perfect life

Sometimes you spend years building your perfect life, or what you think is your perfect life. And then something happens, it all falls apart and it feels like your life is over now - because everything you’ve been working towards is not there anymore. But in fact, it might be not the end, but the beginning of your unique life.

In this episode, I share with you the first time in my life when I ever really put myself first. It’s the story of the decision I made eight years ago to file for divorce.

EPISODE BREAKDOWN:

• [01:01] I thought I had it all sorted out
• [01:26] When I realized something was wrong
• [03:15] How NOT fine my marriage was
• [04:53] Realizing I deserve better but being full of doubts
• [06:35] The opposite of love 
• [08:11] The turning point

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As 2023 comes to a close, you’re invited to dream of what is possible in 2024! What if your life could be a “perfect 10”? Do you believe it’s possible, and are you brave enough to claim it? This week you’re invited to start the year with a vision of whatever perfection means to you, fueled with a positive mindset and boosted by the practice of recognizing, measuring, and celebrating progress in our lives. Let’s take a look at the value of self-reflection, celebrating your progress, and sustaining hope for a brighter future.

Inside this episode:

• 00:00 Reflecting on societal expectations and personal goals.
• 05:24 Do’s: Define your dream, embrace synchronicities.
• 09:49 Don’ts:  Self-punishment and toxic positivity.
• 13:15 Identify shifts towards a more perfect life.
• 16:04 Embrace objectivity for a positive perspective.
• 18:09 Practices for self-improvement and goal-setting described.
• 23:22 Creating perfection in your life.
• 24:47 Let joy be your compass.
• 29:00 Self-examination, celebrating growth and inviting solutions.
• 31:54 Support for your journey.

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

• Wheel of Life Chart (plus tips to resolve burnout and promote resilience!) free, no sign up required 
• Aryana Rollins on Happified: The Power of Living in Alignment 
• Aryana’s New Years-No Limits Resolution Rescue Workshop:  Free training to program your unconscious for success in 2024 
• And Aryana’s Kickstart your Dream Retreat: Reignite your energy, focus, and belief so you can move forward in alignment 
• Coupon code for Happified listeners:  DREAM50
• Join the conversation at happifiedlife.com or in the Live with Less Stress facebook group 

In Neil's own words:

As I write this, it has been just over three years since I began my journey, utilizing the knowledge I gained to reach out and contact the Divine and cleanse and rebuild my consciousness. This contact takes place when you gain the knowledge and insights about the Truth of Existence, Creation, and the twin impulses of being, and follow the instructions provided. Only after I had completed all the necessary learnings and steps was I able to reach out properly to make contact with the Divine. 
When I first started meditating, I felt nothing I recognized as contact. After a few months of meditating daily, I got in the swing of clearing my mind completely of the string of endless thoughts that flow non-stop into the human mind and permeate it. 

As I continued with daily meditations, daily cleansing, and the rebuilding of my consciousness, my contact with the Divine became clearer, more beautiful, and more powerful. The stronger the inflow of spiritual energy was, the more my body reacted in movements and vibrations. As I became more receptive to the inflow of spiritual power, I began to shift into higher frequencies of consciousness.

If you join me in this process, completing the learnings, learning how to meditate properly, and sticking with it, you too may enjoy these amazing and beautiful experiences yourself, as you ascend in consciousness.

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Kari talks to us about she thought she had the perfect life, but in all honesty she felt like she was dying on the inside. A meeting with a life coach sent her on a different path and she learned about living in the Gray.

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I'm a Gray Area Drinking Expert, Executive Coach, Speaker, and Author that helps high performers move out of the gray areas in their lives so they can establish healthier boundaries.

I created GrayTonic, (main business), and the Question the Drink & Try Dry for 30 programs after my own experience as a former gray area drinker left me frustrated and confused with traditional programs.

I wanted to create something for those in the in-between stage of socially drinking and severely abusing alcohol that didn’t need recovery, but rather discovery. 

I've helped hundreds of people regain their confidence as they improve their relationship with alcohol, and other negative coping aids, through my exclusive one-on-one concierge-level services, online coaching programs, and through the Question the Drink Facebook Community. My business has grown more than 550% in under two years. 

I'm also a co-author of the #1 Amazon Bestselling book, The Successful Mind, Tools to Living a Purposeful, Productive, and Happy Life. I've been featured in the International publication, Best Holistic Life, and has been seen on CBS, ABC, Virginia Currents (PBS affiliate), I-Heart Radio, MSN radio, and multiple podcasts.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karischwear/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gray_tonic/
Website: https://www.graytonic.com/

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Kevin tells about his darkest moments and how he turned his life around.

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I remember opening my final pay stub of the year… Did I accomplish my goal to 6 figures? I did!

But nothing changed. I was laying in bed that night and I had this thought, “Your car doesn’t matter, your house doesn’t matter, your wallet doesn’t matter… your thoughts matter more than anything.”

And that’s how Next Level University was born.

The podcast started out of curiosity. Why do people think the way they do? Why do they act the way they do?

What if they changed the way they thought… the way they acted? What else would change?

The first guest I had on the show was Alan. And at that point, Alan was way more Hyper Conscious than me. He had already left his job and began the journey of chasing his dreams full time.

Alan and I became really good friends… and he’s one of the biggest reasons I am who I am today. So when I decided I wanted a co-host, and a business partner, I know I wanted it to be Alan.

He was a professional speaker and had his own podcast called, “Conversations Changes Lives.” What a coincidence

That was the day that we decided we wanted to change the world together.

website:  https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/

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We try our whole lives to avoid pain and suffering and when it does show up, we try to solve it. In her new book, No Cure for Being Human, religious scholar Kate Bowler says we try to out-eat, out-learn, and out-perform our humanness. Truth is, bad things do happen to good people and if we're going to tell the truth, we need one another. As someone who lives with cancer, Bowler knows first-hand about the everything-works-out fantasy common in American culture. She speaks with Adelle Banks, national reporter at Religion News Service, about her personal experiences with pain and grief and the role religion plays in dealing with suffering.

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Bittersweet. The one word that describes this episode so perfectly.

Bitter because it's a story of tragedy - a life lost too soon to suicide. Bitter because of the mess of emotions left behind to process and no way to get the answers she needed.

Sweet because Rachel's mom, Linda Schisler, is our special guest - and it's her birthday! Sweet because of Linda's heart to help others. Sweet because her message is ultimately one of hope.

Join us for this special episode as Linda tells us what tragedy has taught her,  how it has made her more resilient and how it deepened her faith.

Special Guest:
Linda Schisler is a retired reading educator and life-long follower of Jesus. It wasn't until 10 years ago when her father died, that Linda was forced to let go of the life-sucking goal of perfectionism. Her story about personal growth and deeper faith through this past decade are inspiring and full of practical help. To contact Linda directly, email her at Lindalouschisler@gmail.com


Show Notes:
3:00 Robin is full of hope in this episode and here's why.

8:50 They say the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. How is this true for Rachel and Linda?

11:00 Want to make your mom's day? This will definitely do it!

13:00 Listen how perfectionism impacted Linda's life for 36 years and what it cost her.

17:30 Have you had one of these life-changing, defining moments where your life has forever been changed? How are we preparing for those times of tragedy?

20:30 Time does help heal wounds like the emotional tsunami of her father's death. Here's what else Linda found helpful.

23:30 Ever pray for something good and not understand God's silence?

26:20 Do you know what to say to someone who is struggling through tragedy? Can we learn to do better and be more helpful to those around us in these situations?

29:00 In the depths of despair, what was Linda's biggest learning?

32:30 How is losing someone to death by suicide different than losing them in other ways?

38:00 What is the worst thing you fear? Here's how to reframe that fear in a productive way.

42:00 Do you have these important people in your life?


Resources:
A Long Shadowed Grief - Suicide and it’s Aftermath by Harold Ivan Smith

Trust After Trauma: A Guide to Relationships for Survivors and Those Who Love Them by Aphrodite T. Matsakis

A Time to Grieve by Kennth C. Haugk

Conscious Transformation by Joey Klein 

What to Say When People are Suffering

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Learning that failure is just part of the process of life is just one of the several hot topics Melinda Wittstock and I cover on this episode of Not Over, Just Different. We discuss how to transition into new chapters in life gracefully, and share why you don’t need to be afraid of change. In fact, seeing change as beautiful and a gift when it comes to business and relationships, is what pushes us to grow and start living a life that’s truly in tune with our soul’s purpose. When you see pitfalls as simply ‘moments in time’, you’re better able to see how you want to view those moments, and understand the next steps you need to take to keep moving forward. It’s a special episode, enjoy!

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Forget everything you know about goal setting. It's wrong, and in this episode, I'll prove it to you.

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The "Dan Sullivan Question" is probably one of the most important questions you can ask yourself. In this episode, you'll learn what the "Dan Sullivan Question" is and how to use it to get to the next level.

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Recently, I stayed at a nice resort, and when I looked down from my balcony, I saw something that made me wonder: "What's holding people back?" Why aren't you a millionaire yet?

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This week, I was on Cayman Island with my Rockwell Trading Mastermind Members. I wanted to record some videos, but I procrastinated until the very last day - when it was raining! So I asked myself: "Why am I procrastinating? And how can I cure procrastination - and laziness?" The answers are in this episode.

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In this episode, you'll learn about the #1 mistake that could be holding you back from accumulating massive wealth. I'll tell you about "Abundance Mentality vs. Scarcity Mentality" and give you abundance mentality examples from my personal life.

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In this episode, you'll learn how to live "your perfect life" NOW. The good news: You don't have to wait until "someday" - you can start TODAY following these tips.
 
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