This Empty Nest Life

Send Jay comments via text The first step of any journey is difficult and it can also be the most powerful. Sometimes, though, the journey of a thousand miles begins with the COURAGE to take the first step. Change is hard, regardless if the choice is about something easy or difficult, and change takes courage. In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden talks about 15 strategies for finding courage. Wh...

Send Jay comments via text We all struggle with doubt especially when interacting with others. What was their intention? Did they really mean what they said? Why did they act that way today? Can I trust them? In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden explores how giving others the benefit of the doubt can improve relationships and also help you become a better person in the process. In sharing a stor...

Send Jay comments via text We all struggle with knowing whether or not it is time to let go and move on from a relationship. Whether that relationship is work related, a friendship or a romantic one, the anxiety, fear and doubt about how to move forward can often be crippling because we often do not recognize the signs. In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden explores the behaviors and signs in our...

Send Jay comments via text We all have an inner voice. Whether it is our inner critic or our inner coach our own self-talk can play a large role in our lives including tanking our health, wrecking our moods, straining our relationships, and even causing us to fold under pressure. And it can also be our greatest asset. In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden shares his experience with the book Chatt...

Send Jay comments via text Our past defines who we are today. What we do today, defines who we will be tomorrow. Are you ready for change in your life? Are you ready to focus on the future? Are you stuck and not sure how to move forward with a plan? In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden explores what is means to be future focused, the mindset we need to make this a reality and some planning tips...

Send Jay comments via text How many uncomfortable things in your life are holding you back from being successful? 1, 5, 10, more? The most successful people focus on doing uncomfortable things, not because it gives them pleasure, but because they understand that getting comfortable with hard things and doing them well is the path to success. In today’s episode, host Jason Ramsden shared his take o...

Send Jay comments via text Do you struggle with change in your life? Do you want to start a new habit but just do not know how to get started? Are you afraid to fail? Daily habits have many benefits and getting started is easier than you think. If you want to know why Habitudes are life give today’s episode a listen. In this episode of Positivity on Fire, host Jason Ramsden dives into the idea of...

Send Jay comments via text Boredom. Can it be good for us? Are there health benefits? What does it mean to step back from our lives for a moment and tune into ourselves? Boredom is more than just a time waster -- rather, it can be a productive pause in our days to spur creativity and productivity. In this episode of Positivity on Fire, host Jason Ramsden dives into the positive side of boredom and...

Send Jay comments via text Are you a procrastinator? Do you constantly focus on other things than what you think you should be? Or what others think you should be? Does procrastination get in the way of you making any progress at all in your home or work life? If so, take a listen to today’s show. In this episode of Positivity on Fire, host Jason Ramsden shares how procrastination is part of his l...

Send Jay comments via text Are you a perfectionist? Do you constantly focus on tweaking your projects, your emails, presentations, your school work, or your life? Does perfectionism get in the way of you making any progress at all in your home or work life? If so, take a listen to today’s show. In this episode of Positivity on Fire, host Jason Ramsden shares how perfectionism has taken a hold of h...

Send Jay comments via text Are you letting fear and doubt create failure in your life? Is doubt keeping you from reaching your dreams and full potential? Are you facing road blocks in your life because you are afraid to fail? If so, then today’s episode is for you. In this episode of Positivity on Fire, host Jason Ramsden takes a look at how fear and doubt in his own life are keeping him from movi...

Send Jay comments via text Are you a giver? Are you a taker? Not sure which and how these roles affect you and others in your life? Then today’s episode is for you. In this episode of Positivity on Fire, host Jason Ramsden examines the work of UPenn professor, author, and TED speaker Adam Grant from his book Give and Take and how these roles play an important part in our success at work and at hom...

Send Jay comments via text Are you ready for the art of conversation in a post pandemic world? Have we relied on social media, video conferencing, and short interactions to the point of losing what it means to have a deep conversation? Not sure, then today’s show is for you. In this episode of Positivity on Fire, host Jason Ramsden takes a look at the art of conversation and the opportunity that i...

Send Jay comments via text Are you struggling with adversity right now? Is your struggle such that you do not know how to preserve or where to turn next? You are not alone, we’ve all had struggles in our lives which we needed to overcome to move forward. In this episode of Positivity on Fire, host Jason Ramsden shares two stories from his life where perseverance was needed to move forward and step...

Send Jay comments via text Are you playing the blame game? Are you ready to face how blame is affecting your home and work life? Are you ready to make a change in your life that will better you and your relationships? Then today’s episode is for you and those in your life. In this episode of Positivity on Fire, host Jason Ramsden shares stories about blame in his life, how he has worked to improve...

Send Jay comments via text “I’m so STRESSED OUT!” How often have you uttered that phrase in recent days? During COVID times, our level of stress has been higher, no doubt. What you might not know is how we view stress can actually change how stress affects our bodies. In this episode of Positivity on Fire, host Jason Ramsden shares his view on stress, how a talk by Kelly McGonigal, Ph. D., a healt...

Send Jay comments via text Have you ever wondered what another person was thinking? Were they judging you for how you parent your kids? Judging how you drive? How you handled yourself in that meeting yesterday? Or why you act a certain way? In this episode of Positivity on Fire, host Jason Ramsden shares the root cause for why we naturally judge others, the steps we can take to curb that feeling,...

Send Jay comments via text How often have you said the words, “I promise?” We regularly make and break promises in our lives with the impact often causing damage to our mindset, our relationships, and how we lead our daily lives. In this episode of Positivity on Fire, host Jason Ramsden shares his learning from the book ‘The Four Agreements” by Don Miquel Ruiz and how he is using it in his daily l...

Send Jay comments via text Do you struggle with setting goals? You’re not alone. Many people struggle with this in their personal and professional lives with one key point that prevents you from achieving your dreams for a better life and the revelation is a big one! In this episode of Positivity on Fire, host Jason Ramsden shares his own struggle with setting life goals, searching for his purpose...

Send Jay comments via text Whether you are expecting change in your life or you get blindsided by change there will always be challenges you do not expect. How you respond to the challenge of change -- resilience -- has a large impact on your mindset. Whether you know it or not, neuroscience plays a large part in how you respond. In this episode of Positivity on Fire, host Jason Ramsden shares his...

Send Jay comments via text Happy New Year! It’s 2021 and you are ready for a change but why wait till once a year to make that resolution? Did you know that New Year’s resolutions are habitual and ingrained because the practice is over 4000 years old? And you probably are wondering why, as well as what makes them stick and why they fail. In this episode of Positivity on Fire, host Jason Ramsden ex...

Send Jay comments via text Goodbye 2020! Thank you for sending me on a #positivityquest in search of positive vibes, content and learning focused on making myself the best me possible. In today's episode, host Jason "Jay" Ramsden explains his mission to help you and him lead a more positive and intentional life focused on positivity, kindness and generosity. If you are interested in...