Just a few seconds between tasks can reset your focus, break negative carry-over from the last thing you did, and set the intention for doing your best on the next.
You’ll learn:
Why your “best” should be your baseline, not an exception
How a 2-second pause can change the quality of your whole day
The role of feelings and intention in achieving your personal best
A quick reflection practice to avoid carrying stress from one task into another
Read MoreIn this Five Minute Quickie, I’m breaking down the RAS in plain English. It’s the part of your brain that decides what to notice – and it’s powered by emotion. The good news? You can train it to look for opportunities, positivity, and success. The bad news? If you’re stuck in negative emotions, it will keep showing you reasons to stay stuck.
Read MoreWe hear it everywhere: “You need the mindset of success.” But what does that actually mean? And more importantly — how do you get it?
In this episode of the Personal Development Unplugged podcast, I’ll take you beyond the vague definitions and straight into a practical process you can use right now. We’ll cut through the fluff and create a real mindset of success — one where your mind and body are fully aligned toward a specific goal.
Read MoreLet’s get one thing straight right off the bat – there’s no such thing as a confidence blueprint. If someone’s selling you that, it’s clickbait, pure and simple. But here’s what I can give you: a real, honest look at self-assurity and how to build it from the ground up.
You see, I’ve been where you are. I remember being at the peak of my confidence in my career – I couldn’t do anything wrong, just knew I had it all figured out. Until I didn’t. Something unexpected happened, boom, that confidence bloody went. Completely went. So where did it go? Well, stick around because I’ll tell you about that.
Read MoreThis isn’t just about stopping bad habits. It’s about understanding the intention behind those knee-jerk behaviours and learning how to respond with calm, curiosity, and confidence.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
How to recognise the unconscious triggers behind emotional outbursts
Why your unconscious mind isn’t the enemy—it’s actually trying to protect you (even if it’s doing a rubbish job)
A simple yet powerful way to thank those old patterns—and let them go
How to build new beliefs and emotional habits that support the real you
Practical steps to respond with intention instead of reaction
And a process to boot to follow along with
CANI Constant and Neverending Improvement – Is that really a thing?
Can you continue to improve by 1% a day?
Is all that possible or just Personal Development hype?
Well, let’s see. Come with me for about 5 minutes and let’s muse and see what we think.
Read MoreWant to unlock that confident feeling whenever life throws a challenge your way? In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the powerful mindset of “I’ve Got This” – that extraordinary state where confidence and competence come together to help you tackle anything.
What You’ll Discover in This Episode:
How to tap into unshakeable self-confidence using proven NLP anchoring techniques
The neuroscience behind creating emotional states you can access on demand
My personal journey with anchoring and how it’s transformed my approach to challenging situations
A practical, step-by-step process to create your own confidence anchor using just your thumb and little finger
Why specific, vivid memories are the secret to building powerful anchors that last
Episode Highlights:
Why having multiple goals often leads to overwhelm and procrastination
The connection between goal confusion and the feeling of regret
Paul’s proven method for breaking free from the cycle of starting and not finishing
How to prioritize your goals to feel at peace with your choices
The importance of handwriting your goals instead of typing them
Visualization techniques to bring your goals to life and fuel your motivation
Hey, my friend… ever feel like life is just too loud? Social media, the news, work, responsibilities—it’s like a constant buzz in the background, making it hard to think, let alone find peace.
But here’s the thing: you can create calm amidst the chaos. In this episode, I share my journey to finding inner peace—those little moments of self-therapy that help me recharge and reset. And trust me, it’s not about escaping the world; it’s about taking control of your inner one.
Read MoreJoin me, Paul Clough, as I share my journey from being an introvert who stumbled over words in front of small groups to confidently speaking in front of hundreds. You’ll discover the transformative power of recognizing your competence and how it can lead to genuine self-confidence.
In this episode, we will cover:
The importance of understanding the messages behind unconfidence and how they serve a purpose.
How to change your emotional state and the impact it has on your physiology and behaviours.
Identifying counterexamples of when you felt confident and competent.
Practical exercises to anchor feelings of curiosity and learning.
Steps to rekindle your inner confidence and take small, manageable actions toward your goals.