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Take Back Your Life!

Take Back Your Life!

By Jeff Barton

A podcast about personal growth, self-improvement, and taking back control of your life. Many of us are going through life on auto-pilot, following what everyone else is doing. We have become complacent in our misery and are unsure how to change it. But we can change it, and we need to. The first step in taking back control of your life is making the choice to do so. I'm hoping this podcast can help you do that.
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What is the alternative to your current life?

Take Back Your Life!Jan 28, 2019

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How To Avoid The Mid-Life Crisis - Tips for those who aren't there yet.

How To Avoid The Mid-Life Crisis - Tips for those who aren't there yet.

In today's episode, I discuss tips to help you avoid the mid-life crisis. After going through one myself, I learned a few things along the way and I want to share that with you. Take Back Your Life is a podcast about personal growth and regaining control of life. 

May 09, 201913:25
You Will Die

You Will Die

Death is inevitable. There is no way to prevent your death and it can occur at anytime. The problem is many of us are dying each day in our jobs, our relationships, and in life. It's time to shift our thinking from just existing to actually living. Take Back Your Life is a podcast about personal growth and regaining control of life. 

May 02, 201909:35
Are You Dreaming Your Life Away?

Are You Dreaming Your Life Away?

Today, I discuss how I let my dreams keep me from taking action. I dreamed a good portion of my life away and I don't want you to make the same mistake. Take Back Your Life is a podcast about personal growth and regaining control of life. 

Apr 25, 201907:58
Ordinary Is Not Meaningless - The Problem With Self-Help Trends

Ordinary Is Not Meaningless - The Problem With Self-Help Trends

Today, I discuss how we can get so caught up in trying to achieve what others are achieving that we fail to see the meaning in our lives. There is nothing wrong with being average or ordinary as we are the only ones who can give meaning to our lives. Take Back Your Life is a podcast about personal growth and regaining control of our lives. 

Apr 17, 201908:19
Forgive Yourself - The Mistakes We Make

Forgive Yourself - The Mistakes We Make

In today's episode, I talk about why it's important to forgive yourself for the mistakes you make. Take Back Your Life is a podcast about personal growth and regaining control of life. 

Apr 10, 201907:48
The Only Place You Need To Be.

The Only Place You Need To Be.

Today, I discuss the only place you need to be. The present moment is all we have and many of us let our thoughts and worries take us out of that moment. But being present in your life is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves and others. Take Back Your Life is a podcast about personal growth and regaining control of your life. 

Apr 03, 201907:51
The profound way Stoicism can impact your life.

The profound way Stoicism can impact your life.

Today, I discuss some of the the ancient Stoics including Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, and Jean-Paul Sartre, what they taught, and how much of an impact they have had on my way of thinking and my life. Take Back Your Life is a podcast about personal growth and regaining control of life. 

Mar 27, 201912:45
Why you should trust your instincts.

Why you should trust your instincts.

In today's episode, I talk about why you should trust your instincts and the importance of that "gut" feeling you are having. Take Back Your Life is a podcast about personal growth and regaining control of your life. 

Mar 20, 201909:49
Experience life through a new lens - Learning to say why not and be open to new experiences.

Experience life through a new lens - Learning to say why not and be open to new experiences.

In today's episode, I discuss why we should step out of our comfort zone and experience life a little differently. Remembering a simple two-word phrase has helped me become more open to life and to those around me. Take Back Your Life is a podcast about personal growth, self-improvement and regaining control of life. 

Mar 13, 201907:37
What can you choose to leave behind today? Making the decision to let go of what doesn't serve you.

What can you choose to leave behind today? Making the decision to let go of what doesn't serve you.

In today's episode, I discuss how stress can affect our lives and how one simple thing can help you leave behind those things which do not serve you. Take Back Your Life is a podcast about personal growth, mental health, and regaining control of your life. 

Mar 06, 201910:14
How to continue on the path to your goals - Lessons from my marathon.

How to continue on the path to your goals - Lessons from my marathon.

In today's episode, I discuss how we can continue (or even begin) on the path to achieving what we want and how a simple message from my marathon reminded me it's not as difficult as we make it out to be. Take Back Your Life is a podcast about personal growth, self-improvement, and regaining control of your life. 

Feb 28, 201909:10
What decisions have you made about yourself? And are they really true?

What decisions have you made about yourself? And are they really true?

Today I talk about how we make decisions about ourselves and they become our truth. These decision about how we aren't good enough or how we can't achieve certain things keep us from a life we want. But most of them aren't true, and I want you to think about the decisions you've made about yourself. Take Back Your Life is a podcast about personal growth, self-improvement, and regaining control of life. 

Feb 25, 201910:20
You don't need permission to live your life.

You don't need permission to live your life.

Today, I discuss how many of us carry the need to ask for permission from our childhood into being an adult. But you don't need permission to live life how you see fit. It's been granted. Take Back Your Life is a podcast about personal growth, self-improvement, and regaining control of life. 

Feb 21, 201907:40
It's time to begin your life - by design, not by default.

It's time to begin your life - by design, not by default.

In today's episode, I discuss why we should design our life and not let it be determined by default - what other people are doing. It's time to take control of your life and live it the way you want. Take Back Your Life is a podcast about personal growth, self-improvement, and regaining control of life. 

Feb 18, 201908:31
You are allowed to be kind to yourself - overcoming self-criticism and negative self-talk.

You are allowed to be kind to yourself - overcoming self-criticism and negative self-talk.

In today's episode, I discuss how we can start the process of being a little kinder to ourselves and how to begin to overcome the self-criticism and negative self-talk so many of us participate in. Take Back Your Life is a podcast about personal growth, self-improvement, and regaining control of life. 

Feb 15, 201911:26
You don't have to explain yourself. The need to justify our choices.

You don't have to explain yourself. The need to justify our choices.

In today's episode, I discuss the need many of us have to explain ourselves and our choices to others, and why you don't need to. Take Back Your Life is a podcast about personal growth, self-improvement, and regaining control of your life. 

Feb 11, 201909:28
Overcoming self-doubt and why it keeps you stuck.

Overcoming self-doubt and why it keeps you stuck.

In today's episode I discuss how my self-doubt kept me stuck, and how I overcame it. We are all riddled by self-doubt. It keeps us from accomplishing our goals and can lead to a life of misery. To overcome this self-doubt and negative self-talk, we need to focus on four certain areas. Take Back Your Life is a podcast about personal growth, self-improvement, and regaining control of your life. 

Feb 07, 201912:19
Beginning to change - Getting completely honest with yourself

Beginning to change - Getting completely honest with yourself

In today’s episode, I discuss one of the first steps in starting the process of regaining control over your life, and that is getting completely honest with yourself and your problems. Take Back Your Life is a podcast about personal growth, self-improvement, and regaining control of your life.

Feb 04, 201913:01
On relationships, dating, and vulnerability. Every moment matters.

On relationships, dating, and vulnerability. Every moment matters.

In today's episode, I discuss how we should allow ourselves a little more vulnerability when it comes to dating and relationships. Take Back Your Life is a podcast about personal growth, mental health, and regaining control of our lives. 

Jan 31, 201908:59
What is the alternative to your current life?

What is the alternative to your current life?

In today’s episode, I discuss how the miserable life I was living became unacceptable and I began to think about what would be the alternative to that life. I want you to think about whether you are living the life you want. If not, make the choice to change. Take Back Your Life is a podcast about personal growth, mental health, and regaining control of your life.
Jan 28, 201909:45
Clueless about your future? You are not alone.

Clueless about your future? You are not alone.

In today’s episode, I discuss why we don’t need to know everything about where our life is headed. It’s okay to not know what your future will look like. Because most people don’t. Take Back Your Life is a podcast about personal growth and regaining control over our lives.
Jan 25, 201910:01
Stop talking yourself out of what you want and go for it!

Stop talking yourself out of what you want and go for it!

In today’s episode I discuss how to stop talking yourself out of what you want. Take Back Your Life is a Podcast about self-improvement and regaining control of your life.
Apr 23, 201809:47
The Importance of Being Yourself

The Importance of Being Yourself

In today’s episode I discuss the importance of being yourself. Take Back Your Life is a Podcast about self-improvement and regaining control of your life.
Apr 09, 201808:57
Why YOU are the cause of all your problems.

