Tiny Leaps, Big Changes
983 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★ - 853 ratingsTiny Leaps, Big Changes is a personal development podcast focused on exploring the day-to-day behaviors we all engage in that determine the results we gain in our lives. Hosted by Gregg Clunis, the show shares simple strategies you can implement into your life to start moving the needle towards your biggest goals.
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592 - How to Say Yes to Yourself
September 08, 2020 00:50 - 13 minutes - 10.6 MBIn this episode, we look at how to prioritize yourself and say no to others more often. The Problem I often struggle with prioritizing myself and making decisions that I actually want. It sounds silly right? It should be easy to prioritize myself. It should feel like the simplest thing in the world to check what I want in a situation and act accordingly. But it’s not. Maybe it’s because I like avoiding conflict. And it’s not just me, many people around the world avoid conflict at all cost...
Repost: You Are Not Your Circumstances
September 04, 2020 21:00 - 12 minutes - 9.77 MBI'll be taking the week of 8/31/202 to 9/4/2020 off from publishing new episodes. In the mean time, please enjoy this curated list of re-post content. Join Tiny Leaps Plus: http://tinyleapsplus.com Follow on Instagram: http://instagram.com/tinyleaps
Repost: You May Not Deserve to Be Confident
September 03, 2020 21:00 - 8 minutes - 5.63 MBI'll be taking the week of 8/31/202 to 9/4/2020 off from publishing new episodes. In the mean time, please enjoy this curated list of re-post content. Join Tiny Leaps Plus: http://tinyleapsplus.com Follow on Instagram: http://instagram.com/tinyleaps
Repost: The Importance of Sharing Your Story
September 02, 2020 21:00 - 10 minutes - 8.54 MBI'll be taking the week of 8/31/202 to 9/4/2020 off from publishing new episodes. In the mean time, please enjoy this curated list of re-post content. Join Tiny Leaps Plus: http://tinyleapsplus.com Follow on Instagram: http://instagram.com/tinyleaps
Repost: How Are Your New Years Resolutions?
September 01, 2020 21:00 - 12 minutes - 9.94 MBI'll be taking the week of 8/31/202 to 9/4/2020 off from publishing new episodes. In the mean time, please enjoy this curated list of re-post content. Join Tiny Leaps Plus: http://tinyleapsplus.com Follow on Instagram: http://instagram.com/tinyleaps
Repost: Where Does Creativity Come From?
August 31, 2020 21:19 - 13 minutes - 11.1 MBI'll be taking the week of 8/31/202 to 9/4/2020 off from publishing new episodes. In the mean time, please enjoy this curated list of re-post content. Join Tiny Leaps Plus: http://tinyleapsplus.com Follow on Instagram: http://instagram.com/tinyleaps
591 - Three Tiny Ways to Practice Self Love
August 28, 2020 02:01 - 11 minutes - 9.4 MBIn this episode, we look at three tiny yet effective ways to practice self-love, even when you’re busy and exhausted. Inner Monkey: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inner-monkey/id1440076093 The Problem How do you practice self-love? How do you learn to love yourself? And, when you are incredibly busy or tired or frustrated, how do you continue to fit it in? Digging Deeper Self-love is defined as a regard for one’s own well-being and happiness. Now of course this idea can be taken ...
590 - Take One Tiny Leap Per Week
August 26, 2020 22:19 - 12 minutes - 9.79 MBIn this episode, we look at three tiny yet effective ways to practice self-love, even when you’re busy and exhausted. Sponsor: http://blinkist.com/tinyleaps The Problem The process of growth and personal development can be both challenging and rewarding. On the one hand you realize how much power and control you truly have over the direction your life goes. You realize that all big changes come from the tiny leaps you take every day. And you realize that that means that if you can just f...
589 - Why Trying (and Failing) Matters
August 25, 2020 21:00 - 9 minutes - 7.37 MBIn this episode, we look at why trying something once and subsequently failing at it matters so much for finding success. The Problem What if I told you that there is a real reason why you are struggling to achieve your goals? Like a real, solid reason. Not some wishy washy excuse? Well there is. It may not be the only reason, and it certainly isn’t some secret technique that you need to pay me money to learn. But there is a real reason. The reason is simple, we don’t fully understand th...
588 - Best Mental Health Podcasts Pt.1
August 21, 2020 21:00 - 9 minutes - 8.51 MBIn this episode, we look at 3 podcasts I recommend for improving your mental health. Join Tiny Leaps Plus: http://tinyleapsplus.com Part 1: The Problem There are currently over 1 million podcasts out there for you to choose from with over 30 million episodes available. At least those numbers are from April so you can bet there are even more now. So what are we to do?? This week I want to shine a spotlight on podcasts that I think are invaluable when it comes to our mental health. So wit...
