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Life comes with challenges, and sometimes, they can be so large that it's hard to think or talk about anything else. However, focusing on the problem doesn't change anything. If you want to get out of the situation, you need to focus on the solution.I was recently in a life-threatening position that hit this home for me while swimming in the ocean during high winds in an area with strong current.Resources:-My Favorite Planning Tools (stickers, ink, etc) https://tinyurl.com/shopbywd-Touchnote https://touchnote.com/us/-Start my life design course "Harness the Power of Planning" now! http://tinyurl.com/hpopondemand-Website: BYWDreams.com (http://BYWDreams.com) -Our books: TinyURL.com/BYWDbooks (http://TinyURL.com/BYWDbooks)-Our life-design course: BYWDreams.mailerpage.com/hpop (http://BYWDreams.mailerpage.com/hpop)
(rebroadcast) We often say that self-care is healthcare, so if skincare is self-care, then that means skincare is also healthcare. Wait...what? That's right! Alegre is going to walk us through her spa-like skincare routine and also describe the many physical and mental benefits of having a skincare ritual.
(REBROADCAST)So it's summer time, and with all that freedom comes responsibility. In this podcast we talk about the ways we give structure to the long days of summer.
In this podcast, I walk you through a powerful planning exercise: the monthly course correct. This is the tool that keeps you on track so that you can make progress on the big and little goals you set for yourself.
*A new segment for the podcast!*Because I often talk about things a few months before they happen, I think it will be helpful to title these segments "Planting Seeds". You might not be ready to think about the end of summer, but this is exactly when you might need to start planning for it! So in this first "planting seeds" segment I talk about the end of summer from two points of view: 1) for people with school age children and 2) for people who don't have to plan around kids.
*A new format for the podcast!*Because I often talk about things a few months before they happen, I think it will be helpful to title these segments "Planting Seeds". You might not be ready to think about the end of summer, but this is exactly when you might need to start planning for it! So in this first "planting seeds" segment I talk about the end of summer from two points of view: 1) for people with school age children and 2) for people who don't have to plan around kids.
*A new format for the podcast!*Because I am often talking about things a few months before they happen, I think it will be helpful to title these segments "Planting Seeds". You might not be ready to think about the end of summer, but this is exactly when you might need to start planning for it! So in this first "planting seeds" segment I talk about the end of summer from two points of view: 1) for people with school age children and 2) for people who don't have to plan around kids.
In the second half of this episode, Natascha and I effuse about how much we enjoy LOVE ON THE SPECTRUM and what a gift it has been for talking with our kids about dating.
I've loved group singing my whole life, joining my first choir when I was eight years old. The feeling of creating beautiful music with other people is primal and feeds me in a unique way. When I joined my current chorale four years ago, I had no idea that decision would take me to Carnegie Hall, but it did and it was amazing!
There's no one else like you! Share that with the world.Resources:-Start my life design course "Harness the Power of Planning" now! http://tinyurl.com/hpopondemand-Website: BYWDreams.com (http://BYWDreams.com) -Our books: TinyURL.com/BYWDbooks (http://TinyURL.com/BYWDbooks)-Info on our life-design course: BYWDreams.mailerpage.com/hpop (http://BYWDreams.mailerpage.com/hpop)
I've loved group singing my whole life, joining my first choir when I was eight years old. The feeling of creating beautiful music with other people is primal and feeds me in a unique way. When I joined my current chorale four years ago, I had no idea that decision would take me to Carnegie Hall, but it did and it was amazing!
I've loved group singing my whole life, joining my first choir when I was eight years old. The feeling of creating beautiful music with other people is primal and feeds me in a unique way. When I joined my current chorale four years ago, I had no idea that decision would take me to Carnegie Hall, but it did and it was amazing!
Teaching My Little to Deal with Disappointment and one time when I was disappointed and it was exactly what I needed. This is a rebroadcast of episode #25 from 2021.Website:BYWDreams.comOur books: TinyURL.com/BYWDbooksOur life-design course: BYWDreams.mailerpage.com/hpop
I teach people how to get things done, however, I often meet people who say they have difficult motivating themselves or that they feel stuck. The problem might be mindset related, and the wrong mindset can be a productivity killer!
