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The Clarity Sessions

The Clarity Sessions

By James 'N' Tina

This podcast is a place to re-focus and find or regain your clarity. James and Tina help you find your inner strength and focus using some sass, wit, charm, and a little bit of life lessons all mixed up into one delicious batch of audio for your soul.

Grab a tea or a coffee and settle into a comfy place, and relax while they help you sort out the mysteries of focus and a healthy mind...

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Why Specific Goal Setting is Important

The Clarity SessionsJan 14, 2022

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Nov 13, 202313:55
Do You Know Your True Worth?

Do You Know Your True Worth?

Everyone has their own sense of worth. However, how many of us actually understand what that worth is? If we constantly allow others to devalue us, and continue to not notice, what does that say about our own sense of self-worth? Often it is our environments that help shape and develop our self-worth. It is often thought that it is written in stone, but the exact opposite is the truth.

We have the ability to directly affect our self-worth, with our actions, our relationships, and our beliefs. Join Tina and I as we dive into understanding how valuable one actually is, and how to understand it better.

Apr 24, 202307:32
3 Things YOU Need To Hear Right Now!

3 Things YOU Need To Hear Right Now!

This episode is a little shorter than usual, but it is essential to hear. There are 3 vital pieces of information inside that needs to be said. Don't accept wooden nickels, and don't eat the yellow snow... Tina 'N' I discuss some pretty good things that people always seem to forget. Go ahead, grab your favorite drink, and get settled into your favorite comfy spot. Join us for the discussion and share your thoughts with us afterward.

Apr 17, 202307:19
Why Is Self Care So Important?

Why Is Self Care So Important?

We often make so much time for others, then wonder why we feel drained and exhausted. Join Tina and me while we discuss why putting yourself is most important. In this latest episode, we bring to light the importance of understanding the necessity of putting yourself first. Grab a drink, get comfortable, and join us on this latest episode of The Clarity Sessions.

Leave us a comment and let us know some things that you do for self-care.

Apr 09, 202310:43
Positive Surroundings Are Important

Positive Surroundings Are Important

So there we were, living life, going through the motions without a clue how our lives were being affected. That is until like the Clampetts we packed up and headed west, just not to the Hills of Beverly. We went to the Canadian Prairies and started a new life. The interesting part was how free and light we felt.

What was the difference that changed us? It was the energy of our new surroundings, and the releasing of the old energy we were part of for so long. Join T 'N' I as we discuss the importance of maintaining your personal space and energy. Listen as we dive into why it is important to keep positive surroundings and learn ways to control them. 

Get comfy, grab a drink, and hit that play button. We will see you on the inside.

Feb 20, 202314:50
Is Routine Truly That Important?

Is Routine Truly That Important?

Every day we all do certain things that equate to our daily routine. Such as getting dressed, preparing your morning tea or coffee, driving to work, etc. We do all these things without giving them a second thought. So why is it, that when we need to establish a routine purposefully, it becomes such a struggle?
Join Tina 'N' I as we dive into this topic and discuss how establishing routines is essential and an often overlooked important piece of life. Tina discusses an essential routine that kept her on her toes when her kids were younger and share how easy it is for her to establish a routine.
Feb 14, 202314:44
Chase Goals, Not Dreams
Nov 28, 202215:08
Are You The Train or The Engineer?
Oct 04, 202213:13
Do You Ever Ask The Universe "Why You?"
Sep 23, 202212:13
Should We Focus On Updating Ourselves More Than Our Tech?
Aug 31, 202212:47
What Coffee Blend Do You Think You Are More Like?

What Coffee Blend Do You Think You Are More Like?

I have always believed that people's personalities and coffee blends are actually quite similar. Some of us roll through life like a de-caf, while others push forward like a bold dark roast. Join Tina and me as we dive into this episode, and discuss the differences, similarities, and commonalities of our personalities, and coffee blends.

But, before you go... Click the link, and check out this fantastic life book that we have put together for you. It's a great google document that you can use to help you find inspiration, motivation, and a gentle push when you feel yourself feeling more like a laid-back de-caf blend... It's okay, there are no strings attached. Just a great free resource that we hope helps you on your journey.

Now, grab yourself a drink, and a snack - get into your favorite comfy spot and dive into the latest episode.

Jul 22, 202214:06
Navigating The Valley Of Despair

Navigating The Valley Of Despair

Do you ever feel like you are just "stuck" with no real direction or understanding of which direction to go? Maybe you feel like your life is in this rut, or valley so to speak. Join us this week as we discuss this very topic. We refer to it as "The Valley Of Despair". The place where you get stuck and become lost. 

Once again we bring some real-life examples to help you understand and begin to navigate your way out of the muck and confusion. Listen as Tina talks about her own version of "The Valley". Hear how she knew there were changes that had to happen to begin the path that brought her out of it and to the world she now loves. I give you a glimpse into my own personal "Valley of Despair" as well as let you in on how I began to make changes that brought me out of it and into a much more positive attitude and outlook on life. 

