Are you now being asked to work-from-home and you're a bit nervous you won't be able to do it successfully? Fear not! I've been successfully working from home for 8 years, and I'm here to give you tips, strategies and ideas that will help make this time productive, enjoyable and easy. The myths that working from home are impossible, or that it's a time for relaxing and taking it easy, have created a bit of a bias around the concept of being productive outside of the office. But truthfully, you c...
Mar 17, 2020•55 min•Ep. 280
In these interesting times we find ourselves in, are you coming from a place of LOVE or FEAR? What a few weeks it has been! The world is being gripped by a couple of things right now, one of them being a FEAR virus. And the impact is being felt by just about everyone. In this episode I'm taking a moment to talk about how we can all spread some love instead of fear right now, and I'm giving you some tips for how you can get yourself back into a loving and centered place when those around you seem...
Mar 14, 2020•23 min•Ep. 279
Does the idea of taking risks scare the mess out of you? I know it did for me, and for much of my life I was completely risk averse. But thankfully I grew to realize that everything I wanted -- a fulfilling career, a deep and loving relationship, healthy and vitality -- all could be mine if I was willing to take the necessary risks, and I started pushing my comfort zones. And the beautiful thing is that it's a learned behavior, something that ANYONE can improve at. In today's episode I help you ...
Mar 10, 2020•43 min•Ep. 278
Do you feel like you're in a rut in some area of your life? Chances are there is some person somewhere that knows exactly how to get you unstuck. Well, why aren't you asking that person for some help? The time, money and headache that you could save is incredible, but still you'll fight to remain frustrated. In today's Having It A.L.L. Moment I recommend you get over yourself already and ask for some help! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Mar 06, 2020•6 min•Ep. 277
Let's play a game! Imagine I told you I was putting together a book of all the cheat codes to life, and I asked you to contribute: what life cheat codes would you share? Today's episode is cool because I'm sharing with you an interview that I did on another show called Young Legends. In it, host Kaption Red explores the "cheat codes for life" and brings empowering conversations meant to inspire greatness. I had a blast on the show as we explored everything from personal identity and trusting you...
Mar 03, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 276
How do you find and cultivate faith when you haven't felt it before? And what can you do when your partner uses passive aggressive behavior when faced with conflict? These are things that we all face, life situations that feel unclear, frustrating and unenjoyable. I've been there and I've had to navigate my way through them. In today's episode I'm reading a couple of listener emails, and sharing my thoughts. If you have a question you'd like to ask me or a topic you'd like to suggest, you can re...
Feb 25, 2020•40 min•Ep. 275
How high is your trust in yourself? You may or may not be able to answer that question easily. But I bet you have an answer for this one - how confident are you? The link between confidence and trust is so incredibly strong, yet we don't usually think of those two things as related. Today I'm shining light on why confidence and trust go hand in hand, and I'm giving you a pathway to experience higher levels of both in your life. Links: The TRUST Challenge - https://www.matthewbivens.com/trust/ Le...
Feb 20, 2020•18 min•Season 5Ep. 274
How would you describe what being an "involved dad" is? I believe being an involved dad is the goal of the vast majority of fathers, yet not all fathers are showing up in that way. There are some basic tenants to being an involved dad (and being a powerful man) that aren't taught in schools. In today's episode I'm exploring what it really means to be an "involved dad" and why that label itself carries with it some controversy. This idea came up in a conversation Sarah and I were having on our ot...
Feb 18, 2020•55 min•Ep. 273
How often do you really FEEL like doing something hard? Be honest. If you're being real with yourself you probably never really feel like it. Mustering up the desire to do something uncomfortable or frightening can definitely be tough. But I'm here to tell you there's a way to bypass those feelings and get to the results you're truly wanting! Tune in as I share this hack with you and how I use it on a daily basis. Link: Learn more and sign up for the Trust Challenge (starting February 20, 2020) ...
Feb 13, 2020•39 min•Season 5Ep. 272
How often do you talk yourself out of doing something empowering? Probably more than you're comfortable admitting! Today I'm sharing with you a powerful mental hack that can help you shut out those fear voices and get to doing the things you know you should be doing. It's called the 5 Second Rule, and it's inventor Mel Robbins is a tour de force when it comes to personal change. Links: Trust Challenge info and sign-up at www.matthewbivens.com/TRUST Mel Robbin's website - https://melrobbins.com/ ...
