Sane Enough

Somebody at work gets a promotion and you've got more tenure than they do. That first hot flash of "that's not fair" — you know the one. Here's an uncomfortable question: what if it actually was fair?

In this episode, Coach Eric breaks down a distinction that gets mixed up constantly and quietly wrecks relationships when it does: equal and fair are not the same word. Equal means the same treatment for everyone, no matter what....

Has anyone ever told you something was "just for now" — and then now quietly became forever?

In this episode, Coach Eric breaks down a distinction that gets lost constantly: pressure and toxicity are not the same thing, even though they look almost identical from the outside. Pressure builds you. Toxicity corrodes you. And if you've ever assumed a situation was fine because it looked successful — a winning team, a compan...

Your phone buzzes. It's your boss: "Got a minute to talk?" Four words, and suddenly your chest is tight and you can't remember how to breathe.

In this episode, Coach Eric teaches a fifteen-second tool for the exact moment everything spikes — not tomorrow, not after you've journaled about it, but right then, while it's happening. It's called ARR: Anchor, Reframe, Reset. (Yes, it sounds like a pirate joke. Coach Eric makes it ev...

Have you ever left a five-star review for a service that was actually just okay? We live in a world where the pursuit of a perfect rating has replaced honest communication, and it might be doing more harm than good. 🌟

In this video, I dive deep into why the five-star system has fundamentally changed how we interact with each other. From tradesmen hiding mistakes to the awkwardness of telling a family member their cooking needs more...

Are you reaching your full potential, or is your capacity being limited by things you cannot see? In this episode, Coach Eric shares a massive personal landmark: the completion of his new book and workbook series, Capacity. Learn how to identify the invisible barriers holding you back and how to start clearing the path to your peak mental performance.

Today, we are talking about the difference between your potential and your actual...

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 presentatio...

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 ...

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.

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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. Stick around for the next episode, where you'll work towards improving your mental performance and well-be...

Are you always inconsistent? Does inconsistency drive you crazy? It doesn't matter if you are frustrated by other people being inconsistent or by your own lapse in consistency. One thing is for sure, it affects Mental Performance.

This episode will walk you through the difference between consistency and persistence while looking at the dangers and rewards of having routines. You will learn how to separate your identity from your ro...

Shame and Blame are partners in tearing down your progress. They mimic motivation while sabotaging your work. The result goes beyond momentary failures and leads you to destructive behaviors. Join Coach Eric on this journey through the dangers of shame and blame. Take a side trip to visit him for dinner with his family. Learn to break the toxic cycle and embrace the flaws in your path to success.

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Nooooooooo, you aren't! Sure you are.... duh. You are too LAZY. Perfection is a myth that makes you stressed. You aren't that guy. You aren't just good, you are great.... There are so many options, it'll make your head spin. Join Coach Eric on this journey through perfectionism, the idea of good enough, and the tools to set realistic goals, pursue your A-game, and improve your mental performance.

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Sane Enough 01-03 tackles the mental performance limiter that is consumerism overload. It is common in today's product-laden world to associate what you own, eat, or support as a big part of who you are... it becomes your identity and personality. As such, your ability to function, accomplish goals, sustain happiness, and perform at your best is affected and potentially limited by your consumer habits. In this episode, Coach Eric g...

Sane Enough 01-02 tackles a favorite topic: the voices in your head. We've all got them, do you listen to them? Do you argue with them? Does that make you nuts? Join Coach Eric as he discusses the different voices not only in general terms but in his own head. It's time to turn your voices into a tool to improve your mental performance.

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