personal development

FMQ 498 Can I Really Get Better Every Day?

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.

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#444 The State of I’ve Got This and How To Get It

Want 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

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#442 I Can’t Achieve Anything – Here’s How You Can

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

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#434 Beyond the Noise -Creating Inner Peace with Self-Therapy

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.

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#433 Unshakable Self-Confidence

Join 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.

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#432 Unshakeable You -ReBuilding Self-Esteem Part 1

In this eye-opening episode, we’re taking a good, hard look at self-esteem and the journey towards discovering your true worth. I’m your host, Paul Clough, and together we’ll uncover what self-esteem really means and the far-reaching effects that low self-esteem can have on our lives.

We’ll dive into the dangers of low self-esteem, like the constant search for external validation and the crippling negative self-talk that often comes along for the ride. I’ll also share a personal experience where my own self-esteem was put to the test, and how I managed to rebuild my confidence and find true self-acceptance.

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#431 Taming The Mind -From Anxiety and Worry

Taming the Mind: Tools to Stop Worrying

Hey there, friend! Do you ever feel like your mind is constantly racing with worries you can’t quiet? Well, in this episode of the Personal Development Unplugged Podcast, we’re going to take on that noisy “monkey mind” and discover how to transform those endless worries into clarity and peace.

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#428 New Year Resolution- What A Dick I Was

New Year Resolution What A Dick I Was I’m Rethinking Resolutions – From Dickishness to Empowerment Hey, welcome back to the Personal Development Unplugged Podcast – your space to dive into the real stuff that makes life better. In today’s episode, we’re shaking things up and rethinking New Year’s resolutions. Ever feel like you’re being…

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#425 Anxiety – Friend Or Foe

Now, you might think of anxiety as this annoying, persistent foe, always getting in the way of your calm. But what if we’ve been looking at it all wrong? What if anxiety could actually be an ally—a messenger, even a bit of a guide? Stick with me, and I’ll show you how to stop running from anxiety and start working with it.

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#417 How To Be A Hero

Be Your Own Hero – A Journey to Self-Discovery Unplugging Personal Development, Finding the Real You Hey there, Cloughie here! In today’s episode of *Personal Development Unplugged*, we’re breaking free from the usual self-improvement treadmill to explore something more authentic. Have you ever felt lost in the quest to become “the best version of yourself”?…

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