Wellness Works - Navigating Mental and Physical Health Part 1

“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” - Hippocrates Have you thought about the relationship you have with food? Did you know that the associations you have with food affect what you eat and how you live? What we consume can either sustain our lives or cause us our death. Eating the right food can nourish and make us live longer without being afflicted by certain ailments. However, consuming more of the foods that are being offered to us today can be debilitating. Majority of the items we can easily buy are either refined or laden with chemicals that harm our bodies. These are the facts that we tend to ignore for several reasons. For one, we prefer the ease and comfort of obtaining them. Secondly, manufactured food has become addictive. Lastly, we eat more for our current self rather than our future self. Eating right can be quite a challenge but it does not mean that we cannot overcome these difficulties. We have the power to reverse our current conditions. To gain more insights on this, I encourage you to listen to today's episode as I delve further into one of the key areas of magnificent health. It is the fourth part of a series of podcasts around navigating your well-being. Do not become a slave to food. Be in control. Live an amazing life. Highlights: ~ Our diet has massively evolved from foraged natural food to the highly addictive manufactured, imitation food we have now. ~ Western diet has resulted in inflammatory and chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and heart ailments. ~ In most cases people are malnourished either by lack of food or eating too much innutritious food. ~ You can make your own rules and choose your own ways to make food work for you. ~ Food rules you can adapt: Go natural whenever and wherever you can. Supplement your diet. Do not eat food that: Grandma did not eat. Has a label. Has more than five ingredients. Has a longer shelf life. Has been refined. Has high carbohydrate and sugar content. Important stories: 5:38 How our diets have evolved. 8:04 The relationship between what we eat and the diseases we have. 13:40 The reasons behind our behaviour about food and why we need to change. 17:01 The effect of imitation or manufactured food. 19:56 The changes we can make to eat and live better. Send us a message and tell us what is your biggest takeaway about this episode.  ------------------------------------------------- Check out my brand new 30 Day Kick Start Challenge! In just 30 days, I will show you the exact "step-by-step" method to redesign your life with daily intentions and progress. Let me guide, coach, and support you. Each day you will have access to a new training session. You will be introduced to new ideas or concepts. Time invested every day in the programme will build over the 30 days and put you in a powerful place in your life. Be extraordinary and seize life's boundless opportunities. Take the Mi365 30-Day Kickstart Challenge now. https://www.mi365.me ------------------------------------------------- I help everyday people achieve their goals & dreams!   Helping and coaching people in my expertise. And it is VERY satisfying to change people’s lives so they improve and change their health, finances, relationships, confidence, and mindset.   Connect With Me! Come join our free Pete Cohen's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/223961357935535/ Follow me on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/petecohen_/ About Pete Cohen: Pete Cohen is one of the world’s leading life coaches and keynote speakers. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world have been motivated and inspired by Pete’s presentations. He has professionally impacted the lives of thousands of people worldwide, including business executives, professional athletes, and everyday people.  Pete focuses on the importance of closing the gap in our lives between where we are and where we want to be, both personally and professionally.  It’s then all about coaching you to remove the obstacles that are in your way and helping you install the habits of success.   Pete is the author of 20 published books, several of which have been best-sellers across the world, including Shut the Duck Up, Habit Busting, Life DIY, and Sort Your Life Out. He has also presented his own show on TV called The Coach and was the resident Life Coach on GMTV for 12 years.

