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Does the thought of giving something less than 100% of your effort make you uncomfortable? 

As perfectionists, we’ve trained our brains to only work towards perfection. Your drive for perfection, your desire to get things just right, and the pressure we put on ourselves to meet these super high standards have become part of our mental default. Sometimes even the idea of not being able to do something perfectly, holds us back from starting.

Here’s a secret…there are benefits to aiming for B+ work! Listen to this episode for 3 reasons why B+ work can boost your productivity, mindset, and energy.

Show Highlights

[02:26] - If we want to reach career goals and have time for ourselves, we have to get comfortable with B+ work.

[03:49] - A+ work takes all of your time and energy. 

[04:35] - What is the value of your B+ work?

[05:58] - Reason #1 B+ work is great: You move the needle forward on your goal.

[06:32] - Reason #2: There is way less stress.

[07:01] - Reason #3: My clients see the benefit.

[08:33] - Pay attention when other people make mistakes.

[10:01] - Mistakes and imperfection can bring you closer to your community.

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The Insider’s Guide to Stop Procrastinating

We can all do with a bit of declutter before the busiest time of year. Clutter around the house drives me bonkers. With clutter, it is hard to concentrate and get anything done. 

Digital clutter works the same way, but it’s harder to address the problem because we don’t immediately see it around us. When was the last time you decluttered your phone, your email, or your computer?

Like physical clutter, digital clutter gets worse over time. It builds up. So in this episode, we’ll talk about how digital clutter adds stress and overwhelm without you even noticing. And I’ll share a step by step plan to declutter like a pro.

Show Highlights

[03:26] - I have a lot of digital files to keep track of and they sometimes get cluttered.

[04:56] - Plan time to clean out emails and files. Clutter likes to pile up.

[05:28] - Decluttering reduces stress and boosts productivity.

[06:09] - Your brain needs to prioritize what to pay attention to.

[06:56] - There are digital tools to help you manage your time and digital clutter.

[08:02] - If you have messy files on your computer, your brain sees it as similar clutter to a messy room.

[08:40] - A digital declutter may not seem like a priority, but it sets you up for success.

[09:24] - Self care refreshes your energy and motivation.

[10:12] - Decluttering is self-care!

[11:01] - Tackle the clutter that is stressing you out with a plan.

[11:40] - Reward yourself!

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The Insider’s Guide to Stop Procrastinating

It’s no secret that you’re busy. I know you’re juggling a million things at once. And you’ve got big career and life goals. You’re an ambitious high achiever working so hard to create the life you want for yourself. I see you!

With a career, your dreams, your family, and everything in between… it's getting really hard to stay on top of it all. Maybe you are feeling burnt out, or wondering what happened to your energy at the end of the day!?

But what makes high achievers burn out? Listen to this episode to learn the 3 reasons high achievers burn out, and the best strategy to avoid it.

Show Highlights

[02:30] - Scheduling is a superpower.

[02:59] - I share one recent scheduling dilemma.

[04:02] - I cut personal time out of my schedule to fit in a presentation.

[05:29] - We tend to replace the things that we love with more tasks that stress us out.

[06:00] - Reason #1: We have trouble saying no.

[06:58] - Reason #2: We put ourselves last on our priority list.

[08:33] - Reason #3: We struggle asking for help.

[09:40] - Carve out time everyday to do something just for you.

[10:34] - Start small and the more you practice, the less guilty you’ll feel.

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The Insider’s Guide to Stop Procrastinating

How can I stop worrying about what other people think? It’s a common question and honestly, a really good one.

Worrying about what other people think is human nature. Your brain evolved to care.

In this episode, I’ll take you through a neuroscience-based perspective on why we care so much about what other people think. We’ll explore the fears and doubts that might be holding you back. You’ll also learn three key strategies in taking action without worrying about what other people think.

Show Highlights

[01:44] - I share a negative experience with my very first webinar for my business.

[03:06] - The first reason we worry about what other people think is that our brains evolved to keep us safe.

[03:46] - Our brains also evolved social fears.

[05:01] - The fears that once kept us safe, hold us back in the modern world.

[06:00] - Habits are learned through practice.

[07:11] - Over time, we learn to be less confident.

[09:01] - If you constantly think about your mistakes, self-doubt becomes a habit.

[09:36] - Pump the brakes.

[10:27] - Another strategy to help is called “The Brain Dump”.

[11:38] - Take baby steps.

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The Insider’s Guide to Stop Procrastinating

I’m a recovering perfectionist! But what does it really mean? 

Is it a catch phrase to introduce yourself? Or is it a combination of habits, beliefs, and patterns that shape how we think, act, and see ourselves in the world?

We’re a community of people with big goals and high standards on this show. But what you might not realize is how your inner perfectionist is standing between you and reaching those goals.

In this episode, you’ll learn how your inner perfectionist developed. You’ll also hear about 4 signs that you might be a perfectionist. These signs might surprise you! And most importantly, you’ll learn strategies on how to use your inner perfectionist to your advantage and level up your productivity.

Show Highlights

[02:31] - A lot of our fears, doubts, and worries are rooted in perfectionism.

[04:40] - Listen to why I had to staple my pants!

[05:14] - Your inner perfectionist developed because your brain doesn’t like making mistakes.

[05:50] - Your inner perfectionist tries to convince you to work more.

[06:46] - Here are 4 signs that you might be a perfectionist. Sign #1 - You procrastinate.

[07:33] - Sign #2 - You hold yourself back on your biggest goals.

