#7: Meditation

#8: Integrity

Is 'integrity' an over-used word? Perhaps. But what does it *really* mean? And how can be applied to empower us instead of demean our sense of who we are? For the Season One finale, I cover three definitions of integrity and invite you to try applying the ideas to your life. I refer to: Stephen Covey's book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/15660252/590771678057158552#]* and an interview with Economist Michael Jensen "Integrity: Without it Nothing Works" [https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/15660252/590771678057158552#] For more ideas to take action on your growth journey, join my 1-2-3 email newsletter - and get 1 Book, 2 Thought Questions, and 3 Actions. [https://selfawareness.jamesdsouza.com/secretweapon] -- *Affiliate link used. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamesdsouza76/message

#7: Meditation

Meditation is something that makes a big difference - but what is it really? Stereotypes about sitting cross-legged and chanting are common. It's actually something simple that can support our mental health. In this episode I discuss what it is, and recommend three apps that can develop a meditation habit that are: Waking Up [https://wakingup.com/], Headspace [https://www.headspace.com/], and Calm [https://www.calm.com/]. For more ideas to take action on your growth journey, join my 1-2-3 email newsletter - and get 1 Book, 2 Thought Questions, and 3 Actions. [https://selfawareness.jamesdsouza.com/secretweapon] --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamesdsouza76/message

#6: Gratitude

Expressing gratitude is another very popular idea in self-development. In this episode, I outline what gratitude is, the reason behind it why it works, and some ways to practise it. I also mention 59 Seconds by Richard Wiseman [https://www.amazon.co.uk/59-Seconds-Think-Little-Change/dp/1447273370] - a professor of psychology lays out a bunch of self-development ideas that are scientifically proven to actually work! He includes gratitude. For more ideas to take action on your growth journey, join my 1-2-3 email newsletter - and get 1 Book, 2 Thought Questions, and 3 Actions. [https://selfawareness.jamesdsouza.com/secretweapon] PS Affiliate links used --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamesdsouza76/message

#5: Habits

Habits are a popular area in self-development right now. In this episode, I outline the key ideas from three habit 'gurus' and how you can use them. Their books are: _The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg, [https://amzn.to/32zAlF1] _Atomic Habits by James Clear [https://amzn.to/3v8bMLB], and _Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg [https://amzn.to/3xfPc5O]. For more ideas to take action on your growth journey, join my 1-2-3 email newsletter - and get 1 Book, 2 Thought Questions, and 3 Actions. [https://selfawareness.jamesdsouza.com/secretweapon] PS Affiliate links used --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamesdsouza76/message

#4: Responsibility

Maybe responsibility isn't something that we 'have to' 'should do' or 'must do'. Perhaps we have a choice about how we respond. In this episode I outline ideas that inspired me from two books. First - the book that started my whole self-development journey over twenty years ago - 'The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People' by Stephen Covey [https://amzn.to/3uu0K2U], and second - a more recent read - 'Man's Search For Meaning' by Viktor Frankl [https://amzn.to/3t2WhnL]. If you're enjoying this podcast - consider reading both. If you're enjoying this podcast and want to get more ideas for action, join my 1-2-3 email newsletter here and get 1 Book, 2 Thought Questions, and 3 Actions. [https://selfawareness.jamesdsouza.com/secretweapon] PS Affiliate links used. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jamesdsouza76/message