Simplify.Refocus

There are hundreds of skills that men should know but in this episode, we will quickly showcase twenty-five skills that are essential to 'manhood.' No man will perfect all of these but even a simple grasp of each one will take a person a long way in life.

In this episode, we will discuss the benefits and personal experiences of going non-dairy. Over the years, dairy products have been praised as good for us and the best resource for calcium. However, dairy products have been disrupting many people's health and daily lives.

Whether you are a single parent, a married couple, or a single individual living alone, chores can build up and the responsibilities can become stressful. Even with the modernization of the home, taking care of the home isn't always easy. One of the key elements of doing so is dividing the duties out evenly based upon the number of individuals in the home (families or couples) or the days of the week (for singles).

Many people find themselves reaching for that bag of chips, cookies, or some apple pie. Those hunger pains could be physical hunger but many times, it is just emotional hunger. In this episode, we will discuss the emotional eating we all are guilty of from time to time and some how-to stop that habit.

Essential oils have been around for a long time and are loved by millions of people. There are tons of options when choosing the 'right' ones and many have benefits to our health. However, there are a couple of warnings we must discuss when using these oils.

In this episode, we discuss the methodology many people have lost the art for. We all believe in something but it matters how we share and discuss those beliefs. No one sees eye-to-eye perfectly on every topic, so our methods of communicating our message are vital.

We should all have hobbies in our lives, but keeping control of them can be hard for us who have hobbies. In this episode, we will go over some 'rules' that enable us to keep control of our hobbies instead of them taking over our money, time, space, and family.

In this episode, we will discuss the 'small' tools or tips that will aid us in decluttering the email box. No doubt everyone hears the 'ding,' see the numerous number of unread emails, and [can] find themselves spending a lot of time sorting through junk email. We want to declutter our lives no matter how big or small the task is.

Not all information we read is important enough to remember but for the information that we do deem necessary to remember, there are several ways to aid us in retaining that knowledge. In this episode, we will discuss some 'tricks' and tools we can use to recall important information.

In this episode, we will discuss further the 'why' we need to simplify our lives. We will discuss the backdrop of our society, how it influences us, and reasons that "simplify" pushing us in the right direction.

From the moment we step into a room, we have a choice to be successful or to fail at connecting with others. From eye contact, remembering names, having personal space, and staying off our phones, we can set good habits for ourselves when we 'work the room.' In this episode, we are not striving to be James Bond but rather, a good, healthy networker.

Medical, communications, passwords, and safety items are just a few examples of items we need to know where they are if/when we need them. They may disappear in the background of our mind and home but when we need them, they need to be at the forefront.

We all have different tools in our toolboxes that aid us in accomplishing our goals (or keeping our sanity). In this [short] episode, we will discuss the benefits of Google Calendar and how it has helped me personally.

How often have we set a goal and felt overwhelmed, or that the goal is no longer achievable? One of the tools in the toolbox is 'substitution', which is helpful for those who just need to make that first step towards their goal or if they need help getting out of a rut.

We all have some level of clutter in our homes but why do we keep it when we know it is clutter? In this episode, we will discuss five reasons why we keep clutter and how to combat that.

How do we maintain a vision once we have one? In this episode, we will discuss a few lessons to help us push our vision forward in healthy ways so that we don't lose out in the mission we started with.

We are continuing the conversation about 'vision.' How to get a vision- either by tapping into the vision of another or finding a new vision.

There are three words/terms we often use interchangeably or at least closely related to one another: Vision, Dream, and Goals. In this episode, we will start a discussion about the difference between having a vision and dreaming a dream.

If you are reading this description, no doubt you know how to read a book but how effective are we with reading? For school, we are taught how to read but when we become adults and are out of school, reading fills a different role. In this episode, we will discuss a couple of ways to digest the knowledge in books and read more effectively.

Social media is a modern-day tool that millions of people use in their daily lives. There are various reasons why people use social media and we will discuss the pros and cons of 'that world.' We have the power to either enhance our lives (and others) or we can cause destruction- why? Because it is a tool.

This episode will dive into the topic of work-life balance which is a challenge for many people, especially since life is busy, stressful, and demanding for most. We will give a few identifiers of life imbalance as well as tips/guidelines to better our lives.

This is the third of three episodes talking about 'Time Management' which is actually 'Life Management.' In this episode, we will conclude the series by discussing the popular term of time management but the emphasis on our work place- how to better control our work calendar, limit access to our planner, and how to take care of ourselves time-wise.

This is the second of three episodes talking about 'Time Management' which is actually 'Life Management.' In this episode, we continue the series by talking about managing our mind- thoughts, switch tasking, sleep, and much more.

This is the first of three episodes talking about 'Time Management' which is actually 'Life Management.' In this episode, we kick start the series with an introduction and with the management of our space.

In this short episode, we will discuss the topic of organizing books, how to keep them visible, and creating an environment conducive to reading. Books provide a wealth of knowledge but if the knowledge is disorganized, it is hard to access and apply to one's life.

No doubt, we can probably find items we no longer wear or use and would like to see our closets more organized. In this episode, we will discuss ten tips for decluttering our closets and balancing our wardrobes better.

Many people have tried to journal at least once, but the habit has disappeared. It can sound simple in theory but the habit can be intimidating for some in application. In this episode, we will discuss the benefits of journaling, how to get started, and the different types of journals one can use.

Decluttering and staying decluttered is a lifestyle full of healthy habits. In this episode, we will discuss 7 of these habits as a starting point for those who wish to declutter their lives.

In this episode, we will discuss a topic that many people experience but don't usually talk about in group circles. Acid Reflux, or GERD, is a rising concern in America that is disrupting sleep, rest, and daily lives of people. It can be expensive both in the purse and in the body, but that doesn't mean it cannot be prevented or overcome.

The majority of people are stressed, in a hurry, having trouble sleeping or finding rest, and perhaps struggling with the concept or habit of resting. In this episode, we will discuss some practical examples and tips for getting the rest that our minds, emotions, and bodies need.

What is minimalism and is it worth pursuing? Is it a feasible way to live for the majority of us? In this episode, we will discuss what is minimalism, its pros and cons, and why this podcast (and host) chooses to focus on simplifying rather than minimalism. 

"I need my money to work for me and I need to know where it is going." We are in a time where every dollar counts and like so many, we wonder where those dollars go at the end of each month. In this episode, there are five tips on managing our money so that we can stretch that American dollar for our good. 

Thousands of voices and tasks are being thrust toward us but our time is very limited. We only have 24 hours a day but many have 37 hours of work crammed in. What are the urgent and important activities? And, what are some life lessons that we can use to make our workload easier with proper prioritization? This episode will cover a foundation to answer those questions. 

Do you have the desire to read more? Or, have you experienced burnout with reading? If so, join us today as we discuss the power of reading, how to get started with it again, and some tips to set ourselves up for success in this area. 

Why keep a food journal? There are many reasons why someone would keep a food journal but in this episode, I will be discussing how it has benefited me. In the past year or so, it has identified trigger foods, kept me accountable, helped me maintain weight, and allowed me to see myself in the mirror - to see where I am at with my health and not where I think I am at. 

A brief introduction of myself, the purpose of this podcast, and how it will benefit you.