"IGotYou" podcast

In one's life journey, challenges are sure to come. There is no question about it. But although this is the case there is no need to fret. Life presents those challenges to reveal to us what strengths are within us. Within each show, Al will provide encouraging words and motivational tips to get you through the day. Sometimes one believes the journey is a lonely one too. This is definitely far from the truth, that is why one will receive on the show enlightening examples of those who have trooped through life’s challenges and provided some sense of hope. Welcome to the “I Got You Podcast” by Allen Bell.

Patience Is King 12/02/2021

Patience Is King How many times in those younger years were you told to "be patient" when you really wanted something? This is really the way of life. Many today have been duped into thinking one can get what one desires at that moment when it is asked. This is really a farse because much of what is of value will take time. Flowers take time to grow as well as it takes time for a baby to mature enough to be born. Adopting a mindset to be patient is important. Having it will allow for a lot less stress and heartache. /episode/index/show/igotyou/id/21349904

The Grind Never Stops 11/27/2021

The Grind Never Stops Hello Friend! In reaching your goal know that it will not be easy all the time. Expect to encounter the highs and lows in the journey as you push toward the goal. This informational episode is about knowing the grind never stops. That is what one should expect since there will be adversity in the pursuit of reaching ones goals. Know that very few things come easy in this life and anything worth getting usually comes with a bit of sweat. /episode/index/show/igotyou/id/21294677

Tips To Stay Focused On Your Goals 03/23/2021

Tips To Stay Focused On Your Goals Life can and will always bring challenges so one must have the mindset to press through it instead of getting upset on their way to reaching a goal. The way one handles the challenge affects the length of enduring a challenge. In this podcast episode, I will share a few tips that will hopefully help one manage to go through the challenge with a bit of ease. /episode/index/show/igotyou/id/18430898

The Year of 2020 In Review 01/09/2021

The Year of 2020 In Review Wow! What a year it has been! Who would've thought the year would have played out as it has. Starting with the death of retired basketball star Kobe Bryant and ending with the COVID pandemic still in the news one would think we are living in the last days. Perhaps we are living in the days just before the end of the world. Regardless, the year was sure to get our attention as to how we all have personally lived. Testing times call for one to learn and grow. Listen in as Al shares his thoughts. /episode/index/show/igotyou/id/17478329

You Are Important And Add Value 01/03/2021

You Are Important And Add Value Life's Journey can really make one think twice about living. Especially when one has to deal with challenges and then thinks he or she is the only one dealing with it. This is further from the truth. Every individual has to deal with what life has to present. It boils down to how we basic view the challenges. Listen in as Al provides a few tips about managing through these challenges. /episode/index/show/igotyou/id/17400518

A Reminder To Be Thankful...Always 12/03/2020

A Reminder To Be Thankful...Always This time of year is important. Why? The time spent with Family heightens in anticipation of the holiday season. Loved ones begin to plan for extended family members to gather. This spurs on thoughts of being thankful and appreciative of life, friends, the small things, and family. Life can be difficult at times but when the right attitude is adopted those seemingly bad situations aren't so bad. /episode/index/show/igotyou/id/17044637

Adjusting To COVID19 11/23/2020

Adjusting To COVID19 The COVID19 pandemic has impacted all of society today. Across the world, many have been impacted so much so as to adjust their lifestyle. Some have lost their jobs and others are now working from the confines of home. In spite of this many have made changes to either better themselves and/or reevaluate commitments. Listen in as Al shares thoughts about COVID and its impact. /episode/index/show/igotyou/id/16921463

The Importance of Hydration 11/13/2020

The Importance of Hydration Staying hydrated is important! Why? Because we enjoy a fun active lifestyle. An active lifestyle will require one to burn plenty of calories. This in turn may mean the loss of fluids. The loss of fluids will lead to dehydration which will bring on not so healthy symptoms. One of which is headaches. Headaches are not fun and for those who have them regularly, we can only imagine how they feel. Listen in as Al emphasizes the importance of staying hydrated. /episode/index/show/igotyou/id/16793471

