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Less Stress, More FunGenerous AccountabilityWhen people don’t meet expectations, it can be stressful. How do you handle it when there is a clear expectation for performance that is not being addressed? Let’s talk about accountability conversations!In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about:When to have a conversationHow to prepare for a conversationThe powerful generosity of holding each other accountableResources mentioned:“Accountability is a love language” (TEDx by Tafadzwa Bete Sasa)“What to do Before an Accountability Conversation” (HumanizingWork.com)“How to Have Accountability Conversations with Your Team Without...
2023-08-3118 minLess Stress, More FunQuiet. Too Quiet.Sometimes life is super busy. And sometimes we’re surprised by quiet periods in one or more areas of our life. In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about 3 suggestions for managing the stress of “not enough to do” compared to the stress of “too much to do” Get Lisa's "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TODAY" video + PDF: https://lisaschwaller.com/reduce-stress-today/#podcast #busy #motion #humandoing #humanbeing #downtime #personaldevelopment #stress #stressmanagement #stressrelief #lessstress #morefun © 2023 Lisa Schwaller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
2023-08-2420 minLess Stress, More FunNavigating EndingsEverything has a cycle that includes beginnings and endings. Sometimes in life, it seems as though we face a lot of endings. This episode is for those of you who might love a fresh, shiny new beginning yet wonder how to gracefully navigate endings whether expected, foreseen, and abrupt.In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about:Seeing endings as the natural autumn and winter of our livesDifferent types of griefHow to avoid minimizing our loss “just because” it doesn’t seem like a big lossHow to support yourself and others who may be preparin...
2023-08-1720 minLess Stress, More FunGuided Decision MakingDo you make decisions easily? If you’re like most people, the answer is “it depends.” Will you decide to brush your teeth today? Where will you go for dinner with your family? When is it time to make a career change? Life is a series of decisions, and the impacts of those decisions vary widely. In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about:What I observe from individuals around the world around decision makingThe attributes of a well-made decision, including when to get guidance from othersThe ways you can support your decision making process...
2023-08-1019 minLess Stress, More FunEmbrace the DetoursDo you love to get lost along the side roads and unexplored alleys of life? Or do you like to go from A to B with the least muss and fuss? Today we’ll talk about how to embrace life’s detours the “Less Stress, More Fun” way. In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about:My personal experience with predictability and detoursHow detours are the norm, the rule rather than the exceptionHow to embrace your detours to improve your relationship to yourselfResources mentioned:“Lessons From Detours” (TEDx, Jane Philpott)“...
2023-08-0318 minLess Stress, More FunEat the EnchiladaToday’s podcast is a fun and delicious metaphor to describe choosing focus and then living into that focus. I hope you are inspired to eat the enchilada, whatever that ends up meaning for you.In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about:The value of choosing 1 thing you love and want to bring to life in the worldHow to choose your “enchilada”Eating the enchilada even when you’re just sick of enchiladasKnowing when your season of eating the enchilada is over and it’s time to move on to pad thai…or something like...
2023-07-2718 minLess Stress, More FunGood Work ManifestoWhat is “good” work? Do you love your work? Let’s explore a few bold ideas about what would make work more “good” for all. In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about:Why I believe good work is more important than everGood work on various levels of societyHow you can connect to your best work and amplify the good work that can be done in your communityResources mentioned:Definitions of “manifest” and “manifesto” (Merriam-Webster)“The Happy Manifesto: 10 Steps to a Great Workplace” (free book, too!)Get Lisa's "3 Ways t...
2023-07-2015 minLess Stress, More FunVacation + Work = ??The decision of whether or not to work on vacation can cause people a lot of stress and really minimize the fun of their time away from the office. Let’s see what we can do to flip that script so you have less stress and a lot more fun!In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about:Current information about the “work on vacation” cultural conversationUnderstanding why you might even be asking this questionResources that help you make the right decision for yourself and your fellow travelersResource...
2023-07-1322 minLess Stress, More FunYour MirrorsWhat do you look at to see the reflection of your personality? Let’s talk about this fun way to manage your stress and have a lot more fun.In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about:The concept of mirrors in personality developmentWho and what we choose to mirror our worldHow mirroring can increase stressHow to have more fun using intentional mirroringResources mentioned:“The empathy device” (Seth Godin’s blog April 18, 2023)“The Mirror Principle: Shaping Your Experience, Shaping Your Self” (Forbes June 2015)Free & awesome mini-c...
2023-07-0620 minLess Stress, More FunWho Are They Really?Do you know your kids? Your manager? Your partner? Your best friend? Are you sure about that? It’s fun to revisit our perceptions of others to see what we can learn when we look at the world with a beginner’s mind or the eyes of a “stranger.”In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about:How we form ideas about other peopleWhat happens when we fail to update our assumptionsHow to open up to more curiosity about others and, by association, ourselvesFree & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Red...
2023-06-2913 minLess Stress, More FunRide the ElephantUh, oh! There's an elephant in the room! A problem that needs to be addressed. A conversation that’s growing long, long overdue. What do you want to do about it? Fight?Run away?Shoo the elephant out in hopes that it will run away?Or will you ride that magnificent beast?In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about:Why some people avoid what is labeled “conflict”Examples of elephants that might be in the rooms of your lifeWhat it means to ride th...
2023-06-2221 minLess Stress, More FunBoth...And!Words are the essence of what makes us human. It’s one of the most impactful ways we establish our perspective on life, our identity, and our relationship with ourselves.In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about:“Sorting” thinkingInclusive thinking to expand your mind’s peripheral vision and creativityExamples of how you can use “both…and…” in your lifeResources mentioned:Improv Wisdom (book by Patricia Ryan Madsen)Free & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TODAY"Visit the Lisa Schwaller Coaching Website to learn more, sig...
2023-06-1519 minLess Stress, More FunTakes As Long As It TakesHow long is a human pregnancy? An elephant’s? How long should it take between promotions in your career? How long should it take to get in shape? We seem obsessed by “how long”...but most things just take as long as they take.In this week’s podcast episode, I discuss:Our social preoccupation with timeA suggestion for developing your personal relationship with timeResources mentioned:“Matthew McConaughey's Success Tips Will Change Your Life” (MarieTV)The origin of “A watched pot never boils” (Grammarist.com)Free & awesome m...
2023-06-0815 minLess Stress, More FunWho Picks Up The Socks?Some of us like to help out a lot. We do the bulk of the work starting in our youth during group projects, then it carries on to our home life and professional work balancing efforts. But when it is the desire to be helpful and avoid “failure” actually contributing to the problem?In this episode, I’ll talk about:Why people take on extra workHow it hides or obscures systemic issuesThe real reason people take on extra workWhat to do insteadResources mentioned:“Changing the gender imbalance in housework may star...
2023-06-0118 minLess Stress, More FunUnconditional TrustDo you trust yourself? How do you know your own personal trust level? I think a lot of us have a “trust but verify” conditional system in place, including with ourselves. And that certainly seems to be the case with our interactions with other people, often for good reason. Today we’re going to talk about trust in a different way. In this episode you’ll learn:The difference between conditional and unconditional trustWhat trust means in our relationship with othersWhat trust means in our relationship with ourselvesResources mentioned:Trust (Me...
2023-05-2513 minLess Stress, More FunMust Be Nice (comparisons)Do you compare yourself to others? “Oh, must be nice for them!!” Let’s talk about comparison. There are limited, small minded ways to compare and also expansive, healthy ways to use comparison. Choose your comparison preference and change your life! In this episode, we'll talk about:How people learn to compareDifferent types of comparisonHow to compare in a way that benefits you and othersFree & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TODAY"Visit the Lisa Schwaller Coaching Website to learn more, sign up for my email list, or get lin...
2023-05-1818 minLess Stress, More FunProtect TomorrowDo you take responsibility for your tomorrow? Each one of us is the aggregation of choices we made long ago. It’s fun to think about the person today being a mighty warrior, protecting the future. In this episode, I’ll discuss:The inner warrior archetype (reimagined the “Less Stress, More Fun” way!)What is means to be a protector of your futureResources mentioned:“The Four Archetypes of the Mature Masculine: The Warrior” (Art of Manliness)“The Warrior Ethos: The Warrior Archetype” (Steven Pressfield)12 Character Archetypes (UIL, University of Texas, Austin)“Warrio...
2023-05-1118 minLess Stress, More FunLive for TodayDo you really, truly live for each day? Or does your mind travel back and forth from past to the future? In this episode, I’ll talk about:What prevents you from living in the present momentWhat happens when you cultivate more presenceHow to use the past to live more fully each dayThanks for listening!Free & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TODAY"Visit the Lisa Schwaller Coaching Website to learn more, sign up for my email list, or get links to follow me around the...
2023-05-0413 minLess Stress, More FunYou can do ANYTHING!What is it like when you turn 18, which is the legal age of adulthood in the United States? What a milestone! And what a reminder to all of us that we really can do what we want to do. So…are you doing what you want to do?In this episode, I’ll share my thoughts about:Adults and choiceWhether we overweigh the negative potential consequences over the potential gains…and whyWhat it’s like to step into your authority at 18, 32, 50 or 64!Thanks for listening!Free & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduc...
2023-04-2718 minLess Stress, More FunOverreact Much?Most people do not want to admit this…but sometimes we overreact. Let’s explore the impact those events have on our self-concept, relationships, and general stress levels.In this episode I’ll talk about:Examples of internal and external overreactionCycle that could lead to an overreactionRecovering from an overreactionResources mentioned:“Stop Overreacting in Front of Your Family” (my online course)“Ep 9. Can you prevent regret?” (Less Stress, More Fun podcast)“What are some of the benefits of volcanoes?” (US Geological Services)Thanks for listening!Free & aw...
2023-04-2021 minLess Stress, More FunTime CheckAre you focused on time? Obsessed with it? Why? Time is the same for all people, yet it seems to take on magical meanings in our world. Let’s take some time to explore time.In this episode, I talk about:Our habits of timeConnecting with what your relationship with time is doing in your own lifeDecisions about goals and accomplishmentsResources mentioned:“History of Time Management” (Harold Taylor, May 2019)“Who Made America: Frederick Winslow Taylor” (PBS)“Exploring the "Planning Fallacy": Why People Underestimate Their Task Completion Times” (Jour...
2023-04-1316 minLess Stress, More FunEnthusiasm!!Everyone has certain feelings that inspire their best selves to show up and play the game of life. What is it for you? Today I’m going to talk about a concept that I bring into coaching on the regular: enthusiasm.In this episode, I talk about:Why I love enthusiasm as a means to having a more playful lifeHow enthusiasm can inspire you to protect and connect with your futureUsing an enthusiasm meter to assess current thinking levelsPractical ways to activate enthusiasm in your own lifeResources mentioned:...
2023-04-0613 minLess Stress, More FunWrong Way!How do you know when you’ve started to block your best work? Our clever minds can design speed bumps and detours when we’re treading into unfamiliar territory. Let’s talk about the super subtle ways your mind tells you “wrong way - let’s detour!”In this episode, we’ll explore:Why your mind would want to detour you on the journey to getting what you wantWays to catch your mind’s distractionsWhat to do to get rerouted and on your wayResources mentioned:Episode 62. “Prizes & Sacrifices” (Buzzs...
2023-03-3014 minLess Stress, More FunHabit Removal or ReplacementHabits! We all have them. Some we’ve crafted intentionally over time and some habits are just mindless, developed by your mind as an efficient system of getting through life.In this episode, we discuss:The most generous way you can see your habit mindA way to assess your habitsTwo methods for addressing habits that you don’t want to keep around in the futureResources mentioned:Mini Habits (Stephen Guise)Tiny Habits (BJ Fogg)Atomic Habits (James Clear)Free & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TODA...
2023-03-2313 minLess Stress, More FunInviting SerendipitySerendipity. It’s more than a delightful word to say on repeat. Serendipity, serendipity, serendipity. It’s a fun way to think about your life.In this episode, I’ll share:My 2023 goal of “conversationally activated serendipity”What I learned about the science of serendipityHow a serendipity mindset can reduce stress and definitely make life more funResources mentioned:“Eh, too many cooks in the kitchen,” Mindy Project S1, Ep12“Too Many Cooks” (Adult Swim, YouTube)“No regrets: creating meaningful connections in a (dis)connected world” (Christian Busch TEDx on YouTube)Dr Christian B...
2023-03-1612 minLess Stress, More FunWhat's Blooming?Springtime in North America is around the corner. Flowers bloom and the trees get their beautiful fresh spring green leaves. What’s blooming in your life? Today we use a fun gardening metaphor to look at what you are planting and harvesting.Thanks for listening!Free & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TODAY"Visit the Lisa Schwaller Coaching Website to learn more, sign up for my email list, or get links to follow me around the internet. © 2023 Lisa Schwaller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
2023-03-0916 minLess Stress, More FunIs Your Life Rent...or Own?Is your life available for purchase or rent? Today I talk about a fun metaphor to use when considering different relationships in your life, especially as it relates to career and family.In this episode you’ll learn:The differences between an “owner” mindset and a “renter” mindset from the perspective of both partiesWhy it’s important for you to decide if you’re “owned” or “rented” in certain situationsWhat happens when we realize we’re all temporary tenets here on this planet, at least in our current mammalian formResource(s) mentioned:“How th...
2023-03-0213 minLess Stress, More FunActs of Kindness: The Word “No”We are social animals. And, as social creatures, there is value in being cooperative. But things are different in the year 2023 than they were in the year 1023. We’re not cooperating for survival. There’s literally more you can say “yes” to than you have hours in a day to deliver on those promises you made.In this episode you’ll learn:The power of a generous answerHow saying “no” can be an act of kindnessResources mentioned:“No” (Meghan Trainor, YouTube)Patty Azzarello’s book “Rise” (author’s website)Free & awesom...
2023-02-2315 minLess Stress, More FunYour Brilliant, Beautiful Body!Do you consider your body brilliant? Do you consider your body beautiful? Why or why not? Today the body is getting some TLC from the Less Stress, More Fun podcast. Resources mentioned:“The Brain-Gut Connection” (John Hopkins Medicine)“The Gut-Brain Connection” (Harvard Health Publishing)“Gut-Brain Connection” (Cleveland Clinic)“You are an AMAZING habitat!” (my YouTube video)Thanks for listening!Free & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TODAY"Visit the Lisa Schwaller Coaching Website to learn more, sign up for my email list, or get links to follow me around the internet. © 2023 Lisa...
2023-02-1615 minLess Stress, More FunExpressing & Receiving Love (5 Love Languages)How do you like to give and receive love? Each February, reminders of romantic love are everywhere with the pink and red hearts in all the shops. It seemed as playful a time of year as any to talk about the 5 Love Languages framework.In this episode you’ll learn:How the 5 Love Languages framework can reduce stress and add fun to your lifeHow not to use the love languages frameworkWhat happens when you expand your love vocabularyResources mentioned:5 Love Languages quiz5 Love Languages (website)“Do you know...
2023-02-0917 minLess Stress, More FunWhat You Can Count On (A Pep Talk)What can you count on in this life? We want change! Success! Love! We want things to change but - to be honest - only in our favor. As people are navigating their commitment to their new year’s goals and dreams…I wanted to deliver a pep talk. In this episode you’ll learn:How to reassure yourself as you’re traveling this unpredictable lifeHow you can connect to the constants in your life when you need motivationThanks for listening!Free & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TO...
2023-02-0215 minLess Stress, More FunA Road Trip to DenverWhat happens when you arrive at a planned destination and it’s not what you expect? Today we’ll be talking about the power of being clear on your decisions when it comes to goal setting through the metaphor of a road trip. In this episode you’ll learn:The pros and cons of setting a “trip itinerary”How you will know when it’s time to change your mind…or stay the courseResources mentioned:“Wide Open Spaces” (The Chicks, YouTube)Free & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TO...
2023-01-2611 minLess Stress, More FunTeach People How To Treat YouHow do people treat you? Notice what you may have done to communicate how you prefer to be treated. In this episode you’ll learn:How your brain develops habits to conserve energyHow you develop habits in relationships to get what you wantThe power of deciding that you have a role in teaching people how to treat you (including teaching yourself how to treat yourself!)Resources mentioned:“How your brain makes and uses energy” (Queensland Brain Institute)“How Much Energy Does the Brain Use?” (BrainFacts.org)“Dr. Phil: You Teach People How to...
2023-01-1917 minLess Stress, More FunNever BackAs a character in one of my favorite TV shows says, “Always forward. Never back.” In this episode, we’ll discuss how to take control of your past by deciding how to - or even if - to use it. In this episode you’ll learn:What the past is not good forWhat the past is good forHow to decide what’s right for you as it relates to deciding what, if anything, to mine from your pastFree & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TODAY"Visit the Lisa Schwaller C...
2023-01-1216 minLess Stress, More FunAlways Forward!A character from a favorite TV show would say, “Always forward, never back.” It’s become my mantra. Let’s open the 2023 podcasts with an episode…from the past…about the future!In this episode you’ll learn:How your mind might use a future focus against youHow you can encourage your mind to use a future focus for youResources mentioned:“How To Modernize And Future-Focus Performance” (Forbes, May 2022)“Are you present-focused or future-focused?” (Derek Sivers)Free & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TODAY"Visit the Lisa Schwa...
2023-01-0514 minLess Stress, More FunCelebrate! (How to Change, 5 of 5)We’re here for our final episode in the 5 part series about “How to Change.” This episode drops just before the new year! I hope this series gets you ready to make lasting changes in your life whether or not you set resolutions.In this episode you’ll learn:Why celebration might be the most important part of changeCelebration pitfalls to avoidSuggestions for celebration that fit into your everyday lifeResources mentioned:“If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out” Cat Stevens (YouTube | Wikipedia)“Celebration” Kool & the Gang (YouTube)Free...
2022-12-2917 minLess Stress, More FunDynamic Planning (How to Change, 4 of 5)Change, change, change… This is #4 of 5 episodes about “How to Change” to help you prepare for the new year. This week, I’ll talk about how a dynamic planning approach - instead of a static approach - can amplify your results.In this episode, we discuss:How dynamic planning is definedThe characteristics of dynamic planningHow to apply this approach to habit changeResources mentioned:“What is the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycle?” (American Society for Quality)“Roll With It,” Steve Winwood (YouTube)Free & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TODAY"
2022-12-2214 minLess Stress, More FunPrizes & Sacrifices (How to Change, 3 of 5)This is episode #3 in the 5 episode series called “How to Change.” The New Year is approaching and a lot of people have visions of a new, better, fitter self dancing in their heads. But…what’s the trade? Today we’ll talk about prizes...and sacrifices.In this episode we’ll talk about: Why so many of our change efforts don’t “stick”The concept of “prizes” and “sacrifices”How to set yourself up to WIN!Resources mentioned:The Gap and the Gain (book, authors B. Hardy and D. Sullivan)Corinne Crabtree, owner of...
2022-12-1518 minLess Stress, More FunFeelings As Fuel (How to Change, 2 of 5)Feelings are powerful fuel. The most powerful fuel for changes in your life - lasting change - are what you feel on purpose. This 2nd in the series of 5 “How to Change” podcast will teach you something you may not have learned anywhere else. In this episode you’ll learn:Why feelings amplify or minimize your success with making changes in your lifeWhy affirmations and goal setting isn’t enoughHow to use feelings to fuel everything in your wildest dreamsResources mentioned:“Can Positive Thinking Be Negative?” (Scientific American, May 2011)“Why Positive Af...
2022-12-0820 minLess Stress, More FunEmbrace Ambivalence (How to Change, 1 of 5)Do you want to make big changes in the coming new year? I mean…maybe? Today we talk about ambivalence, which is actually a very important - even necessary - part of making change. This episode is amazing! You’ll find information that will help you lead change for yourself, in your families, and in your career.In this episode you’ll learn:How ambivalence is part of changeAn introduction to motivational interviewingHow you can embrace ambivalence to create lasting change in your life and the lives of othersResources mentioned:“Emb...
2022-12-0117 minLess Stress, More FunNo venting, please.Do you “vent” to colleagues, your partner, friends? Today I talk about my “no venting” policy and what’s changed as a result.In this episode you’ll learn:Why venting can perpetuate negativity more than allow people to “blow off steam”How to handle your desire to vent internallyConstructive ways to engage others in problems or complaintsResources:“The Dos And Don'ts Of Venting In The Workplace” (Trello, Feb 2021)“3 Alternatives to Venting at Work That Have Better Results for Everyone” (The Muse)Free & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TO...
2022-11-2415 minLess Stress, More FunFeels like falling in love...What does it mean to “fall” “in” ‘love”? Today we’re talking about thoughts, feelings, and hormones, what a recipe!In this episode you’ll learn:The science of falling in love“Falling in love” thinkingHow “in love” can help you manage stressResources mentioned:“36 Questions for Increasing Closeness” (Greater Good in Action, UC Berkeley)“Love, Actually: The science behind lust, attraction, and companionship” (Harvard, 2017)“A Psychologist on Why You Keep Falling for the Same Person” (The Latch, March 2022)“Fooled Around and Fell in Love” (Elvin Bishop, YouTube)“You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling” (Righteous Brother...
2022-11-1717 minLess Stress, More FunWhat is "Personality"?It seems that a lot of us build a personality out of a random comment here or a situation in childhood or our place in the family unit. Let’s talk about personality today! In this episode you’ll be invited to:Explore how your personality developedNotice how you tell the story of your personalityDecide what parts of your personality best serve your futureResources mentioned:Big Five personality traits (Wikipedia) “Introduction to Personality Psychology” (Society for Personality and Social Psychology on YouTube)“The Science of Personality” (YouTube interview between Brian Little...
2022-11-1017 minLess Stress, More FunThe Power of Your Strengths (CliftonStrengths)Oh, I love personality frameworks! They’re such a great way to have conversations around why people do what they do. And the better we understand ourselves and others, we can evaporate stress and have so much more fun with our lives.In this episode you’ll learn:How the CliftonStrengths assessment is different from other frameworksHow knowing your strengths themes can reduce stress and have more fun being uniquely youResources:CliftonStrengths assessment (Gallup, formerly StrengthsFinder)CliftonStrengths new podcast and the original “Theme Thursday” (SO GOOD!)“The CliftonStrengths Report Says You’r...
2022-11-0320 minLess Stress, More FunPermissionHenry Ford is quoted as saying, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can't – you're right.” Consider the times in your life where you waited for permission that never came. Maybe permission wasn’t even needed. We’re socialized to believe that we need permission - an invitation, a certification, some outside nod of approval - to pursue our dreams. This can be a sneaky way of generating stress in your life. Let’s dive into this topic today!In this episode you’ll learn:Ways to define the concept of “permission”...
2022-10-2715 minLess Stress, More FunOnly the LonelyThis podcast covers a lot about thinking. Today I want to talk about one common source of stress: lonelinessIn this episode you’ll learn:How people describe lonelinessHow to support yourself when you are feeling lonelyHow to support someone you love who is feeling lonelyResources mentioned:“Loneliness in America: How the Pandemic Has Deepened an Epidemic of Loneliness and What We Can Do About It” (Harvard, 2021)“What is loneliness?” (University of Chicago Medicine, 2019)Roy Orbison “Only the Lonely (Know How I Feel)” (YouTube)Free & awesome mini-c...
2022-10-2016 minLess Stress, More FunPlaying the Long GameWhat do you want to build in your life? Get curious if the answer changes when you consider a time horizon of 25 years compared to 25 days.In this episode you’ll learn:How playing the long game can help you navigate every day stressSuggestions for developing a realistic yet powerful relationship with your Future SelfResources mentioned:Dan Sullivan’s 25 year plan, “Use a 25-year time frame to accomplish more without the stress” (YouTube)“Why Triggering Emotions Won’t Lead to Lasting Behavior Change” (Behavioral Scientist, May 2020)“How to Change Behavior for Goo...
2022-10-1318 minLess Stress, More FunThe 24 Hour RuleYour dentist requires 24 hours notice to cancel or change an appointment without incurring a fee or other consequence. Are you as respectful of your commitments to yourself? One way to conquer stress and enjoy celebrations is to live by the 24 hour rule. This episode explains my special twist on this concept.In this episode you’ll learn how to use the 24 hour rule:To reduce stressFor giving feedbackFor celebrationsResources:“Brain Area for Decision-Making and Planning is ‘Uniquely Human’” (Discover, 2014)“Imagining the Future Is Just Another Form of Memory” (The Atlantic, 2017...
2022-10-0619 minLess Stress, More FunRelationship Stress ("Less Stress" school 5 of 5)This month, I’m taking us all back to school…”Less Stress” school! This month, we’ll be reviewing some of the fundamentals about stress and how to manage it.In this episode you’ll learn:What causes stress in relationships3 practices to reduce relationship stressResources mentioned:“This Magic 5:1 Ratio Is The Key To Healthy Relationships, Marriage Experts Say” (MindBodyGreen, June 2022)Free & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TODAY"Visit the Lisa Schwaller Coaching Website to learn more, sign up for my email list, or get lin...
2022-09-2915 minLess Stress, More FunHealth Stress ("Less Stress" school 4 of 5)This month, I’m taking us all back to school…”Less Stress” school! This month, we’ll be reviewing some of the fundamentals about stress and how to manage it.In this episode you’ll learn:What causes stress when it comes to health issues3 practices to reduce health-related stressResources mentioned:“Parents: 8 Ways to Practice Self-Care When You Can Barely Spare a Minute” (Banner Health, Jan 2022)Free & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TODAY"Visit the Lisa Schwaller Coaching Website to learn more, sign up for my e...
2022-09-2217 minLess Stress, More FunMoney Stress ("Less Stress" school 3 of 5)This month, I’m taking us all back to school…”Less Stress” school! This month, we’ll be reviewing some of the fundamentals about stress and how to manage it.In this episode you’ll learn:What causes stress about money and finances3 practices to reduce money stressResources mentioned:“Feeling anxious about your finances? Here’s what you can do to calm your nerves” (CNBC, June 2022)Free & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TODAY"Visit the Lisa Schwaller Coaching Website to learn more, sign up for my ema...
2022-09-1517 minLess Stress, More FunParenting Stress ("Less Stress" school 2 of 5)This month, I’m taking us all back to school…”Less Stress” school! This month, we’ll be reviewing some of the fundamentals about stress and how to manage it.In this episode you’ll learn:What causes stress while parenting children of all ages3 practices to reduce parenting stressResources mentioned:“Ready to Snap? Tips for Stressed-Out Parents” (Cleveland Clinic, Feb 2021)Free & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TODAY"Visit the Lisa Schwaller Coaching Website to learn more, sign up for my email list, or get lin...
2022-09-0815 minLess Stress, More FunWork Stress ("Less Stress" school 1 of 5)This month, I’m taking us all back to school…”Less Stress” school! This month, we’ll be reviewing some of the fundamentals about stress and how to manage it.In this episode you’ll learn:What causes stress at work or in your business3 practices to reduce work-related stressResources mentioned:“10 Ways to Cope With Stress and Anxiety in High Pressure Jobs” (LawClerk)Free & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TODAY"Visit the Lisa Schwaller Coaching Website to learn more, sign up for my email list, o...
2022-09-0116 minLess Stress, More FunDiscontinued ThoughtsThoughts come up the same way intestinal gas appears. Sure, we can eat well and improve that outcome (pun intended). But sometimes…well…it happens. Same with those old thoughts.But let’s use a word picture to help reduce the frequency of those pesky thoughts.In this episode you’ll learn:Why certain thoughts persist and get your attentionWhat to do about itResources mentioned:Episode “Objection! Sustained or Overruled Thoughts” (website)Free & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TODAY"Visit the Li...
2022-08-2516 minLess Stress, More FunSay...it's your birthday!?!The day this podcast releases is a milestone day. I want to share my Top 5 lessons for living a good life today. In this episode you’ll learn:What I would tell someone half my ageWhat I would tell someone who is 12 years oldWhat I intend to create by the time I’m 75Resources mentioned:“Birthday” (The Beatles, YouTube)“When I’m Sixty Four” (The Beatle, YouTube)Free & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TODAY"Visit the Lisa Schwaller Coaching Website to learn more, sign up for my...
2022-08-1819 minLess Stress, More FunAsk AMAZING QuestionsYeah, so I’m a coach. I ask questions all day long. It’s literally my job. AND…a few weeks ago I had a breakthrough. Of course, I had to bring this to you!In this episode you’ll learn:Questions the human mind wants to askMy preferred question hierarchyPowerful questions you can practice yourselfResources mentioned:“The Five Ws” (Wikipedia)Free & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TODAY"Visit the Lisa Schwaller Coaching Website to learn more, sign up for my email list, or get...
2022-08-1112 minLess Stress, More FunIntro to the Four TendenciesIn the spirit of “more fun”, I wanted to share the Four Tendencies framework developed by Gretchen Rubin. My heartfelt wish is that you’ll use this information to develop a more loving connection with yourself and the people in your life.In this episode you’ll learn:About the Four Tendencies framework developed by Gretchen RubinThe tendencies, stress, and funHow to love the other tendenciesResources mentioned:Four Tendencies quiz and resources“Habits: Strategy of the Four Tendencies” (YouTube, Gretchen Rubin)Obliger, “Happier with Gretchen Rubin” episode 37Questoner, “Happier with Gretchen Rubi...
2022-08-0423 minLess Stress, More FunLessons from ImprovImprov and coaching are complementary skill sets. Powerful change can happen in your life when you see external circumstances and your internal ones - like your thoughts and feelings - as something to play with rather than something to be conquered and molded.Would you like to hear how improv can teach you to play more? Yes, please!In this episode you’ll learn:Basic tenets of improvHow practicing improv can help you alleviate stress and have more funResources mentioned:Website for the book “Improv Wisdom” by Pat...
2022-07-2813 minLess Stress, More FunYour Relationship with ExerciseMaybe you’re someone who exercises consistently. Maybe not. Today I’m going to take a new approach to the topic of exercise and stress. Instead of telling you all the physical benefits, I talk about the interesting way that your exercise history and goals reveal amazing opportunities to improve your relationship with yourself, today and in the future.In this episode you’ll learn:Surprising ways that exercise helps you manage stress & have more funNew ways to think about your exercise history or relationshipHow to set a vision for your future relationship with exercise...
2022-07-2115 minLess Stress, More FunThe Power of Neutral ThinkingPeople come to self-improvement and coaching with a hope that they can feel good most of the time. They want to “fix” their thinking and behaviors - finally! - to get what they want in life.And sometimes the best way to get the forward motion you seek is to actively choose to put your mind in neutral… Listen to learn how “shifting into neutral” can totally transform your life.In this episode you’ll learn:How to define “negative”, “positive” and “neutral” thinkingHow neutral thinking can serve you in powerful, unexpected w...
2022-07-1420 minLess Stress, More FunCreating BelongingSelf-confidence is one of the benefits of the “less stress, more fun” life. One way to enhance your self-confidence is to actively create belonging for yourself. But what does that even mean? What does that look like for you? Let’s talk about it!In this episode you’ll learn:How to define the concept “belonging” from the perspective of self-confidence How creating belonging can unlock your playful side and reduce your stressResources mentioned:“How to Belong Be Alone” (read the author Pádraig Ó Tuama, OnBeing)“Finding our way to true belonging” (Brene...
2022-07-0716 minLess Stress, More FunWhen You're Overwhelmed“I’m feeling so overwhelmed…!” Sometimes, our minds simply feel like they can only deal well with so much. Yet have you noticed that sometimes you’re overwhelmed and sometimes you can handle it all…what accounts for the difference?In this episode you’ll learn:The surprising causes of overwhelmIncredibly effective suggestions for handling overwhelmResources mentioned:“Why the modern world is bad for your brain” (The Guardian, Jan 2015)“Making Sure Emotional Flooding Doesn’t Capsize Your Relationship” (The Gottman Institute)“A Scientist's Guide to Surviving Information Overload” (STEMCELL Technologies)F...
2022-06-3019 minLess Stress, More FunEmail, Instant Message, and Texts - Oh, My!Today we’re going to talk about electronic communications from the “less stress, more fun” perspective. In this episode you’ll learn:A brief history of electronic, “anytime, all the time” communicationConnecting to why electronic communication can be biologically stressfulSuggestions for developing electronic communication habits to amplify you joy and performanceResources mentioned:“Become Your Own Attention Engineer: How to Hack Bad Digital Habits with Behavior Design” (Tech Detox, Jan 2022)“Text anxiety: why too many messages make us want to throw our phones at the wall” (The Guardian, Nov 2021)“Emojis and Visual Literacy: A...
2022-06-2323 minLess Stress, More FunFriendships these days...The topic of friendship has been on my mind for the past few months, especially with changes in my own friendships as the result of the pandemic. How you think about friendships can have a big impact on how you feel about your life…so let’s explore it!In this episode you’ll learn:How the state of friendships has changed in the past few decadesThree types of friendship stylesDeciding how you want to show up as a friendDeciding what you want from friendshipsResources mentioned: “The state of American...
2022-06-1616 minLess Stress, More FunLet's talk about "fun"!Who are your role models for a fun, playful life? I often talk about managing stress as a path to a more fun life. But today’s episode is focused on FUN, specifically your models for a fun life.In this episode you’ll learn:How you think about the phrase “fun life”What to consider when choosing your role models for “fun”Practical ways to choose more fun every dayResources mentioned: “I’m Too Sexy” (Right Said Fred video on YouTube)Free & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduce Stre...
2022-06-0916 minLess Stress, More FunRichard Scarry's World!A few weeks ago, I became reacquainted with a childhood favorite artist. As I explored his works again, I was curious about the man and the habits behind such a prolific career.This week, I’ll be sharing my observations about the artist Richard Scarry and the worlds he created.In this episode you’ll learn:How the world of Richard Scarry came onto my radar in 2022What I notice about the work of Richard ScarryWhat I learned from getting to know the authorResources mentioned: “How America...
2022-06-0217 minLess Stress, More FunFreedom and ControlWhen you put the words “freedom” and “control” together in your mind’s eye, what thoughts come up? Some of my clients have shared a desire for “freedom” which, upon excavation, is a word that describes a desire for control, or at least self-control and autonomy. Let’s explore these concepts in this week’s episode!In this episode you’ll learn:My perspective on control and freedom, and why I think humans crave itWhy revealing your thoughts about what “control” and “freedom” mean to you can reduce stress and be a path to genuine playfulnessHow you can use d...
2022-05-2619 minLess Stress, More FunThe Center of AttentionThis episode is for you, whether you crave or avoid being in the spotlight. Today we’ll talk about the concept of being ‘the center of attention” and how your preferences connect you with your practiced feelings. In this episode you’ll learn:Ways to explore your beliefs about visibility and self-trustWhat it means to be admired, respected, leave a legacy and other forms of measuring your contributionHow to set up a mix of self-validation and external feedback that supports you in creating a “less stress, more fun” lifeResources mentioned: “Move over...
2022-05-1918 minLess Stress, More FunIt’s About Time!One of my greatest joys as a coach is helping people redefine their relationship to time, which is a wonderful way to improve your relationship with yourself. In this episode you’ll learn:Commonly held assumptions about timeSuggestions for seeing your own thoughts and beliefs about timeWays to appreciate time the “less stress, more fun” wayResources mentioned: “The Tail End” (Wait But Why, Dec 2015)“Time is NOT money. Time is time. Money is money.” (Pocket of Money, April 2021)“Learn the Many Ways Cultures Around the World Measure Time” (Nerdist, Oct 2020)“What we ge...
2022-05-1220 minLess Stress, More FunObjection! Sustained or Overruled ThoughtsMy inner life has evolved from having a mean inner critic to having a calm, fair judge. This technique has stopped ruminating and otherwise “wasteful” thinking in its tracks, and today I bring it to you!In this episode you’ll learn:How having an inner judge can be a wonderful way to use your eager-to-please mindHow to raise OBJECTIONS, your honorSuggestions for when to SUSTAIN your objectionsSuggestions for when to OVERRULE your objectionsResources mentioned: “Visuals increase attention; now science explains why” (Science Daily, Dec 2021)“Our eyes and brain...
2022-05-0514 minLess Stress, More FunComfy Pants & Other Thoughts on ClothingPart of the “Less Stress, More Fun” lifestyle is to connect to your physical self. In this episode, we’ll talk about our default thoughts about clothing. Is learning to play with how you dress yourself a path to more fun in your life, without adding more stress?In this episode you’ll learn:Ways to unpack your thoughts about clothes/fashion (pun intended)How the way you prefer to dress uncovers thoughts in your mind (pun totally intended)How to connect to the decisions you want to make to dress the “less stress, more fun” way t...
2022-04-2818 minLess Stress, More FunQuest for Certainty!Uncertainty is at the base of a lot of peoples’ stress. The human brain tries to solve the puzzle of uncertainty, and it can sometimes generate a lot of creative thinking to enroll us to find certainty. Let’s have a playful conversation about the brain’s quest…for certainty, huzzah!In this episode you’ll learn:The benefits and challenges of a “certainty seeking” brainHow to find sneaky ways your brain’s quest for certainty are distracting you from your goalsHow to use this cognitive feature to your benefit!Resources mentioned: “...
2022-04-2121 minLess Stress, More FunFun Work Performance Reviews (Really!)Perhaps you have a corporate job or run a business with employees. How does the “performance review” factor into your year? The annual work performance review process can be considered the source of stress for both employees and the managers who serve them…but there is a less stressful, more fun alternative!Whether you have influence over the process or not, this episode will make the performance review something you may actually look forward to with enthusiasm!In this episode you’ll learn:How mental beliefs and thinking can increase stress around performa...
2022-04-1419 minLess Stress, More FunBye-Bye, Busy Thinking!Is “busy” a status symbol in your social circles? Today, Coach Lisa talks about how “busy” is not actually a real thing. In fact, “busy” is in the eye of the beholder. In this episode you’ll learn:What modern writers have to say about “busy culture”Ways to think about “being busy”Tips for making decisions about how you want to think about “busy” as you are living your very limited, one-time only human lifeResources mentioned: “Is ‘Busy Culture’ Making A Comeback?” (Forbes, Oct 2021)“How to Defeat Busy Culture” (Harvard Business Review, Se...
2022-04-0716 minLess Stress, More FunIn a feelings "groove"?There is a wide range of feeling labels to describe the human experience, but most of us dabble with a limited emotional palette. In this episode you’ll learn:How to observe your top feelings, the ones you “go to” regularlyThe benefits of expanding your emotional rangeWhat do do if you’re not really a feelings personResources mentioned: Feeling Wheel printable, The Gottman Institute“The Feeling Brain: The Biology and Psychology of Emotions” book by Elizabeth Johnston and Leah Olson “Feeling Our Emotions” interview with neurologist Antonio R. Damasio, ScientificAmerican...
