The holidays can bring a lot of stress and anxiety, especially if you have strained relationships with friends and family. But it doesn't have to be that way. By shifting your perspective you can head into the holidays with a plan to strengthen and repair those relationships. On this episode we discuss: What happens to our anxiety as we approach the holidays Why it is important to address the potential harm this anxiety brings Specific and actionable strategies to build your relationships Lower ...
Nov 24, 2020•35 min•Ep. 17
All of us will go through numerous and significant transitions during our lives. How we approach these situations can have a dramatic impact on our mental and emotional health. On this episode we explore actionable strategies to ensure you are able to successfully navigate these life transitions. On this episode we discuss: The Great Equalizer Unhealthy coping mechanisms How to know if you are triggered? The importance of creating space Tools to navigate life transition Do not go it alone Seek o...
Nov 10, 2020•41 min•Ep. 16
This is one of my favorite topics to talk about. Setting goals and dreaming about what is possible is when people come alive, especially when done with a vision for living their best life. On this episode we dive into major excuses and ways we sabotage our goals and how to make more effective goals. On this episode we discuss: Listener questions Why is goal setting important? The effect of neural pathways on our lives 4 excuses we make against setting goals 3 steps to set effective goals Resourc...
Oct 27, 2020•37 min•Ep. 15
It's easy to find yourself feeling adrift, with a lack of focus or drive. Taking some time to clarify your personal life purpose can have a profound impact on your outlook for the future. We dive into the benefits of having a clear life purpose and three steps to help you get there. On this episode we discuss: Listener questions! Why people feel stuck in their current situations What is a "life purpose" Examples of Life Purpose Statements The difference between a life purpose and mission Three (...
Oct 13, 2020•28 min•Ep. 14
Dating has always been difficult but this new age of technology has accelerated the pace of feedback. This can very easily add a lot of anxiety for single people looking for connection with others. This week I am joined by a very special guest, Suzanna Mathews (aka "The Date Maven"), to talk about dealing with fear of rejection in relationships and how to have a healthy approach to dating relationships. On this episode we discuss: Listener questions! Identifying and dealing with the physical res...
Sep 29, 2020•38 min•Ep. 13
The world is constantly shifting and changing around us and 2020 has been an extreme example of that. Between the threat of job losses and working remotely from home there is a tremendous shift happening in the workplace. And with that shift comes the opportunity for additional stress to appear in our lives. On this week's episode we dive into the keys of maintaining your mental health in the workplace. These tips are practical and actionable, whether you are trying to help yourself or your team...
Sep 15, 2020•39 min•Ep. 12
The past is a tricky thing. Sometimes we want to avoid it and pretend like it's not there. But it is always influencing the way we live . On this episode we dive into why you should confront your past and how overcoming that history can help you write a better future. On this episode we discuss: Listener questions! Why you and others hesitate to talk about their past Understanding your emotional triggers Incidents that created emotional triggers in my life Three (3) reasons to deal with your pas...
Sep 01, 2020•35 min•Ep. 11
Do you struggle with being critical of yourself and others? Do you find yourself in a daily battle with negativity? On this episode we dive into what causes us to be negative and how it impacts our lives. Then we explore three ways to overcome that negativity to be more fulfilled, engaged and satisfied. On this episode: Adam answers listener questions How Adam has struggled with negativity and how it has cost him What the ego is doing in causing us to be critical Three strategies to overcome neg...
Aug 18, 2020•39 min•Ep. 10
Learning how to process and deal with emotions is a key component of living a full and healthy life. Avoiding or suppressing them creates tension and pushes you away from the relationships in your life. Learn the 4 transformational concepts that helped me to understand my emotions as well as 4 tools for dealing with them. On this episode we discuss: The roots of our emotions and how they impact our lives 4 transformational concepts for understanding your emotions The compass of our emotions The ...
Aug 11, 2020•40 min•Ep. 9
Do you often find one area of your life being successful while others fall apart? Life balance is desired but everyone but can be difficult to achieve. In this episode we dive into the 3 focal points that can build balance into our lives. In this episode we discuss: Why balance is so critical to our resilience The causes of imbalance in our lives The 3 focal points of life balance and tactics for accomplishing them Slow down and get space Assess your life as it truly is Actively engage and make ...
Jul 21, 2020•37 min•Ep. 8
Whatever you face in life, having confidence is a key ingredient to living the way you desire. But some people just seem born with it while the rest of us struggle to get traction and feel confident about what we are doing and the direction we are heading. On this episode, we will unpack what confidence can do for you and the three essential building blocks to a confident life. On this episode we will discuss: How confidence affects both our day-to-day lives but also the trajectory of our life H...
Jul 07, 2020•37 min•Ep. 7
Deep and true friendships are an incredible key to overcoming difficulties and challenges that you may face in your life. But many adults struggle with how to identify and grow friends beyond a simple surface-level interaction. In this episode we dive into the key anchors to developing deep and trustworthy friendships that have lasting satisfaction. In this episode we will discuss: How friends have made an impact on my life The 3 Anchors of Friendship How and where to find potential friends How ...
Jun 23, 2020•39 min•Ep. 6
This week we return to the topic of anxiety in our lives. In our last episode, we discussed a lot about preventative care to avoid anxiety. However, a lot of times anxiety can spring up on us and we have to respond in the moment. In this episode we look at what gives anxiety its power and the strategies to overcome it in the moment. In this episode we will discuss: How categories can harm our perspectives and create anxiety How intuition can be used powerfully The way our brains weight negative ...
Jun 11, 2020•28 min•Ep. 5
Many times our heads can get filled with limiting mindsets and negative core beliefs. Host Adam Gragg breaks down where these come from and how we can identify them. On this episode we talk about... How core beliefs impact our lives The sources of our core beliefs Different types of limiting mindsets Strategies for dealing with and overcoming limiting beliefs Worksheets: Be Truth Oriented Don’t Believe Everything Your Think Other resources: How to Change Negative Core Beliefs (Part 1) How to Cha...
May 26, 2020•24 min•Ep. 4
Has our uncertain world created more anxiety in your life? Are you struggling to find ways to overcome it? On this inaugural episode of the Decide Your Legacy podcast host Adam Gragg provides strategies and perspective on getting the clarity that allows you to get past the anxiety that can be so paralyzing. On this episode we talk about... The three ways we feed out anxiety The hope / fear cycle Three tools for helping with anxiety Seven questions to gain perspective and truth Thanks for listeni...
May 12, 2020•26 min•Ep. 1
On this episode, Adam takes a step back to talk about the creation of Decide Your Legacy and his core values and beliefs that he operates out of. Then he walks us through a brief overview of his coaching process that he takes every coaching client through. On this episode we talk about... Adam's hopes and goals for Decide Your Legacy Adam's core values that inspired him to start Decide Your Legacy The coffee process illustration Get good beans (getting clarity) A good filter (vision, core values...
May 12, 2020•28 min•Ep. 2
Do you want to develop deep and profound relationships with others? On this episode Adam breaks down how questions are the key to getting others to open up. And with the right questions, you can unlock deeper bonds and connections to friends, family or colleagues. On this episode we talk about... Why questions are so powerful Preparing for meeting with someone by thinking of questions The characteristics of great questions How asking great questions can help you focus on the conversation The thr...
May 12, 2020•22 min•Ep. 3