Don't Stop Learning 10/19/2020

Don't Stop Learning If you stop learning you will fall behind. Not a famous quote but a stern reminder of what one can expect if he/she refuses to continue learning. Learning helps to keep one energized and engaged. Amazing! Listen in as Al shares why it's important to NOT Stop Learning. /episode/index/show/igotyou/id/16453763

Relax! It will be OK 09/27/2020

Relax! It will be OK Life comes with plenty of surprises. Many of the surprises come with us not being prepared for them at all. It could be the hearing of a car accident, a bad health report, or even the questioning of your integrity. When these situations come one must have a mechanism or strategy in place to help them manage to press through. Listen in as Al shares a few helpful points regarding what strategies to use. /episode/index/show/igotyou/id/16175885

Roll with the Punches 09/06/2020

Roll with the Punches Sometimes its good to not get in arguments for the simple fact that some can cause one to expend unnecessary physical energy both mentally and physically. This particular technique is used in professional boxing and proves to be helping in defending against being hit directly. Likewise, Rolling with the punches can help one to focus on what's important as opposed to spending unnecessary energy in a thing. /episode/index/show/igotyou/id/15903746

Be Patient, It Takes Time 08/18/2020

Be Patient, It Takes Time Many times one can get impatient in pursuing their goals. It is easy to do. If one employs a few techniques the road to success can be made a little easier. Adopting patience is key. Envisioning the goal is first then walking in a path toward that goal is second. These sure steps will make the walk a little easier to accept. /episode/index/show/igotyou/id/15653657

Embracing the Challenges 08/04/2020

Embracing the Challenges Every day one should expect to face a challenge. It could be anything from a co-worker spreading rumors or an argument with a sibling. The point is that one should accept the position that challenges will come so accept and learn from them. This is easy as watching an eagle soar through the air. A major part of its flight is that it uses the wind(resistance) to fly. Likewise ,this is what one must do. /episode/index/show/igotyou/id/15469889

What Motivates_Sustains You 07/29/2020

What Motivates_Sustains You One at times can get overwhelmed by the circumstances faced in life so that's, why it is important, to adopt a mechanism to help stay in a positive mental state. Life can be cruel at times so one definitely has to stay charged and focused to press through and overcome them. Do you have a strategy? Listen in as Al explains his. /episode/index/show/igotyou/id/15394112

Keep Pressing;It will pay Off 07/14/2020

Keep Pressing;It will pay Off Sometimes we tend to give up while pressing on toward our goals. It can be easy to do when faced with challenges but when one makes up in their mind to press on regardless of what is faced a reward awaits them. I have heard it called Grit sometimes or a bulldog tenacity approach. It simply means you stay in attack mode toward the goal regardless. We all have it but not all exercise it. /episode/index/show/igotyou/id/15198482

The Right Perspective 06/09/2020

The Right Perspective The right perspective is key when dealing with situations. Just imagine looking at an unfolding circumstance and thinking it to turn out badly but in reality, it turned out totally opposite of what was thought. This happens more than often and could impact one's life journey. Assumptions can be really bad and end up being the fuel to rumors if not addressed with patience and wisdom. /episode/index/show/igotyou/id/14754227

George Floyd Thoughts 06/04/2020

George Floyd Thoughts The events of the past few weeks are gripping for many. More than likely by now many have seen the video and are outraged. To see law enforcement who have sworn to protect and serve act in such a way that is opposite the oath was alarming. The event has raised many questions in addition to challenging what appears to be a system of oppression against blacks. In this episode, I share my thoughts on the matter. /episode/index/show/igotyou/id/14690873

Do Your Due "Diligence" 06/02/2020

Do Your Due "Diligence" Sometimes one can get complacent in following the crowd when it comes to gathering information pertaining to issues. This can be a detriment to ones learning if time is not taken to read up on the topic personally. In today's world information is freely given for one to receive so it is important for one to take the time and read up. If you rely too much on someone else you stand the chance of missing out on information that could personally make a difference. /episode/index/show/igotyou/id/14659517

Grind It Stay Focused 05/26/2020

Grind It Stay Focused With so many distractions one can easily lose sight of being on track toward success. Staying focused is key when you have a goal in mind. Negative vibes are all around us and one has to exercise a few tools to keep them at bay. Adopting a "grind it out" approach will ensure one stays in their lane toward success. It may not be easy at first but eventually with time one can master this approach. /episode/index/show/igotyou/id/14578553