2022-03-3113 minLess Stress, More FunChange Your Body, Change Your MindFake it ‘til you make it? There might be something to this. A key aspect of having more fun while managing stress is to connect with your body.Also, remember to join the “Less Stress, More Fun” Facebook community group for more information about the techniques taught in this video.In this episode you’ll learn:Current science on the importance of body postureHow to combine body movement with strategic mind management for excellent results, including movements to build confidence and reduce anxietyResources mentioned: “Your body language ma...
2022-03-2417 minLess Stress, More FunThe Company You KeepYou know that saying about how you are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with? Regardless of whether you agree with that thought, it is helpful to pay attention to the people you list as your friends and family. In this episode you’ll learn:How to take an objective view of the people you spend the most time withWhat attracts people to each otherTips for cultivating a group of people who will support your goals and valuesResources mentioned: Don’t choose poorly! from How I Met...
2022-03-1717 minLess Stress, More FunBefriend Your Inner CriticAs a coach, I have worked with over 1,000 unique human minds. And most of us humans seem to have something in common: an inner critic. Rather than fight this mental process, I suggest we work with it.In this episode you’ll learn:How the inner critic is developed and whyStrategies for managing your inner critic the “Less Stress, More Fun” wayResources mentioned: “How to stand up to your inner critic” (ideas.ted.com May 2018)Free & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TODAY"Visit the L...
2022-03-1011 minLess Stress, More Fun"This or That" ThinkingGood or bad. Positive or negative. Happy or sad. Safe or risky. Our brains are on a quest for certainty. However, “his or that” thinking can block creativity and increase stress. Let’s talk about what to do about it!In this episode you’ll learn:Why the mind prefers “this or that” thinkingUnexpected ways this can show up in your lifeHow introducing “and” and “what if” can open up your creativity and reduce your stressResources mentioned: “We finally know why the brain uses so much energy,” Livescience.com (Dec 2021)“The old man los...
2022-03-0316 minLess Stress, More FunThe journey is the destinationWe make decisions constantly. Sometimes these are large decisions, perhaps goals, projects or commitments. But the goal is not, well, to reach the goal. The “Less Stress, More Fun” approach to goal is to make the journey the very best part.In this episode you’ll learn:Evaluating how you typically travel to your goals (default mode)Consciously choosing to make the journey the best partThe power of feelingsResources mentioned: “The Road Not Taken” poem by Robert FrostDescriptions of all 34 CliftonStrengths Themes“All About Feelings” episode # 4 of the Less Stress, More Fu...
2022-02-2417 minLess Stress, More FunRadical yet playful self-honestyIn her book “The Way of Integrity,” Martha Beck writes, “Integrity is the cure for unhappiness. Period.” When it comes to decision making and follow through, part of this means coming face to face with the truth of yourself. Are your choices in integrity with what you want and who you want to become?In this episode you’ll learn:The value of self-honesty when it comes to making decisions for your lifeHow to handle when your true “yes” or “no” answer upsets people around youResources mentioned: “Truth = Happiness?”, Lisa Schwaller’s blog...
2022-02-1716 minLess Stress, More FunOther people's decisionsThis podcast series focuses on decision making and follow through. Our social ecosystem has an impact on our ability to be successful with our goals. And, yet, we are still ultimately accountable for the results we create...even with people in our life who have different priorities.In this episode you’ll learn:How other people’s behavior impacts your goal successHow to handle when others have different prioritiesStaying the course with the decision that’s best for youResources mentioned: “Using Social Support to Help Our Healthy Behavior Goals”, Penn State...
2022-02-1016 minLess Stress, More FunJust quit already!Sometimes quitting is the right answer for you. This podcast series of episodes is about decision making and follow through, and sometimes the best choice is to terminate the experiment.In this episode you’ll learn:How to assess whether you’ve got a good-for-you goalWhen quitting is the right optionHow you can support yourself in a decision to quit somethingResources mentioned: Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler” on YouTube“When to Stick with Something — and When to Quit”, Harvard Business ReviewThis is episode 5 of 8 in the Less Stress...
2022-02-0317 minLess Stress, More FunDon't quit, okay?Believe it or not, most New Year’s resolution makers have already quit. This is entirely understandable when you know about how human brains operate. As we’re learning in this decision making and follow through series of episodes, we have an urge for the promise of a better future combined with an urge to stay safe and not rock the boat. In this episode you’ll learn:Why consistent forward motion toward a goal is challengingWhat to do when you want to keep going AND you want to quitHow to evaluate your goal progress
2022-01-2717 minLess Stress, More FunBig dreams? Meet baby steps!Do you have big dreams? Most of us have big dreams but wonder how they are possible in the midst of a busy life. Let’s talk about playing the game of chasing your dream with all your heart by setting yourself up for success.In this episode you’ll learn:How to create a plan that works for YOUDeciding how you’ll measure resultsThe powerful practice of identifying obstacles in advanceResources mentioned: “New Research Illuminates Important Links Between Avoidance Behavior and Key Brain Chemicals”, University of Maryland School of Medicine...
2022-01-2017 minLess Stress, More FunHow to make stress-free decisionsWe can learn how to make stress-free decisions even when it seems impossible. But learning how to improve decision making is one of the very best ways to make room in your life for more fun.In this episode you’ll learn:How most people make their decisionsChoosing a future-oriented decision making modelRelative importance of decision makingResources mentioned:Lisa’s episode on “Preventing Future Regret” (episode 9) - LINK when pub! https://lessstressmorefun.buzzsprout.com/ “Baz Luhrmann - Everybody's Free To Wear Sunscreen” on YouTubeThanks for listening...
2022-01-1315 minLess Stress, More FunDo you get high on new beginnings?First podcast of 2022 and most people are totally HIGH on the promise of new beginnings. But why do those new beginnings tend to fade? Why do we both want to indulge and avoid behaviors that aren’t good for us, sometimes even at the same time? Your big, beautiful human brain and body are designed to seek…more. I’ll share a primer about the emerging science of dopamine and I’ll offer a few suggestions for living with the reality of being human.In this episode you’ll learn:A layperson’s understandi...