587 - One Habit to Start Your Day
August 20, 2020 23:15 - 9 minutes - 7.88 MBIn this episode, we take a look at one simple habit you can build that can help you set up your day for success. Join Tiny Leaps Plus: http://tinyleapsplus.com Part 1: Presenting the Problem One thing we've always known is that starting our days off right can be the difference between feeling successful and productive or feeling like the day got away from you. But how exactly do you go about starting your day off right? The common answer here is to develop a morning routine but morning r...
586 - How to Future-Proof Your Income (Big Questions Preview)
August 19, 2020 21:45 - 7 minutes - 7.21 MBIn this episode, I share a snippet of my conversation on the Big Questions podcast with Cal Fussman. Listen to his podcast here: https://www.calfussman.com/podcast Full Interview: https://bigquestions-calfussman.libsyn.com/gregg-clunis-taking-care-of-your-money Instagram: http://instagram.com/tinyleaps
585 - How to Make Time for Your Goals
August 18, 2020 21:00 - 11 minutes - 9.4 MBIn this episode, we look at simple ways to fit personal development into your day. Even if you only have 2 minutes free. Join Tiny Leaps Plus: http://tinyleapsplus.com Part 1: Presenting the Problem Making time for yourself can be difficult. Between work, your family, regular chores of being an adult, your friends...etc life can get hectic and time can fly by quickly. Part 2: Diving Deeper This is even worse in today's world thanks to the expectation from many employers to be constantly...
584 - Are You Overwhelmed by Self Help?
August 17, 2020 21:00 - 11 minutes - 9.46 MBIn this episode, we look at how to deal with personal development overwhelm. Try Better Help: http://betterhelp.com/tinyleaps [YouTube Video] How to Be More Productive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QhPUoVHkpQ Part 1: The Problem Personal development is an incredibly complicated and frustrating process. Our lives are so complex, there are so many areas to consider, and the list of constraints we face on a day to day basis are quite honestly insane. Then, when we finally make the deci...
583 - The Outcome Doesn't Matter
August 14, 2020 22:38 - 9 minutes - 7.61 MBIn this episode, we look at why the outcome of your actions matter far less than you think. Try Blinkist: http://blinkist.com/tinyleaps Part 1: Presenting the Problem When focusing on improving some area of our lives we tend to get caught up in the outcomes that we create. Did we eat well or not? Did we save money or not? Did we lose weight or not? This makes sense, focusing on the outcomes allows us to measure progress and gives us a guide for what direction to go in. The problem is th...
582 - Two Unique Ways to Build Self-Confidence
August 12, 2020 21:00 - 10 minutes - 8.35 MBIn this episode, we look at 2 concrete things you can do today to start building your self-confidence. Try Raycon: http://buyraycon.com/tinyleaps Part 1: Presenting the Problem So much of our lives and our ability to take consistent action comes down to our levels of self-confidence. If we have it, we feel more comfortable taking certain actions, trying new things, and going for what we want. This relationship to ourselves leads to more successes which leads to an increased level of self...
581 - The Science of Flow
August 10, 2020 23:37 - 13 minutes - 11 MBIn this episode, we look at the state of flow, what it is, how it works, and how to take advantage of it. Try Athletic Greens: http://athleticgreens.com/tinyleaps Part 1: What is Flow Definition: An altered state of consciousness in which the mind functions at its peak, time may seem distorted, and a sense of happiness prevails. In such a state the individual feels truly alive and fully attentive to what is being done. Part 2: What's Going On? In an article for Psychology Today, Steven...
580 - Mental Health and Grief Pt 2.
August 07, 2020 22:18 - 13 minutes - 11.1 MBJoin Tiny Leaps Plus: http://tinyleapsplus.com
579 - Mental Health and Grief Pt 1.
August 06, 2020 23:26 - 12 minutes - 9.78 MBIn this episode, we take a look at the balance between managing your mental health and dealing with the symptoms of grief. Join Tiny Leaps Plus: http://tinyleapsplus.com Part 1: Presenting the Problem Grief is something we all go through. In fact, it's something we are all going through right now. When you hear the word grief you likely think about losing someone you love. This is normal as it's the most commonly used form of the word. But grief isn't just about death. It's actually about...
578 - What is Your Real Goal?
