Looking to expand your knowledge, learn about yourself, but feel like you never have enough time? Then your answer is Podcasts because you can listen to them anywhere you are, and whatever you are doing. Here are my top 5 recommendations for podcast episodes that will help you in your personal development journey.
Do you feel like you never have enough time to do things for yourself? Whether we’re talking about getting your nails done, or having the time to read a self-help book??
Most of us feel like we’re hamsters running on a wheel – our days are jammed-packed all the time, and there’s always a never-ending to-do list waiting for us. And that is a reality of life that we have to accept.
The answer to this dilemma is to find creative solutions to make sure that your time is being used effectively. And this is where podcasts come in.
If you don’t have the time to read a book, or go to a workshop, or don’t always have the time to journal your thoughts, then you can at least commit to listening to at least ONE podcast episode every week geared towards personal development.
Why podcasts?
Like mentioned before, we have to find more creative ways to use our time more effectively. Even though I’m a big advocate for making sure that we have quiet time where we are just relaxing (which is something that I’m still learning how to do), I also like finding ways to maximize my time.
In other words, I like to find ways to do more than one thing at the same time…which can arguably not be a good thing at times, but for the purpose of this blog post, let’s say focus on the positive of this approach.
This is where Podcasts come in.
I’m always…and I mean ALWAYS listening to podcasts. Whether I’m commuting to work, doing chores, running errands, exercising, doing dishes … I almost *always* have a podcast on because I’m getting sh*t done while also feeding my mind.
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And this is the power of podcasts. You can “accelerate” your personal development by listening to self-help podcasts and doubling up on your effectiveness and do things at the same time.
There are SO many different amazing Podcasts out there that it’s sometimes hard to keep up with all of them.
Which is why I wanted to do a roundup of my favourite podcast episodes. Some of these I listen to over and over again because they are SO inspiring and I learn something new from these episodes every time I listen to them.
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PODCAST EPISODE with Lewis Howes | How To Attract Wealth and Believe in Your Worth w/ Kyle Cease
This is probably my top favourite podcast episode … EVER. When I feel down, I listen to it because it reminds of the importance of your mindset and how our fears are holding us back from living fully.
In this episode, James Clear talks about how if you want to change your life and create the things that you want, and how fear is holding you back.
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The best part? He breaks down fear and how you can look at it from a different light to feel more empowered so that you can overcome it.
Love, love, LOVE this episode. I’ve literally listened to it 5 times (and I’m not exaggerating).
To listen to the episode, click HERE!
PODCAST EPISODE with Lewis Howes | Success Habits: The Proven Way to Achieve Your Dreams w/ James Clear
Want to learn how to cultivate habits?
Then this podcast episode is for you…! James Clear breaks down the science of cultivating habits in such a straightforward and logical way that I almost felt ridiculous not having thought of it myself.
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This is a powerful episode because if you are looking to grow and work on your personal development, then it starts with building the right habits..and this is a great place to start understanding an effective way to cultivate habits.
To listen to the episode, click HERE!
PODCAST EPISODE with Marie Forleo | 4 Simple Questions That Will Reverse Any Negative Thought w/ Byron Katie
Another powerful episode that to me, seems like the foundation of personal development because Byron Katie talks about your mindset and the power of your thoughts.
She teaches how you can instantly shift your mindset by asking yourself 4 simple questions…and they are truly simple.
If you’ve been struggling with shifting your mindset lately, then listen to this episode. I had ah-a moments ever few minutes!
To listen to the episode, click HERE!
PODCAST EPISODE with Oprah | Super Soul Conversations : Daring Greatly (Part 1) w/ Brene Brown
If you don’t know Oprah…or Brene Brown…then you are seriously missing out. These two are the QUEENS of personal development.
Especially Brene Brown. She’s a social scientist that studied vulnerability and courage. In this podcast episode, she talks about how vulnerability is the key to living a more meaningful life…which is what I’m all about.
To listen to the episode, click HERE!
Get Started!
This is an obvious one but pick ONE of the episodes mentioned in this blog post and commit to listening to it in the next 24 hours.
And of course, subscribe to my podcast, “Live a Life You Love“, where I share practical advice on how YOU can create a life that you love! Click HERE to subscribe and listen to previous episodes!
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