Greatest Day Mindset

08/28/2025

The beauty of new beginnings. They don’t need a special day of the week or month. They can happen right now, no matter where you are or how you look or feel.

2025 was off to a good start then it turned. And it turned hard. I reached the highest weight of my life and the lowest mentally I’ve ever been.

And I stopped most everything that I know works for me. The daily walks, morning studying and journaling, the gym and lifting weights, social connections… it all seemed to no longer feel important or meaningful to me.

My mind, body and spirit knew what to do but getting myself to take action felt so hard. Will this actually matter, or help, and will I be able to be consistent? If I make progress won’t it just be a matter of time before I stop be up here again… or even worse?

I got focused on the outcomes I didn’t have in life and lost focus on the only thing that actually matters: EFFORT.

EFFORT IS THE EXPECTATION. Not perfection. Not even progress. Just daily efforts in the direction of our desired self. Focus on that long enough, consistent enough, and you will eventually reach those outcomes. It won’t always be progress either.

There will be down moments and seasons. And as long as you get right back to the efforts, momentum will build again. As long as you can keep some amount of HOPE alive, you can change things.

So just for today, I will remain HOPEful, focus on effort, and the rest will take care of itself.

07/30/2025

Perspective drives performance.

HOW YOU VIEW WHAT YOU DO WILL ALWAYS IMPACT THE WAY YOU DO WHAT YOU DO!

Remove judgement and labels from events, moments, and circumstances and begin to see everything as opportunity.

06/05/2025

Your needs matter too.

And you can’t show up well for others if you are constantly betraying yourself.

Get into the habit of asking yourself “What do I want/need today and how can I honor that?”

Keep growing with me👇🏻👇🏻

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06/03/2025

This is your permission slip to be human. We all mess up—say the wrong thing, make the wrong call, miss the moment. But the power isn’t in always getting it right. It’s in owning it, learning from it, and choosing to make it right after.

05/17/2025

Where are you most critical lately?

It might be on yourself. That means there is work to be done on learning more about YOU.

If it’s with your partner, you probably need to stop talking for a moment and begin asking better questions and listening.

If it’s with your kids, put your own agenda to the side and seek to understand their perspective.

That’s the ultimate goal.

SEEK TO UNDERSTAND.

Keep growing with me👇🏻👇🏻

🎙 Greatest Day Podcast is live on iTunes, Stitcher, SoundCloud, and almost every other podcast hosting place. Listen to the ways you can begin living each day to the fullest.
📔 FOCUS- A Guided Journal To Create Lasting Change In Your Life. Journal contains 3 months of guided prompts surrounding gratitude, personal victories, affirmations, quote of the day, and open reflection to help take your mindset to new levels!

05/17/2025

While at Disneyland, I found myself people-watching, something I often do without much thought. But this time, I became very aware of my initial judgments. I noticed how some people spoke knowing there were many young ears around, how some spoke sharply to their children or partners, and how many seemed physically limited—needing scooters to get around or being unable to fit on rides.

I had an automatic thought of criticism but almost as quickly as those judgments came, another thought followed, one that challenged me and is more aligned with who I aim to be.

What must have happened in their life that they are this way?

Not in a sarcastic or dismissive tone, but with sincere curiosity and empathy. What kind of stress, trauma, or pain have they walked through? What beliefs were formed by years of being spoken down to, or not spoken to at all? What small, repeated decisions led them here, and what have they endured just to keep going? What kind of emotional weight are they carrying that I can’t see?

I was reminded that every person at that park—just like me—carries a story. A history. A set of experiences that shaped how they show up in the world today. And while I might see just a moment, a behavior, or a body, I’m not seeing the full picture.

That’s the shift. Instead of staying in judgment, I leaned into empathy. Not performatively, not to feel superior, but because I believe in something bigger, that we are all capable of healing, growing, and becoming. That behind every harsh word, every weary face, or every unkind action, there is often unspoken hurt.

What would happen if, instead of thinking What’s wrong with them?, we paused and asked What’s their story? That one question softens the heart. It transforms criticism into curiosity, and impatience into understanding. It doesn’t mean we excuse harmful behavior, but it helps us approach people in a more hopeful and human way.

At the end of the day, that’s the Greatest Day Mindset, choosing a perspective that honors humanity, even in its messiness. Seeing people not just for where they are, but for what they’ve been through, and for what they’re still capable of becoming.

04/30/2025

Hey!

Years ago when I had a vision of reaching more people outside of my therapy office I began putting together a list of the top "best" lessons, tools, and practices I would give people to continue using long after therapy was over. What came of it was YOUR GREATEST LIFE - a 12 week program focused on helping people unlock their inner power, begin killing the negative beliefs holding them back in life, and move forward in life with a positive and growth mindset.

As I shift my focus towards other goals, I am sending the Live version of this program into retirement and I want you to have the opportunity to do this with me, one last time. You will also get full lifetime access to the curriculum as well as the rest of my library full of courses, workbooks, and downloads. PLUS, I am giving you a full year inside the Inner Greatness Community.

There are very limited spots remaining and this is my final call, as we begin Thursday, May 1. If you feel called to this and ready to make the investment in your personal growth and healing, scroll to the comments and hit the link. I have already applied a massive markdown to the program.

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s inside the LIVE Your Greatest Life program ⤵

Weekly Live Coaching Sessions
13 live group coaching sessions with Craig Smith.

Exclusive Group Access
Join a small number of group participants for personalized attention.

