The Dena Jo Morning Show!

Online personality, Dena Jo has been podcasting since 2019. She evolved to have her own podcast, The Dena Jo Morning Show, where you will immediately feel welcomed and loved, from the kindness she is known for. Dena jo starts each day with the “Word Of The Day” (WOTD), knowing that spreading love, kindness & knowledge is a powerful way of adding value to the world. She discusses the latest food and music news and trends. Along with the music segment on each show, she dives into the history of each song on the list. HIT that follow button & have your daily boost of love every Friday morning at 7:45 AM MTN. ALSO check out some of her other shows that she has: NEW SHOW - “Squats and Thoughts, a health and nutrition show with Dena Jo.” – pre-recorded once a week. AND “Connecting through Music and their soundtracks,” co-hosted with Tuddles, every Thursday night at 7:45 PM MTN. The Dena Jo Facebook Page
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Friday Jan 12, 2024
Connecting through Movies and their soundtracks #217
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Movie "Walk the Line," Johnny Cash movie
A chronicle of country music legend Johnny Cash's life, from his early days on an Arkansas cotton farm to his rise to fame with Sun Records in Memphis, where he recorded alongside Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins.
Staring: Joaquin Phoenix as Johnny Cash, Reese Witherspoon as June Carter, Ginnifer Goodwin as Vivian Cash and
Robert Patrick as Ray Cash to name a few.
Thank you again Bamm Bamm for your help!



Friday Jan 12, 2024
Wednesday Fun Day - WOTD ”Achieve” #216
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Start your day with a little sugar!!
Today is January 10th, on today's show:
**We are back, Bamm Bamm & Pebbles at the Podbean drivin' theater: This Thursday as we host, the return of "Connecting through movies and their soundtracks," is back!! We will be watching and having a LIVE screen chat on the Podbean app., starting at 7pm MTN.
**I like to start the show with the word of the day & quote of the day. You may need these words of encouragement to brighten your day.
These positive words can significantly influence when used correctly and with someone who may need them.
So let's go!
Today's word of the day is " achieve "
//: successfully bring about or reach (a desired objective, level, or result) by effort, skill, or courage
**Quote of the day:
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“Nothing in the world is worth having or worth doing unless it means effort, pain, difficulty… I have never in my life envied a human being who led an easy life. I have envied a great many people who led difficult lives and led them well.” - Theodore Roosevelt
“There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.” - Paulo Coelho
What does it mean to achieve?
To want to achieve something means to have a strong desire to accomplish a particular goal or objective. It is the first step towards planning for the future and plays a fundamental role in the development of skills in various facets of life, from work to relationships and everything in between. Achieving goals in any aspect of life can boost self-esteem and self-efficacy, leading to improvements in confidence and well-being.
On Friday I spoke about picking a word for the year that resonated with you, to focus on for the year. What do you want to achieve with that word. Be stronger? Braver? Unfuckwitable? So how do you ACHIEVE that thing you want for 2024?
First, you need to pick your word or a goal that you want to achieve. If it is a goal, think about this 1st, SET A SMALL, ATTAINABLE GOAL!! With goals, it is great to have BIG ambitious goals, BUT those are always longer and harder to reach. Start with small, achievable goals.
Break down that BIG goal into a bunch of mini goals. Each time you have mastered a mini goal and are able to cross it off your list, it keeps you motivated and brings you closer to achieving that bigger goal!
- You need to understand you goal/word that you picked. Be very clear and specific with your goal.
It will help to continue you to give that motivation YOU may need in order to keep going. Do this for you and only.
- Again, break down that larger goal. Having a goal that you can measure will help you stay on track.
- If you are setting a time line, I must lose 25 lbs in 3 months. Give yourself extra time!! Studies have shown that giving yourself extra time (adding an extra 25% to deadline) is helpful in achieving your goals.
- Do not focus on your past failures. It is normal in life to go through ups and downs. Failing is one of the best ways to learn.
- Remove any obstacles before you start.
Think, "What could prevent me from achieving this goal?"
Write down what you think your obstacles are, any excuses or fears, as well as how you will knock those obstacles on their butt! By putting your barriers down to pen and paper, you take away their power.
- Celebrate your wins.
It will not always go the way you want, that is ok. STOP BEATING YOURSELF UP!! Evaluate what went right and what you will improve next time. Each time you do this, it better prepares you for your next goal.
Living without a vision is similar to living without a purpose - it is essentially a waste of time.