August 05, 2020 21:45 - 11 minutes - 9.59 MBIn this episode, we talk about why you shouldn't get caught up in the individual goals that you've set. Join Tiny Leaps Plus: http://tinyleapsplus.com Part 1: Presenting the Problem When it comes to personal development one of the first steps many people take is to sit down and start setting goals for themselves. Maybe those goals are around weight loss, or perhaps it's about saving money, or maybe your goal is to meditate more often. Whatever the goal ends up being, it's a very straight...
577 - Your Past Is Not Your Future
August 04, 2020 22:20 - 12 minutes - 9.73 MBIn this episode, we take a look at why your past doesn't affect your future. Join Tiny Leaps Plus: http://tinyleapsplus.com Part 1: Presenting the Problem We let our history of outcomes affect our behavior going forward. We worry that because we've never been good at money it means we never will be We stress that bad relationships means we will never find a good one We spend time believing that because we struggle to eat well it means we can't change that Two things that play a rol...
576 - Three Kinds of Personal Development
August 03, 2020 21:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode, we take a look at why allowing yourself to be human is required for personal growth. Join Tiny Leaps Plus: www.tinyleapsplus.com There are two main dynamics in the personal development world right now. Hustle Culture Manifest Culture In this episode, we'll break these two dynamics down, discuss there pros and cons, and talk about the path forward for your own life.
575 - Two Requirements to Change Your Life
July 31, 2020 21:57 - 18 minutes - 14.6 MBIn this episode, we take a look at the two requirements to changing your life. Buy the Consistentcy Code: http://consistencycourse.com We often look at personal development and creating change as a process of taking action over a long period of time. In fact I've been guilty of simplifying it in this way too. The unfortunate truth is that this view of personal development does not address the very real problem of getting started in the first place. It doesn't look at the very real mental ...
574 - Being Positive is a Choice
July 30, 2020 21:00 - 12 minutes - 10.1 MBIn this episode, we take a look at why being positive is a choice. Buy the Consistency Code: http://consistencycourse.com Instagram http://instagram.com/tinyleaps Resources Used: https://yourpositiveoasis.com/10-irresistible-traits-people-positive-vibes/ https://www.lifehack.org/293018/15-signs-negative-people
573 - How to Make Friends As an Adult
July 29, 2020 21:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBIn this episode, I dive into the world of adult friendships and we look at what is required to create new friendships once you are out of school and in the real world. Today's Sponsor is Raycon: Get 15% off at www.buyraycon.com/tinyleaps Send me a message: http://instagram.com/tinyleaps Resources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3874845/ https://www.cigna.com/static/www-cigna-com/docs/about-us/newsroom/studies-and-reports/combatting-loneliness/cigna-2020-loneliness-infogra...
572 - What Does "Making It" Mean?
July 28, 2020 21:00 - 19 minutes - 16 MBIn this episode, we look at what 'making it' actually means. Buy The Consistency Code: http://consistencycourse.com Follow on Instagram: http://instagram.com/tinyleaps
571 - Must Read Personal Development Books of July 2020
July 27, 2020 21:25 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBIn this episode, we look at the must-read books of July 2020. Recommended by listeners. Buy the Consistentcy Code: http://consistencycourse.com Daring Greatly by Brene Brown "Brown explains how vulnerability is both the core of difficult emotions like fear, grief, and disappointment, and the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, empathy, innovation, and creativity. She writes: “When we shut ourselves off from vulnerability, we distance ourselves from the experiences that bring purpose and...
570 - How to Stay Consistent (Vitamin Joy Podcast Teaser)
July 24, 2020 21:05 - 6 minutes - 6.29 MBIn this episode I share a teaser of my recent interview on the Vitamin Joy podcast. Listen to the full interview: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/vitamin-joy-with-shelby-stanger/id1517822159#episodeGuid=fa8388db-6342-4131-bc87-a00e8a65cd3f
569 - Procrastinating? Do This...
July 23, 2020 21:00 - 17 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this episode, I share 3 things you can do about those tasks you always procrastinate on. Try Blinkist: http://blinkist.com/tinyleaps Part 1: Presenting the Problem A lot of the things on our "task list" don't get done. We consistently push them off Each day we push it to the next day, and the next day, and the next day Eventually the task sits there, the reminder gets ignored, and we avoid that task completely We aren't exactly procrastinating, we still do other things, but we just...
568 - How to Work Through Limiting Beliefs
July 22, 2020 23:30 - 15 minutes - 12.2 MBIn this episode, we look at a straightforward approach to working past limiting beliefs. Buy The Consistency Code: http://consistencycourse.com Part 1: Presenting the Problem Everyone struggles with limiting beliefs Limiting beliefs often come from minor experiences throughout our lives that get reinforced: Didn't get the job? Maybe you're just a bad interviewer. Failed the test? Maybe you're just bad at math. Always struggled with managing finances? Maybe you just aren't good with mon...
