The Motivation Mindset with Risa Williams

Send us a textDo you sometimes wonder why you get to the end of the day and you haven't completed all the tasks you set out to do? Well, sometimes it's down to something called "invisible tasks" which are either tasks we don't really acknowledge we're doing each day, or invisible pieces of tasks we haven't even considered! Risa Williams talks to time management expert, Doctor Radio show host, and media psychologist, Dr. Jessica Stern, about the idea of invisible tasks and how they can sometimes lead to procrastination or stuck-points.They discuss:-How invisible parts of tasks might be holding us back because we're not acknowledging that they're really there-How invisible tasks sometimes lead us straight into procrastination -Where we get stuck with perfectionism when it comes to invisible pieces of tasks we need to do-How we can start to observe and collect data to become more aware of all the invisible pieces of tasks we might not even be seeing day-to-dayHost: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapyGuest: Dr. Jessica Stern, drjessicabstern.com, @drjessicabsternSupport the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Send us a textAre you feeling stuck and overwhelmed by the small space you're living in? Do you want to get more organized but there just isn't enough room to navigate it all? Risa Williams speaks to organizational expert and Small Spaces coach, Khrystyne Jaspers, about handling living in tight quarters and how we can cultivate gratitude and appreciation for the small spaces we're in.They discuss:-Shifting into a mindset that lets you feel appreciative of what the small space gives you-Leaving empty spaces in rooms, drawers, and spaces to feel more freedom and calmness in everyday life-Learning emotional regulation skills to navigate small spaces together as a family and to bring the stress levels down-What to keep and what to let go of, going back to your values and what's important you in your space and in your life at this timeHost: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com @risawilliamstherapyGuest: Khrystyne Jaspers, khrystynejaspers.com, @khrystynejaspersSupport the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Send us a textDo you ever feel unmotivated by the monotony of the work week and wish you could have a little more fun at work? Well, this episode is for you! Risa Williams talks to Dr. Alexis Hope, co-founder of Focused Space, about how to find the fun in your work week again. They discuss different tricks for getting yourself to focus in fun new ways when you're feeling unmotivated and stuck on what you need to do.They discuss:-Risa's Hats Method from Get Stuff Done Without the Stress: How to switch between roles you have to do intentionally to help you be more present in the moment-Alexis' "Foot Bath Method" for focusing on computer tasks that sounds as funny/fun as it is-How connection and body-doubling often help people focus and find accountability in finishing projects and tasks-How working on things with people you like or in positive support groups can give you that fun boost to get through things**Risa often partners with Focused.space to do workshops and talks, check them out for body-doubling sessions!****And if you're in Los Angeles this Saturday, come to Village Well Bookstore in Culver City on May 24th at 6 PM and say hi to Risa! She'll be part of a local authors' night book signing and she'll be signing copies of Get Stuff Done Without the Stress and her new kids' book, Max and The Imaginary Tree!****Congratulations to Stephanie Van Schaick, winner of the double book giveaway contest @risawilliamstherapy - Stay tuned for more giveaways soon!**Host: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapyGuest: Dr. Alexis Hope, www.focused.space, @focused_spaceSupport the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Send us a textDo your kids struggle to sleep and calm down at bedtime? Well, Risa's did too! That's why she came up with a story, Max and the Imaginary Tree, that she told her own kids when they were little to teach them how to relax by taking big deep breaths. Risa is joined by her co-author and friend, Erica Curtis, and they discuss their new kids book, Max and The Imaginary Tree, which is part of a book series they are launching called: The Calm Kids Collection. This collection teaches kids easy mindfulness tools to calm down that they can practice with parents, friends or in school settings.In this episode, Risa and Erica discuss:-Easy ways we can teach kids to use visualization to remember to breathe in and out-Fun ways we can teach kids to calm down using colors they see around them-How learning these skills as parents helps us co-regulate our nervous systems with our kids-Everyday calming down skills we can teach our kids and remember to do ourselves more often!**BOOK GIVEAWAY! Win a copy of MAX AND THE IMAGINARY TREE and Risa's new book, GET STUFF DONE WITHOUT THE STRESS by entering the book giveaway contest on instagram @risawilliamstherapy this week!*****Celebrate today's book launch by picking up copy of MAX AND THE IMAGINARY TREE for kids in your life or by donating one to your local school and library so other kids can read it and learn about these simple tools. Buy at risawilliams.com, amazon, or your local bookstore today!***Hosts: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, and Erica Curtis, therapywitherica.com.Support the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Send us a textDo you tend to feel overwhelmed by the intensity of your own emotions? Do you feel like your emotions sometimes get out of control? Does fear, rejection, or guilt consume your thoughts to the point where it's very hard to move forward? Listen to this episode on emotional mastery to learn how your own perceptions are causing you to feel certain things, and how you can control these perceptions in practical ways. Risa Williams talks to psychologist and book author, Dr. Christopher Cortman, about his tools for mastering your "emotional dashboard." Dr. Cortman is the author of six books including his latest release: The Guided Imagery Cure: The Best Proven Methods for Quickly Resolving and Healing Trauma.They discuss:-How our own perceptions cause our feelings-How certain emotions can be cues to you about things that are important to you -How to learn to let go of internal blocks that are holding you back-How people tend to self-sabotage themselves and where this stems from**If you happen to be in Los Angeles on May 24th at 6 PM PST, stop by Village Well Bookstore in Culver City and say hello to Risa! She'll be signing copies of her latest. book, Get Stuff Done Without the Stress, along with other local authors at Local Authors Night there. Come get a copy of her book!***Host: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapyGuest: Dr. Christopher Cortman, srqshrink.com, @drchristophercortmanSupport the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Do you wish you had a magic Patronus spell you could use to call upon an imaginary spirit animal to help you feel calm when you needed to? Well, we have just the visualization for you in this fun episode! Risa Williams talks to Marc Antonio, an EMDR therapist, about a Spirit Animal Visualization that people can use to feel calmer and happier feelings when they need to. They also discuss different visualization tools that can help people connect with their feelings and process them in a calmer way.They discuss:-Healthy forms of everyday dissociation vs. trauma triggers that involve dissociation -How we can use our imagination in calmer and more playful ways throughout daily life-How using visualization can affect our nervous system, executive functioning skills, and emotional regulation*Sign up for Risa's new subscription: Worksheets with Risa to receive a free worksheet each month from her books - patreon.com/risawilliams or @risawilliamstherapy!*Host: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapyGuest: Marc Antonio, nerdgeektherapy.comSupport the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Do you tend to push off taking care of yourself to the bottom of your to-do list each week? In this double podcast broadcast episode, Risa Williams talks to fellow podcast host, Gabby Sanderson (of The Happier Life Project) about how we can reduce our stress in regular ways and learn to take our self-care more seriously each day. For International Stress-Awareness Month, they talk about ways we can become more mindfully aware of our daily stress and what's stressing us out so we can take small and easy steps to bring our stress down in little notches.They discuss tools from Risa's new book, Get Stuff Done Without the Stress, including:-The Calm Zone: Understanding your own capacity to feel calm, what this space feels like in your body, and steps you can take protect it a little more throughout the day-Goal-Mapping: Using Risa's easy and practical three track system, how can you make your own daily self-care one of the mail goals you're working on each week?-The Task Intensity Meter: How does knowing what tasks tend to stress you out help you form a better plan to get stuff done?-Self-Kindness Mindset: Learning to talk to yourself in gentler ways about things you need to do...actually helps you do those very same things! Find out how...Pick up a copy of Risa's new book at: getstuffdonebook.com, and if you happen to be in Los Angeles, stop by Village Well bookstore on May 24th at 6 PM PST to meet Risa and get a signed copy of her book! More info at: risawilliams.com.Hosts: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapy, and, Gabby Sanderson, @radiogabby, mypossibleself.comSupport the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Do you over-commit to social events only to find yourself avoiding what you've just signed up to do? Do you over-explain why you can't make something and then feel overly guilty afterwards? Do you wish you had a simple formula so you could just say no to something without all the stress? Then, check out our latest episode: Setting Boundaries!In this episode, Risa Williams talks to psychologist, Dr. Michelle Chung, about setting healthy boundaries by learning how to use a "soft no". Sharing her practical boundary-setting formulas, Dr. Chung teaches us that we can learn to take care of ourselves and our own needs in a gentle way that doesn't confuse the listener.They discuss:-The Soft No formula: Learning the "validation sandwich" technique-The DEARMAN Method: Derived from DBT, Dearman teaches us how to effectively communicate our needs in a mindful way that is easy to remember-Learning to let others feel their feelings and to let ourselves feel our own feelings too-Why self-care is so important for refilling your own cup so you can pour out to others--If you're in Los Angeles on May 24th, stop by Risa's newest book signing at Village Well bookstore in Culver City! May 24th from 12-2 PM: Risa will be signing copies of Get Stuff Done Without the Stress at this friendly downtown Culver City bookstore!--Host: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapyGuest: Dr. Michelle Chung, drmichellechung.com, @dr.michellechungSupport the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

In this episode, Risa Williams talks to best-selling author, Jodi Wellman, about living a regret-free life. In her book, You Only Die Once, Jodi talks about practical ways we can start to look at our life from the point of view of the end of our lives, and work our way backwards to figuring out what we want to be doing right now.They discuss:-The Deathbed Regret Exercise: If you think about being on your deathbed, what regrets would you have about things you didn't do? And then, how can you start to move towards doing those things now?-The Home from the Hospital Visualization: If you just returned home from the hospital after a brush with death, how would that change how you see today differently and what would this change about how you approached your everyday tasks?-Jodi shares tools from positive psychology to help listeners start to cultivate tiny daily doses of happiness throughout everyday life more intentionally.-How doing weekly and monthly reviews of what's important to you helps you avoid regret later.Want to make sure you're living without regrets today? Listen to this episode and learn a few new ways of looking at your life right now...And a big-shout out to everyone who showed up at Risa's book signing of Get Stuff Done Without the Stress at Barnes & Noble in Fullerton on Saturday - it was so wonderful to see such a happy crowd there, enjoying books!Host: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapyGuest: Jodie Wellman, fourthousandmondays.com, @fourthousandmondaysSupport the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Send fan mail here!In this episode, Risa Williams talks to ADHD-ish podcast host and business coach, Diann Wingert, about time horizons, and stretching our time perspective so that we can actually accomplish what we set out to do. They discuss ways that adults with ADHD can unintentionally "shrink" their time horizons and sometimes set themselves up to feel stressed out by their own goal expectations.They discuss:-The idea of "time horizons" for different people, including those with ADHD-Diann's tool, "The Reality Bridge" for forming a more reasonable time frame to do things in-Why having a "default yes" can set our "future selves" up for stress, burnout, and overwhelm-What a "digital parking lot" is and how to use it when your mind generates too many ideas to actually do!-Why having a "Future Self" date is important to do consistently You can access Diann's time horizons worksheets here:https://bit.ly/time-horizon-stretching-strategiesAnd a big congrats to Tatum Rangel from LA, winner of the Double Book Giveaway! You will be receiving Risa's new book, Get Stuff Done Without the Stress, and Colette Roy's book, Clutter and Couples in the mail! Enjoy! You can find out about the next book giveaway at instagram.com/risawilliamstherapy.If you happen to be in LA, stop by Barnes & Noble - Fullerton on March 29th at 2 PM - Risa will be signing her new book, Get Stuff Done Without the Stress, there and giving away freebies. Stop in and say hello!Host: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapyGuest: Diann Wingert, https://bit.ly/ADHD-ish, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/adhd-ish/id1513039926 Support the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Send fan mail here!It's book launch month of Get Stuff Done Without the Stress, Risa Williams' new book, and on this episode, Risa is joined by organizational expert/author, Colette Roy, to delve into the concept of "self-kindness" as discussed in the book.They discuss:-Why being mean to ourselves stops us from getting things done-The challenge of becoming addicted to the "productivity of life"-The difference in how we talk to ourselves vs. how we talk to other people-How to walk towards big goals by taking consistent tiny steps forwardIf you'd like to win a copy of Get Stuff Done Without the Stress by Risa Williams and Clutter and Couples by Colette Roy, enter our double book giveaway on instagram @risawilliamstherapy before March 17th, 2025!Host: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapyGuest: Colette Roy, www.clutterandcouples.com, @clutterandcouples Support the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Send us a textAre you tired of feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, and like nothing on your to-do list is ever done? This is the episode for you! Live from Book Soup, it's Risa Williams' talk with Mike Sonksen about tools from her latest book, Get Stuff Done Without the Stress! Recorded during the event last Friday, Risa talks to Mike about approaching time management and goals from a self-kindness mindset that allows us to befriend ourselves as we work on taking steps forward with things we want to do.They discuss:-Making a map of your goals-The Small Steps Journal-The Task Intensity Meter-How to keep different areas of your life in balance while still working towards big goals -How to develop a better and healthier relationship with yourself throughout all stages of progress on goals--Recorded live at Book Soup bookstore in LA on Feb. 21st, 2025 --A big