It is NEVER too late! You are never to OLD!
One last quote for you:
“Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly.” - Robert F. Kennedy
So what is your word or goal??
You got this! I believe in you.
References:
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Remember to check out our friends' podcasts:
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DaGrayArea's Podcast - News, Society
Free Association Podcast (radioprojects Dennis Barker) Music, News
HannyJ - Friends
Podbean Podcast Nation on Facebook - promote your podcasts
Self-improvement Daily -Brian Ford - Self Improvement
SLACKER82ALPHA PODCAST - News
SouthOzMan - Real, Raw & Revised Media - Down Under
The Beans and Weenies - Variety
The Humble Dog - Professional dog trainer
The Mindset Mentor - Rob Dial - Self Improvement
The Rocking Al Show - Self Improvement
The Why Run! Podcast - Society, Personal Development
WKOP- The Wrong Kind of Podcast - Society
Thank you all for your continued love, support and love! If you are not already following, please hit that follow button.
You can now download on Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Samsung Podcast & Player FM Now. Thank you for your support and love and remember, "AAAAAAWWWWWW, Be the reason someone smiles today, let your smile change the world and do not let the world change your smile!"
For the above sound clips and songs, we don't own the rights to them, but are using them in compliance to Fair Use. Parody & Educational. Please check out more episodes, thank you.
Much Love,
Dena Jo



Saturday Jan 06, 2024
2nd have of Fri-YAY Show
Saturday Jan 06, 2024
Saturday Jan 06, 2024
**Trending:
- What's trending? BP's Podbean Podcast Nation on Facebook is trending. Please check him out. If you have a podcast, go there to post it or if you know someone who has a cast, please let them know. Thank you BP for what you are doing to help us.
- A New, Limited-Edition M&M Is Coming to Stores
- Reese's, Limited-Edition Candy
- while talking about Reese's, did ya all hear this crazy ass lawsuit? Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Have Been Deceiving Customers, According to New Lawsuit
- You Can Get a Free Sandwich at Subway for the Next Three Weeks
- Oreo and Betty Crocker Launch New Baking Mix Line
- Chipotle's New Year Challenge Could Land You Free Lifestyle Bowls For A Year
**Fact of the day:
The universe is full of pointless but endlessly amusing tidbits about life, nature, and everything in between. What's the deal with cats' aloofness, why do bees die when they sting you, and do gas giants really smell as bad as they sound? Read on to find out!
Ice Cream:
In the state of Kentucky, it is illegal to hold an ice cream cone in your back pocket. So all you Kentucky readers better drop that cone because you certainly can't save it for later.
**National Holiday's
International Brain Teaser Month is in January.
Remember to check out our friends' podcasts:
Coffeyville Department of Meme's - FB & Merchandise:
https://kjwear.net/stores/coffeyville-department-of-memes/
DaGrayArea's Podcast - News, Society
Free Association Podcast (radioprojects Dennis Barker) Music, News
HannyJ - Friends
Self-improvement Daily -Brian Ford - Self Improvement
SLACKER82ALPHA PODCAST - News
SouthOzMan - Real, Raw & Revised Media - Down Under
The Beans and Weenies - Variety
The Humble Dog - Professional dog trainer
The Mindset Mentor - Rob Dial - Self Improvement
The Rocking Al Show - Self Improvement
The Why Run! Podcast - Society, Personal Development
WKOP- The Wrong Kind of Podcast - Society
Thank you all for your continued love, support and love! If you are not already following, please hit that follow button.
You can now download on Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Samsung Podcast & Player FM Now. Thank you for your support and love and remember, "AAAAAAWWWWWW, Be the reason someone smiles today, let your smile change the world and do not let the world change your smile!"
For the above sound clips and songs, we don't own the rights to them, but are using them in compliance to Fair Use. Parody & Educational. Please check out more episodes, thank you.
Much Love,
Dena Jo



Saturday Jan 06, 2024
Word of the year, what is yours? #214 pt 1
Saturday Jan 06, 2024
Saturday Jan 06, 2024
Today is Friday January 5th, on today's show:
**Word of the year - what is my word? "Brave "Unfuckwitable!"
A few years ago, when I began blogging, people started asking me about my word for the year. The idea behind it was genius.
Rather than a long list of resolutions, that I'd probably give up on rather quickly, picking a word that captures the mind-set you want to adopt in 2024.
Picking one, two or three word to guide us through the year. A word that reflects your values, intentions and vision for the coming year. What would describe your hopes and dreams for 2024?
Picking a personal word of the year:
- Make your word super visible will act as a constant positive reminder for you to align yourself to that energy.
Heard an analogy - about a lighthouse would not be of much help to boats if it did not throw out that powerful beam of light to make itself know.
- You can make a digital vision board
- Create a phone/laptop wallpaper with your word
- Have affirmations with your word in them.
- Set some actionable goals
You need to do more than just pick a word, you need to use it:
Example:
"Do something every day that brings you _Joy____.
Or do something every day that makes you feel Unfuckwitable.
Or If your word is simply a feeling/attitude you want more in your life, that is ok also.
- check in with your word
There are many ways to do this. You could have it be part of your journaling and check in at the end of your day. You could ask your self if you truly lived by your word today.
Or you could do it weekly/monthly.
Remember - you do not have to only choose one word. Choose as many as you want, or choose a quote if that is what makes more sense to you. What ever word or quote you choose, the important thing is that it needs to act as a guide for you through the next year. Pick a song!
BRAVE & UNFUCKWITABLE
Brave - Sara Bareilles
Unfuckwitable -
**I like to start the show with the word of the day & quote of the day. You may need these words of encouragement to brighten your day.
These positive words can significantly influence when used correctly and with someone who may need them.
So let's go!
**Today's word of the day is "courage "
//: not deterred by danger or pain; brave
**Quote of the day:
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This Year
Hang on to your truth
And respect the truth of others
Choose to be happy
Forgive those that you can forgive
And seek the forgiveness of
Someone who deserves it
Do something outside of your comfort zone
Be the voice for someone who has no voice
Be Quiet strength
Be the type of kindness that is strength
Remember that love is a verb
Choose healthy foods, activities, and people.
Fall six times, get up again seven, persevere.
Wish people a lovely day
Live honestly, truly, and with integrity.
Let's dig into "Courage"
Having courage means having the mental, moral strength to face danger, fear or difficulty. Courage is the choice and willingness to confront that pain and uncertainty head on. It is not, not having any fear but the ability to be able to work through it.
People with courage possess some of the same characteristics.
- Self- confidence: They believe in themselves. They know who they are and what they stand for, meaning they have strong values.
- Conviction: They will not follow the crowd, or waffle in the face of difficult situation. They will stand alone if it goes against their values.
- Integrity: They do not just talk about honor they live it. Again they do not care about popularity, being with the in crowd. They stand up for what is right.
- Compassion: They put others needs ahead of their own. Which is not always good. Balance
- AND They embrace change by stepping outside their comfort zones.
Of course, you have faced obstacles, been slammed by adversity, and you may doubt yourself and want to give up along the way.
Continue to believe in yourself, stand up for what you hold dear and be kind along the way.
I want to end with this last quote:
"All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them." - Walt Disney
This is the beginning of anything you want. Go for it.
Remember, You got this, I believe in you!
I need a drink, cheers! Alright now let's talk about picking a word of the year or a nudge word.
**Word of the year - what is my word? "Brave "Unfuckwitable!"
I have read about having a word for the year or a
A few years ago, when I began blogging, people started asking me about my word for the year. The idea behind it was genius.
Rather than a long list of resolutions, that I'd probably give up on rather quickly, picking a word that captures the mind-set you want to adopt in 2024.
Picking one, two or three word to guide us through the year. A word that reflects your values, intentions and vision for the coming year. What would describe your hopes and dreams for 2024?
Picking a personal word of the year:
- Make your word super visible will act as a constant positive reminder for you to align yourself to that energy.
Heard an analogy - about a lighthouse would not be of much help to boats if it did not throw out that powerful beam of light to make itself know.
- You can make a digital vision board
- Create a phone/laptop wallpaper with your word
- Have affirmations with your word in them.
- Set some actionable goals
You need to do more than just pick a word, you need to use it:
Example:
"Do something every day that brings you _Joy____.
Or do something every day that makes you feel Unfuckwitable.
Or If your word is simply a feeling/attitude you want more in your life, that is ok also.
- Check in with your word
There are many ways to do this. You could have it be part of your journaling and check in at the end of your day. You could ask yourself if you truly lived by your word today.
Or you could do it weekly/monthly.
Remember - you do not have to only choose one word. Choose as many as you want or choose a quote if that is what makes more sense to you. Whatever word or quote you choose, the important thing is that it needs to act as a guide for you through the next year. Pick a song!
