Truly Pivotal Moments

Life-work balance, often referred to as work-life balance, is the equilibrium or harmony that individuals strive to achieve between their personal life (which includes activities such as family, leisure, hobbies, and personal well-being) and their professional or work-related responsibilities and commitments. In essence, work-life balance is about finding the right blend between one's career a...

Loss is a part of life, but we all need help when it comes to grieving. Family, friends, and even professionals can help us to navigate these difficult waters in life. Here are some tips for helping you along the way...

3 Steps To Recover Trust 1. Identifying the source: The first step towards recovery from trust issues is to identify the source or cause of these issues. This could be a past traumatic experience, a pattern of negative experiences, or other underlying factors such as childhood experiences or mental health conditions. 2. Communication and Self-reflection: Open communication with trusted friends, fa...

Simba and Nala are not perfect. But they are perfect for each other. What once looked like it wouldn't work out became something laden with valuable examples. They are truly endeared to one another, and we can learn a lot from this adorable couple.

Whether at work or at home - with a friend or a family member, relationships can become toxic. What does that look like? Well, listen to this podcast and then ask questions😊

People tend to say that if our room or home is messy, then we have some problems. These problems can simply be a lack of organization or they could be as serious as depression. But is this true? Is it possible that it's a form of "normal" to be messy? Can it even indicate "genius"? Let's discuss this today on Truly Pivotal Moments 😊

What are your challenges in saying, "No"? We also livestream daily on a language learning/practicing app called Hello Talk. johnathan_live

Another episode to see how to navigate through life's circumstances and situations. You may be steering yourself into these things over and over again. 🤔

Will the decay go away? Why does it keep coming back? Is it me? How can I remove it and prevent it from returning? Let's talk about it today on Truly Pivotal Moments.

What is the first thing that you think about when you read the title of this podcast?  Exactly the opposite of what we will talk about (only for some of you, I know).  Not "using" like abusing, but "using" like utilizing the benefits of a real and proven friendship.  The intentional friendships you build are to be used.  This is a benefit, not the sole purpose for investing in a friendship.  We wi...

Ok, so the relationship is going unbelievably well.  You've had a bit of time together, faced some challenges, grew through some experiences.  But then THAT comes up.  Either it is revealed or "discovered" by your own research or a caring "friend" mentions it.  You're torn.  What do you do?  It is so hard to believe and so opposite of who you believe this person to be.  It's decision time.  This i...

Have you ever behaved emotionally during a very challenging situation at work?  Have you ever "told someone off" because they had it coming?  Ever act out of character while driving and become some Road Warrior?  Well, I'm sure we have all experienced these things, but afterward, we feel embarrassed or ashamed.  Or we discover something about the personal life of the individual we have been gossip...

It is often an outburst during a very tense and emotional time, "You are causing this relationship to fail!"  Very painful words to hear and of course, we know that both people in the relationship need to shoulder some of the responsibility for failure.  However, there could be things that you ARE doing that could actually cause failure in your relationships.  I know, I know...  you keep picking t...

What is the most valuable thing you can give?  Jewelry? Fine Clothes? A Car? A House?   No, there's something so much greater, and you don't have to be rich or famous to share it with those around you! 

Well, this is not a unique topic at all.  But I believe that your perspective might be refreshed by listening to this episode.  Perception is reality and what many perceive as "success" is either unachievable or you will be exhausted and unsatisfied when you finally do achieve it.  Of course, there are some in-between experiences...  So, the goal of this podcast is not to supercharge you with the...

I know, right? But it's true! In the proper context, we can rejoice when we fall down. There is so much to learn and, actually, we often learn other things in the pursuit of something else. We have more "failures" than victories in life. It's time to make trying something a "win-win" situation! Join me today and let's talk about this on Truly Pivotal Moments.

With so much instability in the world today, it makes it harder and harder to feel stable in our own lives.  Whether it be in the workplace or at home, we all need more than the theory of stability, more than the sense of stability, we need the REALITY of stability.  But, how do you get there?  There's definitely a way and you can start TODAY! We're going to talk about that next on Truly Pivotal M...

Like exercise at a gym, many people fail to push through the challenges in their relationships. They would rather give up or settle than to develop and grow by pressing into the moment. Often that final push is where all of the transformation happens. By practicing this principle in our daily interactions, we can develop better friendships and go to new levels in our intimate relationships as well...

Where did I get the name? What does it mean to me? What does it mean to you?

Have you ever had a flat tire?  Well, you can't really feel it on your car until it's too late.. but on a bicycle or a scooter, you can feel it early before it's a serious problem.  Do you have a plan?  Do have what you need to fix it?   What are the wobbles in your life/relationship?  Do you keep going and ignore them?  On bikes and scooters this can be serious and even lead to a wreck!  Well, in...

We all have areas of loneliness in our lives. But did you know that it can actually be bad for your health? It can really mess up your perspective too! And with the pandemic, the whole world is experiencing magnified loneliness through isolation from others. Let's talk about this, understand it more, and learn how to fill the loneliness... right now on Truly Pivotal Moments 😊

Managing expectations is very important to all types of relationships. The question is, "Have you set them?" Wow, right? And, when do you do this? Do you ever change them? When? How? 😏🤔 All of this now on, Truly Pivotal Moments.

We can't trust our feelings...entirely. After all, it feels good to scratch a mosqito bit or some chicken pox, but it is NOT good for you to do it. On the other hand, immunizations can be painful, but they ARE good for us. Some more things to think about....let's go!

We all have experienced great loss this year: Loss of freedom, loss of finance, loss of security about our health, jobs, and even government rule in some cases... a great many people had to deal with the loss of a family member or friend. How do we cope with loss? Well, the reality is, we all experience much more loss than victory throughout our lives. Why is it that we do well and excel sometimes...

Whenever we have trying times or we realize that we are in unhealthy patterns, destructive relationships, or a toxic environment, we need more than "coping mechanisms." We need more than learning how to "survive" the situation.  We need more than awareness.  We need real steps to position us, real techniques that work, and real changes in our emotional and relational health - even if we cannot lea...