Self Control

A Motivational Podcast with Positive Thoughts for You...But Not What You Might Expect ;)

Do you believe you're capable of doing more?Being more productive? Becoming a better person? Do you want to stop procrastinating on everything, big or small?Well then why aren't you doing it!?I asked myself the same question.Honestly- we don't do that stuff because we don't know how. And we don't know how because we aren't even looking at it the right way.In this episode I want to show you how to be the source of your own motivation! I want you to take the first step to tackle your challenges.Let's talk about what motivation really means and how we can reframe our thoughts from negative to positive. PS- Choosing to this episode counts as taking action, so you've already started! Follow through and listen now!(0:55) - You're not ready until you answer YES to this question(1:40) - How does negativity show up our life?(3:29) - What does motivation really mean?(4:29) - Cleaning up our messy thinking(7:21) - What does it look like to think positively?----Let me know what you think!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevenshttps://www.instagram.com/selfcontrolpodcast/Want to improve your mental health?https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLifeListen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

Are You Feeling Stuck in Life? You Can Make This Change to Begin Moving Forward Again!

If you're feeling stuck in a rut...Or feeling trapped in your job or in your relationship...The feelings of wasted time and disappointment can become quite painful.The good news, you may not be stuck at all!In this episode I will share with you a simple but powerful technique for reframing our thoughts of being trapped or feeling stuck.When we shift where we are looking, and learn to take control of what we can control, we realize we are moving again! You can get started TODAY so listen now and let's get going!(01:54) - Understanding this problem as a circle(02:50) - Does this really apply to you and your life? Let's find out.(03:58) - Reframing our fear as distraction(04:19) - Learning from yourself and making the shift!(05:42) - Don't agree with this? Well, listen to this then!(06:56) - Exactly where to look and what to do going forward----Want to improve your mental health?https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLifeGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevenshttps://www.instagram.com/selfcontrolpodcast/Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

Do This Today and You Will Communicate Better in Your Relationship Immediately

Late last year I realized I was barely talking to my partner.I was also struggling to communicate in the workplace.Sound familiar?Not sharing your thoughts, not sure what to say, people talking over you and at you...The truth is, if we don't express what we think and feel, we don't actually know what we think and feel. Our life is just happening to us, passing us by.So, let's talk about it! I'll tell you what I did to start the conversation at home and how I began speaking up at work. And of course, I will give you a task that you can start TODAY that will make a difference immediately.The people in your life want to hear from you. Let's get started!-----Want to improve your mental health?https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLifeGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevenshttps://www.instagram.com/selfcontrolpodcast/Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

You Will Not Have Self-Control Until You Understand This ONE Thing

Do you find yourself wishing you had better self-control?Many of us, myself included, are faced with shame and guilt when we can't do what we BELIEVE we SHOULD do.My life improved once I stopped that negative, abusive way of thinking, and started looking at self-control in a new way.You can try this for yourself today!In this episode I will break down the old way of thinking about self-control and present a new way for forward for you.This mindset shift plus your own determination could help you improve your eating habits, stop your laziness, end procrastination, or understand and quit drug and alcohol use.I will give you the NUMBER ONE thing to look out for and some concrete steps to take this week. If you're ready for a new and improved lifestyle, let's get started!02:24 Self control vs. Self-abuse - are you doing THIS!?04:08 A question for you09:27 What does self control REALLY mean?12:53 The #1 thing to watch out for!14:45 How to get started TODAY!-----Want to improve your mental health?https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLifeGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevenshttps://www.instagram.com/selfcontrolpodcast/Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

How to Find Your Purpose: Plenty of Questions to Ask Yourself AND a 3-Step Solution if Your Life Feels Meaningless

You can and you will find your purpose!Thanks for stopping by. On today's episode we will discuss a major, major issue that many of us face.How do you find your purpose in life?Of course, no podcast (no matter how great 😉) can tell you your purpose. In fact, despite all the challenges and struggles in my life, I have never struggled with my purpose.So what can I really tell you?If you are feeling boredom and dissatisfaction, if you are asking "what is the point of my life," and if you don't have any goals or a reason to keep going...Let me jump in right there! By listening to this episode:-- You will know EXACTLY WHAT PURPOSE MEANS and LEARN 2 MASSIVE words that you can begin to think about. -- You will get a dozen questions that you can ask yourself with those two words in mind so you can start CLEARLY seeing where your Purpose may lie AND--You will come away with a plan of action to start defining your Purpose for yourself.Why am I qualified to tell you all this?Well, I will also share a bit of my story. How pain and trauma in my childhood led me exactly to my Purpose today. In hindsight, I can see how I lived out this process and found the MEANING OF MY LIFE.So take 20 minutes today and let's talk about what purpose means and where to look if you're searching for yours. Listen now!-----(0:00) Intro and what to expect. Are you looking in the right places?(4:24) What is the AAXR framework and how can you use it to find your purpose?(6:59) What does PURPOSE really mean??(8:29) A chapter of my story: how did pain lead to purpose for me?(11:00) The most important question to ask (13:40) Bored? Dissatisfied? Your purpose begins right there, right now!(15:10) Understanding the AAXR Framework: 3 steps you can begin this week-----Want to improve your mental health?https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLifeGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevenshttps://www.instagram.com/selfcontrolpodcast/Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts