Mentally Strong
How to Create a Powerful Meaning
A key factor in our success is to consciously choose the meaning we give to situations. In this episode, Cindra talks about how you can choose a meaning that empowers you, that makes you better, and serves you. We can choose a meaning that acknowledges that the events happened for you, not to you. Phrase this Week: “I see…
Read MoreSaying No More Often
Successful people know how to say “no.” In this episode, Cindra talks about why it is difficult for us to say no, and how to say yes to the right activities and events in our life. She also suggests we make a “Stop Doing List” and provides other strategies for us to be intentional with…
Read MoreDominate the Controllables
As humans, our default is to focus on the uncontrollables. It is much easier to blame, complain, and make excuses than to take a close look in the mirror and examine ourselves and our actions. In this episode, Cindra talks about the foundation of performance – focusing on what you can control and how to do…
Read MoreIf You Think You Can
Today on the podcast we explore the power of our thoughts. We all have automatic negative thoughts (or ANTS) and our ANTS can seem very real. We want to notice our ANTS and take a step back to diminish their power. You shouldn’t believe everything you think because your brain’s purpose is to keep you safe,…
Read MoreOvercoming Negativity
Knowing doesn’t create change; it’s the doing that creates change. You may know about why we have negativity as humans, but you must put it into action to see the results. In this episode, Cindra talks about how negativity isn’t always bad – it can help us make good decisions and protect us. But many times too…
Read MoreStaying Strong in Adversity
In this episode, Cindra shares how we can overcome adversity and the research that supports the importance of looking for the opportunity in setbacks. She describes that practice “benefit finding” and how we can use the practice to stay strong in adversity. Quote of the week: “The most successful people see adversity not as a…
Read MoreLeading Yourself First
Today on the podcast we discuss the importance of leading ourselves first before leading others. Growing our self-awareness is crucial to become a better leader, yet few people are self-aware. Dr. Cindra shares with as a “Finding Your Best Self” exercise to help you connect with your best and gain self-awareness to lead yourself each…
Read MoreWhat Story Are You Telling?
On the podcast today, we discuss how the stories about the events in our life shape our reality and our identity. To cultivate more empowering emotions, it’s important to tell yourself more empowering stories. You can do this by seeing the story from various lens. Power Phrase this Week: “I choose an empowering meaning to…
Read MoreRespond with Intention
This week on the podcast we discuss the importance of responding with intention and how the PCR Strategy (Pause, Consider, Respond) can help us do that. Power Phrase this Week: “I choose to respond with purpose and intention.” “When you react, you are giving away your power. When you respond, you are staying in control of…
Read MoreWhat Do You Need to Believe About Yourself?
In this episode, we talk about getting clear on your own vision and then deciding the beliefs you need to adopt about yourself to make that vision happen. Power Phrase this Week: “I think “I am…” to help me reach my goals and dreams.” Quote of the Week: “You have the power to change your thoughts and…
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