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The Self Improvement Project

"Just a good dude living an honest simple happy life filled with growth and exploration." Self Improvement content for the soul. For those trying to improve their life in a meaningful way. I write too. Here’s my free Sunday newsletter - https://sunny-painter-2539.ck.page
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Episode 200 - Building Your Discipline

200 episodes... mind-blowing. If you've listened to any of the episodes, thank you. I'm very proud and wanted to share a fitting topic - discipline. I recently asked on the pod whether people feel like they needed more balance in their life and 84% answered that they needed more discipline. So how? I share some thoughts on it today that you can use from today but I keep it simple. It's all about you, your lifestyle and what you truly want. So implement it as you see fit and reap the rewards of a...

Mar 06, 202319 min

Find The Right Environment

Become a Paid Supporter of the Podcast - https://anchor.fm/the-self-improvement-project/subscribe Hello amazing listeners. Today is all about you finding where your strengths lie. A lot of people are in the wrong place so no wonder they're unhappy. You need to find out where you fit in order to thrive. I talk about 3 points that could help you discover that. Write to me with your own story about it at lawrence.selfimprove@gmail.com :) If you're not already subscribed, check out my free newslette...

Feb 27, 202316 min

Self-Worth Comes From Doing Hard Things

Become a Paid Supporter of the Podcast - https://anchor.fm/the-self-improvement-project/subscribe Hello wonderful listeners, today is all about self-worth and one way that we can unlock it through simple changes in our life. Hard things are usually worth the pain but as long as we feel like we're getting the enjoyment at the same time. How can you find more discipline in your life or are you being too serious and need to find some more fun? Write to me or let me know in the poll below. If you're...

Feb 20, 202310 min

A Life of Mastery and Freedom

Become a Paid Supporter of the Podcast - https://anchor.fm/the-self-improvement-project/subscribe Hello wonderful listeners, today's thoughts come from recent reading and reinforcement around what is true in life; we can only earn mastery, it can never be bought. This leads us to freedom we don't even realise but a type of freedom that everybody wants. It allows us to live a better life and influences how we live. It disregards the unimportant things and emphasises the beauty of enough. What do ...

Feb 13, 202311 min

The Impact of Work on our Lifestyle

Become a Paid Supporter of the Podcast - https://anchor.fm/the-self-improvement-project/subscribe Today I talk about some recent thoughts and reflections on the impact working life has on our lifestyle. I've definitely experienced them all but what about you? I've personally been negatively impacted on my health previously due to stress but can manage it now. Take the time to pause and reflect throughout this one to think about how you can best change your work set up to suit you. If you're not ...

Feb 06, 202317 min

Is The Goal Worth The Lifestyle?

Become a Paid Supporter of the Podcast - https://anchor.fm/the-self-improvement-project/subscribe Some big questions today about lifestyle for you. I feel like the topic of lifestyle design is fairly untouched as there are so many facets to it and a lot of the time we don't know what we want. We need to experiment to find out and see how it makes us feel. Then come our goals that we're continually changing and evolving into. How do the two tie together? Well, I'm not 100% sure but I think we sho...

Jan 30, 202312 min

Take the Pressure Off Yourself

Hello folks :) Today is all about the idea of being decisive with our decisions as you could live millions of lives but you only live one. It's important to make sure you don't spend most of it worrying about how you will live it and just ensure what you do matters to you. I share some tips and thoughts that I feel could help with this so let me know what you think by writing to me. I've had some lovely emails over the last few weeks so please write to me if you feel the urge to :)\ Become a Pai...

Jan 23, 202316 min

Ambition vs. Desire

Hello folks :) Today is a quick take on the difference between ambition and desire. Part of the same family but can have very different impacts on our day to day lives if we don't use them properly. Ambition is inherent and something that if we use effectively as a tool, can drive us onto a very fulfilling life. Desire is a dead end and leads to chronic unhappiness. What do you think? Let me know in the Q&A or write to me :) Become a Paid Supporter of the Podcast - https://anchor.fm/the-self...

Jan 16, 20239 min

Infinite Games vs. Never Being Satisfied

This is a thinker today so I hope I provide you with a platform to really absorb and digest this idea. I ask some big questions about what games we are playing and why. Also we look at the current state of how we perceive infinite games as well as never being satisfied. Are we using them optimally if at all? Let me know what you think :) Become a Paid Supporter of the Podcast - https://anchor.fm/the-self-improvement-project/subscribe If you're not already subscribed, check out my free newsletter...

Jan 09, 202318 min

Take Ownership of Your Identity

Really enjoyed this one. Spilling out thoughts from the end of year reflections I've had and hopefully inspiring some thought within you to think about who you want to become next year and beyond! Let me know what you think by writing to me :) If you're not already subscribed, check out my free newsletter every Sunday - Peaceful Sunday Thoughts Newsletter for you (intended to be enjoyed with a hot cup of coffee) - https://sunny-painter-2539.ck.page...

