Today’s episode is one that you must listen if you have intentions to start your blog, online business, YouTube channel, or basically any online venture be it now or in the future.

After seeing all the “make money online” and “start your online business” marketing and hype that people are throwing out there, I decided to create this to share some of the realities of running an online business that most (if not all) do not talk about today, or at best very scantly touch on as they paint a very fancy picture of the riches and freedom to be gained online.

This episode is longer than usual but that’s because it’s packed full of insider tips. In short, the online marketing / blogging / “start your online business” / “lifestyle design” circuit has become more like a Ponzi scheme, and I share many tips to put you on the right track. If you have no intentions of starting a blog / online business / YouTube channel / etc., then this episode won’t be relevant to you — simply skip it. But if you know any friend/family member who is planning to enter the online arena, please, share this podcast with them. You may well save them many, many months of pain, time wasted, and running around in circles.

In this episode of PE Podcast (PEP010), learn

• 5 harsh truths about blogging / starting your online business
• My 6 crucial tips for those of you who wish to start a blog / online business (or are already blogging)
• The saturation of the online space and what that means for you as a potential blogger / online business owner
• Why you should be skeptical about fancy claims about the online world, including supposed riches, quick traffic gains, and snazzy pictures of people seemingly earning good money online, etc.
• The evolution of the web from 1990s to early 2000s, to mid-2000s and late 2000s, and to present stage 2010s 
• The real nature and setup of many successful internet businesses today that you don’t see as a layman visitor
• The difference between “barriers to entry” and “barriers to success” online, and why you should be concerned with the latter
• The invisible “competitive edges” that online businesses today have (i.e., why it’s naive or unrealistic to expect quick results online)
• The reality and nature of the technical work that will come as a result of running an online business—and how starting a simple blog is totally different from running a full-fledged online business
• A list of the many technical tasks that I do at PE every month (but aren’t visible/obvious)
• The reality of online noise—negative comments and spam—and examples of the kind of noise I deal with (and examples of hate mail I receive, here and here)
• Underappreciation and the problem of being taken for granted as an online content creator
• Long-term vs. Short-term: my recommendation on the kind of mindset to adopt as you venture online
• My 3 tips for creating a solid plan for your online success
• Why you should be cautious about the online marketing / “make money online” / “start your online business” space/trainers/gurus, and my recommendations for free resources for blogging
• The ]]>

  Today’s episode is one that you must listen if you have intentions to start your blog, online business, YouTube channel, or basically any online venture be it now or in the future.

  After seeing all the “make money online” and “start your online business” marketing and hype that people are throwing out there, I decided to create this to share some of the realities of running an online business that most (if not all) do not talk about today, or at best very scantly touch on as they paint a very fancy picture of the riches and freedom to be gained online.

  This episode is longer than usual but that’s because it’s packed full of insider tips. In short, the online marketing / blogging / “start your online business” / “lifestyle design” circuit has become more like a Ponzi scheme, and I share many tips to put you on the right track. If you have no intentions of starting a blog / online business / YouTube channel / etc., then this episode won’t be relevant to you — simply skip it. But if you know any friend/family member who is planning to enter the online arena, please, share this podcast with them. You may well save them many, many months of pain, time wasted, and running around in circles.

  In this episode of PE Podcast (PEP010), learn

  • 5 harsh truths about blogging / starting your online business
  • My 6 crucial tips for those of you who wish to start a blog / online business (or are already blogging)
  • The saturation of the online space and what that means for you as a potential blogger / online business owner
  • Why you should be skeptical about fancy claims about the online world, including supposed riches, quick traffic gains, and snazzy pictures of people seemingly earning good money online, etc.
  • The evolution of the web from 1990s to early 2000s, to mid-2000s and late 2000s, and to present stage 2010s 
  • The real nature and setup of many successful internet businesses today that you don’t see as a layman visitor
  • The difference between “barriers to entry” and “barriers to success” online, and why you should be concerned with the latter
  • The invisible “competitive edges” that online businesses today have (i.e., why it’s naive or unrealistic to expect quick results online)
  • The reality and nature of the technical work that will come as a result of running an online business—and how starting a simple blog is totally different from running a full-fledged online business
  • A list of the many technical tasks that I do at PE every month (but aren’t visible/obvious)
  • The reality of online noise—negative comments and spam—and examples of the kind of noise I deal with (and examples of hate mail I receive, here and here)
  • Underappreciation and the problem of being taken for granted as an online content creator
  • Long-term vs. Short-term: my recommendation on the kind of mindset to adopt as you venture online
  • My 3 tips for creating a solid plan for your online success
  • Why you should be cautious about the online marketing / “make money online” / “start your online business” space/trainers/gurus, and my recommendations for free resources for blogging
  • The ]]> clean No no no 0:00 Celes https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/9/ Sun, 10 Jul 2016 17:01:47 +0000 Celes https://personalexcellence.co/?post_type=podcast&p=54084

    PE reader Saim asks, “Hi Celes, this is Saim from Pakistan. For the last 6 years, I’ve been working in Saudi Arabia in a multinational company. Some of my friends recommended me the PE website and shared with me some free ebooks from the site. I’ve been reading your articles, courses, etc. for the last 6 months. I really appreciate that and it has been helping me in my job to excel.

    “The question I want to ask is, ‘How can we be assertive without being aggressive?’ As a person, I’m humble and polite. But there are many situations in the workplace where we need to be assertive instead of being aggressive. I want to know and would appreciate if you can share through the podcast on how to be assertive and techniques to do so.”

    Have you ever had moments when you wished you spoke up and asserted yourself, but didn’t? Have difficulty claiming your boundary and needs sometimes?

    I feel this way sometimes too. In this episode of PE Podcast (PEP009), learn

    • How being assertive doesn’t mean being nasty or rude
    • 2 key differences between being assertiveness and aggressiveness
    • 6 tips to build your courage to be assertive without being aggressive
    • The value of your voice
    • An incident where I got molested and didn’t assert myself, and why I should have
    • 3 questions to ask yourself in determining whether to assert yourself
    • How writing down something can give you courage
    • What I do when I get emails that are hard to reply or reject
    • How asserting isn’t just about speaking, but also about picking the right context to speak
    • Why you shouldn’t just “wait” when it comes to high-level career questions like promotion plan and salary rise
    • How to create the right context to assert yourself
    • The concept of “Face Saving” and how to apply it in assertion
    • What I do in my workshops when there are participants being weird or disruptive
    • The difference between I-statements and You-statements, and why I-statements are better when it comes to assertion or conflicts
    • Why focusing on the positive makes a big difference in conversation
    • How to talk to your boss if you’re facing heavy workload issues
    • An example of how to talk to a co-worker who’s not giving you work on time
    • The importance of win-win in assertion and how to involve others

    Listen to the episode here:

    • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/9/
    • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
    • Listen via Stitcher: https://personalexcellence.co/stitcher/

    Related Resources:

    • How to Handle Molestation: A Real Encounter
    • How to Choose Your Battles (and Win the Big War)
    • How to Give Constructive Criticism: 6 Helpful Tips
    • How to Say No [PEP006]
    • How to Say No To Others: Your Ultimate Guide

    Image: Confident boy

    Related Posts:

    • 5 Harsh Truths About Blogging (And 6 Tips If You Want to Start a Blog/Online Business) [PEP010]
    • How to Deal with Depression When It Comes to Our Goals? [PEP002]
    • How to Say No [PEP006]
    • How to Overcome Writer’s Block [PEP008]
    ]]>

    PE reader Saim asks, “Hi Celes, this is Saim from Pakistan. For the last 6 years, I’ve been working in Saudi Arabia in a multinational company. Some of my friends recommended me the PE website and shared with me some free ebooks from the site. I’ve been reading your articles, courses, etc. for the last 6 months. I really appreciate that and it has been helping me in my job to excel.

