"I'm a Happy Enchilada"
198 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsA weekly podcast that talks about life. We talk about feelings and explore topics like FEAR, ANXIETY, RESENTMENTS, to seldom talked about topics such as BOUNDARIES, SELF SABOTAGE, COMPARING OURSELVES TO OTHERS, and dozens more.. My goal is to bring "awareness" of the many things in life that are seldom talked about yet can hold us back from having our best possible life, the one we deserve. We take a deep dive into every topic and suggest easy ways you can start right away to remove self defeating behaviors from your life and create a more peaceful, joyful, and successful life for yourself.
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Something to Consider #182 Optimism
April 11, 2024 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.86 MBA definition of Optimism is, a mental attitude characterized by hope and confidence in success and a positive future. Join us today and find out more, including ways to increase your optimism or ways to leave your pessimism behind. YOU CHOOSE!!!
Something to Consider #181 Are You Having an "Identity Crisis"?
April 04, 2024 15:00 - 4 minutes - 3.22 MBAn Identity Crisis can last forever. It will last until you make enough effort to resolve it. That's pretty scary! But fortunately, an identity crisis is also an opportunity for personal growth. Join us today as we take a deep dive into "Identity Crisis", and discover what it is and share great ways to help you plan for a happier and more successful future.
Something to Consider #180 What Exactly is Intuition?
March 28, 2024 12:00 - 5 minutes - 3.65 MBIntuition is the ability to know something without any proof. It is sometimes known as a gut feeling, instinct, or sixth sense. Join us today and find out more about the ins and outs of intuition and how you can have more intuition in your life.
Something To Consider #179 Defining "Individualism"
March 21, 2024 16:00 - 5 minutes - 3.58 MBSociety writes out the rules & standards that they hold everyone to and expect us to conform . Problem is, conformity kills ones individuality, creativity, and the ability to think and act on ones own. So, which do you choose for yourself? Join us today and get the rest of the story on this important topic
Something to Consider #178 Understanding The Goal of Self Improvement
March 14, 2024 15:00 - 5 minutes - 3.64 MBSelf Improvement is a worthy goal on the path to your Best Possible Life. Three "crucial steps" to being successful are, set small challenges, be persistent, and celebrate your victories. Join us for the rest of the story, Enchilada Style!
Something to Consider #177 Getting Control Over Your Catastrophic Thinking
March 07, 2024 14:00 - 5 minutes - 3.99 MB"Catastrophic Thinking" is a condition that is not at all uncommon in our society. It can stop you in your tracks with the anxiety and fear it creates in your mind and can affect all areas of your life. Join us, and find out more about it and ways you can get control of it, starting today.
Something to Consider #176 Exploring The Joys of Living Alone
February 29, 2024 13:00 - 5 minutes - 3.89 MBMore and more people are choosing to live alone and are doing everything they can to be able to continue living alone for as long as they possibly can. Join us today and discover what living alone is all about. WooHoo!!!!!!!
Something to consider #175 Being Your Own Best Friend
February 22, 2024 15:00 - 6 minutes - 4.76 MBImagine being besties with yourself!!!!!!! Learning how to become your own best friend is one of the best things you could ever do for yourself. Please join us today and find easy ways to work toward that goal . It will make a significant difference in your overall life.
Something to Consider#174 How To Add More Meaning To Your Life
February 15, 2024 14:00 - 4 minutes - 3.01 MBSo, it turns out that finding meaning is just as important to your well being as finding happiness. In fact, it might be even more so. Join us today, and learn ways you can add more meaning to your life.
Something to Consider #173 Are You Taking Responsibility For Your Life?
February 08, 2024 15:00 - 7 minutes - 5.06 MBCome join us today as we take a deep dive into taking responsibility for your life. A WARNING though, to be successful in changing your life for the better, there are 3 things you will need to begin to get a handle on in your current way of life. They are STOP LYING, STOP COMPLAINING, and STOP MAKING EXCUSES. THEY ARE "THE BIG THREE" and will keep you from fulfilling your dreams, just saying.
Something to Consider #172 Learning to Control Your Emotions
February 01, 2024 18:00 - 7 minutes - 5.04 MBHey everyone, Learning to control your emotions is an important topic. Negotiating the real world requires one to have some control over their emotions to navigate all the twists and turns that living life is sure to bring. Join us as we dig deep into "emotions" and share great tips and ideas to get those rebellious emotions of yours under control, Enchilada Style!!!
Something to Consider #171 How to Recognize & Increase "Serendipity" in Your Life
January 25, 2024 15:00 - 6 minutes - 4.57 MBSerendipity is the occurence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way, a fortunate stroke of serendipity! Join us today and learn how you can recognize and create serendipity in your own life!!!
Something to Consider #170 How to Establish a Positive Pattern of Thinking
January 18, 2024 20:00 - 5 minutes - 4.09 MBHey, getting tired of those negative thoughts swirling around in your head endlessly??? Today is the day that we give you several great ways that you can begin to rid your mind of the negativity and come on over to the sunny side of the street So, come join us today!!!!!!!!
Something to Consider #169 The Benefits of Volunteering
January 12, 2024 03:00 - 6 minutes - 4.33 MBBeing a volunteer has lots of benefits. It can bring meaning and purpose to your life , as well as increasing your self esteem and well being. It can also relieve stress and alleviate symptoms of depression. Join us today as we take a deep dive into the benefits of volunteering , Enchilada Style.
Something to Consider #168 How to Mentally Reset For The New Year
January 04, 2024 15:00 - 5 minutes - 4.03 MBAre you tired of making New Years resolutions that never seem to last? Join us today to learn easy ways that you can make positive life changes that can not only last, but may just transform your life and help you reach your dreams and goals.
Something to Consider #167 Humility
December 29, 2023 04:00 - 4 minutes - 3.26 MBAs a character strength, humility can be viewed as the opposite of pride, arrogance, and an inflated sense of our importance and talents. Come join us today, and learn lots of great ways to improve the humility in your everyday life and reap the benefits.
Something to Consider #166 Dealing With The "Christmas Blues"
December 21, 2023 13:00 - 4 minutes - 3.44 MBMany people suffer the "Christmas Blues" each year. Financial stress, grief from missing loved ones, and feeling resentful are a few common reasons for people to have the Christmas Blues. Tune in today for easy ways to brighten your days this holiday season, Enchilada Style!!!
Something to Consider #165 Improving Your Problem Solving Skills
December 14, 2023 17:00 - 5 minutes - 3.61 MBIt seems that the biggest problem people have is that they hope for a life without problems, which is impossible! Join us for great tips and ideas for dealing with problems of all sizes and kinds and start getting that FEAR & ANXIETY under control, beginning today!
Something to Consider #164 Accepting The Things That You Can't Control
December 07, 2023 13:00 - 7 minutes - 4.95 MBAccepting the things in life you can't control is not easy to do. Our brains are wired to ruminate on negative thoughts and experiences rather than positive ones. Join us as we share some great tips and ideas to overcome ruminating on negative thoughts and to begin to re-train your brain to focus more on the positive.
Something to Consider #163 What is "The Law of Attraction"?
November 30, 2023 15:00 - 7 minutes - 5.44 MBThe Law of Attraction isn't exactly new. These ideas have philosophical roots that date back to the early 19th century. The Law of Attraction is a philosophy suggesting that positive thoughts bring positive results into a persons life, while negative thoughts bring negative outcomes. But wait, there's more, much more!!! Tune in now to get the full story and thanks for joining us!!!!!!!
Something to Consider #162 Letting Go Of Love Relationships
November 23, 2023 20:00 - 4 minutes - 3.37 MBIf you're contemplating ending a love relationship, tune in today and see if you're really ready to let go. learning when it's time to let go is often the most difficult part of this process. If you are wondering, you can checkout several of the signs that it is "time to go" in todays episode to see if they apply to your situation.
Something to Consider #161 Choosing To Get The Most Out Of Life
November 16, 2023 15:00 - 5 minutes - 4.04 MBMaybe you're just getting started on your adult life journey, kinda stuck where you are right now, or well into your journey and finding you have questions or doubts about where you're currently headed. If so, we have answers and lots of great tips and ideas to motivate you and point you in the right direction. Join us today on Enchilada and set yourself free, Enchilada Style!!!
Something to Consider #160 Letting Go of The Past
November 09, 2023 14:00 - 5 minutes - 3.54 MBMany of us have things from the past that we need to let go of. You know what I'm talking about, those things that continue to pop up from time to time. Those hurts, disappointments, resentments and regrets we have accumulated along the way. Join us today for some good ideas and tips to get you started on letting go of your past.
Something to Consider #159 Finding Your Calling
November 02, 2023 14:00 - 4 minutes - 3.44 MBJoin us as we dive into "Finding Your Calling". Some people find their calling and some don't. Maybe some didn't recognize the clues that their calling was right in front of them, and thus they missed their calling. Tune in and learn more about what a calling is and great tips for finding your own calling in life.
Something To Consider #158 Overcoming Obstacles and Challenges In Your Life
October 26, 2023 13:00 - 6 minutes - 4.29 MBJoin us today as we show you ways to reframe Obstacles & Challenges into opportunities to overcome, grow, and prosper in your life with more optimism and less fear. And do it "Enchilada Style" !!!!!
Something to Consider #157 Making Every Monday Awesome
October 19, 2023 15:00 - 5 minutes - 4.16 MBHow does Monday make you feel? You may feel anxious, depressed, or have a sense of dread about Mondays. You may have the MONDAY BLUES and even the SUNDAY SCARIES too. If you're unhappy in your job, dragging yourself back to work after the weekend is difficult. Tune in today to find out how you can learn how to start having AWESOME MONDAYS!!!!! WOOHOO!!!!!!!!
Something to Consider #156 Learning To Love Yourself
October 12, 2023 14:00 - 8 minutes - 5.76 MBMany of us grew up in families with active alcoholism, addictions, emotional issues, or just dysfunctional family dynamics disguised as normal behavior. It would be a safe bet that we brought some emotional baggage from our childhood with us into the adult world, which can be problematic. Join us today as we learn ways to love ourselves and embrace a happier life and a brighter future.
Something to Consider # 155 Controlling Your Destiny
October 05, 2023 12:00 - 4 minutes - 3.5 MBHi everyone, A major part of controlling and influencing destiny is through controlling your thoughts. Join us today for some great ways to have more control over your destiny and achieve the life you deserve!
Something to Consider #154 Living Life One Day At A Time
September 28, 2023 12:00 - 5 minutes - 4.08 MBJoin us today to learn great ways you can begin to live your life one day at a time successfully. Stop wasting your today's worrying about what tomorrow might bring. Living one day at a time will bring you more peace, serenity, and well being.
Something to Consider #153 Creating An Intentional Morning Routine
September 21, 2023 12:00 - 4 minutes - 3.45 MBJoin us today and learn how to create your own "Intentional Morning Routine". Discover several great morning routine ideas for intentional living so you can stop living on auto-pilot and start living each day with purpose.
Something to Consider #152 Choosing to be Happy
September 14, 2023 12:00 - 5 minutes - 3.74 MBChoosing to be happy has positive benefits in all aspects of our lives, including our physical health, mental health, relationships, and communities. If you want to improve your state of happiness and are wondering where to start, join us now for some great ways to begin improving your happiness without breaking a sweat. Enchilada Style!!!
Something to Consider #151 How To "Change Your Thinking and Change Your Life"
September 07, 2023 13:00 - 5 minutes - 3.75 MBIt all starts with our thoughts, it shapes our life and defines the outcome. We are driven by our mind. The challenge with "changes" comes from our tendency to see them as problems rather than opportunities for learning and growth. Join us today and find easy ways you can break out of the pack and start enjoying your best life, Enchilada Style!!!
Something to Consider #150 Discovering Self-Compassion
August 31, 2023 13:00 - 5 minutes - 4.05 MBSo, being kind to yourself may not come easy, but research shows that practicing Self-Compassion has many benefits for your mental health. Today we explore sure fire ways to increase your levels of Self-Compassion and develop your ability to relate to yourself in a more compassionate way. Come join us today on Enchilada!!!
Something to Consider#149 Accepting Reality
August 24, 2023 13:00 - 6 minutes - 4.3 MBThere can be a lot of things in our past or present that we wish were different. Unfortunately, as hard as we try, and as much as we wish, the past cannot be changed and we may have a hard time accepting that. You may still be hurting or angry, so please join us today as we take a deep dive into "Accepting Reality" and offer you several ways for getting past your pain.
Something to Consider #148 Reaching Your Full Potential
August 17, 2023 13:00 - 4 minutes - 3.16 MBSo, how do you unlock your potential for greatness? .Join us today and find out what mindset and skills you need to reach your full potential. You can take the safe and easy route and continue to wallow in mediocrity, or break out from the pack and be all you can be. It's your choice, It's your life! Choose wisely.
Something to Consider #147 How is Your Common Sense?
August 10, 2023 12:00 - 4 minutes - 3.45 MBOur upbringings have a big impact on all of us, and that's especially true of having common sense. If your parents were absent often while you grew up, you may have simply not learned many basic tasks and responsibilities in life that lead to common sense. So, join us today and learn easy ways to improve your common sense.
Something to Consider #146 The Art of Focusing on Yourself
August 03, 2023 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.55 MBSo, focusing on yourself means prioritizing your own needs and desires rather than those of other people. It doesn't mean you're actively working against others, it simply means you aren't depleting yourself to make them happy. Maybe you're feeling like a "doormat" or a "people pleaser". Join us to learn easy ways to get the focus back on you!!!