Then Podbean cut me off - had to start a new show.



Thursday Jan 04, 2024
”Letting Go,” best way to start 2024! #213
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Today is December 3rd, on today's show:
**I like to start the show with the word of the day & quote of the day. You may need these words of encouragement to brighten your day.
These positive words can significantly influence when used correctly and with someone who may need them.
Today's word of the day is " let go."
In starting of the new year.
**Quote of the day:
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"You teach people how to treat you by what you allow, what you stop, and what your reinforce." - Tony Gaskins
Today is going to be a little different. This is an essay I read that resonated deeply with me.
Part of this essay has been floating around the internet for a while and is MISATTRIBUTED to Sir Anthony Hopkins, the message is still heartfelt and worth a listen. It is actually written by Brianna Wiest's part of the "thought Catalog essay" titled, "This year, let go of the people who aren't ready to love you."
Not all of these words may pertain to you but be open to the one's that resonate.
Here we go: "THIS YEAR, LET GO OF THE WHO AREN'T READY TO LOVE YOU." OR ANYONE ELSE FOR THAT MATTER by Brianna Wiest.
**I would really like you to think about this. Rather than a long list of resolutions, that most probably give up on rather quickly, we are to pick one word to guide us through the year.
Word of the year - what is my word for the year? So think about your word of the year and we will chat about it on Friday!
**Joke of the day:
Bad Dad Jokes - I was addicted to the hokey pokey…but I turned myself around.
Why didn’t Han Solo enjoy his steak dinner? It was Chewie.
**National Holiday's : GO OVER NATIONAL HOLIDAY'S
Remember to check out our friends' podcasts:
Coffeyville Department of Meme's - FB & Merchandise:
https://kjwear.net/stores/coffeyville-department-of-memes/
DaGrayArea's Podcast - News, Society
Free Association Podcast (radioprojects Dennis Barker) Music, News
HannyJ - Friends
Self-improvement Daily -Brian Ford - Self Improvement
SLACKER82ALPHA PODCAST - News
SouthOzMan - Real, Raw & Revised Media - Down Under
The Beans and Weenies - Variety
The Humble Dog - Professional dog trainer
The Mindset Mentor - Rob Dial - Self Improvement
The Rocking Al Show - Self Improvement
The Why Run! Podcast - Society, Personal Development
WKOP- The Wrong Kind of Podcast - Society
Thank you all for your continued love, support and love! If you are not already following, please hit that follow button.
You can now download on Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Samsung Podcast & Player FM Now. Thank you for your support and love and remember, "AAAAAAWWWWWW, Be the reason someone smiles today, let your smile change the world and do not let the world change your smile!"
For the above sound clips and songs, we don't own the rights to them, but are using them in compliance to Fair Use. Parody & Educational. Please check out more episodes, thank you.
Much Love,
Dena Jo



Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Wednesday Fun Day - Start your day with a little sugar!😁❤️💕#212
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Wednesday Dec 27, 2023
Today is Wednesday December 27th, on today's show:
**I like to start the show with the word of the day & quote of the day. You may need these words of encouragement to brighten your day.
These positive words can significantly influence when used correctly and with someone who may need them.
**Today's word of the day is " Begin/beginning "
//: The word “beginning” refers to the start or first part of something.
**Quote of the day:
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"A new beginning: Start over, my darling. Be brave enough to find the life you want and courageous enough to chase it. Then start over and love yourself the way you were always meant to." - Madalyn Beck
We all go through unexpected change in our lives. But it is the change you "decide" to make in order to better your life, to evolve into the person you want to become.
It might be your job, a relationship, your health, which ever you feel stuck and unhappy with the ways things currently are.
A lot of the time with beginning to evolve, we get scared of the thought, "what if it doesn't work?" "What if I am alone?" "What if I give up?"
Or you might think, "It's too late to transform my life." Your lying to yourself if you believe that. You can begin a brand new chapter in your life at any moment.
I do not believe that any of us were put on this earth to just exist, with no purpose. I think, we are meant to fulfill "a purpose", and evolve into a better person.
It will be challenging. There will be set backs. But it can also be exciting and very rewarding, because it begins and ends with YOU.
Listen to these words of Dr. Judith Wright, "When you transform, you do something that you could never have imagined yourself doing, become something you could never have imagined yourself becoming, and ultimately, live a life greater than you could ever imagined yourself living."