    “The question I want to ask is, ‘How can we be assertive without being aggressive?’ As a person, I’m humble and polite. But there are many situations in the workplace where we need to be assertive instead of being aggressive. I want to know and would appreciate if you can share through the podcast on how to be assertive and techniques to do so.”

    Have you ever had moments when you wished you spoke up and asserted yourself, but didn’t? Have difficulty claiming your boundary and needs sometimes?

    I feel this way sometimes too. In this episode of PE Podcast (PEP009), learn

    • How being assertive doesn’t mean being nasty or rude
    • 2 key differences between being assertiveness and aggressiveness
    • 6 tips to build your courage to be assertive without being aggressive
    • The value of your voice
    • An incident where I got molested and didn’t assert myself, and why I should have
    • 3 questions to ask yourself in determining whether to assert yourself
    • How writing down something can give you courage
    • What I do when I get emails that are hard to reply or reject
    • How asserting isn’t just about speaking, but also about picking the right context to speak
    • Why you shouldn’t just “wait” when it comes to high-level career questions like promotion plan and salary rise
    • How to create the right context to assert yourself
    • The concept of “Face Saving” and how to apply it in assertion
    • What I do in my workshops when there are participants being weird or disruptive
    • The difference between I-statements and You-statements, and why I-statements are better when it comes to assertion or conflicts
    • Why focusing on the positive makes a big difference in conversation
    • How to talk to your boss if you’re facing heavy workload issues
    • An example of how to talk to a co-worker who’s not giving you work on time
    • The importance of win-win in assertion and how to involve others

    Listen to the episode here:

    • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/9/
    • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
    • Listen via Stitcher: https://personalexcellence.co/stitcher/

    Related Resources:

    • How to Handle Molestation: A Real Encounter
    • How to Choose Your Battles (and Win the Big War)
    • How to Give Constructive Criticism: 6 Helpful Tips
    • How to Say No [PEP006]
    • How to Say No To Others: Your Ultimate Guide

    Image: Confident boy

    Related Posts:

    • 5 Harsh Truths About Blogging (And 6 Tips If You Want to Start a Blog/Online Business) [PEP010]
    • How to Deal with Depression When It Comes to Our Goals? [PEP002]
    • How to Say No [PEP006]
    • How to Overcome Writer’s Block [PEP008]
    ]]>

    PE reader Saim asks, “Hi Celes, this is Saim from Pakistan. For the last 6 years, I’ve been working in Saudi Arabia in a multinational company. Some of my friends recommended me the PE website and shared with me some free ebooks from the site. I’ve been reading your articles, courses, etc. for the last 6 months. I really appreciate that and it has been helping me in my job to excel.

    “The question I want to ask is, ‘How can we be assertive without being aggressive?’ As a person, I’m humble and polite. But there are many situations in the workplace where we need to be assertive instead of being aggressive. I want to know and would appreciate if you can share through the podcast on how to be assertive and techniques to do so.”

    Have you ever had moments when you wished you spoke up and asserted yourself, but didn’t? Have difficulty claiming your boundary and needs sometimes?

    I feel this way sometimes too. In this episode of PE Podcast (PEP009), learn

    • How being assertive doesn’t mean being nasty or rude
    • 2 key differences between being assertiveness and aggressiveness
    • 6 tips to build your courage to be assertive without being aggressive
    • The value of your voice
    • An incident where I got molested and didn’t assert myself, and why I should have
    • 3 questions to ask yourself in determining whether to assert yourself
    • How writing down something can give you courage
    • What I do when I get emails that are hard to reply or reject
    • How asserting isn’t just about speaking, but also about picking the right context to speak
    • Why you shouldn’t just “wait” when it comes to high-level career questions like promotion plan and salary rise
    • How to create the right context to assert yourself
    • The concept of “Face Saving” and how to apply it in assertion
    • What I do in my workshops when there are participants being weird or disruptive
    • The difference between I-statements and You-statements, and why I-statements are better when it comes to assertion or conflicts
    • Why focusing on the positive makes a big difference in conversation
    • How to talk to your boss if you’re facing heavy workload issues
    • An example of how to talk to a co-worker who’s not giving you work on time
    • The importance of win-win in assertion and how to involve others

    Listen to the episode here:

    • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/9/
    • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
    • Listen via Stitcher: https://personale]]>

      PE reader Saim asks, “Hi Celes, this is Saim from Pakistan. For the last 6 years, I’ve been working in Saudi Arabia in a multinational company. Some of my friends recommended me the PE website and shared with me some free ebooks from the site. I’ve been reading your articles, courses, etc. for the last 6 months. I really appreciate that and it has been helping me in my job to excel.

      “The question I want to ask is, ‘How can we be assertive without being aggressive?’ As a person, I’m humble and polite. But there are many situations in the workplace where we need to be assertive instead of being aggressive. I want to know and would appreciate if you can share through the podcast on how to be assertive and techniques to do so.”

      Have you ever had moments when you wished you spoke up and asserted yourself, but didn’t? Have difficulty claiming your boundary and needs sometimes?

      I feel this way sometimes too. In this episode of PE Podcast (PEP009), learn

      • How being assertive doesn’t mean being nasty or rude
      • 2 key differences between being assertiveness and aggressiveness
      • 6 tips to build your courage to be assertive without being aggressive
      • The value of your voice
      • An incident where I got molested and didn’t assert myself, and why I should have
      • 3 questions to ask yourself in determining whether to assert yourself
      • How writing down something can give you courage
      • What I do when I get emails that are hard to reply or reject
      • How asserting isn’t just about speaking, but also about picking the right context to speak
      • Why you shouldn’t just “wait” when it comes to high-level career questions like promotion plan and salary rise
      • How to create the right context to assert yourself
      • The concept of “Face Saving” and how to apply it in assertion
      • What I do in my workshops when there are participants being weird or disruptive
      • The difference between I-statements and You-statements, and why I-statements are better when it comes to assertion or conflicts
      • Why focusing on the positive makes a big difference in conversation
      • How to talk to your boss if you’re facing heavy workload issues
      • An example of how to talk to a co-worker who’s not giving you work on time
      • The importance of win-win in assertion and how to involve others

      Listen to the episode here:

      • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/9/
      • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
      • Listen via Stitcher: https://personale]]> clean No no no 0:00 Celes https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/8/ Mon, 13 Jun 2016 01:00:12 +0000 Celes https://personalexcellence.co/?post_type=podcast&p=54510

        Having been blogging/writing for 8 years, I’ve experienced times when I have a “writer’s block.” You know, when you desperately want to write something, but nothing comes out? When everything you write feels like crap. When you are already behind deadline in your to-dos but your mind isn’t cooperating.

        I feel you. In this episode of PE Podcast (PEP008), I share 7 tips to break out of a writer’s block and get into the flow of writing. These tips will apply not just for writing, but any form of work that involves creation: drawing, composing, podcasting, video creation, entrepreneurship, software development, etc. Learn

        • 7 timeless tips to address writer’s block
        • The importance of your environment in writing/creating quality work
        • What to do when you have an article/topic that isn’t working out
        • What to do when you’re stuck when writing a chapter of a book
        • What is “filling your tank” and why you must always do it
        • What it means to have energy that is “murky” and how to have peak energy instead
        • The one sure way to stifle your creativity… yet everyone does it all the time!
        • Difference between (negative) comparison and benchmarking, and why the former is bad
        • Why 10-time Grammy Award Winner Adele’s music is so hugely successful
        • How mega companies like Airbnb and Whatsapp got founded
        • The increasing noise of the internet and what to do about it
        • One thing that was blocking me from creating in the past year and how I tackled it

        Addressing writer’s block shouldn’t be about “waiting for inspiration to strike” because inspiration may well never strike. By proactively modifying your environment, changing your mindset and changing your writing approach, you will find that prolific writing is something that can happen right away. This podcast will help you do that.

