Be Something Awesome Podcast

This may not be a question you have thought of or have been asked by really anyone. Maybe you are even thinking, why would I need to learn something new today because I only have time to focus on stuff I already know and have to do. Joey shares his 10-minute Daily Dive approach to make learning new stuff easy, using content you are already consuming as a springboard, like social media, movies and binge watching shows. Show notes and additional stuff here: https://besomethingawesome.com/learnnewstuff  

Do you wish people were more kind all of time? Do you wish you could more fluidly make kindness part of your daily life just a little more? It’s the end of National Random Acts of Kindness week. Joey looks at kindness in a different way. As creative people who are driven and busy and often stuck in our ideas, it can be easy to start to move through the day and not really see people. Learn how to think about kindness with intentionality and creativity in a way that makes it fit in your life all year, not just one week a year. Podcast show notes: https://besomethingawesome.com/creativeactsofkindness

It may feel like a cloud of darkness that comes over you like a huge storm. It is like you can’t get away from it, yet you really didn’t see it coming.You are in a creative BLOCK!!?!! Creative blocks are not quite so ominous and are actually more predictable than you may realize. Joey talks about why you are in a creative block and how to get out of it, including uncovering the two types of creators. Podcast notes here: https://besomethingawesome.com/creativeblock

So you’ve got big ideas? Get them out of your head. They aren't helping you or anyone else being stuck in your head. Joey explores why your ideas need to be shared and the three phases of bringing an idea to the world. Podcast notes here: https://besomethingawesome.com/bigideas

Your journey is uniquely your own. So chart the course, cut the trench, and pave the way. As a creatively-driven person, you probably struggle at times with wondering where your path is leading you. You may wonder if you should change course, or you may feel good about your direction, but want to move on hyper speed. Let's get you to 100%. Joey talks about three things you can change right now to better own your journey and dodge distractions. Podcast notes here: https://besomethingawesome.com/ownyourjourney  

As creatively-driven people, just letting go and stopping for a moment can be a real challenge. Do you ever struggle with this? Learning to have balance is a secret weapon to really unleash your creativity. In this episode, Joey talks about his 'Two-part Mantra for the Creatively-driven' to help you strike this balance between creating your best stuff while also having freedom to just let go sometimes.   See the show notes and additional stuff here: https://besomethingawesome.com/justletgo

What does it take to be something awesome? In this episode, Joey talks about what goes into being awesome. See the show notes here: https://besomethingawesome.com/choice

I think 2019 can be your best year ever. Why? Because you can decide it will be and create a plan to work toward it. So many times resolutions seem to only be about us. What would it look like to focus this year on something for you and something for others? Maybe they could be the same thing. Joey asks questions to help you think about what you can stand for in 2019 to make it a super impactful year. Get the worksheet here: https://besomethingawesome.com/standforin2019

Old-school resolutions aren't working. We all know it. Let's do 2019 differently so you can really have the best year ever. Joey talks about the two reasons old-school resolutions set you up for failure, disappointment, and sadness. Who wants that? He challenges you to make 'realistic resolutions' for 2019 that build on your passions and actually get done.

What would it take for you to actually disconnect during your time off? You have all the best intentions. You plan your time off, and maybe you even book a vacation or trip with family. You get all the details in place. You are on your way, with your obligations and stresses of "normal" life temporarily behind you. But, you somehow find yourself still thinking about your "normal" life! You can't seem to fully disconnect. Joey explores lessons from his own life about why it is sooooo hard for creatively-driven people to enjoy quality down time. (Hint: because we like to produce things and can't stop!) Follow Joey on Instagram http://instagram.com/creativejoey Read this Podcast recap here: https://besomethingawesome.com/relax    

So you know you really should be patient. Though you struggle to balance patience and productivity in your life. Joey, your host, explores two key reasons for why patience is so hard for creatively-driven people and talks about tactics to strike this balance. Read the text article here: https://besomethingawesome.com/bepatient

Do you feel like it is even harder to say 'NO' to people during the holidays? You can take control of your life this holiday season by learning how to say 'NO'. The ring of the holiday cheer is in the air. As much fun as it is to enjoy food, friends and repetitive Christmas music on the radio, the season brings complete calendar insanity. There is way to much to do. How do you squeeze it all in? Or, do you? Joey, your host, presents funny stories about how the holidays can make you crazy and also cause you to spend time on all the wrong things. He presents an activity to help you plan your strategy to make this holiday season different. See the Podcast text and the activity here: https://besomethingawesome.com/sayno    

Do you feel stuck in some part of your life? Do you feel you are settling in some part of your life? Joey, your Podcast host, explores how to identify what got you stuck and what keeps you stuck. Through stories from his own life and funny, relevant examples, you will learn how to see your situation through a different lens. View the related post here: https://besomethingawesome.com/gettingunstuck

Can you explain why you are doing what you are doing each day? Joey explores how to take a critical look at how you are spending your time to strike a balance between the essential stuff and the activities that help you build on your SOMETHING. Learn about a term he coined called your "Life Layover." View the Podcast recap and the mentioned activity: http://besomethingawesome.com/lifelayoveractivity

Do you have interesting things to say? Do you think the things you have to say, could actually help make positive change in the world? Or even make positive change for one person in your corner of the world? This episode explores these questions by helping you identify what your SOMETHING is and how you can build on it to impact your world.