Do you struggle with staying consistent? You know the feeling. You start something, feel great for a while, then seemingly inevitably you fall off and quit. At that point the self doubt convos enter, the "I knew you couldn't do it!" self talk enters. All that crap. In today's episode I'm giving you some simple tips for helping you be more consistent in life. Link: Video: "How To Develop Grit So You Can Do The Things You Don't Want To Do" -- https://youtu.be/Ph0BLJPbsD8 Learn more about your ad c...
Nov 05, 2019•41 min
Do you have principles? What are they? How do you use them? Are you confident that you know what living a principally based life means? Today I'm shining light on this idea of "principles" that so many self help gurus and successful people tout as the key to living a great life. You will learn the 5 key principles that I choose to live my life by and I show you how you can live by them too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Oct 29, 2019•55 min
Do you think vision boards are useless? A lot of people do. And I don't blame them. The idea of making a dream list for your life and watching as it magically appears, does seem pretty unrealistic. But what if you could make the tool work in your life with a few tweaks? In today's episode I share with you my process for creating a vision board that isn't useless, and in fact can be like a wish list for your life. Link: Join me on my Purpose Webinar - https://www.matthewbivens.com/purpose/ Learn ...
Oct 22, 2019•35 min
What subjects are off limits to you? What things do you avoid in your life like the plague?! Most people have some topics that they refuse to address. These "taboo subjects" are robbing you of your power, your freedom and your life! If you want to truly have it all and live the life you're meant to live, then you MUST start addressing these things in a real way. Today I talk about how to do just that. Links: Work with me 1-on-1 https://www.matthewbivens.com/coaching/ Learn more about your ad cho...
Oct 15, 2019•55 min
I am concerned for your life. Real talk. If you identify yourself as "busy" and wear your busyness like a badge of honor, then there's a great chance you're putting your health at risk. Today I'm bringing you a conversation with Dr. Garland Vance, who not too long ago was told by his doctor "I am concerned for your life". Garland and I dive into the events that led up to his doctor visit, and the dramatic life changes he made as a result. Link: http://www.gettinunbusybook.com/home-page Learn mor...
Oct 08, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Don't know what your purpose is? YOU'RE SCREWED! You know I'm just playing, but that's how so many of us feel when we cannot answer the all important question, "What is your life purpose?" Today's conversation may seem a bit contradictory from what I've been talking about the last two weeks, but trust me that it's all connected! Links: Register for my FREE webinar on finding your life purpose: https://www.matthewbivens.com/purpose/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Oct 01, 2019•36 min
Are you able to answer the question -- "What would have to happen in order for you to feel fulfilled in your life?" If you're struggling with feeling fulfilled then LISTEN UP! Today I'm sharing with you a very simple method for answering that fulfillment question, so you can both FEEL and BE more fulfilled in your life. Links: My Free Purpose Webinar - http://matthewbivens.com/purpose My Course on Purpose, Fulfillment, and Passion - http://matthewbivens.com/blueprint Learn more about your ad cho...
Sep 24, 2019•47 min
What is your life's purpose? There was a time when hearing that question made me feel ashamed (that I didn't have an answer), jealous (of all the other people who were seemingly on their path), and confused (at not having a clue about how to figure it out). But all of that changed in an instant for me, and that's what I'm sharing with you in today's podcast! Links: My free "Find Your Purpose" webinar - https://www.matthewbivens.com/purpose/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...
Sep 17, 2019•43 min
How do you define purpose, vision and passion? I've had a love hate relationship to purpose, vision and passion. I love them because they are at the heart of creating a truly fulfilled and magical life, and that's what I'm playing for. But I hate them because when I've felt I've lacked any or all of them, I judged myself so harshly. Today I'm talking about the difference between purpose, vision and passion, how they interact with one another, and why they're key ingredients to having it all. Lea...
