The Verywell Mind Podcast

John Tesh is a musician, radio host, TV show host, and author. His impressive resume includes job titles like news anchor and host for the Olympics as well as host of Entertainment Tonight and creator of the NBA theme song. He’s won six Emmys, been nominated for two GRAMMYs, and has four Gold albums. He has also been awarded an Associated Press award for his investigative journalism. He’s written several books, including his most recent one which is called Relentless: Unleashing a Life of Purpose, Grit, and Faith. John overcame a lot of obstacles in life, including being suspended from college, being homeless, and facing a grim health prognosis.In this episode, he shares how to motivate yourself when you're struggling, how to use visualization in a helpful way, and the one kind of list everyone should create for themselves.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sometimes a slight shift in the way you establish a goal can greatly increase your chances of success.Setting a goal like, “I’m going to lose three pounds a week,” or “I’m going to pay off $500 in debt this month,” aren’t actually good goals to set.Sure, they’re measurable. But they involve a sort of all-or-nothing mentality. And a "success versus failure" mindset can zap your motivation and cause you to quit. So today I’m going to teach you the science behind goal setting.I’m sharing a secret formula for establishing a goal that can motivate you to succeed. In fact, when you set a goal like this, studies show you’ll probably exceed your expectations.It’s not just studies that convince me it’s effective. I’ve seen this simple strategy work well in my therapy office as well as in my own life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Felicia "The FeeNom" Spencer is a math teacher turned UFC fighter. After winning the Invicta Featherweight Championship, she went on to continued success in the UFC, taking on some of the elite fighters of all time (including Amanda Nunes and Cris Cyborg).Felicia offers some great tips that can apply to anyone who wants to face challenges, test their limits, and step outside their comfort zones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices