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Have you ever caught yourself in a cycle of procrastination? You keep putting things off until you’re stressed and worried trying to figure out how to get everything done? 

Why does your brain do this? 

It’s because your brain likes to procrastinate. Rather than taking action towards any new or different goals, your brain likes to keep you safe and comfortable in the known. Plus, when you fall into the cycle of productive procrastination, your brain is able to check things off a list, no matter if that list is actually moving you forward. 

Listen in to hear 3 steps to stop the cycle of productive procrastination, and then let me know what big, scary project you are going to mark off your list this week!

Show Highlights

[01:35] Procrastination feels good but it adds undue stress to your life.   

[03:38] Sometimes procrastination is rewarded. 

[05:31] Reason number two your brain procrastinates is because it feels good. 

[07:20] Productive procrastination only helps reinforce your brain’s need to feel good. 

[08:14] Three steps to get your brain out of the habit of productive procrastination. 

[10:27] Hear the process in action. 

[11:44] A quick recap of what we’ve learned in this episode. 

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Episode 37: How to Stop Procrastinating 

Most people make new year's resolutions or at least goals for 2022. We start the year motivated and committed, ready to make massive changes in our lives. Then by February it all goes down the drain and we’re back to the status quo. 

Why? 

Because our brains are designed to keep us safe. Safe for your brain means staying in your comfort zone. Change takes energy and our brains are designed to conserve energy where possible. 

Instead of creating massive goals that are vague and without a timeframe, set S.M.A.R.T. goals instead and see how much better you fare with your resolutions. 

Listen in to hear all of my tips and advice for sticking to your resolutions this year!

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[01:29] Whether you love them or hate them, most of us set goals for the year. 

[02:41] Remember, your brain is designed to keep you safe and in your comfort zone.

[04:54] Goals and resolutions are so hard to stick with because of how we write them. 

[06:06] Have you heard of S.M.A.R.T. goals? 

[06:27] The “S” stands for specific. 

[07:04] “M” stands for measurable. 

[07:40] The “A” stands for achievable or attainable. 

[08:44] “R” stands for relevant. 

[09:40] The “T” stands for timely, so set a time limit. 

[10:17] Take the resolution you set and break it down into super small steps. 

[12:10] A quick review of all the information and tips in this episode. 

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When was the last time you sat and did nothing? I don’t mean scrolling on social media or mindlessly watching Netflix. When was the last time you sat and focused on nothing at all for any amount of time? 

If you’re listening to this podcast, I’m going to guess it’s been a while. 

These days we live in a world where our self-worth is directly tied to our work. Which means that we tend to keep going, going, going without ever stopping for a true brain break. 

But our brains are not designed to be “on” all the time. In fact, when you give your brain time to simply stop and rest, you’ll find that you are more productive than ever before. 

How do you get comfortable doing nothing? Easy. You practice. And in this episode I’ll show you how to get started. 

Show Highlights

[01:44] When was the last time you sat and did nothing? 

[02:39] Busy is not only normal, it’s valued. 

[04:44] Is your sense of self-worth tied to your work? 

[06:00] Our brains need breaks and time to rest and it’s time to practice. 

[07:20] The first step to retraining your brain to rest is to start small. 

[09:03] Grab the free productivity checklist!

[09:30] A quick recap on how to get comfortable doing nothing. 

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80: Clear Your Negative Thoughts With This Mental Training Exercise

We live in a world with a zero-sum mentality. There are only winners and losers and nothing in between. Could this be the reason so many of us succumb to perfectionism? Listen as Dr. Adia Gooden and I chat about cultivating your unconditional self-worth and silencing your inner critic while battling back perfectionistic tendencies. 

Dr. Adia is a licensed clinical psychologist who has struggled with cultivating her own self-worth. She was super type A, never thought anything she did was good enough, and didn’t make space to take care of herself mentally or physically. 

Once she realized the cause of her actions, she decided to embrace unconditional self-worth and her life is now better than ever. She’s finally started embracing her strengths and taking care of herself, which has led to peace and fulfillment in her life and work. 

We are all so hard on ourselves and that stems from society, our upbringing, and our own inner need to appease others. Stop the cycle today!

Dr. Adia shares her thoughts on what unconditional self-worth is, why it’s lacking in society as a whole, and how it plays into our need for perfection. We examine this topic from multiple angles and provide actionable advice for silencing your own inner critic.

Show Highlights

[01:40] Welcome Dr. Adia Gooden to talk all about Cultivating Unconditional Self-Worth.

[02:48] Dr. Adia shares more about her personal and professional journey. 

[05:06] What is unconditional self-worth and how does it differ from self-esteem? 

[07:32] When do we notice that our self-worth is lacking? 

[09:39] Why not achieving a goal helped highlight my own lack of self-worth. 

[12:18] Her thoughts on value being based on perfectionism. 

[14:51] Ask yourself, “What is my intention?” when you feel yourself sliding into perfectionism. 

[17:57] How Dr. Adia uses amplification to break the cycle of perfectionism. 

[19:35] Why are we so hard on ourselves? 

[22:55] We live in a world where there is no such thing as a tie. 

[25:02] Where should we start when trying to shift our mindset? 

[29:31] What book would she recommend that I read? 

[31:13] Connect with Dr. Adia. 