“We’ve in fact conditioned ourselves to believe all sorts of things that aren’t necessarily true – and many of those things are having a negative impact on our health and happiness.” - Joe Dispenza Generally, we believe that our health begins with what we eat and the way we live but in fact everything stems from our thoughts. How we think is the prime mover of our mental, physical, and emotional states. Our mind is a tool that has the power to shape everything in our life. What goes on in it leads to how we feel and the actions we take. If we continue to persist in thinking that there is nothing we can do about our circumstances or where we are, then chances are we will succumb defenselessly against diseases. However, when we think differently from what others have led us to believe, we can recover from whatever has held us back. This has been proven time and again by people who have miraculously regained their lives from life-threatening illnesses. Tune in to today’s episode as I explore and impart different perspectives. This is the third part in a series of podcasts that revolves around navigating our wellness. We will continue with this theme until the month of July as we delve further into each of the seven keys to magnificent health. I am offering you an opportunity to learn more and giving you the chance to make impactful changes in your life. Are you truly aware of what goes on in your mind? What thoughts have you been harbouring? Are you harvesting the results you want? The road to a healthier you is a thought away. Think greater than you feel. Highlights: Thinking is our ability to imagine and manage ourselves. We have the power to choose how we think and feel to attract what we want and who we think we are or can become. Becoming aware of our thoughts empowers us. How we think about the future can lead to anxiety while depression can result from our thoughts of past events. Finding humour in our thoughts helps us simplify things and decrease our worries. Important stories: 3:05 Our mind is a garden. 11:32 Utilising our experience simulator. 17:03 The power tool that resides in our head. 21:28 A few ways to conquer our thoughts. Send us a message and tell us what is your biggest takeaway about this episode.  ------------------------------------------------- Check out my brand new 30 Day Kick Start Challenge! In just 30 days, I will show you the exact "step-by-step" method to redesign your life with daily intentions and progress. Let me guide, coach, and support you. Each day you will have access to a new training session. You will be introduced to new ideas or concepts. Time invested every day in the programme will build over the 30 days and put you in a powerful place in your life. Be extraordinary and seize life's boundless opportunities. Take the Mi365 30-Day Kickstart Challenge now. https://www.mi365.me ------------------------------------------------- I help everyday people achieve their goals & dreams!   Helping and coaching people in my expertise. And it is VERY satisfying to change people’s lives so they improve and change their health, finances, relationships, confidence, and mindset.   Connect With Me! Come join our free Pete Cohen's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/223961357935535/ Follow me on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/petecohen_/ About Pete Cohen: Pete Cohen is one of the world’s leading life coaches and keynote speakers. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world have been motivated and inspired by Pete’s presentations. He has professionally impacted the lives of thousands of people worldwide, including business executives, professional athletes, and everyday people.  Pete focuses on the importance of closing the gap in our lives between where we are and where we want to be, both personally and professionally.  It’s then all about coaching you to remove the obstacles that are in your way and helping you install the habits of success.   Pete is the author of 20 published books, several of which have been best-sellers across the world, including Shut the Duck Up, Habit Busting, Life DIY, and Sort Your Life Out. He has also presented his own show on TV called The Coach and was the resident Life Coach on GMTV for 12 years.

“Stress and meaning are inextricably linked. You don’t stress out about things you don’t care about, and you can’t create a meaningful life without experiencing some stress.” - Kelly McGonigal Stress, is a normal part of life that many believe shortens one’s lifespan, but this is not really the case, for the true culprit is our negative response to it. The tensions we have can in effect strengthen us if we take time to look at it differently and react positively. It all lies in our ability to manage the various stressors in our lives. This is what we are going to delve into in this episode, the second part of our current theme on wellness. Likewise, in the succeeding podcasts we are going to dissect the seven key aspects of well-being. Health is our greatest asset; therefore, we must take time to really think about the ways we can enrich and prolong the time we have on this earth without being a burden to others. We owe it to ourselves to live life to the fullest. Come and join me on this quest of transformation. Step back, look at your overall condition from a fresh perspective, let go of negative attachments, and wake up to a new reality. Believe me, when I say, things are going to get better. Stop heading for an unwanted outcome. Take the first step to longevity. Change your internal state now. Highlights: Wellness is about prolonging life and preventing disease. The future of our health has more to do with our ability to manage stress. Changing our inner state involves managing stress. It is important to step back, know ourselves and how our body reacts to the things we put in and do to our bodies. Ways to reduce stress: calm the mind, be more present, and simplify things. The lifestyle decisions we make can either extend or shorten our lives. There is always a fitter, healthier version of ourselves. Important stories: 4:48 A game of ‘Snakes and Ladders’ 9:04 Heart variability and managing stress. 