The Daily Disturbance

So, after Yes, what’s next? | Saying Yes Ep. 258

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The two kinds of YESes and the different applications of both. Permission and Promise. Allowing and Fulfilling. Let’s understand both and respond...

How to assess if I should say Yes? | Saying Yes Ep. 257

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The 5Rs: practical guidelines in determining how to decide if an option, an offer or even a demand is said YES to. “In all you do, try being a WOW,...

Why can’t I just say Yes? | Saying Yes Ep. 256

05 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Yup why can’t you? At least 4 reasons why, often hidden and undetected, now brought out into the light! “The Key to a healthy "no" is to rememb...

Can Saying “No” be a way of life? | Saying No Ep. 255

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If passionately saying Yes to the right and honorable things on a daily basis is key to a great life, then resolutely saying No to shameful and wastef...

What if the price of saying “No” is too high to pay? | Saying No Ep. 254

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

IF the price of saying No is too high a price to pay, then D.O.N.T. say No; just do it! Here are 4 guidelines to help us Not to say No as it isn’t w...

Can I say “No,” and be positive about it? | Saying No Ep. 253

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Tone is the hardest part of saying no.” ― Jonathan Price So, yes, if we have a better tone, we might be able to say No more positivel...

How have I been saying “No” and How can I be better at it? | Saying No Ep. 252

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been saying No to the right things, and have you been saying No the right way? Priority and Propriety. The 3Ms and the 3Rs: say Yes to learni...

Can I really say “No?” | Saying No Ep. 251

28 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Well, just by reading this – allotting a few seconds and your eyes focused on these lines - you said “no” to something else! And you’ve been s...

Can I move from a defining moment to a lifetime experience? | Defining Moment Ep. 250

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Most certainly! By responding to defining moments more consistently, making it a pattern for your life. "We are what we repeatedly do. Excel...

What if the moment...defiled me? | Defining Moment Ep. 249

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to humanity. “Some old wounds never truly heal, and bleed again at the slightest word.” ― George R.R. Martin What if the moment...d...

Can I create better defining moments? | Defining Moment Ep. 248

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, you can move F.O.R.W.A.R.D! 7 ways to create better defining moments! “What we fear doing most is usually what we most need to do.” – Tim ...

What moments have defined me?! | Defining Moment Ep. 247

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“There is always one moment in childhood when the door opens and lets the future in.” – Graham Greene Facebook COO Sheryl Sanberg shared how the...

What is a defining moment? | Defining Moment Ep. 246

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“The 2 most important days of your life: The day you are born and the day you find out why” – Mark Twain What is a defining moment? And what ar...

What life hack tops them all? | Life Hacks Ep. 240

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There will be no introduction. Too personal. Too special. No shortcuts, no sneak peeks, no hacks. This one will have to be shared as is, all the way.

Can I still hack this life of mine? | Life Hacks Ep. 239

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“It is never too late to be what you might have been. – George Eliot C’mon, it ain’t ever “too late.” Well, it depends on what you wish to...

What if my life hack doesn’t work? | Life Hacks Ep. 238

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Then seek W.I.S.D.O.M., and again, and again. Be patient. It is called precisely a hack because it’s not the usual way of doing things, and it is no...

What are your life hacks? | Life Hacks Ep. 237

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ok, so you’re open to hacking your life… Where and how to start? Three key questions, in three words. Let’s go hack it!

What is a Life Hack? | Life Hacks Ep. 236

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is a life? What is life, anyway? And why hack it? And why hack yours? Listen on!

Can this break bring me closer to a better end? | Take A Break Ep. 235

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you have the right mindset, you’re happy ending is set! You need the B.R.E.A.K.S. so welcome them in your life today! Psalm 61: 2 “From the end...

What if my break is a breakdown? | Take A Break Ep. 234

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Then a breakthrough is being prepared for you! “He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength.” – Isaiah 40: 29...

So, how do I actually take a break? | Take A Break Ep. 233

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve been taking breaks all your life, and still you question it! “Research shows that we need to take a break and decompress so we can be at ou...

Why are breaks so elusive anyway? | Take A Break Ep. 232

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Taking a break can lead to breakthroughs.” ― Russell Eric Dobda But that’s not common thinking. We overglorify action, we look up to peo...

Can someone please give me a break? | Take A Break Ep. 231

07 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Taking a break can lead to breakthroughs.” ― Russell Eric Dobda It isn’t really the world’s responsibility to give you a break…so se...

How simple can my life really be? | Simplicity Ep. 230

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As simple as 1, 2, 3! “If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.”– Albert Einstein. We fail to get it though that...

Can I live simply in a complex (and chaotic) world? | Simplicity Ep. 229

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It isn’t enough to know How To. In the process, we easily lose motivation and we question ourselves during execution. We need constantly remind ours...

How do I live a simpler life? | Simplicity Ep. 228

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We simply S.I.M.P.L.I.F.Y. Another How To session for those with the courage to unravel the complexities we got ourselves into. “The ability to simp...

Why’d my life get so complex? | Simplicity Ep. 227

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Simplicity is an exact medium of too little and too much – Joshua Reynolds It’s become so complex because the world has changed but the rules of r...

Can my life be simpler, please? | Simplicity Ep. 226

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Only if you want to! Truth to tell, many of us want life to be complex and complicated! Then, again, let us not be too hard on ourselves. There are t...

If I go deep within, shall I see this burden as a blessing? | Burdens to Blessings Ep. 225

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Optimism is the essence of every fighter; the belief that no matter what you’ll find a way to win.” – The MMA, or the Mixed Martial Arts gro...

Can something challenging lead to thanksgiving? | Burdens to Blessings Ep. 224

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Well, I do thank the Lord for my wife regularly! Shhh… Seriously, if not for the biggest disappointments in my life, I would’ve missed the best of...

Can this burden lead to all things new? | Burdens to Blessings Ep. 223

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you can create.” – Roy T. Bennett Since there is no way out, why...

Beyond annoying me, can this burden really transform me? | Burdens to Blessings Ep. 222

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” Leo Tolstoy C’mon, who doesn’t have an occasional annoying par...

Can I truly see my unwanted burdens as a personal gift? | Burdens to Blessings Ep. 221

24 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Optimism – the doctrine or belief that everything is beautiful, including what is ugly.” – Ambrose Bierce Burdens become blessings when ...

Can I live a conflict-free life? | Conflict Management Ep. 220

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nope. Well, not yet. For now, receive the conflicts of your life as a gift! Let is prune you, sharpen you, transform you! Let it also reveal to you a ...

What if the conflict gets worse and just won’t go away? | Conflict Management Ep. 219

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“The love of conflict is most evident when opposing forces join sides to defeat the peacemaker.” ― Criss Jami Ouch! Live with conflict, but...

So, Conflict Management in 5-min? | Conflict Management Ep. 218

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s R.E.S.O.L.V.E. it! 7 steps to Conflict resolution. Choose a person or an issue you are currently “conflicted with” and move towards mutual...

What conflicts am I dealing with, and within? | Conflict Management Ep. 217

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Often those that criticize others reveal what he himself lacks.” ― Shannon L. Alder Let’s go deeper within! How can we address conflicts...

Is there a way out of conflict? | Conflict Management Ep. 216

17 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Where there is power, there is resistance.” - Michel Foucault Where there is collaboration, there is conflict. So, yes, there is a way out of ver...

What are the choices that define my life? | Choices Ep. 215

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

15 choices that will define – and refine – your life. Let’s do them once, and again, daily. L.I.F.E.’S. T.O.P. C.H.O.I.C.E.S. “All things ar...

What if the choices have been made for me? | Choices Ep. 214

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn’t leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I’d still be ...

How can I better Choose? | Choose Ep. 213

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here’s a 6-point approach to making better choices in your life. Practical. Relatable. Life-changing. Are you ready for a life change? “When you m...

What Kind of a Chooser am I? | Choices Ep. 212

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Your life is a result of the choices you make. If you don’t like your life, it is time to start making better choices.” – Anonymous So, what ...

Can I really Choose? | Choices Ep. 211

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Well, you are choosing to read this, right? And you can choose to stop reading too! Ofcourse, you can choose! The question is: are you aware of what k...

Can we move forward in the direction together, forever? | Direction Ep. 210

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, and No. It’s an affirmative, and a negative, but both positive! It’s a matter of perspective. Listen on.

What if I’m too far down the wrong road? | Direction Ep. 209

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” – Jimmy Dean You still can choose to re...

So, how do I redirect? | Direction Ep. 208

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How do I redirect? How do I redirect?! Ok, ok, you’ve got me convinced, but how to go back in the right direction? Direction not just in terms o...

What direction am I heading? | Direction Ep. 207

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just where are you heading? Depends what your goals are and the manner by which you wish to be journeying! There can be 5 members of the same team eac...

Do I need direction? | Direction Ep. 206

03 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You already have one! Towards where, only God knows! (And to an extent – depending on how “mindful” you are – you have an idea, too!) It’s n...

How can “me’ be the best version of “me?” | Identity Ep. 205

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

By believing in the possibility, seizing the opportunity, and acting like one…like the beset version of yourself! John 15:16 ~ “You did not choose...

Can multiple identities exist in communities? | Identity Ep. 204

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You do have a family don’t you? Whether far from ideal or the ideal, every family will be composed of unique identities, hopefully committed to buil...

If identity is lost, how can it be found? | Identity Ep. 203

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ok, let’s get back on track. 8 steps to go back, or to strengthen your sense of self. A process of self discovery and rediscovery. And making sure, ...

