Designing Your Life Today

Using What You Have to Win - October Theme Make October Your Time The fastest way to succeed is to understand more about yourself. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council talks about October's theme, using what you have to win. Get a sneak peek in to what you will learn about your ability to win. Photo by Kyle Glenn on Unsplash

What Happens When Downplaying Your Power Letting Your Confidence Flow Downplaying your power can effect you mentally, physically and emotionally. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council shares insights on what happens when downplaying your power. Find out some compelling reasons for letting your power flow. Today's show will definitely give you a confidence boost. Mentions: Do Life with Power Mug (photo)

Understanding What Makes You Powerful Release Your Power to Achieve The person you truly are is what makes you powerful, but challenges can convince you that you are not. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council discusses Understanding What Makes You Powerful. Find out what it takes to minimize challenges, as well as overcome them when necessary. Also, discover what keeps you from "doing life with power". Mentions: - "Do Life with Power" Tee (pictured). Click to view more.

Understanding the Difference Between Your Emotions and Intuition Decision Making Made Easier Have you ever heard that you should follow your gut, whenever you have a tough decision to make? That may be true, but that tingle you feel when deciding something may be your emotions talking and not your intuition. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council discusses Understanding the Difference Between Your Emotions and Intuition. If you have ever wondered about the difference, today you will get more insight and clarity. Knowing the difference will help you make the right decision, as well as take the right actions.

How to Quickly Get Back on Track Giving Your Mind a Power Boost There are some days when you may not feel like doing anything. If you feel like you are off track with your fitness goals or other goals, today's show is for you. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council shares a strategy on How to Quickly Get Back on Track. Maybe it's time to look deeper inside to find out what may be holding you back or stopping you from getting important things done. Find out what to do to get the boost you need and get back on track with goal achievement.

How to Find Value in Your Life's Journey Why You Need a Power Achiever's Identity Have you ever stopped to pay attention to your daily thoughts and actions? Where are they taking you? On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council discusses How to Find Value in Your Life's Journey. Discover important reasons why you need a power achievers identity, so you can claim your best life. Start embracing who you are with confidence. With everything that's going on today, take the time to figure out where you fit in and why you are here. Also, find out what's coming up in September.

How to Achieve Your Goal of Becoming an Author Learn from Bestselling Author Jeannie Fredrick Have you always wanted to become an author, but you are not quite sure how to make your dream happen? On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council interviews bestselling author Jeannie Fredrick. Discover how to achieve your goal of becoming an author. Jeannie shares strategies for becoming a new author. She also, explains the power of teamwork, as well as the key to getting the help you may need, as a new writer. If you are having trouble focusing or staying on track, this is an interview you must hear. This show will inspire achiever's from all walks of life. Mentioned on Show: Book: Abruptly Alone: A Widow's Memoir Book: Do You Know Me?: Poems About the Sea

Emotional Energies that Completely Stop Achievement Take Control and Become An Unstoppable Success In order to have the life you deserve or to achieve the goals you have set, you have to start where you are, with what you have. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council discusses emotional energies that completely stop achievement. It is difficult to do your best when there are energies that effect your attitude. Find out about two strong energies that can interfere with your success and what you can do about it.

How to Talk Yourself into Good Health Know How to Use Your Power Whether you accept it or believe it or not, your thoughts help to create your life. It is interesting that when people hear the truth they find reasons not to accept it. On today's Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council discusses How to Talk Yourself into Good Health. You are stronger than you think you are and it is time to put your attention on your strengths. Find out the power in talking yourself into being your strongest. Mentioned on the show: Book: The Seeds of Greatness Article: The Power of Positive Talking

Recognizing Your Magnificence Solidifying Your Powerful Identity In spite of everything that is going on, you still have the power to recover or keep excelling. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council explains the importance of recognizing your magnificence. With everything that is going on in our world today, it's time to solidify your powerful identity. The key is to restore or elevate the you that is designed to win. Find out what it means to recognize your magnificence and start "doing life with power!" today. Resources for You: - New Course. Discover how to Shift to Your Magnificent Life. Click - Join us on Facebook or Twitter, Instagram. - Get the "Power Up Today" Newsletter. Simply text the word, "POWERUP" to 42828 and get more tips on "doing life with power". - Power Books of the Month: 1. Dare to Be Yourself PowerShift

