Attitude of Altitude, Mindset of Happiness

This is a special edition podcast, a gift for the special time of uncertainty in 2020 

A guided meditation for relaxation and greater focus 🙂

At this time of global uncertainty is stressful time for many for various reasons. 

On the other, hand it is also a time of reflection for many as we experience a slower pace of life. Some are starting new habits while others may be struggling to adapt.  

What ever the reason, meditation is truly the best thing you can do for yourself. Of course, there are many forms of meditation.  However, a guided meditation can be easier for many. 

Here is my gift to you, A Guided Meditation for 2020 

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Keep an Open Mind and say 'YES' 

Practice it and you'll get excited!!

Everyone loves to share ideas with open minded people. However, I hear from many CEO's or managers that team members are resistant. 

The truth is most are not aware they are being resistant to ideas or change. 

✔ Stop Justifying and resist standing still

✔ Practice it and you'll start getting excited

✔ Move forward for progress 

Stop self sabotaging and start growing.

🔸 First say YES....then figure how to do it 

🔸 Ask questions 5 W (Why, When, Where, Who, What) for greater understanding 😊

🔸 Listen to understand

🔸 Evaluate

🔸 Keep an open heart and listen with your heart

🔸Treat your job as if it was your first day!!

Happy #WonderfulWednesday 

#listentounderstand #keepanopenmind #podcast #learn #progress #opentochange #positive #getexcitedtolearn #askquestions #opportunitytoimprove #engagemore #attitude 

Replace office gossip with positive communication that support your workplace and You 👍

Did you know employees lose 2.8hrs/week due to conflict? 

We all know gossip is negative and even complain about it. We simply get in habits that are not helpful. Office gossip:

- Reduce trust and respect

- Diminish effective communication

- Lower collaboration

- Decrease productivity & innovation

- Initiate conflict

- Reduce teamwork 

- Lead to more misunderstandings 

Many bosses, managers, and CEO's experience the negative impact. You can break the cycle by taking small steps to break old habits and replace it with new habits that actually serve you. 

✔ Start with practicing the habit yourself

✔ Avoid blaming or finger pointing

✔ Change topic of conversation

✔ Suggest a three way phone or video call to clear or stop the issue at hand

✔ State your personal habit/goal, not to talk about someone when they are not present

Remember small steps create huge impact!! 

Happy #WonderfulWednesday

#stopgossip #positivecommunication #stopgofficegossip #conflict #minimizeconflict #preventworkplaceconflict #buildtrust #improveteamwork #improvecollaboration 

Part II interview with Dr. George Frempong, director of research at Delmore 'Buddy' Daye Learning Institute, on Why Growth Mindset belongs in schools/universities, help your child excel in math or improve workplaces!! 😃

If learning Math or Sciences ever made you sweat...you know what I am talking about!! 

Maybe you were told "you are not cut out to learn math".  

Part II 

 ✔DNA is only a starting point 

✔ Growth Mindset rather than Fixed Mindset 

✔Stop self limiting beliefs  

✔Mindset of believe in your capacity 🙌

Dr. George Frempong has a Master in Mathematics Education and PhD in Curriculum Studies from the University of British Columbia in Canada. Dr. Frempong has many years of research at University of British Colombia, York University, and in New Brunswick. He also has practical experience within education system and engaging in the community. 

Happy #WonderfulWednesday 

#GrowthMindset #learnmath #howtoteachmath #lifecoach #successinmath #mindset #lifecoaching #productiveworkplaces

'Growth Mindset' phrase coined by Dr. Carol S. Dweck from Stanford University over three decades ago.

Special thanks to my guest Dr, George Frempong, Director of Research at Delmore 'Buddy' Daye Learning Institute (DBDLI) in Halifax. Join us on two part series, where Dr. Frempong  shares some of his research and findings on #GrowthMindset He has many years of research at University of British Colombia, York University, and in New Brunswick. He also has practical experience within education system and engaging in the community.  

Part 1 interview, we discuss George's passion and background in Growth Mindset. 

- You can succeed against all odds 

- Believing in your students 

- Your strengths, skills and talents 

- Power of believing in your capabilities  

Happy #WonderfulWednesday

Dr. George Frempong has a Master in Mathematics Education and PhD in Curriculum Studies from the University of British Columbia in Canada. He has worked as a classroom teacher and university professor. He is currently the Director of Research at the Delmore “Buddy” Daye Learning Institute (DBDLI) where his research and community engagement support inclusive education policies and practices that provide opportunities for all learners to succeed in schooling. His research and community engagement is informed by the traditional Africa concept ‘it takes a village to raise a child’. The collective growth mindset is the culture that instills in students the belief in their potential to succeed against any odds.