Remember change is a choice, and there WILL be a lot of hard work and tears, depending on what you want to improve, in order to get there.
There will be setbacks and times that you never make it to were you want to be. That is ok. Just NEVER GIVE UP!! Never let that negative chatter in your brain, still your joy, happiness or dreams. Embrace the opportunities for growth that come our way and to strive towards becoming the best version of yourselves.
You got this!! I believe in you!!
**Joke of the day:
What do you call a cow with two legs? Lean beef!
**And while I am we are laughing about beef, there is a beef recall, Over 500 Pounds of Ground Beef Recalled Due to Possible E. Coli Contamination
Remember to check out our friends' podcasts:
Coffeyville Department of Meme's - FB & Merchandise:
https://kjwear.net/stores/coffeyville-department-of-memes/
DaGrayArea's Podcast - News, Society
Free Association Podcast (radioprojects Dennis Barker) Music, News
HannyJ - Friends
Self-improvement Daily -Brian Ford - Self Improvement
SLACKER82ALPHA PODCAST - News
SouthOzMan - Real, Raw & Revised Media - Down Under
The Beans and Weenies - Variety
The Humble Dog - Professional dog trainer
The Mindset Mentor - Rob Dial - Self Improvement
The Rocking Al Show - Self Improvement
The Why Run! Podcast - Society, Personal Development
WKOP- The Wrong Kind of Podcast - Society
Thank you all for your continued love, support and love! If you are not already following, please hit that follow button.
You can now download on Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Samsung Podcast & Player FM Now. Thank you for your support and love and remember, "AAAAAAWWWWWW, Be the reason someone smiles today, let your smile change the world and do not let the world change your smile!"
For the above sound clips and songs, we don't own the rights to them, but are using them in compliance to Fair Use. Parody & Educational. Please check out more episodes, thank you.
Much Love,
Dena Jo



Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Fri-Yay before Christmas!!🎄☃️💕#211
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Start your day with a little sugar!
Today is Friday December 22nd, on today's show:
PROGRAM NOTE:
**Connecting through Movies and their Soundtracks" will be on hold until after Christmas and New Year's, returning on Thursday January 4th.
**Now show on Monday Christmas Day December 25th
**Before I get to the word of the day, I wanted to celebrate little Stella's Bday (Bamm Bamm's daughter) Happy Birthday Stella - your COLORADO family sends their love.
**I like to start the show with the word of the day & quote of the day. You may need these words of encouragement to brighten your day.
These positive words can significantly influence when used correctly and with someone who may need them.
Today's word of the day is " humility. "
**Quote of the day:
"Humility is nothing but truth, and pride is nothing but lying." - Saint Vincent de Paul
"The only wisdom we can hope to acquire is the wisdom of humility." - T.S. Eliot
Humility is the ability to view yourself accurately as an individual with talents and flaws, all while NOT being arrogant, by bragging and gloating.
When humility is absent in a person, pride sets in and if you do not check yourself, selfishness and narcissistic behaviors start to be a part of your character.
Most often, those who display cockiness that stems from unidentified insecurities. the fact that they have gotten away with their poor behavior for so long, it is who they are. Overly high self-esteem is not actually being confidence at all.
When you have humility, it helps you in having a kinder approach when you have to deal with others. Because when you are humble, it offers the opportunity to become less self-involved.
If you are having trouble with knowing how to be humble, here are a few ways that might help.
- Again, do not be prideful!! You can have pride in your accomplishments BUT remember what I said above.
- Do some soul searching - Humble people look inward.
- They own their mistakes -
- They are teachable - no one knows everything.
- Compliment others - Take the focus off yourself for a minute and assure someone they are doing OK.
- Don't be a pushover - You always need to stand up for yourself. The point of humility is that you do not have to make someone feel worthless while doing so.
- They are truthful and honest.
- They forgive quickly
- and following their values
We have all been there, stuck between a rock and a hard place, when it comes to making a decision. When it is a humble person in this situation, they think about their values when they make decision. Humility is to accept things with grace.
Sometimes we cannot change the core of who we are. Sometimes all we can change is the way we choose to act and our decisions because of it. Choosing better actions is an improvement, so don't let that stop you from trying.
You got this, I believe in you!
PROGRAM NOTE:
**Connecting through Movies and their Soundtracks" will be on hold until after Christmas and New Year's, **Joke of the day:
Question: How does the Moon cut his hair?
