How to Set Goals for 2022

High performers set goals because it gives them direction and focus. They get clear on what they want and spend time reflecting on their wishes and dreams. In this episode, Dr. Cindra Kamphoff shares 3 strategies as you set your goals for the new year.     Power Phrase this Week: “I am committed to my goals and…

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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…

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Saying 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…

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Respond 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…

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What 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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Using Your Emotions as Data

Today on the podcast Dr. Cindra talks about the importance of using our emotions as data to regulate our emotions. We are not born regulating our emotions instead we learn this skill. Our emotions direct our actions, decisions, relationships, performance, and health. The RULER acronym can help us consider our emotions and Cindra shares how…

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How Risk Taking is Key to Success

This week on the podcast, we talk about how being courageous and taking calculated risks is essential for success. You can’t go after your goals without some risk and courage. When you encounter obstacles, stress and pressure, a key is to see these obstacles as a challenge not a threat. Remember, you have everything inside…

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How to Set Yourself Up for the Future

This week on the podcast we talk about how to set yourself up for future success. Cindra describes how to engage in the “Best Possible Self Exercise” to get clarity on your future self which has been found to increase possible affect and optimism. This week spend some time visualizing a date in the future,…

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What Would Your Future Self Want?

In this episode, we talk about why it is important to consider what your future self looks like in 5 or 10 years. Research shows that when you see your future self as someone different than you are today (your current self), you make better decisions. Dr. Kamphoff shares 3 specific ways you can get…

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Why We Are Not Happier

As humans, we all experience Hedonic Adaptation which is our way of quickly adapting to new situations. This adaptation gets in the way of our long-term happiness. This is the reason people aren’t happier long-term after they make more money or get a new job. To combat this adaptation, we want to savor the good – notice and…

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