Why YOU are the cause of all your problems.

In today’s episode I discuss why your problems are caused by you and only you. Take Back Your Life is a Podcast about self-improvement and regaining control of your life.
Apr 02, 201808:46
What Is Your Life Worth?

What Is Your Life Worth?

In today’s episode I discuss the selling of our time in jobs we hate and the myth of the work-life balance. Take Back Your Life is a Podcast about self-improvement and regaining control of life.
Mar 26, 201814:00
Are you in control of your life? Or is life controlling you?

Are you in control of your life? Or is life controlling you?

In this episode, I talk about being in control of life and chasing dreams. Take Back Your Life is a Podcast about self-improvement and regaining control of life.
Mar 19, 201812:44
Are Your Relationships Healthy?

Are Your Relationships Healthy?

Today on the Podcast, I talk about healthy versus unhealthy relationships. Take Back Your Life is a Podcast about self-improvement and regaining control of your life.
Mar 12, 201811:37
How to deal with judgment from others.

How to deal with judgment from others.

In this episode I discuss how to deal with judgment from others and why you should follow your own path. Take Back Your Life is a Podcast about self-improvement and regaining control of life.
Mar 05, 201812:32
Courage in the face of fear.

Courage in the face of fear.

In this episode I tell a little story about courage in the face of fear and overcoming anxiety. Take Back Your Life is a Podcast about self-improvement and regaining control of life.
Feb 26, 201814:28
Freedom of Choice.

Freedom of Choice.

In this episode I discuss choices. A lot of us choose things which upset us. We choose negativity instead of choosing things which excite us. By learning to focus on things we can control, our lives improve. Take Back Your Life is a Podcast about self-improvement and regaining control of your life.
Feb 19, 201813:25
Lessons on improving your life

Lessons on improving your life

In today\u2019s episode I discuss lessons about life I\u2019ve learned along the way. These lessons are to help you improve your own life. Take Back Your Life is a Podcast about self-improvement and regaining control of your life.
Feb 12, 201815:40
Find Your Purpose!

Find Your Purpose!

In today\u2019s episode I discuss finding your purpose by taking a look at your passions. Take Back Your Life is a Podcast about self-improvement and regaining control of your life.
Feb 07, 201811:30
Are your thoughts controlling you?

Are your thoughts controlling you?

In this episode of the Podcast, I discuss thoughts and how we can learn to control them. Take Back Your Life is a Podcast about self-improvement and regaining control of your life.
Feb 05, 201816:30
What is Success?

What is Success?

In this episode, I discuss the meaning of success. Take Back Your Life is a Podcast about self-improvement and regaining control of your life.
Feb 02, 201815:04
Obstacles to Change: YOU!

Obstacles to Change: YOU!

In this episode I discuss the final obstacle to change which is YOU! This is the last episode in the Obstacles to Change series. Take Back Your Life is a Podcast about self-improvement and regaining control of your life.
Feb 01, 201817:16
Obstacles to Change: Personal Responsibility

Obstacles to Change: Personal Responsibility

This episode is a continuation of the Obstacles to Change series. Today I discuss Personal Responsibility. Take Back Your Life is a Podcast about Self-Improvement and regaining control of your life.
Jan 31, 201818:23
Obstacles to Change: Excuses

Obstacles to Change: Excuses

In this episode, I continue the Obstacles to Change series. Today, I talk about excuses we use which keep us from improving our lives. Take Back Your Life is a Podcast about self-improvement and regaining control of your life.
Jan 30, 201814:43
Obstacles to Change: FEAR!

Obstacles to Change: FEAR!

In this episode I discuss the number one obstacle to change: FEAR! Take Back Your Life is a Podcast about self-improvement and regaining control of your life.
Jan 29, 201809:38
Choice, Action, Persistence

Choice, Action, Persistence

This episode of the Podcast is about improving our lives through our choices and actions.
Jan 27, 201808:43
Introduction to the Podcast

Introduction to the Podcast

Introduction to the Podcast
Jan 26, 201804:35