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Jeff Johnston says he was a successful wealth manager and a high-functioning alcoholic and gambler. But after the death of his son, and wife he stopped drinking and started working to empower others who are living with addiction and mental health issues. He wants to be present to life and better not bitter.
Today he shares his story and explains how he's using technology to empower Gen Z with tools they can use to support their mental wellness and how we can also help each other.
Johnston is the author of This One’s For You: An inspirational journey through, addiction, death, and meaning, CEO of the startup Brightnapp, and founder of The Living Undeterred Project, which is working to change the narrative, end the stigma, and have conversations about mental health, substance abuse, and addiction to build resources and find alternative solutions.
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Do you know what you must have in your relationship, job, or life to feel safe, supported, and healthy? Are you clear about what you won't allow in your life, the things you will not tolerate? What about the habits and rituals that you incorporate into your life because they make you better?
These are your dealbreakers and non-negotiables. Dealbreakers are the things you cannot tolerate. If they show up in your life, you will move on or make a radical change. The non-negotiables are the things you must have to be healthy and grounded, the things you add to your day so you can feel like you.
In this episode, Polly shares a couple of her dealbreakers and the little non-negotiable habits she uses to feel grounded and happy.
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Emotional intelligence is the quality employers are seeking in new hires and the thing that draws people to us creates collaborative relationships, and helps us manage conflict and stress. Without it, it's hard to thrive in the workplace and develop the connections that make life meaningful. Emotional intelligence also contributes to our happiness and life satisfaction.
Today, educator, behavior specialist, and award-winning author of It's Not How Smart You Are It's How You Are Smart explains why emotional intelligence is essential to our health, happiness, and success and how we can improve own EQ.
To find Dr. Jeanne Anne Craig's books and more about her work go to: https://www.drjacraig.com/
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"Don't make mountains out of molehills," Polly's Mom always used to say. But when you are dealing with changing schedules, work deadlines, and household responsibilities and the little things start going wrong, it can feel like everything is going wrong and the whole day is ruined. Instead, use these strategies to diffuse the stress of the moment and improve everything that comes next.
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We can transform our lives at any age by taking small steps today, and it doesn't have to be difficult or overwhelming, says executive coach and the author of Power Up, Hilda Fainsod.
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Millions of people say they experience feelings of loneliness sometimes daily. Often we are ashamed of that, thinking we are unworthy of friends, or that people don't like us. That is not true, of course, but we must shift our thoughts and expectations to manage those feelings and lean into the things we love. Listen today as we talk about loneliness, how we can use it, and what we can do to cope with the big feelings.
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