14:03 The decision to live. 18:36 The choices I made. 23:02 A woman who finished the 30-Day Kickstart Program. Send us a message and tell us what is your biggest takeaway about this episode.  ------------------------------------------------- Check out my brand new 30 Day Kick Start Challenge! In just 30 days, I will show you the exact "step-by-step" method to redesign your life with daily intentions and progress. Let me guide, coach, and support you. Each day you will have access to a new training session. You will be introduced to new ideas or concepts. Time invested every day in the programme will build over the 30 days and put you in a powerful place in your life. Be extraordinary and seize life's boundless opportunities. Take the Mi365 30-Day Kickstart Challenge now. https://www.mi365.me ------------------------------------------------- I help everyday people achieve their goals & dreams!   Helping and coaching people in my expertise. And it is VERY satisfying to change people’s lives so they improve and change their health, finances, relationships, confidence, and mindset.   Connect With Me! Come join our free Pete Cohen's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/223961357935535/ Follow me on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/petecohen_/ About Pete Cohen: Pete Cohen is one of the world’s leading life coaches and keynote speakers. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world have been motivated and inspired by Pete’s presentations. He has professionally impacted the lives of thousands of people worldwide, including business executives, professional athletes, and everyday people.  Pete focuses on the importance of closing the gap in our lives between where we are and where we want to be, both personally and professionally.  It’s then all about coaching you to remove the obstacles that are in your way and helping you install the habits of success.   Pete is the author of 20 published books, several of which have been best-sellers across the world, including Shut the Duck Up, Habit Busting, Life DIY, and Sort Your Life Out. He has also presented his own show on TV called The Coach and was the resident Life Coach on GMTV for 12 years.

“The only thing that stands between you and your wellbeing is a simple fact: you have allowed your thoughts and emotions to take instruction from outside rather than within.” - Sadhguru Health, is our most important asset that we often take for granted, thinking we would always be invulnerable. It is only when we reach the point of no return that we realise what we have been doing has slowly destroyed us. Most of us create conditions every single day that will lead to unwanted outcomes. Do we really have to wait for a final diagnosis before we act? Why not take the initiative today to live better longer. Join me on a new series of podcasts addressing one of the significant life domains – your health and well-being. I will delve into how you can navigate through health challenges and make wellness work. Learn the key and effective ways for a better quality of life. Know how to have more vitality, avoid debilitating diseases, and live the best days of your life. Have new perspectives that can result in positive changes. Stop playing the game of ‘I don’t want to die’. Take hold of your precious life now. Highlights: Wellness has to do with the environment within you and your deliberate actions to manage stress, improve wellbeing, and prolong life. There have never been more mental health problems because of the environment we are creating. The future of wellness is going to be more geared around how you feel about who you are. Many of us think there is something wrong with us and that we need to be like other people rather than just being a better version of ourselves. Struggles in health stem from our reaction to where we are in our lives and some decisions we have made. Important stories: 3:06 Wellness defined. 5:58 Diagnosed as a prediabetic. 7:33 Reasons for health problems and keys to navigating them. 16:30 My realisations. 18:56 The choices and decisions we make. 22:18 The gift of service. Send us a message and tell us what is your biggest takeaway about this episode.  ------------------------------------------------- Check out my brand new 30 Day Kick Start Challenge! In just 30 days, I will show you the exact "step-by-step" method to redesign your life with daily intentions and progress. Let me guide, coach, and support you. Each day you will have access to a new training session. You will be introduced to new ideas or concepts. Time invested every day in the programme will build over the 30 days and put you in a powerful place in your life. Be extraordinary and seize life's boundless opportunities. Take the Mi365 30-Day Kickstart Challenge now. https://www.mi365.me ------------------------------------------------- I help everyday people achieve their goals & dreams!   Helping and coaching people in my expertise. And it is VERY satisfying to change people’s lives so they improve and change their health, finances, relationships, confidence, and mindset.   Connect With Me! Come join our free Pete Cohen's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/223961357935535/ Follow me on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/petecohen_/ About Pete Cohen: Pete Cohen is one of the world’s leading life coaches and keynote speakers. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world have been motivated and inspired by Pete’s presentations. He has professionally impacted the lives of thousands of people worldwide, including business executives, professional athletes, and everyday people.  Pete focuses on the importance of closing the gap in our lives between where we are and where we want to be, both personally and professionally.  It’s then all about coaching you to remove the obstacles that are in your way and helping you install the habits of success.   Pete is the author of 20 published books, several of which have been best-sellers across the world, including Shut the Duck Up, Habit Busting, Life DIY, and Sort Your Life Out. He has also presented his own show on TV called The Coach and was the resident Life Coach on GMTV for 12 years.

“A lot of the conflict you have in your life exists simply because you’re not living in alignment; you’re not being true to yourself.” - Steve Maraboli Attachment and authenticity, our two needs as human beings that if not managed well can lead us to living the lives we do not want. Being authentic gives us freedom, joy, and fulfillment but it is quite challenging to do, for when we become really attached to this world, our current operandi is to never be ourselves. Although attachments help us survive, they can also limit us from being who we were meant to be. We need to be more aware and accepting of the attachments we have and let go of those that do not serve us. Being true to ourselves is a decision we must consciously and intentionally make every single day. These are just some of the points that Dr. Ray Sylvester and I have been delving into in the past few weeks as we started a new series of podcasts centering on the all-important subject of attachment and authenticity. Join us today, as we embark on the last part of this sequence, but not the last stop of the journey to discovering your true self. Learn how you can turnover your negative attachments, maximise your talents or your unique gifts, and most significantly transform yourself. Stop holding yourself back. Be uniquely you. Highlights: Disproportionate attachments can have negative impacts on someone’s progress. To be authentic is to deliberately commit to time with self and to be present in a moment. We limit our potential when we make our attachments based on competition. Talent needs perseverance and passion to grow. Transformation comes from the renewal of the mind. Important stories: 3:16 Attachments that limit us. 6:50 The decision to be authentic. 17:15 Unintentionally intentional. 24:48 The need to persevere with the talents you have. 40:08 Authorship and authenticity. 47:50 Being born with authenticity. Send us a message and tell us what is your biggest takeaway about this episode.  ------------------------------------------------- Check out my brand new 30 Day Kick Start Challenge! In just 30 days, I will show you the exact "step-by-step" method to redesign your life with daily intentions and progress. Let me guide, coach, and support you. Each day you will have access to a new training session. You will be introduced to new ideas or concepts. Time invested every day in the programme will build over the 30 days and put you in a powerful place in your life. Be extraordinary and seize life's boundless opportunities. Take the Mi365 30-Day Kickstart Challenge now. https://www.mi365.me ------------------------------------------------- I help everyday people achieve their goals & dreams!   Helping and coaching people in my expertise. And it is VERY satisfying to change people’s lives so they improve and change their health, finances, relationships, confidence, and mindset.   Connect With Me! Come join our free Pete Cohen's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/223961357935535/ Follow me on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/petecohen_/ About Pete Cohen: Pete Cohen is one of the world’s leading life coaches and keynote speakers. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world have been motivated and inspired by Pete’s presentations. He has professionally impacted the lives of thousands of people worldwide, including business executives, professional athletes, and everyday people.  Pete focuses on the importance of closing the gap in our lives between where we are and where we want to be, both personally and professionally.  It’s then all about coaching you to remove the obstacles that are in your way and helping you install the habits of success.   Pete is the author of 20 published books, several of which have been best-sellers across the world, including Shut the Duck Up, Habit Busting, Life DIY, and Sort Your Life Out. He has also presented his own show on TV called The Coach and was the resident Life Coach on GMTV for 12 years.

“Attachment is the great fabricator of illusions; reality can be attained only by someone who is detached.” - Simone Weil​​​​​​​ Are you merely surviving? Would it not be great if you were thriving? We survive through our attachments but thrive by being authentic. Authenticity is being true to yourself, and standing up for your values and principles in the metaphysical state. It is the result of who you think you are and the things to which you are attached. There is nothing better than finding our own unique gifts and sharing them with others. We can all contribute and make the world a better place in our own distinct way. However, most of us are governed by our attachments because of the enormous impact of what we are told and the trauma we experience. This prevents us from discovering our true potential. For us to be who we truly are, we need to be aware of our negative attachments, detach from them, and find positivity. Join us in today’s episode to gain more insights on how you can master a balance between the two human needs. Dr. Ray Sylvester and I will delve deeper into this incredibly significant subject. This is the fourth part in a series of podcasts. We encourage you to listen to the whole sequence to understand more how your attachments affect you as well as how you can fulfill your need for authenticity. Be kind to yourself. Be the best version of you. Highlights: Detaching does not invalidate attachments. Attachments are connected to our five senses and are evidence-based. We can master a balanced perspective on managing setbacks by being kind to self while recognizing where you are. The sixth sense is the origin of movement toward authenticity; it is a deeper form and sense of self. Being in a deep contemplative state allows us to break away from fear and the association of experiences as well as find our potential. Important stories: 1:28 Detaching from attachments to be authentic. 4:48 Negative attachments in life. 10:31 Setback, relapse, denial, and recognizing attachment. 18:28 Identity with a better version than the current self. 22:40 Living the challenges now. 24:55 Choosing authenticity and having faith to find your own way. 37:15 The balance between engagement and disengagement in today’s times. 41:36 Making attachments positive. Send us a message and tell us what is your biggest takeaway about this episode.  ------------------------------------------------- Check out my brand new 30 Day Kick Start Challenge! In just 30 days, I will show you the exact "step-by-step" method to redesign your life with daily intentions and progress. Let me guide, coach, and support you. Each day you will have access to a new training session. You will be introduced to new ideas or concepts. Time invested every day in the programme will build over the 30 days and put you in a powerful place in your life. Be extraordinary and seize life's boundless opportunities. Take the Mi365 30-Day Kickstart Challenge now. https://www.mi365.me ------------------------------------------------- I help everyday people achieve their goals & dreams!   Helping and coaching people in my expertise. And it is VERY satisfying to change people’s lives so they improve and change their health, finances, relationships, confidence, and mindset.   Connect With Me! Come join our free Pete Cohen's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/223961357935535/ Follow me on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/petecohen_/ About Pete Cohen: Pete Cohen is one of the world’s leading life coaches and keynote speakers. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world have been motivated and inspired by Pete’s presentations. He has professionally impacted the lives of thousands of people worldwide, including business executives, professional athletes, and everyday people.  Pete focuses on the importance of closing the gap in our lives between where we are and where we want to be, both personally and professionally.  It’s then all about coaching you to remove the obstacles that are in your way and helping you install the habits of success.   Pete is the author of 20 published books, several of which have been best-sellers across the world, including Shut the Duck Up, Habit Busting, Life DIY, and Sort Your Life Out. He has also presented his own show on TV called The Coach and was the resident Life Coach on GMTV for 12 years.

“Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. It is about the choice to show up and be real. The choice to be honest. The choice to let our true selves be seen.” - Brené Brown Our attachments begin to form from inception as part of our survival mechanism. They are our way of navigating through the world we live in. However, there are those that limit us from being our authentic selves. It is therefore imperative that we recognise and let go of the ones that do not serve us, as well as understand our necessity for authenticity. How do we do this when our attachments are connected to our everyday interactions? These are some of the points that Dr. Ray Sylvester and I will delve into today’s episode. This is already the third part of our new series of podcasts.  Join us in our profound conversations on the incredibly significant matters of identity, attachment, and authenticity. We will also further touch on the impact they have on our lives and the importance of looking at who we are at our core. Nothing is more fulfilling than being true to yourself.  Give yourself time to reflect on the things you are attached to in your life. Stand up for your deeper purpose. Highlights: Thriving is becoming authentic through your own decisions. The need for attachment is stronger than the need for authenticity. Attachment is our way of navigating around this world, while authenticity is finding who you are and having a deeper sense of purpose. Symbolic interaction is a dichotomous assessment of identity. Our reflection space helps us move into authenticity. You are addicted to your attachments if you are busy being busy. Important stories: 2:34 Identity formation. 5:59 Attachments can unknowingly impact our lives. 8:38 The challenges in education in relation to attachment and authenticity. 10:09 My own attachments. 13:20 Moving from social identity to authenticity. 16:55 Dr. Ray Sylvester’s attachments. Send us a message and tell us what is your biggest takeaway about this episode.  ------------------------------------------------- Check out my brand new 30 Day Kick Start Challenge! In just 30 days, I will show you the exact "step-by-step" method to redesign your life with daily intentions and progress. Let me guide, coach, and support you. Each day you will have access to a new training session. You will be introduced to new ideas or concepts. Time invested every day in the programme will build over the 30 days and put you in a powerful place in your life. Be extraordinary and seize life's boundless opportunities. Take the Mi365 30-Day Kickstart Challenge now. https://www.mi365.me ------------------------------------------------- I help everyday people achieve their goals & dreams!   Helping and coaching people in my expertise. And it is VERY satisfying to change people’s lives so they improve and change their health, finances, relationships, confidence, and mindset.   Connect With Me! Come join our free Pete Cohen's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/223961357935535/ Follow me on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/petecohen_/ About Pete Cohen: Pete Cohen is one of the world’s leading life coaches and keynote speakers. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world have been motivated and inspired by Pete’s presentations. He has professionally impacted the lives of thousands of people worldwide, including business executives, professional athletes, and everyday people.  Pete focuses on the importance of closing the gap in our lives between where we are and where we want to be, both personally and professionally.  It’s then all about coaching you to remove the obstacles that are in your way and helping you install the habits of success.   Pete is the author of 20 published books, several of which have been best-sellers across the world, including Shut the Duck Up, Habit Busting, Life DIY, and Sort Your Life Out. He has also presented his own show on TV called The Coach and was the resident Life Coach on GMTV for 12 years.

“As soon as extreme attachment comes, a man loses himself, he is no more master of himself, he is a slave.” - Swami Vivekananda Are you having difficulty getting out of the situation you are in? We all pursue to veer away from where we are, but we often get entangled and instead fall deeper into the conditions we do not want. Although attachments are part of our lives, being overly concerned about them is detrimental to us. It is only when we learn to disengage that we discover our authentic self and gain more peace and fulfillment. Come with us as we venture deeper into the realm of attachments in our pursuit for authenticity. Tune in to this second episode of a new series of podcasts to gain more insights. Learn how to acknowledge and safely detach from the tangible measures that others have imposed on you. Avoid self-destruction. Have the power to stand up for your true self. Highlights: References to us are typically connected to tangible measures that we recognize. People use tangible measures to protect themselves from the view and perceptions of others. Peak consciousness is the ability to explore based on who you are and not on where you are. Deep levels of attachment drown out the ability to hear your authentic self, if they become the most important thing in your life. The easiest we can be is ourselves and the hardest is to be something we are not, but the world teaches us otherwise. If you do not seek support, you could find yourself falling into a deeper state of being attached to where you are. Important stories: 4:15 The tangible and intangible measures in the pursuit of your authentic self. 8:46 Finding oneself again. 16:10 Identifying with and being inspired by David Goggins. 20:30 Empowered not to be attached to anything. 23:19 Acknowledging attachments. 28:58 The cliché in being a self-made person. 33:01 Getting and giving the needed support to get out of where you are. 39:01 Things you can do to avoid compromising your true self. Send us a message and tell us what is your biggest takeaway about this episode.  ------------------------------------------------- Check out my brand new 30 Day Kick Start Challenge! In just 30 days, I will show you the exact "step-by-step" method to redesign your life with daily intentions and progress. Let me guide, coach, and support you. Each day you will have access to a new training session. You will be introduced to new ideas or concepts. Time invested every day in the programme will build over the 30 days and put you in a powerful place in your life. Be extraordinary and seize life's boundless opportunities. Take the Mi365 30-Day Kickstart Challenge now. https://www.mi365.me ------------------------------------------------- I help everyday people achieve their goals & dreams!   Helping and coaching people in my expertise. And it is VERY satisfying to change people’s lives so they improve and change their health, finances, relationships, confidence, and mindset.   Connect With Me! Come join our free Pete Cohen's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/223961357935535/ Follow me on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/petecohen_/ About Pete Cohen: Pete Cohen is one of the world’s leading life coaches and keynote speakers. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world have been motivated and inspired by Pete’s presentations. He has professionally impacted the lives of thousands of people worldwide, including business executives, professional athletes, and everyday people.  Pete focuses on the importance of closing the gap in our lives between where we are and where we want to be, both personally and professionally.  It’s then all about coaching you to remove the obstacles that are in your way and helping you install the habits of success.   Pete is the author of 20 published books, several of which have been best-sellers across the world, including Shut the Duck Up, Habit Busting, Life DIY, and Sort Your Life Out. He has also presented his own show on TV called The Coach and was the resident Life Coach on GMTV for 12 years.

“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are.” - Brené Brown Are your attachments holding you back? We all have attachments; they are part of our needs. However, most of us give-in to them which in turn, make us live less than who we can be. This does not need to be your reality, for the power lies in what you decide to do with your attachments that can lead you to who you were truly meant to be. Nothing is more fulfilling than being your authentic self, but how do you remain true to yourself and navigate through a world that is full of biases and subjectivity that predisposes you to be otherwise? This is one of the things we will address starting today and in the upcoming episodes. Join us, as Dr. Ray Sylvester and I embark on a new series of podcasts to explore the two basic human needs - attachment and authenticity. In this 5-part sequence, we will have deeper conversations to help you discover your own uniqueness and capabilities.  Come with us on this journey. Learn how to let go of the labels others have imposed on you. Understand how you can detach yourself from the things that do not serve you. Elevate from where you are. Experience the magic of being your own unique self. Highlights: The first step to changing is addressing in your own mind, the uncomfortable label that has been applied to you. It is important to have the right time to reflect, make changes, and do the right level of diligence both internally and externally. You avoid impulsivity and inconsistency by being present. Individual identity is more than the accomplishments you see. It is only when you accept and understand that all your experiences contribute to your wholeness will you be able to decide what to do with the attachments you have. Being able to decide what meaning you put to things in life is the highest level of consciousness. Important stories: 1:57 An overview of my multifaceted relationship and journey with Dr. Ray Sylvester. 5:26 Learning to be you in the presence of others. 9:58 Social identity as opposed to individual or business identity. 13:40 The goodness of being in a pickle. 19:02 The highest level of consciousness. 21:30 The difference between setback and relapse in the pursuit of understanding who you truly are.  Send us a message and tell us what is your biggest takeaway about this episode.  ------------------------------------------------- Check out my brand new 30 Day Kick Start Challenge! In just 30 days, I will show you the exact "step-by-step" method to redesign your life with daily intentions and progress. Let me guide, coach, and support you. Each day you will have access to a new training session. You will be introduced to new ideas or concepts. Time invested every day in the programme will build over the 30 days and put you in a powerful place in your life. Be extraordinary and seize life's boundless opportunities. Take the Mi365 30-Day Kickstart Challenge now. https://www.mi365.me ------------------------------------------------- I help everyday people achieve their goals & dreams!   Helping and coaching people in my expertise. And it is VERY satisfying to change people’s lives so they improve and change their health, finances, relationships, confidence, and mindset.   Connect With Me! Come join our free Pete Cohen's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/223961357935535/ Follow me on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/petecohen_/ About Pete Cohen: Pete Cohen is one of the world’s leading life coaches and keynote speakers. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world have been motivated and inspired by Pete’s presentations. He has professionally impacted the lives of thousands of people worldwide, including business executives, professional athletes, and everyday people.  Pete focuses on the importance of closing the gap in our lives between where we are and where we want to be, both personally and professionally.  It’s then all about coaching you to remove the obstacles that are in your way and helping you install the habits of success.   Pete is the author of 20 published books, several of which have been best-sellers across the world, including Shut the Duck Up, Habit Busting, Life DIY, and Sort Your Life Out. He has also presented his own show on TV called The Coach and was the resident Life Coach on GMTV for 12 years.

