Tiny Leaps, Big Changes

Latest Episodes:

437 - How to Stop Caring What People Think Nov 29, 2019

Show notes

In this episode we talk about how to stop caring so much about what other people think. I think many of us struggle with this worry about everybody else and what they think about us. I talk about how we can stop filtering ourselves through what we believe others think.

Key Points:

· Why you have to start with you

· It's not about you, it's about them

· Question your thinking

· Keep things in perspective

Notable Quote:

“I get that this isn't something you fix overnight. You fix it over time. You keep working on it and you keep trying to catch yourself and you forgive yourself when you screw up and eventually you get there.” – Gregg Clunis

Important Links:

https://medium.com/personal-growth/what-i-learned-when-i-stopped-caring-about-what-other-people-thought-of-me-b536324a1f97

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/where-science-meets-the-steps/201610/8-ways-stop-worrying-about-what-other-people-think

436 - What I'm Thankful For (2019) Nov 28, 2019

Show notes

In today’s episode I share all the things I am thankful for this year. Although this is a little different from my standard how-to type episodes, but the purpose of this episode really to recognize what I am grateful for and to inspire you to as well.

Notable Quote:

“We need to be showing gratitude and gratefulness in our day to day lives. Because the more we focus on what we have and the more we focus on the things that we love and that we appreciate in our lives, one the more value we'll get out of those things and those people.” – Gregg Clunis

435 - The Truth About Calories and Fat Loss Nov 27, 2019

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In today’s episode I read an article from Jennifer Trepeck which is the very first article on the Tiny Leaps website. And I wanted read it for you to share her wisdom and encourage you to connect with her deeper. I think the article itself is phenomenal and hope you do as well.

Key Notes:

· Why Calories In vs. Out doesn’t work

· What you should focus on instead

· Calorie Quality over quantity

Important Links:

http://tinyleaps.fm/the-truth-about-calories-and-fat-loss/

434 - 10 Interesting Facts About Me Nov 26, 2019

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In today’s episode I mix it up and talk about some things you might not know about me! If you're curious about who the heck Gregg Clunis is, and if you're a longtime listener, then this will probably fill in some of the gaps that you maybe just don't know about me, my journey, my hobbies and inspirations.

I talk about:

· My journey growing up

· How I came to create Tiny Leaps

· A few of my struggles and successes

· A few of my hobbies

Notable Quote:

“Without that immigration, without moving to the States, without seeing my parent’s sort of start over from scratch without having the experiences that we had, I would not believe the things I do now.” – Gregg Clunis

433 - Anxiety 101 Nov 25, 2019

Show notes

In today’s episode I talk about the basics of anxiety. This is something we've talked about a lot on this show, but the more we understand it and the more tricks and strategies we have to tackle it, the better off I think we are. We will fill in some of our gaps and add a real understanding about what anxiety is, what it does, how our brains are handling it, like what's actually happening up there when we feel anxious and what we can do about.

Key Points:

· What anxiety is

· How it affects us

· How anxiety works in our brains

· What we can do to about anxiety

Notable Quote:

“When you have that feeling of anxiety, it is a surefire sign that you were not living in the present.” – Gregg Clunis

Important Links:

betterhelp.com

https://www.healthline.com/health/anxiety#natural-remedies

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3684250/

432 - Progress Above All Explained Nov 22, 2019

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In today’s episode I explore the term “progress uber alles”. I talk about what it means when directly translated and where the saying comes from. We also explore what it means in our day to day lives and progressing forward each day.

Key Points:

· What "progress uber alles" means

· Where the saying comes from

· Why progress over passion

· How progress leads to passion

Notable Quote:

“As long as we're making progress every single day, we're doing the right thing.” – Gregg Clunis

431 - How to Use Your First Hour Nov 21, 2019

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In today’s episode, I talk about how the first hour is a powerful part of your day, and what I think is the most important thing to do in that time. I also explain how this can help you take control of your day and keep your life moving forward.

Key Points:

· What the most important to do first is

· Why owning your morning means owning your day

· How to start where you are now

Notable Quote:

“You need to pick an area and put your efforts there. Put your focus there, put your time there, prioritize it, and then eventually you re-balance.” – Gregg Clunis

430 - One Habit That Changed My Life Nov 20, 2019

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In this episode I talk about the number one habit that has affected my life the most and created the most change for me. It is a habit that helped me create Tiny Leaps and write my book. And I think many of us could use this to build more and accomplish more in our lives.

Key Points:

· What my biggest strength is

· How it came from my weaknesses

· Why to look at the flip side of your weaknesses

· Why you need to start on your goals right now

Notable Quote:
“You have to be willing to go through that journey… I think many of you forget that the only thing stopping you from changing your life is your own willingness to make the sacrifice.” – Gregg Clunis

429 - The Science of Motivation Nov 19, 2019

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In today’s episode I talk about the Science around Motivation. We tend to talk about motivation a lot because most of us are sort of either struggling to have enough of it or we think we don't have enough of it. But is motivation really a problem?

Key Points:

· What causes motivations in our brain chemistry

· The role dopamine plays in our motivation

· How to get motivated when you aren't focused

· How rewards can fuel motivation

Notable Quote:

“But if we're struggling to feel motivated, if we're having a tough day of focus, we just don't want to do things anymore. What we need to do is train our brains to focus on the reward of that task.” – Gregg Clunis

Important Links:

http://blog.idonethis.com/the-science-of-motivation-your-brain-on-dopamine/

www.magicspoon.com/tiny

www.tiny.fm

428 - My Top 5 Books on Productivity Nov 18, 2019

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In this episode I share with you the top five books I recommend right now if you are trying to become more productive, if you want to get more stuff done on a day to day basis and just what I think you should be reading to change the way you think about productivity in your daily life.

Key Points:

· My top 5 recommendations

· A bonus sixth book

· How these books all tie into a more efficient day to day

Important Links:

http://tinyleaps.fm/shop/

amazon.com/ONE-Thing-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-Results

amazon.com/Essentialism-Disciplined-Pursuit-Less

amazon.com/4-Hour-Workweek

amazon.com/Power-Less-Limiting

amazon.com/Compound-Effect