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Today's Boost

116 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

This podcast will provide a quick, daily look into a short reading or quote to help empower or motivate you. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Mental Health Health & Fitness
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Finding Success and Happiness

February 02, 2022 18:56 - 5 minutes - 5.23 MB

Do you get overwhelmed when looking at the steps it takes to reach your goal? Breaking down the steps in between the big goals is sometimes difficult and there is help available to help you do that. We all need mentors, try to find yours. Check out my new website: TheHappinessCoach.org when you are ready to make some changes and to get back to that inner joy.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Changes

March 25, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutes - 2.42 MB

Are you born with the struggles that you will face? How can we change what we are facing as struggles and suffering? You have the answers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Inspirational Quote Reflection Day - Judgements

March 24, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.29 MB

Let's take a look at ourselves before we get all up in anybody else's stuff. Let's try and change the way we preach from social media platforms. Ugh! Humans, get it together. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Inspiration Quotes Ram Dass Day 1

March 23, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes - 3.1 MB

what do you expect from others? From yourself? How do you react? These are great questions to help you set your intention for the day. Sometimes when expectations are not met you may feel upset, but learn from these experiences and look at them as lessons so that you can react in a healthy way. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Ram Dass Love Quote Reflection - Day 4

March 22, 2021 19:32 - 2 minutes - 2.68 MB

How do you find and harness the feeling of love deep within yourself? Where do you go to create that feeling. Is it inside you? Is it outside of you? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Ram Dass Quotes about Love Day 3

March 21, 2021 08:00 - 39 seconds - 623 KB

The universe shows us examples of love. Look out your window, see that tree? Look at the ocean. There are examples of what love is everywhere. You are an example. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Ram Dass Quotes about Love Day 2

March 20, 2021 08:00 - 41 seconds - 652 KB

You are love, and nobody can take that away from you and it's not contingent on how much money you have, what you may or may not have accomplished. YOU ARE LOVE! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Ram Dass Quotes about Love

March 19, 2021 22:19 - 2 minutes - 2.55 MB

Starting today I'll be recording quotes from Ram Dass about Love.  Today I read a quote from him about unconditional love. Can we find love that is unconditional within us? How about in others? Strangers? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Who are you accountable to?

March 08, 2021 20:32 - 2 minutes - 2.18 MB

No one else is going to push you, so you need to push yourself. Do it for you!!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Humanity

March 01, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.39 MB

If we can explore the things that we share with other people, cultures and see the similarities and celebrate the differences can make a difference and begin to save humanity.  It takes individuals to build a community.  Let's all bring it together and be wonderful people to each other.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Take Action

February 28, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.91 MB

If we are always only thinking about how to get things done we are not going to accomplish anything. You need to do it!!!! A-c-t, i-o-n, Action Action We Want Action! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Turn on Your Radio

February 27, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.96 MB

Is your radio on? Are you listening to the right channel? Take a minute to change what you hear in your own thoughts, do they need to change? try making small positive changes in what you think about and see if you notice anything in your life also change.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

The Not So Good Samaritan

February 26, 2021 21:05 - 6 minutes - 6.28 MB

Before you try to save the day, take a look around and take an account of what would be in the best interest of all the people you are about to help. Sometimes when you try to help someone it can end up hurting others.  Find some empathy and really take a look at what others may be going through. Not all good samaritan actions are the best actions to take.   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Finding the Warmth

February 23, 2021 21:43 - 3 minutes - 2.83 MB

Do you crave the heat and warmth? Can you find that from within? I moved to a warmer climate to boost my happiness. What do you do to boost yours? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Positive Brains

December 18, 2020 09:00 - 42 seconds - 673 KB

Yes, yes, yes!! You got this, you can do this. Stay positive :) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

No Interruptions

December 17, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.19 MB

Interruptions cost you valuable time, and time is all we have so take time to stop the interruptions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

News Flash

December 16, 2020 09:00 - 26 seconds - 419 KB

News Flash!! NOW News Flash!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Shopping Lists

December 15, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.66 MB

Here are three ideas for lists to take on the next grocery store outing.  Health Foods, Self Care Products, and Cleaning Products. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Expand Your Mind

December 14, 2020 09:00 - 53 seconds - 843 KB

Here are a few suggestions of YouTube channels that you can check out to expand your brain! (don't worry it won't make your head bigger). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Celebrate

December 13, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.29 MB

Take the time to celebrate success! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Protect Your Time

December 12, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.17 MB

Take the time to feed your inner life. Self-care is so vitally important and you are all you got! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Smile

December 11, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.13 MB

Smile even when you don't want to - it will brighten up your moment!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Take a Pass

December 10, 2020 09:00 - 1 minute - 1.45 MB

When things are feeling a bit melodramatic it's ok not to engage! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Calming Tea Ingredients

December 09, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.43 MB

Next time you are choosing a tea try one that has one of the following ingredients: Chamomile, Ginger, Valerian, Lavender or Peppermint. They all have calming ingredients and can help immediately!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Potential

December 08, 2020 21:19 - 1 minute - 1.31 MB

We all have the potential within us. Where is it hiding in you? Can you find it? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Have A Terrific Day

October 01, 2020 08:00 - 46 seconds - 744 KB

Next time you are on the phone with someone, before hanging up tell them to have a terrific day! It may bring a smile to their face, and smiles are contagious. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Laugh it Off

September 30, 2020 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.07 MB

Try using listening to comedy next time you are taking a walk or feeling down. Laughter is sometimes the best medicine! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Reflect

September 29, 2020 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.15 MB

Take some time to reflect and create some self-awareness in your life. As we head into Fall and things start to lose its luster, and vegetables are harvested and the soil is being turned over, take the time to do the same. Provide yourself with some self-care and nutrients to create a better version of yourself in the future. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

You Are Loved

September 28, 2020 08:00 - 33 seconds - 540 KB

The following message was sent to me by an acquaintance. He doesn't really "know" me but his words made an impact on my life and so I share them with you here: You are a good person - you are loved - you are exactly where you need to be at this point in time. I wish you energy, luck, and joy in your journey.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Passion

September 27, 2020 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.52 MB

Find your passion and follow it... don’t worry about what you are supposed to do! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Community

September 26, 2020 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.28 MB

Find a community that encourages and empowers its members! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Boundaries

September 25, 2020 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.85 MB

Love others always even if they don’t "deserve" it .. you can still have your boundaries. Try to remove the word deserves it evokes the sense of entitlement and that is ego-driven, instead try to find a way to love others who are different from you, and be sure to set up boundaries. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Creativity

September 24, 2020 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.32 MB

Creative thought is to be honored! Take the time to honor your creative thoughts, give them value. We are all here because we were created, find, and harness that energy and do something with it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Control Your Reactions

September 23, 2020 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.14 MB

Cultivate a quiet self that responds and slow yourself down enough to not “react”. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Fill Your Cup

September 22, 2020 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.03 MB

Fill your own cup and when it starts to flow over that is the fuel for serving others. Not being as selfish as in “me first!!” But more in drawing boundaries like “first, me”. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Surround Yourself

September 21, 2020 18:25 - 1 minute - 1.51 MB

Surround yourself with people that seek the best in you, that push you to be a better person than you are by motivating you with positive energy and love! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Rumi Week - What are you seeking?

September 18, 2020 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.68 MB

Rumi reminds us to remember that what you seek is seeking you. More profound words from Rumi to ponder about.  What does that mean to you? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Rumi Week - Raise Your Words

September 17, 2020 08:00 - 1 minute - 952 KB

Your words are important, but there is no need to scream.  This quote from Rumi reminds us that the rain is what grows the flowers and not the thunder. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Rumi Week - Ignoring the Fear

September 16, 2020 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.72 MB

I'm challenging myself to ignore those who ignite fear and sadness. I decided to let go of FB to help me build a more calm and peaceful life.  Challenge yourself to move away from those who create fear and sadness. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Rumi Week - Change

September 15, 2020 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.52 MB

Make the changes that you need to make to create a better you and a better world. Each of us has so much power to stand up to the things we don't like. Remember you can change yourself!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Rumi Week - Barriers

September 14, 2020 16:30 - 4 minutes - 4 MB

We all put up barriers to protect us from things that hurt.  The love we have may be hiding behind a barrier that no longer serves us.  Let's try knocking some of those down and making space for the love to grow! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Go ahead and Leap!

September 11, 2020 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.1 MB

It may be scary and have some risk, but if you don't do it you may never know if it is a good thing to do. Just leap! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Wishing Away Your Life

September 10, 2020 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.14 MB

Try not to spend too much time making wishes. They really don't serve you, and that time could be spent making changes and dreams come true. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Slow Down

September 09, 2020 08:00 - 1 minute - 1.69 MB

Slow down and take the time to make an intention for your day. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Smile More

September 08, 2020 23:09 - 1 minute - 1.52 MB

I know when we are all wearing masks it's hard to see each other smile, but take advantage when on a telecall to smile at people when you see them.  I miss seeing everyone's faces, so it warms my heart to see a smile :). Try to spread a smile today - they are contagious and put some love behind it for more power! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Grounded

September 02, 2020 19:33 - 2 minutes - 3.1 MB

Do you feel like you are floating away? Let's re-check that and get your feet firmly planted on the ground and take notice in how that feels! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Play Fair

August 31, 2020 08:00 - 3 minutes - 4.61 MB

Do you play fair? Are you a tit for tat type of personality? Do you feel like you deserve something?  I'm not buying it - we need to take responsibility for what we do and say. Ugh... we need to be more accountable people. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Supposed to do...ugh!

August 30, 2020 07:00 - 1 minute - 1.54 MB

I constantly get caught up in what all of the pressures of "....what I am supposed to be doing...".  I'm not talking about the obvious things like, paying bills, etc... I'm talking about trying to follow along with the best things that we are supposed to do for ourselves.  It gets very confusing as I'm realizing that the list of things that I am supposed to be doing to help to create a better life for myself is starting to be overwhelming... I'm now stopping and hope that you can join me. me...

Take A New Route

August 29, 2020 08:00 - 2 minutes - 2.47 MB

Let's change it up a bit. Lately things are right out of the movie Ground Hog Day, where every day you wake up to the same thing. So you have the power to make the changes to what you do, how you get there, bit inside and out. Try it and let me know how it goes for you! [email protected] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support

Just Dance

August 28, 2020 17:08 - 1 minute - 1.74 MB

Have you checked your self-esteem today?  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susan-merlino/support