Sep 10, 2019•31 min
How can you create more balance in your daily life? Do you have a clear answer to this question based off of personal experience, empirical evidence and thorough research? Probably not, and that's totally cool because I did it for you! I researched the current expert advice on living a life of balance and compiled a list of their top tips. The 10 best tips are in this episode, and the entire list of 25 tips is on my website for free. Links: Get the whole list at www.matthewbivens.com/balancetips...
Sep 03, 2019•54 min
This is not a typical HIA episode. Today I wanted to let you in on a few things that I have been struggling with, which have impacted my life, relationships, business and this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 30, 2019•42 min
Do you have a hard time setting and holding boundaries with work? I know the feeling of struggling with holding boundaries. The fear of saying "no", of telling someone you're unavailable, of turning your phone off at night because "what if I miss something important?". In this episode I explore how to create and hold boundaries at work, even if you're starting from the ground floor. Links: https://www.matthewbivens.com/balance-ebook/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Aug 27, 2019•44 min
What do you do when you're feeling imbalanced, burnt out and overwhelmed? In today's episode I'm sharing with you 3 hidden reasons why you're not feeling balanced in your life, and I give you action items to make a change. Links: Balance System Ebook - http://www.matthewbivens.com/balance-ebook/ Forbes article - https://www.forbes.com/sites/ashleystahl/2018/10/22/the-importance-of-work-life-balance-and-how-to-achieve-it/#4b71c5e94e05 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Aug 20, 2019•48 min
If you looked at your average day, how much of it do you spend in a state of Joy vs Sadness? My coach and mentor Day Adeogba shared with me a conversation he had with his kids recently, where he asked them "What do you think your Joy-to-Sadness ratio is?" That idea of a Joy-to-Sadness ratio totally fascinated me and inspired this episode! Tune in to hear about the Joy-to-Sadness ratio, how you can determine your goal ratio and what you can do to experience more joy in life. Learn more about your...
Aug 13, 2019•32 min
How can you improve any relationship in your life? Today I'm sharing with you an incredibly effective way to improve any relationship in your life, from a marriage to a friendship to your relationship with your boss or neighbor. This episode pulls from many past relationship experiences that have both improved and terminated. The advice today will totally change how you feel about your relationships and who you attract into your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...
Aug 06, 2019•39 min
Are you aware of the impact of the excuses you make in your life? Your desires, goals, & aspirations all move you in a certain direction in your life. Excuses pull you in the complete opposite direction. This is true for all of us (it's principle, not personal). If you're playing for a life of abundance AND you're prone to making excuses, then buckle up because things are going to be rocky for you. In today's episode I'm sharing with you 5 excuses that are keeping you from the abundance you ...
Jul 30, 2019•37 min
What are you grateful for? Answering this simple question [regularly] can have a tremendous impact on your happiness, relationships, wealth and health. On today's episode I'm digging into GRATITUDE in all it's awesomeness! You'll hear why sharing gratitude has such a powerful impact, two simple gratitude practices you can incorporate into your life, tips for making it easier to get started and keep going, and how gratitude is connected with abundance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Jul 23, 2019•52 min
Do you have the habits of an unsuccessful person? You are a compilation of your habits. There are powerful habits that will move you towards success, and less than powerful habits that will take you in the opposite direction. In today's episode I'm sharing 12 habits that unsuccessful people have in common (inspired by an article written by Darius Foroux). Link: Blueprint- http://matthewbivens.com/blueprint Tools- https://www.matthewbivens.com/tools/ Darius's article- https://dariusforoux.com/ Le...
Jul 16, 2019•40 min
Do you feel like you're just surviving, staying stagnant or settling in life? LISTEN UP because there's a reason living life that way feels totally awful! Recently I started reading "You Are A Badass At Making Money" by Jen Sincero, which is full of powerful truth nuggets about authenticity and living a badass life. Today I tell you exactly why your purpose is to be your most badass self and truly have it all. My website: https://www.matthewbivens.com/ Jen's website: https://jensincero.com Learn...