        Listen to the episode here:

        • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/8/
        • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
        • Listen via Stitcher: https://personalexcellence.co/stitcher/

        Related Resources:

        • Anti-Procrastination Program [PE Course]
        • 10 Rules of Super Productive People [Book]
        • How to Say No — PEP006 where I share tips to say no
        • Why You Should Stop Comparing Yourself With Others (and How to Do So)
        • My Fasting Experiment
        • How to Find Your Soulmate (series)
        • Aha Moments: How World Icons Got their Ideas and Inspiration [Infographic]
        • Are You Giving Your Attention to Empty Vessels?
        • How to Overcome Perfectionism (series)
        • Why I Got Depressed Writing My Book: Your Guide Through Development Hell

        Image: Paper crushed

        Related Posts:

        • How to Be Assertive Without Being Aggressive [PEP009]
        • How to Deal With Moments of Negative Self-Worth [PEP005]
        • How to Deal with Depression When It Comes to Our Goals? [PEP002]
        • 5 Harsh Truths About Blogging (And 6 Tips If You Want to Start a Blog/Online Business) [PEP010]
        ]]>

        Having been blogging/writing for 8 years, I’ve experienced times when I have a “writer’s block.” You know, when you desperately want to write something, but nothing comes out? When everything you write feels like crap. When you are already behind deadline in your to-dos but your mind isn’t cooperating.

        I feel you. In this episode of PE Podcast (PEP008), I share 7 tips to break out of a writer’s block and get into the flow of writing. These tips will apply not just for writing, but any form of work that involves creation: drawing, composing, podcasting, video creation, entrepreneurship, software development, etc. Learn

        • 7 timeless tips to address writer’s block
        • The importance of your environment in writing/creating quality work
        • What to do when you have an article/topic that isn’t working out
        • What to do when you’re stuck when writing a chapter of a book
        • What is “filling your tank” and why you must always do it
        • What it means to have energy that is “murky” and how to have peak energy instead
        • The one sure way to stifle your creativity… yet everyone does it all the time!
        • Difference between (negative) comparison and benchmarking, and why the former is bad
        • Why 10-time Grammy Award Winner Adele’s music is so hugely successful
        • How mega companies like Airbnb and Whatsapp got founded
        • The increasing noise of the internet and what to do about it
        • One thing that was blocking me from creating in the past year and how I tackled it

        Addressing writer’s block shouldn’t be about “waiting for inspiration to strike” because inspiration may well never strike. By proactively modifying your environment, changing your mindset and changing your writing approach, you will find that prolific writing is something that can happen right away. This podcast will help you do that.

        Listen to the episode here:

        • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/8/
        • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
        • Listen via Stitcher: https://personalexcellence.co/stitcher/

        Related Resources:

        • Anti-Procrastination Program [PE Course]
        • 10 Rules of Super Productive People [Book]
        • How to Say No — PEP006 where I share tips to say no
        • Why You Should Stop Comparing Yourself With Others (and How to Do So)
        • My Fasting Experiment
        • How to Find Your Soulmate (series)
        • Aha Moments: How World Icons Got their Ideas and Inspiration [Infographic]
        • Are You Giving Your Attention to Empty Vessels?
        • How to Overcome Perfectionism (series)
        • Why I Got Depressed Writing My Book: Your Guide Through Development Hell

        Image: Paper crushed

        Related Posts:

        • How to Be Assertive Without Being Aggressive [PEP009]
        • How to Deal With Moments of Negative Self-Worth [PEP005]
        • How to Deal with Depression When It Comes to Our Goals? [PEP002]
        • 5 Harsh Truths About Blogging (And 6 Tips If You Want to Start a Blog/Online Business) [PEP010]
        ]]>

        Having been blogging/writing for 8 years, I’ve experienced times when I have a “writer’s block.” You know, when you desperately want to write something, but nothing comes out? When everything you write feels like crap. When you are already behind deadline in your to-dos but your mind isn’t cooperating.

        I feel you. In this episode of PE Podcast (PEP008), I share 7 tips to break out of a writer’s block and get into the flow of writing. These tips will apply not just for writing, but any form of work that involves creation: drawing, composing, podcasting, video creation, entrepreneurship, software development, etc. Learn

        • 7 timeless tips to address writer’s block
        • The importance of your environment in writing/creating quality work
        • What to do when you have an article/topic that isn’t working out
        • What to do when you’re stuck when writing a chapter of a book
        • What is “filling your tank” and why you must always do it
        • What it means to have energy that is “murky” and how to have peak energy instead
        • The one sure way to stifle your creativity… yet everyone does it all the time!
        • Difference between (negative) comparison and benchmarking, and why the former is bad
        • Why 10-time Grammy Award Winner Adele’s music is so hugely successful
        • How mega companies like Airbnb and Whatsapp got founded
        • The increasing noise of the internet and what to do about it
        • One thing that was blocking me from creating in the past year and how I tackled it

        Addressing writer’s block shouldn’t be about “waiting for inspiration to strike” because inspiration may well never strike. By proactively modifying your environment, changing your mindset and changing your writing approach, you will find that prolific writing is something that can happen right away. This podcast will help you do that.

        Listen to the episode here:

        • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/8/
        • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
        • Listen via Stitcher: https://personalexcellence.co/stitcher/

        Related Resources:

        • Anti-Procrastination Program [PE Course]
        • 10 Rules of Super Productive People [Book]
        • How to Say No — PEP006 where I share tips to say no

        • Having been blogging/writing for 8 years, I’ve experienced times when I have a “writer’s block.” You know, when you desperately want to write something, but nothing comes out? When everything you write feels like crap. When you are already behind deadline in your to-dos but your mind isn’t cooperating.

          I feel you. In this episode of PE Podcast (PEP008), I share 7 tips to break out of a writer’s block and get into the flow of writing. These tips will apply not just for writing, but any form of work that involves creation: drawing, composing, podcasting, video creation, entrepreneurship, software development, etc. Learn

          • 7 timeless tips to address writer’s block
          • The importance of your environment in writing/creating quality work
          • What to do when you have an article/topic that isn’t working out
          • What to do when you’re stuck when writing a chapter of a book
          • What is “filling your tank” and why you must always do it
          • What it means to have energy that is “murky” and how to have peak energy instead
          • The one sure way to stifle your creativity… yet everyone does it all the time!
          • Difference between (negative) comparison and benchmarking, and why the former is bad
          • Why 10-time Grammy Award Winner Adele’s music is so hugely successful
          • How mega companies like Airbnb and Whatsapp got founded
          • The increasing noise of the internet and what to do about it
          • One thing that was blocking me from creating in the past year and how I tackled it

          Addressing writer’s block shouldn’t be about “waiting for inspiration to strike” because inspiration may well never strike. By proactively modifying your environment, changing your mindset and changing your writing approach, you will find that prolific writing is something that can happen right away. This podcast will help you do that.

          Listen to the episode here:

          • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/8/
          • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
          • Listen via Stitcher: https://personalexcellence.co/stitcher/

          Related Resources:

          • Anti-Procrastination Program [PE Course]
          • 10 Rules of Super Productive People [Book]
          • How to Say No — PEP006 where I share tips to say no
          • clean No no no 0:00 Celes https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/7/ Tue, 17 May 2016 05:29:06 +0000 Celes https://personalexcellence.co/?post_type=podcast&p=53744

            A palliative nurse who cared for dying patients in the last weeks of their lives took the liberty to record the most common regrets among them. Among these regrets were revealing statements like wishing they didn’t work so hard, wishing they had the courage to express their feelings, and wishing they had stayed in touch with their friends.

            I believe people can get striking clarity and wisdom in the last moments of their death. In this episode of PE Podcast (PEP007), I share the top 5 regrets of the dying, as identified by former palliative nurse Bronnie Ware, and my thoughts and pointers on how we can use this wisdom to better our lives.