Answer: Eclipse it.
Remember to check out our friends' podcasts:
Coffeyville Department of Meme's - FB & Merchandise:
https://kjwear.net/stores/coffeyville-department-of-memes/
DaGrayArea's Podcast - News, Society
Free Association Podcast (radioprojects Dennis Barker) Music, News
HannyJ - Friends
Self-improvement Daily -Brian Ford - Self Improvement
SLACKER82ALPHA PODCAST - News
SouthOzMan - Real, Raw & Revised Media - Down Under
The Beans and Weenies - Variety
The Humble Dog - Professional dog trainer
The Mindset Mentor - Rob Dial - Self Improvement
The Rocking Al Show - Self Improvement
The Why Run! Podcast - Society, Personal Development
WKOP- The Wrong Kind of Podcast - Society
Thank you all for your continued love, support and love! If you are not already following, please hit that follow button.
You can now download on Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Samsung Podcast & Player FM Now. Thank you for your support and love and remember, "AAAAAAWWWWWW, Be the reason someone smiles today, let your smile change the world and do not let the world change your smile!"
For the above sound clips and songs, we don't own the rights to them, but are using them in compliance to Fair Use. Parody & Educational. Please check out more episodes, thank you.
Much Love,
Dena Jo



Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Fun Day - Start your day with a little sugar‼️😁❤️💕#210
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Wednesday Dec 20, 2023
Today is Wednesday December 20th, on today's show:
**Connecting through Movies and their Soundtracks" will be on hold until after Christmas and New Year's, returning on Thursday January 4th.
**No show on Monday Christmas Day December 25th
**I like to start the show with the word of the day & quote of the day. A LITTLE ENCOURAGEMENT IN A WORLD OF HATE, Let's go!
Today's word of the day is " self-con·trol "
//: the ability to control oneself, in particular one's emotions and desires or the expression of them in one's behavior, especially in difficult situations:
**Quote of the day:
"If you can learn self-control you can master anything." -
"When you can't control what's happening, challenge yourself to control the way you respond to what's happening. That's where your power is."
What does it mean to have self-control?
Self-control means the ability to restrain or control one's own impulses, emotions, or desires.
Self-control is the ability to control and change the way you will respond to avoid undesirable behaviors while increasing desired ones. It also helps us to be able to achieve long-term goals.
When I was doing the research for this word self-control I started reading about some that believe that self-control is determined by your genetics, wait what??!!! But can also be a skill you can strengthen with practice, that I believe. Sure you can LEARN or be TAUGHT something because you are around people all the time. You are who you hang out with 100%. YOU ultimately decide on what distractions enter your life. BUT I also believe that we as humans use anything as an excuse for poor behavior and poor choices. The fact that either you grew up in a household that did not teach self-control or you hang out with people who have none, your behavior and responses are that yours. So learn to have a little more self-control.
When we are stressed, self-control tends to fly out the window.
So understanding how to practice self-control begins with understanding yourself. By looking deeply into yourself, taking responsibility for yourself, and taking the steps to improve destructive aspects of your life is the first step because the personal triggers we all have can make us sabotage or efforts and quit.
Did you know there is a muscle in your brain designed to strengthen your self-control? The prefrontal cortex gets the brain to focus and still itself. If you're fatigued or lack sleep, the cortex is prone to a loss of self-control. Being that this portion of the brain manages emotions and behaviors, even the slightest fatigue can cause a drastic loss of this skill.
You can exercise this frontal cortex by playing memory games and improving your basic math skills.
When you exercise self-control, especially in a difficult situation, you send a message to the world and more importantly to yourself, that you care enough to take responsibility for yourself. And the more you exercise self-control by practicing self-control the sooner self-control will become a permanent lifestyle change.
I am going to leave you with one last quote:
"Self-control is strength. Calmness is mastery. You have to get to a point where your mood doesn't shift based on the insignificant actions of someone else. Don't allow others to control the direction of your life. Don't allow your emotions to empower your intelligence. "
You got this. I believe in you!!
PLAY MUSIC Be right back with joke of the day…
**Joke of the day:
If a reindeer lost its tail, where could he get a new one?
At a retail store.
Who tells the best Christmas jokes?
Reindeer. They sleigh every time.
PLAY APPLAUSE! There are you're jokes of the day!!
**Trending:
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- Christmas Traditions -
I posted the recipes that BP would have during the holiday's: the Corn Casserole and a Yummy Cake
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