Your Motivational High 5

Sometimes the hardest person to extend grace to is ourselves. We need to allow ourselves to take care of ourselves. The poem read is "Wild Geese" by Mary Oliver. #YMH5   Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv  |  PhilLarson.net @Phil_Larson |  thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5 Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

Self-Belief is hard because before anyone else will have a reason to believe in us, we have to believe in ourselves. You have more authority over your own life than anyone else and are capable of great things! #YMH5   Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv  |  PhilLarson.net @Phil_Larson |  thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5 Art by: http://bit.l...

Take the 31-Day Rewire Challenge! Speak health into your brain by going through the first 31 episodes of YMH5 over the course of 31 consecutive days (or close to it)! You got this! #YMH5 Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv  |  PhilLarson.net @Phil_Larson |  thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5 Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

Tim McMorris takes us through wisdom around dreams. Yes, dreams are good. However, they can distract us from living in the present. Seek balance and appreciate the journey between dreams! #YMH5   Connect with Tim McMorris: TimMcMorris.com   Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv  |  PhilLarson.net @Phil_Larson |  thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHig...

"There is no great agony than bearing an untold story inside you." -Maya Angelou We experience healing when we vulnerably share our story around safe people who respond with, "Me too." #YMH5   Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv  |  PhilLarson.net @Phil_Larson |  thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5 Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

When we are mindful, we are capable of living more fulfilling lives. We may have to retrain ourselves how to do it. But we can do it! #YMH5   Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv  |  PhilLarson.net @Phil_Larson |  thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5 Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

Giovanna Silvestre shares her journey to a more clear self-identity by embracing the confusion along the way. She had to let go of how others saw her and embracing the things that made her uniquely her. #YMH5   Blog, Leggings, FB, YT & more: ConfusedGirlInTheCity.com   Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv  |  PhilLarson.net @Phil_Larson |  thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast Fac...

Healthy positivity involves balance between the positive and negative. It is being optimistic while acknowledging that negative as room for growth. #YMH5 Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv  |  PhilLarson.net @Phil_Larson |  thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5 Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

Embracing change invites new perspectives that wake us up to the possibility of a better life. We gain wisdom from a wonderful poem by Portia Nelson called, "Autobiography in Five Short Chapters." #YMH5 Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv  |  PhilLarson.net @Phil_Larson |  thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5 Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

Paul Miller, aka justplainpaul, joins us to talk about what fighting procrastination has meant to him. Invest in your future by being proactive and fighting procrastination now! Do something: make a small change to benefit your future today. #YMH5 Connect with Paul - justplainpaul.com Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv  |  PhilLarson.net @Phil_Larson |  thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestorysho...

Female guests are important and they are on their way! Are you a female and want to share your voice? Email me! Also: anyone can get my song, Beauty Rising, for free. Details (deets!) in the episode. #YMH5 Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv  |  PhilLarson.net @Phil_Larson |  thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5 Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

Surrendering control often allows use to gain control. When we look at our situations through a realistic lens, we can let go of what we can't control. In doing so, we gain the help we need. #YMH5 Connect with Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv  | @Phil_Larson PhilLarson.net |  thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5 Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art

When we fear, we live in the future: we want to know it; we want to control it. We can't. Face your fears by asking yourself, "Where do I want my future self to be?" When we face our fears, we face our future. #YMH5 Reach out to Phil Larson: phil@thestoryshop.tv  |  PhilLarson.net @Phil_Larson |  thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 thestoryshop.tv/podcast Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5 Art by: http://bit.ly/...

"Sometime the readiness to be sorry can appear in a flash of insight; other times it may cost a sleepless night or a long sulk. Either way, you've got to go through the process." -Laurence Shames | Hurdles to apologizing include shame, guilt, and pride. How ready are you to move forward by apologizing? | Thanks for listening to the Your Motivational High 5 Podcast! #YMH5   Reach out to Phil Larson...

Shout-Outs to Morgan Stever, Matt and Leah Zielich, Brian Gordon of http://TwoLumpsOfTech.com. Jason Wrobel shares about lessons learned while writing his book, Eaternity. #YMH5   http://JasonWrobel.com |  http:// bit.ly/eaternitybook   @Phil_Larson  |  phil@thestoryshop.tv  |  PhilLarson.net thestoryshop.tv/podcast  |  thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 Art by William Johnson: http://bit.ly/ymh5art Facebook.co...

