On our previous podcast, we talked about how you should never stop dreaming. However, a dream is just a dream until you put together a plan of action. Then that dream becomes a goal, and with the proper amount of effort, that goal becomes a reality.

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Turing Dreams into Reality

You can not expect people to live up to your expectations of them, they can only live their best life, even if you think they can do better. If you expect someone to act a certain way or respond in a certain way, you are setting yourself up for disappointment; you can only accept who they are and be ok with the decisions they make, even if you think they are wrong. That does not mean you need to tolerate the behavior. If they are someone, you should not be around you need to cut ties. But you can not expect them to change.

Expectations - A Recipe for Disappointment

As we grow up, our dreams get crushed. It may be because you realize that you are 5'2" and not really the best fit in the NBA, or because someone said you were not good enough. We dare to dream as kids and as our hopes and dreams get crushed by life, we stop dreaming all together. It is just easier that way right? Why get our hopes up? Stay safe! Nope, that is a big pile of steaming dog crap. If you quit dreaming you resign yourself to a life of mediocrity. Lets start dreaming again.

Don't be Afraid to Dream

Don’t procrastinate. Sounds easy enough right? We all do it, the goal is to recognize it and take control over it when it rears its nasty head. Procrastination is mostly a habit that derives from our natural tendency to take the easy route. Today we talk about the tools we deploy to help curb our tendency to procrastinate.

How to Overcome Procrastination

We all have a vision of what our perfect workday looks like. Could we start taking steps to make that perfect day a reality? I think we can. Most days will not be perfect. Life happens, however, most of us are nowhere near the vision of what we would consider a perfect day. So, instead of staying the same, why not take steps to make your days as close to perfect as possible. Today that is what our talk revolves around.

SSP Podcast S2E7 What Does Your Perfect Day Look Like?

SSP Podcast S2E6 Frustration, Mold and Pee When it comes to frustration we all have a choice, we can either respond or we can react. Whenever frustration comes your way how do you handle it? Do you respond to it or do you react to it? In today's episode, we talk about a weekend that started very frustrating and how we made a choice to respond in a positive manner instead of reacting negatively. You get to hear about how Shannon almost needed to pee in a cup. Then we asked the question have we been poisoned with mold?

SSP Podcast S2E6 Frustration, Mold and Pee

She said I am a hoarder and the clutter was driving her crazy. So she gave it all away! Find out how we deal with clutter and a few tips on how to clear a cluttered mind and a cluttered desk.

SSP Podcast S2E4 Your Clutter vs My Clutter

Do not compare somebody else's middle with your beginning. Often we judge ourselves by what we see in other people. Our perception is that their lives are much better than they actually are. It comes down to the grass is always greener on the other side. Often times we think our life would be so much better if we just had, if we just did, if we just were… We need to realize that our lives have unlimited potential. It is up to us to unleash that potential. If we are not where we want to be at this exact moment it is up to us to start taking the steps to get to where we want to go. It is up to us to change so that our future changes. However, without a change today there will be the same tomorrow. So, if you're looking at someone else thinking I wish I had, I wish I was, I wish I were… Now is the time to stop judging their middle and start your beginning.

SSP Podcast S2E4 Dont Compare The Beginning

At What Age Do We Give Up? This week the question arose, at what age do we stop achieving in life and become comfortable with life? For Little Shannon, at the age of 30 you start wondering if this is how life will always be? Am I doing anything purposeful? I think you start questioning life around that age. By 35 I think people just say this is my life and I am too old to change it. Why do you think this happens? Join us as we walk you through the 15 tip article below for reasons why people give up on their dreams. We walk you through the article with personal stories of failures that turned to success. We believe when you apply the failure as a lesson and move forward success will be achieved. Listen in to today's podcast to help you apply tips to your life to reach the top!

S2E3 At What Age Do We Give Up?

Standing Stronger Podcast Season 2: Episode 2 Why does it matter? Welcome back: What is new since last week with Big Shannon? What is new with Little Shannon? Last week before school starts. Jordan starts 7th grade and Makenzie starts VPK. I am a Senior. Looking forward to a routine again. Summer is fun but I work best with a plan for the week. So we strive to help our listeners feel as they are not alone here. We all face trials in a day but that does not define who we are. So this week we will share how overwhelmed we can get in a day. Your attitude matters! An example for me is saying yes to to many things. Me, a wife, a mom, a business owner, a cheer coach, a friend. If I go on then I could break down what each of those jobs entail but we do not have time for that. But the overwhelming feeling to accomplish so much in a day becomes exhausting. Big Shannon discuss his day of overwhelming things What helps us stay on track: Starting the day with exercise Having a schedule of task Time Management in the schedule Cut off time from work Sleep When you start to feel overwhelmed, Take a step back, take a deep breath, and release.

