Do you have close friends? Do you desire close friends? Building close friendships take intention and creativity. We can feel we don't have the time or maybe there are past hurts that get in our way but friendships actually have an impact on our emotional, mental and physical health. Today we talk about what you can do to create and foster close friendships in your life. Please don't forget to subscribe and please leave us a review! Thanks friends! mindoverchaos.com claudinesweeney.com

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How To Create Close Friendships

Spoiler alert. You're getting older. Not something we always like to talk about and we even joke about. But aging is one of those natural processes that we humans try to deny. We cover up with make up, we get some cosmetic procedures done but what if aging goes deeper than that? Like in our hearts and our minds? In today's episode we dive into the topic of aging and share some tips that may actually help you age gracefully. It may not be what you think. Please check us out at mindoverchaos.com and claudinesweeney.com. Subscribe and share this podcast with a friend!

How To Age Gracefully

Its not easy to persevere when things get hard. Can we agree? When challenges pop up we can tend to lose hope and we may give up, whether in physically or even in our hearts. Today's episode, we talk about perseverance and how to get better at it. Its a skill we all can develop but the key is our perspective. Listen in for tips on how you can strengthen that perseverance muscle so you can rise up and shine in your life. Please remember to subscribe, share with a friend and check us out at claudinesweeney.com and mindoverchaos.com for more resources.

Perseverance

When we are going after any goal in our life, career or wellness, many times we get tired or fed up when we aren't reaching the results we desire. Why is this? It all comes down to motivation. In today's episode, we talk about the motivational triad - Our brain's conditioning to seek pleasure, avoid pain and conserve energy. When we are aware of this concept in our own lives it opens us up to choosing differently and having greater success in reaching those goals! Please don't forget to subscribe, share this episode with a friend and find more resources at claudinesweeney.com and mindoverchaos.com.

Why I Still Can't Reach My Goal

"So much to do. So little time." Have you caught yourself saying this? How about, "I wish I had more time in the day"? Most, if not all of us, have felt burdened by the endless demands and to-dos that we lose out on spending time on what we care about most. In today's episode, we share practical tips for budgeting your time (as we often do with money) so you can enjoy the things that matter most and still feel accomplished and productive at the end of the day.  Don't forget to subscribe, share with a friend, and join our Facebook community of Risers & Shiners here!

Tips For Budgeting Your Time

Last week we talked about ways to minimize and manage daily stress. This week we talk in depth about one method that has proven to be efficient and effective when dealing with daily stress and anxiety. It's called the Brain Dump. Today, we talk about what it is exactly and how to use it to get you feeling less stressed and anxious when going about your day. Who doesn't want that?! Please don't forget to subscribe, share with a friend and find more resources at mindoverchaos.com and claudinesweeney.com.

Brain Dump Method for Managing Stress

Stress. That dreaded word that we can all relate to. Sometimes we feel we have too much stress in our lives to even know what to do with. We can become irritated, overwhelmed and burned out. Definitely not enjoying life or feeling our best. In today's episode, we share tips on how to minimize and manage the day to day stress in your life so you can rise up from under the pressure and live your best and be your best! Please check us out at mindoverchaos.com and claudinesweeney.com.

Tips For Managing Daily Stress

As ladies, we can become so consumed with the never ending responsibilities and ever growing lists of to-dos to a point we become all business and no play. Having fun has been proven over and over again to increase overall happiness and even your health! In today's episode, we share some personal stories of our own and ways you too can bring more fun back into your life. Don't forget to subscribe and check us out at mindoverchaos.com and claudinesweeney.com.

Bringing The Fun Back

Shame. We have all felt it at one point or another. It's that single emotion that can cause such devastation in our lives by making us believe the painful narrative in our own minds. And that is why it can be difficult to overcome. But very much possible! In today's episode, you'll get tips on how to overcome that painful feeling of shame so you can rise up and shine your best self. Full of confidence!

Overcoming Shame

Have you ever thought there isn't enough time in the day or money in the world? Chances are you wrestle with a scarcity mindset. Truth is, most of us do. In today's episode, we tackle the scarcity mindset and offer practical methods you can take to think, feel and live more abundantly. Don't forget to subscribe, share this episode with a friend and check us out at claudinesweeney.com and mindoverchaos.com for more resources. 

From Scarcity To Abundance

Communication in marriage is a continual learning curve. We know this very well. In today's episode, we share our personal successes and failures in communicating with our spouses and certain practicals we have learned and researched that you can implement today to strive for smoother communication in your own marriage. Don't forget to subscribe, share, leave a review and check us out over at claudinesweeney.com and mindoverchaos.com.

How To Have Healthy Communication In A Marriage

Entitlement is one of those characteristics that we can see in someone that isn't the most attractive, right? Someone who thinks others "owe" them something. Sometimes that entitlement feeling can even creep into our own hearts if we aren't careful. In today's episode, we talk about what entitlement might look like and things you can do to keep a heart of gratitude or keep boundaries in a relationship where entitlement might be involved. Check us out at claudinesweeney.com and mindoverchaos.com for more resources.

Entitlement

"Patience is a virtue", they say. Easier said than done, right? When we have unmet expectations or things aren't happening on our timeline we can be frustrated, angry, discouraged and maybe even give up. We have been there! In today's episode, we share practical steps you can take that will help you decrease the frustration you may be experiencing and find yourself becoming more patient and trusting in the process! Don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with a friend. claudinesweeney.com mindoverchaos.com

How To Be More Patient

How do I regulate or manage my emotions? This is a very common question yet oftentimes we don't believe we actually can. The truth is we CAN be more in control of our emotions. That's right! And it starts in our thoughts. In todays episode, we share tips on how to better manage your emotions so you can be more in control of your life and your relationships rather than living on autopilot. Emotional regulation is the practical step towards emotional resiliency. Don't forget to subscribe, share this episode with a friend and check us out at claudinesweeney.com and mindoverchaos.com.

Emotional Regulation

Nervousness is one of those uncomfortable emotions that flow through our body quite often. Although nervousness and anxiety feel very similar, nervousness is quicker to move on. In today's episode, we talk about the distinction between nerves and anxiety and what you can do to minimize the stress nervousness has on you so you can feel confident and not shy away from doing amazing things! Don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with a friend. claudinesweeney.com mindoverchaos.com

What To Do About Nervousness

Two women from different stages of life come together to talk about the struggles we all face. Out of the darkest moments of our lives we have found our way out and into peace, joy and a fulfilled life. Now, we have embarked on a journey to share our stories with you. Real, raw, and faith-filled conversation about our trials and triumphs. Bringing hope, insight and weekly tips that, you too, can rise up and let your light shine bright.

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