Understanding Self is a podcast about discovering the inner workings of... you! We'll dive into the psychology of what influences every aspect of who we are, and talk a little about how we can use that information to become a better version of ourselves every day. We'll take some of the top listener questions each week, and uncover who we really are. It'll be bite-sized, light and fun, and we'll throw a question for you to ponder about yourself! So join us on this crazy adventure into our ow ...
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We all suffer from the same problems, you don't get to know yourself without going through trials and tribulations but I say to you TODAY: . Things are the hardest just before they get better as long as we have the right perspective and life strategy. Like I always say ("DO DIFFERENT | GET DIFFERENT") and in my usual fashion, I will see us all at the TOP! Cheers.
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Jan 30 - Have it your way: How we all perceive "choice" differently
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Living where you live, and being brought up how you were - you have a certain perception of choice... but, not everybody shares that perception. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/understandingself/message
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Jan 29 - Context is everything: How our experiences form chemical and contextual responses
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Sometimes even the smallest event can change how we perceive something for the rest of our lives. Today, we talk a bit about that... this one is for (or, from) the birds! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/understandingself/message
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Jan 28 - What's my age again? How aging changes our decision making processes
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It's said that we make roughly 35,000 decisions a day... that's an awful lot of decision making. In the course of our lives we will make millions of decisions. How do our decision making processes and abilities change over time? Age, experience, context, and a near-endless stream of other factors play a role... so, let's dive into that... --- Send …
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Jan 27 - Solving It All: Our constant drive to find answers and how is shapes us
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As humans, we're always looking for answers to life's questions... why am i here? Who am i? Where did i leave my keys? What do you want for dinner? Our brains are wired to find solutions, and to find them fast - but what's the cost? The path we take to find our solutions not only influences the answers, it also shapes who we are and how we interact…
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Jan 26 - Looks matter: Overcoming appearance, attraction and your implicit beauty bias
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It's a fact of life we can't escape - we all make snap judgements based on appearances. It's a part of who we are - both our own appearance and how we are influenced by the appearance of others. So let's explore that and find out what we can do to better understand our own implicit beauty (and other) biases. --- Send in a voice message: https://pod…
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Jan 25 - Organized Chaos: How organized, or disorganized, environments shape us
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Ever wonder why some people are organized, and some are "all over the map" ? Organization can be a sign of conformity and level-headedness, but disorganization of your environment can also be a sign of some great (and useful) qualities. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/understandingself/message…
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Jan 24 - Stopping to smell the roses: The impact of a pause in addressing disappointment
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Stopping to smell the roses - or taking a pause to reflect and appreciate what you have in your life - plays a big role in how we deal with disappointment in our lives. How we deal with disappointment can shape our mood, attitude, and response to engage with the world around us. So how does this all work, and what can you do to better deal with dis…
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Jan 23 - Creativity: Where does it come from, and how do we become more creative?
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Creativity is often thought of as an inherent trait - something we're born with. Research shows that it's much more than that, and like much of who we are - is a direct functioning of our past and present environment. "Well," you ask, " how can I become more creative?" - Time to put on our creative lens and get a closer look at who we are when we e…
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Jan 22 - A rose by any other name: How we're shaped by language
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Language - the backdrop for all of our communication with the world, whether written, verbal, or otherwise, plays a significant role in shaping who we are; but how often do we actually think about the part it plays? Today we dig into some pretty interesting perspective on language, and share this link to the TED talk with Lera Boroditsky. Check it …
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Jan 21 - Daydream weaver - Shower thoughts and other ways to innovate
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Daydreamining is a skillset that is often thought to be detrimental, but the wandering mind actually provides us many great benefits - psychologically, physically, and creatively. So, what do we know about it, and how can we get better at allowing daydreaming to be a part of our lives? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod…
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Jan 20: Laughing on the Inside: The role of humour in regulating who we are
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Humour, and our ability to find it and exploit the advantages it brings to us, is a major factor in developing who we are. It plays a role in regulating our hormone levels, drives positive physicald and mental health benefits, and it helps us socially as well. So, let's explore more about that, and about some of the things you can do to work on you…
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Jan 19 - Great Expectations - How we set our future self up for success
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Expectations play a huge part in how we perceive and interact with the world. They're informed by our past, and they set ourselves up for our future. Regardless of what goals or ambitions we might have, it can all be thrown off course by expectations that don't line up with the path that we're on... so... what can we do about it? --- Send in a voic…
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Jan 18 - Early Birds and Night Owls: Why we all sleep a little differently
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There are some natural processes to sleeping, yet we all have our preferences of when and how we sleep. For some, it's getting up early that helps start their day. For others (like myself), the late evening productivity feels right. But really - which is best? We'll talk today a bit about how our sleep cycles are informed by our biology, physiology…
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Jan 17 - What's my name again?: How your name shapes your life
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For most, we don't often think too deeply on our names and the role they play in our lives. Depending on your situation this may be a little different, but our name is often just thought to be a part of who we are - whether we like it or not. Yet, your name plays a pretty significant role in shaping the world around you - especially at a young age …
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Jan 16 - Book 'em, Danno: The power of reading on our mental and physical health
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Weekends can be a great time to escape, find a little downtime and kick back with a good book. Reading - and specifically reading physical books - can have a significant and lasting impact on our mental and physical wellness. It can also determine our path in life through influence on our schooling, college admissions and standardized testing, job …
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Jan 15: What's in a (nick) name: the impact a moniker makes
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Many of us have nicknames. Whether it's for ourselves or others, a form of endearment or a sarcastic quip, perhaps even a loving dig at a close friend or family member... or sometimes, an inappropriate or derogatory one. No matter the intent or background, nicknames and our perception of them impact our view of those close to us, and of ourselves. …
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Jan 14- The incredible power and critical role of storytelling in our lives
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While the things we experience for ourselves are a critical part of shaping who we are, so too are the stories associated with our experience. Storytelling is a fundamental human trait, and is how we share about our lives, how we convey our experience and emotion, or how we tell ourselves about the day ahead. The stories others share can have that …
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Jan 13: Friends, with benefits: How friendships impact your mental and physical health
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Friendships play a critical role in forming who we are. We learn about forming friendships from a young age, and those experiences shape who we connect with and how we interact. Our early friendships can shape a lot of our perspective and direction in life, and even today we rely on these interactions for a lot of the connection and positive feedba…
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Jan 12 - The science of food, and how it impacts our mental and physical health
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In an extension of yesterday's episode on where our food preferences come from, today we'll get into more about the impacts food has on our mental health. We often consider the physical implications of a poor diet to our overall wellness - including our mood, focus, and perception of the world around us. We'll learn a few quick tips on what we can …
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Jan 11: You eat what you are: How we learn to like food and what you can do about it.
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They say you are what you eat... but is that true? How do our food preferences, and our food choices, impact our every day life. Today and tomorrow, we'll explore how our food preferences develop, can be altered, and what it does to our physical and mental well being. Nutrition is a far more important factor than you may think. --- Send in a voice …
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Jan 10 - Won't you be... your neighbourhood
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Where we live plays a significant role in who we become, and who we continue to be. As children, our neighbourhood helps set the foundation for our perspectives on life and the relationships we form - everything from our love of books to our social interactions are formed with our surroundings helping inform every decision or thought we form. We ex…
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Jan 9 - The forming of our musical tastes
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Today, we're going to explore where our musical tastes come from... or... really any of our tastes, though we'll talk specifically about music today and how we form our preferences.... and the benefits that can (and does) bring into our lives. This week, we're also building a spotify playlist of songs that can help expand your musical tastes. While…
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Jan 8 - Turn down your radio, you magnificent uni-tasker
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We've all heard about the great benefits of multi-tasking, but is it true? It might be - just maybe not for humans. Today, we take a deeper look at ourselves by understanding what's happening when we turn down the radio to find an address or park our car. Why does this happen, and what does it tell us about ourselves? --- Send in a voice message: h…
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Jan 7 - Here's lookin' at me, me: The impact of self-reflection
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Today we dig into a bit about self-reflection and take a look back at the week that was. The importance of taking some time to think back on your own self can't possibly be overstated, as it is in this action that we drive self-awareness and create the best opportunity for ourselves to grow. So, think back on your week a little as we get ready for …
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Jan 6 - The complexity of influence and marketing on self
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In today's episode, we dive into thought on how we're influenced in our lives. We talk a bit about marketing, which is just one of many influences in our day to day that we'll get into over the course of this podcast. I share a couple of stories that might be a bit surprising, if not enlightening, and we'll get a little deeper into just how much in…
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Jan 5 - Creating intention with small goals for big gains
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In a follow up to our very first episode about resolutions, today we talk a bit more in depth about the benefit of smaller, bite-sized goals and the big gains they can create over time. We'll talk about the compounding benefits that this process can create, as well as how it fits into the behavioural psychology modelling of the decision making proc…
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Jan 4 - Of two minds: how our brain makes decisions
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The brain is a pretty incredible thing. Everything you have ever experienced in life, all of your biases, everything is stored up there in that compact space, and is recalled in a variety of ways to help inform your decision making processes. The two systems - the creatively named fast system and the slow system - help to make those decisions for y…
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Jan 3 - Failure is an option.... and finding positive opportunities
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We're all trying to figure out how to be successful, but along the way we're bound to experience failure. In fact, we're bound to experience far more failure than we are success - especially if we're taking risks. Some of the most successful individuals in life have experienced the most failures. So what does failure actually do within us biologica…
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Jan 2 - Forming (and breaking) habits... for better or worse
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Today, we expand on the Jan 1 episode about resolutions and focus in a bit more on habits. What makes us form them, how do we break them, and where do they show up in our lives. The answer to that last part is - everywhere. Our habits are a subconscious connection to who we are - a window to our soul, and we aren't the only ones trying to get a gli…
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Every year, millions of North Americans set out resolutions to start anew in for the year ahead. But where did this come from, why do we do it, and why do SO many of us (self included!) fail at our resolutions. We'll get into a brief history, and talk a little about some tactics to achieve those goals this year with just a slight change of perspect…
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This is the trailer for Understanding Self, a podcast about discovering the inner workings of... you! We'll dive into the psychology of what influences every aspect of who we are, and talk a little about how we can use that information to become a better version of ourselves every day. It'll be bite-sized, light and fun, and we'll throw a question …
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A wave of outrage had been fuelled over the last few years and in the most recent time by the emergence of numerous evidence showcasing gross indiscipline and misuse of power by the FSARS - FEDERAL SPECIAL ANTI-ROBBERY SQUAD . Several police brutality experiences of abuses by the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad have been identified and documente…
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I personally believe, LIFE to be a continuous TEST for the living. If you choose to look at it this way then you will agree with me that we all participate in it knowingly and unknowingly. Now you see, the unknowingly PART is were the PERSONAL DEVELOPMENTAL JOURNEY comes into play. if we (meaning you reading this) can both also agree that LIFE is t…
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Heavenly Father, You are the source of all TRUE friendship and love In all my relationships, may your love be my constant guide for choosing what is GOOD and for REJECTING what is contrary to your WILL? Hey guys, please kindly make sure to drop a comment or leave your feedback, like, share, and FOLLOW Christopher Ahonsi (THE DIGITAL INFLUENCER) for…
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Fight for your DREAMS and ASPIRATIONS. Don't quit because we are almost at the END!
