'Shut Up, Brain' Podcast

Being single when you really want to have a significant other can be torture. A person can feel like they are missing out on life or that they are a fifth wheel to all of their friends who have partners. In this episode I talk about a few strategies you can use in order to thrive when you are single. Full Show Notes: https://www.brilliantside.com/054

Starting a new habit, any habit, can be a frustrating if you don't succeed in adding it to your life. It's even more annoying when that habit is something good that would help improve your life like meditating every day. In today's episode I share the secrets to successfully starting a meditation habit. Full Show Notes: https://www.brilliantside.com/053

Being in the grind of your work and projects can be a good way to make progress, but what if you have been hustling too long? A good way to determine this is if you are working just as hard as usual but not making the progress you'd like to see. How can you fix this? In this episode I go over the surprising technique that really helped me get 'unstuck' and I bet it will work for you too.  Full show notes: https://www.brilliantside.com/052

Our thoughts are so powerful they can change how we experience reality. This isn't hyperbole, it is the truth. In this episode I go over examples of people changing how they see colors based on their thoughts. I then teach you the powerful skill or reframing that can help you turn something negative into one of your greatest strengths. Full Show Notes: https://www.brilliantside.com/051

What you focus on and how you keep score is one of the most important things you decide for yourself. If you choose wisely it can lead to more happiness for yourself and those around you. If you choose poorly it ends in frustration, confusion, and disappointment!  In this episode I cover some common mistakes that people (including myself) have made when it comes to how we keep score. Full Show Note: https://www.brilliantside.com/050

If you have a friend with lots of potential but little motivation, how can you inspire them to improve their life? In this episode I talk about the best way to give advice so it is readily received. The tactics are a little counter intuitive, but very effective.  Full show notes: https://www.brilliantside.com/049

Are you having trouble making friends as an adult? It can be a lot more difficult than it was when you were a kid in school. This podcast episode goes over how to make friends, create deeper relationships, and live longer and happier! https://www.brilliantside.com/048

When your mind is going crazy with thoughts and emotions it can feel like you are in a hurricane. Like real life storms, this might not happen all the time but when it does it can create devastation in your life. This episode of the podcast is one that was recorded over a year ago when the podcast went by another name. I uncovered it from the archives to give it a re-release under the name 'Shut Up, Brain'.  Full Show Notes: https://www.brilliantside.com/047

You're phone can be your worst enemy if it is stealing your time and productivity. But you can turn that enemy into your most valuable assistant if you have the right apps installs. In this episode I go over the best apps as of 2018 that can help you improve all the major areas of your life. Mental health, knowledge, money, and productivity!  Full Show Notes: https://www.brilliantside.com/046

My top 5 Productivity tips for 2018! Full show notes: https://www.brilliantside.com/045

There is a scientific way to gain more luck and I want to show you how. In this episode I share a story of a singer who used this strategy to bring a lot of luck to her life and eventually strike it big. However, this method will bring both good luck AND bad luck in some amounts. It's not for the weak of heart, but for the brave action takers out there it can be the fuel you need to spark change in your life. Full show notes: https://www.brilliantside.com/044

If you struggle with anxiety during Sunday because you dread the start of the week, know that it doesn't have to be that way forever. There is a simple strategy you can use in order to reduce that beginning of the week anxiety and make you look forward to your Mondays! Even if you don't suffer from the Sunday blues, you are going to want to apply the technique in this episode so you can start your week off on a high note. #MeMonday Full show notes: https://www.brilliantside.com/043

If you claim you are lazy or a chronic procrastinator, I have a couple secrets that will unlock your potential. These are two methods that will help you become 10x more self motivated. Think about what you could do if the fire of motivation inside of you never dimmed? You could learn an instrument, study a language, build a company, write a book! Life gets much better when you cultivate an inner drive. Full Show Notes: https://www.brilliantside.com/042

The ultimate test for success can be found in a simple sentence uttered in the middle of a movie made in 1982. This question can lead you to more strength, more happiness, and more satisfaction in your life. This episode dives deep into the best wisdom that you can apply to your life today.  Can you pass the Barbarian Test?  Full show notes: https://www.brilliantside.com/041

When you fail at a goal it can be a shot to the gut that keeps you stuck in a depressed state for a long time. How can you recover from a failure quickly and be stronger on the other side? Peppered throughout the show are inspirational (and educational) stories about how people dealt with failure that can be directly applicable to your own life. I also share a few REAL techniques that can make recovering from failure easier for you. Link to show notes: https://www.brilliantside.com/040