To learn more about Dr. George Frempong and DBDLI visit www.dbdli.ca 

#Education #BelieveinYourself #success #lifecoaching #growth #mindset

It's mid September and you have had couple of weeks to settle into the new routine, this is the perfect time to start investing in your health. Start with doing one thing for your health. 

Devote to investing in your health starting today:

- Choose 1 goal ie meditate, drink 8 glasses of water/day or relaxing more 👍

- Identity the parameters....what will you do to relax

- Make it Challenging and yet Achievable 🙂

- Get in the mindset....remind yourself why you do what you do!! 

- Celebrate your successes 🎈

- Repeat for at least 30 days 

Make it a #MarvellousMonday 

#health #healthyworkplace #lifecoaching #healthcaretrends #healthyhabits #investinginthefuture #investinyourself #investinyourhealth

You know there is always calm after a storm and some silver lining. 😃 

Every storm physical or metaphorical has period of calm afterwards. There are also lots of positive stories, new connections, acts of kindness, or compassion that we remember for years. Sometimes there is a shift in our mindset or perspective. 

Do you wait for the next storm or are you more proactive?

What new lessons or opportunities did you find? 

Will you start something new?  How about a new positive habit or ritual? 😮✅

Happy #WonderfulWednesday 

#calmafterstorm #lifecoaching #podcast #silverlining #mindset #attitude #Happiness

Janice MacInnis has worked in the field of adult learning at Dalhousie for over 20 years. She is the Manager of Organizational Health, enhancing the health of employees and the health of Dalhousie, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, as a workplace. Improving the wellness and experience of employees over the 10 years she has been in this role also connects well with her personally. She has dedicated herself to self-improvement and readily shares her learnings and failures with others. She is known for her personal, caring approach, which allows people to sense that she genuinely wants the best for everyone!! 😃💯👏

Consider how you show up in your life? 

- Speaking for yourself

- Owning your emotions and being able to articulate that

- Seizing choices

- Owning your choices

Get this muscle working....be an active participant in your life!! 

Janice assists groups and departments with workplace improvement strategies and presents on a wide range of topics. She is a natural collaborator, priding herself on getting things done by forging partnerships and synergies across her organization and beyond. She has a Commerce degree and a Certificate in Adult Education from Dalhousie University, as well as a Masters of Adult Education from St. Francis Xavier University, in Nova Scotia, Canada.

Remember to listen to part 2 podcast for full interview with Janice MacInnis. 👍

What will make you happy right now?! 

How long do you have to think? I don’t mean winning $10 million lottery.  I mean the little things that you can and want to do because you are worth it!! 😃 🎈🙌 

Most people wait until the weekend to have fun or till the next vacation to do things that make them happy.  I encourage you not to wait till you retire or win the lottery but rather devote to doing more of what makes you happy everyday!

Here’s a sample of my list: 

- Meditate 

- Go to the gym, run or brisk walk  

- Write in my appreciation journal 

 - Laugh more 

- Enjoy eating healthy meals 

- A relaxing evening walk  

- More & more fun 👍 

Listen for more on how to.....

'Attitude of Altitude' Mindset of Happiness: Tips on The Art of Letting go  

Changing our perspective even slightly will change how we see things and our reality!!

As you let go of what you don't want, you become much more relaxed. Practice letting go and watch yourself become more relaxed. 

We have had many more years of practice holding on to worry, fear, doubt, pain, hurt, or resentment. Now if we want to change things, we need to practice building a new habit. 

The challenges you experience are opportunities to practice letting go. Practice building new habit!! 

Remember Judging  🛑 Inspiration

'The Art of Letting go of fears'  

We all have many fears everyday, most of which we are not even aware of. Letting go is a life long journey.

Being aware of our fears, worries, concerns, or anxieties, is the first step. The sooner we become aware, the faster we can let go of our fears and feel more empowered, clear, confident, calm, assured, and free. 

I urge you not to consider this work but rather to enjoy the journey and have fun along the way. Join me for more.....😃 

 Thank you, Pauline Dakin, for taking time from your busy schedule to be my very special guest today on part II. Today Pauline shares not only her experiences but also her research on mental health with some real practical tips you can implement right now!!  👍 

Pauline Dakin is the bestselling author of Run, Hide, Repeat: A Memoir of a Fugitive Childhood (Viking/Penguin Random House Canada - 2017) which is the 2018 winner of the prestigious Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-fiction. It was also named one of the best 100 books of 2017 by The Globe and Mail, and was shortlisted for the BC Book Prize, the Evelyn Richardson Non-Fiction Award, the Margaret and John Savage First Book Award – Non-Fiction. 

For many years Pauline was a trusted voice on health and medical issues as the national health reporter for CBC News. Her reporting and documentary work has been recognized with many regional, national and international awards. She is a three-time recipient of fellowships from the National Press Foundation in Washington and is a fellow of the MIT/Knight Science Journalism program on medical evidence in Cambridge, Mass. 

