Living by the Mantras

Living by the Mantras: Parenting Wisdom with Phrases Kids Remember Do you want to live a life of no regrets? Colleen Souza talks with guest Bryan Souza about raising kids who take healthy risks, engage fully in life and live with fewer regrets, and about modeling that same mindset as parents. How do we keep kids safe and secure without being staid and boring? Join us! Colleen Souza shares practica...

Self-control fails less often from a lack of desire than from a lack of a plan. In this episode, Colleen opens her self-control toolbox and shares five tools parents can use with their kids: name your weak spots, remove the enemy, track and measure progress, practice positive self-talk out loud, and protect rest and sleep. It's practical parenting wisdom built on solutions, not problems, and on th...

Self-control is the ability to manage impulses, emotions, and behavior so a child can choose the next right action instead of the easiest one. It is not the absence of strong feelings. It is what a child does while those feelings are still there.  Training self-control is mostly training confidence and calmness.  In this episode we talk about the five practices that help parents build both. Buy th...

This week we are focusing on the steps that fuel a positive environment.  How do we consistently move our brains and our actions from the negative world around us to create a home that is focused on positivity? Listen in and find out! Buy the Book: Living by the Mantras https://livingbythemantras.com/living-by-the-mantras-book/ Subscribe to the Blog and Get 5 Free Mantras to Live by! https://livin...

Life is full of problems.  They will keep showing up.  The question is whether your house is a place that lives in them or a place that pivots and works through them.  Join us today and let’s talk about building a solutions based environment. Buy the Book: Living by the Mantras https://livingbythemantras.com/living-by-the-mantras-book/ Subscribe to the Blog and Get 5 Free Mantras to Live by! https...

When you walk in a room with positivity for what you are doing you change the energy around you and bring others along with you to make any job easy.  Let’s talk about how to win the job and make those around you better. Buy the Book: Living by the Mantras https://livingbythemantras.com/living-by-the-mantras-book/ Subscribe to the Blog and Get 5 Free Mantras to Live by! https://livingbythemantras....

Hard work comes in many forms but what is most important is that where we place our hard work is something we have passion about. Passion is contagious and not only does it push us forward, it changes the people around us. But how do we deal with those who don’t support us? Colleen shares how to chase your passions and ignore the haters. Buy the Book: Living by the Mantras https://livingbythemantr...

Discover the power of hard work.  A strong work ethic pushes us forward and gives us purpose.  Much of our life's conveniences have come to us through the hard work of others and we need to help ourselves and those around us step up and make things better through hard work.   Buy the Book: Living by the Mantras https://livingbythemantras.com/living-by-the-mantras-book/ Subscribe to the Blog and Ge...

This week we conclude our series on Overcoming Obstacles.  There is no escaping the inevitability of challenges occurring in life.  When they come, we need to embrace them and see how they make us better, smarter, and stronger.  Join us in a conversation about our mindsets with struggle. Buy the Book: Living by the Mantras https://livingbythemantras.com/living-by-the-mantras-book/ Subscribe to the...

This week we dive deep into mantra number seven: “I can’t yet,” focusing on overcoming obstacles by understanding the intricate balance between risk and opportunity cost (reward). Whether you’re pondering big life changes or daily choices, this episode will inspire you to look challenges in the eye and say, “I can’t yet” and then move forward anyway. Buy the Book: Living by the Mantras https://liv...

Achieving our “yet” takes some seriously big thinking:  big ideas, big dreaming, big belief.  In this episode we discuss 5 easy to use ideas that push us from thinking we can’t to knowing we can.  Join us for a quick jumpstart on what might be stopping you! Visit www. LivingByTheMantras.com to learn more about Colleen's offerings.

Living in the “yet” is about believing in possibilities but it takes a level of persistence and effort to avoid throwing in the towel and giving up.  In this episode we discuss how we can encourage effort in ourselves and others to push through obstacles with confidence and support.  Listen in! Visit www. LivingByTheMantras.com to learn more about Colleen's offerings.

