Why does everything go wrong after you plan? I think we all know the answer: life happens right? We all have days where even the best laid plans go sideways. When facing problems in life, it's important to remember that unexpected life events can happen, and that's okay. It's all…
Take charge... recharge! When our car is low on gas, we don't tow it off, we fill 'er up. Same with our phones when they run out of juice. So why sell ourselves short and give up, or even worse, feel worthless. Boy can that spiral down quickly and screw…
Even when our day is planned, unexpected things pop up, like an unexpected task. But sometimes, a quick fix and a nice person can save the day. It's a reminder that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference in our day and put us back on track…
Our peace is a gift, so says Instagram guru Benjamin Lundquist, and it's true. We can't let worry rob and anxiety rob us of our peace, and one another level - our sleep. He also states that overthinking will drain our energy and we know that's also true. So let's…
We can do anything, just not everything - well, at least not all at once. When things get backed up and we start to get off track, let's prioritize and do the hard stuff first - and watch everything else get easier. This brings our stress levels way down and…
We are - truly - the champions in our lives. We fall and get back up. We encounter personal, financial, or health issues... we get back up. No matter how hard it is, no matter how much we may feel insignificant or defeated in our days, we simply have to…
Always heard we should walk after eating, but never thought much of it. You know how it is; we go sit and watch TV or just chill. Well I've been walking or riding my bike after chowing down and it's really energizing, plus it helps with digestion. Hey I'm no…
Deal with it, get on with it! We can't let things get to us and absolutely ruin the rest of our day. We have to learn to deal with issues and move on, right? Hard to do, but then again, mental health ya know? Plus we are the kings and…
The power of the tongue is real - and so is the power of the mind. What we say goes right to the ol' subconscious gray cells, so let's make sure we're speaking positively and with confidence in our own abilities and plans. Again, a recurring theme here on SMFRThePodcast…
Take a break... a common. theme here but it can't be overstated. Went on the annual Wine Walk on The Hill neighborhood in St Louis and cleared the ol' gray cells of the past weeks' concerns. We all need to do stuff like this, even if it's just getting up…
How to restart one of "those days". If our day starts off wrong - often through no fault of our own. it can snowball and things can go downhill in a big hurry. I put everything down and walk away and take a walk or just chill for a bit.…
We help ourselves when we help each other. When I started SMFRThePodcast, I did it because it was a - sort of - therapy for myself. I found that many of you all could relate and really took your comments and suggestions to heart. Well here we are 200 video…
Help ourselves by helping others... I started the ol' SMFRThePodcast as a sort of therapy for myself. I needed (and still need) to be reminded of little life lessons and daily routines to stay positive and focused - then found many of y'all could relate so I kept it going.…
One simple way to overcome loneliness is to just get out and about and meet new folks - or re-connect with old friends. Almost sounds too simple but, lordy, it makes sense doesn't it? We can choose to be alone but that's not the same as loneliness right? So get…
Get some me time, i.e. take a break... sound familiar? Yup I know I beat this theme to smithereens (great 80's band by the way), but we really need to remember to put ourselves first. So important to our health both physically and mentally. So get out of town and…
Step outside, get some good ol' Vitamin D and sunshine on your bad self. Even if It's not really sunny out, just getting away from the tasks at hand and getting a l'il fresh air can - and will - make a crummy day instantly better (and a decent day…
Give yourself a break because... you deserve it! I don't live in the legendary neighborhood The Hill in St Louis, but when I need to change my perspective or just clear my mind, there's not many better places to take a walk and enjoy the day in its' simplicity. Likewise,…
That's The Way The World Goes 'Round by John Prine. Thought a l'il explanation was needed about the full video I simultaneously uploaded here. Perhaps something a bit different but then again, John Prine taught me a lot about life through his songs, so maybe it's not so different after…
John Prine and Emerald Guitars - or more specifically my friend Alistair Hay, Emerald’s founder. Two very unique professionals who take (or in John’s case, took) pride in their craft and are beloved and admired by many worldwide. PS Apologies for not doing a professional recording - I had an…
The gift of time is truly a gift. Sometimes we go through our days wishing a bad day would end, or perhaps we're anticipating an event in a few days. Well as we know, nothing is promised so let's enjoy every moment we can and in doing so, enjoying the…
No matter what life throws at us, if we have a plan we believe in - don't give up! When the haters come out, when nobody gives a flip about you or yur goals... screw it. Let's plow through, continue to build character, and know we're doing our best. Wow,…
Let's change our perspective, or perhaps just re-set it. We can do this in simple ways, like taking a different route to work, maybe changing up lunch spots, visiting different friends... you get it. Doing things just a bit differently can give us pause for thought and change our thinking…
Let's get our swagger back ok? Maybe it was COVID, government or political stupidity, media overload... whatever happened,, many of us lost our self-confidence and yes, our swagger so to speak. I know I did at times and had to learn to tune out the garbage and get on with…
Think lightly, as said by the famous Aldous Huxley... and ease your mind. It's a variation on our common themes here on SMFRThePodcast... staying in the moment, living our best lives, etc. When we start thinking too deeply (about the wrong stuff) we can quickly go down the ubiquitous "rabbit…
