Tiny Leaps, Big Changes

Latest Episodes:

006 - So Good They Can't Ignore You Book Review Jan 13, 2016

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In this episode we talk about passion and why “follow your passion” is actually bad advice when given on it’s own. This is the first ever book review episode so go make yourself a cup of coffee because you are now listening to Tiny Leaps, Big Changes.

You Will Hear:

- Why following your passion may not be a good decision

- What you should be trying to do instead

- How to build a career you really love

Free Audio Book:

tinyleapsbook.com

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005 - 4 Awesome Alternatives to Meditation Jan 12, 2016

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In this episode we talk about the alternatives to meditation for those of us who just don’t like doing it. It’s time to break out the colored pencils because you are now listening to Tiny Leaps, Big Changes.

You Will Hear:

- Why journaling can be just as beneficial as meditation.

- How to develop a coloring practice to decrease your stress levels.

- Why yoga may be the best alternative to meditation.

- How flow can be used to decrease anxiety.

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Resources:

Journaling

huffingtonpost.com/jane-brunette/writing-meditation_b_4035166.html

Coloring

vitals.lifehacker.com/try-meditative-coloring-to-help-ease-stress-and-anxiety-1734692552

Yoga

health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/yoga-benefits-beyond-the-mat

Deliberate Practice (flow)

positivepsychlopedia.com/year-of-happy/benefits-of-flow/

Links:

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004 - Meditation, Wellness, and Your Brain Jan 11, 2016

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In this episode, we talk about meditation, wellness, and how it can actually change the physical characteristics of your brain. Sit back and go to your happy place because you are now listening to Tiny Leaps, Big Changes.

You will hear:

- What meditation can do for the gray matter in your brain

- How meditation makes you a better decision maker

- Why we are often anxious or scared when there is no need to be

Connect:

instagram.com/greggclunis

Resources:

psychologytoday.com/blog/use-your-mind-change-your-brain/201305/is-your-brain-meditation

psychologytoday.com/articles/200105/the-science-meditation

washingtonpost.com/news/inspired-life/wp/2015/05/26/harvard-neuroscientist-meditation-not-only-reduces-stress-it-literally-changes-your-brain/

iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/science-meditation

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003 - The Scientific Approach to Being More Productive Jan 10, 2016

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What would your life look like if you could get more done in less time? Would you go on vacation? Spend some more time with your loved ones? Well, whatever you would do, this episode just might help you accomplish it. It’s all about productivity baby so strap yourself in and stay focused because you are now listening to, Tiny Leaps, Big Changes.

In this Episode:

– Why we have such a hard time focusing throughout the day.

– One technique you can use to increase productivity instantly.

– How to avoid decision fatigue and get more done each day.

Connect With Pierrette:

smartproductivitysolutions.com/

Connect:

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Resources:

blog.bufferapp.com/the-science-of-focus-and-how-to-improve-your-attention-span

amazon.com/Thinking-Fast-Slow-Daniel-Kahneman/dp/0374533555

hbr.org/2012/01/train-your-brain-to-focus

Links:

Buffer

HBR article "Train Your Brain to Focus" by Paul Hammerness, MD, and Margaret Moore

Thinking Fast and Slow

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002 - How to Be More Creative Jan 06, 2016

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In this episode we’ll talk about the “idea muscle”, how to come up with better ideas and what that means for your life.

Welcome to another episode of “Tiny Leaps, Big Changes”, where I share simple, research-backed, strategies you can use to get more out of your life.

My name is Gregg Clunis and in episode 1 we talked about list making and how it could help reduce anxiety and increase your happiness. If you haven’t had a chance to listen to episode 1 I highly recommend you go back and do that but before you do let’s talk about ideas.

More specifically, where do ideas come from and how can we get more of them?

Key Points:

· Why making lists is just a start

· How ideas can create more opportunities

· Why inspiration is important

· How to use inspiration to move forward

Music By The Passion HiFi

thepassionhifi.com

Interested Reads:

blog.bufferapp.com/how-to-produce-more-great-ideas-according-to-science

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001 - Why You Should Make More Lists Jan 02, 2016

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In today’s episode we talk about how list making can help reduce anxiety and increase happiness. one thing I love doing is creating lists, but it turns out this is actually a very good thing because list-making is one of the most beneficial habits you or I can add to our toolkit.

Key Points:

· Why making lists is important

· How it can increase your happiness

· How to incorporate more list making into your life

000 - Tiny Leaps, Big Changes Dec 28, 2015

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In today’s episode, I introduce Tiny Leaps, Big Changes, and tell you about what this show is about and what my goals are..

Key Points:

· What is Tiny Leaps Big Changes and what it will be about.

· Who I am and why I am here

· What happens next and what you can do to support the show

· My promise with you, the listener, on what I will try to do with this show