Life is Better Than You THINK Video Inspirations

Short videos to inspire, motivate, and support you day-to-day.

HOW TO START YOUR DAY FOR SUCCESS

In this 3 minute video, I share a quick tip on how to be more present and grounded in your day. Begin your day with intention by using this morning practice. Give it a try for a week or two and see for yourself if it is helpful to you.

Here’s a PDF of the practice: https://tinyurl.com/morning-ritual

OVERCOME YOUR NEGATIVITY BIAS

We know that our brains have a negativity bias and actually look for the negative. Sure, it’s helpful to see danger but it’s not so helpful to live there 24-7. It’s important to our wellbeing and mental health that we are intentional in seeking out the good, the true, and the beautiful.Check out this video for more and a wonderful surprise!

LOW MOOD? WHAT TO DO.

What do you do when you wake up in a low mood? Given my propensity both personally and professionally to analyze everything to death,  it took me quite a few years to understand how this over-analyzing can be detrimental.  Listen to this short video to learn what I’ve found to be more helpful when I wake up in a low or stressed out mood.


HOW TO FIND MORE FLOW & EASE

In today's video, I tell you a short story that I use with my clients and myself repeatedly. Mind chatter? Monkey mind? This story is such a good reminder that more flow and ease are available when we live in the moment. I hope you find it helpful.

3 WAYS TO HAVE A BETTER DAY

The day to day can be stressful. How can you set yourself up for more ease and flow? In this video, I describe 3 ways to have a better day. I mention an evening practice and you can download the PDF right here:

https://tinyurl.com/evening-practice

HOW YOUR PSYCHOLOGICAL WELLBEING WORKS

In this short video, I describe how our psychological wellbeing works and why it's important to understand. When the going gets tough, remember that this too shall pass.


HOW TO EXPERIENCE PEACE ON EARTH

Interested in peace on earth? I believe it’s quite possible. Here's my take. I hope you find it helpful. May you experience peace and ease today.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PAIN & SUFFERING

Today, I talk about pain and suffering. What's the difference and why is it important? I hope this short video offers you some relief.

YOU GET TO STOP EXPLAINING YOURSELF

I used to believe that if I could just explain myself well enough, people would finally understand and everything would be OK. I was wrong! In fact, often, things would get worse. Here's my take.


WHY CHANGE IS SO HARD AND HOW TO MAKE IT EASIER

You've read all the self-help books and gathered all the tools and techniques, yet, change that sticks still seems elusive. In this short video, I explain why and what does help. Sustainable change really is possible!

YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE PERFECT!

In today's video, I talk about and demonstrate (😂) imperfection. I hope you find it helpful! What would you be doing if you weren't worried about being perfect? Let me know below.

A SIMPLE TIP FROM FOR CONFIDENCE & COURAGE

In this 3 minute video, I tell you what I’ve discovered about confidence and courage. It’s not what you think!


EXPECTATIONS DON’T WORK AND WHAT DOES

Today’s video is about expectations and how they backfire on us and what we can do instead that actually helps.

HOW TO LIVE WITH CHANGE

Seems like a perfect time to offer a short video on how to live with change more easily. I give 4 quick tips that can help you find more flow and joy in the midst of change.

Here’s a document I’ve created with the tips that you can download: https://tinyurl.com/live-with-change

YOU ARE NOT BROKEN

In this video, I share a Mary Oliver poem and talk about our true essence. No matter how you may be feeling right now, you are not broken. Watch this short video and be encouraged.


WHAT DOES YOUR IMAGINATION HAVE TO DO WITH PAIN & SUFFERING?

I’m just coming off of a big sob and I’m being pretty vulnerable sharing what’s going on with me in hopes that it will help you wake up from your own suffering. Waking up to ourselves is more than half the battle.

HOW TO FIND CLARITY WHEN YOUR MIND IS RACING

Today, I talk about exponential thinking. Some call it monkey mind. You know what I'm talking about when your thoughts are racing. In this video, I give you a tip on how to help your racing mind calm down a bit which will lead to more clarity and ease.

ARE YOU LOST IN THOUGHT?

Have you ever had the experience of being lost in thought? I'm sure you have! I took a wrong turn during my walk today and it got me thinking about how important our attention is. Where are you placing your attention?


HOW MINDFULNESS CAN HELP YOU STRESS LESS

In this video, I talk about mindfulness and why it's important. I've also created a document for you that goes into a bit more detail about how to practice mindfulness. Download it here: https://tinyurl.com/mindful-practice

MINDFULNESS AND WHERE OUR GOOD FEELINGS COME FROM

In today's video, I continue our discussion on mindfulness and talk about where our feelings come from and why it's important. I hope you find it helpful. Do download the document that goes into mindfulness practice: https://tinyurl.com/mindful-practice

ARE YOU TOO CONCERNED ABOUT WHAT OTHERS THINK?

In today's video, I give you a very powerful question to reflect upon that may help you ease out of your concern about what others think of you. Take a listen! ❤️️


STEWING VS DOING

Today's video is about how to Mitigate Anxiety. At the end of the video, you'll notice that I start stewing instead of doing because someone is walking toward me and my mind gets away from me a bit! 

HOW TO NAVIGATE YOUR HUMANNESS

In today's video, I out myself for my humanness. I used to take my messy humanness terribly seriously and I still do at times. On this occasion, I'm able to chuckle at myself and have compassion. Take a listen if you want to have more ease with your humanness.

HOW TO EXPERIENCE MORE EASE IN YOUR DAY-TO-DAY LIFE

In today's video, I talk about a simple way to experience more ease in your life no matter what's going on for you. It isn't a one-shot deal, but, over time, it can make a huge difference for you.


THE MYTH OF UNCERTAINTY

Hello, All. I came upon a great quote this morning that I share with you here. It's important to understand that certainty is a myth and knowing this can make a difference in how we are handling this pandemic or any disruption in life. Take a listen. I hope you find it helpful. My apologies for the roaring wind! ❤️️

HOW TO HAVE MORE CLARITY, FLOW, AND EASE

In this video, I talk about our center of gravity. Where is it and why does it matter? If you want more clarity, flow, and ease in your life, listen and consider how this plays out in your life.

WHAT TO DO WHEN CAUGHT UP IN STRESSFUL THOUGHTS

Someone asked me what to do when you are caught up in stressful thoughts about the past and future. In this video, I give you a tip that can help you get through those stressful thoughts with more ease and flow.


HOW TO HAVE HEALTHIER COMMUNICATION WITH JUST ABOUT ANYONE

In this video, I offer you two tips for improving your communication with the people in your life. Practice these two tips and find more ease and flow in your communication with others.

HOW TO VASTLY IMPROVE YOUR RELATIONSHIPS

In today's video, I continue the thread of improving your relationships. I offer a simple idea that can have a profound impact on the quality of your relationships. It's super simple but I don't pretend that it's easy. I'm not saying it's not easy, it certainly can be, but for most of us, it's a complete paradigm shift and a paradigm shift can happen in a split second or over a lifetime.

HOW TO DEAL WITH ANGER EFFECTIVELY

One of my clients reached out over the weekend to ask me how he could snap out of his rage. In this short video, I describe what I shared with him. I think you may find it helpful if you are dealing with lingering and nagging emotions of any sort.