Gratitude Builds Fortitude Holly Bertone, PMP, CNHP

Have you ever looked forward to something, like REALLY looked forward to something, like little kid at Christmas looked forward to something… only to be epically disappointed?
On today’s episode, we are going to answer the question… why do these unmet expectations destroy your happiness and what are the 5 steps to keep those expectations in check?
The answer is powerful, it involves the series finale of your favorite TV show, and I think it’s going to surprise you.


Together, we will unpack:
What happens when we get triggered by unmet expectations?5 ways to prevent expectations from stealing your happiness.When is the best time to embrace unpredictability in your journey?How you can release judgment and embrace acceptance. 

Mentioned Resources: 
Episode 80: Triggered? 5 Steps to Take Control of Your Reaction
 


Connect with Holly:

Follow Holly on Instagram
Take the Quiz - How Much Gratitude and Grit Do You Have?
Register for the [FREE] Navigating Difficult Times Webinar
Join The Gratitude Lab
1-on-1 Coaching

On the web - Fortitude.Academy

If today's episode resonated with you, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a great review because it would mean so much to me to hang out with you every week and because it will also help to get this podcast and our wonderful message out to more Grateful Warriors!

Thanks for tuning in to this episode and I'll see you next week!

When going through a tough time, we tend to try to rush through the process because it’s much better on the other side.  But life will continue to give us the test until we learn the tools we need to get through the rough patches.  What if I told you that experiencing the full range of emotions are the building blocks we need to ace that test?

On today’s episode, my guest, Luke Layman, is going to help us navigate the murky waters of slowing down our healing process and truly finding that place of gratitude and mental resilience.

The answer is powerful; it involves a new way to view the warrior mindset, and I think it’s going to surprise you!

Luke Layman is an entrepreneur, mentor, and host of the Shift Work Podcast. He is an exhilarating guest with a diverse background from being a fighter pilot to a business owner and entrepreneur.  I’ve known Luke personally for about a year now, and he is one of those guys who preaches what he practices and practices what he preaches.

With decades of experience leading high performance and high growth organizations, Luke has cracked the code on how to live with intentional alignment, enjoying all the best that life has to offer while sustainably growing businesses across the globe. 

Amongst his many accolades, he is the recipient of a Combat Action Medal and Single Mission Air Medal for combat operations flown in the A-10 Warthog.  Additionally, Luke is the recipient of multiple business awards included being voted Top 40 under 40 in 2019.
 
Together, we will unpack:


Importance of emotional processing and conversation.Acceptance of bad days and the importance of recovery.Building resilience through self-awareness and curiosity.Increasing self-efficacy and shifting mindset.Why do we always seem to struggle with money?!?Specificity in stating problems for effective understanding.Accepting personal responsibility and defining desired outcomes.Luke shares how he built resilience as an Air Force pilot.The challenges of masculine energy and emotional suppression. 
Connect with Luke Layman:
Read the Book - Building Resilience
Connect with Luke
Follow Luke on Instagram
Shift Work with Luke Layman


Connect with Holly:

Follow Holly on Instagram
Take the Quiz - How Much Gratitude and Grit Do You Have?
Register for the [FREE] Navigating Difficult Times Webinar
Join The Gratitude Lab
1-on-1 Coaching

On the web - Fortitude.Academy

If today's episode resonated with you, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a great review because it would mean so much to me to hang out with you every week and because it will also help to get this podcast and our wonderful message out to more Grateful Warriors!

Thanks for tuning in to this episode and I'll see you next week!

Have you ever had a problem that you weren’t able to solve? Or maybe you are going through a difficult time in your life with health challenges, or financial problems, or relationship problems, or work problems. Or maybe recently, you lost something important – like your keys or your wallet or your phone - and you looked everywhere, but you couldn’t find it.
On today’s episode, we are going to answer the question… when you are knee deep in a problem, what’s the fastest way to find the answer when it’s not coming to you?
The answer is powerful, it involves some flowers and a lost ring, and I think it’s going to surprise you. 
 
Together, we will unpack:


How we get sucked even further into our problems.The two different ways to view what happens in your life.The tendency to focus on the problem as a way to find a solution.The importance of surrounding ourselves with like-minded and growth-minded individuals. 
Mentioned Resources: 
Register for the [FREE] Navigating Difficult Times Webinar
Episode 80: Triggered? 5 Steps to Take Control of Your Reaction
Episode 81: It Matters Who You Surround Yourself With. Here’s Why.
 
Connect with Holly:
Follow Holly on Instagram 
Take the Quiz - How Much Gratitude and Grit Do You Have?
Register for the [FREE] Navigating Difficult Times Webinar
1-on-1 Coaching
On the web - Fortitude.Academy 
If today's episode resonated with you, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ an
Connect with Holly:

Follow Holly on Instagram
Take the Quiz - How Much Gratitude and Grit Do You Have?
Register for the [FREE] Navigating Difficult Times Webinar
Join The Gratitude Lab
1-on-1 Coaching

On the web - Fortitude.Academy

If today's episode resonated with you, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a great review because it would mean so much to me to hang out with you every week and because it will also help to get this podcast and our wonderful message out to more Grateful Warriors!

Thanks for tuning in to this episode and I'll see you next week!