I teach people how to get things done, however, I often meet people who say they have difficult motivating themselves or that they feel stuck. The problem might be mindset related, and the wrong mindset can be a productivity killer!
Terms come in and out of popularity, and right now the word system is having a moment in the productivity, goal-setting world. I'm here to demystify this word. A system is just a collection of actions that you do to get a desired result.⚙️ Like following a recipe to bake a cake.In this episode, I talk about the importance and value of setting up a system for your self-care, because only when you take care of yourself can you show up as your best self in all parts of your life. ☺️⚙️Resources mentioned in this podcast:-Start my life design course "Harness the Power of Planning" now! http://tinyurl.com/hpopondemand-Website: BYWDreams.com (http://BYWDreams.com) -Our books: TinyURL.com/BYWDbooks (http://TinyURL.com/BYWDbooks)-Our life-design course: BYWDreams.mailerpage.com/hpop (http://BYWDreams.mailerpage.com/hpop)
Terms come in and out of popularity, and right now the word system is having a moment in the productivity, goal-setting world. I'm here to demystify this word. A system is just a collection of actions that you do to get a desired result.⚙️ Like following a recipe to bake a cake.In this episode, I talk about what a system is and give you examples for how and why to set them up in your daily life to get the outcomes you want whether it's better hydration or a better morning.Resources mentioned in this podcast:-Start my life design course "Harness the Power of Planning" now! http://tinyurl.com/hpopondemand-Website: BYWDreams.com (http://BYWDreams.com) -Our books: TinyURL.com/BYWDbooks (http://TinyURL.com/BYWDbooks)-Our life-design course: BYWDreams.mailerpage.com/hpop (http://BYWDreams.mailerpage.com/hpop)
At the top of every podcast, I pull a card from a deck of inspirational quotes I have. This week's was from Edgar Magnin: "You are the one who can stretch your own horizon..."I spoke about how my passion for stand-up comedy has stretched me in so many ways.
Terms come in and out of popularity, and right now the word system is having a moment in the productivity, goal-setting world. I'm here to demystify this word. A system is just a collection of actions that you do to get a desired result.⚙️ Like following a recipe to bake a cake.In this episode, I talk about what a system is and give you examples for how and why to set them up in your daily life to get the outcomes you want whether it's better hydration or a better morning.Then I talk about the importance and value of setting up a system for your self-care, because only when you take care of yourself can you show up as your best self in all parts of your life. ☺️⚙️Resources mentioned in this podcast:-Start my life design course "Harness the Power of Planning" now! http://tinyurl.com/hpopondemand-Website: BYWDreams.com (http://BYWDreams.com) -Our books: TinyURL.com/BYWDbooks (http://TinyURL.com/BYWDbooks)-Our life-design course: BYWDreams.mailerpage.com/hpop (http://BYWDreams.mailerpage.com/hpop)
Terms come in and out of popularity, and right now the word system is having a moment in the productivity, goal-setting world. I'm here to demystify this word. A system is just a collection of actions that you do to get a desired result.⚙️ Like following a recipe to bake a cake.In this episode, I talk about what a system is and give you examples for how and why to set them up in your daily life to get the outcomes you want whether it's better hydration or a better morning.Then I talk about the importance and value of setting up a system for your self-care, because only when you take care of yourself can you show up as your best self in all parts of your life. ☺️⚙️Resources mentioned in this podcast:-Start my life design course "Harness the Power of Planning" now! http://tinyurl.com/hpopondemand-Website: BYWDreams.com (http://BYWDreams.com) -Our books: TinyURL.com/BYWDbooks (http://TinyURL.com/BYWDbooks)-Our life-design course: BYWDreams.mailerpage.com/hpop (http://BYWDreams.mailerpage.com/hpop)
In my opinion, one of the hardest parts about parenting is knowing when to give your kiddo an extra push and knowing when to "back off". There's not a lot of black and white here, just lots and lots of gray!In this episode, I chat with my friend Kim, mom and college admission counselor, on one of the biggest days of her professional (and personal) world: College Decision Day. Plot twist: her eldest son is still making up his mind and may end up choosing a different school than the one he'd planned to accept just a few days ago.
