Morning Affirmations, as requested by @AsmaaMethqal - keep shining Asmâa! I take deep breaths and I smile I am happy to live this day I am grateful to be alive, breathing and able to shine I am aware of the incredible being that I am I exercise great judgement today My warmth and clarity shine in all my interactions today My mind stays positive My actions line up with my goals I am geared up for success I know who I am and I am strong in who I am I honor my health today I celebrate life today......
Feb 27, 2017•7 min•Ep. 106
Josie shares how she's applying her 2017 theme "What's Another Perspective?" in this Audio Blog episode. The sister episode to this one is Episode 205 I am Open to Changing Thoughts SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors Want More Episodes Like this One? Episode 159 Motivation for a New Beginning Episode 151 Setting Boundaries Episode 146 Not Who I Us...
Feb 25, 2017•12 min•Ep. 106
Here's Affirmations for Managing Regret Mode. Listener Diana requested this episode for managing regret mode. It walks you through what you can say to regret mode and start creating your future. The sister episode to this one is Episode 64 Self-Forgiveness SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your promo codes at AffirmationPod.com/Sponsors Check Out More Top Episodes! Episode 227 Affirmations for...
Feb 18, 2017•11 min•Ep. 105
The Emotional Check In is a shortie but a goodie! Keep in touch with your emotions as Josie guides you through the process of naming 3 emotions and identifying why each one is present. This is great to use when you know something's bothering you or you're wanting to avoid or stuff an emotional state. The sister episode to this one is Episode 255 The 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique Plus More SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen...
Feb 11, 2017•7 min•Ep. 104
These Self-Care Affirmations are designed for challenging seasons when you know there will be rough days and rough moments. I encourage utilizing Basic SENSE for these times where the acronym SENSE stands for Sleep, Exercise, Nutrition, Spirituality and Extras. The sister episode to this one is Episode 216 Maintaining Self-Care During Stressful Times SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to whenever you need it. Get your prom...
Feb 02, 2017•11 min•Ep. 103
Here's my rebroadcast of episode 1: "I Love Myself." Please subscribe to automatically get the next episode which is "I Will Love and Care for Myself" At the end of every month in 2017, I will rebroadcast one of my top downloaded episodes so you don't have to search through my feed to find them. The sister episode to this one is Episode 134 I Approve of Myself and I Will Love and Care for Myself [Rebroadcast] SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod f...
Jan 31, 2017•7 min•Ep. 102
Not Sure What to do about a Situation? This short Inner Circle Guided Visualization takes you through what your support system would say. Inspired by episode 93 on The Support System Management Worksheet, this Inner Circle Guided Visualization helps you discover what your inner circle would say when facing a particular struggle in your life. Find episode 93 at http://AffirmationPod.com/SupportSystem The sister episode to this one is Episode 156 Inner Critic and Inner BFF SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks...
Jan 28, 2017•12 min•Ep. 102
Here's Affirmations for Self-Approval: "I Approve of Myself." The sister episode to this one is Episode 233 Affirmations for a Confident Mindset A list of all episodes of Affirmation Pod are at AffirmationPod.com/Episodes If you're new to Affirmation Pod, here's some info about the episodes Feel free to click on the episode topic speaks to your season of life. You can see a full list of episodes at AffirmationPod.com/Episodes Episodes 1 - 30: I don't have any commentary or announcements. These w...
Jan 20, 2017•14 min•Ep. 101
This 100th Episode of Affirmation Pod features I Love Myself Version II. You can help celebrate by subscribing, rating and reviewing the podcast at AffirmationPod.com/iTunes Whether you are a longtime listener or a new friend, thank you for listening to Affirmation Pod! The sister episode to this one is Episode 134 I Approve of Myself and I Will Love and Care for Myself [Rebroadcast] SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT Thanks for supporting our sponsors! This helps keep Affirmation Pod free for you to listen to w...
Jan 14, 2017•12 min•Ep. 100
We're now in a season of Affirmation based episodes. This one is simply "I Am Able." I've got three types of affirmation episodes: You version: where I use "you" in the affirmations I version: where I use "I" in the affirmations Repeat versions: I could use "you" or "I" affirmations here, but in these ones I leave time for you to repeat after me. You'll see me use Guided Affirmations in the title for these episodes The sister episode to this one is Episode 245 I am Confident, Capable and Courage...