Feb 11, 2020•35 min•Season 5Ep. 271
So why is change so frustrating? You'd think it wouldn't be so difficult to change something that you REALLY want to change. I know in the past I've been incredibly hard on myself for "not having the willpower" or "not wanting it enough" or "not being disciplined enough", when I failed to make change happen in my life. But what I told you there were crucial pieces of the change equation that you were missing? Ones that illuminate why change is so hard, and how to actually make it work for you. T...
Feb 04, 2020•38 min•Season 5Ep. 270
January 2020 is in the can, so how did it go? Did you show up the way you wanted to? Do you feel like you've made some meaningful progress on your goals for the year? If you set new years resolutions, are they still in play? It's time for a check-in on how your year has been so far. If you set concrete goals for the year, or if you simply know you wanted to make 2020 better than 2019, then checking-in periodically needs to be a part of your regular routine. So do it now! Learn more about your ad...
Feb 02, 2020•7 min•Season 5Ep. 269
What does it mean to be healthy and fit? How healthy and fit are you right now? I've shared a lot of different tools with you over the course of this podcast, and in today's episode I'm going to go deep into one particular tool/concept that I want you to really understand well, because your health depends on it! I'm talking about your Body Vehicle and the 5 wheels that make up your Body Vehicle: Mental, Spiritual, Social, Emotional and Physical. These 5 areas are what make up our health, and eve...
Jan 28, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 268
What problems are you avoiding right now? What challenges are right there in front of you, that you're denying or doing everything in your power to not face? I know what it's like to be so afraid to face my problems and to make every rationalization, justification and excuse as to why facing them is a bad idea. I know what it feels like to constantly choose the victim role to my problems. But I also know what it feels like to ultimately gear up, strap on my boots and march head first into my pro...
Jan 25, 2020•8 min•Season 5Ep. 267
Do you have a word for the year yet? If not, what are you waiting for?!? Not to worry, if you still haven't created your word for the year I promise you that you'll want to jump on it after hearing today's episode! We did something totally cool that we haven't done yet on the podcast for this one -- we recorded LIVE in front of an audience. This episode was recorded at the Word For The Year Workshop, part of the Monday Motivational Mindset series, here in Atlanta, Ga. Together we went through th...
Jan 21, 2020•18 min•Season 5Ep. 266
Who are the people in your life that you admire? It's all too common that you see someone that you admire -- whether it's because of something they've accomplished, some measure of success they've reached, how they show up for other people, aspects of their personality -- and you think that you will never be able to be like them. That there's something you lack that they possess, and that the thing you admire in them is not available to you. That's some BS! I'm here to tell you that fundamentall...
Jan 16, 2020•7 min•Season 5Ep. 264
Where does your personal health rank on your list of priorities? Probably not at the top. Well, as you can guess from this title of this episode, I'm making a strong case for why you MUST begin to push your health to the top of your list. And I'm talking right now! Not next month, next quarter, over the summer. NOW! And yes I do mean priority. Your health should be the first thing you're thinking about each day, before your kids your spouse your job your co-wokers, all of that. I'm going to brea...
Jan 14, 2020•45 min
Do you realize just how impactful your words can be? Travis Moawad has an idea. Just check out a thought he shared on the Long Story Short podcast (link below): “When I say it out loud, it’s 10 times more powerful than when I think it. And if it’s negative it could be a multiple of 7 times more powerful than positive.” Today I help you become aware of the power of your self talk. Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trevor-moawad-the-importance-of-mindset/id1111787417?i=10004 Learn more a...
Jan 10, 2020•6 min
What do you REALLY know about the Having It A.L.L. podcast host, Matthew Bivens? No, this isn't an expose episode, but this is a fun conversation where the tables are turned a bit. Join us in the Season 5 opener for Having It A.L.L. as we switch things up, and hopefully you walk away having laughed, connected and learned a thing or two. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 07, 2020•51 min•Season 5Ep. 262
Are you ready for season 5 of the Having It A.L.L. Podcast!!? Well ready or not, it's coming! In today's episode I'm sharing with you all the awesome things coming in Season 5 of the podcast. From new topics to all new types of episodes (and more), there's a lot to look forward to! If you have a suggestion for an episode topic you want to share with me, here are a few ways you can get in touch: Website: www.matthewbivens.com/contact Email: matthew@matthewbivens.com Instagram: @matthew_bive Learn...