In my opinion, one of the hardest parts about parenting is knowing when to give your kiddo an extra push and knowing when to "back off". There's not a lot of black and white here, just lots and lots of gray!In this episode, I chat with my friend Kim, mom and college admission counselor, on one of the biggest days of her professional (and personal) world: College Decision Day. Plot twist: her eldest son is still making up his mind and may end up choosing a different school than the one he'd planned to accept just a few days ago.
I saw this great illustration on LinkedIn (see link below) that distinguished between two types of burn-out. The first illustration was straight forward and you can see my reply to it below, but the second one depicted a phenomenon I would characterize as "living a life without purpose/passion". I will refer to this as feeling "extinguished" since the flame goes out in the illustration.If you are feeling "extinguished" or like life doesn't have purpose, I would suggest you consider the words of Socrates who said, "The unexamined life is not worth living." How can one life a life full of joy, purpose, and passion if one hasn't examined what one needs to feel those things? That's like getting into a boat and expecting it to get you somewhere you want to be without a course or a compass and maybe without even a destination (gasp!) What are the odds you would end up somewhere good without any of those things.What's the solution? Life design which I discuss in this podcast.
Camping is GOOD FOR YOU! It's been shown to help improve sleep, breathing, and reset from the business of modern life. Even better? Camping with friends!
Most people don't achieve their goals (92% footnote 1). Perhaps it's because they don't set them at all. I've heard that most people don't set goals (perhaps as high as 80%) and that even fewer write them down (I've heard from 3-10%).In my experience, the big disconnect between what people want to achieve and actually achieving it centers around the fact that people haven't learned how to think strategically about the steps required to work towards their goals.In this 100th episode (!) of my podcast, we address this issue with examples to help you understand how you might break a goal down into its parts.Part 3: My friend Christine shares her thoughts on the first two parts and then we talk about her goal to raise resilient children. I love this goal not only because it's very relatable, but also because of it's "ephemeral" nature. I give her some ideas on how to make it more concrete and easier to implement on a daily basis.Website:BYWDreams.comOur books: TinyURL.com/BYWDbooksOur life-design course: BYWDreams.mailerpage.com/hpopFootnote 1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2980864/
Most people don't achieve their goals (92% footnote 1). Perhaps it's because they don't set them at all. I've heard that most people don't set goals (perhaps as high as 80%) and that even fewer write them down (I've heard from 3-10%).In my experience, the big disconnect between what people want to achieve and actually achieving it centers around the fact that people haven't learned how to think strategically about the steps required to work towards their goals.In this 100th episode (!) of my podcast, we address this issue with examples to help you understand how you might break a goal down into its many parts.Part 2: I coach my friend Angela on her goal to improve her health with specific attention on getting better sleep because it's so foundational towards this goal.Website:BYWDreams.comOur books: TinyURL.com/BYWDbooksOur life-design course: BYWDreams.mailerpage.com/hpopFootnote 1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2980864/
Most people don't achieve their goals (92% footnote 1). Perhaps it's because they don't set them at all. I've heard that most people don't set goals (perhaps as high as 80%) and that even fewer write them down (I've heard from 3-10%).In my experience, the big disconnect between what people want to achieve and actually achieving it centers around the fact that people haven't learned how to think strategically about the steps required to work towards their goals.In this 100th episode (!) of my podcast, we address this issue with examples to help you understand how you might break a goal down into its many parts.Part 1: I share with Natascha a goal I've been working towards for the last 2.5 years: the desire to produce a stand-up comedy show. I break it down into its components. Then Natascha and I strategize around a goal she has (that I'm sure many of you can relate to): making more money.Website:BYWDreams.comOur books: TinyURL.com/BYWDbooksOur life-design course: BYWDreams.mailerpage.com/hpopFootnote 1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2980864/
