The Motivated Mind

Your perspective determines your reality. Your experiences and perceptions determine how you process information and feel about your surroundings. Your problems are only as big as you make them. Your problems don’t cause negative feelings, your perspective does. In this episode, I discuss four ways to shift your perspective and focus on opportunity. In this episode we cover: Focusing on the facts and what you can control Distancing yourself from negativity Considering the bigger picture Recognizing your wins Become a subscriber: Get access to subscriber-only episodes, Q&A, and ad-free listening Follow me on social for more inspiration: Instagram Facebook Join the Facebook Group: Motivated Minds Start setting goals and achieving them: Schedule a one-on-one session Like this show? Please leave a review! Sponsors mentioned in this episode: HashDash Music by: Blaize Trulson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Alex Kuhn joins the podcast. Alex is the Founder of Born to Lead, which helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs become the leaders they were born to be and start, grow & scale 6, 7 & 8 figure businesses. We discuss everything from leadership and operating in your genius to building a business that aligns with you. In this episode we cover: True leadership Operating in your genius Cognitive dissonance Experimental mindset Building a business that aligns with you Free Success DNA program: alex-kuhn.com/themotivatedmind Become a subscriber: Get access to subscriber-only episodes, Q&A, and ad-free listening Follow me on social for more inspiration: Instagram Facebook Join the Facebook Group: Motivated Minds Start setting goals and achieving them: Schedule a one-on-one session Like this show? Please leave a review! Sponsors mentioned in this episode: HashDash Music by: Blaize Trulson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The balance between your work life and personal life is essential. Most think this balance is about simply dividing hours, and while it's part of it, it's not all. In this episode, I discuss four ways to improve your work-life balance, having the flexibility to get things done in your professional life, and still having time and energy to enjoy your personal life. In this episode we cover: Accepting that there is no perfect work-life balance Your mental health comes first Getting rid of perfectionism Structuring your days and prioritizing Become a subscriber: Get access to subscriber-only episodes, Q&A, and ad-free listening Follow me on social for more inspiration: Instagram Facebook Join the Facebook Group: Motivated Minds Start setting goals and achieving them: Schedule a one-on-one session Like this show? Please leave a review! Sponsors mentioned in this episode: HashDash Music by: Blaize Trulson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Willpower and self-control are two of the gears to success. It’s the ability to control behaviors in order to avoid temptations and to achieve goals. Just like anything else, we have the ability to increase our willpower and self-control. In this episode, I breakdown four practices to improve your self-control and the odds of achieving your goals. In this episode we cover: Removing temptations  Managing your stress  Rewarding yourself Getting more sleep Become a subscriber: Get access to subscriber-only episodes, Q&A, and ad-free listening Follow me on social for more inspiration: Instagram Facebook Join the Facebook Group: Motivated Minds Start setting goals and achieving them: Schedule a one-on-one session Like this show? Please leave a review! Sponsors mentioned in this episode: HashDash Music by: Blaize Trulson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Research shows that self-awareness is directly related to both emotional intelligence and success. So how do you improve self-awareness? In this episode, Jericho Bulaun joins the podcast to dive into exactly that. Jericho is a transformational coach and speaker that focuses on cultivating inner freedom through self-awareness. In this episode we cover: Forms of self-awareness Introspective and the value it brings to your life Effective exercises to improve self-awareness Follow Jericho Bulaun: Personal Instagram - @jerichobulaun  The D.E.E.P Show on Instagram - @thedeepshow The D.E.E.P Show Podcast - Spotify Become a subscriber: Get access to subscriber-only episodes, Q&A, and ad-free listening Follow me on social for more inspiration: Instagram Facebook Join the Facebook Group: Motivated Minds Start setting goals and achieving them: Schedule a one-on-one session Like this show? Please leave a review! Sponsors mentioned in this episode: HashDash Music by: Blaize Trulson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a world where we are overstimulated and pulled in 90 different directions it can be easy to lose focus on our goals, become distracted, or overwhelmed. How do you refocus and clarify your priorities? In this episode, I breakdown four tactics around clarifying your priorities, from creating effective and purpose-driven to-do’s to auditing your time. In this episode we cover: Defining who and what Laying out your tasks Auditing your time and delegating tasks Taking a closer look at your to-do list Become a subscriber: Get access to subscriber-only episodes, Q&A, and ad-free listening Follow me on social for more inspiration: Instagram Facebook Join the Facebook Group: Motivated Minds Start setting goals and achieving them: Schedule a one-on-one session Like this show? Please leave a review! Sponsors mentioned in this episode: HashDash Music by: Blaize Trulson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we step into a New Year many of us will continue to face hurdles. It's only natural that while we strive for growth, we will ultimately face additional challenges, adding bruises to the muscle of success. The trick is learning how to treat those bruises. How do you recover from failures? How do you bounce back and keep fighting? In this episode, I discuss four tactics around that recovery. In this episode we cover: Recognizing the impact of failure Fighting the mirage Taking the time to redefine success Focusing on the things in your control Become a subscriber: Get access to subscriber-only episodes, Q&A, and ad-free listening Follow me on social for more inspiration: Instagram Facebook Join the Facebook Group: Motivated Minds Start setting goals and achieving them:  Schedule a one-on-one session Like this show? Please leave a review! Sponsors mentioned in this episode: HashDash Music by:  Blaize Trulson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Goals are the first step towards planning for the future. Big and small, they can be the stepping-stones to a happier life, and the way we set them can make a difference to achieving them. So how do you go about setting goals? How do you make sure they are measurable, specific, and attainable? In this episode, I discuss five techniques for setting and achieving goals. In this episode we cover:  Purpose and commitment  Creating measurable and specific goals Being realistic and prioritizing Challenging yourself Gathering feedback and practicing self-awareness Follow Me on Social: Instagram Facebook Facebook Group One-on-one coaching sessions: Schedule Sponsors mentioned in this episode: HashDash Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Cory Camp joins the podcast. Cory’s been helping former athletes optimize their fitness, mindset, overall life performance, and the host of The Athletic Mindset podcast where he dives deep into the mental approach of elite athletes. We discuss bringing your awareness to new levels, achieving flow state, the dangers of putting your life on autopilot, and tips around balancing impatient action. In this episode we cover: Bringing your awareness to new levels Achieving flow state The dangers of putting your life on autopilot Balancing impatient action Follow Cory Camp:  Instagram  Facebook Twitter The Athletic Mindset Podcast www.corycamp.com Follow Me on Social: Instagram Facebook Facebook Group Sponsors mentioned in this episode: HashDash Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it possible to rewire the mind for optimal performance? The short answer is yes, but how do you take all of those puzzle pieces to form a new vision for psychological growth and self-mastery? In this episode, Ryan Bush joins the podcast to discuss exactly that. Creator of designingthemind.org with a vision to systematize self-improvement. Systems designer + author of Designing the Mind: The Principles of Psychitecture. In this episode we cover: Emotional algorithms and the art of restructuring Focusing on what you can control Behavior change and building habits Follow Designing the Mind and Sign Up For The Email Newsletter:  Instagram Twitter Facebook Email Newsletter Sponsors mentioned in this episode: HashDash Social Media: Instagram - @themotivated_mind Facebook - The Motivated Mind Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices