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My name is Valkyrie and I've made it my goal to learn as much as humanely possible while pushing that same message to other people in my community. Contrary to popular belief, most of what you say and think doesn't change the world, but it's about what yo


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    A New Start (The Finale)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 19:49


    This is the final episode of "you're not special" my audio diary series! Thank you so much for listening and sticking with these and there will be more episodes in the future. 2022 is turning a new leaf for a lot of us and if you'd like more content like this, check out my youtube channel "little bird diaries"!

    End of the Year Reflection

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 27:20


    A little introspection while quarantined. Hope you all had a lovely end of the year and looking forward to all 2022 has to offer!Check out the new youtube channel :)) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxHqb3VePs3ABnuPRkgIE9A 

    A Much-Needed Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 22:49


    Today's episode is a bit more emotional but there are a lot of good topics like body neutrality, trusting a plan, and more that I touch on! Hope you enjoy :)

    Obsessed With My Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 21:45


    In this week's episode, we discuss the future of my lifestyle changes and how important it is to just be yourself and form your own path, regardless of what other people tell you.

    Love Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 14:00


    On this week's episode, we have a shorter deep dive on my mental state going into new routines and how much switching between them hurt my chances of love for myself. 

    There is a Simpler Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 17:18


    In today's episode, we tackle my mindset surrounding weight loss and the overcomplication of such a thing while dealing with school and lots of other personal matters. Strap in and enjoy!

    A Perfectionist At Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 29:09


    This episode is very near and dear to my heart for a couple of reasons: today we're going to be talking about seeking help, reflecting, and most importantly, finding a system that works for you. There's a lot of cool nuggets and personal stories in this one that outline how I thought a year ago and what's changed! 

    "I'm Going to Change My Mindset"

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2021 20:20


    On this week's episode, we're discussing the change in thought process that I went through regarding routine and willpower. It gets a bit dark but I try to make it as educational of a moment as possible so strap in and let me know what you think!

    The Little Things Matter (Ep 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 10:35


    On today's episode, we're diving into the little things. Our lives are stressful and we often underestimate the power of the small pleasures in life. Let's take a look into how to truly embrace those aspects!

    Become an Abstract Thought (Ep 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 16:33


    On Episode 2 of this audio-diary series, we take a look at some key habits of mine that went awry and figure out how to analyze the past to optimize the future!

    Where It All Began (Ep 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 23:00


    Welcome to the first episode of my new mini-series! Over the next couple of months, we'll be diving into some audio diaries that I recorded at the beginning of quarantine and analyzing what could have happened, what worked, and what didn't. This is all about self-development and learning from your mistakes and I hope some of what I say can help one of you out there! Just remember, you're not special!

    Social Media with Vandalayn Holmes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 22:12


    Today, we are talking about teen problems and how social media has not only impacted me but my sister Vandalayn. I introduce her as my social media producer and I'm so excited to have her on my team! This is actually the last episode of the first season of my podcast and I'm so happy to announce that we've reached over 300 people in the first four months and I've learned so much about myself and the world around me. I'm going to be taking a break until exams are over but expect a new episode in just a few weeks! Thank you all for such an amazing start and I can't wait to return :)

    Starting Fresh

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 26:30


    April is a time for new beginnings and blossoming into the person you want to become. How has 2021 gone for you so far and what are you willing to take out or change to become the person you have been fighting for these past few months? In this episode, we discuss all that and more like 75 Hard, finding ourselves, and just getting through this next month. 

    The Discipline Cycle and How to Continue Challenging Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 24:07


    This week, we talk a lot about how discipline. One of the single most important skills you can learn in life is how to keep yourself accountable and be self-sufficient, all things that stem from having rock-solid discipline practices. Let's dive into some tips and tricks to kickstart those habits!

    Helpfulness with Kimberly Carson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 31:15


    I'm proud to announce that I have my first guest, the CEO of the Breast Cancer Society, Mrs. Kimberly Carson! We discussed some challenges new CEOs face, making connections, and how helpfulness can truly make a career. You can check her out at bscs.ca!

    Nuggets o' Wisdom (#2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 29:24


    On the second installment of Nuggets o' Wisdom, we discuss productivity and my multitasking obsession along with being thoughtful and loving yourself (as cliche as it sounds, it's super important!) Check back again!

    Thoughtfulness and Mental Models

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 25:38


    Today, we discuss the philosophy of Charlie Munger, one of the world's most prominent billionaire investors and how he says being mindful is the key to his success. We also discuss mental models and how to reframe your thinking to achieve greatness!

    Perspective: The Key to Changing the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 28:56


    It's important to take into account how we view the world and by looking into ourselves, we can start to shift our mindsets! Let's dive deep into why we have the perspectives we do and what the benefits are of altruism to get to our success points.

    Nuggets o' Wisdom (#1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 21:46


    This is a bit of a new series where I ramble about some key takeaways from my week and get a bit more personal! Let me know what you think about the format and the tip at the end!

    Growth and Becoming an Activator

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2021 27:40


    This week, we discuss activation. It's so important to be in the right headspace for growth and being able to embrace failure as a separate entity is something that not a lot of teenagers fully understand until much later in life. I wish someone would have taught me this skill in school!

    How Stress Can Transform Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 27:49


    This week, we discuss antifragility and the power of stress. We all have our own stressors in life that can take over everything we've worked on. I know you feel the same way and honestly, its times like these where we just need a gentle reminder that all of this will be worth it.

    How to Live Up to Your Fullest Potential

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 24:07


    Today, I'm talking about the habit of inferiority and how mediocrity has ruined a huge portion of our lives...UNTIL TODAY. I discuss Maslow's Hierarchy and the importance of an energetic flow state that can help you reach peak performance.

    Failure and Letting Go

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 26:29


    In this week's episode, we cover failure and how to look at it through an optimistic lens. What are you going to do when things don't go your way? We all have failures and losses but it's how we deal with them that really matters. 

    The Best Mindset for Self-Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 30:24


    Today, we'll be talking about stoicism, the single best tool to enhance your cognitive prowess and communication with the world as well as the power of letting go. 

    Tenacity and Habit Building

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2021 24:10


    Today, we're talking about building habits and explore the words of James Clear in discussing how to use our determination to get places in life. I got a little rough around the edges when talking about some of his stuff but there's just so much to cover! 

    Using Optimism to Time Travel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 29:46


    This episode, we discuss the power of optimism and how to use positive thinking to start "time traveling". I also briefly mention the Capitol Building situation that occurred recently and explained how we can use this negative event to shed the light on other more beneficial things in the new year.

    The Power of Authenticity

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2021 33:45


    In the first episode of this podcast, I decided to discuss authenticity and how it can be used to truly enhance your quality of life. I'm super excited to start sharing my thoughts and message with you all and can't wait to begin this wonderful journey!

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