Most people don't achieve their goals (92% footnote 1). Perhaps it's because they don't set them at all. I've heard that most people don't set goals (perhaps as high as 80%) and that even fewer write them down (I've heard from 3-10%).In my experience, the big disconnect between what people want to achieve and actually achieving it centers around the fact that people haven't learned how to think strategically about the steps required to work towards their goals.In this 100th episode (!) of my podcast, we address this issue with examples to help you understand how you might break a goal down into its many parts.Part 1: I share with Natascha a goal I've been working towards for the last 2.5 years: the desire to produce a stand-up comedy show. I break it down into its components. Then Natascha and I strategize around a goal she has (that I'm sure many of you can relate to): making more money.Part 2: I coach my friend Angela on her goal to improve her health with specific attention on getting better sleep because it's so foundational towards this goal.Part 3: My friend Christine shares her thoughts on the first two parts and then we talk about her goal to raise resilient children. I love this goal not only because it's very relatable, but also because of it's "ephemeral" nature. I give her some ideas on how to make it more concrete and easier to implement on a daily basis.Website:BYWDreams.comOur books: TinyURL.com/BYWDbooksOur life-design course: BYWDreams.mailerpage.com/hpopFootnote 1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2980864/
Most people don't achieve their goals (92% footnote 1). Perhaps it's because they don't set them at all. I've heard that most people don't set goals (perhaps as high as 80%) and that even fewer write them down (I've heard from 3-10%).In my experience, the big disconnect between what people want to achieve and actually achieving it centers around the fact that people haven't learned how to think strategically about the steps required to work towards their goals.In this 100th episode (!) of my podcast, we address this issue with examples to help you understand how you might break a goal down into its many parts.Part 1: I share with Natascha a goal I've been working towards for the last 2.5 years: the desire to produce a stand-up comedy show. I break it down into its components. Then Natascha and I strategize around a goal she has (that I'm sure many of you can relate to): making more money.Part 2: I coach my friend Angela on her goal to improve her health with specific attention on getting better sleep because it's so foundational towards this goal.Part 3: My friend Christine shares her thoughts on the first two parts and then we talk about her goal to raise resilient children. I love this goal not only because it's very relatable, but also because of it's "ephemeral" nature. I give her some ideas on how to make it more concrete and easier to implement on a daily basis.Website:BYWDreams.comOur books: TinyURL.com/BYWDbooksOur life-design course: BYWDreams.mailerpage.com/hpopFootnote 1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2980864/
My goal is not to turn you into a productivity robot. I don't want to show you how to do more things, I want to show you how to do more of what matters to you. In part two I explain the 70% rule of success. In our world of excess, it's a common assumption that you have to "give it your all" to be successful. I've found this not to be true and -- in fact -- counterproductive. Seventy-percent is accessible and sustainable!
My goal is not to turn you into a productivity robot. I don't want to show you how to do more things, I want to show you how to do more of what matters to you. That's what I mean by "kind productivity".
My goal is not to turn you into a productivity robot. I don't want to show you how to do more things, I want to show you how to do more of what matters to you. That's what I mean by "kind productivity".
My goal is not to turn you into a productivity robot. I don't want to show you how to do more things, I want to show you how to do more of what matters to you. That's what I mean by "kind productivity".
This is a rebroadcast of one of my most listened to episodes ever, episode 10 from March 2017. Time flies. The format of my podcast was a little different back then, but I think this episode has something for everyone.In part one I discuss an anger management strategy I came up with that has helped smooth over our family's communication for over a decade.
Save time and energy on MULTIPLE fronts by practicing Keystone Habits. I'll explain what are they and why are they such a powerful tool in your tool belt.
It seems like AI is everything, everywhere, all at once. However, environmental impact aside (it's not good by the way), some people are promoting it as a way to plan. I discuss why this is completely counterproductive (kind of like asking AI to exercise for you!)
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It seems like AI is everything, everywhere, all at once. However, environmental impact aside (it's not good by the way), some people are promoting it as a way to plan. I discuss why this is completely counterproductive (kind of like asking AI to exercise for you!)
