Your Priority Centered Life

Send us a text  Struggling to juggle career goals with being present for your loved ones? In this episode, we explore why work-life guilt shows up, and what to do about it. You'll walk away with a simple journaling and visualization process to clarify your priorities, define success on your own terms, and take small, meaningful steps toward more balance. Whether you're a parent, partner,...

Send us a text  Fashion icon and "Jean Queen" Diane Gilman joins us for an inspiring conversation about reinvention, resilience, and the power of embracing every chapter of life. From designing jeans for Janis Joplin to creating a global fashion brand at HSN, Diane shares the turning points that shaped her journey—including surviving cancer, starting over at 78, and becoming a pro-aging...

Send us a text What happens when your priorities don’t align with your partner’s? In this episode, we explore how to have constructive, compassionate conversations that honor both people’s needs. You’ll learn practical strategies for timing difficult talks, listening without defensiveness, and moving from “me” to “we” thinking — all in the service of finding truly win-win solutions.  Want to get a...

Send us a text Does it feel like you'll never get out of debt? Do you wonder why anyone would invest, given today's uncertain economy? In today's episode, financial expert Brooke Dean discusses how to deal with the anxiety and resistance that can keep us stuck in a scarcity mindset. She also discusses the small steps you can take today to begin to move toward financial empowerment....

Send us a text Have you ever settled down to get work done, only to find that your brain is being a stubborn child and refusing to cooperate? Here's how to win the battle while being kind to your mind! Want to get a snapshot of your own life in just minutes? Take the free Prior 10 Life Assessment at www.prior10.com/assessment . The information contained and documents referenced in the podcast...

Send us a text Who hasn't said, "This will only take a sec", only to have the task take an hour or more? In this final episode in the "Your Day->Your Life" series, we look at how we can improve our ability to estimate the time needed for focused tasks and more complex projects. Want to get a snapshot of your own life in just minutes? Take the free Prior 10 Life Assessme...

Send us a text Today's inboxes include multiple email boxes, analog mail, voice mail, and text and other instant messaging. In a 2018 survey of American office workers, respondents reported spending an average of 5.6 hours per day on email alone! Today's episode focuses on how you can significantly reduce your time spent processing and responding to the daily deluge of communications we...

Send us a text We've all experienced it: that dreaded energy slump when you're trying to get something done. It's not just related to the burger and fries you had for lunch. It's natural to have energy peaks and valleys during the day. Planning your day to take advantage of your circadian rhythm can give your productivity an immediate boost. Learn how in this episode, part 3 in...

Send us a text So many of us feel like we're stuck in a cycle of rush to work, do what's thrown at us, rush home, care for kids, and fall asleep in front of the TV. The secret to reclaiming your day is spending 10 minutes in the morning or evening planning it. Learn the four basic steps of planning your day to reflect your priorities. In the long run, having a great life starts right her...

Send us a text How many of us have binged on Netflix until 2 am and felt like crap the next day? Maybe you turned on the TV thinking "I've worked hard all day and I deserve some R&R", not necessarily intending to watch four episodes of "Game of Thrones" when you had to get up for work the next day. Learn how you can prevent this from happening, enjoy your day and get a...

Send us a text In the final episode of the series "Self-Confidence in Uncertain Times", we'll explore how it's easier to change your actions than to change your thoughts or feelings, and how the things you choose to do each day can affect how you feel about yourself. Want to get a snapshot of your own life in just minutes? Take the free Prior 10 Life Assessment at www.prior10.c...

Send us a text We know that assuming that people have fixed characteristics that will affect their performance is stereotyping and can limit their opportunities, and yet we do this to ourselves. We label ourselves in ways that can limit our own growth and affect our self-confidence. In this episode we'll be exploring the impact this can have and how we can work with our own self-limiting beli...

Send us a text We all have had people in our lives who help us feel good about ourselves. In this episode, we talk about relationships that can have the opposite effect on our self- confidence. We will also take a look at emotional contagion and how being around people who are negative can make us more vulnerable to feeling more depressed. Learn how to be in relationship with people who have a mor...

