http://www.actionpodcast.com Positive transformation by taking ACTION Wed, 28 Jul 2010 19:43:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Positive transformation by taking ACTION Action Podcast no Action Podcast postbox@actionpodcast.com postbox@actionpodcast.com (Action Podcast) Action Podcast Positive transformation by taking ACTION http://www.actionpodcast.com/apsw.png http://www.actionpodcast.com http://www.actionpodcast.com/2010/06/avoid-comparisons-1694/ http://www.actionpodcast.com/2010/06/avoid-comparisons-1694/#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2010 15:40:12 +0000 Gina http://www.actionpodcast.com/?p=1694 http://www.actionpodcast.com/2010/06/avoid-comparisons-1694/feed/ 2 Adobe Photoshop,Airbrush,avoid,Beauty,beauty industry,comparison,comparison game,Comparisons,Dove,fun,Graphic design,Graphics Do you often compare yourself to others - then find your self-esteem plummeting? As Shakespeare himself said: 'Comparisons are odious'. Why? Because there will always be someone taller, thinner, more beautiful and more successful than us. Do you often compare yourself to others - then find your self-esteem plummeting? As Shakespeare himself said: 'Comparisons are odious'. Why? Because there will always be someone taller, thinner, more beautiful and more successful than us. The media has a lot to answer for - take a look at the insidious beauty industry and women's magazines. When did you last pick up a glossy and feel good about yourself? Quite. Dove have successfully poked fun at the beauty industry in their brilliant ad campaigns. Check out this short video to see how the magazine designers airbrush models to death - to make them look 'perfect'. It's all Photoshop - in reality these models don't 'exist'. Tricks of the magazine trade In today's podcast, Paul and Gina look at ways we can combat the 'comparison game' and come out on top. If you have downloaded the podcast from iTunes remember to post a review and visit our website at ActionPodcast.com to leave a comment or contact one of the presenters directly. Sign up for our newsletter to receive the podcast directly to your inbox, plus an additional weekly blog post! Action Podcast no 12:48 http://www.actionpodcast.com/2010/03/putting-more-spontaneous-celebration-in-your-life-1408/ http://www.actionpodcast.com/2010/03/putting-more-spontaneous-celebration-in-your-life-1408/#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:15:47 +0000 Chris http://www.actionpodcast.com/?p=1408 http://www.actionpodcast.com/2010/03/putting-more-spontaneous-celebration-in-your-life-1408/feed/ 0 http://www.actionpodcast.com/2009/07/time-out-946/ http://www.actionpodcast.com/2009/07/time-out-946/#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:17:10 +0000 Paul http://www.actionpodcast.com/?p=946 http://www.actionpodcast.com/2009/07/time-out-946/feed/ 0 break,commitment,drive,focus,fun,out,Podcast,relax,time Ever get the feeling that you seem to be putting a lot of effort in but don't really seem to be getting the results out? Maybe you just need a break, some time out to relax and allow yourself to have some fun. Ever get the feeling that you seem to be putting a lot of effort in but don't really seem to be getting the results out? Maybe you just need a break, some time out to relax and allow yourself to have some fun. Paul and Gina talk about how being too focused on one thing can actually be counter productive and a simple break can result in some refreshing ideas and results that just pure hard work can cause you to over look. Action Podcast no 16:25