Pep Talks

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  

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – Forgiveness Part II – Episode #39. Last month, I published part one of forgiveness. I acknowledged this is a sensitive subject and I expressed my hope that the information was received knowing my intent was to help. I express that same sentiment with this month's PEP Talk. My desire is to help. Part one, primarily focused on reframing forgiveness regarding the forgiveness of another. Part two, focuses on forgiveness of self. Please take a few minutes to listen to today’s PEP Talk – Forgiveness Part II – Episode #39, and I encourage you to do one thing today, purposefully, to attain true PEP for life!

Welcome to today's PEP Talk – Forgiveness – Episode #38. As stated in the PEP Talk, I recognize this is a sensitive subject and I am prayerful you will receive the information I provide, with the genuine intent that I have of wanting to help. I provide a way to reframe the word forgiveness. Holding onto negative energy towards a person is toxic for the person holding onto it – it is a type of prison. Finding a way to release the energy provides freedom and healing. Please take a few minutes to listen to today’s PEP Talk – Forgiveness – Episode #38, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Originally posted July 2016 on YouTube.

If you are someone who fights against the concept of creating routine/structure in your life, this month's PEP Talk is for you. As I express in this month's PEP Talk, having the discipline to create routine in your life actually provides you with more freedom versus the false belief that it takes away from your freedom. Please take a few minutes to listen to today’s PEP Talk – Discipline Equals Freedom – Episode #37, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attine true PEP for life. Originally posted June 2016 on YouTube.

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk – May Awareness Month – Episode #36. May is Mental Health Awareness month as well as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. In my opinion, this is the perfect pairing. In this month’s PEP Talk, I share some of the benefits one receives by being physically active. I encourage you to utilize the month of May as an opportunity to create the habit of physical activity or, if you are already physically active, utilize the month of May to create a new habit to improve your psychological well-being. Please take a few minutes to listen to today’s PEP Talk – May Awareness Month – Episode #36, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life.

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk – The Power of Posture – Episode #35. It might surprise you to know that your posture not only impacts your physical health it impacts your psychological health. In this month's PEP Talk, I cite a research study supporting this concept and I also share a power pose recommended by Amy Cuddy to increase your confidence. Please take a few minutes to listen to today’s PEP Talk – The Power of Posture - Episode #35, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life.  

Happy Spring and welcome to today's PEP Talk - Spring Cleaning - Episode #34. Are you inspired by the spring weather to tackle a project that has been hanging over your head for far too long? Well, today's PEP Talk includes practical tips to feed that sense of motivation so you have one less "to do," on your list this month. Please take a few minutes to listen to today’s PEP Talk – Spring Cleaning - Episode #34, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Originally posted April 2016 on YouTube.

Welcome to today's PEP Talk - KISS - Episode #33. Since it is February, I thought I would keep with the theme of Valentine's Day. Even though this PEP Talk is not directly discussing the theme of love, it is all about assisting you in following through with goals/tasks/responsibilities. From my perspective, I would consider that a way of loving yourself because you are minimizing stress in your life. So, for this Valentine's Day, give yourself a gift of love and listen to this month's PEP Talk - KISS - Episode #33, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Originally posted February 2016 on YouTube.  

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk – Is There a Perfect Diet? – Episode #32 In today’s PEP Talk I answer the question, “Is there a perfect diet?” I also provide simple tips to improve your nutrition as I recognize the start of a new year may prompt the desire to begin new healthy habits. Do not forget about the three free recipe eBooks on my website. All of the recipes are amazingly delicious and nutrient dense! Please take a few minutes to listen to today’s PEP Talk – Is There a Perfect Diet? and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Originally posted January 2016 on YouTube

Welcome to today's PEP Talk - Holiday Stress - Episode #31. The holidays, for various reasons, can be a stressful time for many people. Today's PEP Talk provides some tips to assist you in enjoying the holidays versus feeling as though you are merely suffering through them.    Please take a few minutes to listen to today’s PEP Talk – Holiday Stress - Episode #31, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life.  Originally posted November 2015 on YouTube

It is November and Thanksgiving is just weeks away. I thought this was the perfect time to encourage you to create a habit of expressing gratitude.  This month’s PEP Talk provides practical techniques and examples of how you can create the mindset of gratitude.  Below, I included a list of gratitude questions, I discussed in the podcast, as well as links to the articles I referenced, and my previously recorded podcasts, episode #15 and #25.   Please take a few minutes to listen to today’s PEP Talk – Habit of Gratitude – Episode #30, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life.   Links to articles and previously recorded podcasts mentioned in the podcast: 41+ Gratitude Messages, Letters and Lists by Heather Craig 28 Benefits of Gratitude & Most Significant Research Findings by Courtney Ackerman   PEP Talk – Gratitude – Episode #15   PEP Talk – Mindfulness – Simple Not Easy – Episode #25   List of gratitude questions mentioned in the podcast: What emotionally touched me t

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk - Offense – Decline the Invitation – Episode #29. Last month, my PEP talk rebroadcast was about personalization. Today, I want to talk about taking offense. Offense is given as an invitation and we have the choice to decline the invitation. Please take a few minutes to listen to today’s PEP Talk – Offense – Decline the Invitation – Episode #29, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Past PEP Talk Podcasts relevant to today’s PEP Talk: PEP Talk – Episode #18 PEP Talk – Episode #17 PEP Talk Episode #16

Welcome to today’s PEP Talk – Q-TIP – Episode #28. Many people struggle with personalization which causes a significant amount of unnecessary pain for the donor and the receiver. I thought it might be helpful to share a little "tip" in this month's PEP Talk to assist in challenging this type of negative thinking. Please take a few minutes to listen to today’s PEP Talk – Q-TIP – Episode #28, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Originally posted March 2016 on YouTube.

Welcome to today's PEP Talk - I Choose - Episode #27. It is important to use language of empowerment versus restraint. Individuals often times incorrectly use the words “I can’t” when, in fact, they can (they are capable) they are simply choosing not to. I cite an interesting research study that demonstrates the influence of words with regards to food choices. Please take a few minutes to listen to today’s PEP Talk – I Choose - Episode #27, and I encourage you to do one thing today purposefully to attain true PEP for life. Originally posted October 2015 on YouTube.