Wake Up Your Life

This episode might come as a surprise, but it's time to pivot in my current season of life.

Jess Connolly's podcast episode (links below) - "Saying no, setting boundaries and staying soft" Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/76bagIVFDWnrD9xOEVvTY4?si=97adb479dab3493a Apple https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessconnolly/episodes/Episode-30-Saying-No--Setting-Boundaries--and-Staying-Soft-e2gpgqf/a-ab1tf1e

This week's episode is part two of two - 6 ways I handle anxiety today. Even though I don't struggle with anxiety like I used to, every so often I still have moments of feeling anxious, but over the past several years I have developed ways to handle those moments instead of just riding the waves of overwhelming feelings.

This week's episode is part one of two - 6 ways I handle anxiety today. Even though I don't struggle with anxiety like I used to, every so often I still have moments of feeling anxious, but over the past several years I have developed ways to handle those moments instead of just riding the waves of overwhelming feelings. This week, and next week, I share the different ways I handle anxiety.

With Spring ahead, I've been thinking of ways I can simplify different aspects of my life. Today I share 5 different things I've simplified recently - from hobbies to work to my calendar. My intention for this episode is to inspire you to think of areas in your own life that could use some simplifying!

I know what personal development fatigue feels like. I've been there. You start to feel overwhelmed at the amount of suggestions, habit changes, or areas of your life you think you're supposed to change. Today, I address those feelings.

This week I share with you 5 habits that have been super helpful for me and I hope they're helpful for you too!

There were a lot of challenging months last year for Isaac, and I learned a lot through that season together. Today I share with you 5 ways to support your significant other when they're in a hard season.

This episode is a bit longer today, I talk about my faith and Jesus and I hope you feel wildly encouraged from it!

Reposting a podcast episode about gratitude I released a few months ago.

You know I love a good date night! So I've put together 8 at-home date night ideas for you - specifically for this time of year when it's too cold outside and we don't have want to leave our house!

I take what I say to myself and about myself VERY seriously. Recently, I had a major realization that dramatically shifted the way I talk about myself and has changed the way I view myself. I hope what I share today is just as impactful for you too!

I'm back! And so excited about the new year! On today's episode I share with you 3 things I do at the start of every year. I mention that I use Chatbooks to create photo books so here's the link if you're interested and you'll get $10 off! http://invite.chatbooks.com/renecrandall3eg

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Is there an area of your life where you're wanting more but playing it safe? On this week's episode I share more about my career path and how I got to where I am.

On today's episode I talk about my experience with friendship and my suggestions on how to make new friends! Here's the link I mention to learn more about The Table: https://www.ifgathering.com/iftable/

If you're feeling burned out, exhausted or overwhelmed lately, I have some suggestions for you.

Happy Thanksgiving!

This week's topic is one that can be tough to discuss, and might be hard to hear, but I believe it's wildly important.

On today's episode I share 5 pieces of encouragement / advice that will hopefully shift your perspective to see your season of singleness differently!

Hosting is a practice and a skill that's developed overtime and from the many times I've hosted people I've learned a lot! On today's episode I share 15 tips that will hopefully help make hosting easier and more fun! 

I don't ever want to “retire” and on today's episode I share all my reasons why.  Two of my biggest take-aways are this -  Having responsibility (work) is essential to our well-being We need to be more creative when it comes to what “work” looks like in our lives Here's the Levi Lusko sermon I reference in case you want to give it a listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SL98JV5rgF0

After one of my horseback riding lessons, I had a realization about the motivation of working out. On today's episode I share with you the advice that has helped me become even more motivated to workout!

On today's episode I share several ideas about ways to embrace the season and find more enjoyment through the fall and winter months.

The intention of this episode is to normalize people disagreeing with you. I share 5 suggestions to help you navigate those interactions when disagreements happen, especially with people you're close to.

I recently read Cal Newport's book, Digital Minimalism, and completed the 30 day digital detox he recommends. On this week's episode I share all about my experience so far and talk about my biggest takeaways!