[08:29] - Sign #3 - You take on more than you can do.

[09:29] - Sign #4 - You lay awake at night focusing on the things you didn’t get done.

[10:37] - Make it a habit to focus on your wins.

[11:15] - Create a mantra that challenges your inner critic.

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The Insider’s Guide to Stop Procrastinating

Ever ask yourself, “How do I keep going even when things are going wrong?” I’ve been there, too. We take a step forward and then something sets us back. 

You could just be having one of those weeks. You could just be feeling unlucky. Or you could be reacting to this setback in your productivity journey with a fixed mindset.

Our brains love momentum and hate setbacks. But we experience both. What we focus on when we have a setback makes the biggest difference. In this episode, you’ll learn the key differences between a fixed and growth mindset. You’ll learn that starting over doesn’t really mean starting from scratch. And the best part is learning a game changing strategy that helps you get focused on your successes and not your failures.

Show Highlights

[02:49] - Listen to this story that shows how momentum works.

[03:36] - Momentum for your brain works the same way.

[04:01] - Starting something new is hard for our brains.

[05:38] - A setback feels like we’ve lost momentum because we focus on failure.

[06:54] - After a setback, your good habits are still there. You just have to get back on track.

[08:05] - What is the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset?

[08:41] - Start a Done List to focus on your successes

[09:42] - By starting with your successes, you will start your week with momentum.

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It’s time for some real talk about your to-do list.

I love lists! They’re a great tool to keep us organized. They give us structure and remind us of all the things we need to do to reach our goals. 

But they grow and grow until they’re out of control. When you have a mile-long to-do list, you feel chained to it, stressed, overwhelmed, and exhausted. So even though a to-do list is a great tool, if we don’t use it correctly, we set ourselves up for failure.

So this episode is all about how to break free from this never ending cycle of to-do lists. You’ll learn the ins and outs of using them in a way that helps instead of hurts you. And it’s simple! It all starts with a To-Do List Detox.

Show Highlights

[02:02] - Writing down everything you need to do is a great strategy but lists get long.

[02:37] - To-do lists are filled with a lot of different things.

[03:39] - To-do lists have no limit, but your time and energy do.

[04:35] - The inner perfectionist tells us we should feel uncomfortable if we’re not busy.

[05:03] - Setting impossible standards sets us up for failure.

[06:10] - When we can’t do it all, we beat ourselves up and lose motivation.

[06:45] - Do a to-do list detox!

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The Insider’s Guide to Stop Procrastinating

If you are a perfectionist like me, you probably have a productivity hack (or two) up your sleeve. We’re super busy with massive to-do lists and huge goals.

But there are days where we feel busy, constantly playing catch up, and exhausted at the end. And then there are days where we feel productive and we’re actually getting stuff done. We definitely want more productive days!

In this episode, you’ll learn the difference between busy days and productive days. I’ll also be sharing one of my productivity superpowers, batching, to get you started on saving time and energy.

Show Highlights

[01:56] - Give a productivity audit a try.

[03:05] - Not only was I getting distracted, I was trying to multitask on my busy days.

[03:37] - On productive days, I worked on one task at a time.

[04:23] - Look at what you’re doing on your busy days. You’re likely multitasking.

[05:10] - Switching between tasks takes a lot of energy.

[05:47] - Batching works by grouping similar activities together and blocking time.

[06:58] - Batching works for everything!

[07:42] - Listen to how to get started batching.

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The Insider’s Guide to Stop Procrastinating

Do you know how you’re actually spending your time? It’s a tough question. Maybe you’re using planners, schedulers, apps, or even sticky notes. But no matter how you choose to schedule your time, you’re stuck feeling like you never have enough!

An even tougher question - do you know where your time goes? But let’s change it around and ask the real million dollar question: How are you spending your energy?

Believe it or not, energy is more important than time when it comes to productivity. 

Listen on to find out the 4 time and energy vampires that are sucking up your energy and one strategy everyone wishes they knew sooner to level up your productivity.

Show Highlights

[02:29] - We run out of energy before we run out of time.

[03:09] - We think we need more time, but when we have more, we fill it up.

[04:06] - Our brains work hard, but they have their limits.

[05:06] - A lot of the things we do to make us feel productive are actually time and energy vampires.

[05:22] - One of them is scrolling through social media.

[05:55] - Busy work is another one.

[06:43] - External and internal distractions can be a problem.

[07:25] - Sometimes we skip breaks to get more done, but our brains have limits.

[08:14] - Take a look at your schedule and find the tasks that are draining.

[09:32] - Be sure to get on the waitlist for the upcoming retreat.

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The Insider’s Guide to Stop Procrastinating

I love lists! Sometimes that monster to-do list gets out of control. But it’s a great way to organize information. My love of lists got me thinking about making a list for you - a list of ways to recharge your brain.

So here it is!

Whenever my energy and motivation starts to dip, one of these 10 things help me recharge. 

Try one of them out this week! It will be a game changer for your happiness and your productivity.

Show Highlights

[01:54] - Drink a glass of water.

[02:13] - Get up and go for a short walk.

[02:41] - Stare out your window for 30 seconds.

[03:08] - Move on to something else.

[04:01] - Scroll social media for a few minutes.

[05:00] - Have something to eat.

[05:18] - Take a nap.

[05:50] - Text someone just to say hi.

[06:18] - Spend a few minutes with your pets.

[06:38] - Call it a day.

[07:36] - Pick one of these strategies this week and give it a try.

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