            • Regret #1: I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me
            • Regret #2: I wish I didn’t work so hard
            • Regret #3: I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings
            • Regret #4: I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends
            • Regret #5: I wish that I had let myself be happier

            Listen to the episode here:

            • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/7/
            • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
            • Listen via Stitcher: https://personalexcellence.co/stitcher/

            Related Resources:

            • Top 5 Regrets of the Dying [BronnieWare.com]
            • Passion or Money?
            • About Viktor Frankl [Wiki]
            • Viktor Frankl Quotes [PE Quotes]
            • 7 Limiting Beliefs Keeping You from Living Your Best Life
            • 10 Timeless Principles for Lasting Happiness
            • 13 Helping Points When Things Don’t Go Your Way

            Image: No regrets

            Related Posts:

            • How to Be Assertive Without Being Aggressive [PEP009]
            • ‘I’m Scared of Losing My Parents. What Should I Do?’ [PEP004]
            • 5 Harsh Truths About Blogging (And 6 Tips If You Want to Start a Blog/Online Business) [PEP010]
            • How to Deal with Depression When It Comes to Our Goals? [PEP002]
            ]]>

            A palliative nurse who cared for dying patients in the last weeks of their lives took the liberty to record the most common regrets among them. Among these regrets were revealing statements like wishing they didn’t work so hard, wishing they had the courage to express their feelings, and wishing they had stayed in touch with their friends.

            I believe people can get striking clarity and wisdom in the last moments of their death. In this episode of PE Podcast (PEP007), I share the top 5 regrets of the dying, as identified by former palliative nurse Bronnie Ware, and my thoughts and pointers on how we can use this wisdom to better our lives.

            • Regret #1: I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me
            • Regret #2: I wish I didn’t work so hard
            • Regret #3: I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings
            • Regret #4: I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends
            • Regret #5: I wish that I had let myself be happier

            Listen to the episode here:

            • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/7/
            • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
            • Listen via Stitcher: https://personalexcellence.co/stitcher/

            Related Resources:

            • Top 5 Regrets of the Dying [BronnieWare.com]
            • Passion or Money?
            • About Viktor Frankl [Wiki]
            • Viktor Frankl Quotes [PE Quotes]
            • 7 Limiting Beliefs Keeping You from Living Your Best Life
            • 10 Timeless Principles for Lasting Happiness
            • 13 Helping Points When Things Don’t Go Your Way

            Image: No regrets

            Related Posts:

            • How to Be Assertive Without Being Aggressive [PEP009]
            • ‘I’m Scared of Losing My Parents. What Should I Do?’ [PEP004]
            • 5 Harsh Truths About Blogging (And 6 Tips If You Want to Start a Blog/Online Business) [PEP010]
            • How to Deal with Depression When It Comes to Our Goals? [PEP002]
            ]]>

            A palliative nurse who cared for dying patients in the last weeks of their lives took the liberty to record the most common regrets among them. Among these regrets were revealing statements like wishing they didn’t work so hard, wishing they had the courage to express their feelings, and wishing they had stayed in touch with their friends.

            I believe people can get striking clarity and wisdom in the last moments of their death. In this episode of PE Podcast (PEP007), I share the top 5 regrets of the dying, as identified by former palliative nurse Bronnie Ware, and my thoughts and pointers on how we can use this wisdom to better our lives.

            • Regret #1: I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me
            • Regret #2: I wish I didn’t work so hard
            • Regret #3: I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings
            • Regret #4: I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends
            • Regret #5: I wish that I had let myself be happier

            Listen to the episode here:

            • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/7/
            • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
            • Listen via Stitcher: https://personalexcellence.co/stitcher/

            Related Resources:

            • Top 5 Regrets of the Dying [BronnieWare.com]
            • Passion or Money?
            • About Viktor Frankl [Wiki]
            • Viktor Frankl Quotes [PE Quotes]
            • 7 Limiting Beliefs Keeping You from Living Your Best Life
            • 10 Timeless Principles for Lasting Happiness
            • 13 Helping Points When Things Don’t Go Your Way

            Image: No regrets

            Related Posts:

            • How to Be Assertive Without Being Aggressive [PEP009]
            • ‘I’m Scared of Losing My Parents. What Should I Do?’ [PEP004]

            • A palliative nurse who cared for dying patients in the last weeks of their lives took the liberty to record the most common regrets among them. Among these regrets were revealing statements like wishing they didn’t work so hard, wishing they had the courage to express their feelings, and wishing they had stayed in touch with their friends.

              I believe people can get striking clarity and wisdom in the last moments of their death. In this episode of PE Podcast (PEP007), I share the top 5 regrets of the dying, as identified by former palliative nurse Bronnie Ware, and my thoughts and pointers on how we can use this wisdom to better our lives.

              • Regret #1: I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me
              • Regret #2: I wish I didn’t work so hard
              • Regret #3: I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings
              • Regret #4: I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends
              • Regret #5: I wish that I had let myself be happier

              Listen to the episode here:

              • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/7/
              • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
              • Listen via Stitcher: https://personalexcellence.co/stitcher/

              Related Resources:

              • Top 5 Regrets of the Dying [BronnieWare.com]
              • Passion or Money?
              • About Viktor Frankl [Wiki]
              • Viktor Frankl Quotes [PE Quotes]
              • 7 Limiting Beliefs Keeping You from Living Your Best Life
              • 10 Timeless Principles for Lasting Happiness
              • 13 Helping Points When Things Don’t Go Your Way

              Image: No regrets

              Related Posts:

              • How to Be Assertive Without Being Aggressive [PEP009]
              • ‘I’m Scared of Losing My Parents. What Should I Do?’ [PEP004]
              • clean No no no 0:00 Celes https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/6/ Mon, 02 May 2016 03:54:41 +0000 Celes https://personalexcellence.co/?post_type=podcast&p=53275

                Do you hate to say no? Do you often find yourself saying yes because you don’t like to make others feel bad?

                Well, I do, and I can relate. I used to be terrible at saying no until I realized that continually saying “yes” was digging myself into a ditch and led me with little time for my personal goals and relationships.

                In this episode of PE Podcast (PEP006), I share 6 tips to say no that I’ve been applying, along with personal examples:

                • Tip #1: Know what is you want to say yes to
                • Tip #2: Know that saying no is okay
                • Tip #3: Many little yes’es to irrelevant things, or mildly relevant things, even if small, can deviate you from your main goal
                • Tip #4: Be honest about it
                • Tip #5: Give alternatives (if you like)
                • Tip #6: Do a life audit if you’re getting a high noise signal

                Listen to the episode here:

                • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/6/
                • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
                • Listen via Stitcher: https://personalexcellence.co/stitcher/

                Related Resources:

                • How to Say No To Others: Your Ultimate Guide
                • [Manifesto] How to Say No

                Image: Say no

                Related Posts:

                • How to Overcome Writer’s Block [PEP008]
                • How to Be Assertive Without Being Aggressive [PEP009]
                • 5 Harsh Truths About Blogging (And 6 Tips If You Want to Start a Blog/Online Business) [PEP010]
                • How to Deal With Moments of Negative Self-Worth [PEP005]
                ]]>

                Do you hate to say no? Do you often find yourself saying yes because you don’t like to make others feel bad?

                Well, I do, and I can relate. I used to be terrible at saying no until I realized that continually saying “yes” was digging myself into a ditch and led me with little time for my personal goals and relationships.

                In this episode of PE Podcast (PEP006), I share 6 tips to say no that I’ve been applying, along with personal examples:

                • Tip #1: Know what is you want to say yes to
                • Tip #2: Know that saying no is okay
                • Tip #3: Many little yes’es to irrelevant things, or mildly relevant things, even if small, can deviate you from your main goal
                • Tip #4: Be honest about it
                • Tip #5: Give alternatives (if you like)
                • Tip #6: Do a life audit if you’re getting a high noise signal

                Listen to the episode here:

                • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/6/
                • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
                • Listen via Stitcher: https://personalexcellence.co/stitcher/

                Related Resources:

                • How to Say No To Others: Your Ultimate Guide
                • [Manifesto] How to Say No

                Image: Say no

                Related Posts:

                • How to Overcome Writer’s Block [PEP008]
                • How to Be Assertive Without Being Aggressive [PEP009]
                • 5 Harsh Truths About Blogging (And 6 Tips If You Want to Start a Blog/Online Business) [PEP010]
                • How to Deal With Moments of Negative Self-Worth [PEP005]
                ]]>

                Do you hate to say no? Do you often find yourself saying yes because you don’t like to make others feel bad?