2022-01-0621 minLess Stress, More FunLoving your body, YIPPIE!A lot of people find their bodies a source of tremendous stress. Wrong shape, wrong size, wrong...wrong...wrong. Coach Lisa encourages you to explore how you feel about your body as a way to manage your mental energy, reduce stress and - you got it! - have so much more fun.In this episode you’ll learn:Lisa’s 3 Layer Framework for understanding your relationship to your bodyThe concept of ladder or bridge thoughtsGentle ways to improve your relationship with your physical selfResources mentioned:Rod Stewart’s “Da Ya Think...
2021-12-3020 minLess Stress, More FunWinter Solstice: Preparing for the Dark Times!Some people love winter. But some people dread it because their energy goes into hibernation. This podcast is for those who need extra support handling the dark season of shorter, cooler days.In this episode you’ll learn suggestions for:Nurturing your body and health during the short, chilly days of winterNurturing your mind and soul when you’re feeling lowAdjusting your routine to the seasonsResources mentioned:NIMH’s Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) resource sheet (National Institute of Mental Health)“How Wintertime Affects Our Eating Habits” from EverydayHealth.com“Winter Weari...
2021-12-2317 minLess Stress, More FunA playful "year in review"In December, do you look back on the year? I like a ritual of reflection, but like to look at different types of measurements than just “did I meet my goal” questions.Research shows that we have a bias toward negative information. This can show up in how we reflect on our past. What if we took that into consideration and intentionally developed a playful, positive way to review the year?In this episode you’ll learn:Unique approaches to a personal year end reviewMeasured vs. process resultsWays to balance...
2021-12-1619 minLess Stress, More FunCan you prevent regret?Regret is like having a flat tire - you go nowhere. Of all the ways that people impede their progress and joy in life, regret is a bad, repeat offender!In this episode, Lisa talks about:The definition of regret and how it shows up for peopleHow regret is the thief of your dreamsRegret reduces your ability to make decisions effectivelyRegret can indicate an opportunity to be a better friend to yourselfResources mentioned: “I'd rather regret the things I've done than regret the things I haven't done.” - Lucille Ball“...
2021-12-0914 minLess Stress, More FunHow to create sexy, romantic holidaysWould you like to create a sexy, romantic holiday season this year?In this episode, Lisa talks about:What factors might influence your thinking about winter sex (compared to your sexual identity in other seasons)The source of sexy, romantic holidays (hint: it’s your beautiful mind!)The connection between external influences, holiday habits and your sexual self in winter.Free & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TODAY"Visit the Lisa Schwaller Coaching Website to learn more, sign up for my email list, or get links to follow me ar...
2021-12-0213 minLess Stress, More FunGratitude, Appreciation, OfferingThis episode releases on Thanksgiving Day in the United States. This is a day where friends and family gather to express gratitude. There are two companion concepts - appreciation and offering - that can enhance the experience of feeling grateful.In this episode, Lisa talks about:Defining “gratitude” compared to “appreciation”The concept of “offering”How practicing appreciation on the go can be a fantastic way to manage stress and enjoy more play in your dayFree & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TODAY"Visit the Lisa Schwalle...
2021-11-2512 minLess Stress, More FunHoliday ChoicesDo you feel like you overdo it at the holidays? Maybe this looks like overeating, overdrinking, overspending or over-perfectionism. Then there’s the big New Year’s course correction or beating ourselves up for our choices. What if there’s another way to enjoy the holidays without heaping an extra serving of stress on your plate? (pun intended)Resources mentioned:“Stop thinking about your environment as filled with objects. Start thinking about it as filled with relationships. Think in terms of how you interact with the spaces around you. For one pe...
2021-11-1812 minLess Stress, More FunAll About...Results!Do you believe you are the captain of your ship, the master of your domain, that you have free will to act and react to what life brings your way? We can’t control everything in life. But what we can control counts for a lot.In this episode, Lisa talks about:How the “result” is discovered in the coaching modelWhat you can do to see the results in your lifeWays you can boost your stress management by claiming a sense of control (N.U.T.S. framework)Resources mentioned:“Your bel...
2021-11-1120 minLess Stress, More FunAll about...feelings!Are you comfortable with feelings? Many of us are not. We spend so much time avoiding, resisting, or overreacting to our feelings instead of seeing what a gift they offer to our lives.But feelings are a beautiful guidance system, and make life a rich experience!In this episode, Lisa talks about:The feelings associated with stressHow to allow feelings without overractingHow feelings are our weather guideHow feelings are a quick slice to detect thinkingResources mentioned:George Pranksy quote: “Feelings provide our moment-to-moment experience of life. Th...
2021-11-0419 minLess Stress, More FunAll about...thoughts!How would you like the secret to life?What if I told you that you can use this secret to unravel the mystery of your life just through the act of paying attention to all the thoughts in your amazing mind?In this episode, Lisa talks about:Our subjective, thought-based realityHow to observe our thoughtsWhether to take our thoughts seriously!Resources mentioned:My article “Fizzy Bubbles and Swamp Bubbles” describes how thoughts arise in your mind.Please review the podcast on iTunes to help others find the show...
2021-10-2822 minLess Stress, More FunCan stress be tamed?Spoiler alert! Yes, stress can be tamed. It seems like an unwieldy creature that we are constantly defending against. But...it’s far less (or more?) dramatic than that…In this episode, Lisa talks about:What stress isHow we can adjust the volume of the stress in our livesPlus you’ll get fun (perhaps silly!) homeworkResources mentioned:Dr. Lupien’s NUTS stress framework“Understanding the Stress Response” (Harvard)“How do Ditch Self Doubt and Build Real Self Confidence” (Mel Robbins on Creative Live)Free & awesome mini-class! "3 W...
2021-10-2119 minLess Stress, More FunWelcome to "Less Stress, More Fun"!Welcome to the first “official” podcast episode! Please subscribe and leave a review.In this episode, I share:The “vibe” for the podcast: cozy patio fireplace, anyone?The topics that this podcast will cover: stress management, playful living and more intimate relationshipsWho this podcast is suited for: all adult people but especially working parents who feel overwhelmed by the challenges of modern living!And...a little about your host, Coach Lisa.Free & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TODAY"Visit the Lisa Schwaller Coaching Website to learn more, sign up for m...
2021-10-1412 minLess Stress, More FunTrailer: Less Stress, More Fun: Coming Soon!Introducing Less Stress, More Fun! I'm your host, Lisa Schwaller, Certified Life Coach, trauma survivor, and former massively grumpy person. This podcast is for people who feel like there's more to life but it's always out of reach. So, if you're feeling frazzled, disillusioned and yet full of hope...you're in the right place. The first episode drops on Thursday, October 14th. Please subscribe to Less Stress, More Fun so you'll get every show as soon as it's released. I am excited to go on this journey with you!Free & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways t...
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