Episode 1: 5 Ways to Build Resilience & Create a Better Life

10/25/24 • 17 min

Have you ever wondered how some people manage to sail through very full lives with apparent ease whilst others struggle to get through a day without losing their cool?
Maybe you start your day with the best of intentions but as the stressors pile up you lose your ability to focus and function?
I 100% relate and I can tell you that the difference between surviving and thriving lies in your resilience levels.
In this episode of the podcast (the first in a new season) I share 5 ways you can build your resilience levels to create more calm and emotional flexibility in your daily life.
Episode highlights:

A definition of resilience & why it matters
Developing the skill of self-awareness
Nervous system regulation to recover from stressful situations
The power of responding vs reacting
Why it's a disaster to let your emotional brain lead
How to practice self-care (realistically)
The value of daily meaningful connection
Re-framing failure
Simple ways to shift your perspective and reduce your stress

To learn more about resilience and access more powerful, practical tools to reduce your day-to-day stress, check out my Stress Less PDF Guide here - it's currently just £3.50!

Procrastinators, this will change the way you show up for yourself and help you make serious progress in just 7 days.

STOP putting your progress on the back burner

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MAKE more progress in a week than you have in the last month

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If you know you want more from your life or career but you're totally stuck about where to start, I invite you to book a complimentary strategy call with me here.
We'll uncover what's holding you back from the goals you want to achieve and you'll leave the call with actionable steps to get you moving in the right direction.
For the tea on me, how I work, who I coach and the packages I offer, please visit my website - www.emmaobriencoach.com
You can also connect with me on Instagram @emmaobriencoach where I share an abundance of tools, strategies and brilliant content, you might also see the occasional dog.

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A definition of resilience & why it matters
Developing the skill of self-awareness
Nervous system regulation to recover from stressful situations
The power of responding vs reacting
Why it's a disaster to let your emotional brain lead
How to practice self-care (realistically)
The value of daily meaningful connection
Re-framing failure
Simple ways to shift your perspective and reduce your stress

To learn more about resilience and access more powerful, practical tools to reduce your day-to-day stress, check out my Stress Less PDF Guide here - it's currently just £3.50!

Procrastinators, this will change the way you show up for yourself and help you make serious progress in just 7 days.

STOP putting your progress on the back burner

LEARN how to set effective boundaries

MAKE more progress in a week than you have in the last month

Get instant access to STOP Procrastinating in 7 Days here.

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Previous Episode

Episode 20: Leveraging the Power of your Personal Brand to Transform your Career with Carol O'Kelly

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Does the concept of 'personal branding' conjure up ideas of colour wheels and image consultants?
Perhaps you're employed and unsure if having a 'personal brand' is even applicable to you?
If you want to become memorable, get hired for the role you covet or understand how to confidently talk about exactly what it is you do, this is the podcast episode for you.
My guest, THE amazing Carol O'Kelly, a specialist in the field of personal branding for women shares how to tap your innate authenticity, skillset and brilliance to land the opportunities that will propel your career or business forwards.
Episode highlights:

A definition of exactly what a personal brand is and isn't
Carol's essential personal branding pillars
How to get clear on your authentic value
Owning your skillset, confidently talking about what you do AND making sure you're memorable
Understanding your strengths and weaknesses so you can bridge the gap between the two
Defining your unique brand voice
Using value-laden stories to self-promote without the 'ick' factor
Choosing the impact you want to make
Your top 5 value bullets
How to adjust your message to your audience without compromising your authenticity
The art of being interesting

Carol shared incredible value in this episode which will benefit folks in the corporate space as well as business owners.
I have no doubt that Carol will have left you wanting more, so go ahead and sign up for her FREE Creating Impact Masterclass series here.
Visit Carol's website www.redstorm.ie
Connect with Carol on LinkedIn here.

Procrastinators, this will change the way you show up for yourself and help you make serious progress in just 7 days.

STOP putting your progress on the back burner

LEARN how to set effective boundaries

MAKE more progress in a week than you have in the last month

Get instant access to STOP Procrastinating in 7 Days here.

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Next Episode

Episode 2: 4 Essential Questions to Connect You to Your Purpose

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Do you tackle your days with intentionality or is life simply happening to you?
Are you on track with your long-term goals or have you wandered so far off the beaten track you have no idea where you are in life?
To quote Elaine Stritch, "Are you having any fun?"
A sense of purpose is essential for mental and emotional well-being and can often be a powerful antidote to stress, anxiety and depression.
I'm diving into what it means to have purpose and how to reconnect with yours in this episode. If you'd like to experience more joy and less Groundhog Day, this is for you.
Episode highlights:

Defining purpose; what is is and why it matters
How purpose builds resilience (have a listen to the previous episode for more on resilience)
The different life areas that'll give you a sense of purpose
How purpose affects your mental health
Why work without purpose leads to burnout
The relationship between purpose and stress
4 powerful questions to ask yourself that'll help you reconnect with your purpose

I suggest jotting these questions down and spending some time working through them to access your own intuitive insights. I'd love to hear your takeaways - pop me a DM on Instagram and let me know - @emmaobriencoach
For folks who are ready to dive deeper into this work and start to create lasting change, I'm here to help. Book a complimentary strategy call with me here.

Procrastinators, this will change the way you show up for yourself and help you make serious progress in just 7 days.

STOP putting your progress on the back burner

LEARN how to set effective boundaries

MAKE more progress in a week than you have in the last month

Get instant access to STOP Procrastinating in 7 Days here.

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Lemons and Pineapples - Episode 1: 5 Ways to Build Resilience & Create a Better Life

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Emma O'Brien: Hi folks, a very warm welcome to season. 3 of the lemons and pineapples podcast with me, Emma o'brien. If we've not met before welcome
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Emma O'Brien: this season is all about how to make life better for yourself. I'm going to be sharing tools and strategies to help you really
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Emma O'Brien: find more connection in life, improve your communication
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