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What does your LIFE mean to you? How much do you really want your DREAMS to come to reality? I hear a lot of individuals articulate their DREAMS and ASPIRATIONS very clearly. But you see the ENVIRONMENT AND THE WORLD we live in has been built in such a way and manner dedicated to those who are ready to FIGHT FOR THAT WHICH THEY TRULY VALUE AND BELI…
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We all have hurt and have been hurt by someone. It’s in our capacity to divert our energy in more constructive endeavors instead of continuously dwelling on what has happened to us. Join me on the content today as I motivate us into what I know will be an awesome year. In my usual fashion, I will see us all at the TOP! Cheers. --- Send in a voice m…
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Run Into The PAIN (Becoming One With The HURT)
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In this episode of the Personal Developmental Journey, I doubled clicked on these words called (Run Into The PAIN). You see many a times we have BIG DREAMS AND ASPIRATIONS for our lives which is expected of any humans who wants to become more. I believe that for us to get what we really need in life we must be ready to FIGHT for our DREAMS instead …
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Why You Should GRIND HARD And CHILL HARDER All The Way Till The End
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In this episode of the Personal Developmental Journey, I doubled clicked on these words called (GRINDING HARD AND CHILLING HARDER) with regards to the context of the title (Why You Should GRIND HARD and CHILL HARDER All The Way Till The END). Since I started this amazing journey 3 years ago, this year will be the first time I will experience what i…
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In this episode of the Personal Developmental Journey, I doubled clicked on the words called (BEST THINGS). I have never met an individual who did not want the best for life. I pinpointed the fact that individuals want to be a success but are not improving on themselves instead they blame others for their shortcomings in life. . In my usual fashion…
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Do You Belong To A Group That Does Not Belong To You?
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In this episode of the Personal Developmental Journey, I doubled clicked on the word called (BELONG) and I gave various examples of situations whereby belonging to a group or an association of individuals that do not have true love and care for you but you continue to be a part of them because you seek a sense of security. . I want you to carry out…
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Why We All Need The Right (LOCATION)/Environment To Blossom (Like Plants) 🌱 🌱
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In this episode of the Personal Developmental Journey, I doubled clicked on the word called (Location) and I also used the PLANT analogy to better explain the direct connection LOCATION has with us achieving our set GOALS, DREAMS, and ASPIRATIONS. In my usual fashion, I will see us all at the TOP. Cheers--- Send in a voice message: https://podcaste…
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Welcome to yet another awesome Content today! What does CHANGE mean to you and have you tried to change some expect of your life and didn’t get the desired outcome! Listen to my take on lasting Internal Change. In my usual fashion, I will see us all at the top! CHEERS --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-digital-…
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2019 is coming to a close and I want us all to know that we can still make it happen. With just a few more weeks to go, I want us all to take a self evaluation of how much we have been able to do against how much we still have left. Once done, we can then prioritize on what is left and start to work on them! In my usual fashion, I will see us all a…
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Join Me As I Break Down The Reason And Need For Us To Self Examine Who We Are As Humans In Line With Our Limited-Time On Earth. I Hope You Enjoy It. See You At The Top. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-digital-influencer/message
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Join Me As I Double Click On Why We Should Not Give Up As Humans Due To Uncertain Times But Instead To Continue To Give Life Our BEST At All Times. I Hope You Enjoy It. See You At The Top. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-digital-influencer/message
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Join Me As I Break Down The Micro And Macro Processes Of Personal Development Journey. I Hope You Enjoy It. See You At The Top. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-digital-influencer/message
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The Personal Developmental Journey Is A Life-Long Process! Join Me Today As I Shed Light On Why We Should Continuously Keep Moving Forward In Life And Why We Should Let Go Of The Past And Only Keep The Lessons Learnt From These Experiences. I Hope You Enjoy It. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-digital-influen…
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The Personal Developmental Journey Is A Life-Long Process! Join Me Today As I Shed Light On Why We Must Constantly And Continuously Improve Ourselves With Regards To The Mental, Physical And Spiritual Pillars Of This Amazing Journey In Alignment With Our Set Goals And Aspirations. I Hope You Enjoy It. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters…
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The Personal Developmental Journey Is A Life-Long Process! Join Me Today As I Shed Light On Why You Should Always Live Your Life In It's Purest Form And Why The Fake It Till You Make It Lifestyle Will Bring You Nothing But Discomfort And Pain. I Hope You Enjoy It. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-digital-infl…
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The Personal Developmental Journey Is A Life-Long Process! Join Me Today As I Shed Light On Why Your Ability To Appreciate The Internal/Natural Giving Things Of Life (Health, Friends, Family, e.t.c) In Aligning With The 3 Pillars (Physical, Mental And Spiritual) Of This Amazing Journey Will See You At The Top. I Hope You Enjoy It. --- Send in a voi…
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