Personal Development Unplugged

Making Tomorrow Even Greater Than Today This is a follow-up to FMQ 495, Making today great. Let's stack the decks even more by doing something today that makes tomorrow become today. It's almost guaranteed to be great and better than if you hadn't done this. And It's only 5 minutes to learn or be reminded of what you know but aren't doing. So let's make every day better than it is and grasp that success that's been just out of reach. Please share: https://personaldevelopmentunplugged.com/fmq-496-making-tomorrow-even-greater-than-today And the video of this recording can be found here https://youtu.be/qRlxRoICWjM Shine Brightly

The State of "I've Got This" | Personal Development Techniques 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 The Power of Anchoring Your Confidence "When you connect a physical gesture to a powerful emotional state, you create a shortcut to confidence that works even when your mind is trying to talk you out of it." - P

Let's Make Today Great! So many go through their day and are simply hoping it goes OK. And it might, but probably won't and definitely won't be as good as it could. And I don't want just a good day for you, I want you to have great days that build upon themselves into a GREAT LIFE! And it's simple, easy and takes no more effort than you're using anyway. So come with me for 5 minutes and let's muse and start creating greatness. Please share so all you know can benefit too: https://personaldevelopmentunplugged.com/fmq-495-lets-make-today-great/ Here's the video link https://youtu.be/bBgRYHwhsJo Shine Brightly

Navigating Indecision: A Simple Process to Move Forward Hey there, amazing friend! Ever caught yourself going round and round in circles, totally stuck on making a decision? That feeling where your brain just won't settle on which path to take? I've been there too, and in today's episode, I'm sharing exactly how to break free from that frustrating loop! I open up about my own battles with confusion and that knot-in-your-stomach anxiety that shows up when we're faced with choices. But don't worry - I've got something special for you today: a super practical process that will help you cut through the mental fog and finally move forward. Together, we'll explore how to tap into your imagination (yes, it's way more powerful than you think!) and discover the symbolic representations of what's really going on. It's amazing how our minds can show us the answers when we know how to look! What You'll Learn Today: Why indecision feels so uncomfortable (and why that's actually useful!) My step-by-step visualization proc

Stop Lying To Yourself We all do it, we all say things that are not quite true, and when we do, our unconscious mind listens in. And thereby hangs a problem because what you say about how you feel and how you really feel sets up conflicts and also might just get you what you don't want. Yes, I know I'm being ambiguous because you need to listen and hear this for it to make complete sense and get what you want. Short and sweet Please share: https://personaldevelopmentunplugged.com/fmq-494-stop-lying-to-yourself/ Shine Brightly

Personal Development Unplugged: You CAN Achieve Anything - Here's How to Overcome Overwhelm & Regret Are you feeling stuck with too many goals and dreams but accomplishing none of them? In this eye-opening episode, Paul Clough shares a powerful but simple strategy to transform overwhelm into focused action and achieve what truly matters to you. 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 The 3-Step Process to Achieve Anything: Get all your goals out of your head - Write down every single goal, dream, and aspiration without editing or judging Identify your ONE most important goal - Ask yourself: "If I coul

The 2 Second Game Changer Sometimes we can react to others, when we look back, in a way that was not helpful. Sometimes it just leads to arguments, or is that just me? Maybe we feel accused, guilty, and we attack back, and it's completely unnecessary. So here's the game changer I heard, and it just works. It diffuses that rash retort and gives you the resource to communicate in a calm way and you may just appear intelligent on the way too!!    :O) And all you have to do is listen for 5 minutes and I'll share all with you Please share: https://personaldevelopmentunplugged.com/fmq-493-the-2-second-game-changer/ And the video is here: https://youtu.be/Y3KCVfcsED4 Shine Brightly