567 - Just Make It Up!
July 21, 2020 23:34 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this episode, a share a story of starting my first business in college. Buy The Consistency Code: http://consistencycourse.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/tinyleaps
566 - The Effects of House Plants on Mental Health
July 20, 2020 21:00 - 13 minutes - 10.9 MBIn this episode, we look at the benefits of having a house plant. Try Athletic Greens: http://athleticgreens.com/tinyleaps 3 ways plants help improve your mental health Reduces Anxiety and Stress Helps Boost Focus Connection to Nature reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression Tips for adding more plants Choose plants that like indirect sunlight if you don't have a sunny window. Choose plants that need less water ( like Cacti or succulents) if you forget to water. Ask questions at...
565 - How to Build Self-Confidence
July 17, 2020 23:29 - 13 minutes - 10.7 MBIn this episode, we look at how to rebuild your self-confidence after having toxic relationships. Buy The Consistency Code: http://consistencycode.com
564 - The Mental Health Effects of Going Outside
July 16, 2020 21:00 - 14 minutes - 11.3 MBIn this episode, we look at the mental health benefits of getting outside more often. Buy The Consistency Code: http://consistencycourse.com What to do if you're having mental health issues Try getting outside Spending time outdoors improves mood by Interrupting the negativity loop in the brain Sights and sounds of outdoors is soothing “It's not clear exactly why outdoor excursions have such a positive mental effect. Yet, in a 2015 study, researchers compared the brain activity of heal...
563 - How to Support Yourself While Supporting Others
July 15, 2020 21:00 - 15 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode, we look at how to best support yourself while supporting the people who need you the most. Buy The Consistency Code: http://consistencycourse.com "In the United States, almost half of adults (46.4 percent) will experience a mental illness during their lifetime. 5 percent of adults (18 or older) experience a mental illness in any one year, equivalent to 43.8 million people." We talk a lot about managing our own mental health, but it's very likely that someone who is close...
562 - Nobody Remembers Your Failures
July 14, 2020 21:00 - 17 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this episode, we talk about how nobody remembers your failures. Buy The Consistency Code: http://consistencycourse.com According to a small 2015 study with a sample size of about 1000. 31% of adults have a fear of failure. This can lead to: Inaction Frustration Low self-esteem Negative effects across your entire life Ad What is failure anyway? Here's how I look at it: As long as you keep trying you will never fail. Being "in progress" is not the same as "I've failed". stop tr...
561 - How to Analyze Your Negative Thoughts
July 13, 2020 21:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this episode, we look at our negative thoughts. Purchase The Consistency Code: http://consistencycourse.com How Negative Thoughts Happen "Our overall mind state has a certain tone or flavor based largely on the types of thoughts we think. When the deep limbic system is overactive, it sets the mind’s filter on “negative.” If you could look into the thoughts of people who are depressed, you would find one dispiriting thought following another. When they look at the past, there is regret....
560 - Why "Take Massive Action" is Bad Advice
July 10, 2020 21:00 - 14 minutes - 11.7 MBIn this episode, we look at why "take massive action" is bad advice. Get The Consistency Code: http://consistencycourse.com Reasons this isn't good advice Unclear: What counts as "massive action""? Uncertainty leads to overwhelm and increased likelihood of inaction Invalidates tiny action: When your focus is on taking "massive action" it leads to discounting all the tiny things you can do now or the tiny things that you NEED to do. This also leads to inaction because it feels like what ...
559 - A Better Way to Learn
July 09, 2020 21:14 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBIn this episode, we look at the effects of learning for examination vs learning to teach. Try Blinkist: http://blinkist.com/tinyleaps Abstract "This study tested whether students who learned with an active orientation would be more intrinsically motivated to learn and would learn more than students who learned with a passive orientation. The active orientation was created by having subjects learn material with the expectation of teaching it to another student; the passive orientation was ...
558 - The Privilege of Personal Development
July 08, 2020 21:00 - 18 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode, we continue our discussion on Personal Development as a form of Privilege. Join Thrive Market: http://thrivemarket.com/tinyleaps Get Adam's Book: http://reframetheday.com Adams Thoughts "Pursuing self-improvement is indeed a privilege, and it can easily become a selfish endeavor. But it doesn't have to end up this way. These practices are also tools to equip us for our collective struggle. To give us the awareness, the perspective, the time, the attention, the focus, and...
