A very special episode from a very special father…
144 "Everything Is Fine!" A Message to the "Strong Friend"
I saw this post on Instagram that said “call your strong friend so she can lie to you about how everything is fine” and it made me laugh, hard. I’ve been so guilty of this. And I know I’m not alone! The world is opening back up and people are trying to go back to normal, but this strong friend mentality isn’t something that I want to come back into play in your life. Or maybe being the strong friend is the only way you know how to be. Or maybe you are a friend to a strong friend and you’re not sure what to do. In today’s episode we are going to talk about the harm you take on when you portray being the strong one, how vulnerability can help you in the long run, and how to support someone who is always doing just fine. And I hope to inspire you to soften up.
Replay: Is It Worth It? Let's Discuss!
Let’s discuss your goals, dreams, and desires and if they are worth it. Spoiler alert: THEY ARE!
143 Don't Worry, Be Happy: A Lesson on Toxic Positivity
How many times have you had a bad day and shared it with someone and they said “ah, it’s gonna be alright” or “don’t worry about it, things could be worse.” Or maybe when you’re going through a tough time you tell yourself “It’ll be fine” “everything is great”. Listen, It’s about time we stop lying to ourselves thinking it will help us feel good, because the truth is, sometimes too much positivity can be a bad thing. In today’s episode we are going to discuss toxic positivity, what it is, why you shouldn’t do it, and how not to participate in it with yourself and others and I hope to inspire you to be truthful.
142 I Feel Like Quitting: A Real Conversation
We are on episode 142 of this podcast, and can I be honest with you…I feel like quitting. Well, maybe I should say, I felt like quitting. I’m over it now, but I figured it was time that we have a real discussion about how I feel sometimes during this endeavor. Feeling like quitting is natural, we all have feelings. The question is what do you do with those feelings? In today’s episode I’m going to discuss with you why I feel like quitting sometimes, why I don’t quit, and things you should keep in mind when you feel like quitting. And I hope to inspire you to hang in there.
141 Just One of Them Days: How to Deal with Other People's Mood
During my many years of counseling, one question that I’m often asked is “how do I not let their mood impact me?” I’ve been asked this by many women who are dealing with their husband, boyfriend, parents, friends, and even co-workers and their negative mood. It can be hard sometimes to deal with other people and not be impacted by their negativity. It’s contagious sometimes. So today I want to answer the question and give you a few tips on how to not let other people’s mood or attitude bring you down and I hope to inspire you to stay in your zone.
Replay: Handling Mom Guilt: Give Yourself a Break
This mother's day I want to hit you with a throwback. This is episode 29 where I talk about mom guilt, and yes, this episode is for you, even if you aren't a mom. If having children is something you think you'll do one day, then this episode is for you too!
140 I Am Enough: How to Deal With Feelings of Inadequacy
Have you ever felt less than? Like you were lacking something that you needed to be great? Like you weren’t quite adequate for the occasion? Have you ever felt like you weren’t enough? Well, if you can relate, this episode is just for you. In today’s episode we are going to talk about feelings of inadequacy that we may feel once in a while or all the time. And I’m going to share with you my three step system to help you deal with these feelings of inadequacy and help you realize just how great you are. And I hope to inspire you to stop, look, and listen.
139 Overachievers Anonymous: How to Achieve in a Healthy Way
Overachievers are people who do great things but still need to accomplish more. Even though they attain more success than the vast majority of people, they are never satisfied and always strive to accomplish more. Does that sound like you? No matter how well you do, no matter much you achieve. No matter what boxes you check off your to do list, it’s never enough. Being an overachiever can lead to great success, but it can also lead to a great amount of stress. In today’s episode I want to help my overachievers out there learn how to strive for greatness in a more healthy way. I’m going to give you a few tips on how to manage success so that you don’t burn out. And I hope to inspire you to be a healthy achiever.
138 Procrastinators Anonymous: How to Break the Procrastination Habit
So which one are you? Are you a procrastinator? You know, someone who waits until the last minute to get things done and puts all this stress and pressure on themselves up until the very last second. Or are you an overachiever who constantly puts pressure on themselves to go above and beyond in every aspect of their life? Let’s add a third option in here: are you a procrastinating overachiever? Someone who has ideas for days and puts pressure on themselves, but due to that pressure they procrastinate and wait to get things done because it’s so stressful? Whew, that’s a lot. Well if you’re any or all of these, the next two episodes are for you. Today’s episode, procrastinators anonymous and next week’s episode overachievers anonymous will address these issues. In todays episode, I want to help you break the unhealthy procrastination cycle. I know, I know, you think that you do your best work when you procrastinate, but I promise you, there is a better and less stressful way. We are going to discuss why you procrastinate and how to do things differently and I hope to inspire you to quit waiting.