Why is identity important to me? | Identity Ep. 202

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Indeed, why is it? Having a well-developed sense of self is hugely beneficial in helping us make choices in life. From something as small as favorite ...

Who am I? | Identity Ep. 201

26 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Who are you? Beyond the title, the assignment or the work that you do? “The Gift of Being Yourself,” defines identity as “who we experience ours...

How can I burn brightly without Burning out? | Burnout Ep. 200

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Don’t just climb the ladder of success - a ladder that leads, after all, to higher and higher levels of stress and burnout - but chart a new path...

What is the way out of my burnout? | Burnout Ep. 199

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ok, let's work our way out of this burnout! 1. Recognize the condition 2. Reverse the situation 3. Recover the person! Within this 3 steps are 8 ways ...

What is my burning out…throwing out? | Burnout Ep. 198

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What is the cost of actually burning out? Perhaps a look back at the life of Robert Downey will reveal a thing or two, and get us more serious in figh...

How do I burn out? | Burnout Ep. 197

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Not that I want to teach how to get there! Rather, it’s good to know your history…so we can explore ways to better evolve your story! 9 ways you c...

Me? Burnt out? | Burnout Ep. 196

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Physical and emotional Exhaustion. Loss on interest and motivation. Productivity loss. Are you feeling or experiencing any of these? Are you burnt out...

Can you take another chance with me? | Second Chances Ep. 195

16 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Every second a seeker can start over, for his life’s mistakes are initial drafts and not the final version. - SRI CHINMOY What drafts have you made,...

What if I fail this chance again? | Second Chances Ep. 194

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Then you failed that chance, again. It’s a fact, not a final notice nor a death sentence! “I missed more than 9000 shots in my career, I’ve lost...

Where do I find the courage to take the second chance? | Second Chances Ep. 193

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Take C.O.U.R.A.G.E.! 7 ways to build your confidence and courage in taking another chance, in whatever area of life. “Cowards die many times before ...

How to know it’s time to take a second chance? | Second Chances Ep. 192

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Beyond the feeling, it’s discerning. At times, it’s even simple computing (cost-benefit analysis)! Here are 7 signs it’s time to go for a second...

Do I really have a second chance? | Second Chances Ep. 191

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The sun rose this morning didn't it? You open your eyes or at least your ears, haven't you? God's mercies are new every morning aren't they? Of course...

Can goodbyes be joined by hellos? | Saying Goodbye Ep. 190

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Of course they go together, again and again. The key is to see both, and not to be overwhelmed or too consumed by either. Ernie Harwell: “It’s tim...

What if it’s too painful to say goodbye? | Saying Goodbye Ep. 189

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I feel you. Been there, done that. And there is no guarantee there will be no more of it. In fact, the older you get, the more you realize that saying...

How do I really say Goodbye? | Saying Goodbye Ep. 188

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With Why and When settled, let’s go straight to How. Here are 5 ways to say Goodbye. Equip yourself and apply it to a person, a situation, or an att...

When is it time to say Goodbye? | Saying Goodbye Ep. 187

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Timing is everything. Here are 8 things to consider as to when to say goodbye after you have decided to go for it. Take note though: the pain and or t...

Do I really have to say goodbye? | Saying Goodbye Ep. 186

05 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Not really. But it would really be the courteous thing to do. And even if there may be cases where saying goodbye may not be necessary, over-all, sayi...

What beats stanning 10 to 1? | Stan Ep. 185

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Being the person who wish to stan. Ofcourse that doesn’t happen quickly, and certainly not to many. And sadly, even if you try real hard, it stillis...

What kind of stan to stan? | Stan Ep. 184

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Maybe it was obsession, but it was also happiness; an escape from the suckiness of everyday life. And when you find something that makes you happy ...

How to avoid stanning that goes out of hand? | Stan Ep. 183

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It can get out of hand! “Idolatry is really not good for anyone. Not even the idols.” - John Bach So, here are nine ways to really R.E.D.I.R.E.C.T...

When is stanning…a good thing? | Stan Ep. 182

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stanning can be a good thing, even a great thing. But if we aren’t mindful, it can be the worst experience of one’s life! It’s not that you stan...

Who do I stan? | Stan Ep. 181

29 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Who do we stan? There are at least 3 types of people we stan: those we want to become, those with whom we see something that simple blows our minds, a...

Amidst all the languishing, can I still live a life of abundance? | Languish Ep. 180

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You’d better! It was what was meant to be. But relying on your power and energy alone will not cut it. “The only way to Heaven is prayer; a prayer...

What if the languishing is not within, but all around me? | Languish Ep. 179

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You weren’t meant to languish – or to get out of it – alone! “Having a vested interest in other souls unconditionally creates a ripple effect ...