                Well, I do, and I can relate. I used to be terrible at saying no until I realized that continually saying “yes” was digging myself into a ditch and led me with little time for my personal goals and relationships.

                In this episode of PE Podcast (PEP006), I share 6 tips to say no that I’ve been applying, along with personal examples:

                • Tip #1: Know what is you want to say yes to
                • Tip #2: Know that saying no is okay
                • Tip #3: Many little yes’es to irrelevant things, or mildly relevant things, even if small, can deviate you from your main goal
                • Tip #4: Be honest about it
                • Tip #5: Give alternatives (if you like)
                • Tip #6: Do a life audit if you’re getting a high noise signal

                Listen to the episode here:

                • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/6/
                • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
                • Listen via Stitcher: https://personalexcellence.co/stitcher/

                Related Resources:

                • How to Say No To Others: Your Ultimate Guide
                • [Manifesto] How to Say No

                Image: Say no

                Related Posts:

                • How to Overcome Writer’s Block [PEP008]
                • How to Be Assertive Without Being Aggressive [PEP009]
                • 5 Harsh Truths About Blogging (And 6 Tips If You Want to Start a Blog/Online Business) [PEP010]
                • How to Deal With Moments of Negative Self-Worth [PEP005]
                ]]>

                Do you hate to say no? Do you often find yourself saying yes because you don’t like to make others feel bad?

                Well, I do, and I can relate. I used to be terrible at saying no until I realized that continually saying “yes” was digging myself into a ditch and led me with little time for my personal goals and relationships.

                In this episode of PE Podcast (PEP006), I share 6 tips to say no that I’ve been applying, along with personal examples:

                • Tip #1: Know what is you want to say yes to
                • Tip #2: Know that saying no is okay
                • Tip #3: Many little yes’es to irrelevant things, or mildly relevant things, even if small, can deviate you from your main goal
                • Tip #4: Be honest about it
                • Tip #5: Give alternatives (if you like)
                • Tip #6: Do a life audit if you’re getting a high noise signal

                Listen to the episode here:

                • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/6/
                • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
                • Listen via Stitcher: https://personalexcellence.co/stitcher/

                Related Resources:

                • How to Say No To Others: Your Ultimate Guide
                • [Manifesto] How to Say No

                Image: Say no

                Related Posts:

                • How to Overcome Writer’s Block [PEP008]
                • How to Be Assertive Without Being Aggressive [PEP009]
                • 5 Harsh Truths About Blogging (And 6 Tips If You Want to Start a Blog/Online Business) [PEP010]
                • How to Deal With Moments of Negative Self-Worth [PEP005]
                ]]> clean No no no 0:00 Celes https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/5/ Sun, 17 Apr 2016 10:00:59 +0000 Celes https://personalexcellence.co/?post_type=podcast&p=53444

                Do you have times when you feel lousy about yourself? Times when you hate yourself or just feel that you’re just worthless?

                I have these moments, and if you do, I want you to know that you’re not alone. More importantly, I want to share with you tips to deal with such debilitating moments of negative self-worth, so that you can gain strength to continue in your journey and not feel like you need to struggle by yourself. 

                In this episode of PE Podcast (PEP005), I share 6 tips to deal with moments of negative self-worth:

                • Tip #1: Forgive yourself
                • Tip #2: Everyone is struggling
                • Tip #3: Stop subjecting yourself to impossible standards
                • Tip #4: Do something that makes you happy
                • Tip #5: Identify trends in what’s making you feel negative
                • Tip #6: Recognize you are complete

                Listen to the episode here:

                • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/5/
                • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
                • Listen via Stitcher: https://personalexcellence.co/stitcher/

                Related Resources:

                • My Brain Dumping Exercise
                • Be a Better Me in 30 Days Program
                • How to Overcome Perfectionism (series)
                • Why You Should Stop Comparing Yourself With Others (and How to Do So)
                • ‘I’m a Fraud’ – 7 Tips to Overcome the Impostor Syndrome
                • How to Be The Most Confident Person In The World
                • The Self-Confidence Manifesto

                Some “pick me up’s” (relating to Tip #4)

                • 13 Inspirational Movies With Important Life Lessons To Learn
                • 56 Most Inspirational Songs of All Time

                Image: Sad girl

                Related Posts:

                • How to Overcome Writer’s Block [PEP008]
                • How to Be Assertive Without Being Aggressive [PEP009]
                • How to Say No [PEP006]
                • How to Deal with Depression When It Comes to Our Goals? [PEP002]
                ]]>

                Do you have times when you feel lousy about yourself? Times when you hate yourself or just feel that you’re just worthless?

                I have these moments, and if you do, I want you to know that you’re not alone. More importantly, I want to share with you tips to deal with such debilitating moments of negative self-worth, so that you can gain strength to continue in your journey and not feel like you need to struggle by yourself. 

                In this episode of PE Podcast (PEP005), I share 6 tips to deal with moments of negative self-worth:

                • Tip #1: Forgive yourself
                • Tip #2: Everyone is struggling
                • Tip #3: Stop subjecting yourself to impossible standards
                • Tip #4: Do something that makes you happy
                • Tip #5: Identify trends in what’s making you feel negative
                • Tip #6: Recognize you are complete

                Listen to the episode here:

                • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/5/
                • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
                • Listen via Stitcher: https://personalexcellence.co/stitcher/

                Related Resources:

                • My Brain Dumping Exercise
                • Be a Better Me in 30 Days Program
                • How to Overcome Perfectionism (series)
                • Why You Should Stop Comparing Yourself With Others (and How to Do So)
                • ‘I’m a Fraud’ – 7 Tips to Overcome the Impostor Syndrome
                • How to Be The Most Confident Person In The World
                • The Self-Confidence Manifesto

                Some “pick me up’s” (relating to Tip #4)

                • 13 Inspirational Movies With Important Life Lessons To Learn
                • 56 Most Inspirational Songs of All Time

                Image: Sad girl

                Related Posts:

                • How to Overcome Writer’s Block [PEP008]
                • How to Be Assertive Without Being Aggressive [PEP009]
                • How to Say No [PEP006]
                • How to Deal with Depression When It Comes to Our Goals? [PEP002]
                ]]>

                Do you have times when you feel lousy about yourself? Times when you hate yourself or just feel that you’re just worthless?

                I have these moments, and if you do, I want you to know that you’re not alone. More importantly, I want to share with you tips to deal with such debilitating moments of negative self-worth, so that you can gain strength to continue in your journey and not feel like you need to struggle by yourself. 

                In this episode of PE Podcast (PEP005), I share 6 tips to deal with moments of negative self-worth:

                • Tip #1: Forgive yourself
                • Tip #2: Everyone is struggling
                • Tip #3: Stop subjecting yourself to impossible standards
                • Tip #4: Do something that makes you happy
                • Tip #5: Identify trends in what’s making you feel negative
                • Tip #6: Recognize you are complete

                Listen to the episode here:

                • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/5/
                • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
                • Listen via Stitcher: https://personalexcellence.co/stitcher/

                Related Resources:

                • My Brain Dumping Exercise
                • Be a Better Me in 30 Days Program
                • How to Overcome Perfectionism (series)
                • Why You Should Stop Comparing Yourself With Others (and How to Do So)
                • ‘I’m a Fraud’ – 7 Tips to Overcome the Impostor Syndrome
                • How to Be The Most Confident Person In The World
                • The Self-Confidence Manifesto

                Some “pick me up’s” (relating to Tip #4)

                • 13 Inspirational Movies With Important Life Lessons To Learn
                • 56 Most Inspirational Songs of All Time

                Image: Sad girl

                Related Posts:

                • Do you have times when you feel lousy about yourself? Times when you hate yourself or just feel that you’re just worthless?

                  I have these moments, and if you do, I want you to know that you’re not alone. More importantly, I want to share with you tips to deal with such debilitating moments of negative self-worth, so that you can gain strength to continue in your journey and not feel like you need to struggle by yourself. 

                  In this episode of PE Podcast (PEP005), I share 6 tips to deal with moments of negative self-worth:

                  • Tip #1: Forgive yourself
                  • Tip #2: Everyone is struggling
                  • Tip #3: Stop subjecting yourself to impossible standards
                  • Tip #4: Do something that makes you happy
                  • Tip #5: Identify trends in what’s making you feel negative
                  • Tip #6: Recognize you are complete

                  Listen to the episode here:

                  • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/5/
                  • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
                  • Listen via Stitcher: https://personalexcellence.co/stitcher/

                  Related Resources:

                  • My Brain Dumping Exercise
                  • Be a Better Me in 30 Days Program
                  • How to Overcome Perfectionism (series)
                  • Why You Should Stop Comparing Yourself With Others (and How to Do So)
                  • ‘I’m a Fraud’ – 7 Tips to Overcome the Impostor Syndrome
                  • How to Be The Most Confident Person In The World
                  • The Self-Confidence Manifesto

                  Some “pick me up’s” (relating to Tip #4)

                  • 13 Inspirational Movies With Important Life Lessons To Learn
                  • 56 Most Inspirational Songs of All Time

                  Image: Sad girl

                  Related Posts:

                  • clean No no no 0:00 Celes https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/4/ Thu, 17 Mar 2016 11:58:08 +0000 Celes https://personalexcellence.co/?post_type=podcast&p=52911

                    Have you ever wondered what would happen if you were to lose your parents one day? Do you feel scared at this thought? Reader Sumedha asks this question:

                    “Lately, I’m getting too emotional over my fear of losing my parents. I just get stricken from a strong sense of guilt that I’m not doing anything back for them and I owe them a lot. I’m too attached to them and I just can’t help myself from feeling this way. I know they’re doing a lot for me and I’m grateful for that but this feeling just gets too much. I’d really be thankful to you if you can help me get over this feeling. Thank you so much.”

                    How do you overcome fear of losing your parents, or even your loved ones for that matter? Beyond burying our heads in work and miscellaneous distractions, and ignoring this sinking feeling of something that we don’t wish to face, what can we do to tackle this fear?

                    In this deeply personal episode of PE Podcast (PEP004), I share

                    • The nature of death
                    • 2 key reasons why most people feel (heavy) guilt or fear of losing their loved ones
                    • How to tackle each reason
                    • Why the answer to addressing your fear of losing your parents (or loved ones) isn’t really about tackling the fear — and what to do about it instead
                    • 2 question to ask yourself to start loving and appreciating your parents (or loved ones) — starting today

                    Listen to the episode here:

                    • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/4/
                    • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
                    • Listen via Stitcher: https://personalexcellence.co/stitcher/

                    Related Resources:

                    • ‘My Father Just Passed Away and It Seems Pointless that He Isn’t Around Anymore. What Should I Do?’
                    • How to Improve Your Relationship With Your Parents (series)
                    • ‘How Can I Overcome the Fear of Losing Loved Ones?’

                    Image: Mother and daughter

                    Related Posts:

                    • How to Deal with Depression When It Comes to Our Goals? [PEP002]
                    • How to Be Assertive Without Being Aggressive [PEP009]
                    • How to Overcome Writer’s Block [PEP008]
                    • Top 5 Regrets of the Dying (and What To Do About Them) [PEP007]
                    ]]>

                    Have you ever wondered what would happen if you were to lose your parents one day? Do you feel scared at this thought? Reader Sumedha asks this question:

                    “Lately, I’m getting too emotional over my fear of losing my parents. I just get stricken from a strong sense of guilt that I’m not doing anything back for them and I owe them a lot. I’m too attached to them and I just can’t help myself from feeling this way. I know they’re doing a lot for me and I’m grateful for that but this feeling just gets too much. I’d really be thankful to you if you can help me get over this feeling. Thank you so much.”

                    How do you overcome fear of losing your parents, or even your loved ones for that matter? Beyond burying our heads in work and miscellaneous distractions, and ignoring this sinking feeling of something that we don’t wish to face, what can we do to tackle this fear?

                    In this deeply personal episode of PE Podcast (PEP004), I share

                    • The nature of death
                    • 2 key reasons why most people feel (heavy) guilt or fear of losing their loved ones
                    • How to tackle each reason
                    • Why the answer to addressing your fear of losing your parents (or loved ones) isn’t really about tackling the fear — and what to do about it instead
                    • 2 question to ask yourself to start loving and appreciating your parents (or loved ones) — starting today

                    Listen to the episode here:

                    • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/4/
                    • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
                    • Listen via Stitcher: https://personalexcellence.co/stitcher/

                    Related Resources:

                    • ‘My Father Just Passed Away and It Seems Pointless that He Isn’t Around Anymore. What Should I Do?’
                    • How to Improve Your Relationship With Your Parents (series)
                    • ‘How Can I Overcome the Fear of Losing Loved Ones?’

                    Image: Mother and daughter

                    Related Posts:

                    • How to Deal with Depression When It Comes to Our Goals? [PEP002]
                    • How to Be Assertive Without Being Aggressive [PEP009]
                    • How to Overcome Writer’s Block [PEP008]
                    • Top 5 Regrets of the Dying (and What To Do About Them) [PEP007]
                    ]]>

                    Have you ever wondered what would happen if you were to lose your parents one day? Do you feel scared at this thought? Reader Sumedha asks this question:

                    “Lately, I’m getting too emotional over my fear of losing my parents. I just get stricken from a strong sense of guilt that I’m not doing anything back for them and I owe them a lot. I’m too attached to them and I just can’t help myself from feeling this way. I know they’re doing a lot for me and I’m grateful for that but this feeling just gets too much. I’d really be thankful to you if you can help me get over this feeling. Thank you so much.”

                    How do you overcome fear of losing your parents, or even your loved ones for that matter? Beyond burying our heads in work and miscellaneous distractions, and ignoring this sinking feeling of something that we don’t wish to face, what can we do to tackle this fear?

                    In this deeply personal episode of PE Podcast (PEP004), I share

                    • The nature of death
                    • 2 key reasons why most people feel (heavy) guilt or fear of losing their loved ones
                    • How to tackle each reason
                    • Why the answer to addressing your fear of losing your parents (or loved ones) isn’t really about tackling the fear — and what to do about it instead
                    • 2 question to ask yourself to start loving and appreciating your parents (or loved ones) — starting today

                    Listen to the episode here:

                    • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/4/
                    • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
                    • Listen via Stitcher: https://personalexcellence.co/stitcher/

                    Related Resources:

                    • ‘My Father Just Passed Away and It Seems Pointless that He Isn’t Around Anymore. What Should I Do?’
                    • How to Improve Your Relationship With Your Parents (series)
                    • ‘How Can I Overcome the Fear of Losing Loved Ones?’

                    Image: Mother and daughter

                    Related Posts:

                    • How to Deal with Depression When It Comes to Our Goals? [PEP002]
                    • How to Be Assertive Without Being Aggressive [PEP]]>

                      Have you ever wondered what would happen if you were to lose your parents one day? Do you feel scared at this thought? Reader Sumedha asks this question:

                      “Lately, I’m getting too emotional over my fear of losing my parents. I just get stricken from a strong sense of guilt that I’m not doing anything back for them and I owe them a lot. I’m too attached to them and I just can’t help myself from feeling this way. I know they’re doing a lot for me and I’m grateful for that but this feeling just gets too much. I’d really be thankful to you if you can help me get over this feeling. Thank you so much.”