Jan 07, 2017•16 min•Ep. 99
Happy New Year! I'm so grateful to be part of your 2017. I created this week's episode for those of us who have goals and dreams for this year. It's an affirmation episode called "You are Worthy and Deserving." It also starts a season where I go back to my roots and give you Affirmation episodes. This one's on being worthy and deserving of good things. Cuz you ARE worthy and deserving of the goals and dreams you have. Let's reach them together... The sister episode to this one is Episode 47 Medi...
Jan 01, 2017•10 min•Ep. 98
Here a Guided Visualization called "Your BEST 2017." This episode makes three in one week! That's a record here at Affirmation Pod. I was inspired to create this as I was thinking of the new year upon us. New start. New journey. New me. Mindset counts for a lot. So does belief in oneself. This is my new year's gift to you: a Guided Visualization walking you through January 2017 all the way to December 2017. Now go be you, know you and love you! The sister episode to this one is Episode 228 Motiv...
Dec 23, 2016•20 min•Ep. 97
This month’s focus is Support System Management and you can get the worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/support Here's your final episode of the Affirmation Pod 2016 Worksheet Series! In this one, Josie shares how she is working on her role of most important person in her support system, her Tech Life Harmony goal for January 2017 and exciting changes to the podcast including joining the Calm Clear Now podcast network! The sister episode to this one is Episode 93 Worksheet Series - Support System Ma...
Dec 21, 2016•18 min•Ep. 96
A popular episode! I didn't script this one at all before recording...can you tell? I am clear on who I am. I am clear on what I want. I am clear on where I’m headed. I am clear on the influencers in my life. I am clear on those who will not be influencing me in my life. I am clear on how to weigh out an opinion and things I want to change in my life, things I don’t want to change in my life... Affirmations by Josie Ong The sister episode to this one is Episode 237 I am Loving and Showing for My...
Dec 18, 2016•4 min•Ep. 96
This month’s theme is Support System Management and you can get the worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/support This month we've talked about how your support system can change because you lose touch, you lose connection or you lose them. This week we talk about your support system changing because they lose you. I share my story of how I let go of some friends, gained positivity and time back, and never looked back. I also mention an episode of ManTalks, the episode is below: http://mantalks.com/mi...
Dec 17, 2016•20 min•Ep. 95
This month’s theme is Support System Management and you can get the worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/support The Most Important Person in Your Support System is YOU. Wherever you are, there you are. And you have the most impact and influence on who you are and who you are becoming. Here's three reflection questions I share in this episode: What messages do you give yourself? What actions are you taking to support yourself? What changes are you making to step into the future you want? The sister e...
Dec 09, 2016•12 min•Ep. 94
This month's theme is Self-Care and you can get the worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/selfcare Originally published in July 2015 when I was producing Affirmations for Healthy Living, this is an oldie but a goodie! Affirmations to Honor Yourself I honor myself. I am a friend to myself. I am kind to myself. I am self-nurturing and self-loving I am nice and encouraging to myself Honoring myself is a part of my thoughts, my choices, my daily life I honor myself by creating and maintaining balance... A...
Nov 24, 2016•5 min•Ep. 92
Your Home for Personal Development is now Your Home for Self-Care and Reflection LTD "Learning Through Doing" In this episode I share 7 reflections from podcasting weekly for one year. Finding My Message Finding My Voice Feelings vs Facts Figuring things out Furthering my skillset Focusing on me Facing my fears Resources Mentioned in this episode LightsCameraBranding.com with Tiffany Lee Bymaster AKA Coach Glitter RetreatCoaches.com with Helene Van Manen Core Beliefs Episode 6 Month Anniversary ...
Sep 20, 2016•23 min•Ep. 81
This month’s theme is Support System Management and you can get the worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/support Follow along with your free Support System Worksheet as I answer the following questions Who's in your inner circle? Who's in your outer circle? Who's in your no longer circle? Who's in my never/never again circle? Mentioned in this episode: Three types of Soul Mates from Wellth by Jason Wachob of MindBodyGreen The one you aren’t meant to be with The one who allows you to be your true self...
Sep 19, 2016•18 min•Ep. 93
This month's theme is Self-Care and you can get the worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/selfcare An injury, heavy work schedule, caring for an aging parent, overcommited... We've all found ourselves in seasons of burnout. Or times when self-care seems impossible. But it's not. The two takeaways from this episode are Own It: instead of "I have" to or "I gotta," say "I choose" Lowest Hanging: reach for the lowest hanging fruit of self-care The sister episode to this one is Episode 237 I am Loving and ...
