Your Time With James Sweetman

Episode 45 The Golden Rules of Relationships

The quality of our lives is a reflection of the quality of our relationships. In this week’s episode, I share how to navigate the 4 golden rules of relationships, as well as some questions to give you a new perspective on an existing relationship.

Episode 44 How will I know if I’ve found my soulmate?

How will you know if he or she is ‘the one?’ With Valentine’s Day upon us, I ponder the term ‘soulmate,’ and I share what I see as the 5 cornerstones of great personal relationships

Episode 43 20 tips for a better me in 2020 -Part 2

In this second episode on the topic of 20 tips for a better me in 2020, I share another 10 positive habits that I’m seeking to establish in 2020. Covering well-being, physical and even soul health they represent conscious practices that will support and challenge me to be the best of myself.

Episode 42 20 Habits for a better me in 2020 Part 1

I know when I’m in top form, that certain habits around mental, physical and even soul health are an intrinsic part of my day. In recent times, I’ve drifted from these daily practices, but it’s now time to get back on track.

In this week’s episode, I share the first 10 rituals and habits that will support me in being the best of myself in the months ahead.

Episode 41 Escaping the Rat Race

The term ‘rat race’ conjures up images of an unfortunate rodent scurrying on a wheel, striving but never arriving. We can all feel like that rat some times. So what’s the escape route?”

Episode 40 Conquering the January Blues

So many of us find January a long gloomy month. The Christmas and New Year festivities are behind us and the weather is still dark and cold.

Did you know that the third Monday of January is known as ‘Blue Monday,’ supposedly the most depressing day of the year?  So it is timely that in this week’s episode I share 8 practical ways you can conquer those January blues.

Episode 39 What do you really want in 2020?

Many of us struggle to seriously contemplate the question that is at the heart of all goal-setting and personal development work - what do I want?

So this week, with the possibilities for 2020 ahead of us, I’m taking you through my personal favourite goal-setting framework.

It’s wrapped around the acronym PEACE. Not only is it insightful and practical, but it spells out what deep down, most of us are seeking.

Episode 38 Antidote to New Year Resolutions

The traditional approach to New Year Resolutions and goal-setting doesn’t work for me. I find the strive until you arrive mentality simply too exhausting.

In this week’s episode, I share how I set my intention for the year ahead. I show you how to harness the Law of Attraction and co-create with Life. For me, it’s really all about savouring the process of creating, as we endeavour to shine our light more brightly in 2020.

Episode 37 Getting Christmassy

Do you feel Christmassy? Are you all set for Christmas?

These are common questions at this time of year. Emotions are amplified at Christmas and for many people, it is a stressful and challenging time.

In this week’s episode, I share my thoughts on making Christmas meaningful, as well as tips for destressing in the run-up to Christmas.”

Episode 36 2019 The Review

As another year closes it is an opportunity to reflect on the last 12 months, to savour on the highs and take the learning from the lows.

In this week’s episode, I share 20 powerful questions that have the themes of gratitude and completion running through them.

Reflecting on these questions has become a ritual for me at this time of year, so not only do I pose the questions, but I also answer them.