11 FEB 2019 · “Carpe Diem — Seize the Day, that’s what I’m going to do!” How often do you say that to yourself at the start of the day? That today is the day you’re going to use your time commuting productively — you’ve decided to feed your mind by listening to that podcast, you’ll nourish your soul by listening to that incredible piece of music, you’ll enrich your world by reading that challenging book — but then your phone pings… …and your pavlovian reaction to that ping drives the dance of your thumb to open that InstaSnapFaceTweet the moment it arrives pulling you away from the good intentions you had moments ago. This isn’t exactly the version of yourself that you had planned to be that morning — disciplined, healthy, productive etc. — master of your phone rather than slave to its beck and call! Read the entire article and show notes at: https://www.charliehughjones.com/weapons-of-mass-distraction-how-to-stop-your-phone-from-sabotaging-your-productivity/ Unlocking The Best Version Of You https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/unlocking-the-best-version-of-you/

21 DEC 2018 · Most days for the last year I have written down roughly 30 things that I am grateful for. No matter what is going on in my life, where I am or how I feel that day, I still do this. Ok so maybe I don’t do it every day, perhaps 5 out of 7 days and some weeks less than that but it has profoundly changed how I look at the world … and how I feel each day. Our world seems like a pretty negative place a lot of the time. But that perception is not a true reflection of reality – our brains are just wired with a “negativity bias”. I’m not saying that shit doesn’t happen – I’m not saying that terrifying and horrific things do not destroy lives every day. But… what I am saying …is that our 24/7 always-on, news cycle and how much attention we give to social media, triggers the parts of our brain that are wired to react to stimuli it deems negative. So, our attitudes and how we see the world are more heavily influenced by bad news than good news. This “bad-news radar” causes us to perceive the world as much worse than it truly is, which then fuels anxiety and fear and many of the negative decisions that flow from those two emotions. This leads me to the choice I have the freedom to make every day: Do I want to feed the negativity or do I want to look for the good? Read the entire article and show notes at: https://www.charliehughjones.com/how-gratitude-shapes-my-attitude-and-changes-my-world-every-day/ Unlocking The Best Version Of You https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/unlocking-the-best-version-of-you/

21 DEC 2018 · Happy Holidays — there’s nothing quite like the festive season to bring out the crazy in our dysfunctional families. Maybe you’ve worked through the impact of some of their issues with a therapist — a good therapist, an effective therapist, an expensive therapist — and yet, somehow just 15 minutes into the annual family get together, you find yourself asking these existential questions: How can I be related to these people? How will I make it through the next few hours (let alone the next few days) without causing someone grievous bodily harm? How am I going to escape with my sanity, patience or indeed marriage intact? No matter how effective it’s been with colleagues, your assertiveness training goes out the window the minute your uncle begins his annual political rant. No matter how much work you’ve done to deal with it, a mere look from your mother can trigger an attack of codependency so severe you end up paying for her next holiday. And no matter how much resolve you had before you arrived, that extra glass of wine is just too tempting to turn down, steadily eroding anything that’s left of your self-control. These “Happy Occasions” often leave us feeling exhausted, demoralized, anxious or plotting how we might inflict retribution! And for many, the journey home is spent wondering how it happened… again! Albert Einstein once said, the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results — this leaves me wondering… how did he got along with his family? We expect so much of our families this time of year but do little to prepare ourselves for the inevitable onslaught of these temper-fraying, sanity-sucking gatherings. Family get-togethers require survival strategies. Here’s three practical, fun and powerful ones that might just help - https://www.charliehughjones.com/how-to-survive-your-family-this-holiday-3-practical-fun-and-powerful-strategies-to-make-it-through-with-your-sanity-intact/ Unlocking The Best Version Of You https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/unlocking-the-best-version-of-you/

21 DEC 2018 · I used to be a morning person, until the demands of being a CEO at the same time as being an involved father of 4 took it’s toll. I found that my focus, productivity and energy throughout the day was getting depleted more and more quickly. I wondered whether this was simply inevitable — that getting older and the demands of responsibility determined the degree of focus, productivity and energy that I had throughout my day — or maybe there was something I could do differently to extend my dwindling focus, productivity and energy for longer throughout the day? What I learned and began practising utterly transformed my productivity and has even increased my level of fulfillment each day! On this episode, I share Six Steps to really increase and sustain your focus, productivity and energy every day. Read the entire article and show notes at: https://www.charliehughjones.com/how-to-be-more-focused-productive-and-have-more-energy-every-day/ Unlocking The Best Version Of You https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/unlocking-the-best-version-of-you/

21 DEC 2018 · What would your world look like if the best version of you showed up more often? Join best selling author, speaker and coach, Charlie Hugh-Jones as he explores the stories, strategies and tools to inspire and equip you to unlock the best version of you! From neuroscience to nutrition, productivity to purpose, Charlie delves into topics as deep as quantum physics and consciousness to love, connection, forgiveness and resilience. Weekly episodes include proven and practical wisdom that each of us can apply everyday to unlock the best version of ourselves. Many episodes also include intimate interviews with transformational leaders, gifted storytellers and game changing catalysts. Visit charliehughjones.com for more episodes and insights. Unlocking The Best Version Of You https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/unlocking-the-best-version-of-you/