Understanding the Power of Your Voice Using Your Voice to Control Your Destiny What we do is ultimately what matters; however, it is what we say that prompts action. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council gives insight into understanding the power of your voice. Find out how to use your voice to control your destiny. This is a show you must listen to, if you want to understand how you can stop letting the world control the direction of your life. Resources for You: - New Course. Discover how to Shift to Your Magnificent Life. Click - Article: https://www.aarp.org/work/small-business/info-2020/surviving-coronavirus-pandemic.html - Get the "Power Up Today" Newsletter. Simply text the word, "POWERUP" to 42828 and get more tips on "doing life with power". - Power Books of the Month: 1. Dare to Be Yourself PowerShift

How to Feel Comfortable Asking for Business Making Your Business Thrive COVID-19 may not be the only reason your business isn't thriving. There are different reasons why your does not thrive. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council shares how to feel comfortable asking for business. Learn some of the reasons why you may have a challenge asking for business and get solutions to overcome them. Resources for You: - New Course. Discover how to Shift to Your Magnificent Life. Click - Article: https://www.aarp.org/work/small-business/info-2020/surviving-coronavirus-pandemic.html - Get the "Power Up Today" Newsletter. Simply text the word, "POWERUP" to 42828 and get more tips on "doing life with power". - Power Books of the Month: 1. Dare to Be Yourself PowerShift

Finding Your Way Back to Success Putting Your Attention on Your Best Self When you are expressing who you really are, you will value yourself and so will others. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council shares strategies for finding your way back to success. When you discover who you really are both professionally and personally, you will understand how to get paid for doing what you love. This is the beginning of finding your way back to success. It is time for you to start putting your attention on your best self. Resources for You: - New Course. Discover how to Shift to Your Magnificent Life. Click - Join us on Facebook or Twitter. - Get the "Power Up Today" Newsletter. Simply text the word, "POWERUP" to 42828 and get more tips on "doing life with power". - Power Books of the Month: 1. Dare to Be Yourself PowerShift

Making Your Brain Work for You How to Improve Your Results When your brain is working efficiently, goal achievement and the results you are after will improve. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council shares strategies for making your brain work for you. When it comes to focusing and using your imagination to achieve goals, having a healthy brain is a must. Use some of the strategies Pat Council uses to sharpen her brain, so she can focus. Resources for You: - New Course. Discover how to Shift to Your Magnificent Life. Click - Get the "Power Up Today" Newsletter. Simply text the word, "POWERUP" to 42828 and get more tips on "doing life with power". - Power Books of the Month: 1. Dare to Be Yourself PowerShift

Creating Your New Normal Why Create Your New Normal, Now What does the new normal look like? If we do not know, shouldn't we play a role in creating the new normal? On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council shares insight on creating your new normal. Discover some of the pertinent questions to ask yourself, as you continue to solidify your goals. Prepare yourself to start bringing out the magnificence in you. Resources for You: - New Course. Discover how to Shift to Your Magnificent Life. Click - Get the "Power Up Today" Newsletter. Simply text the word, "POWERUP" to 42828 and get more tips on "doing life with power". - Power Books of the Month: 1. Dare to Be Yourself PowerShift

Making Distractions Work for You How to Produce with Distractions There are a lot of people setting up home based businesses these days and that requires focus. Sometimes distractions can slow down or stop productivity. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council shares strategies for Making Distractions Work for You. When you are use to leaving the house each day to go to work in an office or to a place of business, it is easy to let in distractions. Until you are able to focus at will, discover the keys to making distractions work for you. Resources for You: - New Course. Discover how to Shift to Your Magnificent Life. Click - Join us on Facebook or Twitter, Instagram. Post you at home workout #Funpowerworkout - Get the "Power Up Today" Newsletter. Simply text the word, "POWERUP" to 42828 and get more tips on "doing life with power". - Power Books of the Month: 1. Dare to Be Yourself PowerShift

Characteristics of An Empowering Relationship Making Win-Win Connections A large part of your success is based on the friendships you develop. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council shares some of the Characteristics of An Empowering Relationship. Your inner circle is very important, but we sometimes stay connected to people that do not serve us nor do we serve them. Create an empowering circle of friends by knowing what to look for. On today's Wonderful Wednesday on Designing Your Life Today, discover the keys to building relationships that do not hindered you on your achievement journey. Resources for You: - New Course. Discover how to Shift to Your Magnificent Life. Click - Join us on Facebook or Twitter, Instagram. Post you at home workout #Funpowerworkout - Get the "Power Up Today" Newsletter. Simply text the word, "POWERUP" to 42828 and get more tips on "doing life with power". - Power Books of the Month: 1. Dare to Be Yourself PowerShift

Make Working Out at Home Fun Back on Track with Your Fitness Going through this COVID-19 pandemic can bring about extra stress. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council shares how to Make Working Out at Home Fun. Because of the extra stress, Pat's solution to was to break out the comfort food. She had to hit pause and get back on track. You will enjoy listening to today's episode of Designing Your Life Today as you learn how to add some variety to your at home work out. If you have gotten away from your fitness during the pandemic, get back on track by adding a little fun. Also, hear a positive, inspiring song for winners. This is sure to make you "do life with power™!" Resources and Mentioned in Today's Show: - Blog: Favorite Podcasts to Listen to While Working Out - Beach Body Fitness - Workout Gear Mentioned: - Gazelle - Fabletics for Women and Men - Dumbbell Set - New Course. Discover how to Shift to Your Magnificent Life. Click - Join us on Facebook or Twitter, Instagram. Post you at home workout #Funpowerworkout - Get the "Power Up Today" Newsletter. Simply text the word, "POWERUP" to 42828 and get more tips on "doing life with power". - Power Books of the Month: 1. Dare to Be Yourself PowerShift

Using This COVID Time to Improve Your Life How to Pinpoint Areas for Personal Growth Many people are saying they can not wait for COVID-19 to be over, so we can all get on with our lives. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council discusses Using This COVID Time to Improve Your Life. There are some who refer to the pandemic as the new normal. Why are we allowing a disease to control our lives? It's not controlling it for the better. We can still "do life with power". Get insight as to how to use this COVID time to improve your life. Listen to Designing Your Life Today and use the insight to take control of your inspired destiny. Resources for You: - New Course. Discover how to Shift to Your Magnificent Life. Click - Join us on Facebook or Twitter. - Get the "Power Up Today" Newsletter. Simply text the word, "POWERUP" to 42828 and get more tips on "doing life with power". - Power Books of the Month: 1. Dare to Be Yourself 2. PowerShift

What's Personal about Wealth You Can Still Design Your Dream Lifestyle Find out what's preventing you from taking control and moving forward with success on Designing Your Life Today featuring Pat Council. As we discuss what's personal about wealth and explain how you can still designing your dream lifestyle. Get inspired to tap into your magnificent self.

Bringing Clarity and Direction to Your Success The Most Important Question Are you struggling with trying to figure out which way and what to do with you life? All the new changes taking place in our world, may bring with confusion about what to do when it comes to achieving the goals you set. On Designing Your Life Today, Goal Achievement Strategist and Business Coach, Pat Council shares insights on Bringing Clarity and Direction to Your Success. Find out the most important question to ask yourself and get on the right track. Suggestions: - Visit https://designingyourlifetoday.com for more ideas and resources for success.

Your Time to Find Meaning How to Find Meaning Designing Your Life Today featuring Goal Achievement Strategist and Business Coach Pat Council is back to share inspirational words as well as ideas and strategies to help you get back on track and stay on track amid the Coronavirus. The shut in time as a result of COVID-19, is your time to find meaning. Today's show is all about How to Find Meaning. Listen and get three strategies and find meaning, while becoming the successful person you have always wanted to be.

How is Your Mindset and Time Management Questions to Make Goal Setting Clearer You can have the best plan of action, but if your mindset is not on the right track, it will be almost impossible to achieve your goals. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council shares questions to help you access how is your mindset and time management. These are two extremely important factors when it comes to both goal setting and goal achievement.

Paying Attention to Your Self-Care Questions to Ask Yourself about Health and Fitness As you set your goals for 2020, get some insight into some of the best questions to ask yourself. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council discusses the importance of paying attention to your self-care. Ask specific questions and provide the answers that will help you set more effective goals when it comes to your self-care, health and fitness.

Keys to Making Productive Decisions for 2020 Your Year-End Assessment As 2019 is in the count down phase there are 39 days left in December 31st. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council shares 4 keys to making productive decisions for 2020. Make your year-end assessment count. In order to set the most energetic and effective goals for 2020, you want to be sure you are making productive decisions. Once you understand the keys, setting goals will be clearer and you will be more confident. Photo by Estée Janssens on Unsplash

What Creates Your Flow for Success Discovering the Flow for Your Life Technical glitches prevented us from airing this podcast. Designed for Wonderful Wednesday, this show on Designing Your Life Today featuring Pat Council shares insights on how to make achievement easier by putting attention on the wonderful internal gifts you have. Discover what creates your flow for success. Learning more about your natural tendencies will help you get into the flow for a more successful life.

3 Strategies for 2020 Success Achieve Big in 2020 The time to get ready for 2020 is now, but no matter what goals you set, you must tap into your magnificence to achieve them. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council shares 3 strategies for 2020 success. There is no time like the present to position yourself to achieve big.

How to Set Energetic Effective Goals Reset for Success There is more to setting goals than simply writing down all the things you desire. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council gives insight into how to set energetic effective goals. If you are going to achieve your goals in 2020, take the time to learn how to set the goals that will inspire you to achieve results. Discover three powerful strategies to help reset your success track. Position yourself to make 2020 your year of excellence and magnificence. Discover more at https://www.designingyourlifetoday.com

Taking a Look at You Where is Your Mindset As you reflect on this year, before you set your 2020 goals, it is important to look beyond business goals. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council discusses the importance of taking a look at you. Tune in to your mindset and become aware of the strengths you need to achieve your 2020 goals.

Why You Should Stick to Your Dream Ignoring the Fear from Others What does it mean when you are talked out of your dream? Find out on Designing Your Life Today as Pat Council shares three compelling reasons why you stick to your dream. Get reasons for not turning your power over to someone else who has their own set of challenges to deal with. Take charge of your destiny and even if it appears not to be working, today's Designing Your Life Today podcast will inspire you to stay the course.

The Truth about Passive Income What You Need to Know Have you ever wondered what it really takes to establish passive income? There are a few truths you need to know that will make your journey a lot easier. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council, The Truth about Passive Income. There is something about going into something new with your eyes wide open that will help you be more prepared.

The Value of Traveling A Great Way to Minimize Fear Are you allowing fear of the unknown or experiencing something new to stop you from traveling. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council gives an interesting insight on the value of traveling. Getting to experience new cultures can be more rewarding than imagined. Opening your mind is a great way to minimize fear, listen to Designing Your Life Today and discover how. Photo by Porapak Apichodilok from Pexels

Detoxing for Mental Clarity An Amazing Detox Method for Thinking and Succeeding Can toxins really slow down your thinking or cause brain fog that slows success? When it comes to goal achievement focus and mental sharpness is a must. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council shares her latest method she uses for detoxing for mental clarity. Find out a simple way to start detoxing your mind and body. Photo by Vegan Liftz on Unsplash

How Fear Prevents You From Receiving Where are You Putting Your Energy Have you ever wondered why you aren't receiving the things you desire? A great deal has to do with how you feel and where you are putting your energy. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council, explains how fear prevents you from receiving. She discusses how where you are putting your energy may be a big obstacle. The good part is, you can take control of your energy, pay attention to your actions and turn things around. When you make the right adjustments, you will be open up to receive and achievement will be easier. Photo by Federico Beccari on Unsplash

Turning Your New Idea Into a Profit Doing What It Takes to Get an Income If you have an idea for a new product or service, you want to do everything you can to produce a profitable product. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council shares strategies for turning your new ideas into a profit. Make sure your product is what the consumer market is looking for by using some of the ideas shared in today's Designing Your Life Today. Photo by Suzy Hazelwood from Pexels

Why People Procrastination While Achieving Acknowledging Truth to Control Fear Is it a lack of discipline when people procrastinate on achieving their goals? On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council discusses why people procrastinate while achieving. Fear does play a role. When you discover and acknowledge the truth about what's behind your fear, somehow procrastination becomes easier to deal with and overcome. Photo by Pedro da Silva on Unsplash

How Fear Makes You Hungry Adopting a New Health Habit When it comes to overeating or eating way too much junk food, there maybe a cause that's never been considered. On Designing Your Life Today, Goal Achievement Strategist and Business Coach, Pat Council explores how fear makes you hungry. Find out why fear could be at the root of overeating and get some strategies for taking control of what and when you eat. Make it easier to start adopting new health habits. Let this "Tone It Up Tuesday" inspire you to get to the root of what maybe sabotaging your fitness efforts. Photo by Alexandra Gorn on Unsplash

7 Habits that Stop Success Cold How Fear Derails Success There is still time to achieve more before the year ends. It could be a simple as eliminating habits that stop success cold. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council shares 7 habits that stop success cold and how how it all connects to fear. Find out the impact that fear can have on achievement, even when you don't realize it. As you listen to habits that stop success cold, discover if there are any other habits preventing you from achieving.

Creating a Successful Product Saving Time and Money in Business When it comes to creating a successful product, listening and asking the right questions matter. Discover how you can save time and money in your business with 4 easy to follow strategies. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council discusses in details the path for creating a successful product. Also, get ideas on how to come up with new products.

The Importance of Taming Your Inner Critic How Your Inner Critic Affects More Than You Have you ever had a great idea and then talk yourself out of it? It could be your inner critic, talk you out of your destiny. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council explains the importance of taming your inner critic. When it comes to going for your best in life or believing you deserve more, your inner critic can cause you to derail your most important goals and dreams. Discover why you want to take control of your inner critic, so you can design your best life and get the outcome you are expecting. You will also be inspire to take action once you discover how your inner critic affects more than you. Tame your inner critic and have a better relationship with yourself. Photo by Jan Prokes from Pexels

Are You Setting Fear Based Goals Setting Goals from a Position of Power Find out if you are setting fear based goals. We are back with new and relevant topics to help you set goals from a position of power and to provide strategies to help you accomplish them. On Designing Your Life Today, Goal Achievement Strategist and Business Coach, Pat Council provide insight to help you determine if you are setting fear based goals. Whether you are rebuilding, transitioning or you are ready to go to the next level, today's podcast will give you something to think about as you set your 2020 goals. Mentioned on Show: - Business Trends and Techniques for Success in 2020 (Visit patcouncil.com for more workshops.) - Designing Your Life Today, Facebook Text the word "POWERUP" to 42828 to receive our newsletter filled with information to help you streamline your success and achieve your goals Photo by Renáta-Adrienn on Unsplash

Why Your Character Matters Most When it comes to your character, you must face the real you if you want to succeed. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council explains why your character matters most. When you struggle with achievement, the answer may not be a lack of know-how. It may be something inside you. We have heard that character is important, but why? Find out on Designing Your Life Today.

Why You Should Create a Non-Judgmental Goal When it comes to setting goals, do you spend more time talking yourself out of setting goals you are truly passionate about. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council explains why you should create a non-judgmental goal. Finally get reasons to open up and set the goals you have always wanted to. Today's podcast will boost your confidence and set you free to create goals that will inspire you.

When It's Not Okay to Go Backwards There are times when things happen in life that causes us to have to take a step backwards. There are also times when we do things that makes going backwards an even more unpleasant experience. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council explains when it's not okay to go backwards and what you can do about it. Get a little preventive information and some solutions if you have take a few steps away from achieving your goals. Get back on track and repair relationships while creating a better plan for your success.

Is Your Belief System Hurting You We all have a belief system, but have you taken a look at yours, lately. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council ask questions that will help you answer the question: Is your belief system hurting you? With all the things going on in society today, it pays to take a look at your belief system. Being clear about what you are accepting in everyday life can help you determine if your beliefs are sabotaging your achievement. Photo by Lum3n.com from Pexels

Why You Should Never Give Up Have you ever talk yourself into quitting something or giving up. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council explains why you should never give up. Get the inspiration you need to keep going until you achieve by listening to today's podcast. Get inspired to stick with your fitness goals or any other goals you have set for 2019.

Your Freedom is In Your Authenticity Find out what it really means to be free when it comes to your daily life. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council explains why your freedom is in your authenticity. Being someone other than who you are meant to be can affect how you achieve your goals. Use the insight from today's podcast to courageously be yourself.

Skills that Help You Win There are certain skills we were not taught in school and in some cases, they were not encourage as we grew up. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council shares four skills that help you win. Learning these skills will sharpen your success and achievement rate throughout life. Each of these skills are easy to learn and they will help improve your relationships.

How to Boost Your Results No matter how you slice it, if you want more, you have to find ways to put out more of the right energy. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council shares three strategies that explain how to boost your results. Discover more about putting out the kind of energy that will help you achieve your goals more smoothly and effectively.

Embracing Your Light If you have been holding back, that may be a reason why you are not achieving the way you have been hoping. On Designing Your Life Today, Pat Council shares why embracing your light can improve your achievement rate. Discover four ways to see your best self and how you can tap into it to help you stay on track. Today's show will inspire you and help you release your most successful self.