The result of the "pedal to the metal" approach tends to be exhausting, not to mention unproductive. Often we are unable to separate the essential items from the less crucial ones? By attacking everything in your life with the same enthusiasm, you end up expending all your energy and getting the stress that goes with it. https://www.stressfreeyou.net/
Jun 27, 2021•1 min
Want to know a simple way to keep anyone from fraudulently opening up accounts in your name. It is called a Security Freeze. You can literally freeze your credit so that even you can't open any new lines of credit like credit cards, loans, etc.If you ever need to apply for a loan or credit card, you can issue a credit thaw for a set period. https://www.stressfreeyou.net/
Jun 24, 2021•1 min
Do you feel tired and anxious all the time from the lack of good quality sleep? Matt and Rich discuss how important sleep is and its powerful effects on the body. For both good and bad. Find out how you can have less stress by having the right amount of good quality sleep. They will also share how to fall asleep in ten seconds. https://www.stressfreeyou.net/ https://tinyurl.com/ns8c6k4x...
Jun 22, 2021•29 min•Ep. 81
Currently, one of the trending sayings is, "It is what it is". People who routinely use this expression are admitting without saying that their lives are out of control. People in a state of chronic stress are "thinking" from their Reptilian brain designed for survival and not rational thinking. That is why they say such self-condemning negative expressions. Listen in as Rich Taylor shares how to rid yourself of the stress. https://www.stressfreeyou.net/...
Jun 21, 2021•59 sec
When was the last time you did nothing? Not just dialed down your brain or distracted it with something else. Just did nothing. Our brains are powerful computers that can benefit from moments of rest with excellent results. Try to incorporate a minute or so of just doing nothing. No technology, thinking, feeling, talking. Just nothing, and you will find that your day will turn into something. https://www.stressfreeyou.net/
Jun 20, 2021•56 sec
The fastest way to get a raise is to start spending less. Rich Taylor will share with you five money-saving hacks you can do at home in this Stress Free Money Minute. https://www.stressfreeyou.net/
Jun 17, 2021•1 min
In this stressed-filled world, Guided Meditation can be beneficial in reducing stress. Guided meditation is a state of relaxed concentration that another party leads. It can be a few minutes or several hours. The purpose is to achieve emotional, physical, and mental healing and stress relief. Special bonus: Katy Rush does an example of a Guided Meditation. https://www.stressfreeyou.net/
Jun 15, 2021•9 min•Ep. 80
Benjamin Franklin said, If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail. Many people are too exhausted by their stressful days to think about what to make for dinner, let alone shop for the ingredients, and prepare them. It is causing them to end up ordering out their meals which is very expensive and often not very healthy. Meal planning is a money and time-saving method that will spare you of all the unnecessary stress. https://www.stressfreeyou.net/...
Jun 13, 2021•1 min
Gym memberships, streaming services, website subscriptions, the list goes on and on. It may be time to do an audit on all the places that are automatically sucking your hard-earned money out the window. If you are not using it, then they are using you. You may be unpleasantly surprised how much money you are spending each month. The good news is that it will be like getting an instant raise if you cancel them. https://www.stressfreeyou.net/...
Jun 10, 2021•57 sec
Did you know that over 40% of people's actions each day are due to their habits? Breaking anything is stressful. Even the word "breaking" is stressful. People have bad habits because they are stressed, so adding more stress in most cases makes things worse. Matt and Rich start with a funny skit and give powerful tips on how to get rid of your bad habits for good. https://www.stressfreeyou.net/
Jun 08, 2021•15 min•Ep. 79
Would you like a low-stress high-paying job that does not require a college degree? If your answer is yes, say cheese. With the digital world expanding at warp speed, the demand for high-quality, visually appealing photographs is high. That is where the role of a freelance photographer comes in. You can start as a side hustle and work your way into doing it full time. Need tips on learning the trade. There is a ton of YouTube videos that you can watch for free. To go deeper, you can subscribe to...
Jun 06, 2021•59 sec
You are thinking of buying something that only costs $50. That $50 purchase can end up costing you well over $100. Rich Taylor shares a quick fix so you can give yourself the credit you deserve by learning how to say "no" because your "know" better when it comes to credit cards.
Jun 03, 2021•1 min
Special Guest Aaron Alejandro shares his inspirational journey from a troubled youth to becoming the Executive Director of the Texas FFA Foundation, the world's largest youth organization. He Will Also Share How to: How to Develop Respect, Responsibility, and Resilience How to Keep Stress from Becoming your Downfall Why Failure is the Roadmap to Success How to Develop an Attitude of Gratitude https://www.stressfreeyou.net/...
Jun 01, 2021•50 min•Ep. 78
It is 3 in the afternoon, and you start feeling your energy slip away. You have all this work to accomplish but lack the pep in the step to do it. Do you get tired in the middle of the afternoons? Is it a struggle to stay awake? In this Stress Free Work Minute, Rich Taylor gives quick tips on how to keep your pep in your step so you can achieve optimum results at work. https://www.stressfreeyou.net/
May 31, 2021•1 min
We have all heard that honesty is the best policy. By always telling the truth, you do not have to deal with the stress of the guilt and the pressure of the cover-up pressure. Matt shares how major figure in the finance world turned his life around by being honest when it really counted.
May 30, 2021•1 min
I have been working for over 40 years and have saved over $80,000 by bringing my lunch to work. I have been brown-bagging it for a long time, and no matter how you look at it, $80,000 is no chump change. Bringing your lunch to work not only saves you money but it also. Rich shares 7 tips that will save you more than just money. So pack a lunch and save a bunch.