Making Anxiety Your Friend Transforming Anxiety into Your Best Friend Hey beautiful souls! Paul here, and I'm SO excited to share this week's episode with you! Ever thought about what anxiety is REALLY trying to tell you? What if I told you that those anxious feelings aren't your enemy but actually your protector in disguise? In this episode, I'm taking you on a journey to completely flip how you view anxiety. This isn't just theory - we're diving into practical techniques I've used with hundreds of clients that ACTUALLY WORK. What You'll Discover: The surprising truth about anxiety's protective nature (this changed everything for me!) My step-by-step process for having a conversation WITH your anxiety How to transform this relationship from battle to partnership Real, actionable steps to move toward your dreams while feeling genuinely safe This isn't about pushing anxiety away or "managing" it - it's about bringing it closer and understanding what it's been trying to tell you all along! The transformation

Change Your State Instantly Would you like to change from being, say, feeling down to a state of resourcefulness? Or any other state that you think would be beneficial.   I think we all would, wouldn't we? So, in this 5-minute quickie, let's learn to do it right now! And listen right to the end because I have added another state to really make a difference to your performance in life. And when you have, please send me your feedback and share what you learned with anyone and everyone https://personaldevelopmentunplugged.com/fmq-492-change-your-state-instantly And here's the video of the recording  https://youtu.be/yWP8ozB_YSw Shine Brightly

Feeling ANXIOUS? Transform It Into CALM! Personal Development Unplugged Hey, beautiful souls! This week on the podcast, I'm taking you on a transformative journey from anxiety to calm. Not just theory—we're diving into a PRACTICAL process you can use anytime those anxious feelings start creeping in. What You'll Discover in This Episode: The body-mind connection of anxiety and why identifying WHERE you feel it makes all the difference A powerful guided visualization that transforms anxiety into something completely different (and yes, it WORKS!) How specific colors can become your secret weapons against anxious thoughts My step-by-step approach to rewriting the stories that keep anxiety alive This episode isn't just about feeling better for a moment—it's about developing a TOOLBOX you can use whenever life gets overwhelming. I'll walk you through the entire process with the gentle guidance I'm known for, helping you access resources you already have within yourself (even if you don't realize it yet!). I've s

Steps To Success Let's Make It Easy A 5-minute Quickie muse on making success come easy (you'll still need the effort). We often forget the times in the past when we learned something special or achieved success—it didn't come easy. You had to work at it, and you probably had a method to help. What was that? You also didn't learn the good 'stuff', the things you're excellent at, by taking massive jumps, because that would have confused you and re-railed you. Let's revisit and make sure you can use what you learned back then to create more of the same Please share what you learn, support others and if you would, support the podcast by sharing it and the episode: https://personaldevelopmentunplugged.com/fmq-491-steps-to-success/ ‎   And the video link https://youtu.be/82nJFRyC6LQ Shine Brightly

Healing From Emotional Wounds Healing Negative Emotions In this extended episode, Paul Clough tackles the persistent negative emotions that many of us struggle with - those emotional wounds from our past that seem to linger despite our best efforts to move on. Episode Highlights Paul introduces a gentle process for resolving emotional wounds that doesn't involve regression therapy Important safety note: For deep trauma or abuse issues, Paul strongly recommends working with a professional therapist Why negative emotions persist: Our unconscious mind is still running old protection programs from our younger self The goal: Teaching our unconscious mind that we have more resources and wisdom now than we did back then The Process Identify what resources you needed back then that you have now Confidence, calmness, curiosity, love, or simply knowing "this too shall pass" Connect with memories when you've felt these positive emotions The Inner Child Healing Exercise Identify when you first felt this negative e

You Don't Know How Good You Are I believe we totally underestimate our skills and what we could achieve if we knew just how good we are. Sometimes, we hide behind that old limiting belief of "I'm Not Good Enough". If only we knew, but how do you find out what you excel in? Well, in this 5-minute quickie, I will share one way, but you must be brave. The result of being that little bit brave will be so revealing and maybe set you off on a wonderful adventure of achieving wonderful experiences. Hmmmmmmm....... Please be brave and share too: https://personaldevelopmentunplugged.com/fmq-490-you-dont-know-how-good-you-are And the video https://youtu.be/8Um2ZfuQw3Y Shine Brightly