How do you life a long life? Never stop doing what you enjoy. Simple but powerful words Jason Wrobel heard from his neighbor. Are you enjoying your life? What changes can you make to live a long, more fulfilling life? #YMH5 Connect with Jason Wrobel: Book -  http://bit.ly/eaternitybook Site -  http://www.jasonwrobel.com YT -  http://www.youtube.com/ jasonwrobeltv FB -  http://www.facebook.com/ jas...

In this special episode of YMH5, we meditate on those who have sacrificed for us. We recognize that willful sacrifices were rooted in love and that we need to humble ourselves and receive those gifts. #YMH5   Your Motivational High 5 by Phil Larson @Phil_Larson  |  phil@thestoryshop.tv  |  PhilLarson.net thestoryshop.tv/podcast  |  thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5 Art by: ht...

Getting caught up in our perfectionism can cause us to not act. Since it can't be perfect, why even try? If we take that route, we miss out on the lessons we could learn along the way. Besides, being perfect is overrated! #YMH5 @Phil_Larson  |  phil@thestoryshop.tv  |  PhilLarson.net thestoryshop.tv/podcast  |  thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 Art by: http://bit.ly/ymh5art Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5

Success is something that you get to define for yourself. There is no concrete definition. What we need to be careful of, however, is the cost of that success. Does achieving your definition of success come at the cost of other important goals? Appropriate balance is the key! #YMH5   @Phil_Larson   phil@thestoryshop.tv   PhilLarson.net thestoryshop.tv/podcast   thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 Art by: http://...

A 7-week Update and Shout-out. Keep reaching out to me at phil@thestoryshop.tv or visit thestoryshop.tv/podcast. #YMH5   @Phil_Larson  |  phil@thestoryshop.tv  |  PhilLarson.net thestoryshop.tv/podcast  |  thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 Art by William Johnson: http://bit.ly/ymh5art Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5

Self-Examination is the art of questioning ourselves. This is modeled to us by the most important and wise philosophers, counselors, therapists, and leaders. When we better know ourselves, we can better love others. #YMH5 @Phil_Larson  |  phil@thestoryshop.tv  |  PhilLarson.net thestoryshop.tv/podcast  |  thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 Art by William Johnson: http://bit.ly/ymh5art Facebook.com/YourMotivatio...

Part 2 of 2! Dr. William Ranahan is our guest for both parts of Episode 15. Step 2 to rewire your brain is creating new connections. Inviting vulnerability spikes the brain with enough energy to create new neural connections and pathways. #YMH5 @Phil_Larson  |  phil@thestoryshop.tv  |  PhilLarson.net thestoryshop.tv/podcast  |  thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 Art by William Johnson: http://bit.ly/ymh5art Fac...

Part 1 of 2! Dr. William Ranahan is our guest for both parts of Episode 15. Step 1 to rewire your brain is identifying the bad habits. Studies of Neuroplasticity have discovered gaps between neurons that remain our entire life. Electrical circuits in our brain that have reinforced pathways of unhealthy behavior can be broken. #YMH5 @Phil_Larson  |  phil@thestoryshop.tv  |  PhilLarson.net thestorys...

Commitment is scary because it involves giving up control and fear of failure. No matter the outcome, we will experience self-growth by making brave commitments. #YMH5 @Phil_Larson  |  phil@thestoryshop.tv  |  PhilLarson.net thestoryshop.tv/podcast  |  thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 Art by William Johnson: http://bit.ly/ymh5art Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5 Audio from YouTube video: "Girl's First Ski J...

Trust that is healthily-built is slowly built on over time and deserves the weight it has gained through its history of being built, so it does not topple like a Jenga tower. In a sense, trust the trust. #YMH5 @Phil_Larson  |  phil@thestoryshop.tv  |  PhilLarson.net thestoryshop.tv/podcast  |  thestoryshop.tv/ymh5 Art by William Johnson: http://bit.ly/ymh5art Facebook.com/YourMotivationalHigh5