Stress-Less Living: Stop living life on Hard Mode

Self help is a multi billion pound industry… in 2020, the global self-improvement market was valued at $38.53 billion in 2020. And it’s projected to reach $105.6 billion by 2027! So clearly there is a massive need here… But is self-help actually working, or is does is end up doing more damage than good? Well, in this episode we’re gonna play devils’ advocate and take a look 3 reasons why consuming lots of self-help may be not helping you at all and, in fact, it could be taking your further away from happiness and life satisfaction.   SHOW NOTES – Free Online Training on Meditation (IMPORTANT NOTE: Enter the code: SLLOFFER at checkout to enrol for free).  

Meditation, when used effectively, can be one of the most powerful tools we can add to our life. BUT, many people are still a little bit confused about what it is and how to do it. And one of the reasons why is because of the many myths that have become attached to it. So in this episode of the podcast, we're going to be doing some myth busting! I'll be busting 5 common myths about meditation that many people still believe. And by clearing up these myths, you'll be able to start meditating with precision and power.   SHOW NOTES: – Books Mentioned: Stillness is the Key by Ryan Holiday. Mini-habits by Stephen Guise – Free Online Training on Meditation (IMPORTANT NOTE: Enter the code: SLLOFFER at checkout to enrol for free).  

We all have moments where we get knocked off balance. It doesn't matter how emotionally or spiritually evolved you are, it's going to happen – and, for some, it'll happen quite regularly. The most important thing, though, is how we respond to these moments. As Vince Lombardi once said, "it's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get back up..." In the emotionally triggering world that we live in, we need to have a range of strategies for dealing with unpleasant experiencing and for processing & regulating the unpleasant emotions that often come with these experiences.  And one great way to do this is using the S.T.O.P technique from mindfulness. So in this episode, we'll be breaking down the technique and also looking at how to make it even more powerful by sprinkling in some NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming).   SHOW NOTES: Books mentioned: Flow: The Psychology of Happiness by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi  – Free Online Training on Meditation (IMPORTANT NOTE: Enter the code: SLLOFFER at checkout to enrol for free).    

It's been said that "The Quality of your Life is Determined by the quality of the Questions that you ask"... Questions (when asked internally) will steer and guide our thinking so, when crafted & asked in a particular way, we can use them to: Overcome challenges & moments in our life where we get stuck. Come up with new & creative ideas. Help us get out of a 'dark' place. Create all manner of positive changes in our life. So in this episode of the podcast, we're going to be looking at 5 carefully crafted questions that (when asked internally) will instantly make like better.   SHOW NOTES: Want to do the Full Life Audit? Grab your FREE copy here: THE FULL LIFE AUDIT  

Ever feel like the world is constantly trying to pull your attention in a million different directions? Well, you're not alone! In this episode, we'll be diving deep into why distractions are such a big deal and how they can mess with not just your productivity but also your happiness. We’ll be exploring the three main reasons distractions happen and I'll also be sharing with you my all-time favourite technique for increasing focus and concentration so you can become distraction-proof. So, if you're ready to reclaim your focus and finally get stuff done, join me for this week's episode.   SHOW NOTES: Books mentioned: Deep Work by Cal Newport More info on The Marshmallow Test & Instant Gratification The Social Dilemma - Documentary that talks about how social media works – Free Online Training on Meditation (IMPORTANT NOTE: Enter the code: SLLOFFER at checkout to enrol for free).

Is luck something you either have or don't have? Or is it possible to influence how lucky you are? Well, in his book, The Luck Factor, Richard Wisemen says that luck is absolutely something that we can increase through simple mindset & behavioural changes. So in this episode of the podcast, I'll be discussing 4 BIG takeaways from Wiseman's book that will help you start to increase your luck today.   SHOW NOTES: – For more tips on luck, check out The Luck Factor by Richard Wisemen – Other book mentioned: Blink by Malcolm Gladwell – Free Online Training on Meditation (IMPORTANT NOTE: Enter the code: SLLOFFER at checkout to enrol for free).  

Hey friends! 🌟 In this episode of The Stress Less Living Podcast, we're diving once again into mindfulness & how to be more present.  So if you often find yourself lost in thought, overthinking, or feeling disconnected, then this one's for you! I'll be sharing five powerful yet simple strategies to help you live more in the moment. Trust me, these tips can make a world of difference! Ready to be more present and enjoy life to the fullest? Tune in and let's get started! SHOW NOTES: – Free Online Training on Meditation (IMPORTANT NOTE: Enter the code: SLLOFFER at checkout to enrol for free). – Books Mentioned: The Psychopath Test by Jon Ronson – The Mindful Dog and it's owner (Image):  

What if you could capture some of that bliss that you used to experience (naturally) as a child? And what if you could become more connected with the present moment rather than being stuck in your head all the time? Well, one way to re-connect with this more simple and blissful way of existing, is to practise The Beginner's Mind. The Beginner's Mind is where you drop expectations and look at life through a fresh lens. And when we approach life like this, our attention returns to the moment and we start to tap into so much of the natural joy and bliss that life has to offer.   SHOW NOTES – Free Online Training on Meditation (IMPORTANT NOTE: Enter the code: SLLOFFER at checkout to enrol for free):    

Many people like to use meditation apps to help the relax at the end of a busy & stressful day. And, while these apps can be useful, a lot of the time they're used to 'zonk' out and disconnect from experience and this is not what meditation is really about. Meditation done powerfully is about the opposite: it's about connecting more! It's about connecting more with yourself, your experiences, and the greater systems that you belong to. So in this episode of the podcast, I'll be going through the 3 essential steps that you need to do that will help you meditate powerfully every single time. SHOW NOTES – Free Online Training on Meditation (IMPORTANT NOTE: Enter the code: SLLOFFER at checkout to enrol for free): - Like to join the waiting list for The Peaceful Professional Meditation Programme? Click here to be added

One of the things that makes life harder work than it needs to be is not being able to forgive.  Holding on to all the anger, hurt, resentment, the bruising of the ego, and, in general, just not being able to move on. Forgiveness can be a tough one to process, especially if we believe that we've been properly betrayed or treated badly. So in this episode of the podcast, we'll be taking a look at the art of forgiveness. I'll be going through a 2-step process you can use to get some resolution and finally move on. SHOW NOTES – Free Online Training on Meditation (IMPORTANT NOTE: Enter the code: SLLOFFER at checkout to enrol for free):