She currently teaches journalism and Assoc. Director, at the University of King’s College in Halifax, N.S., Canada. Pauline is a member of the Writers’ Council of the Writers Federation of Nova Scotia and a member of the board of directors for the Canadian Mental Health Association Halifax-Dartmouth Branch. 

Thank you Pauline, for taking time from your very busy schedule to speak with me!! 

I am truly honoured and thrilled to have Pauline Dakin, as my very special guest today. Thank you for joining us for this two part series, as Pauline shares not only her experiences but also her research on mental health. 

Pauline Dakin is the bestselling author of Run, Hide, Repeat: A Memoir of a Fugitive Childhood (Viking/Penguin Random House Canada - 2017) which is the 2018 winner of the prestigious Edna Staebler Award for Creative Non-fiction. It was also named one of the best 100 books of 2017 by The Globe and Mail, and was shortlisted for the BC Book Prize, the Evelyn Richardson Non-Fiction Award, the Margaret and John Savage First Book Award – Non-Fiction.

For many years Pauline was a trusted voice on health and medical issues as the national health reporter for CBC News. Her reporting and documentary work has been recognized with many regional, national and international awards. She is a three-time recipient of fellowships from the National Press Foundation in Washington and is a fellow of the MIT/Knight Science Journalism program on medical evidence in Cambridge, Mass.

She currently teaches journalism and Assoc. Director, at the University of King’s College in Halifax, N.S., Canada.

Pauline is a member of the Writers’ Council of the Writers Federation of Nova Scotia and a member of the board of directors for the Canadian Mental Health Association Halifax-Dartmouth Branch.

Enjoy the sea level or the mountain top 😃

Reflections from my trip to the Island of Crete, June 2019, The sea level and the mountain top each provide a different view and perspective. Trusting that we can go back to top of the mountain or the sea level provides great comfort and assurance for greater enjoyment. Relaxing more helps us be more aware of the benefit each circumstance offers. Practice bringing relaxation to everyday life. 

Do you feel worthy or are you waiting for others to acknowledge your worth? Don't give away the key to your happiness to others. 

Did you know by acknowledging your worth, you practice trust & respect to You?! 

The more you respect yourself....the more others will respect you. 

Find out how to acknowledge your worth everyday!! 😃 🧡 🙌

Practice some Self Love! 🧡

Kindness is life’s magic ingredient. Make sure you give yourself some magic ingredient, kindness and love. 

When you practice being kind to yourself, you practice self love and self respect!!  

Listen to this episode for some tips on how to show yourself some love ✌

#SelfLove #SelfRespect #Kindness #SelfLoveTips 

'No regrets' with Juanita Peters, Part II

oin me as Juanita, shares her motto "learn and move on". She decided she was not going to live in fear.Highlights:

-Don’t let negative in

-Mistakes are your journey into learning something new

-Live life in celebration in everything you do

-Look for opportunities

-Be open to adventure and don’t worry what might happen!!

-Not my job to judge people, don’t know their story, don’t know where they come from

Producer, writer and film maker Juanita Peters shares her story about her amazing life with me. We discuss motivation, regrets, ignoring the negatives and living for the fun and joy of it. This podcast is part one of two. 

How is your driving? How well would you drive if you continuously look in the rear view mirror? How fast would you get to your destination? Enjoy more out of life has to offer. Enjoy peace, harmony, to experience joy and be happy!! 😃

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A person who never any mistakes, never tried anything new! Albert Einstein

You know I love Einstein and this is one of my favorite quotes from him. I remind myself this quote and have used it for many years in my work. 

We need to let go of judging our mistakes. 

This has never been more true as it is during this time of global change and uncertainty. Let's not get paralyzed with fear of doing the wrong thing or making mistakes but rather move forward. 

Get Comfortable making mistakes - and take it easy on yourself.  😀

Join Floria as she looks into the relationship between appreciation and anxiety. 

Floria and guest Bonnie Zinn discuss how positivity and growth mindset effected Bonnie's life in years past and  the present. Part two of a two-part series.  

 Join Floria with her special guest Bonnie Zinn for part one of two-part series. The personal story of Bonnie, embracing positivity and growth mindset for a paradigm shift. Life after the shift!!  

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Floria spreads her brand of self confidence and discovery in this audio adventure entitled "Being Your Own Best Cheerleader". 

Affirmations for the body, mind and spirit. Join me as I celebrate life and help you celebrate yours. 

Join Floria Aghdamimehr as she embarks on a new journey in happiness. In this podcast Floria shares her own brand of positive thought and ways to foster a positive mindset of happiness.  Watch for Floria's weekly podcasts!