Do you want freedom over your days and time? If you do, you’ll need to learn how to set boundaries with those around you. If you’ve been craving the ability to have ownership over these two things, then I know today’s episode will resonate with you. Today, I chatted with Donna, an entrepreneur, wife, and mother to two high school boys. She has been feeling tugged in way too many directions and overwhelmed with not having enough hours in her day to accomplish all she needs to. We took a look at how she’s saying “yes” to everyone but herself and how she could change that. We discuss a strategy that will allow her to sit down with her family to determine where she can provide the most value, which will ultimately align her to say “no” to others so she can begin to say “yes” to herself.
What’s In This Episode:
Struggling to have ownership over your day and time
Realizing that sometimes, less is more
Figuring out what is most valuable so you can determine where to say “yes”
Learning how to separate a request from the relationship
Using the sandwich strategy to say “no” with ease
Do you have a North Star? Sometimes understanding and defining your North Star can be a challenge. For most, it’s easier to define your professional North Star but in reality, your North Star should be an extension of who you are and should embody the person you are at work AND at home. That’s what today’s guest, Amy, has been struggling with. She was feeling a disconnect between her mission statement for her work and home life. We dove into her life and had her reflect back on her childhood because often times we have to look back on the past fondly to move us forward optimistically. We discuss how to move from what she calls having a “north-ish light bulb” to a true North Star and how to dig deeper into the breadcrumbs to discover your North Star.
What’s In This Episode:
How Amy hit a professional development crisis and wanted to discover her North Star
Creating a personal mission statement that feels more intimate to you
Doing a life map exercise and reflecting on high points in your life
Digging deeper into the breadcrumbs to discover your North Star
Shifting, evolving, and changing your North Star to fit who you are
I am truly ecstatic for this season of the podcast, which goes along with my book, The Joy of Missing Out. In season 12, we’ll be doing something that we’ve never done before: a call-in style episode where you’ll get to hear from women from all walks of life about finding their JOMO. Today, I preface the season by diving into the word “joy” and what it truly means. I chat about letting go of two of life’s biggest hurdles: busy and worry. I dive into savoring the moments in life that bring you joy, taking the time to find yourself and exploring who you are and what you love to do.
What’s In This Episode:
Choosing to create a life where joy and happiness can flourish
Learning the differences between being busy and being productive
Savoring the moments and maximizing our time for what brings us joy
Falling victim to the false belief that we should be doing more
Allowing yourself space and time to explore who you are and what you love
Taking the leap toward your biggest dreams can feel scary or even downright terrifying. There’s a reason they call it “taking a leap” because we often are unsure of what the outcome will be. While there are risks that come with going after what you want, there are also a lot of risks that come from avoiding opportunity. Today, I’m sharing how to strategically make the leap so you can feel like you have a plan and know the risks involved. I’ll dive into how to reverse engineer a plan with the end goal in mind, how to determine which risks are worth taking and how to assess the positive outcomes that could come with taking risks.
What’s In This Episode:
Starting with the end in mind so you can reverse engineer a plan
Recognizing that you’ll have to trudge through the highs and lows
Assessing positive outcomes that come with taking risks
How to know which risks are worth taking
4 things to consider as you are assessing risks and creating a plan
The question that we often truly need to ask ourselves is not, “Will I make an impact on the world?” but rather, “What kind of impact will I make?” In today’s episode, we’re discussing your blast radius and how what you say and do can have far-reaching effects on the world and those around you. We’re not as small as we often tend to think we are and we have the power to choose to see the world from a positive point of view. I will share tips for making a difference in the world, being a catalyst for change, and how to reframe your life to focus on your impact.
What’s In This Episode:
Realizing the far-reaching effects of chain reaction
Reframing your life to focus on the impact of what you do
Taking a step back and recognizing that you are a catalyst for change