Why Does It Matter

Welcome Back- Season 1 was about anxiety, depression, suicide attempt, child abuse, brain surgery, dad passing, and knowing that you are not alone. The struggles are real and we did our best to bring hope to the hopeless and have healing for ourselves during that time. Nowwwww we are on to the next chapter. We are thriving, happy, struggling, broken at times but better together. We are here in Season 2 to continue bringing hope and to bring laughter in our everyday lives and to help our listeners understand that we all have trials or struggles but those things do not define us!

Why are we back?

 Today we talk to the Christian Counselor that helped me through one of the toughest times of my life. Lisa has been a professional counselor for over 20 years.  She works with individuals, couples, families, and children.  She treats issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, stress, parenting, behavior management, and childhood abuse issues.  Lisa is a Christian and is very active in her church. Lisa was a great help to me and see really brings a ton of helpful advice to today’s podcast. See discusses some signs and symptoms you may experience with depression and then lays out how we can coupe with those feelings. It is a great podcast full of helpful hints and tricks to living a better life.   Subscribe to the Podcast [saf feature=”itunes” cta=”Subscribe on iTunes”] [saf feature=”stitcher”] Support The Show Our Podcast and site is sponsored by you, the listener. If you feel you like to become a friend of the show and show your support please visit our Patreon page. It have some cool perks and prizes for our supporters. The post SS014 Talk To A Professional appeared first on How to Be Successful in Life and Business – Mind - Body - Family - Business.

SS014 Talk To A Professional

 What is Anger? A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility What is Rage? Violent, Uncontrollable anger Big Shannon’s background with Anger and Rage…. Little Shannon the emotion of anger usually comes from your disappointment in something due to an expectation you have set. Unknown author- Story on Pinterest about the wolves…. how do you feed evil? Talk about it to the wrong people that add fuel to the fire. how do you feed good? seek wise counsel, someone who is calm, realistic, good character, someone you trust. Don’t go looking for someone to just agree with you to make you feel better about the situation. Where there is anger there is always underneath pain- Author unknown Ask yourself where does the anger generate from? Who or what are you really angry at?Do you take it out on the wrong people? Buddha- Holding onto anger is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. Forgiveness has to happen. Harden heart will infect every day!!! Tips to release Anger Pray about it Respond instead of react refocus negative energy on something positive- work out- yoga- BREATHE Talk about it to wise counsel and then let it go— do not let it control you or define who you are   Subscribe to the Podcast [saf feature=”itunes” cta=”Subscribe on iTunes”] [saf feature=”stitcher”] Support The Show Our Podcast and site is sponsored by you, the listener. If you feel you like to become a friend of the show and show your support please visit our Patreon page. It have some cool perks and prizes for our supporters. The post SS 013 Rage Monster appeared first on How to Be Successful in Life and Business – Mind - Body - Family - Business.

SS 013 Rage Monster

 In today’s episode we cryptically describe a situation that is happening in our lives and how the fear of the unknown has crept it. So we thought it would be perfect to talk about fear today, and we lay out 4 tips on how you can confront and overcome your fears. Get out of the fear cycle Face your Fears Realize that most of the fear you experience is simply made up in your own mind Let go and let God handle it   Resources talked about in today’s podcast: The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands Subscribe to the Podcast [saf feature=”itunes” cta=”Subscribe on iTunes”] [saf feature=”stitcher”] Support The Show Our Podcast and site is sponsored by you, the listener. If you feel you like to become a friend of the show and show your support please visit our Patreon page. It have some cool perks and prizes for our supporters. The post SS 012 Big Fat Scaredy Cat appeared first on How to Be Successful in Life and Business – Mind - Body - Family - Business.

SS 012 Big Fat Scaredy Cat

 Have you ever sat and watched water boil? Man, it takes forever! However, if yo u put it on the stove, walk away, and continue to works… it boils in no time flat. So, how can we apply this principle of boiling water into our everyday lives? Thant is what we talk about in today podcast. 3 Tips to making the water boil… Know The process Keep Working Know The end result Resources talked about in today’s podcast: The Best Yes: Making Wise Decisions in the Midst of Endless Demands Subscribe to the Podcast [saf feature=”itunes” cta=”Subscribe on iTunes”] [saf feature=”stitcher”] Support The Show Our Podcast and site is sponsored by you, the listener. If you feel you like to become a friend of the show and show your support please visit our Patreon page. It have some cool perks and prizes for our supporters. The post SS 011 Watching Water Boil appeared first on How to Be Successful in Life and Business – Mind - Body - Family - Business.

SS 011 Watching Water Boil

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