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When you can't seem to calm yourself down at the end of the day, sleep feels impossible. But what if you had steps to take that led you gently to a state where your body and mind were ready for rest?

Between the anxious thoughts and constant pings on our phone, bedtime for us isn't the magical time we've created for our kids. And when you can't relax at night, you only feel more exhausted the next day.

Your wind-down routine doesn't have to be done in complete solitude (or even all at once). You can lighten the approach and create a more relaxing evening while still getting the essential things done.

In this episode, you'll learn 8 ideas for a wind-down routine that enhances and improves your sleep night after night.

Show highlights include:

• How to cue a calmer evening with the signature of a permission slip. (4:47)
• How to create a Home Sunset for longer (and earlier) sleep. (8:28)
• Why cutting out the background noise clears your head immediately. (9:44)
• The Fuzzy Sock approach to feeling more relaxed and worry-free. (12:07)
• Why having a nighttime routine of scent and temperature enhances your natural sleep. (13:04)
• Why trading in the late night true crime shows for a light read leads to more intentional rest. (14:36)
• Why keeping a night journal clears brain fog and releases any day tension. (16:49)
• The quick meditative scan for calming down the body (when sleep seems like an impossible task) (18:37)

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Whether it's a broken New Year's resolution or blunder at work, we're all really good at keeping track of what goes wrong. It's easier to ruminate about our bad days than build the momentum to have better ones.

But focusing on what went wrong brings you down. You forget that tomorrow is a new day (while today is already done).

There will always be setbacks and things out of your control. But if you want to build momentum and make positive progress, then focusing on your wins is key.

In this episode, you'll learn a proven method to help you make progress toward your goals.

Show highlights include:

• How to become a powerhouse of productivity using the Harvard Progress Principle. (4:30)
• The 'Wins Tracker' template for maintaining the momentum to reach your goals. (6:52)
• How to avoid ruminating over bad days with advice from the laundry room. (9:52)
• How to make progress on unproductive days using the Catalyst/Nourisher approach. (12:58)
• Why keeping your mind on forward momentum starts with breaking the 'Setback' addiction. (16:22)

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You may think that weekends and holidays are the time to get caught up. You finish the work week only to overstuff your time off with even more things to do. And you're always trying to catch up.

But is being caught up really possible? Or is chasing that myth only leaving you drained and disappointed? Time off should be for true rest and rejuvenation (and not tackling another to-do list).

In this episode, you'll hear my top four ways to keep work in its proper place (while enjoying time off to do what you'd like).

Show highlights include:

• Why leaving more tasks undone may be good for you. (2:30)
• Debunking the myth of getting caught up and doing what feeds your soul instead. (5:27)
• How to keep your holidays sacred even when there is a backlog of work. (10:15)
• Why pride keeps you from prioritizing and progressing in life. (12:43)
• How to work through big projects and reclaim true rest (even when you don't think you have the time). (13:50)

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Over the last year, many of us have learned powerful lessons. And while sometimes the experiences that teach those lessons can drain us, there's no better way to start off a new year than with a powerful mindset, rooted in hard-earned wisdom.

2022 is about embracing the lessons we've learned last year and walking with confidence into whatever this year has in store.

In this episode, you'll hear my top five lessons from 2021 - I hope they'll help you have your most peaceful and prosperous year yet.

Show highlights include:

• How to work through the most difficult stages of your life with this Buddhist principle. (3:28)
• How to trust yourself when a plan fails and remain calm in the storm. (7:04)
• The detective work for treating the source of your pain (rather than the symptoms). (12:09)
• How having a guide brings more blessings into your life. (15:10)
• The foundational practices to protect peace (when nothing else works). (17:53)

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In last week's episode, we took a whirlwind tour of the Enneagram and its nine types. You may have even found out where you fit into the Enneagram model (and what drives your behavior).

But the gateway to deeper connection is in communicating with all types of the Enneagram. And you can break them up into three centers of communication - head, heart, and body.

When you can listen and learn from anyone, patterns emerge. You understand how people thrive, connect, and work best. When you pay attention to what makes people feel most alive, deeper connection is possible.

In this episode, you'll discover the Enneagram way of connecting with others on a deeper level.

Show highlights include:

• How to communicate and connect with your full self using the Narrative Enneagram. (3:44)
• Why the Center's Approach enhances teamwork and produces your best work. (12:11)
• How to stop centering emotions around others and feel more connected with yourself. (19:45)
• How to feel more supported (and less overwhelmed by feelings). (23:30)
• Using Enneagram language to connect with others (while respecting boundaries). (31:48)

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The Enneagram is a model of the human psyche. It reveals what we do to feel loved and what motivates our behavior. The Enneagram uses numbers, instead of language, to explain attitude and behavior.

Even though there are nine distinct personality types, one dominates each of our lives. It is our unconscious orientation that drives our behavior.