 There’s a toxic trend that I see that no one is talking about, and it’s affecting your health without you even knowing it. I’m going to address that towards the end of today’s episode. Because here’s the thing. Our environment is always changing around us. It affects who we become. When our environment changes, so does the people in our world.
On today’s episode, we are going to answer the question… why does it even matter who you surround yourself with?
The answer is powerful, it involves a small town girl in a big city and a big city girl in a small town, and I think it’s going to surprise you. 
 
Together, we will unpack:


The unusual differences between small town people and big city people.Does it really matter who you surround yourself with?Why it's important to evaluate your community in real life. 
Mentioned Resources: 
Register for the [FREE] Navigating Difficult Times Webinar
Episode 74: When Gratitude is Put to the Test – My Divorce Story.
Episode 80: Triggered? 5 Steps to Take Control of Your Reaction
 
Connect with Holly:
Follow Holly on Instagram 
Take the Quiz - How Much Gratitude and Grit Do You Have?
Register for the [FREE] Navigating Difficult Times Webinar
1-on-1 Coaching
On the web - Fortitude.Academy 
If today's episode resonated with you, be sure to hit the follow button whe
Connect with Holly:

Follow Holly on Instagram
Take the Quiz - How Much Gratitude and Grit Do You Have?
Register for the [FREE] Navigating Difficult Times Webinar
Join The Gratitude Lab
1-on-1 Coaching

On the web - Fortitude.Academy

If today's episode resonated with you, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a great review because it would mean so much to me to hang out with you every week and because it will also help to get this podcast and our wonderful message out to more Grateful Warriors!

Thanks for tuning in to this episode and I'll see you next week!

 Have you ever wondered how you can be totally fine one minute and the next thing you know… someone does or says something or something happens and boom you are triggered to the point of your emotions taking over your entire body. How you are instantly flooded with anxiety, or the tears come from this guttural place or you can’t think straight, and more often than not, words come out of your mouth that you later regret?
On today’s episode, we are going to answer the question… what does it actually mean to be triggered and what are 5 simple steps to take control of your reaction?
The answer is powerful, it involves a hotel in Kansas, and I think it’s going to surprise you. 
 
Together, we will unpack:


5 simple steps to control your reaction to being triggered.What it does and doesn't mean to be triggered.The inner work of telling oneself the truth for positive changes.The importance of healing a core wound.What to do if you feel yourself getting triggered.  
Mentioned Resources: 
Register for the [FREE] Navigating Difficult Times Webinar
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
 
Connect with Holly:
Follow Holly on Instagram 
Take the Quiz - How Much Gratitude and Grit Do You Have?
Register for the [FREE] Navigating Difficult Times Webinar
1-on-1 Coaching
On the web - Fortitude.Academy 
If today's episode resonated with you, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a great review because it would mean so much to me to hang out with you every week and because it will also help to get this podcast and our wonderful message out to more Grateful Warriors! 
Connect with Holly:

Follow Holly on Instagram
Take the Quiz - How Much Gratitude and Grit Do You Have?
Register for the [FREE] Navigating Difficult Times Webinar
Join The Gratitude Lab
1-on-1 Coaching

On the web - Fortitude.Academy

If today's episode resonated with you, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a great review because it would mean so much to me to hang out with you every week and because it will also help to get this podcast and our wonderful message out to more Grateful Warriors!

Thanks for tuning in to this episode and I'll see you next week!

After that diagnosis, how many times have you said... I just want my old life back! We never asked for this diagnosis to happen. And then we don’t talk enough about what it’s like to grieve our former lives. To grieve that fabulous person we used to be. 
This week is my birthday and breast cancer survivorversary. It’s always a time of reflection for me as I begin another trip around the sun. That reflection always includes my former life and there’s a lot of yearning for the past, and for my past self.
On today’s episode, we are going to answer the question… what IS the quickest way to get your old life back after a diagnosis derails your plans?
The answer is powerful, it involves a broken reflector of an old car, and I think it’s going to surprise you. 

Together, we will unpack:
Why it's more important to move forward instead of dwelling on the past.How you can take a step back and evaluate your life from a neutral perspective so that you can gain better clarity.When you need to ask yourself hard questions and how you can be curious about the answers.Holly shares a story of a hit and run that changed her life forever.When it's time to grieve the loss of your former life and when it's time to move on. 
If any of what I said today resonates with you, then I invite you to my FREE webinar and masterclass, Navigating Difficult Times, where you will learn how to look at stress from a totally different perspective, to find a new superpower for your health, and gain your energy back so that you can get through the tough times with ease. You can register at pinkfortitude.com/difficulttimes.
If you are in that place where you are ready to start making some changes in your own life...  if you are eager to raise your hand and be ready to do whatever it takes, I am here to be your coach, your mentor, and your champion who believes in you. Your next step is to TAKE THIS FUN 2-MINUTE QUIZ and find out how much gratitude and grit you have. 
 
Mentioned Resources: 
Register for the [FREE] Navigating Difficult Times Webinar
 
Connect with Holly:
Follow Holly on Instagram 


Connect with Holly:

Follow Holly on Instagram
Take the Quiz - How Much Gratitude and Grit Do You Have?
Register for the [FREE] Navigating Difficult Times Webinar
Join The Gratitude Lab
1-on-1 Coaching

On the web - Fortitude.Academy

If today's episode resonated with you, be sure to hit the follow button where you are listening and also tap those 5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a great review because it would mean so much to me to hang out with you every week and because it will also help to get this podcast and our wonderful message out to more Grateful Warriors!

Thanks for tuning in to this episode and I'll see you next week!