thank you to Dan and Asha at Book Soup and to Mango Publishing for facilitating this book event, and to Mike Sonksen for being such a wonderful host for the evening! Thanks to everyone who came from far and wide to hear the talk - what a great crowd - thanks for a truly wonderful event!Hosts: Mike Sonksen, @mikethepoetla and Asha at Book SoupGuest Speaker: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, getstuffdonebook.com, @risawilliamstherapy--Recorded live at Book Soup bookstore in LA on Feb. 21st, 2025 --Support the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Send us a textSo many of us are feeling so tired of "hustle-culture" telling us to work and work until we fall over from burnout...so, what's our newer, healthier, and happier definition of productivity going to be from now on? And, how do you even start to go about redefining productivity for yourself?Joining Risa Williams to celebrate the book launch of her new book, Get Stuff Done Without the Stress (in stores today), are co-hosts Erica Curtis, Trevor Stockwell and Tšhegofatšo Ndabane, who share their own personal definitions of what "healthy productivity" means to them.They explore:-The difference between "healthy productivity" and "unhealthy productivity"-How to do a "restart" of your day to get back on track again-A more flexible version of productivity that allows you to see self-care as a priority and balance as a goal-How picturing what "Future-You" would do and how they would go about daily life can help you stay more motivated and positive about where you are now-Why taking breaks and resting is so productive to do!And a big congratulations to Lucy Zhang of Irvine, winner of the Double Book Giveaway on instagram! Hope you like the books!Check out Risa's new book here: getstuffdonebook.com and tell her what you think!Hosts:Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapyErica Curtis, therapywitherica.com, @ericakcurtisTrevor Stockwell, trevorstockwell.com, @tsleadershipdevTšhegofatšo Ndabane, hustlingwriters.comSupport the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Send us a textDo you find yourself losing valuable time to scrolling each day? Do you often compare yourself to others on your social media feed or get distracted by watching things that drain your energy and focus?  Risa Williams talks to CBT psychologist and book author of The Stocism Workbook, Dr. Scott Waltman, about learning to use daily social media in a more intentional way.They discuss:-How social media influences discussions about mental health topics-Separating your purpose for social media from social media's purpose for you-Learning to find the best time to be on social media for your own wellbeing-What it's like to navigate social media these days as a clinicianEnter our DOUBLE BOOK GIVEAWAY: Win a copy of Dr. Scott Waltman's book, The Stoicism Workbook, and Risa Williams' brand new book, Get Stuff Done Without the Stress (in stores Feb. 11th), by going to @risawilliamstherapy and finding the contest post - leave a comment on the giveaway post before 2/10/25 to enter - winner will be announced on the show on 2/11/25!Attend one of Risa's upcoming book launch events here: https://bio.site/risawilliamsHost: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapyGuest; Dr. Scott Waltman, www.sanantoniodbtcbt.com/dr-scott-waltman-psyd/, @socraticmethodcbtSupport the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Send us a textIs hustle culture burning you out right now? Are you feeling anxious, exhausted, and overwhelmed by work on a weekly basis? Risa Williams talks to DJ, podcast host, and journalist, Gabby Sanderson, about navigating burnout recovery from hustle culture. Gabby shares her experiences working in diverse industries in different countries. They discuss growing your own awareness and understanding of what burnout feels like to you, so that you can catch it before you get lost in it for too long. They talk about:-Hustle culture and how it affects our mental health-Anxiety and panic attacks that can happen from burnout-How to step back and get perspective of what's happening to you-How money and loneliness are sometimes tied to burnout-When it's time to take stock of your own wellbeing and balanceGabby also shares valuable lessons she's learned from interviewing hundreds of wellness experts on her successful UK podcast, The Happier Life Project.Risa discusses the subject of burnout which she takes on in her new book, Get Stuff Done Without the Stress, which is in stores worldwide Feb. 11th! If you're in LA, come to a book talk and signing at Book Soup with Risa on Feb. 21st at 7 PM. Hope to see you there!Host: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapy, https://www.amazon.com/Get-Stuff-Done-Without-Stress/dp/1684816874Guest: Gabby Sanderson, https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-the-happier-life-project-99687698/, @radiogabbySupport the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Send us a textDo you want to find more creativity in everyday life but get stuck figuring out what to do or how to start? This is the episode for you! Risa Williams and Hilary Kern discuss easy ways you can start to embrace creativity throughout regular life, especially for those out there who feel like they've lost touch with creativity or don't think of themselves as "artistic types." How can we begin to use art as a way to get inspired and find the playful and fun sides of ourselves more intentionally?They discuss:-Self-reception and self-expression-Using creativity as a way to "get into the present moment"-Finding inspiration in daily life-Risa's Inspiration Journal tool from The Ultimate Self-Esteem Toolkit-Connecting with parts of yourself that were creative when you were a little kid againYou can also hear a sample of Risa's audiobook, The Ultimate Self-Esteem Toolkit: The Inspiration Journal at the end of this episode.And check out Risa's upcoming book, Get Stuff Done Without the Stress - and if you're in LA on Feb. 21st, you can hear her speak and get your book signed at Book Soup in Hollywood. Find out more at risawilliams.com.A big thank you to all the first responders and firefighters in Los Angeles right now - thank you for all your heroic efforts - and please stay safe, everyone in LA!Host: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapyGuest: Hilary Kern, hilarykern.com, @hilarykerncreatesCreate Harmony This is a podcast about setting an intentional rhythm, savoring life's blessings and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Send us a textDo you have trouble decluttering because you can't decide what to get rid of or where to start? Do you get stuck on organizational projects because all those little decisions are just way too overwhelming? Risa Williams welcomes back influencer/organizer Deanna Yates to the show, and they discuss easy and practical ways we can learn to navigate overwhelm and decision fatigue when it comes to decluttering and organizing our stuff.They discuss:-How decision fatigue wears us down and what we can do to re-focus our attention on what's in front of us-Deanna's FREEDOM technique; a three step process you can use when you're stuck making decisions-Tools from Risa's new book, Get Stuff Done Without the Stress, which you can preorder now and comes out in February!-How remembering the emotional place we want to get to can motivate us to make decisions in an easier wayNext week on January 13th, Risa will be speaking at Deanna' summit, The Chaos to Calm Summit, and she'll be discussing tools from The Procrastination Playbook and how to overcome everday procrastination. Get your free ticket here: https://www.chaostocalmsummit.com/ticket?sa=sa01592826756fbabd0477060921a9af3e95e9f43cHost: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapyGuest: Deanna Yates, wannabeclutterfree.com, @wannabeclutterfreeSupport the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Send us a textHappy New Year, everyone! We made it to 2025 - and that's just wonderful! Joining Risa Williams are special guest co-hosts: Erica Curtis, Trevor Stockwell and Tšhegofatšo Ndabane, and they dive deep into figuring out how you want to spend your time and energy during the new year ahead.In this conversation, they discuss:-How to get intentional about who you want to be this year-How to connect the dots by looking back across last year to see what you've learned and gained-How to say goodbye to old goals and versions of yourself that aren't reflecting who you are any more-How to get appreciative about those little happy moments and collect them throughout the year more deliberately to boost you upFind out our best tools for getting in that motivated mindset in 2025! You won't want to miss this inspiring episode and start the year off in a happier mood!To get you started in your goal-setting in 2025, check out Risa's brand new books: Get Stuff Done Without the Stress and the Get Stuff Done Goals Journal! Available at risawilliams.com and also at: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Risa-Williams/author/B00FC0MMIQ. Easy, practical, goal-setting methods that can keep you on track with things you want to do in 2025!Hosts:Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapyErica Curtis, therapywitherica.com, @ericakcurtisTrevor Stockwell, trevorstockwell.com, @tsleadershipdevTšhegofatšo Ndabane, hustlingwriters.comSupport the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Send us a textHow do we find the strength and focus to get through creative projects without giving up? Risa Williams speaks to author and actor Andrew Lawston about creative persistence and different tools we can use when we want to give up halfway through creative projects. They discuss their work together on the new audiobook, The Ultimate Self-Esteem Toolkit, the process of making it together, and they. also share a short excerpt from the book.In this episode, they discuss:-Finding accountability and support to navigate the creative process-Ways both of them use tracking and pacing during long creative projects-How to "trick your brain" into doing creative tasks it doesn't want to do-How to "prime your brain" to get ready to be creative each dayIf you sometimes feel all on your own and lost in your own head with big projects you're working on, then this is the episode for you!And a big congrats to our audiobook giveaway winners: Miguel Lee, Darrell Langolf, and Michelle Jones! You will be receiving free copies of The Ultimate Self-Esteem Toolkit - audiobook version! Buy the book here and check it out, hope you like the excerpt we shared on the show today. Also, Get Stuff Done Without the Stress and The Procrastination Playbook by Risa Williams are now available in stores worldwide, check them out at risawilliams.com.Host: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapyGuest: Andrew Lawston, @andrewlawstonSupport the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Send us a textDo you sometimes lose control of your emotions? Do you often feel overly frustrated or angry about little everyday things? Then, this episode is for you! These days, who doesn't need a little help with emotional regulation? Dr. Catherine Smith talks to Risa Williams about practical skills from DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) that anyone can use to start to become more aware of how to regulate their emotions and frustration each day.They discuss:-The STOP technique for gaining awareness in the moment-Parts work - how our "inner parts" feel neglected sometimes and what we can do show ourselves more compassion when we're having big and intense feelings-How our childhoods might have affected the way we express our emotions-How learning how to radically accept our emotions can help us navigate them more easilyBooks discussed: Get Stuff Done Without the Stress by Risa Williams (new book coming out -preorder today), The Whole-Brain Child by Dan Siegel, Build a Life Worth Living by Marsha Linehan, The Polyvagal Theory by Stephen W. PorgesAlso, enter to win our new audiobook giveaway - three lucky winners will receive the audiobook version of The Ultimate Self-Esteem Toolkit! Enter on instagram (@risawilliamstherapy) by Dec. 22nd to win!Host: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapyGuest: Dr. Catherine Smith, drcatherinesmith.com, @catherinelistensSupport the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Send us a textDoes perfectionism sometimes hold you back from getting things done? In this episode, Risa Williams talks to classical pianist superstar, educator and performer, Alpin Hong about the role that perfectionism plays in procrastination, especially when it comes to the creative and performing arts. They also discuss how high-achievers can sometimes get in their own way with tasks they need to do.They discuss:-How we get in our own way with our self-talk-The roots of perfectionism-How to start to pivot out of perfectionism-How sometimes we make ourselves stuck with our own expectationsAlpin also discusses his own journey with navigating his own roadblocks and career path as a performing artist. If you're feeling stuck on a task you need to do because you sometimes get in your own way, you won't want to miss this episode!Congrats to Liz Stuck - the winner of our double book giveaway! You'll be receiving The Procrastination Playbook by Risa Williams and Working with Anger Creatively by Erica Curtis! Thanks to everyone who participated and check out Risa's instagram for more giveaways coming up.Host: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapyGuest: Alpin Hong, alpinhong.com, @alpinhongSupport the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Send us a textWe're celebrating the release of "The Procrastination Playbook" today - it's in stores now! Erica Curtis and Risa Williams discuss super sneaky ways procrastination and task avoidance can catch us off-guard in everyday life such as, "Halfway Drift," "Procrasti-breaks," "Waiting for Motivation," "Avoidance Cleaning," and "Prioritization Problems" from Risa's new book.They talk about:-Things we tend to do when we are avoiding doing tasks-Procrastination "warning signs"-Getting nuanced about noticing our internal cues of avoidance-How to "neutralize" everyday tasks you don't want to do-Questions you can ask yourself to determine if you're taking a "procrasti-break" or a "real break" from a project or goal-Asking yourself what the real consequence is of your procrastinationWe're hosting another last double book giveaway on instagram: You can win a copy of The Procrastination Playbook by Risa Williams and Working with Anger Creatively by Erica Curtis - by leaving a comment on the contest post on instagram (@risawilliamstherapy).Congratulations to Dr. Olivia Ariyo - the winner of our last book giveaway! We hope you enjoy the book!Buy a copy of The Procrastination Playbook and leave a review on amazon today!So MetaInspiring stories of resilience: overcoming struggles, finding purpose, transforming livesListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Send us a textDoes procrastination sometimes sneak up on you and catch you off-guard? Do you find yourself wondering how so much time has gone by and meanwhile, you haven't even started that project that you really wanted to do? In this episode, Risa Williams and Trevor Stockwell discuss "Sneaky Forms of Procrastination" from Risa's upcoming book, The Procrastination Playbook. How does procrastination affect us in subtle ways throughout everyday life that we might not even be aware of?They discuss:-Staying "overly busy" as a form of procrastination-Losing motivation and focus-Overloading ourselves into burnout-Ways you can start to help "Future-You" out a little more todayEnter our double book giveaway by visiting @risawilliamstherapy on instagram and leaving a comment on the post by November 20th, 2024! The winner will receive a copy of Risa's brand new book, The Procrastination Playbook, and Trevor's new audiobook, You Lead You. The Procrastination Playbook is in stores November 21st - help Risa celebrate by buying a copy today at risawilliams.com, or on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Procrastination-Playbook-Adults-ADHD-Sneaky/dp/1805012290/.Host: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapyCo-Host: Trevor Stockwell, trevorstockwell.com, @tsleadershipdevSupport the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Send us a textIn this special episode, book author, Stoicism expert, and psychologist, Dr. Scott Waltman, discusses Practical Stoicism, and ways we can adopt stoic principles into our everyday lives. Risa Williams and Dr. Waltman discuss Socratic Questioning as a therapy tool, where Stoicism and mindfulness intersect, and how we can find ways balance with our own judgement and emotional states.They discuss:-The teachings of Socrates and Epictetus-Where people tend to get confused with Socratic Questioning-The four main principles of Stoicism and how you can apply them-How to find your emotional balance in everyday situations-How you can apply Stoicism to navigating your own self-talk and thoughtsBooks discussed: Dr. Scott Waltman's books: The Stoicism Workbook and Socratic Questioning for Therapists and CounselorsCongratulations to our book giveaway winner: Amy Federman! We hope you will enjoy your copies of The Stoicism Workbook and The Procrastination Playbook - and a big thanks to everyone who entered the contest at @risawilliamstherapy! More books will be given away in the next month, so stay tuned...Host: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapyGuest: Dr. Scott Waltman, @socraticmethodcbtSupport the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Send us a textADHD and procrastination tend to go hand in hand, and on this episode, Ryan Muldoon and Risa Williams discuss the subtle ways procrastination can sneak up on people with ADHD. Self-protection can be a sneaky type of procrastination where we feel like we're protecting ourselves from a particular outcome, whether that's failure or success, and perfectionism is a subtle way we keep ourselves from trying or starting something new.They discuss:-How people with ADHD sometimes avoid doing things they actually like doing-Where people tend to get lost with creative procrastination-How our inner critic can keep us from starting tasks and projects  - How having a daily routine helps us from getting too lost in procrastination for too longBooks discussed: Risa's new book, The Procrastination Playbook for Adults with ADHD, in stores for preorder now!Win a free signed copy of The Procrastination Playbook, along with Dr. Scott Waltman's new book, The Stoicism Workbook, by following @risawilliamstherapy and leaving a comment on the Double Book Giveaway Post before October 29th! You will be automatically entered in the contest if you follow the rules on the post.Host: Risa Williams, @risawilliamstherapy, risawilliams.comGuest Host: Ryan Muldoon, @rydoon, ryanpsych.comScreen DeepA podcast decoding young brains and behavior in a digital world.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Send us a textHow do you know if the procrastination you're doing is healthy or unhealthy? Do you catch yourself avoiding doing certain tasks over and over again? Do you ever drift off with your goals and struggle to find you have lost your motivation to complete them? Then, we have a few episodes for you! It's "Overcoming Procrastination" month on The Motivation Mindset to help celebrate the launch of Risa's new book, The Procrastination Playbook, which is in stores November 21st and you can preorder it today. On this episode, Risa Williams and Trevor Stockwell discuss healthy procrastination vs. unhealthy procrastination. When is procrastination a form of healthy task prioritization and when does it tip over into task avoidance instead?They discuss:-Different types of procrastination-Procrastination warning signs: Internal and external cues that you might be starting to procrastinate-When "getting too busy" is a warning sign that you might be avoiding doing something-Practical ways you can start to move yourself out of feeling overwhelmed and stuck with something you have to completeThey also answer questions about procrastination sent in by listeners of the show. Check out Risa's new book and help her celebrate the launch of the book by leaving a review on Amazon on November 21st.Books discussed: The Procrastination Playbook for Adults with ADHD: How to Catch Sneaky Forms of Procrastination Before They Catch You by Risa WilliamsHosts: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapy and Trevor Stockwell, trevorstockwell.com, @tsleadershipdev.Support the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Send us a textDoes your work/life balance need some adjusting so you can connect more with feeling done and taking a real break? Risa Williams talks to time management coach, Georgie Bryant, about balancing out work, life, family, and rest times each week. We look at how people can burn themselves out by forgetting what's fun to them and things that they are looking forward to on their calendar ahead, and how to take small steps to bring things back into better balance.They discuss:-George's Work/Life Balance calculator tool-Risa's Hats Method tool from her new book: Get Stuff Done Without the Stress (preorder now on amazon, the book comes out in 2025)-How stress affects our brains and tires us out-How we can pick which mode of focus we need to go into nextHost: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapyGuest: Georgie Bryant, wherethelightplays.com, @georgiebryantcoachingSupport the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Send us a textAre you feeling a lot more stress now that it's September? Is the Fall cranking up the work stress, the school stress, the family stress for you? You're not alone! Risa Williams & Erica Curtis look at September Stress in this episode, and practical ways we can navigate the fall months ahead.They discuss:-Normalizing and acknowledging the stress we're all feeling this season-Showing yourself more compassion for all the different layers of stress you might be feeling right now-Ways to look at regulating your stress in easier ways-How the words you tell yourself about things you need to do change how you do them and how you feel about doing themBook discussed: The Ultimate Time Management Toolkit and The Procrastination Playbook (Risa's books) available on amazon or at risawilliams.com.Hosts: Risa Williams, LMFT, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapy and Erica Curtis LMFT, therapywitherica.com, @ericakcurtisSupport the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Send us a textAre you looking for ways to bring down the stress in your everyday life? Have you been wanting to try out meditation but it just seems too "hard" or "intimidating" to quiet down your mind for long stretches of time? Meditation expert Jeff Patterson, author of The Yielding Warrior, talks to Risa Williams about the different types of meditation we can learn to do, and how to start in an easy way with developing your own meditation practices.We discuss:-Different types of meditation practices-Getting back into the present moment-How different types of breathing yield different outcomes-How we can use what our body is telling us and what our body is doing as ways to practice active meditation throughout the dayHost: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com @risawilliamstehrapyGuest: Jeff Patterson, www.theyieldingwarrior.com, @theyieldingwarrior**Buy Risa's new book, The Procrastination Playbook, on Amazon/Target today!And check out Jeff's book, The Yielding Warrior, you can receive a free copy by visiting his website: theyieldingwarrior.com.**Support the Show.For info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Send us a Text Message.When it comes to getting organized or tackling organization projects, do you freeze up with overwhelm? Do you feel shut down, do you start to procrastinate, or do you feel that avoidance starting to take over?Risa Williams and Erica Curtis are here to help with some simple strategies to navigate our nervous systems when they go into "fight or flight" mode over everyday tasks we need to do.We discuss:-Different states of nervous system activation-Executive functions and what happens when we're stressed out-How to calm and soothe ourselves into starting a hard task-How we can help ourselves out a little more by breaking things down-Why writing things out is so important to do for our brains-Using Risa's gear shifter tool to figure out what energy you need to get into next**Come to Risa's free talk on Monday, August 26th at 9 am PST, about procrastination, sponsored by Focused.space:https://www.focused.space/procrastination-playbookBring your time management questions to the talk!**Hosts: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapyErica Curtis, therapywitherica.com, @ericakcurtisThe Upstander Ripple Effect Where stories come alive to inspire the best of humanity. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.For info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Send us a Text Message.In this special episode of the ADHD Toolkit, Risa Williams & Ryan Muldoon talk about learning ways to find your focus when you have ADHD. They discuss using The Task Intensity Meter from Risa's book, The Ultimate Time Management Toolkit, removing distractions, and figuring out workarounds for your own unique brain.They also talk about:-How acknowledging what tasks are hard for you helps you navigate them-How we can take small actions to help ourselves out more-Removing daily distractions to create more space to focus-Using dual attention as a way to focus  -Activation energy to warm your brain up to focusBook discussed: The Ultimate Time Management Toolkit by Risa Williamsand check out Risa's new book, The Procrastination Playbook for Adults with ADHD, available on amazon or at Target...Host: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapyGuest: Ryan Muldoon, ryanpsych.com, @rydoonThe Upstander Ripple Effect Where stories come alive to inspire the best of humanity. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.For info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Send us a Text Message.Do you struggle to get enough exercise in your everyday life? Do you know you need to move around more but find yourself sitting down a whole lot? Risa Williams talks to Run Walk Talk Founder, Sepideh Saremi, about how we can get more movement into our daily life and how we can lighten up on ourselves when we get too extreme about fitness.They discuss:-The brain benefits of movement-How we're designed as humans to process things through movement-Easy ways to get started moving around more-The calming effects of learning how to move more regularly-Body language and how we communicate non-verballyGuest: Sepideh Saremi, LCSW, @runwalktalk, runwalktalk.comHost: Risa Williams, LMFT, @risawilliamstherapy, risawilliams.com**Check out Risa's brand new book, The Procrastination Playbook for Adults with ADHD, now on amazon and at Barnes and Noble!**Support the Show.For info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Send us a Text Message.Do you struggle with hearing feedback about your creative work? Does receiving critiques make you want to run away and hide? Do you often procrastinate solving problems that people point out with your artistic work? Then, this episode is for you! Risa Williams talks to artists/therapists, Erica Curtis and Hilary Kern about how we can receive feedback and criticism in a healthier way, and how to channel what we hear back into creative energy again.They discuss:-The difference between helpful and unhelpful feedback-How to create space to hear feedback effectively-How to soothe yourself when you're feeling hurt or defensive-How to use the phrases, "Yes, and..." and "What if?" to prompt yourself to a better emotional place-How artists and creatives can see resilience as a super strength-Avoiding procrastination after you hear feedback from othersHosts: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapy, Erica Curtis, ericacurtis.com, @ericakcurtis, Hilary Kern, hillarykern.com, @hilarykerncreates----Send the show a message about tools you liked to be read on our next episode, click on "text the show." Check out Risa's new book, "The Procrastination Playbook" which you can pre-order on amazon now, and Erica's new book, "Working with Anger Creatively."STOPTIME: Live in the Moment.Ranked in the top 5% of podcasts globally and winner of the 2022 Communicator Award...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.For info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Send us a Text Message.Do you struggle with acknowledging your own accomplishments and letting yourself feel proud of things you done on a chronic basis? Do you feel like you are "fraud" when people give you compliments about things you've done? In this episode, Risa Williams talks to imposter syndrome expert, Stevon Lewis, about what imposter syndrome is, how it feels to have it, how it's often tied to perfectionism, and how it affects our ability to feel good about things we're doing. They also coin a new phrase, "Momposter Syndrome" for moms who feel like they're "never good enough" at being moms.If you find it hard to feel good about things you've accomplished, than this is episode is for you!Books discussed:Stevon's book, "The Acknowledgement Journal," which is all about imposter syndromeRisa's book, "The Ultimate Self-Esteem Toolkit," which is all about self-kindness and learning to befriend yourselfHost: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapyGuest: Stevon Lewis, stevonlewis.com, @stevonlewismftCheck out Risa's new book, The Procrastination Playbook, which is available for pre-order now! And also, thanks to everyone who has been sending in fan mail to the show, you can do this through the link on this episode by clicking on "text us a message" or at risawilliams.com. Tell us what tools you've used from the show and we'll read your message on a future episode.Support the Show.For info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Have you ever felt stuck and blocked while working on a creative project? Has creative block ever completely shut you down and made you want to give up? Risa Williams is joined by art therapists and artists, Erica Curtis and Hilary Kern, to talk about creative block and how it makes us feel like we can't move forward with artistic things we want to do.They discuss:-How and why creative blocks can happen-Self-doubt and how it makes us feel stuck-How we can apply The Hero's Journey to our artistic process-Ways to use visualization and values to get yourself un-stuck-How our brains are affected by our own fears and doubts-How to feel motivated to move forward in tiny steps againAn inspiring conversation for anyone who is trying to create new things and needs a little boost today...And pick up a copy of Risa's latest book: The Procrastination Playbook for Adults with ADHD, now available on amazon for pre-order!Hosts: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapy, Erica Curtis, therapywitherica.com, @ericakcurtis, Hilary Kern, www.hilarykern.com, @hilarykerncreatesSupport the Show.For info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

It's summer, the kids are out of school, what are your expectations for the next few months? And what are your vacation expectations? Risa Williams and Erica Curtis look at how our expectations for summer vacations sometimes lead us to feel high levels of stress, tension, and frustration. Why does this happen when all we want to do is have fun and finally relax?They discuss:-How we set ourselves up with unrealistic summer expectations-Simplifying down our expectations and getting into the present moment more-Navigating conflict, anger, and frustration on family trips-Learning to stay flexible with family plans and experiences-Getting more strategic and practical about predicting roadblocksBooks discussed: The Ultimate Anxiety Toolkit by Risa Williams and Working with Anger Creatively by Erica CurtisHosts: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapy, and Erica Curtis, therapywitherica.com, @ericakcurtisSupport the Show.For info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.Support the Show.For info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

