“And once the storm is over, you won’t remember how you made it through, how you managed to survive. You won’t even be sure, whether the storm is really over.…

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At the age of 14, don Miguel Ruiz Jr. apprenticed to his father don Miguel Sr. and his grandmother, Madre Sarita. From that early age, he was called upon to translate Madre Sarita’s prayers, lectures and workshops from Spanish into English. Through interpreting for Madre Sarita, don Miguel Jr. came to understand the power of faith.

Don Miguel Jr.’s apprenticeship lasted 10 years. When he reached his mid-20’s, his father intensified his training. At the apex of this powerful journey don Miguel said to his eldest son, “Find your way out. Go home and master Death by becoming alive.”

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Hey Gang, in todays episode I talk about and reflect on why living with fulfilment and freedom are the key to raising our level of happiness in life. No matter…

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“Be you because everyone else is already taken.” Oscar Wilde

Susanna Halonen is the one and only Happyologist. Her mission is to teach others to find happiness from within so they can succeed in their career, relationships and life. She is an accredited life coach, a positive psychology practitioner and a published researcher. She is also the author of columnist for Huffington Post and has held keynote talks at numerous conferences including three TEDx events.

Having mastered the science of happiness both literally and personally. She left an unhappy corporate life to complete a Masters of Science in Applied Positive Psychology and to become a qualified life coach. She quit pessimistic thinking and trained herself to become an optimist. Along the way, coining the title ‘Happyologist’.

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"Your big opportunity may be right where you are now." Napoleon Hill.   In this episode I discuss how we can go about turning our negative thoughts in to more…

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Ambra holds an MA in English and a project management professional (PMP) certification. She spent fifteen years working with Accenture, AECOM, and other Fortune 500 companies both in the US and abroad, building expertise in change management, knowledge management, communication, and training. Then Ambra embarked on a new journey.

This new era of Ambra’s life began when she and her husband headed off to celebrate their youngest son’s college graduation, only to find he could not get out of bed. Not knowing where to go or who to turn to, Ambra embarked on a journey of discovery. Her new book, Escape from Dark Places: Guideposts to Hope in an Age of Anxiety and Depression, chronicles her journey and what she learned about the causes of anxiety and depression and what mums and others, typically sidelined from the recovery process, can do to help young people manage their disorders and thrive.

Intrigued by the promising millennial generation, Ambra is pursuing her passion for helping these anxiety-ridden young people find their way.

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In follow on to last weeks episode, this week I discuss the finer details of my particular challenge and how I am finalising the plan of attack. In particular I discuss lead and lag measures, tracking our progress, scheduling, removing temptations and knowing your triggers, and setting rewards along the way.

Join us at Challenge 2 Transformation here. 

If you are joining us you too should have a starting plan – today let’s build on that. You should have a clear vision of what you want to achieve, the ultimate goal, and and some idea around the goals that will help you get there. Last week we discussed setting SMART goals that will ultimately help you accomoplish the challenge you set. If your goals are not SMART, fool proof, then they will be hard to act on and complete. Also, they should all assist in accomplishing your ultimate goal. (more…)

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“Life is not a spectator sport so show up for the game.”

Cara Bradley, author, yoga teacher, mental strength coach, entrepreneur, and former pro-skater, has devoted more than three decades to movement disciplines and has coached hundreds of thousands of people. Cara Bradley, athlete turned renowned yoga and mindfulness expert, reveals how to wake up, show up, and shine everyday.

Living an extraordinary life and feeling awake and fully alive is not about doing more, but about being more. It isn’t about achieving more; it’s about experiencing more. When you shift beyond your to-do lists and drama-led stories and show up in this moment, you will experience a profound sense of clarity, vitality, and confidence. Wake up right here and now, and unleash your natural genius. (more…)

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