Self-Awareness Is Your Secret Weapon

James D'Souza
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Self-help material can be clichéd, trite, and unrealistic. Join personal-growth enthusiast, cancer survivor, and teacher-coach James D'Souza as he examines a single idea from the world of self-development and makes it actionable - in a short-form podcast. If you want to become a better person, but end up overwhelmed with all the advice out there - this is for you.

Episodes

  1. #8: Integrity

    05/15/2021

    #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* and an interview with Economist Michael Jensen "Integrity: Without it Nothing Works" 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. -- *Affiliate link used.

    22 min
  2. #7: Meditation

    05/08/2021

    #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, Headspace, and Calm. 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.

    15 min
  3. #6: Gratitude

    05/01/2021

    #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 - 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. PS Affiliate links used

    11 min
  4. #5: Habits

    04/24/2021

    #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, _Atomic Habits by James Clear, and _Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg. 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. PS Affiliate links used

    16 min
  5. #4: Responsibility

    04/17/2021

    #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, and second - a more recent read - 'Man's Search For Meaning' by Viktor Frankl. 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. PS Affiliate links used.

    19 min
  6. #3: Compassion

    04/10/2021

    #3: Compassion

    An exploration of the meaning of compassion - and self-compassion. And ways to start practising it. Two resources I mention. A book "The Charisma Myth" by Olivia Fox Cabane, and an article from The Guardian "Silence your inner critic: a guide to self-compassion in the toughest times". 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. Note that for books, I use affiliate links.

    17 min
  7. #2: Resilience

    04/03/2021

    #2: Resilience

    This week's theme is resilience. I explore what it means - and invite you to consider that there's more to it. I share a personal story that illustrates resilience, and some suggestions for how you can apply it to your life - in areas as diverse as dating and losing weight. 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.

    19 min
  8. #1: Compliments

    03/27/2021

    #1: Compliments

    In the first episode of Self-Awarenesss Is Your Secret Weapon, I describe the power of compliments to uplift yourself and others, how they can shift your perception - and three categories of compliment you can use right now. But - unless they're genuine - it's manipulation. 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.

    12 min

  9. TRAILER

    Self-Awareness is your secret weapon

    Examining one idea from the world of self development, and making it actionable.

    1 min

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Self-help material can be clichéd, trite, and unrealistic. Join personal-growth enthusiast, cancer survivor, and teacher-coach James D'Souza as he examines a single idea from the world of self-development and makes it actionable - in a short-form podcast. If you want to become a better person, but end up overwhelmed with all the advice out there - this is for you.

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