handle the chaos of is through the practice of mindfulness. In this episode, we'll be taking a look at 4 powerful mindfulness principles that can be utterly life changing. So grab a cuppa or whatever you do when you're listening to your...

In this episode, we'll be replaying one of the most popular past episodes. How to use the STOP technique (from Mindfulness) to regulate your emotions and deal with stressful situations. So if you find it that you get emotionally triggered a lot and you struggle to deal with the fallout of it, then this is one episode you want to check out!   SHOW NOTES: Books mentioned: Flow: The Psychology of Hap...

Hey there and welcome back to the podcast! In this episode, we're diving into a topic that's near and dear to my heart - uncovering and connecting with your best self. We've all had those magical moments where everything just feels right, but they often slip away too quickly. In this episode, I'm going to guide you through a process that uses six transformative layers to help you bring that incred...

Most people have things that they want to change in their life. Also, most people experience a point in their lives where they feel stuck (emotionally or with their lifestyle) and desperately want to change. BUT, they struggle to make it happen. While there are lots of reasons why people find it difficult to create positive change in their life (that lasts), there are usually 3 things that stand i...