Jan 07, 2020•11 min•Season 5Ep. 261
Are you ready for the New Year!? It's the eve of 2020, and for today's episode I wanted to take a few minutes to reflect on the past year and past decade. I share some of the highs (and lows) from the past 10 years, I give you some things to chew on as you reflect on the past year, and I leave you with a few intentions and words to inspire and empower you to 2020 and beyond. I'm so grateful for everything we experienced together in 2019, and am super excited for everything we have come up in 202...
Dec 31, 2019•31 min
Is there something new or different you'd like to have in 2020? Maybe it's a more successful career, or a more fulfilling love life, or a greater sense of abundance. In today's episode I talk about the one thing that you need to stop doing in order to have those things you are truly desiring. Links: Mike Robbins "Be Do Have" https://mike-robbins.com/be-do-have/ Unravelling the Be Do Have Paradigm https://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/5446465 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
Dec 24, 2019•32 min
Are you prepared for the next 12 months to be your best year yet? I want to equip you with the tools to make next year the best it possibly can be, and in today's episode I will help you do just that! For the past 3 years not I've been using a word for the year to help me accomplish my goals in the new year, and today I'm sharing with you a process for developing your own word for the year. Links: Grab the free Word For The Year Tool - www.matthewbivens.com/word Learn more about your ad choices....
Dec 17, 2019•33 min
Have you ever failed at reaching a goal? Or launched a New Years Resolution, only to see it crash days or weeks later? In today's episode I'm unpacking a concept called the "snapback effect", and sharing how it keeps you from reaching your goals and resolutions. Links: "How to get out of your comfort zone and succeed in new territory" -- https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/340874 Abundance Benchmark - https://www.matthewbivens.com/quiz/ Balance Chart - https://www.theydbg.com/ Learn more about ...
Dec 10, 2019•53 min
Today's episode is part 2 of my series on the YourDay Balance Game. For the episode today, I'm bringing you a powerful conversation I had with the founder of the YDBG, Day Adeogba. Day is a transformational specialist, the creator of the YourDay Balance Game, the CEO of YourDay Enterprises, the creator of the Balance Chart app, and my coach and mentor for the past 5 years. Links: The Make Everyday YourDay Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-everyday-yourday/id1386360493 Learn mo...
Dec 04, 2019•1 hr 1 min
For the past 10 years I've been on a very intentional journey to learn, understand and connect with my inner self more powerfully, for the purpose of healing, growth and transformation. And over that time I've come across a TON of tools and resources that I used along the way. One of them stands out above the rest, and in today's episode I'm sharing with you my #1 tool for radical self growth: the YourDay Balance Game. Links: The YourDay Balance Game Website - https://www.theydbg.com/ Learn more...
Dec 03, 2019•1 hr 15 min
Ready for a bit of tough love? I read an article recently which triggered me and I decided to record this episode dedicated to sharing with you the two harsh truths about life which can help you move beyond your blockages and ultimately create the life you want. Links: The article which inspired this episode: https://www.inc.com/scott-mautz/why-you-need-to-accept-harsh-truth-that-nobody-cares-you-need-to-work-harder.html Link to the new HIA Swag Shop: https://www.matthewbivens.com/store/ Learn m...
Nov 26, 2019•36 min
“You are ready and able to do beautiful things in this world, and as you walk through those doors today, you will only have two choices: love or fear. Choose love, and don’t ever let fear turn you against your playful heart.” - Jim Carrey All choices in life can be boiled down to a choice between LOVE & FEAR. Today I want give you some A.I.M. - Affirmation Inspiration Motivation - to help you choose love. Links: Grab your "Choose Love" shirt in the new HIA Swag Shop -- www.matthewbivens.co L...
Nov 23, 2019•9 min
How do you like to be loved? How does your partner prefer to be loved? Are they loving you in the style in which you like to be loved, and vice versa? Today I'm rebroadcasting an episode from the HIA archive where I talk about my favorite tool for creating a powerful relationship - The 5 Love Languages. Links: HIA Swag Shop - https://www.bonfire.com/store/having-it-all-podcast/ The Balance Chart Website - https://www.theydbg.com/ 5 Love Languages - https://www.5lovelanguages.com/5-love-languages...
Nov 19, 2019•46 min
Breakups are hard. When a significant relationship ends it can send you in a tailspin of emotions that can easily lead to destructive behaviors and thought patterns. But within every breakup are the insights for healing and growth. In this episode I'm sharing healthy ways to deal with a breakup, so that you can emerge stronger, more confident, and more in love with the most important person in your life - You! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Nov 12, 2019•49 min