While you may not resonate with every feature of your type, when you understand it, it reveals how to become the best version of yourself. You learn where you fit and become closer to who you are.

In this episode, you'll get a quick glimpse at the nine complex personalities (and I'll share how you can figure out which one matches yours).

Show highlights include:

• How to become the best version of yourself with an ancient personality test. (3:26)
• How to tell if you have a 'Type 1' work ethic (with too much control and criticism). (8:03)

• The red flags that you've lost time for self care and turned into a 24/7 Helper. (10:51)
• Why you've never pumped the brakes and found praise in your accomplishments. (12:34)
• The Artist archetype for following your creative impulses and always leading by emotion. (15:03)
• Why curiosity and being hyper-observant has made you a Natural Investigator. (16:26)
• Why you're afraid of making the wrong choice and always relying on others for support. (18:11)
• What your enthusiastic, energetic, and adventurous spirit reveals about commitment and routine. (19:57)
• How to tell if you have Challengers confidence (and the morals to follow). (21:39)
• Why Peacemaking abilities can leave you feeling unappreciated and overlooked. (23:33)
• The book for digging deeper into your personality type and what motivates behavior. (25:49)

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The promise of a road trip is always exciting. You gather your favorite snacks and queue up a playlist, ready for adventure.

But what you've envisioned and what actually unfolds can be two entirely different stories.

And when you're on the road of life, it's the same. So many variations are possible. But when you know the stretch of road you're on, you can adjust your "driving" accordingly and feel a whole lot better in the process.

In this episode, you'll learn how to navigate four distinctive stretches of road you'll probably encounter at some point.

Show highlights include:

• How to prepare for the worst and work in any condition through the story of the April Snow Storm. (1:43)
• How to savor the "smooth sailing" moments in life.
• How to tell when the uphill climb is worth your energy and effort. (6:26)
• What to do when life's journey throws you into a blind curve. (9:33)
• The empowered U-turns for making life better (when we don't want to be where we are). (11:14)
• What a road pattern reveals about the challenges and problems you face in life. (13:03)

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When December arrives, you might feel like it's time to slip into your holiday role. You cook, host parties, wrap gifts, and plan everything start to finish. The days feel rushed and without holiday spirit.

It's easy to get trapped in making sure everyone else has a good time. You always want to give, but are unable to receive. Why?

When you don't take time for yourself, the holidays become bland. You miss out on experiences with people you care about and get lost in the agenda. You plan the fun without ever experiencing it.

In this episode, you'll discover how to take your 'Self Off The Shelf' and feel the holiday magic more this year.

Show highlights include:

• How to stop playing 'Self On The Shelf' and celebrate the seasonal magic this year. (4:12)
• How to enjoy holiday baking with the Whole Cookie hack (instead of working hard for everyone else). (8:10)
• Why you don't need to throw a perfect party for people to have the best time. (9:54)
• The two ways you can experience the most holiday magic (and avoid watching from the sidelines). (13:50)

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It might be surprising to learn that each of us has four distinct "characters" living in our brain. Each one experiences life through a particular lens and brings a unique perspective to situations we encounter.

In this episode, Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor (yes the same one who delivered the now famous TED talk, My Stroke of Insight) helps us learn how to call all four characters into service so we can more fully experience each moment.

Learning to work with your whole brain helps ensure you can get things done, experience deep emotions, live in the present moment AND feel deeply connected to others.

In this episode, you'll discover what Dr. Jill has learned and you'll get to experience her contagious energy first hand!

Show highlights include:

• The notion of the 4 You's (and how they miss or match your decision-making today). (9:40)
• How to avoid being completely reckless or a total worry wart with your brain structure. (21:20)
• How to navigate through each moment and make wiser choices with the Brain Huddle. (25:04)
• The Push-and-Pause tactic for making the most effective choices in life. (32:10)
• How to avoid a never-ending work spiral and feel whole in your achievements. (36:07)
• Using the four characters in your family to strengthen relationships today.. (40:25)

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Navigating the holidays can be a challenge. And while you may be able to avoid those "certain people" throughout the year, the holidays don't always give you that opportunity.

However, when you learn the skill of coping ahead, you can feel confident about your plan to handle holiday emotions so you feel less overwhelmed and more in control.

In this episode, you'll learn six strategies for coping ahead during the holidays.

Show highlights include:

• How to pick your 'Holiday Ally' and get the support you need for festivities this season. (8:16)
• Finding balance between procrastinating and over-planning (while still being in control). (9:17)
• How to avoid feeling stuck and suffocated at your next holiday party. (11:10)
• How to avoid touchy topics and shift the conversation with the Back Pocket hack. (13:00)
• The Grounding Strategy for staying in tune with yourself at busy gatherings. (13:54)
• How to take away your family party anxiety with the Journalist approach. (15:02)

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