Earlier this week on the podcast, we talked about Imposter Syndrome… something everyone deals with when we don't fully comprehend our accomplishments and feel good enough. For today’s mini episode, I’ll share a helpful anecdote from author Neil Gaiman about his interaction with a famous person and their mutual feeling of Imposter Syndrome. Learn how striving to do our best is exactly what we should be aiming for in our lives.
Have you ever felt that you didn’t deserve your achievements or earn your success? It’s common to devalue our worth and feel that we don’t fit in - this is called Imposter Syndrome. Today, I’m sharing how this ties into perfectionism and procrastination, and how it may be holding you back from living your most productive and happy life. Learn the 5 strategies you can use right away to beat Imposter Syndrome so you can move forward and appreciate your journey and accomplishments.
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Perfectionism stops people from completing their work - yes, but even worse… it often stops people from beginning their work. Today, I’m sharing an insightful excerpt on the perfectionist attitude from Elizabeth Gilbert’s Big Magic. In today’s mini episode, you’ll learn how perfectionism disguises itself as a good thing and why it’s actually a waste of time and could be the culprit in holding you back.
We’re starting season 6 off by discussing one of our biggest stumbling blocks that can get in the way of living a productive, happy life: Perfectionism. I’ll share the two types of perfectionists with you and how perfectionism is a learned habit… which is good news because that means we can unlearn it! Discover the 5 things you can start doing right now so you change your perfectionist mindset for good.
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Just last November, John and I celebrated his grandfather’s 100th birthday. Clifford lives a very active life - even at 100, so I’m sharing tips from his own life about how he invested in himself. From being active mentally and physically, to his daily routines and social habits… this is how you live a healthy 100 years. As we end season 5 today, I encourage you to keep investing in yourself so you too can live life to your fullest.
We need to manage our energy, not our time, and that starts with understanding where our energy sources come from. Today, I’m sharing actionable tips for how you can focus in on these different areas, from physical to spiritual, so that you are your biggest priority. As we end season 5 today, I know you’ll walk away feeling prepared and ready to be more invested in yourself than ever before.
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Intentional thoughts can easily be forgotten in the hecticness of our days. Because of this, it’s often important that we find a way to remind ourselves to be intentional with our time and focus. How? I’ll let my husband, John, be the example for this one. I’m sharing a quick story of the small Jade Dragon he brought home with him from a Chinese market years ago and how you can find your own personal talisman, too.
Mentally and physically investing in yourself means decreased overwhelm and increased productivity and overall happiness. When others push their priorities onto us, though, we’re not focusing on what matters most. Today, I’m sharing the 5 simple steps you can take to start intentionally investing in you, the importance of being mindful and how meditation will have a big, positive impact on your daily life.
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