Events Happen For a Reason 05/19/2020

Events Happen For a Reason One can easily get lured into the same routine day in and day out without looking to change. This is fine until that life event happens which seemingly throws us for a loop. What does one do? How can she be prepared? The answer may surprise you! or maybe not! When one understands that Events Happen for a Reason, then will they be better able to manage those situations. /episode/index/show/igotyou/id/14474951

Be A Boss 05/10/2020

Be A Boss Being a Boss can be difficult but when you understand the dynamics behind the responsibility and the impact of the position one can walk in authority and power. One has the right to take control of their life and be a Boss about it. Taking care of your health and well being is a responsible way of being a Boss. It means that one has done their homework and knows the impact of why a healthier lifestyle is best. Being a Boss about life is not bad but an example of courageous responsibility. /episode/index/show/igotyou/id/14361605

Take A Moment to Be Thankful 05/03/2020

Take A Moment to Be Thankful In all the hustle and bustle today it is good for one to settle down and be thankful. Busy schedules and demands will sometimes cause one to lose sight of the simple ways of life. Those fun moments with family and friends or those peaceful quiet times alone can be in jeopardy if the stresses of life are allowed to infiltrate and become cancerous. Learning to slow down and take a moment to reflect and show gratitude is a key move by one to mentally protect their way of life. /episode/index/show/igotyou/id/14257070

You've Got What It Takes 04/29/2020

You've Got What It Takes Undervaluing ourselves seems to be the order of the day anytime we are faced with challenges. Why is that? Is it because of ones upbringing that he feels the need to act less of what he is worth? Well, I beg to differ! The fact that one is alive is proof that he is valued. One needs to own the fact that he is apart of something great and has value. Stay encouraged and realize things happen to make us not tear us down. /episode/index/show/igotyou/id/14194886

Those Quiet Times...moments to Rest and Rejuvenate 04/28/2020

Those Quiet Times...moments to Rest and Rejuvenate One should take advantage of those quiet times especially when alone. Today life centers around plenty of time constraints that could ultimately affect those quiet moments when we need to settle down and reflect. Learning when those times come and knowing when to take advantage of them is key. During these times one can mentally rest and recharge from the demands of everyone else and life. Listen in for the tips. /episode/index/show/igotyou/id/14174561

Adapting_What does that Mean to you? 11/09/2019

Adapting_What does that Mean to you? Circumstances happen to us all! Knowing how to manage those challenges is key to pressing on through to success. Accepting a few of these keys can help one navigate through the change. Many find various approaches to adapting to life's challenges so here are a few key points to remember the next time life throws a curveball your way. /episode/index/show/igotyou/id/11966366

Rumors! Why its Best to NOT Entertain 10/07/2019

Rumors! Why its Best to NOT Entertain We all have had to deal with a Rumor at some point and know the crazy impact one can have on the mind. Although not all are negative one tends to be intrigued by the juiciness of hearing it. So why do we get so caught up when we hear them although we know there is a good chance it's not true. Listen in as Al explains a few tips to help one to stay clear of a Rumors black hole. /episode/index/show/igotyou/id/11552180

Facing a Problem? What do you Do? 09/28/2019

Facing a Problem? What do you Do? Do you ever think, why does life have to present challenges? If you do, then you are not alone. Life has a way of teaching us through the challenge so we will remember how to navigate through it the next go around. /episode/index/show/igotyou/id/11432063

What to do when you don't get that job! 09/19/2019

What to do when you don't get that job! So you put in the effort and spent quite a bit of time preparing your cover letter and resume for that job position only to be rejected. What does one do next? Be upset? Get mad? or regroup and keep applying? Of course, it's the latter. /episode/index/show/igotyou/id/11310191

Strategies to Utilize When Facing A Difficult Person 09/11/2019

Strategies to Utilize When Facing A Difficult Person Hello Friend! /episode/index/show/igotyou/id/11205203

I Will Manage Stress 07/26/2019

I Will Manage Stress Do you live Stress-free? If you do, then you are definitely apart of the few. /episode/index/show/igotyou/id/10673138

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