Send us a text Having positive self-esteem is essential if we want to live our lives with more focus and less stress. In this episode, we'll take a look at the surprising role of body mechanics, posture, facial expression and breathing in helping us feel more confident. This can, in turn, maximize our impact in our interactions with others at work and in our personal relationships. Want to ge...

Send us a text Let's take a break from our devices and have fun! In celebration of the Global Day of Unplugging this weekend, this episode is an unscripted brain dump of over 50 ideas for fun things you can do with friends, with a partner, with kids, and by yourself that don't involve screens. In addition to my own ideas, I've included ideas  that my kids wrote down when they were i...

Send us a text How often are you interrupted in a given day? And what about spacing out...getting distracted and then needing to come back to what you were doing before “Squirrel!” happened? There’s no way to eliminate interruptions and distractions, but there’s no question that they can definitely contribute to stress and exhaustion, where you feel wrung out at the end of the day. Let’s take a lo...

Send us a text Being a highly sensitive person can sometimes be challenging when you work with others, but it can also make you very valuable at the workplace. Learn how to embrace your sensitivity and the gifts it has to offer. Want to get a snapshot of your own life in just minutes? Take the free Prior 10 Life Assessment at www.prior10.com/assessment . The information contained and documents ref...

Send us a text Trust me, everyone makes mistakes, from little goofs to epic fails, including the people you think "have it all together". The difference lies in how you respond to  the mistake. Today we're talking about how we can avoid being stuck in a "what's wrong with me" loop and use these frustrating experiences as springboards for growth. Want to get a snapshot...

Send us a text Feeling a little joy starved? Reading is something you can do for minutes or hours at a time, and with digital and audio books as options, it's more accessible than ever. Join me and special guest Stephanie Leopold of The Readerly Collective as we discuss her novel (sorry, couldn't resist!) approach to book clubs and reading. Want to get a snapshot of your own life in just...

Send us a text Do you get excited to make a change in your life, only to find it falls flat a few weeks later? In today's episode I'll walk you through a step-by-step process for learning from your setbacks so you can keep making progress and finally experience lasting change.  Want to get a snapshot of your own life in just minutes? Take the free Prior 10 Life Assessment at www.prior10....

Send us a text Every January, we have anticipation about what the new year may hold, and we can get caught up in a wave of "New Year, New Me". This is the very type of thinking that can shackle us and keep us from experiencing the growth we want because it comes from a place of judgment. Learn how to deal with your inner critic (we all have one, myself included!) with kindness and how to...

Send us a text This got left out of Episode 18 😉 If you really want to be in the driver's seat in 2025, I have a special invitation for you. I’d like you to join me for the Values and Vision Party Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:00 Pacific time, 2:00 Eastern, and for our European listeners, that’s 7 PM London time . I’ll help you create a visual roadmap for 2025 using my free Canva template...

Send us a text Do you have dreams and goals for the new year? Now is the perfect time to create a roadmap for 2025 so you don't end up in December wondering where all the time went! And if you really want to be in the driver's seat in 2025, join me for the Values and Vision Party January 25 at 11:00 Pacific time, 2:00 Eastern, and for our European listeners, that’s 7 PM London time . A r...

Send us a text We all know that sleep is the foundation of our well-being. So why are sleep problems so common, and what can we do to improve our sleep? Sleep psychologist Dr. Daniella Marchetti joins us to explore the role of genetics, sleep environment, hormones, chronic pain, caffeine, exercise, and other factors and how we can optimize our sleep. Want to get a snapshot of your own life in just...

Send us a text Are you staying up late to get everything finished before 2024 comes to a close? Worrying that you won't be able to get it all done without burning the midnight oil? We'll look at how common this is and how to have a more relaxing December, wrapping it up with a meditation to help you feel centered and at ease. Want to get a snapshot of your own life in just minutes? Take...