Now, go grab yourself something to drink, and get comfortable. Join us as we embark on this journey out of "The Valley of Despair"...



In the episode, we mention some resources to help you find your path out of "The Valley", so here you go:

This FREE set of mini-courses helps you understand the dangers of ignoring your mental health as well as ways to navigate the stigma and be comfortable speaking out!

This Awesome Resource is a slide deck from a webinar I did previously. It talks about flipping the switch and understanding the importance of knowing when to make the decisions to live a positive life and make conscious choices that benefit you and your life.

Jul 12, 202217:03
If You Could Do One Thing & Never Fail - What Would You Do?

If You Could Do One Thing & Never Fail - What Would You Do?

In the latest Clarity Sessions installment, James forces Tina outside her comfort zone and goes off-topic for a comical, and candid discussion about things they would do if they knew that they would not, or could not fail. Listen in as James throws the main idea of the planned discussion out the window and flips the script. Tina is not sure how to react at first, but then surprises her significant other with her candid, yet revealing response.

While they discuss their plans for the ultimate project if they knew they couldn't fail, they also bring it to a point that makes sense for everyone when it comes to reaching for the sky. We can all use a little of this methodology in our lives, and our careers and dreams. So go ahead and grab your coffee or tea, find your favorite comfy spot, and listen in on these two speaking off the cuff, and candidly...

May 30, 202217:04
Are You Being Timely With Your Goals?

Are You Being Timely With Your Goals?

In our latest episode; we continue to look at what it means to set goals utilizing the SMART methodology. Join us as we dive into keeping everything Timely to your goals when you set out to tackle them.

A lot of people make the mistake of trying to go large, and achieve too much without using timely planning. Both Tina 'N' I have witnessed first hand what happens when you don't track timelines of your goals, and then fall short of your own expectations. Join us this week, and a special cameo appearance from the dog, as we continue to take the trip down memory lane, and discuss ensuring that you keep goals relevant, and realistic, while we help you better understand the reason behind making the SMART goal methodology. After all, what's the point of setting goals if you cannot be timely?

Go ahead and grab yourself something to drink, grab your favorite comfy seat, and join us while we break down what it means to make your goals relevant, or realistic...

Also, we have put together a really great resource to help you understand, and map out your goals thoroughly. This worksheet was designed to help you make sure that when setting goals, you are moving in the right direction. Go ahead and click the link below to grab your very own copy of our SMART Goal worksheet, designed just for our listeners.

Goal Planning Worksheet

It's a great tool to help you plan out and maximize the effectiveness of any goals that you are setting. Join James 'N' Tina as they bring some real-life, mixed with some sass, wit, and charm to give a real-life value to help you better understand this stage of the process.

Feb 21, 202212:19
Are You Being Relevant When Setting Your Goals?

Are You Being Relevant When Setting Your Goals?

In this latest episode; James 'N' Tina continue to look at what it means to set goals utilizing the SMART methodology. They dive into keeping everything Relevant to your goals when you set out to tackle them.

The one mistake a lot of people make is not being very realistic or relevant when they are actually setting goals. Too often we make goals that are actually quite unrealistic for ourselves, our team, or our reality.

Join us this week, as continue to take the trip down memory lane, and discuss ensuring that you keep goals relevant, and realistic, while we help you better understand the reason behind making the SMART goal methodology. After all, what's the point of setting goals if you aren't being very realistic?

Go ahead and grab yourself something to drink, grab your favorite comfy seat, and join us while we break down what it means to make your goals relevant, or realistic...

Also, we have put together a really great resource to help you understand, and map out your goals thoroughly. This worksheet was designed to help you make sure that when setting goals, you are moving in the right direction. Go ahead and click the link below to grab your very own copy of our SMART Goal worksheet, designed just for our listeners.

Goal Planning Worksheet

It's a great tool to help you plan out and maximize the effectiveness of any goals that you are setting. Join James 'N' Tina as they bring some real-life, mixed with some sass, wit, and charm to give a real-life value to help you better understand this stage of the process.

Feb 13, 202211:38
Are Your Goals Achievable?

Are Your Goals Achievable?

In this latest episode; James 'N' Tina continue to look at what it means to set goals utilizing the SMART methodology. They dive into the attainable, or achievable portion of goal setting, and what it means to you when planning your goals. 

With recent global events, a lot of people are looking to find ways that keep them generating income regardless of what happens in their careers. However without the proper planning, many are not seeing the success they thought or felt they should. There is misunderstanding and confusion about setting proper goals, and how best to attain them. 