It seems like AI is everything, everywhere, all at once. However, environmental impact aside (it's not good by the way), some people are promoting it as a way to plan. I discuss why this is completely counterproductive (kind of like asking AI to exercise for you!)In part two, I explain Keystone Habits, what are they and why are they such a powerful tool in your tool belt.The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg https://amzn.to/4c0DZLjhttps://amzn.to/4c0DZLjWebsite:BYWDreams.comOur books: TinyURL.com/BYWDbooksOur life-design course: BYWDreams.mailerpage.com/hpop
In the second part of the podcast, Natascha and I talk about how I learned to go from over-packer to packing light enthusiast when I traveled with my family for one month in Europe a couple of years ago.
A glimmer is a small action that brings you joy or peace and knowing what your glimmers are is a powerful tool in your self-care kit!I've got a handful of glimmers that I can call on at any moment to put me in a more joyful and energetic frame of mind. I'll help you figure out your own glimmers so that you can use them any time you need a pick me up. ✨Website:BYWDreams.comOur books: TinyURL.com/BYWDbooksSign-up for our life-design course: BYWDreams.mailerpage.com/hpop
A glimmer is a small action that brings you joy or peace and knowing what your glimmers are is a powerful tool in your self-care kit!I've got a handful of glimmers that I can call on at any moment to put me in a more joyful and energetic frame of mind. I'll help you figure out your own glimmers so that you can use them any time you need a pick me up. ✨ In the second part of the podcast, Natascha and I talk about how I learned to go from over-packer to packing light enthusiast when I traveled with my family for one month in Europe a couple of years ago.
A glimmer is a small action that brings you joy or peace and knowing what your glimmers are is a powerful tool in your self-care kit!I've got a handful of glimmers that I can call on at any moment to put me in a more joyful and energetic frame of mind. I'll help you figure out your own glimmers so that you can use them any time you need a pick me up. ✨ In the second part of the podcast, Natascha and I talk about how I learned to go from over-packer to packing light enthusiast when I traveled with my family for one month in Europe a couple of years ago.
You've heard me talk about friends as self-care. Well, the ULTIMATE form of this is a girl's trip with my mom besties whom I've known since long before we were moms (or even adults!)Some of my closest friends no longer live near more or even in the same state. We get together once a year for a trip, which happened last month, and today we are catching up on life since being back home in our various states.✈️Sign-up for my mailing list for a forthcoming checklist on how to plan your own girls' getaway and get my "An Overpacker's Plan for Packing Light" at TinyURL.com/BYWDpacklightWebsite:BYWDreams.comOur books: TinyURL.com/BYWDbooksSign-up for our life-design course: BYWDreams.mailerpage.com/hpop
You've heard me talk about friends as self-care. Well, the ULTIMATE form of this is a girl's trip with my mom besties whom I've known since long before we were moms (or even adults!)Some of my closest friends no longer live near more or even in the same state. We get together once a year for a trip, which happened last month, and today we are catching up on life since being back home in our various states.✈️Sign-up for my mailing list for a forthcoming checklist on how to plan your own girls' getaway and get my "An Overpacker's Plan for Packing Light" at TinyURL.com/BYWDpacklightWebsite:BYWDreams.comOur books: TinyURL.com/BYWDbooksSign-up for our life-design course: BYWDreams.mailerpage.com/hpop
Summer might feel far away, but planning for vacations and summer activities needs to start happening now!
We have access to so many more options today when we go shopping, and convenience and price have long been key factors in where we spend our money, but that's had consequences. Our family has decided to spend our money with retailers who are aligned with our values and we've had to change how we shop because of that.
We have access to so many more options today when we go shopping, and convenience and price have long been key factors in where we spend our money, but that's had consequences. Our family has decided to spend our money with retailers who are aligned with our values and we've had to change how we shop because of that.
We have access to so many more options today when we go shopping, and convenience and price have long been key factors in where we spend our money, but that's had consequences. Our family has decided to spend our money with retailers who are aligned with our values and we've had to change how we shop because of that.
On this episode, we discuss teaching our kiddos skills such as empathy, compassion, and critical thinking. Some of us are born with them, but for the rest of us...we need to learn them. As parents, how can we ensure our kiddos will learn these important EQ skills? Modeling, books, conversations, we chat about how we've used these with our own children.
We are surrounded by screens, but are we using them or are they using us? On today's episode we talk about the boundaries our families practice to ensure that our devices, phones, computers are working for us and not against us.
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