We are jumping into a new series about the mantra:  I Can’t YET - Overcoming Obstacles.  Life is full of challenges.  We cannot avoid them altogether.  What we can do is create a growth mindset that helps us remember that we can learn, grow and become whatever we set our minds to!  In this episode, we have a special guest, Carlotta Verdi,  who shares her story of always growing so she can achieve!...

Life can feel daunting if we try to take it alone.  It’s a very big world out there!  In this episode, we are going to have a discussion about having mentors that help us grow, a village that makes us stronger and a system to keep us moving forward with focus and strength.   Visit www. LivingByTheMantras.com to learn more about Colleen's offerings.

Time is an illusive element and we can’t afford to simply let it slip by.  We will be looking at an approach to time management that breaks your day into manageable segments. Hang out with Colleen as she addresses the best way to schedule activities into those blocks of time so that you stay organized, productive and in charge of your amazing life! Visit www. LivingByTheMantras.com to learn more a...

This week we expose multitasking as a silent menace that fragments your attention and steals your potential. Discover why trying to do too many things can quietly sabotage your focus, and learn practical ways to prioritize your time, clear mental clutter, and establish strong boundaries. Reclaim your attention and channel your energy into what truly matters for a more intentional, extraordinary li...

Time is our most valuable and elusive commodity. It slips through our fingers while we’re busy crafting safety nets, second options, and “just-in-case” plans that quietly pull us away from the one thing that actually matters: our original dream. We confront the uncomfortable truth that Plan B isn’t protection, it’s procrastination in disguise. We have to learn to stay on target to move forward.  N...

Sometimes the best way to overcome our fears is to take them head on and make the conscious decision to not let them control us.  In this episode we are going to look at some straightforward ways to accept the fears and anxieties and ask them to sit in the back seat while we move ahead.  Join us for some great discussions as we finish our series on fear. Visit www. LivingByTheMantras.com to learn...

What are the core fears that prevent us from making change in our lives? Join us as we break down four major fears: fear of loss, resistance to change, dread of failure, and the surprising fear of success. Let’s discover how these fears quietly sabotage our progress and learn practical strategies to overcome them. If you’ve ever felt stuck because of fear, this episode might give you the clarity a...

Today we explore the courage required to make bold career moves before you feel fully ready. Learn practical risk management strategies that protect you while still letting you push boundaries, why following your heart often leads to the most fulfilling paths, and how stepping away from micromanagement unleashes real growth, innovation, and confidence for yourself, your family, and your team.   Vi...

Far too often we overthink our circumstances.  We move forward in our lives based on checklists or faces that may or may not lead to our best opportunities in life.  Today Kaden Conners, is with me to discuss the importance of intuition and our subconscious mind in overcoming fears and moving forward.  Visit www. LivingByTheMantras.com to learn more about Colleen's offerings.

Whether we make good choices or lousy ones, we have to be prepared for what happens because of our decisions.  In this episode we chat about establishing boundaries and keeping them as well as taking and teaching personal responsibilities when it comes to the choices we make.   Visit www. LivingByTheMantras.com to learn more about Colleen's offerings.

So many times we make our choices based on emotions or knee-jerk reactions.  In this episode we discuss the importance of using our personal values as a compass to keep our lives headed in the direction we want it to go and understanding how to keep our mindset focused and motivated. Visit www. LivingByTheMantras.com to learn more about Colleen's offerings.

This week Colleen is joined by her son, Timothy, as they explore the mantra "Keep Your Pants on!"—a reminder of choices' profound power and ripple effects on life, relationships, and future outcomes.  We dive into decision-making science, unpacking psychology and neuroscience on biases, emotions, and habits, with tips to overcome them. Visit www. LivingByTheMantras.com to learn more about Colleen'...

Parents modeling respect through daily actions is foundational.   We’re discussing practical strategies to instill respect in kids amid social media's challenges, from navigating online conflicts to fostering empathy offline. With inspiring stories, values-based mantras, and tips for consistent teaching, this episode empowers you to raise a respectful, resilient generation. Join us as we wrap up o...