Jul 09, 2019•38 min
What if the path to achieving your highest dreams wasn't in the clarity of your vision, but in the standards you hold for yourself? Todays episode explores the idea that, "We become our lowest standard, not our highest dream." I unpack this statement and give you action steps for raising your standards so that you can have it all! *Contact me for individualized help in developing or raising your standards, personal accountability and achieving your goals >> matthew [at] matthewbivens [dot]...
Jul 02, 2019•34 min
How do you deal with impatience? We all know the feeling of being impatient. We live in a culture today where we expect things to happen fast. But patience is one of those important qualities that has a direct impact on how we experience our work, families, health, and life. Today I answer a listener email about being a more patient person, and I share with you my tricks for becoming more patient in your life. Links: Having It A.L.L. Blueprint Course - https://matthewbivens.com/blueprint Learn m...
Jun 25, 2019•41 min
In today’s episode I’m bringing you a great conversation I had with Adam Roa. What I found awesome about Adam was his humility. I think you'll dig this conversation because we were just two guys choppin it about how we can all love ourselves fully and unlock our superpowers. Links: You Are Who You’ve Been Looking For poem - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nt5_3cbo31I Adam’s Website - http://www.adamroa.com/ Adam on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/adam.roa/ Learn more about your ad choices....
Jun 19, 2019•1 hr 11 min
How do you currently feel about your ability to juggle multiple priorities and competing responsibilities? It's incredibly easy to feel imbalanced when you feel you have many priorities all of equal importance. That's a recipe for feeling overwhelmed, stressed out and unfulfilled. In today's episode I share with you a simple process for learning how to prioritize your life and create balance amidst all of the things you've got going on. Links: HIA Blueprint - http://matthewbivens.com/blueprint L...
Jun 11, 2019•48 min
What do you do when you find yourself totally out of balance and feeling the stress? Well, after you listen to today's podcast you can add the STOP Method to your toolbox! In today's episode I break down the STOP Method for de-stressing and reclaiming balance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 04, 2019•29 min
Are you feeling like this idea of work/life balance is a pipe dream that you're just never going to achieve? In today's episode I'm covering 6 of the most common mistakes people make when trying to achieve work-life balance. One of the most frustrating things is feeling like you're always out of balance, and I don't want that for you. I'll be doing a whole series on balance over the coming weeks, so get ready to get back into alignment in your life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
May 28, 2019•56 min
How comfortable are you with speaking highly about yourself? For many people, talking highly about themselves (or even speaking kindly about themselves), is an incredibly challenging thing. In this episode I'm here to tell you that there's 100% absolutely nothing wrong with speaking highly of yourself! I talk about why it's important that we be our biggest hype man/woman. And at the end I do something bold that gives you permission to shout from the rooftops how incredible you are! Learn more ab...
May 21, 2019•43 min
Who do you have in your corner helping you create your best life? It's a fallacy that we do anything in life alone. All of the greatest achievements -- personal, group, business, etc. -- happened with a team. The same is true for creating your dream life. When you have a team of amazing people around you, you can create and experience your dream life. But how do you go about assembling your Empowerment Team? In today's episode I tell you how you can assemble your own squad of life superheroes! L...
May 14, 2019•54 min
How do you get yourself out of a funk? In today's episode I'm giving you a very simple and very effective method for getting yourself out of a funk, that you can do anywhere at any time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 08, 2019•27 min
Are you ready for a raw and honest conversation about sexual confidence? Today I'm talking about sexual confidence and male performance anxiety: what it looks like, how it happens, how we feed it, and how we heal it. This episode was inspired by an article in Mens Health by Jason Rogers. In the powerful article, Jason opens up about his challenges with performance anxiety and how it impacted him in the bedroom and on the Olympic stage. Orgasmic Mama: https://www.sarahbivens.com/om Learn more abo...
Apr 30, 2019•1 hr 2 min
Are you feeling the pains of being a Type A personality? Do you feel like you're great at go, go, go but don't know how to take a break? Are you wondering how to create a business plan to launch your new venture? Or maybe you're in a business currently and want to take it to the next level through content like blogs, podcasts and vlogs? These are the questions I answer in today's episode of the podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Apr 23, 2019•57 min