“A short practice that you do every day is better than a long practice you keep putting off to tomorrow.” - Kelly McGonigal Are you making your health a priority? Health is our most important wealth; without it, we would not achieve what we want to accomplish. However, most people do not stop to realise the things they do that adversely affect their well-being until it is too late. They avoid doing things that cause inconvenience. These have resulted in a staggering number of individuals afflicted with debilitating illnesses and even death. The good news is, we can still do something to reverse the statistics. We have the power within ourselves to break habits that are causing us to be less than we can be and learn new ones that will help us live a more meaningful life. Our health lies in what we do every single day. Tune in as I share with you the key areas to better health, the challenges we face, the reasons why we do so little for our betterment, and more importantly how we can live fully. I want to empower you to rise to the challenge. Stand up for your authentic self. Take charge of your health now. Highlights: Learning to evolve and form habits have caused human beings to survive and surpass other animals. We generally like to feel pleasure and avoid pain. Our bodies were designed for movement, but we currently exist in a world that encourages us to live a life of convenience and move less. We all do things that make us less than we can. Obesity is excess energy stored in the body. Emotional struggles cause us to eat more. Important stories: 4:30 Seven key areas of health and the difficulties we face. 9:51 My previous predicament - seeking solace from chocolates. 13:45 Some concerning health statistics. 17:41 Empowering myself. 20:35 The challenges in the food we eat. 22:37 Taking control of your health. Send us a message and tell us what is your biggest takeaway about this episode.  ------------------------------------------------- Check out my brand new 30 Day Kick Start Challenge! In just 30 days, I will show you the exact "step-by-step" method to redesign your life with daily intentions and progress. Let me guide, coach, and support you. Each day you will have access to a new training session. You will be introduced to new ideas or concepts. Time invested every day in the programme will build over the 30 days and put you in a powerful place in your life. Be extraordinary and seize life's boundless opportunities. Take the Mi365 30-Day Kickstart Challenge now. https://www.mi365.me ------------------------------------------------- I help everyday people achieve their goals & dreams!   Helping and coaching people in my expertise. And it is VERY satisfying to change people’s lives so they improve and change their health, finances, relationships, confidence, and mindset.   Connect With Me! Come join our free Pete Cohen's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/223961357935535/ Follow me on Instagram at  https://www.instagram.com/petecohen_/ About Pete Cohen: Pete Cohen is one of the world’s leading life coaches and keynote speakers. Hundreds of thousands of people from all over the world have been motivated and inspired by Pete’s presentations. He has professionally impacted the lives of thousands of people worldwide, including business executives, professional athletes, and everyday people.  Pete focuses on the importance of closing the gap in our lives between where we are and where we want to be, both personally and professionally.  It’s then all about coaching you to remove the obstacles that are in your way and helping you install the habits of success.   Pete is the author of 20 published books, several of which have been best-sellers across the world, including Shut the Duck Up, Habit Busting, Life DIY, and Sort Your Life Out. He has also presented his own show on TV called The Coach and was the resident Life Coach on GMTV for 12 years.