Pep Talks

Welcome to today's PEP Talk - I Statements – Episode #59.   This is an extremely simple communication technique that provides a profound effect. This technique can be utilized within your personal or professional life with equal efficacy.    Please take a few minutes to listen to today’s PEP Talk – I Statements – Episode #59, and I encourage you to do one thing today, purposefully, to attain true PEP for life!     Originally posted on YouTube June 2017    

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk –  How to Love Criticism – Episode #58.   In last month’s PEP Talk, Profound Love, I encouraged you to accept the feedback you receive from loved ones in order to love them the way they need to be loved – to love them profoundly.    Developing the ability to love someone profoundly, requires the acceptance of feedback -- without making excuses, becoming defensive, or discounting the feedback.    In this month’s PEP Talk, I encourage you to reflect on how you hear/accept feedback and I provide some possible reasons why accepting feedback might be challenging.     Please take a few minutes to listen to today’s PEP Talk – How to Love Criticism – Episode #58, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life.   How to Love Criticism | WorkLife with Adam Grant   PEP Talk – I am Right – Episode #46   PEP Talk – Profound Love – Episode #57  

Welcome to today's PEP Talk - Profound Love – Episode #57. I thought February was the perfect month to share a little tip about how we can love in a profound manner. As you will notice, I reference the I Am Right PEP Talk – Episode #46 – keeping with the theme of focusing on healthy communication and cultivating healthy relationships ; -) Please take a few minutes to listen to today’s PEP Talk – Profound Love – Episode #57, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Originally posted on YouTube February 2017

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk – I Am Right Check- In – Episode #56 I thought it would be good to start the year off reminding you, and encouraging you, to focus on healthy communication. For this month’s podcast I am highlighting concepts from previously recorded PEP Talk podcasts because it takes a great deal of repetition for a behavior to become a natural part of who we are. I am seeking to keep healthy communication practices on your radar so you will practice, practice, practice. Please take a few minutes to listen to today’s PEP Talk – I Am Right Check-In – Episode #56, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. PEP Talk – I am Right – Episode #46   PEP Talk – Offense – Decline the Invitation – Episode #29  

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk – Emergency Mood Boosters – Episode #55 It is December, which means the holiday season is upon us, and I wanted to share some quick, go-to tips this month, to assist you increasing your energy and improving your mood. Please take a few minutes to listen to today’s PEP Talk – Emergency Mood Boosters – Episode #55, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life.

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – Habit versus Willpower – Episode #54. It is the beginning of November and we are embarking upon the holiday season. I recognize this can be a time of year when people overindulge or struggle to follow through on behaviors they know are healthy. Therefore, what better time of year, than now, for me to assist you in developing healthier habits? Please take a few minutes to listen to today’s PEP Talk – Habit versus Willpower – Episode #54, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life.

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk – Should and Like – Episode #53. My PEP Talks for June, July, and August primarily focused on healthy communication to help deepen your relationships. In September, I discussed the cognitive distortion, labeling, which can negatively impact one’s self-esteem and self-worth. In today’s PEP Talk, I share a communication tip and review a common cognitive distortion. Please take a few minutes to listen to today’s PEP Talk – Should and Like – Episode #53, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Past PEP Talk Podcast mentioned in today’s PEP Talk: PEP Talk – Excuses and Filler Words – Episode #14  

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk - Labeling Part II – Episode #52. In today’s podcast, I continue the discussion of labeling – I review how labeling can negatively impact a person’s self-esteem and self-worth. Please take a few minutes to listen to today’s PEP Talk – Labeling Part II – Episode #52, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Past PEP Talk Podcast mentioned in today’s PEP Talk: PEP Talk – Don’t Be a Victim of Your Diagnosis – Episode #26

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk - Labeling – Episode #51. In today’s podcast, I continue the theme of communication as well as the theme of moving away from judgment. This month, I also remind you, you have the opportunity to subscribe to my podcast on various podcast platforms including two new platforms Spotify and Amazon. Please take a few minutes to listen to today’s PEP Talk – Labeling – Episode #51, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Past PEP Talk Podcast mentioned in today’s PEP Talk: PEP Talk – Episode #18

Welcome to today's PEP Talk - Validation and Inquiry - Episode #50. I regularly hear clients say they do not feel heard or understood. In this month’s PEP Talk I share two of the most important communication techniques to build and cultivate relationships – personally and professionally. Please take a few minutes to listen to today’s PEP Talk – Validation and Inquiry – Episode #50, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life.

