Episode 3: Overcoming Negativity Bias.
A bias is a preference for one particular thing, when we’re given the choice between two or more things of equal value.
A Negativity Bias means that even if we’re exposed to both negative and positive experiences, the negative experience has a greater impact on us.
Here’s a few practical examples:

1. Not everything went to plan.
   
2. Too trivial to celebrate
   
3. It's just daily routine
   
4. I don't need to celebrate serving others
5. Partially completed goals
   
   

That’s five practical examples of how we filter positive moments. Being more mindful of these five things, will help you add more joy to each day, by celebrating things that others might overlook. Maybe you have other examples that you’d like to share, I’d love to hear them. Message me on the website or comment on this podcast.

Welcome to episode number 2 of the podcast. Today’s topic is: How to Create a Lifestyle of Gratitude.
Today, I will be sharing a process you can use to create a lifestyle of gratitude. You will be able to  identify and journal special moments that you can celebrate for years to come.
In contrast to goal setting, which is future focused, Gratitude Hunting is a reflective process that focuses on the past. It's the opposite of goals setting. However, Gratitude Hunting also creates awareness, of what you can celebrate in the present moment.

Photos mentioned in today's show are found below.

One of my favorite birds in Europe, is called the Great Tit. I managed to take this photo, just as snow fell from a branch behind.

This is one of the streets leading into the market square. The building in the middle is now used as a library.

One of my favorite walking areas on the edge of town.

This is the market square. The Christmas tree was still set up.

Some cars covered by snow close to our apartment.

Welcome to the very first episode of my new podcast. I’m so excited to share about the topics of goals and gratitude, which I am really passionate about. In today’s show, I’ll be sharing my own personal story, and I’ve called this episode: My Personal Gratitude Journey.
The aim of this podcast is to promote the benefits of gratitude, and help you set and achieve goals that really matter. I’m currently writing a book around this topic, and have decided that a podcast would be an excellent way to share some of the content along the way.

Photos of Mount Kilimanjaro and African Wildlife can be seen below
 
My First 50 Countries
I chose one photo memory from each of the first 50 countries I have visited, and created a special page on my website. You can view them on this link.
www.petersewell.com/myfirst50
 
My novel Hunting Susan
On this link, you can view a trailer for my popular thriller, Hunting Susan. I am currently working on the sequel.
www.huntingsusan.com

A cute baby elephant I photographed in Kenya.

Some zebra gathering at a waterhole in Kenya.

Leopards enjoying a meal after a hunt. Taken in the Masai Mara, Kenya.

Climbing Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.

The first glimpse we had of Kilimanjaro.

The clouds parted, giving us a beautiful view of Kilimanjaro.