Ok, this isn't a typical episode of Sane Enough... but it was fun. My oldest son had a school project in which he had to interview me podcast-style. He didn't warn me about the questions, so it was straight from the hip. The project starts with questions about my childhood idols but ultimately focuses on negative male norms and societal pressure. Here are my answers and some extra thoughts I expect he'll remove from his presentation, but I'm sharing them for my audience.

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Questioning Reframing transforms limiting questions into new ones that enhance your understanding and growth. This episode finishes the current run of episodes on reframing. Coach Eric will address how questions give you the data you need in your process to progress.

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After previously talking about reframing and how it can improve your mental performance, Coach Eric is diving into specific reframing skills. This episode will teach you how to do Failure to Feedback Reframing. This crucial tool for your mental well-being toolbox will turn setbacks into vital data for improvement.

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Previously, we learned that reframing is crucial because it helps you view challenges from a new perspective, making it easier to find solutions. In this episode, we explore Coach Eric's favorite type of reframing, As-If Reframing. You'll learn to use As-If Reframing to tackle challenges, improve your skills, and elevate your mental performance.

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Reframing is a critical skill for managing stress, performance, and mental well-being. I could discuss this for an entire season, but I want to provide you with quick and easy access to this important skill. So on this and a few more episodes, you'll learn what reframing is, how to do it, and how it will help you. It is time to add reframing to your toolbox.

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On this skill episode of Sane Enough, Coach Eric teaches you how to use Anchoring to facilitate improved mood, productivity, and mental well-being. You'll also learn how Anchoring can also trigger negative effects. Understanding the positive and the negative will help you eliminate negative triggers and promote positive ones.

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This episode is dedicated to Joe.

It is time to come to terms with the fact that your brain is only actually focused on one thing at a time. In this episode, Coach Eric helps you improve the quality and efficiency of your work. Multitasking is just switching your focus frequently while reducing your output. Monotasking and focusing can help you complete tasks better and change focus to work on another task more efficiently. Tune in and learn how focus can help you reduce your stress load.

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Continuing the conversation from episode 7, Forgiveness is Hard, Coach Eric helps you forgive yourself. Self-care is critical to mental performance, and forgiveness is vital to that care routine. Forgiving others is part of that routine as well. Learn how forgiveness of others doesn't require involving the other in any way. Forgiveness is about you, your mental health, your well-being, and your process to progress.

Intro from Episode 7: Forgiveness is Hard:

Forgiveness is a critical step in the journey to improving your mental strength. You've got all this anger, frustration, pain, and loud voices within you... and you can't just shove them down. The hurt is real. In this episode, Coach Eric will help you understand forgiveness and its role in your mental and physical well-being.

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