Self Control

Are you starting to feel like you'll never have enough time or money?Do you worry that you'll never find anything better in your life?Is someone else's success bothering you?These are all common signs of a Scarcity mindset, the belief that you are not enough and will never be fulfilled.This way of thinking holds us back. It keeps us locked in relationships, habits, jobs and lives we don't truly enjoy. We resent others. We come to dislike ourselves.So much of our scarcity mindset is under our control though.And while it won't happen overnight, there are ways to open your mind and move toward an abundance mindset.You too can find joy in all that you have. You can work towards having more.Without the fear, without the anger, without worrying about others' lives.In this episode Patrick breaks down the difference between scarcity and abundance mindset, with examples, and offers 3 steps to leaving scarcity behind and moving to a life of satisfaction and fulfillment.If you want more out of life and if you want to grow, take 15 minutes to listen in and get started on a life of joy today!(01:33) - The difference between scarcity and abundance mindsets(03:58) - Scarcity mindset in our personal lives and its consequences(07:17) - What can we do?(10:26) - Two episodes to check out (11:16) - Reframing scarcity and finding abundance-----Further listening - Search these on your podcast app or use the YouTube links below!Ep. 39 - 04/28/23 - Refresh Yourself! This Is The Single Most Important Thing I've Ever Said On This PodcastEp. 33 - 04/05/23 - Use This Simple Mindset Shift to Stop Worrying and Feeling Guilty and Start Enjoying Life TODAY!https://youtu.be/c1bOj2prOrc?si=sBw01FAATPXVto3zhttps://youtu.be/GkfYSyg71So?si=VbSzK2z6aQfWSfq7-----Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLifeGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevenshttps://www.instagram.com/selfcontrolpodcast/Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

Have you been trying to quit watching porn?Is it becoming a disgusting, shameful habit? One that is holding you back in life?Perhaps you know someone in your life who would benefit from quitting.Porn is one of the most common behavioural addictions in society, and there is no surprise that anyone can fall victim to it. Pornography of any 'flavour' is available, in private, with the click of a button.And there is also no need to feel ashamed for being addicted to porn.If you are willing to quit. If you are willing to work. If you are willing to change the way you think, you can remove porn from your life.In this episode, Patrick will give you 1 LITTLE-KNOWN tactic for ending your pornography use. You can start it immediately and improve your quality of life as soon as you do. This is a new way of looking at the world. A chance to clean yourself up. This is the first step to getting your mind out of the gutter of porn.This episode also contains a brief overview of exactly how pornography addiction develops.In less than 15 minutes you can know yourself a little better, and be on your way to a happier and more energetic life. Listen now and let's get to work!Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro & What to expect(2:38) - How and why we get addicted to porn(6:04) - Other episodes related to addiction(7:40) - The number one tool for ending porn addiction-----Further listening:Search These Episodes on Your Favourite Audio Platform or See the YouTube Playlist below!Ep. 97 (Season 1) - 12/28/21 - Simple Steps to Stop Watching Porn, Have More Energy, and Live a Happier LifeEpisode 47 - 05/28/23 - The Secret to Quitting Pornography Use: How To Become Happier, Healthier, and SexierEp. 20 - 02/02/23 - Use This 4-Step Process to Overcome Bad Habits & Addictions So You Can Stop Wasting Time & Feeling Guilty and Start Feeling Good About Who You Are Ep. 40 - 05/05/23 - The NUMBER 1 Realization I Had to Make In Order To Beat My AddictionsEp. 42 - 05/12/23 - The Simple 3 Step Process I Used To Overcome Bad Habits and Negative ThinkingEp. 43 - 05/14/23 - This Is The First Step To Solving Your Personal Problems - Start Right Now!Ep. 44 - 05/19/23 - The Foolproof Method to Quitting Bad Habits and Improving Your LifeEp. 45 - 05/23/23 - What Is Mindfulness and How Can You Use It To Quit Bad Habits and Improve Your Life? YouTube playlist of Addiction Support episodes-----Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLifeGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevenshttps://www.instagram.com/selfcontrolpodcast/Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

When a bad habit or vice gets out of control, all we want to do is stop. And yet we can't.The desire to change and to run away from our crutch is the same instinct that trapped us in addiction in the first place.So what do we do?In this episode, Patrick lays out the thought process he used to overcome a number of bad habits that were ruining his quality of life.If you're looking for some relief from your bad habits, and a chance to really put them in the rearview mirror, this is the episode for you. You'll find that it's not about running or changing at all...It's about coming to know yourself on a deeper level. If you're ready, tune in now, and let's go!-----Further listening:Search These Episodes on Your Favourite Audio Platform or See the YouTube Playlist below!Ep. 20 - 02/02/23 - Use This 4-Step Process to Overcome Bad Habits & Addictions So You Can Stop Wasting Time & Feeling Guilty and Start Feeling Good About Who You Are Ep. 40 - 05/05/23 - The NUMBER 1 Realization I Had to Make In Order To Beat My AddictionsEp. 42 - 05/12/23 - The Simple 3 Step Process I Used To Overcome Bad Habits and Negative ThinkingEp. 43 - 05/14/23 - This Is The First Step To Solving Your Personal Problems - Start Right Now!Ep. 44 - 05/19/23 - The Foolproof Method to Quitting Bad Habits and Improving Your LifeEp. 45 - 05/23/23 - What Is Mindfulness and How Can You Use It To Quit Bad Habits and Improve Your Life? YouTube playlist of Addiction Support episodes-----Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLifeGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevenshttps://www.instagram.com/selfcontrolpodcast/Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

When you look in the mirror, do you see someone who could be taking better care of themselves?How about your energy levels and emotional control? Are you all over the place?Quite often, the things we do everyday become mindless, and we end up letting ourselves down. We take for granted our basic needs and we become someone we hardly recognize.This includes eating. Not just what we eat, and when we eat...But how we think about food; how food plays a role in our life story.Your relationship to food could be to blame for some of the problems in your life.If you struggle with unwanted body fat, or the inability to build the body you want,If your energy levels, your emotions, your mood are out of control...It may be time to examine how you THINK ABOUT food.In this episode, Patrick will give you the same 3 steps he used to burn fat, build muscle and increase his energy, but it goes much further than that.This is a process of healing trauma and of learning what it means to be human. This is the beginning of a mindful and spiritual practice of eating.So if want to look better, feel better, save money and know yourself on a deeper level, this is the episode for you! Whether you know how to cook or you're spending all your money on delivery, you can start this process today!This episode is jam-packed with value and is sure to change the way you think about eating. You'll never be the same again. So listen now and let's get cookin'!Timestamps:(0:00) Intro - What to expect(2:34) Step 1: Planning (4:56) Ask yourself this question first!(7:13) Do these 2 things if you want to improve your eating(10:16) Step 2: Preparation(11:25) A simple solution to out-of-control eating(13:02) Is meal prep right for you?(13:55) What if you don't know how to cook or don't have time??(18:59) Step 3: Mindful eating... what does that mean?(23:50) How to eat mindfully(26:04) Outro - 8 quick questions to ask yourself-----Further listening:Ep. 72 - 08/27/23 - I Lost 20lbs! Here Are the 3 Steps and 2 Must-Have Tools I Used (Plus an Important Warning!)Watch on YouTubeReference:Meal planning spreadsheet (opens Google Sheets document)-----Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLifeGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevenshttps://www.instagram.com/selfcontrolpodcast/Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsDISCLAIMER: THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES. DO NOT MAKE ANY MAJOR CHANGE TO YOUR LIFESTYLE WITHOUT CONSULTING A PHYSICIAN

We all could use a little more energy. But what is energy and where does it come from?This episode WILL NOT answer those big questions, but instead will give you the 3 major areas of your life to work on when looking for more energy.The first two might be pretty obvious, but the third one is out of left field!If you're looking to get more done and feel better consistently...If you want to cut down the brain fog, and the laziness and the wasted time...You can do it this month, and this episode is a great place to start. Take just 7 minutes and find that energy for yourself!-----Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLifeGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevenshttps://www.instagram.com/selfcontrolpodcast/Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

Whether you like it or not, conversation is a part of everyday life. Becoming skilled at conversation with others can lead to new opportunities, new romantic partners, and surrounds you with people you love and trust.But if you're an introvert, or you fail to have interesting conversations for whatever reason, are you doomed to a life of loneliness and boredom?Are you doomed to never be understood or taken seriously?Absolutely not!This episode will give you a few simple tweaks you can make to your communication skills to become better at talking with others. Whether it's family, work, dating, you can instantly elevate your conversation game. What you do with this power is up to you!So take just 10 minutes to listen to this episode, and then go ahead, and give these tips a try this week!-----Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLifeGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevenshttps://www.instagram.com/selfcontrolpodcast/Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

When bad habits, vices and addiction begin to take over our life, we want nothing more than to quit. To be free.But consider this: that desire to run from the addiction is the same reason you are addicted in the first place.So what should you do then?In this episode, Patrick will give you a simple perspective shift that he used to break multiple addictions. He will also point you to some other episodes of this podcast that will fully break down this method and guide you every step of the way.So if you're looking to quit or reduce some bad habits like marijuana, alcohol, nicotine, gambling, overeating, or social media, this is the episode for you. Today is day 1 of your better life! Let's get started!-----Further listening:Search These Episodes on Your Favourite Audio Platform or See the YouTube Playlist below!Ep. 20 - 02/02/23 - Use This 4-Step Process to Overcome Bad Habits & Addictions So You Can Stop Wasting Time & Feeling Guilty and Start Feeling Good About Who You Are Ep. 40 - 05/05/23 - The NUMBER 1 Realization I Had to Make In Order To Beat My AddictionsEp. 42 - 05/12/23 - The Simple 3 Step Process I Used To Overcome Bad Habits and Negative ThinkingEp. 43 - 05/14/23 - This Is The First Step To Solving Your Personal Problems - Start Right Now!Ep. 44 - 05/19/23 - The Foolproof Method to Quitting Bad Habits and Improving Your LifeEp. 45 - 05/23/23 - What Is Mindfulness and How Can You Use It To Quit Bad Habits and Improve Your Life? https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz3MBqZ7zLnBdu9LPzbT96ugboIqEzr-f&si=eo8VtvJhDetk3YcL-----Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLifeGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevenshttps://www.instagram.com/selfcontrolpodcast/Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

The future is not real.The future is a place in your mind and not a place in the real world.So why do you insist on creating a future that scares you?There are a few reasons that we choose to give up hope or lose trust in our future and we don't need to beat ourselves up for that.Past negative experiences, fear of the unknown, stress...But there is a better way.In this episode, Patrick breaks down where this fear of the future comes from and offers some further listening on each of these 3 concepts. He also provides a handful of solutions that you can start TODAY.So if you'd like to create a future for yourself that's not scary, but exciting.--A future you are ready for--give this episode a shot. In just 15 minutes you'll have a reason to worry a little less and smile a little more. Let's go!-----Past Episodes:Ego - August 2, 4, 6, 8, 2023Despair - June 4, 2023Relational and Negational Thinking - April 5 & 28, 2023-----Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLifeGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevenshttps://www.instagram.com/selfcontrolpodcast/Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

Boredom can be very, very dangerous.When we're always bored, we risk letting life pass us by We risk never knowing our self or realizing our potential.It isn't all bad, though. It's all in how you look at it.If you are willing to make a few adjustments to how you think about boredom, your life can do a 180!How do I know?Because it did for me. In this episode I want to share with you 4 steps I took to erase chronic boredom from my life. I'll also share how you can accept short-term boredom and make it beneficial to you. So if you're looking to get a little more out of life, to find out why exactly you're so bored all the time, and to do something about it, this is the episode for you.In a little over 15 minutes, you can start wiping away that grey, dull boredom to actually reveal a big, strong, shiny YOU who's just waiting to come to lifeAnd best of all... it's not hard, it's not painful. It's the work you're meant to do. Listen now!-----Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLifeGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevenshttps://www.instagram.com/selfcontrolpodcast/Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

Life is too short for procrastination.The things that help us grow, keep us safe, and make us happy must be done!So why do we have all these excuses for not doing them?Everybody procrastinates for different reasons.Is the path unclear? Are the steps too big? Is it gonna hurt? Will we have to ask for help?Because procrastination is a problem unique to each of us, this episode will give you a couple steps to start developing personalized solutions for yourself.Plenty of influencers and podcasters will tell you the same old remedies. And you can find those anywhere...This episode gives you the tools to find the solution within yourself. A customized approach to understanding and tackling your procrastination once and for all. By you, for you.If you're ready to stop saying "next week, next month, next time," and start saying "this week, this month, this time!" this is the episode for you. In just 20 minutes you will already be on your way to getting back to work and back to life! Listen now!-----Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLifeGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevenshttps://www.instagram.com/selfcontrolpodcast/Listen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

Writing down or speaking out your "gratitudes," the things that you are thankful for, is a great way to improve mental health and create optimism.Focussing on those things that we cherish, and that make a difference in our life, can help us live a better life.But what if we want to show the world that we are grateful? How do we do it? Do we even need to?In this episode, Patrick has a couple questions. He'll give a quick refresher on gratitudes and then turn it over to you. Don't be shy! Listen now, and then get in touch!-----Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLifeGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevensListen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

We live in a wonderful time where all the information we could ever need is available to us on the internet.But could that be part of the problem?If you find that you are desperately searching for advice and answers to your problems from books, social media, online courses or podcasts ;)...Then you truly aren't getting PERSONALIZED answers are you?You might even risk becoming someone you're not meant to be!In this episode, Patrick suggest one change he had to make in order to quit some bad habits and he shares it with you.Adding this perspective to your life will help you develop effective strategies to solving your problems. Take 10 minutes and see if it will work for you!-----Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLifeGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevensListen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

Long before I was a podcaster and entrepreneur, I was a lowly grocery store worker with a marijuana habit and a case of depression.Today I have the benefit of looking back on that time in my life and seeing clearly what I needed to do to become healthier, fitter and happier.So these are the 5 things I'd tell my younger self. Perhaps if you are struggling with poor mental health, or procrastination, or you feel stuck in life, they could help you.Take 10 minutes to listen in to this private conversation and let me know what you think -Patrick.-----Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLifeGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevensListen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

Are you starting to feel like you're spinning your wheels?Is your lack of progress getting you down?Issues like weight gain, poor finances, failing relationships and loneliness affect all of us, but you do have the power to build a better life for yourself.Could it be that the way you talk about your goals, your life, yourself could be slowing you down?Think about it.Are you setting goals based on self-hate, fear, or just wishing to be different?In this episode, Patrick will identify a simple adjustment you can make to your goal-setting and life planning that could very well get you back on your feet again. This piece of advice can even help with finding peace of mind and improved self confidence.So if any of this sounds good to you, take 10 minutes, and listen now!Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLifeGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevensListen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

Scrolling social media is just too easy, right?You can do it pretty much anytime anywhere.But when that mindless scrolling begins to affect us emotionally, physically and spiritually, it can feel nearly impossible to quit.In today's episode Patrick discusses this problem and gives you the tools to confront this bad habit head-on.Of course, this process won't be easy, but if you experience pain and suffering and wasted time from social media use, this could be your invitation to two things:Deeper Self-knowing through observationDeveloping your own voice and thoughts.So, if you're ready to take on that challenge, Patrick will provide you with a story of someone else in your shoes, 5 questions to ask yourself, and a couple behaviours to start today!Listen now and let's break the chains of social media addiction!-----Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLifeGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevensListen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

Has modern convenience tricked us into thinking life should be easy?Do you believe that you're doing enough to really make an impact?Or are you doing enough to feel like you're making an impact?Of course, these are not easy questions to answer, but today I want to share a crazy thought I had about just how much effort it takes to really make personal improvement or to affect the lives of others.Give it a listen and let me know if it can help you on your journey.-----Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLifeGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevensListen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

We can all fall into the trap of taking the easy way out.After all, it is easy...But if we're not giving it our best shot,Or if we're looking for excuses, Or if we're procrastinating,We can't also be frustrated with the lack of results.Today, I want to share with you a piece of advice that helps me when I'm questioning just how hard I should work or if I should just take the day off.Give it a listen and let me know if it helps you.-----Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLifeGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevensListen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

We can all fall into the trap of laziness and procrastination.Sometimes we don't have a clear path forward. Or the work itself is going to hurt.Maybe we're just plain, old tired.Here's a quick piece of advice that really helps get me back on my feet again.So if you are feeling unsure of how to go forward in some area of your life, or if you just don't feel like doing the work, take just 7 minutes, give it a listen, and let me know if it helps.-----Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLifeGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevensListen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

Sleep is the foundation for a better life. We cannot get to where we want to be without consistent high-quality sleep.But for many of us, there are things we do that greatly reduce the quality of our sleep, sometimes without even knowing it!When our sleep suffers, everything we do gets worseAppetite control, emotions and stress, memory, decision-making, physical health and recovery...In today's episode Patrick will share with you 5 things he does to improve the quality of his sleep. Straight and to the point with no storytelling. Just value for you.But, what if you're a shift-worker, parent with young kids, or your life is just so darn fantastic, you don't have time to sleep?We've got a little something for you too. A handful of tips for how to compensate when you just can't or won't sleep.So tune in now and in 15 minutes you'll be on your way to better sleep this week! Let's go!CHAPTERS:2:06 - Step 1 - How to Exhaust Yourself3:36 - Step 2 - The Perfect Bedtime Routine7:33 - Step 3 - Mindful sleep scheduling8:12 - Step 4 - Try NOT TO DO this one thing9:34 - Step 5 - How to Fall Asleep12:06 - What to do when you're too busy to sleepFull List of Low-Sleep Compensation Strategies------Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLifeListen on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4FCejNvJL4DvsRTi5YT3iG?si=0e5a761d89a348d6Listen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/self-control/id1547190181Get in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevensDISCLAIMER: THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES. DO NOT MAKE ANY MAJOR CHANGE TO YOUR LIFESTYLE WITHOUT CONSULTING A PHYSICIAN

Losing weight is a stupid goal.It's poorly-defined and it can lead us on to the rollercoaster of failed diets.Too often, we rush to change, or we wish we could be like someone else. But habits formed in that mindset do not stick. Dieting and exercise will feel like punishment.In this episode, Patrick lays out the fundamental mindset shift he had to make, before he could begin his new fat-burning diet.From there, he will guide you on his 3-step process to losing 20lbs of body weight (most of it fat!) and he will share with you the two most important tools you can use on your journey.In fact, one of those tools is right below!https://tinyurl.com/diet-spreadsheetIf you are looking for some insight into diet, body recomposition, or fat loss and you need the RIGHT motivation to take on this challenge, this is the episode for you. Remember, we cannot think well if we don't feel well in our body, and this is a step in that direction. Listen Now!-----------Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLifeListen on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4FCejNvJL4DvsRTi5YT3iG?si=0e5a761d89a348d6Listen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/self-control/id1547190181Get in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevensDISCLAIMER: THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES. DO NOT MAKE ANY MAJOR CHANGE TO YOUR LIFESTYLE WITHOUT CONSULTING A PHYSICIAN

Humans love to fit in and feel accepted.It's part of how we've survived for so long.We band together and we judge others.But sometimes our need to be liked, and accepted, and feel special can take over our life!If you are struggling with low self-confidence, or your mental health is suffering, consider this: Are you obsessing over how others see you?Are you addicted to being liked and admired and desired?In this episode Patrick will give you six common ways that our need for others' approval (or External Validation) shows up in our life and how we can learn to manage it. In just half an hour, you will learn why we need this outside approval to feel good, how it can become an addiction, and the 3-step process Patrick uses to develop his self-esteem.So if you're a little tired of acting like someone you're not just to fit in...Or if you're spending time and money and energy to look good for others...Or if you're just plain simping for someone who doesn't love you back...This episode is for you! Get your self-confidence back and feel good about who you are. Listen now!CHAPTERS1:48 - Summary of last episode6:55 - 6 different ways we look for external validation11:59 - 3 more ways and how it becomes a problem20:40 - 3-step solution and questions you need to ask yourself-----Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLifeGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevensListen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

Be honest. Could you be getting more out of life?Is your real self going out into the world everyday or are you hiding?There is an often-overlooked part of our mind that can be the cause of these problems.We want to live authentically, we want to achieve our goals, we want to be accepted by others, and yet we don't always work our hardest at these things.Why not?Because it's hard frankly. And sometimes we have to work and work at it with no reward.This is where our fantasies can start to take over.In today's episode, Patrick will share with you how his compulsive fantasizing and imaginary experiences were actually holding him back. He'll explain exactly how these thoughts disrupt our life, and he'll give you a series of questions to ask yourself if you're not satisfied with who you are.In half an hour you will learn how to become aware of your unhelpful fantasies and how to begin taking control of them so you can live a more productive, satisfying and peaceful life. If you're searching for a little more happiness and a bigger, better, and brighter life, this episode is waiting for you. Listen now!CHAPTERS0:00 - Episode summary and what to expect6:09 - How to become aware of excessive fantasization 9:24 - The first question to ask yourself12:22 - How does fantasy hurt us and what should you ask yourself?16:07 - Why do we fantasize and how can we lose control of it?19:13 - How fantasy fulfills our desire for control21:10 - Three solutions to control excessive fantasization-----Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLifeGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevensListen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

Do you work a hard job?Does life demand a lot from your body?Do you often wake up sore and stiff?Did you know that this physical tension we feel can also be the cause of poor mental health, bad moods and negative emotions?It's worth thinking about: does your job or your personal life require you to work hard, have poor posture, contort your body or experience stress? And, do you often feel grumpy or low on energy along with those aches and pains?If you'd like to know more about how soreness and tension from work affects our mood and what you can do about it, check out this episode. Patrick will give you two quick stories from his personal life and give you some questions to ask yourself.More importantly, he'll give you 5 ways you can manage both physical and emotional stress in your day-to-day life. So listen now! In just 15 minutes you'll be on the road to relaxation.CHAPTERS:00:51 - Waking up sore and grumpy after 3 days of monster trucks4:56 - What is this tension in our body exactly?7:12 - How our emotions can lead to physical pain9:19 - Five solutions for managing your physical and emotional tension-----Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLifeGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevensListen on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4FCejNvJL4DvsRTi5YT3iG?si=0e5a761d89a348d6Listen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/self-control/id1547190181

How much time do you spend listening to the opinions of others versus your own inner voice?How much stress and uncertainty do you feel around what you eat?While these may not seem related, it turns out they are deeply similar.In this episode, Patrick explains his basic approach to staying mentally healthy. And it has to do with how much goes into our mind and body and how much goes out.So if you're looking for a little food for thought on your mental health, and maybe some perspective on the importance of what you "consume," tune in now and ask yourself:"Am I bringing myself to bear on the world, or is the world bearing down on me?"Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLife Get in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevens

In life, so much is out of our control.There is so much we can never know. And the opinions of others will always come and go.So, why don't we truly accept this? Why do we constantly try to change things and end up not being ourselves in the process?The answer to this is: the Ego.Behind the scenes, our Ego is writing the story of our life. It watches and judges all that we do and all that happens to us. The only problem is that the Ego focuses on negative experiences like pain and humiliation in writing this story. So when heartbreak, trauma, loss or suffering happen to us, our Ego can have us believing that that's all that life has to offer. And so, we must avoid challenges, stay put, and always be on the lookout for danger.And of course, we must desperately seek to control EVERYTHING.The big, bad, scary world can hurt us after all, and so we must do everything in our power to control the behaviour of others, the thoughts of others, and obsess about what goes on around us.This episode is about learning to accept what we cannot control. It's not an easy task, but it can be done. This is the final step in forming a partnership with your Ego. To free yourself from the desperate need to control the outer world to finding confidence and peace through self-knowledge and self-control.Today you will learn 3 ways to practice acceptance in your relationships, and 3 more ways to practice acceptance of your emotions. Patrick will also share his story of developing these pointers so you will have some helpful examples. If you're ready to stop the desperate need to control everything around you and to bring some peace to your life, this is the episode for you. Listen now!CHAPTERS:0:00 - Cold open - The journal entry that started it all3:24 - Introduction, what we did last episode, and what to expect here5:21 - How the Ego's desire for control can lead to problems6:53 - Patrick's story of developing self-control after a traumatic experience13:54 - Three ways to practice acceptance in your relationships19:20 - Three ways to practice acceptance of your emotions-----Get in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevenshttps://www.instagram.com/selfcontrolpodcast/Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLife

Are you sick of having no control over your emotions?Has people-pleasing and endlessly criticising yourself left you wondering who you even are?Did something happen in your past that's left you hopelessly stuck?When pain, loss, trauma or misfortune happens to us, our Ego acts to keep us safe as we continue through life, but sometimes that means we don't grow into our true self.We're left with bad habits, anger, depression and living as someone we're not.But there is a way to get past this pain and discover your true potential.There is a way to partner with your Ego and find peace.In this episode, Patrick will share some of his story about how trauma led him to addiction and living inauthentically. It was only through deep self work that he was able to quit these harmful habits and begin the road to finding himself.And through this work he has developed a process he can share with you. In this episode, you will learn one more practice to add to your journalling and goal-setting work that will accelerate your growth.Plus, you will learn 3 specific ways that you can partner with your Ego and begin to take control of the parts of your life that need work.This episode is jam-packed with practical tips for you and step-by-step guidance so you will not be alone in this process. If you're ready to work toward peace and happiness, begin the journey to finding yourself, and to take back control of your life, Listen Now! In just 30 minutes you can begin your transformation!CHAPTERS:2:17 - What to expect in this episode3:19 - What is our Ego and how can cause problems for us?5:33 - How journalling helps us take control of our life story8:47 - Journalling tips: how to use gratitude and mindfulness11:52 - Patrick's story of making a movie, getting fat, and losing weight15:22 - Patrick's story of living inauthentically and his problems with marijuana use18:12 - Your specific bad behaviours and how they reveal the Ego's need for control20:43 - How to add "Tracking" to your journalling and goal-setting23:33 - Three ways to partner with your ego29:31 - Wrap-up29:55 - What's coming in the next episode?-----List of Defense MechanismsList of Protective Identities Get in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevenshttps://www.instagram.com/selfcontrolpodcast/Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLifeSee Patrick's Film Driftwood Here

Pain, trauma, grief, abuse, misfortune... These things cannot be avoided in life. But something else happens after these experiences. Something we cannot see or control.Behind the scenes, in your mind, your Ego is writing your life story. And it becomes very concerned with these painful and negative experiences you've had. It begins wonder if maybe you're weak and vulnerable. It forces you to protect yourself at all costs.So if you find yourself having emotional outbursts, and mood swings,If you have a harsh inner critic or insist on everything being perfect,If you're a people-pleaser, a tough guy, or you've decided you hate others and choose to stay indoors alone,These are all indications that your Ego is leading you astray. Leading you away from who you really are.In this episode, Patrick gives you a detailed breakdown of what the Ego is, how it works, and what it's doing to you, and he shares some of his painful journey following childhood trauma. Most importantly: he will give you two ways that the Ego is trying to protect you which are likely leading to stress and anxiety AND he will give you two behaviours you can start TODAY to begin to heal your Ego and start living a better life.So if you're sick of feeling out of control--or if you're tired of trying to control everything--if you're ready to stop fighting and start living, this is the episode for you. Listen now!CHAPTERS:00:30 - Intro - What to expect03:00 - What is the Ego?08:16 - Patrick's story of trauma and Ego defense11:16 - What are the two things your Ego does to protect you?14:25 - Defense Mechanisms - Projection & Displacement18:10 - Protective Identities 20:51 - The first step in healing your wounded Ego25:13 - The next step to healing your wounded Ego28:48 - What's coming in the next episode------List of Defense MechanismsList of Protective Identities Get in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevenshttps://www.instagram.com/selfcontrolpodcast/Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLife

Do you find yourself obsessed with controlling everything around you... and yet you can't seem to control your emotions?Do you obsess over every little thing being perfect, and going YOUR WAY, but freak out if it doesn't?Are you scared to death of failing in front of your peers, yet you love to criticise yourself every night?These are all signs of an unhealthy or wounded Ego.The Ego is the part of our mind that sees us as a character in our life story. The problem is: the Ego focusses on negativity and danger in order to keep us alert and alive. But when trauma, loss, misfortune or pain happens in our life, our Ego can run wild with the belief that the world is out to get us.It casts us as the weakling or the loser in our own life story!And when we believe this story we become afraid.Afraid to change, afraid to try, afraid of others, afraid to be who we really are.All this can result in poor emotional control, anxiety or depression.Plus perfectionism, self-hate, aggression and other futile attempts to win back control of our self.But the Ego can also be strong partner for us.We just need to learn how to work with it and not let it take over control. With a healthy ego, we can manage our emotions, accept our strengths and weaknesses, set boundaries, and have healthy relationships.You can have all those things. You don't have to suffer.In this episode, Patrick lays out the plan for a series of episodes that will help you get in touch with your Ego and start working together. He'll share stories from his 30-year journey from trauma to acceptance and he'll give you some challenging questions to ask yourself.If you're ready to get your emotions under control, stop obsessing over every little detail, and start enjoying your life, this episode is ready for you. Listen now and join us on the journey!Get in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevenshttps://www.instagram.com/selfcontrolpodcast/Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLife

Check Out Patrick's Guest Appearance on the 1% Podcast:https://youtu.be/05_CphncyZYAre you struggling to begin your self-development journey?Or has your progress slowed down?As difficult as it may be, this could be a sign that it's time to change up your eco-system.What exactly does this mean?In life, we are always consuming information and especially the thoughts and words of other people. But sometimes our own voice can be drowned out by these online posts, news stories, and TikTok videos. It's time to listen to your own voice.What works for someone else, might not work for you, and yet we are often fooled into believing that we can follow in another person's footsteps to the top of the mountain.In this episode, Patrick talks to Mira Taylor, a spiritually-integrated therapist, who shares her thoughts on creating our own "substrate" and feeling good about the life we are building for ourself.So here's some food for thought as you start your week and continue your self-development journey. Ask yourself: "what substrate do I do best in?" Listen now!Follow Mira on InstagramVisit Her WebsiteGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevenshttps://www.instagram.com/selfcontrolpodcast/Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLife

Check Out Patrick's Guest Appearance on the 1% Podcast:https://youtu.be/05_CphncyZYDo you struggle to have success over the long-term?Do inconsistency and bad habits lead to poor results in some area of your life?Perhaps you can't stick to a diet... or vices like weed, coffee, alcohol and porn hold you back. You'd like to feel clear-headed and confident, but it's just not there. It can be very frustrating to want a better life for ourselves, but then fail to stay on track to getting there. And when so much in life is out of our control, it's easy to feel powerless.Luckily, there is something you can do TODAY. An improvement you can make IMMEDIATELY. In this episode, Patrick talks to Mira Taylor, a spiritually-integrated therapist, who shares her professional insight into EXACTLY what you need to do to have sustainable success reaching your goals and breaking bad habits. If you're ready to take back control of your life, reach your goals, and feel better this week, this is the one for you! Listen Now!Follow Mira on InstagramVisit Her WebsiteGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevenshttps://www.instagram.com/selfcontrolpodcast/Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLife

Are you procrastinating and avoiding change because it's hard or scary?Do you feel powerless or that you can't make a difference in your life? Do you feel like you're spinning your wheels? Are you anxious and weak?Let this podcast be your first "Belief System Checkpoint!"In many cases, it is our own Limiting Beliefs that leave us feeling this way. And those beliefs are hard to forget because they are old and familiar.But isn't there a part of you that wants to change? A part of you that wants to make an impact? To get somewhere? To be proud of what you can accomplish?There's a very good chance that if you're willing to be open-minded and think about your beliefs... you can re-write them! You can literally speak and write the life you want.In this episode, Patrick interviews professionally-certified therapist Mira Taylor and she provides a series of exercises for understanding your beliefs and then advice on how to end your suffering by breaking down those beliefs.It will not be easy, it will not happen overnight, but the tools you need are right here. Stop punishing yourself, stop holding yourself back. Listen now and Believe in a Better Life!Follow Mira on InstagramVisit Her WebsiteGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevenshttps://www.instagram.com/selfcontrolpodcast/Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLife

Do you find it easy to be present in everyday life? Are you focussed on the task at hand? Or are you thinking about something else while doing what you're doing?And how do you start the day? With your phone and checking emails, or with peace?If you are interested in becoming more present and at-peace, this clip will provide some food for thought. Patrick interviews therapist Mira Taylor, and she offers her professional advice on how gratitude and focussing on the present can help us calm down our hectic lives.If you enjoy this content, be sure to listen to yesterday's episode featuring Mira, and stay tuned for more from Patrick's interview with her.Follow Mira on InstagramVisit Her WebsiteGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevenshttps://www.instagram.com/selfcontrolpodcast/Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLife

We all have many voices in our head. Some of them are louder than others. Some of them hurt us, some of them help us. But when hurtful or abusive thoughts take over our mind, we can begin to suffer from low self-esteem and low self-confidence. We begin to live life believing that we are ugly, fat, unworthy, or a screw-up. Let this be your awareness moment... Some of those thoughts are not yours! You just collected them on your journey.So, are you talking to yourself in a way that hurts you? And does it have to be this way?In this episode, Patrick talks with Mira Taylor, a certified therapist who helps her clients build spirituality into their everyday life. She shares some practical advice on how to gain awareness of how you talk to yourself AND how to begin to get rid of your negative thoughts.If you struggle with low-self esteem or you're holding back in life because you don't trust yourself, this is the episode for you. Starting today, you can become aware of how you're hurting yourself with the words you use, challenge these hurtful beliefs, and begin building a better life TODAY. Listen now!Follow Mira on InstagramVisit Her WebsiteGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevenshttps://www.instagram.com/selfcontrolpodcast/Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLife

Self-improvement or personal development is something we can all do. And while it can be a lonely road, you don't have to be alone all the time.The "1% Man (Secret Self Improvement Group)" is a private Facebook group with over 15,000 members. Men (and women) from all walks of life are encouraged to share their story and ask questions about how to become the best version of themselves, often receiving many high quality replies.In this episode Patrick sits down with the group's founder, Luka Grey, to talk about why he started the group and the importance of having a community around us that pushes us to be better.Patrick and Luka also touch on the importance of defeating limiting beliefs, visualizing your goals, mindfulness and patience, and quitting an addiction.If you're looking for some encouragement our support in your journey, this is a great place to start. Plenty of bite-sized inspiration and an invitation to join a community of like-minded people. See you there!Join the 1% HEREThe 1% YouTube ChannelFollow Luka on InstagramGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevenshttps://www.instagram.com/selfcontrolpodcast/Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLife

Marijuana often starts as a harmless, fun habit that becomes a part of our everyday life.If you feel like your long-term pot use is starting to ruin your quality of life, it can be stressful and challenging to quit.In this episode, Patrick shares with you the advice he would have given his younger self to quit smoking weed much sooner. This is not about lecturing or preaching. This episode offers you hope from the other side of a marijuana habit. If you know that a better life for you doesn't include marijuana, and you're ready to get it out of your life, take 20 minutes to gain a new perspective and begin your journey to a healthier, fuller life.Get in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevenshttps://www.instagram.com/selfcontrolpodcast/Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLife

All of us have been given the gift of energy. So what happened to yours?Feeling tired, sluggish, being unable to concentrate, and procrastination are all signs of low energy. And the truth is, we don't admit that there are things we choose to do that SUCK the energy right out of us. What's worse is when our energy is low, and we aren't getting things done, and we aren't showing up as our best selves, we beat ourselves up. We feel like a failure. Like we're wasting time.This lack of energy throws our life into chaos.We've lost our energy and now we've lost control!But there is a way out if you are willing to try.In this episode, Patrick shares his personal 3-step process for improving his energy. He suggests some reasons you may be losing energy but this podcast offers more than that. Much more.So if you're ready for an energy boost, and you could use a concrete plan to get your energy back for the long haul, this episode was made for you. Listen now!Get in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevenshttps://www.instagram.com/selfcontrolpodcast/Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLife

Every single one of us has plenty of reasons to hate the world.And yet, not all of us do.What's the difference?Negative experiences can, over time, make us into cynical and hateful people Painful experiences like being bullied, being cheated on or abused, or being labelled short, ugly, and dumb.When those negative experiences cause us to believe the whole world is hurtful, or scary, or that all other people can't be trusted, we are in danger of being beaten by our own thoughts!We create these thoughts to protect ourselves, to soothe ourselves, and to give us some kind of control.And if we've created these thoughts... can't we begin to create new ones? Positive ones?Of course it will not be easy, but if you are sick of feeling low self-esteem, or if you want more out of life, it all begins with your thoughts.In this episode, Patrick shares a heartbreaking conversation he recently had, and discusses 3 solutions for this disease of self-hate. If you're ready to smile again, to laugh again, and to find a way to love yourself, now is the time! Get in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevenshttps://www.instagram.com/selfcontrolpodcast/Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLife

Do you often worry about what other people think of you?It's something we humans are programmed to do. In order to find love and acceptance and success we need to fit in socially.But when this worry leads us away from being who we truly are, we can find a lot of sadness and shameful behaviour. And yet, we can never fully escape the judgments of others.What if there was a way to take the thoughts and opinions of others and use it as fuel to build a better life for ourself?This episode will provide you with exactly that! Patrick breaks down his 3-step process for dealing with "what other people think about you" and teaches you how to turn those experiences into constructive ways of living better and feeling better.If you're ready to take control of your happiness and feel good about your social life, this is the episode for you. Listen Now!Get in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevenshttps://www.instagram.com/selfcontrolpodcast/Check out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLife

Is anxiety making your life worse?Worry, restlessness, poor sleep, racing thoughts, always cranky, trouble focussing...Don't you deserve better?Anxiety is our nervous system's stress response to things which may or may not be threatening. But if you find that it's starting to get out of hand and impact your life there are a number of things you can do.In this episode, Patrick loads you up on practical ways to fight back against anxiety. There are things that anyone can begin this week. If you believe you deserve better, and you're tired of letting anxiety take you away from the things you enjoy, this is the episode for you. Listen now!Get in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevensCheck out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLife

Are you feeling unhappy lately?Do you also tell yourself that your happiness "will come when I finally..."?What is your happiness waiting on?So often we apply conditions to our happiness and drive ourselves away from it, believing we don't deserve to be happy now.Doesn't happiness come in the moment?Surely we can't experience tomorrow's happiness today. So why always wait till tomorrow?In this episode, Patrick discusses a mindful, conscious approach to feeling happy in the present. He'll give you 3 questions to ask yourself that will force a deeper look at your level of happiness and inspire you to seek happiness sooner instead of waiting for the future or dwelling on the past.If you're ready to take control of your emotions and work on feeling happier sooner, this is the episode for you. Listen now!Get in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevensCheck out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLife

Do you often find yourself thinking about who you want to be? What you need to get done?Or how you're going to keep up with your friends and family?It's human nature to think about the future, to plan for it, and to question it.But when those thoughts about the future turn fearful and negative we can begin to lose our grip on the present.The truth is, we need to keep our eye on the future and plan for it. Financially, personally, professionally. But if the desire to be someone else or have something new all the time is taking over your life, you can lose the joy and satisfaction you could be experiencing now. Relationships strain, mental and physical health slip.And for what?Some imaginary place called "the future"?In this episode Patrick discusses the consequences of worrying about your future and breaks down how and why we can fall into this trap. There is a better way. There is a way to blend being prepared and optimistic about the future with mindful living in the present. In just 25 minutes and 3 easy steps you will be on your way!If you're ready to feel satisfaction in the moment, to appreciate yourself and others now, AND feel positive about your future, this is the episode for you. Listen now!

It is very easy to fall into despair. Into hopelessness.With TV and social media, we have access to an endless stream of bad news. In our personal life there is heartbreak, disappointment, loneliness and exhaustion.But if we choose to believe that pain is all the world has to offer us, we can begin to lose hope. In fact, if you internalize that pain for too long it affects every possible aspect of your life and you may fall into a vicious cycle.However, just as we dig a pit of despair with our thoughts, we can build a tower of optimism and climb up! The key is in our thoughts.Examination and control of our thinking is the beginning of hope for our better life. When we can see our thoughts for what they are-just thoughts-we realize we can improve them and make them serve us.Why choose hopelessness when you can choose to be happy? It may not happen in a day but with Patrick's 3-step process you can begin to address your despair, aim for hope, and build a better life. Listen now and feel good about the future!Get in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevensCheck out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLife

Creating a daily routine on paper is the easiest productivity hack and mental health boost you're overlooking.Life is unpredictable. We all know that. So why not inject some predictability where you can?There is so much to do, and so often, we are unsure where to start.Why not start by listing and scheduling these all tasks instead of imagining them or guessing?If you are someone who others depend on, there is no sense in surrendering what personal time you do have to distraction, wasted time and anxiety.Scheduling and routine give you back control of your life and make it a lot easier.How should you start scheduling your routine?How does it improve mental health and make you more efficient?In this episode, Patrick will answer those questions and more, including the long-term benefits of scheduling your routine. So what are you waiting for? In under 20 minutes you can be on your way to less stress, more free time, and a better life. Listen now!Schedule ExampleGet in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevensCheck out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLife

Ask yourself this question:How much of your unhappiness or dissatisfaction comes from having expectations about the way things "should be"?Or could have been?Or need to be?What if things unfolded exactly as they would, regardless of your actions?This way of thinking, this acceptance, does not mean giving up self-control, or surrendering, and letting your god of choice take over.Letting go, letting things be, accepting: these are not new ways of thinking, but in this episode Patrick will break down three very common events in our lives where we refuse to accept our lack of control. This refusal only leads to emotional problems and dissatisfaction.So if you're a little tired of having to care about everything you see, if you're burdened by something in your past, and if other people's opinions are taking over your own. It's time to practice acceptance. And we're here to get you started.Listen now and start smiling again!Get in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevensCheck out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLife

Pornography is one of the most powerful drugs in the world today.But many, many men don't realize just how much damage they are doing to themselves by watching it and masturbating themselves while doing so.Both of those acts, especially when done together, can be the root cause of emotional instability, mood swings, depression, anxiety, lack of ambition, lack of aspiration and weakness in an all areas of life.In this episode, Patrick discusses his own battle with pornography: a 15-year addiction, and a four-year quitting process. How does porn ruin our quality of life?How does chronic masturbation steal our vital energy?Who do we become when we are addicted to these things?And most importantly: how can you quit?All of that and more is discussed in one of the strongest and most genuine episodes of this podcast.If you're struggling with pornography addiction but you want to become happier, more stable, and do more with your life, and leave that behaviour in the past, this episode will help you get started. Listen now for a better life!DISCLAIMER: This episode includes discussion of sexual activity and pornography and may not be suitable for all listeners.Get in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevensCheck out our YouTube channel and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLife

Weightlifting or any form of resistance training does wonders for our mind, body and spirit.If you are looking to improve in nearly any aspect of your life, resistance training or strength training is a step in that direction.It doesn't have to be complicated, it doesn't have to be expensive.And putting time and effort into yourself and your goals will lead to increased self-confidence.If you're curious about weightlifting, or if you're inconsistent with it already, Patrick will break down a few of the benefits of doing it, and objections to starting, as well as share his personal story of how it saved his life.Don't worry, you're not gonna get big and bulky! If anything you'll just get sexier.Listen now and let's talk lifting!Get in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevensCheck out our YouTube channel and Subscribehttps://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLife

Are you looking for some advice on how to quit that unhealthy habit?Are you sick and tired of being stuck in the same old loop, when you know you deserve better?There is a way toward a better life for you, and it is not out of reach. You can start today. Even right now if you want to.This podcast will not tell you to change, this podcast will not lecture you. Instead, let us reveal to you the final step in your journey of becoming who you are meant to be.Mindfulness.A life free of bad habits, negative thoughts, emotional pain and below-average outcomes is available to you through mindfulness.But what is mindfulness? What does it look like to use mindfulness to build a better life? If you're ready for the answers to those questions and to begin your journey toward freedom, happiness and a life you can be proud of, this is the episode for you! Mindfulness is the secret weapon we all have with us. It's time now to use it. Listen now!Get in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevensCheck out our video content on YouTube and Subscribe!https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaBetterLife

Are people in your life telling you: you need to quit or you need to change?Is there a behaviour in your life causing you shame, wasting your time, or wasting your money?This episode is NOT going to tell you to change. This episode is NOT going to tell you to quit.This episode is going to give you one very easy-to-follow piece of advice that will help you become your best self.The truth is, you can't quit a bad habit if you don't understand it.You can't quit a bad habit if you don't know just how bad it is.Only when you understand, can you quit.The method outlined in this episode will help you see the problem for what it is and it will help you come to know yourself a little deeper. Only then can you stop.If you're ready stop being lectured and start being assisted in quitting, this is the episode for you. Listen now and let's get started!

Becoming self-aware allows us to better understand ourselves and our problems.But how do we become aware? Can we force it? Can we speed up the process?In this episode, Patrick breaks down his story of awareness of his eating habits. He reveals some hard truths and some optimism about what it means to become aware.If you are looking to improve your eating habits, or any other regular behaviour, awareness of who you are and why you do what you do, is the first step.Luckily, it's not hard to start and the reward is very sweet. Through conquering our problems, or improving some aspect of our life, we come to know a little bit more about who we are--which makes the next challenge a little bit easier.If you're ready to begin your own journey to self-awareness, or if you're looking for a companion along the way, this is the episode for you. Listen now and let's get started!

Do you ever have the feeling that life is happening to you and that you're not actually living it?Have you become a passive observer of your own life story?Unfortunately, many of our bad habits and negative thought patterns arise because we are not actively in control of our lives.We are living on Autopilot.But if you have the courage to break free from that way of living, that is enough to get started.A more fulfilling, happier and peaceful live is available to almost anyone. You can gain an understanding of your bad habits and negative thoughts using this easy-to-understand process and you can begin to take control of your life.It's time to become the pilot of your own life, to drive it forward, and be sure of where you are headed.If you have the guts to get started and you believe in a better life, listen now and let's get going!Get in touch with Patrick today!https://www.facebook.com/patrick.strevens