Anxiety Toolbox: Your Roadmap to Inner Peace | Personal Development Unplugged Hey there, my brave souls. Let's talk about something we all experience but rarely discuss openly: anxiety. I know what it feels like to be stopped in your tracks by worry, panic, and those overwhelming moments that make you feel like you can't breathe. That's why today's episode is all about building your personal "Anxiety Toolbox"—real strategies that actually work. This isn't about quick band-aid solutions. We're diving deep into: The crucial difference between temporary relief and genuine healing Practical techniques you can use RIGHT NOW to shift your mental state How to create healthy distance from anxious thoughts Breathing exercises that rewire your nervous system Transforming your internal dialogue from fear to empowerment These aren't just theories. These are proven strategies I've used myself and seen work for countless individuals struggling with anxiety. By the end of this episode, you'll have a toolkit that gives you

Pulling Weeds, Planting Flowers for a RICH Life I overheard this whilst listening to an episode of the Modern Wisdom podcast. I felt compelled to share, especially as sharing is a major part of the Personal Development Unplugged podcast. It's such a simple metaphor and one, if you follow the meaning, your life will change for the better. So please, take the next 5 minutes to change your life and those around you. Then, please pay it forward https://personaldevelopmentunplugged.com/fmq-489-pulling-weeds-planting-flowers-for-a-rich-life Shine Brightly

Boost Your Self Worth Finding Your True Self-Worth | Personal Development Unplugged Have you ever felt like you're just not enough? I've been there too. In today's episode of Personal Development Unplugged, I'm opening up about the journey to genuine self-worth and how it can transform every aspect of your life. I want to talk honestly about what it feels like to be truly comfortable in your own skin—to trust yourself, honour your achievements, and face life's challenges with quiet confidence. This isn't about perfection; it's about embracing who you really are. In our conversation today, I'm sharing: A simple visualization practice that helped me reconnect with my authentic self The finger-thumb technique I use daily to remind myself of my worth when doubts creep in How I identified the core fears holding me back (and how you can too) The exact questions I ask myself to challenge those limiting beliefs we all struggle with These aren't just concepts—they're real practices that have made a difference in my

Negative Emotions Do We Push Away or Be Curious We've all experienced negative emotions, and the first thing we tend to do is think, "I don't like this" and try to push it away or try to ignore it.   And what happens is that it simply disappears - NO IT DOESN'T it grows stronger and keeps on coming back a little stronger each time - Am I right?   And when it does it grows from being a little anxiousness to full-blown anxiety, panic and the underlying emotion gets even stronger - you fill in the blank Or If you get curious, sit in that feeling and wonder. What to wonder? well, that's in this episode so press play and we'll begin.   Then please share: https://personaldevelopmentunplugged.com/fmq-488-negative-emotions-do-we-push-away-or-be-curious And the video link https://youtu.be/RFp6_3EDi00 Shine Brightly

Understanding What Others Are Thinking and Feeling How to Truly Understand Others – The Power of Perceptual Positioning wished you could really get where someone else is coming from? Whether it’s family, colleagues, or even people you just can’t seem to agree with—understanding others can be a game-changer. In this episode, we’re diving into perceptual positioning, a simple yet powerful way to see the world from different perspectives. It’s like stepping into someone else’s shoes—but with a practical twist that actually works.

The BS of Multi-Tasking This simple process could well change your life and achievements forever. We've all felt overwhelmed by trying to do too many things, and in effect, doing little or all of them below your standard, which then leads to more overwhelm and all manner of negative emotions and limiting beliefs. And I make no apologies for the simplicity of this advice and it's as old as the hills yet so few use it - boy that's so sad  :O( So take out 5 minutes, take out a piece of paper and a pen and let's change all of that. Your thanks can be in the form of sharing this with everyone who you think needs it https://personaldevelopmentunplugged.com/fmq-487-the-bs-of-multi-tasking Shine Brightly

Cultivating a Positive Mindset: Your Path to Empowerment Hey, you! Ever wonder how some people stay positive, even when life throws curveballs? It’s not about ignoring problems—it’s about tackling them with the right mindset. In this episode, we’re cutting through the fluff and diving deep into real ways to shift from negativity to empowerment.