Jan 02, 202313 min

Are You On The Path You Want To Be On?

Hello everyone :) The most reflective time of the year! I want you to not only think about your goals for 2023 but I want you to see if you're on the path you truly want to be on. I share some personal experiences of when I made a big change but also recognising it's not always rainbows when we do change. As long as you're on the path you want to be on, nothing can stop you from leading a fulfilling and happy life. Let me know what you think :) Become a Paid Supporter of the Podcast - https://an...

Dec 26, 20229 min

Perpetually Becoming

Today is all about our own evolution. Good and bad. Looking at life infinitely and the journey we go on. I challenge your thinking around goals and what you're trying to achieve as well as giving you permission to give into life happening and the rewards it brings :) Write to me if it resonates with you. Become a Paid Supporter of the Podcast - https://anchor.fm/the-self-improvement-project/subscribe Peaceful Sunday Thoughts Newsletter for you (intended to be enjoyed with a hot cup of coffee) - ...

Dec 19, 202210 min

One Step Forward

Hello everyone :) We are in the midst of the frost here in Scotland but I wanted to share some reflective thoughts with you today and how you can use that to help with any lessons you're facing right now. What is life trying to teach us and can we go a bit easier on ourselves when it comes to how things are going in our life. Become a Paid Supporter of the Podcast - https://anchor.fm/the-self-improvement-project/subscribe January Coaching Programme - https://lawrencemcl.gumroad.com/l/sgbep Peace...

Dec 12, 202214 min

Find Your Good Life

We spend a lot of our lives following others. Copying and trying to emulate things we don't know if we truly want nor care about. Why don't we try living our own life and see how that goes? Discovery, experimenting and trying new things are the only way you'll find out what a good life means to you. Let me know what you think. Become a Paid Supporter of the Podcast - https://anchor.fm/the-self-improvement-project/subscribe If you're not already subscribed, check out my free newsletter every Sund...

Dec 05, 202217 min

2 Things You Need To Stop Right Now

There are 2 things holding you back from enjoying your life more: - People Pleasing - Comparison Today, I talk in more depth about why we need to stop that and what benefits it can bring :) Let me know what you think. Become a Paid Supporter of the Podcast - https://anchor.fm/the-self-improvement-project/subscribe If you're not already subscribed, check out my free newsletter every Sunday - Peaceful Sunday Thoughts Newsletter for you (intended to be enjoyed with a hot cup of coffee) - https://su...

Nov 28, 202215 min

Learn to Love Every Day

Hello :) This idea is all about taking each and every day and learning how to love it. We spend too much time feeling anxious or worried about the following day or week. Sunday and Monday are the obvious ones but I'll give you some solutions that may help. Life is too short to be worrying every week about things we don't have control over. Let me know your thoughts by writing to me :) Become a Paid Supporter of the Podcast - https://anchor.fm/the-self-improvement-project/subscribe If you're not ...

Nov 21, 202214 min

Move Your Body

Today is all about the benefits of moving your body. I discuss 2-3 ways you can move your body that will help your mental state. May seem simple but they are easy to forget. The simplest things are usually your best bet but are we implementing them enough into our day to day lives? Let me know what you think by writing to me or commenting on the question :) Become a Paid Supporter of the Podcast - https://anchor.fm/the-self-improvement-project/subscribe Peaceful Sunday Thoughts Newsletter for yo...

Nov 14, 202213 min

Progress in the last year? I've made none

I'm on the side of the small achievements today. We underestimate how much we achieve in a year and don't give ourselves enough credit for it unless it is recognised publicly or through certification. But your lifestyle, happiness and peace are way more important than that. And a much bigger achievement in fact. So today I talk about this in more detail for everyone who needs to recognise how great a year they've had :) Let me know what you think. Become a Paid Supporter of the Podcast - https:/...

Nov 07, 202210 min

You're Exactly Where You're Supposed To Be

Good or bad, you're exactly where you're supposed to be right now. This is a timely reminder yet a timeless anecdote. Important to acknowledge now if you're going through a tougher time of it and reassurance that you're doing the right things and to take control of what you can. Let me know what you think :) Become a Paid Supporter of the Podcast - https://anchor.fm/the-self-improvement-project/subscribe Peaceful Sunday Thoughts Newsletter for you (intended to be enjoyed with a hot cup of coffee...

Oct 31, 202216 min

Doubling Down on Being You

It's time to go all in. All in on bring your true self. We spend too much of our lives fitting in and trying to be something or someone we're not. You will be more proud when you truly embrace your own personality and own values that make your life one worth truly living. It made sound cheesy but we only get one shot and we don't know when it's going to end. So this is your permission to double down on being you. Let me know what you think. Become a Paid Supporter of the Podcast - https://anchor...