                      How do you overcome fear of losing your parents, or even your loved ones for that matter? Beyond burying our heads in work and miscellaneous distractions, and ignoring this sinking feeling of something that we don’t wish to face, what can we do to tackle this fear?

                      In this deeply personal episode of PE Podcast (PEP004), I share

                      • The nature of death
                      • 2 key reasons why most people feel (heavy) guilt or fear of losing their loved ones
                      • How to tackle each reason
                      • Why the answer to addressing your fear of losing your parents (or loved ones) isn’t really about tackling the fear — and what to do about it instead
                      • 2 question to ask yourself to start loving and appreciating your parents (or loved ones) — starting today

                      Listen to the episode here:

                      • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/4/
                      • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
                      • Listen via Stitcher: https://personalexcellence.co/stitcher/

                      Related Resources:

                      • ‘My Father Just Passed Away and It Seems Pointless that He Isn’t Around Anymore. What Should I Do?’
                      • How to Improve Your Relationship With Your Parents (series)
                      • ‘How Can I Overcome the Fear of Losing Loved Ones?’

                      Image: Mother and daughter

                      Related Posts:

                      • How to Deal with Depression When It Comes to Our Goals? [PEP002]
                      • How to Be Assertive Without Being Aggressive [PEP]]> clean No no no 0:00 Celes https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/3/ Wed, 09 Mar 2016 08:40:44 +0000 Celes https://personalexcellence.co/?post_type=podcast&p=52522

                        Most of you are probably familiar with goal setting, where you set your goal, set a target, and pursue it relentlessly. However, do you know what is the message of your goal? What you are trying to realize through your goal?

                        In this episode of PE Podcast (PEP003), I share:

                        • What it means to know the message behind your goal,
                        • 3 reasons why knowing your message can be that difference between struggling and thriving in your goal, between failing and succeeding, and between misery and being happy in life,
                        • 4 specific goal scenarios of how to apply this concept — losing weight, building your blog/business, being a professional athlete/performer, and improving your relationship with your family — and how this can relate to you, and
                        • 3 questions to ask yourself in any goal pursuit

                        Listen to the episode here:

                        • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/3/
                        • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
                        • Listen via Stitcher: https://personalexcellence.co/stitcher/

                        Related Resources:

                        • When Goals Stop Working
                        • Your Message and Your Medium

                        Image: Glass

                        Related Posts:

                        • How to Deal with Depression When It Comes to Our Goals? [PEP002]
                        • How to Say No [PEP006]
                        • 5 Harsh Truths About Blogging (And 6 Tips If You Want to Start a Blog/Online Business) [PEP010]
                        • How to Overcome Writer’s Block [PEP008]
                        ]]>

                        Most of you are probably familiar with goal setting, where you set your goal, set a target, and pursue it relentlessly. However, do you know what is the message of your goal? What you are trying to realize through your goal?

                        In this episode of PE Podcast (PEP003), I share:

                        • What it means to know the message behind your goal,
                        • 3 reasons why knowing your message can be that difference between struggling and thriving in your goal, between failing and succeeding, and between misery and being happy in life,
                        • 4 specific goal scenarios of how to apply this concept — losing weight, building your blog/business, being a professional athlete/performer, and improving your relationship with your family — and how this can relate to you, and
                        • 3 questions to ask yourself in any goal pursuit

                        Listen to the episode here:

                        • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/3/
                        • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
                        • Listen via Stitcher: https://personalexcellence.co/stitcher/

                        Related Resources:

                        • When Goals Stop Working
                        • Your Message and Your Medium

                        Image: Glass

                        Related Posts:

                        • How to Deal with Depression When It Comes to Our Goals? [PEP002]
                        • How to Say No [PEP006]
                        • 5 Harsh Truths About Blogging (And 6 Tips If You Want to Start a Blog/Online Business) [PEP010]
                        • How to Overcome Writer’s Block [PEP008]
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                        Most of you are probably familiar with goal setting, where you set your goal, set a target, and pursue it relentlessly. However, do you know what is the message of your goal? What you are trying to realize through your goal?

                        In this episode of PE Podcast (PEP003), I share:

                        • What it means to know the message behind your goal,
                        • 3 reasons why knowing your message can be that difference between struggling and thriving in your goal, between failing and succeeding, and between misery and being happy in life,
                        • 4 specific goal scenarios of how to apply this concept — losing weight, building your blog/business, being a professional athlete/performer, and improving your relationship with your family — and how this can relate to you, and
                        • 3 questions to ask yourself in any goal pursuit

                        Listen to the episode here:

                        • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/3/
                        • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
                        • Listen via Stitcher: https://personalexcellence.co/stitcher/

                        Related Resources:

                        • When Goals Stop Working
                        • Your Message and Your Medium

                        Image: Glass

                        Related Posts:

                        • How to Deal with Depression When It Comes to Our Goals? [PEP002]
                        • How to Say No [PEP006]
                        • 5 Harsh Truths About Blogging (And 6 Tips If You Want to Start a Blog/Online Business) [PEP010]
                        • How to Overcome Writer’s Block [PEP008]
                        ]]>

                        Most of you are probably familiar with goal setting, where you set your goal, set a target, and pursue it relentlessly. However, do you know what is the message of your goal? What you are trying to realize through your goal?

                        In this episode of PE Podcast (PEP003), I share:

                        • What it means to know the message behind your goal,
                        • 3 reasons why knowing your message can be that difference between struggling and thriving in your goal, between failing and succeeding, and between misery and being happy in life,
                        • 4 specific goal scenarios of how to apply this concept — losing weight, building your blog/business, being a professional athlete/performer, and improving your relationship with your family — and how this can relate to you, and
                        • 3 questions to ask yourself in any goal pursuit

                        Listen to the episode here:

                        • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/3/
                        • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
                        • Listen via Stitcher: https://personalexcellence.co/stitcher/

                        Related Resources:

                        • When Goals Stop Working
                        • Your Message and Your Medium

                        Image: Glass

                        Related Posts:

                        • How to Deal with Depression When It Comes to Our Goals? [PEP002]
                        • How to Say No [PEP006]
                        • 5 Harsh Truths About Blogging (And 6 Tips If You Want to Start a Blog/Online Business) [PEP010]
                        • How to Overcome Writer’s Block [PEP008]
                        ]]> clean No no no 0:00 Celes https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/2/ Wed, 17 Feb 2016 04:42:22 +0000 Celes https://personalexcellence.co/?post_type=podcast&p=52519

                        PE reader Jessica wants to know how to deal with depression when it comes to our goals. Have you ever felt depressed when it comes to working to your goals? Perhaps because you’re procrastinating, not taking as much action as you wish, and/or not seeing the results that you want?

                        You’re not alone.

                        In this episode of PE Podcast (PEP002), I share my experience of how I felt depressed for a good chunk of last year about my goals, and how I’ve been addressing that. I share 3 simple tips to get out of your funk and stay out of it.

                        Listen to the episode here:

                        • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/2/
                        • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
                        • Listen via Stitcher: https://personalexcellence.co/stitcher/

                        Related Resources:

                        • The Power of Little Changes
                        • ‘I’m Often Depressed about My Lack of Progress in Life. What Should I Do?’

                        PS: Thank you everyone for your support! We hit over 1,000 downloads for the first episode in just the first few days of launch! Please keep listening and I look forward to recording many great episodes for you!

                        Update Sep 2016: It’s been 6 months since the podcast aired and Jessica has since followed up with an update!

                        “Just wanted to let you know that thanks to the podcast I was motivated enough to just finish wrapping up the first 5 chapters of my manga as volume 1. Been doing that since March. Right now am starting volume 2. So glad to be working on something I love.” — Jessica

                        Amazing Jessica, so happy for you! Hopefully Jessica’s progress will inspire all of you out there who may be feeling depressed about your goals! Know that this feeling is normal and simply focus on the 3 simple tips I share!