In this episode, Risa Williams talks to professional organizer, podcaster, and mom influencer, Lori Oberbroeckling, about doing a "Weekly Review" to fine-tune our focus on a regular basis.They discuss:-How to set up your week by doing simple weekly planning -Decision fatigue and how it affects our ability to get things done-Procrastination and how we can overcome it-Planning mode vs. executing mode-Learning to make accurate time estimates for tasksRisa will be speaking at Lori's Supermom Summit on June 17th about how our executive functions can be impaired by stress, which is such an important topic for busy parents to understand. Sign up for free by going to this link: https://secretsofsupermom.mykajabi.com/a/2147514238/G3MdPDYnHost: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapyGuest: Lori Oberbroeckling, sectresofsupermom.com, @secretsofsupermomSupport the Show.For info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

What is the difference between real confidence vs. fake confidence? What gives someone that kind of quiet strength and belief in themselves that we tend to admire? Stevon Lewis and Risa Williams discuss different types of confidence, and how we can work on building up our own confidence in everyday life.They discuss:-Moving away from seeing things in "extremes"-How we can accept where we are at with our own skills and strengths-How to develop an "appropriate level of confidence"-How daily tracking can be your confidence-building friend-Getting a higher level perspective helps you take in feedback and complimentsBooks discussed: The Acknowledgement Journal by Stevon Lewis and The Ultimate Self-Esteem Toolkit by Risa Williams.Hosts: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapy, and Stevon Lewis, stevonlewis.com, @stevonlewislmft.Enter the 10k Follower Giveaway on instagram @risawilliamstherapy to win all three of Risa's books! Contest ends May 31st.Support the Show.For info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Do you often compare yourself to people you know or people on social media? Do you find that after you look at posts online, you start to spiral into feelings of insecurity and shame about where you're at in life?  Influencer, organizer and podcaster, Deanna Yates, talks with Risa Williams about comparison, how it makes us feel, and what we can do with these feelings to channel them into energy.We talk about:-Reframing comparison as a way to see what you actually want-Learning to step back and get more perspective-What you're seeing is only a small piece of a bigger picture-How it feels to be someone people compare themselves to-The feelings that lurk underneath comparison that can be brought to the surface**Check out The Chaos to Calm Summit on Monday, May 20th - Risa and Deanna will both be presenting on how to have a healthier relationship with your stuff **You can sign up for free at this link:https://www.chaostocalmsummit.com/register/?sa=sa01592826756fbabd0477060921a9af3e95e9f43cHost: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapyGuest: Deanna Yates, wannabeclutterfree.com, @wannabeclutterfreeSupport the Show.For info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

In this episode, Risa Williams talks to leadership coach and author, Trevor Stockwell, about navigating distractions and how to harness our focus in more effective ways each week. Trevor shares tools from his new book, You Lead You, about  how to get more honest with yourself how you're spending your time each day.They discuss:-Using timers to limit distractions-Removing barriers, both physical and mental, to focus and concentration-Learning to log where you are losing time to  -Figuring out how to change your space to better use your focus when you're in it-Helpful methods for avoiding multitasking and task jumping-Task prioritization and executive functionsBooks discussed: Risa's upcoming book, The Procrastination Playbook (in stores Fall 2024) and Trevor's new book, You Lead You, available now on amazon.Host: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapy.Guest Host: Trevor Stockwell, trevorstockwell.com.Support the Show.For info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Do you have ADHD and struggle with spring cleaning and organization? Do you find yourself turning into a "human roomba" and struggling to complete household tasks? Join Risa Williams and Ryan Muldoon as they discuss how ADHD can affect our motivation to do household tasks and some practical steps we can take to feel motivated and engaged to finish those organizational projects.Discover why every step—no matter how small—is worth celebrating and how a mindset shift to "full done" beats "half done" every time. If your motivation usually fizzles out mid-way through a cleaning project, learn some new tips to inspire you to keep going with it!They discuss:-ADHD and executive functioning-Finding ways to motivate yourself to do the mundane tasks-How to break things down into easy steps -Gamifying household tasks**A big congratulations to the winner of the DOUBLE BOOK GIVEAWAY! Listen to find out who won! Thanks to everyone who entered on instagram @risawilliamstherapy! **Hosts: Risa Williams, www.risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapy, and Ryan Muldoon,  www.ryanpsych.com, @RyDoon.Support the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Are emails causing you stress and anxiety? Do you avoid reading your emails or sending them sometimes? Did you know that there's something called "email apnea" where people hold their breath when opening their emails? In this episode, Erica Curtis and I discuss the effects of emails on our brains, and what we can do to limit the amount of stress we're feeling and the pressure to respond to things "instantly."They discuss:-Setting healthy time boundaries-Practicing time away from phones/computers-Setting realistic expectations for response times-Practicing effective communication through emails and textsIf you're feeling bogged down by your inbox, then check out this episode for practical tips on how to navigate emails and texts...without all the stress.**DOUBLE BOOK GIVEAWAY** Win a copy of Erica's brand new book, Working with Anger Creatively, and a copy of Risa's book, The Ultimate Self-Esteem Toolkit! Go to instagram: @risawilliamstherapy and leave a comment on the contest post to enter! Winner will be announced on April 17th on the show. See the instagram post for rules and details.Hosts: Risa Williams, www.risawilliams.com, and Erica Curtis, www.therapywitherica.com.Support the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

In this lively episode, Risa Williams and Stevon Lewis discuss ways we get ourselves stuck with our own thinking and the narratives that we tend to tell ourselves about our ability to do things.They discuss: Catastrophizing and Future-Predicting, two cognitive "distortions" that are very common for people to do, different thoughts you can think to start getting yourself "unstuck," perfectionism and procrastination, and investigating your own past evidence about outcomes.Books discussed: The Acknowledgment Journal by Stevon Lewis, and The Ultimate Self-Esteem Toolkit by Risa Williams. Also, cognitive behavioral terms from Feeling Good by David Burns, and A Guide to Rational Thinking by Albert Ellis.Hosts: Risa Williams (risawilliams.com) and Stevon Lewis (stevonlewis.com).Support the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Risa Williams reveals the two questions you can ask yourself each day that can lead you to much insight about how you want to be spending your future time...By asking yourself one question in the morning, and one question at night, and journaling about the answers, you can find your way to new ideas, insight, and inspiration.... Host: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapyBooks discussed: The Ultimate Self-Esteem Toolkit, and The Ultimate Time Management Toolkit.For info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.Support the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Do you struggle with decluttering and getting rid of stuff because you just don't know where to begin? Risa Williams talks to minimalist, book author, and the host of Sustainable Minimalists Podcast, Stephanie Seferian, about practical ways we can start to approach getting rid of stuff we don't need and how to look at what stuff means to us in a more meaningful way.They discuss:-Our "aspirational