Oct 24, 202211 min

A Recipe for a Happy Life

What ingredients do we need in order to live a happy life? Today I use this metaphor to explore the things we need in order to find a happier life for ourselves. Do we need to be healthier? Do we need to be more career driven? Do I spend enough time with my friends? I look at some other factors that may contribute like timing, experimenting and experience. Let me know what you think :) Become a Paid Supporter of the Podcast - https://anchor.fm/the-self-improvement-project/subscribe Peaceful Sund...

Oct 17, 202219 min

Starting Over

Today is all about starting over. When we have that strike of initial motivation in our lives to change something, the most important thing we can do is make it sustainable. I talk through 3 layers of this that will hopefully help you if you are in a position of starting over with any habits or behaviours. Let me know what you think :) Become a Paid Supporter of the Podcast - https://anchor.fm/the-self-improvement-project/subscribe Peaceful Sunday Thoughts Newsletter for you (intended to be enjo...

Oct 10, 202214 min

Episode 1 - What to Expect from The Self Improvement Project :)

Start here! I've recently realised a lot of my oldest (and unpolished) content is the first thing people listen to, so I wanted to create an 'official' first episode of The Self Improvement Project for you here :) I cover exactly what you can expect from episodes in the podcast and all the extra stuff I do too. So enjoy and as always, feel free to write to me if you feel like it resonates :) Best, Lawrence

Oct 04, 20228 min

Happiness: Absence vs Presence of Things

Hello everyone :) big idea today around this concept of the absence of things bringing us more happiness and I want to share my perspective with you. Do you think less is more or do you feel more balance is needed and okay? Let me know any examples or things that you feel help your become more happy day to day alongside anything I've shared in todays episode :) Become a Paid Supporter of the Podcast - https://anchor.fm/the-self-improvement-project/subscribe Peaceful Sunday Thoughts Newsletter fo...

Oct 03, 202212 min

Helping Others > Helping Yourself

Hello everyone :) Today is an episode arguing the side of helping others. By listening to this, you're probably already aware of the great impact you're having on your own life by working on yourself. But how can you use it to help others? What is the different impact or benefits of helping others with our efforts? It's perhaps a different type of satisfaction we get from it but nonetheless important. Write to me with your thoughts on this episode :) Become a Paid Supporter of the Podcast - http...

Sep 27, 202217 min

True Pain Points for Change

Today is all about the bigger questions. What is the difference between true change and false change? Are we falling for the same traps or do we just not realise or understand what we truly want? I discuss what we need to do to get where we want to quicker (and in a more fulfilling way obviously!) Let me know what you think :) Become a Paid Supporter of the Podcast - https://anchor.fm/the-self-improvement-project/subscribe Peaceful Sunday Thoughts Newsletter for you (intended to be enjoyed with ...

Sep 19, 202212 min

What Really Matters When We Feel Like We Don't Matter

We don't spend enough time in our lives thinking about how we can better serve the world. We don't know the benefits it can bring to our individual lives. It may sound selfish but it's true. We need to serve others to have ever lasting purpose in the world. I share a perspective today that will hopefully benefit you and the world you can impact. As always, let me know what you think :) Become a Paid Supporter of the Podcast - https://anchor.fm/the-self-improvement-project/subscribe Today's episo...

Sep 12, 202217 min

Pursue Struggle, Forever!

Hey everyone, thanks for writing to me :) Today is all about the importance of struggle. Just some surface thoughts around how we can use it straight away to benefit our lives but perhaps some deeper thoughts on it coming another time. Essentially, we need it. But we have to own it. Only we can choose, nobody else. And it's important to appreciate in the midst of struggle, you need to give yourself more credit. I hope you enjoy :) Become a Paid Supporter of the Podcast - https://anchor.fm/the-se...

Sep 05, 202213 min

Busyness vs. Peace

One of my roles is to tell you to 'do less' and 'slow down', however today I want to emphasise the importance of balance. As humans, we need to feel important and feel wanted. That is an innate desire. When we seek too much peace or 'do nothing', we are too extreme on one side. There are times when busyness is good for us. It pushes and stretches us. Turning up is underrated when you can add so much value to the world. Let me know what you think. Become a Paid Supporter of the Podcast - https://...

Aug 29, 202211 min

Are You Spending Your Time Wisely?

Time well spent is valuable, but how often do we step back and think about how we're spending it. We end up living too much for others rather than focussing on what truly matters to us. We tend to go for survival over thriving. Give yourself a bit more permission today to choose how you want to spend your time. As simply or as busy as you like :) Become a Paid Supporter of the Podcast - https://anchor.fm/the-self-improvement-project/subscribe Today's episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens. For ...

Aug 22, 202217 min
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