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk – Love Languages – Episode #49. How do you feel loved? How do you give love? In today’s PEP Talk I review love languages and I want you to think about how you feel most loved and how those around you feel most loved. I encourage you to talk to the individuals in your life, that you care about, and learn their love languages and seek to love them in the manner that means the most to them. Please take a few minutes to listen to today’s PEP Talk – Love Languages – Episode #49, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Dr. Gary Chapman’s 5 Love Languages Quiz  

Welcome to today's PEP Talk - I Am – Episode #48. Our self-talk plays a significant role in how we feel emotionally. If someone is walking around telling herself that she is a "loser" or that she is "always" making mistakes and is "not good enough,” this individual is going to struggle with low self-esteem and self-worth. Think about it this way...if a child makes a mistake, are you going to berate the child and tell her what a horrible human being she is? No, of course not. Then why do it to yourself? It is important that we encourage ourselves and work to build our self-esteem and self-worth, not tear it down. Please take a few minutes to listen to today’s PEP Talk – I Am – Episode #48, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Originally posted on YouTube April 2017.

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk – The 60 Seconds or Less Rule – Episode #47. Spring is here and I know this can inspire people to clean and organize their homes and lives. In this month's PEP Talk - The 60 Seconds or Less Rule – Episode #47, I am including an easy tip that will assist you in becoming more organized as well as assisting you in maintaining a clutter free life and home. Please take a few minutes to listen to today’s PEP Talk – The 60 Seconds or Less Rule – Episode #47, and I encourage you to do one thing today, purposefully, to attain true PEP for life! Originally posted on YouTube March 2017.

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk – I am Right – Episode #46. This month’s PEP Talk includes a communication technique that is a true game changer. I am confident, if you make this simple communication style adjustment, you will notice an immediate improvement within your communication -- personally and professionally. Please take a few minutes to listen to today’s PEP Talk – I am Right – Episode #46, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Originally posted on YouTube January 2017.

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – Failure or Wisdom – Episode #45. As I state in this month's PEP Talk, it is important for all of us to take ownership of our choices; nonetheless, I find many people get too focused on the word "failure" and lose sight of the wisdom they have gleaned. Just because something does not go as we hoped it would, does not mean it was a failure. Please take a few minutes to listen to today’s PEP Talk – Failure or Wisdom – Episode #45, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Originally posted on YouTube October 2016.  

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk – 31 Days of Self-Care – Episode #44.   This year, I want to encourage you to focus on developing healthy wellness habits. Eileen Laird of Phoenix Helix created an easy-to-follow list of 31 self-care practices.    I challenge you to utilize the month of January to begin cultivating habitual self-care by following the list of activities. Simply perform the activity that is listed for the corresponding day of the month – it will be fun and a great way to start the new year!   Please take a few minutes to listen to today’s PEP Talk – 31 Days of Self-Care – Episode #44, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life.   https://pepforlife.com/31-days-of-self-care/  

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk – Laughter Yoga– Episode #43.  I recognize, for some people, the holiday season can be a stressful time of year, and the antidote to your stress is revealed in this month’s PEP Talk.  Keep in mind, this is something you can do all year long – not just during the holidays. It is simple and fun!  Please take a few minutes to listen to today’s PEP Talk – Laughter Yoga – Episode #43, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life.  Laughter Yoga Videos  Laugh with Laughter Guru Dr. Madan Kataria  Five minutes instructional laughter yoga video  6 Quick Laughter Yoga Exercises That Access the Now 

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk – Emotional Endurance – Episode #42. Life can be hard and sometimes it can feel as though, emotionally, life is too much to handle. In today's PEP Talk I want to encourage you to think about how you are strengthening yourself, emotionally, when you are working your way through challenging times. Last month's PEP Talk, This Happened for Me, Not to Me – Episode #41, was a reminder that everything in our lives is allowed for a reason. This month's PEP Talk, is reminding you, you have what it takes to overcome the challenges you face, and you will be stronger, emotionally, on the other side. Please take a few minutes to listen to today’s PEP Talk – Emotional Endurance – Episode #42, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Originally posted on YouTube September 2016.

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – This Happened for Me, Not to Me - Episode #41. I cannot adequately express in words how powerful I believe this concept is if you choose to apply it to your life. As I state in the PEP Talk, I honestly believe everything is allowed to happen for a reason. I even believe events that a person may view as "negative" are allowed to occur to serve us in some way. Please take a few minutes to listen to today’s PEP Talk – This Happened for Me, Not to Me - Episode #41, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Originally posted on YouTube August 2016.

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk – Suicide Awareness Prevention Month – 988 – Episode #40 I recognize this month’s PEP Talk may not contain much PEP; nonetheless, I am hopeful you will find it helpful. September is Suicide Awareness Prevention Month and in this podcast I share two resources, discuss two myths associated with suicide, potential warning signs as well as a few statistics. Below, I have included the resources mentioned in the podcast. Please take a few minutes to listen to today’s PEP Talk – Suicide Awareness Prevention Month – 988 – Episode #40, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Resources:   Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988 - Call or text   Chat by going to 988lifeline.org   Pastor Clayton Hentzel of One Crossing church in Illinois discusses suicide from a biblical perspective:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/one-crossing-podcast/id1497065834?i=1000577605685