Nothing Changes If Nothing Changes

When a injury or burnout occurs in your life, it's time to repair, to fix what's hurt or stressed. The concept of the saying "Repair to Prepare" is discussed in this week's episode. How to listen to your body and your mind and take time to recover, so you can come back better than ever!

Self-Time: Prioritizing Yourself for Better Wellbeing

In this episode, Quentin Schappa emphasizes the importance of self-time in nurturing mental and physical health. He underscores the need to prioritize self-care despite our busy lives, using personal stories and practical suggestions.

The episode also debunks common misconceptions about self-time, stressing that it's not selfish, but a necessity. The show finishes with the introduction of a practical weekly challenge, aimed at nurturing individual self-time habits and fostering self-discovery.

00:36 Introduction and Welcome
00:45 The Importance of Self Time
01:09 The Struggle of Balancing Time
01:43 Personal Experience with Self Time
02:09 The Necessity of Self Time
02:35 Suggestions for Self Time Activities
03:27 The Power of Shifting Your Perspective
04:55 Strategies for Shifting Mindset
05:42 Three-Step Approach to Incorporate Self Time
06:20 Debunking Myths about Self Time
09:44 The Challenge of the Week: Me-Time Masterpiece

Discover Your Passion:

Explore your interests and identify an activity that truly brings you joy.

Design Your Sanctuary:

Find a cozy and inspiring space where you can fully immerse yourself in your chosen activity.

Set the Mood:

Enhance your experience by creating the perfect atmosphere.

Unplug and Unwind:

Disconnect from the digital world during your self-time.

Document Your Journey:

Capture your experience! Take photos, jot down your thoughts, or create a short video diary.

Share Your Masterpiece:

At the end of the week, share your Me Time Masterpiece with those close to you.

12:12 Conclusion and Farewell

In this episode of 'Nothing Changes if Nothing Changes', host Quentin Schappa explores the significant impact of kindness and encouragement on our lives. Drawing from his personal experiences in the media industry, Quentin discusses how simple gestures can change lives and make the world a better place.

He shares heartwarming examples of random acts of kindness, mentioning initiatives like the 'free little pantry' and 'pay it forward' coffee shops.

Quentin also sheds light on the link between kindness and mental health, explaining how volunteering reduces stress, anxiety, improves emotional wellbeing, and even leads to a lower mortality rate. Finally, listeners are encouraged to participate in a week-long 'Be Kind' challenge to cultivate positivity and good vibes.

00:36 Introduction and Welcome
00:53 The Power of Kindness and Encouragement
01:16 Personal Story: Impact of Kindness
02:59 The Transformative Power of Kindness
04:11 The World Without Kindness
04:47 Real World Examples of Kindness
05:26 Science Behind Kindness
08:42 The Be Kind Challenge
11:37 Conclusion: The Gift of Kindness

Sources:

Oveis, C., et al. (2009). Prosocial behavior leads to happiness in a small-scale rural society. Emotion.

Layous, K., et al. (2013). Delivering Happiness: Translating Positive Psychology Intervention Research for Treating Major and Minor Depressive Disorders. The Journal of Positive Psychology.

Piliavin, J. A., & Siegl, E. (2007). Health Benefits of Volunteering in the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study. Journal of Health and Social Behavior.

A new podcast is coming! Mark your calendars for October 30th, for the launch episode. This is a new podcast that promotes positivity and change in your life. Your host and coach, Quentin Schappa will provide helpful tips each week to guide you through the change you want to see in your life.