When is languishing a good thing? | Languish Ep. 178

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, it can be a good thing…particularly when you are losing interest and drive for a bad thing! “I’ve dumped it all in the trash (meaning, I’...

So, what to do with my languishing? | Languish Ep. 177

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Admit it! “If you don’t heal from what hurt you, you will bleed on people who didn’t cut you.” – Unknown Then after you let yourself go, go ...

Me? Languishing? | Languish Ep. 176

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, you! And me. And everyone else. If not now, in the past, or sometime in the future. If not entirely, in some area of your life. Laguishing – th...

Can I make resting a way of life? | Rest Ep. 175

19 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You should, if you want a meaningful and maximized life! Living with the tension of work demands and need for rest is an eternal reality we all should...

Can you say it again: how can rest help me get things done? | Rest Ep. 174

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s easy to revert back, to relapse into our old ways of thinking when the pressure to produce or to meet deadlines kicks in. While it is good to b...

Can you just me tell how I can make rest work?? | Rest Ep. 173

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s make rest happen by choosing to R-E-C-R-E-A-T-E. 7 practical ways to achieve periods of rest every day of. Your life? And yes, choosing to Lov...

Why is this harder than I thought? | Rest Ep. 172

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Because getting more done is the mindset, and rest is a hindrance to doing just that! To change the mindset we need to change the input. And let this ...

Do I really need to rest? | Rest Ep. 171

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Like you need to sleep, to recover, or to breathe? But isn’t it amazing how so many fall into the trap of cutting rest to the minimum (or making do ...

How do I go beyond staying afloat for a great finish? | Staying Afloat Ep. 170

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Who doesn’t want a great finish? Here are 12 suggestions from Panche Dessan on how go beyond just floating and actually soar in life! “Starting st...

How do I making staying afloat, how do I make it a habit? | Staying Afloat Ep. 169

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

By doing it again, again, and again. “Champions don’t do extraordinary things. They do ordinary things, but they do them without thinking, too fas...

How to survive by working smarter, not just harder? | Staying Afloat Ep. 168

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“She stood in the storm and when the wind did not blow her way, she adjusted her sails. -  Elizabeth Edwards It’s not just what you do, it’...

What to do when the storms just won’t go away? | Staying Afloat Ep. 167

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Do all you can to stay afloat! “If you’re going through hell, keep going.” - Winston Churchill Sometimes simply holding on or standing still unt...

How can I stay afloat as I am drowning?! | Staying Afloat Ep. 166

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

By admitting to yourself you can’t swim your way out! Recognizing that there will be days you just don’t have it within you is key to others stepp...

How can I make change a way of life? | Change Ep. 165

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“We can't be afraid of change. You may feel very secure in the pond that you are in, but if you never venture out of it, you will never know that th...

How on earth can I change you? | Change Ep. 164

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You can’t. So, skip this podcast! Haha. But if you have time, can you spare a couple  of minutes to check out how we – Maricel and I – continue...

So, how do I really change my life? | Change Ep. 163

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“As a man thinketh, so is he.” – Proverbs 23: 7 Intentionality increases probability. Tentativeness leads to nothingness. Pick up a few pointers...

Is it really “all in the mind?” | Change Ep. 162

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Well, it’s all starts in the mind. Hence, the power of a single idea. What are ideas in your mind today and what should you do with them? Have them ...

How to stay with a positive mindset forever? | Mindset Ep. 160

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

"Vision is not enough. It must be combined with venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps; we must also step up the stairs." -- Vaclav Havel. Ch...

How do I change someone else’s mind? | Mindset Ep. 159

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

By changing yours mistake. Its leadership – and changing one’s mind – by example. Then you “train your guns” on everyone else! Essentially, ...

How do I choose new ideas and thoughts that will change my mind? | Mindset Ep. 158

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Congratulations, you are asking how, not, “why should I?!” Here’s a few minutes to help you gain W.I.S.D.O.M. provided you are truly wanting to!...

So how do I change my mindset today? | Mindset Ep. 157

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

By listening on! The choice is ours to open our ears, our minds and our hearts. Practice Gratitude, Open you mind and Welcome positive and encouraging...

What power does a mindset have over me? | Mindset Ep. 156

25 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

All the power you can imagine! So, start being mindful of what you allow to enter your mind! For once an idea enters our minds, and stays there, the p...

Can I really have enough energy to last a lifetime? | Energy Ep. 155

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Enough energy, yes, for your calling and your lifetime…not someone else’s. So, the key is to choose that which is for you, and to trust that the e...

What to do when I am completely depleted? | Energy Ep. 154

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rest. Yes. Rest is part of the work process. But it that won’t work, then suck it up! Sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do! “The willingn...

So, How do I manage my energies today? | Energy Ep. 153

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“Concentrate your energy, and hoard your strength.” – Sun Tzu. Exactly: focus the strength where and when its needed and you will preserve your ...