Tip of the day (maybe the week or year actually) is that every day is a special occasion. It doesn't take a birthday or holiday to make us appreciate our family and friends. In fact, these everyday interactions hopefully make us appreciate the "special" days even more - at least…
You are in control! When we react to others actions towards us it can really throw our day off track. Let's not let that happen - we've got to stay in control of our mind, our thoughts, and subsequently the rest of our day. Don't let the negative vibes -…
How to start our days right... two basic things to help us kickstart our days and allow us to proceed to proceed with a positive mindset. These l'il reminders help pull me back as I veer of the tracks; it works for me and maybe (just maybe!) it works for…
The power of unity... when we work together we can do amazing things. This brief example of total strangers working to help someone is not only inspiring but also shows the true nature of who we are as a people. Pretty cool to see these days when the world (the…
You're the boss! Let's remember that as we go through the day. Your significant other, your supervisor at work, friends, etc... hopefully they are a good influence but always remember - we control ourselves. Confidence in ourselves leads to peace and happiness but it's all up to us to control.…
America... love it or leave it. To all the celebrities who say they're leaving the country - bu-bye! Gonna drive your car off of a cliff? Set yourself on fire? No you're not. Your sophomoric words are not what we need at this time and you all don't mean it…
5 things to quit doing right now... this pretty much sums up a lot of what we discuss here on SMFRThePodcast. Self-improvement, taking care of ourselves, simplifying our lives, and - ta da! - NOT overthinking things. Hope these l'il reminders help you as much as they help me. Love…
America the beautiful... we have to keep our freedoms to keep it that way - and to restore the freedoms that have been taken away from us. Like it or not, we are a bellwether for the rest of the world. As we go, so go other countries. Let's vote…
Media overload can take us down a nasty rabbit hole before we know it - and ruin our best laid plans and our good vibes amight? Think so y'all. Let's eliminate it by turning off the mainstream media's propaganda and so-called social media "friends" (aka bots and fringe followers), clearing…
We’re seeing increasing desperation from the media and government in their continuing attempt to divide us as a people. The more they try to fit us into boxes the more we should resist… and the more we are realizing what’s going on. Control is the name of their game, but…
Let it be... words of wisdom as The Beatles told us many years ago. So true; we can't change the past nor can we worry needlessly about the future. a great majority of times our worries never become reality and - if they do - rarely manifest themselves as we…
Train your brain not to worry... how to do it? Not easy but once we master it, it sticks with us. I've done it by blocking worrisome thoughts and easing them out of my l'il head. Not harshly or in an admonishing way, but by gently nudging them - telling…
Love your mind… and don’t be afraid to ask for help if you’re sad or just bummed out a lot. Happens to all of us; a little guidance for all of us in this short hope you check it out. Love all y’all!
A great book by Joseph Nguyen, who packs a lot of good stuff into 120 very-readable pages. This short (and accompanying podcast on SMFRThePodcast.com) focus on Ch 5 and reminds us that our natural stats of mind is happiness. It's only when we start thinking (and OVERthinking) that our mind…
Stay calm and things will work themselves out... easy to say. but often so hard to do isn't it? The reality of it (and a recurring theme here is) that getting all lathered up and overthinking does not good whatsoever. Let's practice staying calm, staying in the moment, and trusting…
The Struggle Bus is real, for all of us - but we have to endure the bumps and get off at the next stop. We can do it by lifting up each other, helping each other, whether in person or even over the interweb airwaves lol. In a world full…
I’ve got a secret… haven’t figured this stuff out. I just need these shorts as a reminder of how to stay on track. Hopefully helpful to you as well and love sharing with all y’all!
Got no mic, got no nothing, all I've got is the truth. Stay healthy, eat healthy, do whatever it takes to maintain your health so you're here for your loved ones. Life changing when it hits you; I'm (still) living proof, and yup, I love all y'all!
What can I give today... I'm paraphrasing a great little short by actor Steve Guttenburg. Just thinking about it will put a smile on your face. So calming and thoughtful, so - what CAN we give today to make others happy or just give them a moment to smile themselves.…
Sometimes we just need a l'il reset, as in a social media reset. Going through our accounts and getting rid of the garbage (overbearing political ads, media bias, whiny people, yup you get it). Let's focus on the good stuff that puts a smile on our face and helps give…
Pop the mind bubble. Let's not let lousy thoughts fester and grow in our minds... picture yourself popping that ugly bubble and get back to living in the moment. We are what we think about amiright? Yup. Love all y'all!