Sep 17, 2016•16 min•Ep. 92
This month's theme is Self-Care and you can get the worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/selfcare I've shared before that I'm a recovering workaholic and perfectionist, but in this episode I share for the first time how I'm a recovering Giveaholic and Helpaholic and the impulses I still struggle with. I also give you a self-care strategy for recovering giveaholics and helpaholics to love and care for themselves again. The sister episode to this one is Episode 151 Setting Boundaries SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT ...
Sep 16, 2016•14 min•Ep. 91
This month's theme is Self-Care and you can get the worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/selfcare In this episode, I focus on the topic of PERMISSION as it relates to self-care and lead you through the following questions: Where have you already given yourself permission to take care of yourself? Where in your life do you need to give yourself permission to take care of yourself? Where in your life is self-care already a priority? Where in your life do want to make self-care a priority? Where in your...
Sep 16, 2016•10 min•Ep. 90
The Self-Care Management Worksheet This month's theme is Self-Care and you can get the worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/selfcare Follow along with your free Self-Care Worksheet I share my best self-care strategies that take less than 20 seconds less than 20 minutes less than an hour more than an hour Mentioned in this episode The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate Episode 56: Actionable Tip - Dance The sister episode to this one is Episode 93 Worksheet Series - ...
Sep 15, 2016•11 min•Ep. 89
This month’s theme is Stress Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/Stress Thanks for listening to Affirmation Pod! I've been listening to you too. Many of you love episode 85 which is the Guided Visualization for Stress Management BUT you would love it even more if it had music in the background. Well, here you go - this is an alternate version with music. Now let's transform our stress management strategies together! The sister episode to this one is Episode 216 Ma...
Aug 21, 2016•20 min•Ep. 88
This month’s theme is Stress Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/Stress There've been times I've told myself "let's not wait until stress builds up and things go dramatically wrong before making a change." I don't need to remind us - or maybe I do? - that stress ages us, it puts us more prone to illness or disease. We don't sleep as well, we don't think as clearly. For me, it shows up in how I talk, my facial expressions, on my skin etc. So in this audio blog epis...
Aug 08, 2016•21 min•Ep. 87
This month’s theme is Stress Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/Stress Since these are affirmations for when you're feeling stressed out, I got into them pretty quickly. Hey reaction, it’s time to stop Hey negative thoughts, I’m putting on the brakes Hey anger, I hear you, and you can sit down now The stressor ain’t going to change because I’m freaking out Hey nervous system, I am choosing calm over stressing out right now I don’t care what time of day it is, I a...
Aug 07, 2016•12 min•Ep. 86
This month’s theme is Stress Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/Stress Today's episode ties in the last two episodes: episode 83 on Stress Management Strategies and episode 84 on What are your Stressors? If you're looking for the vershion that has music, go to AffirmationPod.com/StressManagementMusic Please note: today's episode requires the mental and emotional resources to look at your stressors. I strongly recommend ensuring you are in a good time, place and s...
Aug 07, 2016•21 min•Ep. 85
This month’s theme is Stress Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/Stress This episode is NOT about Life Transitions and Significant Events - Resource mentioned Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale Anxiety and Panic - Resource mentioned The Anxiety Podcast The Productive kind of stress - Resource mentioned Trello This episode is about daily situational and relational stressors What stresses people out is different. For you, it may be when driving - drivers who cut you off, ...
Aug 07, 2016•18 min•Ep. 84
This month’s theme is Stress Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/Stress Complete this sentence: When I feel stressed, I ______________. For me, I get b*tchy and cranky. That doesn't paint a nice picture of me but it's true. Like when I don't get enough sleep, I am at high risk of b*tchy city. Some clients have shared with me that when they feel stressed, they eat. Then it becomes a nasty cycle because they eat because they're unhappy and then they're unhappy becau...
Aug 07, 2016•14 min•Ep. 83
This month’s theme is Money Management and you can get the free worksheet at AffirmationPod.com/MoneyManagement Let's break down some different types of Shiny Object Syndrome. There's Shiny Projects Shiny Vacations Shiny Books and Magazines Shiny Shoes and Purses Shiny Name Brands Shiny Jewellry Shiny Conferences Shiny Restaurants Shiny Cars and Watches Shiny Houses and Neighborhoods And even Shiny Spouses! What's "shiny" is different for everyone. My shiny object is high end kitchen appliances ...
Aug 07, 2016•15 min•Ep. 82