May 27, 2021•59 sec
Our special guest, Toni Cooper, will share how to respond vs. react when life throws families curveballs. She shares how they adapted to the challenges of a different lifestyle due to COVID. She will share how to: Homeschool vs. the traditional classroom. Plan when faced with disruption. Enjoy the time and not panic. End every day on a positive note. Find out what you can control and what your triggers are. Build a support group and why they are essential Appreciate each other....
May 25, 2021•37 min
Did you hear the latest about Joe? Whenever someone starts with Did you hear the latest, that is your signal to put your hand up and say no, I am not interested. Use the motto, 2, 4, 6, 8 I will not participate. Workplace gossip has one goal. To elevate the person telling it by lowering others. It is a colossal time-waster, morale killer, and often not even valid. The person telling it takes a half-truth and turns it into a whole line. These insecure gossipers are more involved in digging for di...
May 24, 2021•59 sec
Delays can be frustrating for sure. Have you ever thought they may be there for a reason protecting you from something much worse than the delay? Is there a higher power with a bird's eye view of our lives that is ready to help us when needed. In this Stress Free Minute, Matt will share how to find the silver lining in every cloud when it comes to delays. https://www.stressfreeyou.net/
May 23, 2021•1 min
Do your finances stress you out? How much time have you spent scratching your head dealing with paying your bills? Wouldn't you love to know how to put your finances on autopilot? Picture this, your finances almost totally automated, so you never have to stress about them again. These are the same simple steps that money pros use for their finances. They set up all their regular recurring and nonrecurring bills on auto-pay. Many businesses offer it for free, and you have it withdrawn from your b...
May 20, 2021•51 sec
Have you ever felt out of control? Do you go through your day fearful and worrying about a lot of things? Special guest Dr. Nicole Cain, ND MA, will explain what anxiety is and provide practical tools for setting boundaries that will protect you from it. She will also speak about what foods can cause or prevent anxiety, along with the proper supplements to take. She also provides a vast amount of FREE resources that can be found at: https://drnicolecain.com/...
May 18, 2021•44 min•Ep. 76
Do you work at a company that has no set schedule for performance reviews and compensation? Some companies will let employees work year after year without ever giving a thought to giving out raises. Unfortunately, some employers will take as much time as you give them. This unprofessional approach can affect the company's morale and productivity and have qualified workers bailing.
May 17, 2021•59 sec
Do you feel like a doormat with people walking all over you? Nobody likes to feel shunned and disrespected, which can add stress to your life. Respect is earned, not given. We share ten quick tips to help you acquire more respect.
May 16, 2021•1 min
Of all your financial obligations, the most important one to pay is yourself. I know for most people that sounds impossible, but why are you working to support all these other companies? When you pay yourself with what is left, then you will be left out. Somehow all your money will get spent on other things. Most millionaires follow this simple method of paying themselves first. Many of them never made a significant income, but they made sure they got paid first every month. This gives new meani...
May 13, 2021•1 min
How many people are in a hurry to go nowhere? They are constantly in go, go, go mode. The problem is that when you are in a constant state of stress, you lose the ability to enjoy life. We share the 15 signs that you are impatient and how you can fix it so you can live a stress-free life. https://www.stressfreeyou.net/
May 11, 2021•21 min•Ep. 75
Since they could only be seen from the waist up, they did not bother to put on pants for a Zoom call. In the middle of the Zoom call, and they make the mistake of standing up, letting everyone see their underwear. How embarrassing. Even worse if one of their co-workers decides to put it on the web for the world to watch, over and over again. This one mistake could make you famous in a way you do not want and even negatively affect your career. The Fix: Before doing a virtual call, it is always b...
May 10, 2021•1 min
In this fast-paced world, it seems that we do not have time to apologize to anyone. Somehow it has made us numb to other people's feelings. People who are stressed out tend to be self-centered and narcissistic because they are in survival mode, leaving them to focus on themselves and no one else. Apologies are the first step in any healing, both emotionally and physically. It shows a sign of humility and can repair damaged relationships and considerably lower your stress levels, preventing it fr...
May 09, 2021•1 min
Are reward-based credit cards worth it? All those purchases can add up to some significant amounts. The answer lies in who is using the cards. If you are a very disciplined consumer who uses their cards for convenience and not for retail therapy, it may be ok. But buyer beware. The credit card companies are in business to make a profit, so if you are getting "Free Money," then some other chump is paying for it. Credit cards make it easy for you to spend more. The average cash purchase is $22 vs....
May 06, 2021•1 min
Do you have a lot of hang-ups when it comes to your closet? Is your closet a disaster and stressing you out? Our closet organizing expert Katy Rush shares her tips and tricks on organizing your closet to it from stressing you out? How to make it visually appealing and streamlined to turn your closet chaos into a calm place. https://www.stressfreeyou.net/
May 04, 2021•35 min•Ep. 74
I attended a low-cost Art School with low-cost amenities like all the dorms, offices, and studios did not have air conditioning. The real struggle came when it was time to sleep in the hot, humid conditions. The more I sweated, the more stressed I became, which raised my body temperature more, which fed this uncomfortable cycle. That is when I tried to shift my focus on my problem and onto something peaceful. Am fantastic thing happened; it lowered my body temperature, and my body stopped sweati...
May 02, 2021•1 min