Something to Consider #145 Increasing Your Self-Acceptance
July 27, 2023 14:00 - 6 minutes - 4.73 MBExperts agree that a lack of self-acceptance is one of the biggest stumbling blocks to a person's sense of self and serenity. Without self-acceptance there is no true freedom. So, join us as we dive into Self-Acceptance and give you easy ways that you can increase Self-Acceptance in your own life.
Something to Consider #144 How To Improve Your Quality Of Life
July 20, 2023 14:00 - 4 minutes - 3.43 MBYou are responsible for the quality of your life, nobody else is. If you're blaming others for your crappy life, you're just BS'ing yourself and wasting your life. Join us to learn easy ways you can begin to improve your quality of life starting today.
Something to Consider #143 Experiencing the Feelings of Well-Being
July 13, 2023 23:00 - 7 minutes - 4.92 MBJoin us as we dive deep into the feelings of Well-Being. At a minimum, Well-Being includes the presence of positive emotions and moods , such as contentment and happiness, and the absence of negative emotions like depression or anxiety, and feeling a satisfaction with life. learn how you can increase the well-being in your life, Enchilada Style!!
Something to Consider #142 The Importance of Gut Feelings
July 06, 2023 13:00 - 6 minutes - 4.59 MBYour Gut Feelings are important! Studies show that pairing gut feelings with analytical thinking helps you make better, faster, and more accurate decisions and 85% of women that have a gut feeling that their partner is cheating turn out to be right. WHOA!!! Join us today to learn more about your Gut Feelings.
Something to Consider # 141 Increasing self-fulfillment in your life
June 29, 2023 15:00 - 5 minutes - 3.94 MBWhy is Self-Fulfillment important in your life? Because of its concern for what is deepest or best in ones self. It consists of desire and achievement and subsumes all other values of human life and is the ultimate goal of human striving. Join us to learn easy ways to increase your self-fulfillment and live a more fulfilling life, ENCHILADA STYLE!!!
Something to Consider #140 What is The Power of Willingness?
June 22, 2023 13:00 - 5 minutes - 3.95 MBWillingness is a state of mind, it's the decision to be open to new experiences, to take risks, and to embrace change. It's about being hungry for success and growth and having the courage to go after what you want. We have several great tips for increasing your willingness, so come join us and improve your willingness!!!
Something to Consider #139 Being Accountable in a Relationship
June 15, 2023 16:00 - 4 minutes - 2.89 MBAccountability in a relationship is taking responsibility for your actions and how they affect others. Having a lack of experience, knowledge and planning or not having seen a good role model for accountability, can make having a healthy and satisfying relationship difficult. We have several great tips to share with you on how to increase accountability in your relationship. Come join us!!!
Something to Consider #138 Moving past fear of failure
June 08, 2023 18:00 - 5 minutes - 3.66 MBThe Fear Of Failure is one of the most common fears that holds people back from living their best life. Today we share with you several causes for fear of failure as well as ways that you can move beyond it and closer to the life you deserve. Come join us and set yourself free!!!
Something to Consider #137 Are You Caught Up In an Emotionally Abusive Relationship?
June 01, 2023 13:00 - 7 minutes - 5.47 MBToday we take a deep dive into Emotional Abuse. It's ugly and can be dangerous for the person being emotionally abused. Get the facts and decide for yourself whether you are being controlled by an emotionally abusive person.
Something to Consider #136 Struggling From a Lack of Motivation???
May 25, 2023 14:00 - 7 minutes - 4.9 MBFinding ways to increase motivation is crucial because it allows you to change behavior, develop competencies, be creative, set goals, grow interests, make plans, develop talents, and boost engagement. Join us today and learn easy ways you can increase your motivation!!!
Something to Consider #135 What is Intellect & How Does It Affect Your Life?
May 18, 2023 16:00 - 5 minutes - 3.56 MBIt's said that intellect is the essence of the soul. The intellect is like a filter for all the noise that goes through your mind. It decides what to think, how to act, and what to say. Come with us today and learn more about what intellect is and ways you can improve on yours, Enchilada Style!!!
Something to Consider #134 Becoming Successful
May 11, 2023 16:00 - 4 minutes - 3.08 MBHere's some cool things successful people have in common; They are dreamers, they are willing to fail, they invest in themselves, and they take action. Join us today as we explore easy ways you can increase your success in life. And do it Enchilada Style!!!
Something to Consider #133 Finding Inner Peace
May 04, 2023 18:00 - 5 minutes - 3.94 MBInner peace is something we all wish we had. Us humans tend to have varying degrees of inner peace depending on our thinking , our lifestyle, and what's happening in our life right now. You may start the day with inner peace but by noon it's gone due to issues in your personal, work, or home life. Come join us and learn new easy ways to strengthen your ability to keep your inner peace in spite of the ups and downs of life.