557 - How to Get Back on Track
July 07, 2020 21:56 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBIn this episode, we look at how to get back on track when you've lost your habits or routines. Purchase The Consistency Code: http://consistencycourse.com Have your own question or want a shout out? Follow the podcast on Instagram http://instagram.com/tinyleaps Send a message with your question or comment The Core Question When you develop a habit or routine but eventually break it, how do you get it back? Why this is a problem Leads to frustration with yourself Hard to find direct...
556 - Do This When You Feel Upset or Anxious
July 06, 2020 17:40 - 12 minutes - 9.91 MBIn this episode, we look at the H.A.L.T framework. Buy The Consistency Code: www.consistencycourse.com Follow Puzzio The Poet: https://www.instagram.com/puzziothepoet/ What is HALT? HALT is a tool used in various mental health treatment programs including narcotics and addiction dependencies. It's an acronym that stands for Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired. Basically you can think of it like a checklist for checking in with yourself and identifying potential reasons for how you are feeling....
555 - What is Action Faking?
July 03, 2020 18:05 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode, we take a look at Action Faking. Learn more about The Consistency Code: http://consistencycourse.com What is Action Faking? "Action-Faking: when you take solitary and/or uncommitted action that is NOT part of a bigger process For the aspiring entrepreneur who wants to get rich, be his own boss, and blah blah blah, "action-faking" is ordering cards from Vistaprint." - MJ Demarco, Millionaire Fastlane Action faking is all the stuff we do that makes us feel good about ou...
554 - Mental Health Emergencies
July 01, 2020 16:56 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBIn this episode, look at mental health emergencies. Recognizing an Emergency: Any time a person is an immediate danger to others or themselves, experts say. Quote: "In many ways, issues related to suicide are similar to having chest pain: This is an emergency, and it should be taken seriously," Borenstein says. In other words, if someone around you is threatening violence, call 911 or take the person to the nearest emergency room yourself, he says. Other situations that warrant quick c...
553 - The Problem With Personal Development
June 29, 2020 13:00 - 16 minutes - 13.4 MBIn this episode, we take an honest look at the personal development industry and some of it's biggest issues.
552 - How to Combat Decision Fatigue
June 26, 2020 18:57 - 15 minutes - 14 MBIn this episode, we talk about decision fatigue. Try Bllinkist: http://blinkist.com/tinyleaps What is Decision Fatigue? "As it turns out, your willpower is like a muscle. And similar to the muscles in your body, willpower can get fatigued when you use it over and over again. Every time you make a decision, it’s like doing another rep in the gym. And similar to how your muscles get tired at the end of a workout, the strength of your willpower fades as you make more decisions." - James Clea...
551 - How Habit Stacking Works
June 25, 2020 19:09 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBIn this episode, we take a look at habit stacking and why it works. Join Thrive Market: http://thrivemarket.com/tinyleaps What is Habit Stacking? "Also termed 'habit chaining', the process involves grouping together small activities into a routine which you link to a habit already set in your day. This makes the routine memorable and anchors your new habits to an existing trigger. Or in simpler terms: use the things you already remember to do to remind you to do something else, like readi...
550 - How to Change Yourself
June 22, 2020 18:22 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this episode, we talk about how to change yourself. Follow on Instagram: http://instagram.com/tinyleaps What is Reciprocal Determinism: "According to psychologist Albert Bandura, reciprocal determinism is a model composed of three factors that influence behavior: the environment, the individual, and the behavior itself. According to this theory, an individual's behavior influences and is influenced by both the social world and personal characteristics." Behavior "behavior is controll...
549 - How to Be Better By Mistake Pt 2. (feat Alina Tugend)
June 19, 2020 17:52 - 24 minutes - 19.6 MBIn this episode, I sit down with Alina Tugend to discuss her book Better By Mistake. About the Guest: Alina Tugend is a long-time journalist who has worked in Southern California, London, Washington DC, Rhode Island and New York. From 2005-2015 she wrote the award-winning biweekly Shortcuts column for The New York Times business section; Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including The Times, The Atlantic, O, the Oprah Magazine, Family Circle and Inc. Magazine. In 2011, Rive...
548 - How to Be Better By Mistake Pt 1. (feat Alina Tugend)
June 17, 2020 17:15 - 18 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode, I sit down with Alina Tugend to discuss her book Better By Mistake. About the Guest: Alina Tugend is a long-time journalist who has worked in Southern California, London, Washington DC, Rhode Island and New York. From 2005-2015 she wrote the award-winning biweekly Shortcuts column for The New York Times business section; Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including The Times, The Atlantic, O, the Oprah Magazine, Family Circle and Inc. Magazine. In 2011, Rive...