PODCAST 036: APRYL SCHLUETER – THE CHEERFUL MIND

The modern life is a busy one, and more often than not, it feels like we are being pulled in all different directions. We’re busy, but we don’t feel like we get anything done. Often thinking, am I succeeding at work, am I being the best parent, am I a good partner, am I simply good enough. 

My guest today, Apryl Schlueter, wants to take you on a journey to the cheerful mind. Because Apryl was being pulled in all directions, was feeling overwhelmed, was getting angry and frustrated, complaining when things didn’t go the way she wanted them to as she had put in so much effort, and she was tied.

Until something completely changed her mindset. Apryl realised that “being happy is actually one of the ingredients to be more productive”. When she changed her thoughts on a situation her productivity levels changed too.

Apryl and I dive deep into this notion, of increased productivity through happiness, along with listening to our bodies, self-care, having a positive mindset, and the ridiculous guilt that we often put ourselves through.

I completely agree with Apryl when she says, “Have more fun, while getting stuff done.” And I really do hope that it is one of the lessons you takeaway from this lovely conversation with a beautiful and cheerful woman.

I hope you enjoy x

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SHOW NOTES

To purchase Apryl’s book – “Finding Success in Balance: My Journey to the Cheerful Mind”

Jeff Sandquist – Live Immediately Podcast interview

Anthony Ongaro - Live Immediately Podcast interview

Gary Ware – Live Immediately Podcast interview

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THANK YOU

The original Live Immediately theme music is by Timothy Mcphee. You can check out his music at www.firekites.bandcamp.com

If you enjoyed the show, had fun, and maybe even learnt something, then make sure you subscribe via iTunes and while you’re there, why not leave a rating and a review. You know it will make my day.

Thanks for stopping by and giving me some of your time.

Have fun & live immediately.

mike x

PODCAST 035: LEIGH CAMPBELL – A BEGINNER’S JOURNEY INTO MINIMALISM

We often hear from people that have succeeded, that have done something or gone through a process and come out the other side. But we rarely hear from people at the beginning of their journey—people who are going through the same issues that we are going through.

This is why I really wanted to chat to my guest today, Leigh Campbell, as she is at the beginning of her minimalist journey. She is going through all the struggles, battling a “hoarding husband”, and dealing with the challenges of changing her habits. Those same rocky hurdles that we all face and that we all need to get over at some point.

Leigh and I cover a lot in this episode: how everyone’s journey is different, fast fashion and the quick joy we get from shopping, decision fatigue, the link between physical clutter and mental clutter, along with the 30 day no shopping and no wearing the same outfit twice challenge that Leigh is doing.

Leigh is honest and open about how she stuffs up sometimes and that there are still areas in her life that she needs to work on. But that is the beautiful message in this episode—that we don’t need to be perfect or have things a certain way all the time. But we do need to be aware of our actions. Because when we do things on autopilot we numbingly fill our life up with things we don’t need.

I love it how Leigh is questioning the things she has in her life, and doing it in her own beautiful way.

I hope you enjoy x

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SHOW NOTES

Rich Roll

Uniform Dressing

Minimalism Documentary

CONNECT WITH LEIGH CAMPBELL

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THANK YOU

The original Live Immediately theme music is by Timothy Mcphee. You can check out his music at www.firekites.bandcamp.com

If you enjoyed the show, had fun, and maybe even learnt something, then make sure you subscribe via iTunes and while you’re there, why not leave a rating and a review. You know it will make my day.

Thanks for stopping by and giving me some of your time.

Have fun & live immediately.

mike x

PODCAST 034: GARY WARE – THE IMPORTANCE OF PLAY

There are many things that we neglect in our life when we are busy being busy or when we are not mindful of what we are doing each day. In this episode my guest, Gary Ware, and I discuss one very important element that many people neglect, something that can have a huge effect on all areas of your life—play.

In this episode Gary and I discuss the relationship between happiness, success and choice, learning from play, the importance of play, growing through play, and living a life of gratitude. 

Gary is charismatic, fun and someone who is going to power-up your day with a little play.

I hope you enjoy x

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SHOW NOTES

Gary’s free ebook

Thank & Grow Rich by Pam Grout (book)

The Awareness Test

Tony Robins

The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod (book)

The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor (book) 

Before Happiness by Shawn Achor (book)

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert (book)

Elizabeth Gilbert – Jackhammers & Hummingbirds (video)

Polar bear and dog playing (beautiful video)

Kidzania

Reality Is Broken by Jane McGonigal (book)

Super Better by Jane McGonigal (book)

Jane McGonigal TED Talk

CONNECT WITH GARY WARE

Website / Instagram / Facebook / Twitter

SUBSCRIBE

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THANK YOU

The original Live Immediately theme music is by Timothy Mcphee. You can check out his music at www.firekites.bandcamp.com

If you enjoyed the show, had fun, and maybe even learnt something, then make sure you subscribe via iTunes and while you’re there, why not leave a rating and a review. You know it will make my day.

Thanks for stopping by and giving me some of your time.

Have fun & live immediately.

mike x