The Art of Likability

"Going through the motions of life." I don't think any of us want to feel like we're move from day to day without any clear goal or reward. We want to feel motivated, driven...alive! What can you do to get as alive and motivated as you can be? In this episode of the Art of Likability, we talk about four methods you can use to avoid drifting purposelessly, to avoid feeling like you're floating through life...to feel alive! Remember: You Are Awesome!

Politics. Religion. Personal views. All taboo topics. Even calling out someone for being late becomes a touchy topic. Skirting these topics won't lead to the change you want to see in the world. What is the diplomatic and likable way to handle these situations? Find out in this episode of the Art of Likability! This episode is sponsored by Freshbooks! If you're looking to get a jumpstart on your financial logistics, head on over to www.freshbooks.com/arel for a free 30-day trial!

Ever at a loss for words when starting a conversation? It happens all the time. In this episode of the Art of Likability, we bring up one tip to use when you'd like to start up a conversation but just aren't quite sure what to say! This tip can work well for networking, dating, or for starting any kind of conversation! Let me know what you'd like to see at artoflikability.com/survey! Remember: You Are Awesome!

This week's episode on the Art of Likability is a pep talk on SIMPLICITY. Some people try to optimize everything and get nowhere. If it's fitness, they are obsessed with the perfect diet for their exact genetics...if it's dating, they are strung up on "the perfect words" Simpler idea: execute! If you're looking to simplify your online business and invoices, head on over to Freshbooks at www.freshbooks.com/arel to snag your 30-day free trial!

In today's episode of the Art of Likability, we lay out a three-step process for dealing with criticism. Most people automatically focus on their failures when they get criticized. It's almost like a natural reaction! We attempt to bypass this "natural reaction" by installing habits of being grateful. Jump in and check it out! This episode is brought to you by the fine people over at FreshBooks! Head on over to www.freshbooks.com/arel to snag a 30 day free trial of their accounting software!

Jake comes on today to talk to use about his experience in creating amazing times and memories for young people without need for alcohol, throwing sponsored parties for colleges (find a fraternity which can say that!). What I love about his experience in setting up sober parties is how Jake discovered friends and increased influence when he embraced his desire to have a good time without alcohol. How can you too stand out and win friends for who you are? Jump right into the episode....

Ever given someone advice and watched them NOT follow up with your advice? In this episode of the Art of Likability, we come up with a different way of giving advice. We focus on giving someone the environment to solve the problem. What advice comes up then becomes inextricably linked with you! Jump right into the episode to find out! Also check out our friends at Freshbooks.com/arel, who provide great advice on financial logistics and taking care of taxes! Remember: You Are Awesome!

In today's episode of the Art of Likability, we discuss a small tip you can use to make maximum likable use out of the presents you receive! If you're the one to receive the gift, you have an opportunity to make that gift GIVE BACK! Speaking of gifts, FreshBooks is offering a free trial of its accounting software at www.freshbooks.com/arel and enter "The Art of Likability" in the "How did you hear about us" section!  Remember: You Are Awesome! -Arel

It's the new year! Awesome. But how them resolutions going ?I got your back with a brand new way to approach your goals and goal setting in general. You've probably not thought of it this way. Go to freshbooks.com/arel and put in the how did you hear about us section "The Art of Likability Podcast" and get 30 days free of their new and improved software. And c'mon now, leave a 5 star review.

Ever notice how bad emotions feel so heavy, but happy emotions feel so light?  They could even swing from one extreme to another and back.  In this episode of the Art of Likability, we discuss how to control these emotional swings and keep yourself cool and calculating. Imagine that you don't like doing something, but if you can steel your mind to *get it done.*  Find out what I do to steel myself for ice cold showers. As always: You Are Awesome (and in control of your thoughts)!

We're starting to head into the new year, and this means that its time to put the last year and review and draw up plans for the upcoming one. In this episode of the Art of Likability, we talk about aligning your goals with a plan.  You want to find the intersection between excitability and believability! Remember: You Are Awesome!

You probably have already heard how important it is to say no, to be able to save your own time and energy.  But what's the best way of refusing someone without any awkwardness? In the latest episode of the Art of Likability, we review three ways to say no!  You'll find that some situations call for a more definite "no," where others are more of a gray area and need a little more tact. I hope you don't say "no!" to leaving a review and rating for this podcast, if you like it!

Holy cow, am I excited to have time management expert Elizabeth Saunders on the show!  What would it be like to be able to attack your day rather than feeling like you're reacting to one responsibility after the other? Time management is important for all of us, but I was also intrigued with how Elizabeth ties in faith to her organization with her new book Divine Time Management.   Let me know how important time management is in your life by tweeting me at @arelmoodie!

Triggered is NOT a good place to be!  Why let someone else control you when you can control yourself? Ever felt a rush of anger at something someone said, one hair short of a rage?  What can we do to take control of ourselves so we can always put our best foot forward? Yolanda Febles joins us on the show today to discuss how we can put our best foot forward and how to command your triggers so they don’t command you! Follow Arel on Twitter. Follow and Rate 5 Stars on iTunes.

Have you ever planned something out and it did not go the way you expected?  Ever done a podcast and then your 2-year old son suddenly wanted to co-star? Find out how I rolled with the punches when I recently made a mistake of the head and not of the heart in a speaking engagement. How do you roll with the punches?  Tweet me at @arelmoodie to let me and the Art of Likability team know! If you like this episode, please review and leave a 5 star rating! Remember: You Are Awesome!