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Real Life Motivation

Real Life Motivation

By Rachel Day & Kelda Wood

This podcast is a joint initiative with Kelda Wood from Climbing Out and Rachel Day from Flying School. We will share tools and stories on different topics each week that help you overcome challenges, build resilience and learn to fly. Our conversations are focussed on keeping it real so anyone can relate to it!
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Having 'difficult' conversations

Real Life MotivationJul 21, 2021

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Having 'difficult' conversations

Having 'difficult' conversations

In this episode Kelda & Rachel discuss the impact of knowing you need to have a difficult conversation on your motivation in general. They share stories and tips on how to have them with other people as well as with yourself.

Jul 21, 202141:49
Suffering and what it means to you!

Suffering and what it means to you!

When you are suffering how do you find motivation? What should you do? How do you do nothing and find patience? Kelda & Rachel discuss suffering, sharing personal and inspirational stories as well as some tips to challenge ourselves and help us find motivation in tougher times.

Jul 03, 202142:33
Real Life Motivation & Belonging

Real Life Motivation & Belonging

If we feel like we belong, we can do anything! In this episode Kelda & Rachel try and figure out what we mean by belonging, why it's important and how we can create a sense of belonging for ourselves and others.

May 26, 202131:14
Real Life Motivation and Self Talk

Real Life Motivation and Self Talk

Being able to manage our self talk is a game changer when it cones to motivating ourselves, in this episode Kelda & Rachel share some real stories about their own self talk and some strategies that we can all try to help us keep it real.

May 25, 202129:15
Real Life Motivation After a Diagnosis

Real Life Motivation After a Diagnosis

After receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer last year, Kelda shares what happened next, the things that helped her stay motivated and the things that didn't. Rachel & Kelda also discuss what friends & family could do to support us after a diagnosis.

May 06, 202145:13
Introducing Series 3

Introducing Series 3

In this episode, Kelda & Rachel share their ideas and plans for the third series of Real Life Motivation.

May 06, 202107:28
Habit 7 - The habit of renewal - 'Sharpen the Saw'

Habit 7 - The habit of renewal - 'Sharpen the Saw'

Dec 17, 202039:02
Habit 6 - Creative Cooperation

Habit 6 - Creative Cooperation

Kelda & Rachel discuss what this habit might mean in real life - sharing real life stories and discussing  the challenge that we assume a compromise is a good route to a solution but is it the most effective?
Dec 17, 202021:32
Habit 5 - Listening to understand

Habit 5 - Listening to understand

After a tough diagnosis of breast cancer last week, Kelda uses the experience to share what this habit really means in practice, her openness and honesty is truly inspiring and so helpful to others.
Dec 04, 202035:06
Pause & Reflect

Pause & Reflect

In this episode Kelda & Rachel take a pause and reflect on what they have learnt most from the first 4 habits.
Nov 27, 202026:32
Habit 4: Think Win:Win

Habit 4: Think Win:Win

Kelda & Rachel discuss what this habit might mean in real life and share stories around self belief.
Nov 19, 202033:39
Habit 3 Put First things First

Habit 3 Put First things First

Kelda & Rachel discuss what this habit means by sharing their real life stories and top tips.
Nov 12, 202037:39
Habit 2 - Begin with the end in mind

Habit 2 - Begin with the end in mind

This second habit in the series is the habit of vision - do you tend to live your life by default or by design? Rachel & Kelda share their ideas on what this might mean in the real world.
Nov 03, 202031:02
Habit 1: Be Proactive

Habit 1: Be Proactive

This is the first of the 7 habits of highly effective people and it is the habit of choice. Rachel & Kelda share their stories and top tips on using this habit to help you become more motivated and enjoy life.
Oct 15, 202034:24
Introducing Series 2!

Introducing Series 2!

Rachel & Kelda share their plans for the new series of podcasts on Real Life Motivation, which will focus on Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
Oct 14, 202010:25
You & Your Anxiety - Learning to work together

You & Your Anxiety - Learning to work together

A fresh look at anxiety, how to cope with it and how to support others.
Jul 30, 202040:05
What does fear mean to you?

What does fear mean to you?

Rachel & Kelda share real life stories on how to have a different relationship with fear going forwards.
Jul 04, 202034:58
Goal Setting

Goal Setting

Kelda shares real life inspiring stories on how she has learnt to set goals and the difference they can make.
May 28, 202036:39
The Chimp Paradox

The Chimp Paradox

Kelda describes her take on the Chimp Paradox concept by Dr Steve Peters and she relates it to real life stories of how its helped her and others.
May 18, 202033:12
Choice, Responsibility & Values

Choice, Responsibility & Values

This episode brings together our first 4 podcasts and summarises the key themes as well as sharing the importance of understanding core values.
May 06, 202028:45
Life is like a Sat Nav

Life is like a Sat Nav

Kelda & Rachel discuss the metaphor of the sat nav in relation to real life motivation.
Apr 29, 202013:41
Managing our energy

Managing our energy

More tips and real life stories on how we manage our energy levels to become more motivated.
Apr 23, 202024:46
Google Search bar

Google Search bar

More tools to help you find motivation by keeping it real.
Apr 15, 202026:46
Routines & Habits

Routines & Habits

This Podcast series explores key motivation tools and shares experiences of how we use them in the real world.
Apr 10, 202030:21