Join James 'N' Tina as they take this trip down memory lane, and discuss having goals that are attainable, (or achievable, depending on whose side you're on) to help you better understand the reason behind making sure that YOUR goals are attainable as well as following the rest of the SMART goal methodology. After all, what's the point of setting goals if you can't actually achieve them...

Go ahead and grab yourself something to drink, grab your favorite comfy seat, and join James 'N' Tina while they break down what it means to make your goals measurable...

James 'N' Tina have put together a really great resource to help you understand, and map out your goals thoroughly. This worksheet was designed to help you make sure that when setting goals, you are moving in the right direction. Go ahead and click the link below to grab your very own copy of a SMART Goal worksheet.

Goal Planning Worksheet

It's a great tool to help you plan out and maximize the effectiveness of any goals that you are setting. Join James 'N' Tina as they bring some real-life, mixed with some sass, wit, and charm to give a real-life value to help you better understand this stage of the process.


Feb 04, 202213:05
Do Your Goals Measure Up?

Do Your Goals Measure Up?

In this episode, James 'N' Tina continue to discuss the SMART goal process, and ways to make it applicable. They discuss the goal of growing an Instagram account to make it more beneficial. James uses real-world examples, while Tina keeps him on track to help you understand the importance of measurable goals.

James reminisces about the time he knew that Tina was the person he was meant to be with for his life, while she keeps the dreamer she fell in love with love on track, and focused. Together they mix the real world with a little bit of education, and knowledge to help you stay on track while you plan out your goals. 

Join them as they take this trip down memory lane all the while diving deeper to help you understand the reason behind making sure that YOUR goals are measurable as well as being specific. After all, what's the point of setting goals if you can't measure the progress as you work through them...

Go ahead and grab yourself something to drink, grab your favorite comfy seat, and join James 'N' Tina while they break down what it means to make your goals measurable...

Just to make sure that you truly understand the whole goal-setting process, James 'N' Tina have a really great resource to help you understand, and map out your goals thoroughly. This worksheet was designed to help you make sure that when setting goals, you are moving in the right direction. Click the link below to grab your very own copy of a SMART Goal worksheet. 

Goal Planning Worksheet

It's a great tool to help you plan out and maximize the effectiveness of any goals that you are setting.

Jan 24, 202213:11
Why Specific Goal Setting is Important
Jan 14, 202212:41
Why A Growth Mindset Is Important

Why A Growth Mindset Is Important

This latest episode from James 'N' Tina talks about why it is important to be open to growth. They give a little insight, as well as some relatable stories to help you make sense of the topic. They also dive into how to understand what type of mindset you might have, as well as one of the places that surprisingly helps you with a growth mindset.

In these recent times wrapped around the craziness of global lockdowns, and shutdowns it is important to maintain a positive and open mind. This episode is worth listening to if you have doubts about what type of growth you should be experiencing, as well as what type of mindset you may have. 

Get comfortable, and join James 'N' Tina while they dive into this week's episode.

Jan 07, 202212:41
Why Your Mind Matters

Why Your Mind Matters

In this episode, James 'N' Tina discuss why your mind AND your mindset matter so much as well as why they are so important. They talk about moments when they didn't respect their own mental wellness as well as, reveal some shocking statistics from a CAMH(Center for Addiction & Mental Health) study. 

As always, they bring a little sass wit and charm, while making topics relatable and easy to understand. So, go ahead and get comfortable, with your favorite drink, and give them a listen. 

You can read more about that study by going to the CAMH website. While they are not licensed professionals, James 'N' Tina are genuine people and truly are just looking to help people through the noise of life.

As promised, here are some more resources for you if you feel you need them:

Alcohol Center – This is a place throughout the U.S. for drug and alcohol rehabilitation. You can find them at www.addictioncenter.com They have a world of resources to assist you.

Al-Anon - This is an international group that supports family members of alcoholics. They have a sister organization called Al-Ateen which is for teens of alcoholic parents. www.al-anon.org

Teen Challenge – Teen Challenge is a faith-based interdenominational organization. They focus on healing by finding faith and being found all across Canada. www.teenchallenge.ca

Mind Your Mind – Mind Your Mind is a really cool organization whose goals are to promote wellness, reduce the stigma around mental health, and increase access to community supports, both professional and peer-based. They have resources for both Canada & the U.S. www.mindyourmind.ca

If you just want to bounce some thoughts off someone, you can reach us here: tina_james@tjlmdigital.com 

Dec 31, 202117:32
Nice To Meet Ya!

Nice To Meet Ya!

In this inaugural episode, we introduce ourselves and give you a little bit of background into our world. We break down what you can expect from us and our little podcast, as well as explain the reason behind our master plan here on Clarity Sessions. Get comfortable, grab a drink, and settle into your new favorite comfy place.

James 'N' Tina


Music Credit: Paint The Sky by Dysfunction_AL (c) copyright 2015 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/destinazione_altrove/49997 Ft: MissJudged

Dec 24, 202114:06