Having It ALL: Conversations about living an Abundant Loving Life

Do you think vision boards are useless? A lot of people do. And I don't blame them. The idea of making a dream list for your life and watching as it magically appears, does seem pretty unrealistic. But what if you could make the tool work in your life with a few tweaks? In today's episode I share with you my process for creating a vision board that isn't useless, and in fact can be like a wish list for your life.  Link: Join me on my Purpose Webinar - https://www.matthewbivens.com/purpose/

What subjects are off limits to you? What things do you avoid in your life like the plague?! Most people have some topics that they refuse to address. These "taboo subjects" are robbing you of your power, your freedom and your life! If you want to truly have it all and live the life you're meant to live, then you MUST start addressing these things in a real way. Today I talk about how to do just that.   Links: Work with me 1-on-1  https://www.matthewbivens.com/coaching/

I am concerned for your life. Real talk. If you identify yourself as "busy" and wear your busyness like a badge of honor, then there's a great chance you're putting your health at risk. Today I'm bringing you a conversation with Dr. Garland Vance, who not too long ago was told by his doctor "I am concerned for your life". Garland and I dive into the events that led up to his doctor visit, and the dramatic life changes he made as a result. Link: http://www.gettinunbusybook.com/home-page

Don't know what your purpose is? YOU'RE SCREWED! You know I'm just playing, but that's how so many of us feel when we cannot answer the all important question, "What is your life purpose?" Today's conversation may seem a bit contradictory from what I've been talking about the last two weeks, but trust me that it's all connected! Links: Register for my FREE webinar on finding your life purpose: https://www.matthewbivens.com/purpose/  

Are you able to answer the question -- "What would have to happen in order for you to feel fulfilled in your life?" If you're struggling with feeling fulfilled then LISTEN UP! Today I'm sharing with you a very simple method for answering that fulfillment question, so you can both FEEL and BE more fulfilled in your life. Links: My Free Purpose Webinar - http://matthewbivens.com/purpose My Course on Purpose, Fulfillment, and Passion - http://matthewbivens.com/blueprint

What is your life's purpose? There was a time when hearing that question made me feel ashamed (that I didn't have an answer), jealous (of all the other people who were seemingly on their path), and confused (at not having a clue about how to figure it out). But all of that changed in an instant for me, and that's what I'm sharing with you in today's podcast! Links: My free "Find Your Purpose" webinar - https://www.matthewbivens.com/purpose/

How do you define purpose, vision and passion? I've had a love hate relationship to purpose, vision and passion. I love them because they are at the heart of creating a truly fulfilled and magical life, and that's what I'm playing for. But I hate them because when I've felt I've lacked any or all of them, I judged myself so harshly. Today I'm talking about the difference between purpose, vision and passion, how they interact with one another, and why they're key ingredients to having it all.

How can you create more balance in your daily life? Do you have a clear answer to this question based off of personal experience, empirical evidence and thorough research? Probably not, and that's totally cool because I did it for you! I researched the current expert advice on living a life of balance and compiled a list of their top tips. The 10 best tips are in this episode, and the entire list of 25 tips is on my website for free. Links: Get the whole list at www.matthewbivens.com/balancetips

This is not a typical HIA episode. Today I wanted to let you in on a few things that I have been struggling with, which have impacted my life, relationships, business and this podcast.

Do you have a hard time setting and holding boundaries with work? I know the feeling of struggling with holding boundaries. The fear of saying "no", of telling someone you're unavailable, of turning your phone off at night because "what if I miss something important?". In this episode I explore how to create and hold boundaries at work, even if you're starting from the ground floor. Links: https://www.matthewbivens.com/balance-ebook/

What do you do when you're feeling imbalanced, burnt out and overwhelmed? In today's episode I'm sharing with you 3 hidden reasons why you're not feeling balanced in your life, and I give you action items to make a change. Links: Balance System Ebook - http://www.matthewbivens.com/balance-ebook/ Forbes article - https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/2018/10/22/the-importance-of-work-life-balance-and-how-to-achieve-it/#4b71c5e94e05

If you looked at your average day, how much of it do you spend in a state of Joy vs Sadness? My coach and mentor Day Adeogba shared with me a conversation he had with his kids recently, where he asked them "What do you think your Joy-to-Sadness ratio is?" That idea of a Joy-to-Sadness ratio totally fascinated me and inspired this episode! Tune in to hear about the Joy-to-Sadness ratio, how you can determine your goal ratio and what you can do to experience more joy in life.

How can you improve any relationship in your life? Today I'm sharing with you an incredibly effective way to improve any relationship in your life, from a marriage to a friendship to your relationship with your boss or neighbor. This episode pulls from many past relationship experiences that have both improved and terminated. The advice today will totally change how you feel about your relationships and who you attract into your life.

Are you aware of the impact of the excuses you make in your life? Your desires, goals, & aspirations all move you in a certain direction in your life. Excuses pull you in the complete opposite direction. This is true for all of us (it's principle, not personal). If you're playing for a life of abundance AND you're prone to making excuses, then buckle up because things are going to be rocky for you. In today's episode I'm sharing with you 5 excuses that are keeping you from the abundance you desire.

What are you grateful for? Answering this simple question [regularly] can have a tremendous impact on your happiness, relationships, wealth and health. On today's episode I'm digging into GRATITUDE in all it's awesomeness! You'll hear why sharing gratitude has such a powerful impact, two simple gratitude practices you can incorporate into your life, tips for making it easier to get started and keep going, and how gratitude is connected with abundance.