                        Image: Depressed man

                        Related Posts:

                        • How to Say No [PEP006]
                        • How to Overcome Writer’s Block [PEP008]
                        • How to Deal With Moments of Negative Self-Worth [PEP005]
                        • What is the Message of Your Goal? [PEP003]
                        ]]>

                        PE reader Jessica wants to know how to deal with depression when it comes to our goals. Have you ever felt depressed when it comes to working to your goals? Perhaps because you’re procrastinating, not taking as much action as you wish, and/or not seeing the results that you want?

                        You’re not alone.

                        In this episode of PE Podcast (PEP002), I share my experience of how I felt depressed for a good chunk of last year about my goals, and how I’ve been addressing that. I share 3 simple tips to get out of your funk and stay out of it.

                        Listen to the episode here:

                        • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/2/
                        • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
                        • Listen via Stitcher: https://personalexcellence.co/stitcher/

                        Related Resources:

                        • The Power of Little Changes
                        • ‘I’m Often Depressed about My Lack of Progress in Life. What Should I Do?’

                        PS: Thank you everyone for your support! We hit over 1,000 downloads for the first episode in just the first few days of launch! Please keep listening and I look forward to recording many great episodes for you!

                        Update Sep 2016: It’s been 6 months since the podcast aired and Jessica has since followed up with an update!

                        “Just wanted to let you know that thanks to the podcast I was motivated enough to just finish wrapping up the first 5 chapters of my manga as volume 1. Been doing that since March. Right now am starting volume 2. So glad to be working on something I love.” — Jessica

                        Amazing Jessica, so happy for you! Hopefully Jessica’s progress will inspire all of you out there who may be feeling depressed about your goals! Know that this feeling is normal and simply focus on the 3 simple tips I share!

                        Image: Depressed man

                        Related Posts:

                        • How to Say No [PEP006]
                        • How to Overcome Writer’s Block [PEP008]
                        • How to Deal With Moments of Negative Self-Worth [PEP005]
                        • What is the Message of Your Goal? [PEP003]
                        ]]>

                        PE reader Jessica wants to know how to deal with depression when it comes to our goals. Have you ever felt depressed when it comes to working to your goals? Perhaps because you’re procrastinating, not taking as much action as you wish, and/or not seeing the results that you want?

                        You’re not alone.

                        In this episode of PE Podcast (PEP002), I share my experience of how I felt depressed for a good chunk of last year about my goals, and how I’ve been addressing that. I share 3 simple tips to get out of your funk and stay out of it.

                        Listen to the episode here:

                        • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/2/
                        • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
                        • Listen via Stitcher: https://personalexcellence.co/stitcher/

                        Related Resources:

                        • The Power of Little Changes
                        • ‘I’m Often Depressed about My Lack of Progress in Life. What Should I Do?’

                        PS: Thank you everyone for your support! We hit over 1,000 downloads for the first episode in just the first few days of launch! Please keep listening and I look forward to recording many great episodes for you!

                        Update Sep 2016: It’s been 6 months since the podcast aired and Jessica has since followed up with an update!

                        “Just wanted to let you know that thanks to the podcast I was motivated enough to just finish wrapping up the first 5 chapters of my manga as volume 1. Been doing that since March. Right now am starting volume 2. So glad to be working on something I love.” — Jessica

                        Amazing Jessica, so happy for you! Hopefully Jessica’s progress will inspire all of you out there who may be feeling depressed about your goals! Know that this feeling is normal and simply focus on the 3 simple tips I share!

                        Image: Depressed man

                        Related Posts:

                        • PE reader Jessica wants to know how to deal with depression when it comes to our goals. Have you ever felt depressed when it comes to working to your goals? Perhaps because you’re procrastinating, not taking as much action as you wish, and/or not seeing the results that you want?

                          You’re not alone.

                          In this episode of PE Podcast (PEP002), I share my experience of how I felt depressed for a good chunk of last year about my goals, and how I’ve been addressing that. I share 3 simple tips to get out of your funk and stay out of it.

                          Listen to the episode here:

                          • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/2/
                          • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
                          • Listen via Stitcher: https://personalexcellence.co/stitcher/

                          Related Resources:

                          • The Power of Little Changes
                          • ‘I’m Often Depressed about My Lack of Progress in Life. What Should I Do?’

                          PS: Thank you everyone for your support! We hit over 1,000 downloads for the first episode in just the first few days of launch! Please keep listening and I look forward to recording many great episodes for you!

                          Update Sep 2016: It’s been 6 months since the podcast aired and Jessica has since followed up with an update!

                          “Just wanted to let you know that thanks to the podcast I was motivated enough to just finish wrapping up the first 5 chapters of my manga as volume 1. Been doing that since March. Right now am starting volume 2. So glad to be working on something I love.” — Jessica

                          Amazing Jessica, so happy for you! Hopefully Jessica’s progress will inspire all of you out there who may be feeling depressed about your goals! Know that this feeling is normal and simply focus on the 3 simple tips I share!

                          Image: Depressed man

                          Related Posts:

                          • clean No no no 0:00 Celes https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/1/ Fri, 12 Feb 2016 05:48:19 +0000 Celes https://personalexcellence.co/?post_type=podcast&p=52409

                            Hi everyone! Welcome to the first ever episode of the Personal Excellence Podcast!

                            In this first episode of PE Podcast (PEP001), I share why I’ve created this podcast and what you can expect in the episodes ahead.

                            Listen to the episode here:

                            • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/1/
                            • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
                            • Listen via Stitcher: https://personalexcellence.co/stitcher/

                            Related Posts:

                            • How to Say No [PEP006]
                            • How to Deal with Depression When It Comes to Our Goals? [PEP002]
                            • What is the Message of Your Goal? [PEP003]
                            • ‘I’m Scared of Losing My Parents. What Should I Do?’ [PEP004]
                            ]]>

                            Hi everyone! Welcome to the first ever episode of the Personal Excellence Podcast!

                            In this first episode of PE Podcast (PEP001), I share why I’ve created this podcast and what you can expect in the episodes ahead.

                            Listen to the episode here:

                            • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/1/
                            • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
                            • Listen via Stitcher: https://personalexcellence.co/stitcher/

                            Related Posts:

                            • How to Say No [PEP006]
                            • How to Deal with Depression When It Comes to Our Goals? [PEP002]
                            • What is the Message of Your Goal? [PEP003]
                            • ‘I’m Scared of Losing My Parents. What Should I Do?’ [PEP004]
                            ]]>

                            Hi everyone! Welcome to the first ever episode of the Personal Excellence Podcast!

                            In this first episode of PE Podcast (PEP001), I share why I’ve created this podcast and what you can expect in the episodes ahead.

                            Listen to the episode here:

                            • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/1/
                            • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
                            • Listen via Stitcher: https://personalexcellence.co/stitcher/

                            Related Posts:

                            • How to Say No [PEP006]
                            • How to Deal with Depression When It Comes to Our Goals? [PEP002]
                            • What is the Message of Your Goal? [PEP003]
                            • ‘I’m Scared of Losing My Parents. What Should I Do?’ [PEP004]
                            ]]>

                            Hi everyone! Welcome to the first ever episode of the Personal Excellence Podcast!

                            In this first episode of PE Podcast (PEP001), I share why I’ve created this podcast and what you can expect in the episodes ahead.

                            Listen to the episode here:

                            • Listen via web player: https://personalexcellence.co/podcast/1/
                            • Listen via iTunes: https://personalexcellence.co/itunes/
                            • Listen via Stitcher: https://personalexcellence.co/stitcher/

                            Related Posts:

                            • How to Say No [PEP006]
                            • How to Deal with Depression When It Comes to Our Goals? [PEP002]
                            • What is the Message of Your Goal? [PEP003]
                            • ‘I’m Scared of Losing My Parents. What Should I Do?’ [PEP004]
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