Comprehensive Resources
In addition to the live sessions, you will receive all the content from the asynchronous 'Your Greatest Life' program, including over 45 lessons, a 91-page workbook, and 450 minutes of video content.

Interactive Learning
Discuss weekly lessons and apply what you learn in real-time.

Personal Growth
Benefit from the synergy of group dynamics and individual insights.

Accountability
Stay motivated and on track with direct support from Craig and others in the program.

This is your last opportunity to be part of this transformative experience and still gain access to all the extras, for life!

Craig

04/01/2025

Affirmations are a powerful tool that can help to rewire your thought patterns, influence emotions and actions, keep you focused, shift energy.

The more regular affirmations are practiced, the more likely it is that you will begin to shift your thinking towards the thing you’re affirming.

Want to learn more about how to properly and effectively use affirmations?

Drop your favorite affirmation below and I’ll come back and post the “how to” when doing affirmations.

03/15/2025

Define HOPE dealer.

A Hope Dealer is someone who spreads encouragement, positivity, and belief in better possibilities, especially in difficult circumstances. They inspire others by offering support, motivation, and a vision for a brighter future.

A Hope Dealer can be:
• A mentor or coach helping people break through limiting beliefs.
• A therapist or counselor guiding clients toward healing and growth.
• A leader or speaker sharing messages of resilience and empowerment.
• A friend or community member who uplifts others through kindness and encouragement.

Essentially, a Hope Dealer provides hope instead of despair, empowerment instead of doubt, and light instead of darkness—helping people believe in their own potential and a better future.

I am a hope dealer, a love giver, and a faith spreader. Thanks for being here.

03/06/2025

Do your employees feel valued by you? Are you providing services and attention that support their mental health and overall wellness?

Are you an employee in a company with a less than helpful wellness program?

Investing in Employee Wellness = Investing in Business Success

Employee burnout, disengagement, and turnover are at an all-time high. Businesses that prioritize mental wellness and workplace culture don’t just retain top talent, they create high-performing, engaged teams that drive real results.

That’s why I launched the Inner Greatness Employee Wellness Program, a workplace wellness solution designed to:

✅ Improve employee mental health & resilience
✅ Boost productivity, engagement, and retention
✅ Reduce stress, burnout, and absenteeism
✅ Create a thriving, high-performing workplace

This isn’t just another wellness program, it’s a strategic investment in your team’s well-being, led by a licensed therapist with 15+ years of experience. From mental wellness coaching to workplace mindset strategies, we’re helping businesses build stronger teams from the inside out.

If you’re a business owner, leader, or HR professional looking to create a healthier, happier, and more productive workplace, let’s chat! Drop a comment below or send me a message, I’d love to share how this can benefit your team.

The Inner Greatness Community is a vibrant and inclusive network of individuals dedicated to unlocking and nurturing the unique potential within themselves. Community, accountability, and coaching all in one place designed to help you reach your inner greatness

03/04/2025

Connection is the cure.

It’s the thing we are all after.

Our desire to be seen, heard, loved, needed, and that we have a purpose is in all of us. And you are worthy of it all.

You deserve to have all those things met.

Let me ask you something though: Are you giving others all of the things you also desire?

It’s easy to get upset or feel hurt that people aren’t pouring into you. I challenge you to look inside and get honest about how much you are pouring into others in these ways.

There is no greater purpose for me than to raise these boys. It’s taken me some deep personal work and exploration to improve the way I show up for them as well. It meant finally and FULLY, showing up for myself first.

We are no (less) good to others if we aren’t investing time in our own growth, healing, and self-care.

I love being a dad. I love the moments to teach about hard work, earning your wins in life, and celebrating when that work pays off.

I hope that one day they look back with their own gratitude for the “annoying conversations” about life, me never letting them beat me in basketball, and that rewards are consequences of hard work, but the prize is who you become in the process. I want them (and you) to know perfection is not the goal. EFFORT is the expectation.

But above it all, I want them to know I love them, I’m proud of them, and I believe in them…. So I make it a point to say those things regularly.

I pray something in this reflection helps you today to get more present in the areas and with the people that truly matter.

MAKE TODAY THE GREATEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE!

Keep growing with me👇🏻👇🏻

🎙 Greatest Day Podcast is live on iTunes, Stitcher, SoundCloud, and almost every other podcast hosting place. Listen to the ways you can begin living each day to the fullest.
📔 FOCUS- A Guided Journal To Create Lasting Change In Your Life. Journal contains 3 months of guided prompts surrounding gratitude, personal victories, affirmations, quote of the day, and open reflection to help take your mindset to new levels!

03/03/2025

This week I will be a MAN OF ACTION!

I think it’s safe to say that many of us have experienced this...Stopping overthinking and taking action involves implementing strategies to manage intrusive thoughts and cultivate a proactive mindset. What are some proactive actions we can take?

Break down larger tasks into smaller, manageable steps with specific deadlines. Setting clear and achievable goals provides a roadmap for action, reducing ambiguity and overwhelm.

Use techniques like the Pomodoro Technique or time blocking to allocate dedicated time for tasks and minimize distractions. Prioritize your tasks based on urgency and importance, focusing on one task at a time to prevent mental clutter.

Recognize and challenge irrational or unhelpful thoughts that contribute to overthinking. Use cognitive restructuring techniques to reframe negative self-talk and replace it with more realistic and constructive perspectives.

Embrace the concept of “good enough” rather than striving for perfection. Understand that taking imperfect action is often better than not taking any action at all. Allow yourself to learn and adapt as you go, recognizing that mistakes are opportunities for growth.

Keep growing with me👇🏻👇🏻

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