On this week's episode I'm reflecting on how my summer went and sharing my intentions and hopes for fall! 

I wholeheartedly believe that gratitude changes everything! The more grateful we are the less fearful, angry, anxious and tired we live. On this episode I talk about the importance of gratitude and the impact it has on producing joy in our lives. I also share some suggestions on how to become a more grateful person.

We all know the feeling - you're laying on the couch, feeling lazy, wanting something to do that will give you energy but you have no idea what to do! In this episode I share 10 things that help give me energy and snap me out of that lazy couch potato funk and I hope these suggestions are helpful for you too!

I think we're asking the wrong question when it comes to our work, job and career path. This week I share some thoughts inspired by an email I received recently!

Spending time alone, in silence, with your own thoughts can be a daunting idea to some of us but in this episode I talk about the importance of that, the impact it can lead to in our lives and how it can help us love ourselves more.

On this week's episode I unpack my definition of a phrase I use often - "the best version of yourself"

On today's episode I discuss a weekly habit I've been prioritizing for several months now - I'm not kidding when I say it's literally changed my life! And I believe it can change yours too!

This week I talk about how my experience with horseback riding lessons has been going and some of my personal takeaways so far. I also discuss the importance of learning something new!

On today's episode I discuss minimalism, but more specifically 7 things I've learned in my journey with it so far!

On this week's episode, I've put together 5 suggestions of changes to make / new things to implement so that Monday through Friday is actually enjoyable and no longer feels like something you just have to get through in order to "get to the weekend".  Go to https://www.wakeupyourlifepodcast.com/ to sign up for my weekly emails!

On this week's episode, to celebrate the one year anniversary of The Wake Up Your Life Podcast, I have my very first guest! Go to https://www.wakeupyourlifepodcast.com/ to sign up for my weekly emails!

I can't believe the one year anniversary of the Wake Up Your Life podcast is right around the corner!  This week I decided to do an FAQ episode answering some of the most asked questions about the podcast.

This week I'm checking in to see how your word of the year is going!

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Do you and your spouse ever feel like roommates? Where you're so caught up in the day-to-day busyness and responsibilities that you don't feel like you're truly connecting?  This week's episode is all about how to get the spark back! 

As I reflect back on different goals, projects and dreams I've pursued I'm grateful for my naïve perspective. In today's episode I talk about the blessing this perspective can be sometimes. 

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My intention on this week's episode is to demystify “your calling." For those of you who love and follow Jesus the word "calling" can carry a lot of connotations with it! And maybe a lot of stress and pressure too!  On today's episode I go into what I believe "calling" is - and hopefully help you understand what yours is too!  

Here's my encouragement to you this week: It's okay to be tired. It's okay to rest. The level of productivity in your life doesn't determine your value.

Today I'm talking all about the basics of our health. Sometimes taking care of ourselves seems way more complicated than it needs to be. So today, let's remember the basics and become really good at prioritizing them!

I've been thinking a lot about being present and truly appreciating the season I'm in. And remembering the truth that this exact season of life I'm in won't happen again. Some of the circumstances I'm facing might repeat themselves, but the details will look and feel different next time. This has been both eye-opening and encouraging to me!

Saying no can be hard for some of us - we don't want to disappoint people, we don't want to seem weak or incapable or we don't want to slow down (even if we need to).  On this week's episode I talk about the importance of saying no sometimes. 

Maybe you need a break. Maybe you need a shift in perspective. But maybe you need more.  Maybe it's time to quit. 

This is my reminder to those of you who are married or in a serious relationship - have a check-in convo with your significant other!  What do I mean by that? I mean setting aside time to have a conversation about how you two can better serve one another, how you can pray for one another, how you're feeling in the current season of life and why. 

This week I'm talking about the importance (and benefits) of having something fun that you enjoy doing and prioritizing it each week! We're better versions of ourselves when we make time to refuel, find our energy, and ignite joy within us!