Your Enriched Self

Now more than ever, we need rules. We adopt rules to function and live externally. Some are informal, while others are too formal and everything in between. However, the most significant rules we must live by are the ones that will govern us within. In this episode, I explore the 7 cardinal rules of life: 1. Make peace with your past so it won’t disturb your present. 2. What other people think of...

Your words hold power! So it's no surprise that as you start to use more positive language, the way you think starts to change. Your thoughts shape your beliefs, and those beliefs determine your way of life. This week's podcast challenges how we think about the meaning of everyday words. What if I told you: Courage - is a choice; a willingness to confront uncertainty Failure - is the new F.A.I.L....

Why do you pursue change? Perhaps you aren't happy with what you have now? Or are you tired of settling for the more of the same? The good news is change presents you with a choice to choose your life. Every day, we change without even thinking about it. The human body replaces approximately 330 billion cells daily. That is equivalent to a new you. The cells in the body understand the need for con...

What if I told you it’s time to unlearn? For many of us, it’s not common to hear the word unlearn, but you know what, it’s necessary. So much of what you learned did serve your needs at the time. Other lessons were a requirement to cope or manage through an experience. But today, that lesson isn’t building your greatness or helping to forge your path forward. If you were to take inventory of some...

Limiting beliefs become the lies we carry into our life and now dictate the way we behave. It holds us back from reaching our potential and dismisses our success. So, what's your lie? The truth is your true potential is wrapped up in a lie, and that lie has become your truth. It's time to let go of the lie and embrace your authentic self. Be free to choose yourself so you can become the person you...

Distractions maybe the reason you don't see the desired results. But it also could be the multiple things that have your attention. Rember divided attention fights against intention. Now is not the time to let your limiting beliefs carve a narrative of old stories of the past. Instead, take a few seconds to focus on your accomplishments. Now, be intentional about what you need to do to get back on...

We are all working to make our dreams a reality. The question is, how are you spending your time? And, who are you spending time with? This podcast episode is a reminder that all you have is now. Your words, presence, and thinking all have power in the NOW! It’s not only about the things you do externally, but you must also take emotional stock of how you manage your thoughts. It would be a shame...

We connect through shared experiences. So why is it difficult for us to share our moments of struggle? Perhaps it's because the language of struggle is not easily understood. And why it's tempting to only the share wins, but that’s not keeping it real. We owe it to ourselves and each other to share the trials and the triumphs. In this week’s episode, we talk about the significance of sharing our i...

In life, we will rise and fall to the standards set; so why not set standards for your life? It’s time to be intentional about setting new standards for success. Otherwise, you will fall prey to what the world defines as success. There is so much overwhelm with all the societal pressures. We’ve vastly underestimated how much value we’ve placed on the world’s definition of success, and it’s hard to...

You are capable of doing extraordinary things. The question is, what do you believe? Henry Ford famously said, whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you're right. Your attitude and belief in yourself will determine if you go and how far you go. Consider almost every challenge you choose to tackle starts with a belief. The way you think can direct you on a path to pursue or have you re...

Did you know that you have two minds operating at the same time? The two minds include the conscious and your subconscious mind. Amazingly the subconscious mind accounts for 95% of your brain function. While your conscious mind is logical in its thinking, your subconscious mind operates from emotions and feelings. Essentially, you are a walking collection of everything that has happened to you. Th...

Sticks and stones may break your bones, and words can hurt forever! The power of words is, they can shape your life, so choose your words wisely. People speak an average of 7000 words a day and those words can leave an imprint for a lifetime. Positive words can leave you feeling engaged and inspired while negative words can be a weapon of mass destruction. We’ve all heard how emotional poison is s...

What would set you up for success this week? It’s that time of the year when so many have fallen off track with goals. Studies indicate that more than 90% of the people that started the gym in January tend to quit after three months. But how do you stay in the game when there are mountains of distractions in and around your life? Distraction is the agent of inaction and the thief of opportunity. U...

How do you set goals? I think most of you have heard about or adopted the smart goals setting formula: Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound. And although there has been some effectiveness to this method, the thing S.M.A.R.T goals never did was connect to our emotions, motivations, or dreams. In this week’s podcast, we discuss a framework to better align and connect you to a f...

What if I told you success comes to the people who fail the most! Now that is a mindset shift. And sadly, societal norms deem anything seasoned with failure as sudden death. Failure can have unfavorable outcomes, but there are also potential gains. When you dissect the thought, it's more important to run towards failure and to set the expectation that if you fail - there will be something to gain...

Asking life's big questions are the ingredients to build an enriched life! Questions offer a uniquely powerful tool to unlock your unique journey. Here are a few empowering questions: What do I value? Where do I see myself in the next year? What is holding me back from my destiny? These questions lead to thoughts that can spur the growth of ideas and fuel breakthroughs in your life. The answer com...

The happiness of your life is based on the quality of your thoughts! So, what are you thinking about? If you're struggling to find your happiness, start by managing your thoughts. When you fill your mind with positive thoughts every day, you can reprogram old belief systems. Consider this, the mind is a meeting room for your thoughts, and like any room, you must spend time cleaning, rearranging, a...

Life can play out like a sport with a series of wins and losses. We’ve all had seasons on top of the hill and the ones down in the valley. But there is a vantage point in both seasons. In this week’s episode, we walk through finding value in both seasons. Self-reflection is a good practice during these stages. Every experience equals a win or a learn. No matter where you are on the journey, embrac...

What are you grateful for? Make time today to take inventory of your life and all the moments of gratitude. During this episode, we shift the perspective to express gratitude for the intangible things in life. It's easy to focus only on what you can quantify. But to expand the mindset, you need to create awareness and appreciation for your breathing. Every breath you take means you are still here...

Have you ever been misled? I remember hearing the quote, “Good things come to those who wait". It's a sneaky way in which limiting beliefs get rooted in our lives. So, be careful what you read, what you believe, and guard your thoughts! What I learned is good things come to those who make it happen! That's why you must work while you can and with what you have. Along the way, you may be faced with...

Your future self needs you now! Every thought, action, or decision you make today will directly impact you tomorrow. If you know who you want to become, time to show up for that person today. Showing up for your future self is a form of self-care and a way of gifting your future. Your work is to align choices with where you want to go, not where you are now. It all starts with intentional thoughts...

You are one decision away from a totally different life! Living a different life means we must be willing to leave our comfort zone. In the week’s episode, we discuss the importance of making decisions that go against your normal tendencies. Stepping outside the comfort zone to a productive zone means making unpopular decisions in life. But this is how you invite the change needed to become a Worl...

Killing ANTs Did you know that 80% of our thoughts are negative? ANTs (automatic negative thoughts) leave your mind infested like ants at a picnic. Once negative thoughts enter your head, it can lead to more negative thoughts and so on. This week on the podcast, we explore three of the nine “species of ANTs” and how they infest your brain. ~ All or Nothing: you see a mess up as a permanent stain o...

Do you have morning savers or routines that help you kickstart your day? If you don't have morning savers, I recommend starting each day with habits that create a positive morning. In this episode, I challenge you to get your morning routine outlined. If your current practices don't make you your most productive, find the things that work and stick to them. Commit yourself to being intentional abo...

Your words create your world! This week’s challenge is to select your (W.O.T.Y) Word of the Year. Let your word be the guiding principle of what you do and how you think. What gets focused attention will grow in your life. So trade in the New Year’s resolutions for a W.O.T.Y. Choose a word that can serve as counsel to keep you aligned to achieve your goals. Let the word be the architect of your in...