selves" and how we are drawn to consume things we don't need-How comparison tells us we need more than we do-Why getting rid of stuff is important to do on a regular basis-How stuff can hold emotional attachments and some of those attachments aren't helping us move forwardHost: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapyGuest: Stephanie Seferian, mamaminimalist.com, @sustainableminimalistsSupport the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Do you beat yourself up a lot for not doing things "perfectly"? Do you hold yourself to different (unfair) standards that you wouldn't hold others up to? Do you often describe yourself as a "perfectionist" to other people?Then this is the episode for you! Risa Williams dives deep into the subject of perfectionism with PR strategist and writer, Tšhegofatšo Ndabane. They discuss how perfectionism can often lead to procrastination, and how it's often about beating ourselves up before we've even had a chance to give something new a try.They discuss:-Perfectionism as a socially acceptable form of procrastination-How writers can sometimes drift over into both perfectionism and procrastination -Learning ways to talk to yourself to ease up on the "serious mindset" that perfectionism tends to cause in us-How perfectionism can zap the fun out of any task we need to doHost: Risa Williams, www.risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapy.Guest: Tšhegofatšo Ndabane,www.hustlingwriters.com. Sign up for Risa's Get Stuff Done Goals Groups: www.patreon.com/risawilliamsSupport the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

In this episode of The Motivation Mindset, Risa Williams talks about ADHD tools and strategies with influencer/therapist/comedian, Ryan Muldoon. They talk about common ADHD time management problems such as hyperfocus and burnout, that tend to happen when we lose our balance while trying to get stuff done. They also talk about why so many people are feeling burnt out by social media these days.They discuss:-What hyperfocusing is and how we can manage it-How even when you're doing something fun that interests you, you can burn yourself out-The Color Coder and Time Buffer Breaks from Risa's book:The Ultimate Time Management Toolkit-Social media and the danger of burning yourself out on it-Why self-care is non-negotiable and how to make your brain see it as importantIf you're feeling a little overwhelmed and burnt out these days, check this episode out to start to feel balanced and inspired again.Check out: The Motivation Mindset Journal: Your Guided Goals Planner for 2024 - on sale now - They make great gifts! www. risawilliams.comJoin  Risa's Get Stuff Done: Goals Group! The next zoom meeting is March 15th  at 9 am PST, you can sign up at www.risawilliams.com.Host: Risa Williams, www.risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapy.Guest: Ryan Muldoon, www.ryanpsych.com, @RyDoon.Support the showFor info on books, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical adviceSupport the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Have you ever wondered if there's a way to harness everyday anger or frustration and turn it into a force that propels us forward positively? Join Erica Curtis and Risa Williams in this energetic conversation about the transformative power of working creatively with anger.In this important discussion, they delve into: Tools from Erica's latest book, "Working with Anger Creatively: 70 Art Therapy-Inspired Activities to Safely Soothe, Harness, and Redirect anger for Meaningful Change." Viewing anger as a state of energy and learning to redirect it in a healthier way Exploring the deeper emotional layers that often lurk beneath anger. Discovering simple yet effective techniques to navigate through anger and uncover our values . How to use humor to pivot out of intense emotions.Books discussed: "Working with Anger Creatively" by Erica Curtis (in stores now), Eckhart Tolle's books.Co-hosts: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, and Erica Curtis, therapywitherica.com.---Join Risa's next Get Stuff Done Goals Group which meets Feb. 16th at 9 am PST on Zoom, you can sign up at any time at www.patreon.com/risawilliams.Support the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Do you have sneaky daily thoughts that might be holding back from decluttering and organizing your home more effectively? Deanna Yates, the "decluttering queen," returns to the show to call out those sneaky thoughts and challenge you to reframe getting rid of stuff in a more positive way. Let's drag out some old stuff and old limiting beliefs and bring them out into the light to look at them...Risa and Deanna discuss:-Limiting beliefs that may be holding you back from getting rid of stuff you don't need-How to reframe where you are now in a more positive direction that inspires you-Why we hold on to stuff and why it can be hard to let it go-How to stop comparing your way of doing things to the way other people are organizing their stuffHost: Risa Williams, LMFT, www.risawilliams.comGuest: Deanna Yates, www.wannabeclutterfree.comRisa will be speaking at Deanna Yates' Chaos to Calm Summit happening on January 29th. Sign up today to hear tips from 20 experts on managing time and chaos in your home, visit: bio.site/risawilliams to get your free ticket!Also, Risa's Get Stuff Done Goals group meets Feb. 16th and take her new online class, Setting Goals for the Year, which teaches you how to use the goal-setting worksheets in her new book, The Motivation Mindset Journal. You can find it all at: risawilliams.com.Support the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Is there a habit you've been avoiding starting or just can't get to stick? Is there a healthy routine you want to take on, but your brain is actively resisting doing it right now? In this episode, Risa Williams talks to Fit Mess Podcast Hosts Jeremy Grater & Zach Tucker about healthy habits and how to find your "why" for moving forward with positive changes.They discuss:-Finding your purpose for starting a habit-Using visualization tools for picturing yourself doing the habit-How it's easy to get derailed from starting new healthy habits and what you can do to find your focus and motivation againIf you'd like to work on starting habits with Risa, come to the Get Stuff Done Goals Group on January 19th! Join in at any time at: patreon.com/risawilliams.And be sure to pick up a copy of The Motivation Mindset Journal for 2024 to track those weekly steps!Host: Risa Williams, www.risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapyGuests: Jeremy Grater & Zach Tucker, The Fit Mess podcast, www.thefitmess.com.Support the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.

Why do our New Year's Goals and Resolutions tend to stress us out so much? Risa Williams talks with writer, Tšhegofatšo Ndabane, and therapist, Mollie Volinsky, about how we can set New Year's resolutions in a kinder way that actually sticks!They discuss:-Reframing January as "Reset Month"-Looking at things seasonally instead of monthly-Learning to be less harsh and extreme in our goal-setting process-Tips for adopting new habits so that they stickHappy 2024, everyone!Hosts: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapy.Guests: Mollie Volinsky, www.junipertherapeuticservices.com, and Tšhegofatšo Ndabane,www.hustlingwriters.com.-Pick up a copy of: The Motivation Mindset Journal: Your Guided Goals Planner for 2024 at risawilliams.com. It's a fun illustrated goals planner where you can use tools discussed on this show! Written by Risa Williams and illustrated by Dulcie Yamanaka - it will make the perfect holiday gift for anyone you want to inspire. Support the podcast by ordering your copy today.... available on amazon or at risawilliams.com.-Join the Get Stuff Done: Goals Group! Sign up at risawilliams.com or patreon.com/risawilliams.Support the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.Support the showFor info on books, workshops, guests, and future episodes, please visit: risawilliams.com.*All tools discussed on the show are meant for educational purposes only and not as a replacement for therapy or medical advice.