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I don’t know about you, but one of my biggest dreams is to one day have a library in my house. I read all kinds of books because I love getting lost in a great story. Today I’m sharing my top 3 books to tame that inner perfectionist. 

As a recovering perfectionist myself, perfectionism has served me well in many ways. It helped me make it through university and my grad degree. It helped me get my dream job right out of college. It also helped me start my own business. 

But sometimes my inner perfectionist holds me back. I’ve spent the last few years learning to overcome my perfectionism and these three books have helped me build tools and strategies that work. 

Listen as I share my thoughts on Rejection Proof by Jia Jiang, Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo, and Becoming by Michelle Obama. The three books I recommend most for overcoming perfectionism and finding balance in work and life.

Show Highlights

[01:55] Welcome to the Bold Life Community for recovering perfectionists.

[03:22] How I built my business to leave my hospital job. 

[04:49] The struggles you face when starting a business. 

[05:43] My first book to read when overcoming perfectionism is, Rejection Proof by Jia Jiang. 

[07:34] Book number two is Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo.

[09:53] Last but not least is Becoming by Michelle Obama. 

[13:12] These books have fantastic tips and strategies to help you beat back perfectionism. 

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Ever joined a challenge and/or bootcamp, because you were fired up to make a change in your life? I see you raising your hand! Were you successful in making that change? If your answer is no, listen in as Monica Reinagel and I talk about the psychology behind why challenges and bootcamps work, and don’t. 

Monica is a licensed nutritionist, speaker, author, and podcast host who’s helping people all over the world build healthy eating habits and change their food mindset.

So what is it about challenges and bootcamps that get us excited to change but then leave us feeling like we wasted our time? Monica explains how challenges can boost our short term motivation, but why it’s easy to slip back into those old habits once the challenge ends. And she shares how to keep your momentum after you finish a challenge to create long term change.

Ready to approach your next challenge in a way that creates true and lasting change in your life? Listen as Monica shares all her tips and tricks. Next, head over to her podcast, the Change Academy, and keep the conversation going.

Show Highlights

[02:29] Learn more about Monica and why she started working in nutrition and fitness.

[05:21] What are some of the problems when it comes to challenges and bootcamps? 

[11:14] Monica shares a concrete example of identity and behavior change. 

[15:22] What happens when you reach your “life” goal at an early age? 

[18:13] Another aspect of challenges that are actually part of their dark side. 

[23:05] Questions you should ask yourself as you go through a challenge or bootcamp. 

[26:36] A quick summation of how to approach challenges for success. 

[27:39] What book would Monica recommend to me if we were best friends? 

[28:55] Connect with Monica.

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Why Fish Don’t Exist by Lulu Miller

We are bold and driven and sometimes we simply need to let go. Kierra Asnauskas is The Productivity Boss and she’s sharing the perfectionist’s guide to delegating. Listen as we chat about her definition of productivity, why we need to spend more time on the scary tasks, and ways to better manage all the buckets in our lives. 

Kierra’s life has been a series of events all leading her to where she is today. From floating aimlessly after college unsure of her next steps or her future, to now teaching entrepreneurs how to take control of their lives, she’s just kept moving forward. 

She loves helping people to take control of their lives by letting go of the things that don’t move the needle. Whether that’s delegating tasks at work or home or finding ways to better manage your needs, she’s got you. 

Making waves in the business world does not require that you sacrifice your self-care or your passion. You can have it all. You just have to properly manage your work, family, and life! Listen in to learn all of Kierra’s amazing tips and advice. 

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[03:12] Kierra shares her story and what got her to this point. 

[07:46] How she’s impacting the world now. 

[08:55] What it means to give yourself Permission to Pivot. 

[12:21] Don’t worry about being in a constant state of experimentation. 

[15:16] Your “why” needs to be strong enough to weather the struggles of the “how.”

[16:48] How Kierra views productivity as a perfectionist.  

[21:41] The 20% that moves the needle is usually made up of the scariest tasks. 

[25:30] Learn the 3 systems Kierra believes everyone needs in their lives. 

[26:23] Check out the quiz to find out your delegation avatar. 

[30:50] What book would Kierra recommend to me if I were her bestie? 

[32:54] Connect with Kierra. 

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Life happens. No matter how beautifully planned out a project is or how prepared you are for the day, things happen that throw your schedule out of whack. Which is why I’m sharing my 3 steps to make time for urgent or unexpected tasks. 

Recently I was preparing for the launch of my new course and I thought I had everything set up and ready to go before I went on vacation. We had a wonderful weekend, but when I came home I noticed a typo in one of the images for my Facebook ads. 

Getting it fixed wasn’t hard, but it was time consuming. Suddenly I had to spend two hours at the end of my weekend fixing this mistake. 

Because of my 3 scheduling steps however, I was able to make time in my schedule (rather than staying up all night to squeeze it in). Listen in and learn why you need to be clear on your priorities, make time for your urgent tasks, and plan for them in advance. 

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[02:30] How I plan out courses and big projects. 

[04:13] When life threw me a curve ball and how I adjusted my schedule. 

[05:19] Urgent tasks drain your mental resources. 

[06:11] 3 keys to setting up your days to build in time. Step 1: be clear on your priorities. 

[07:00] Step 2: You need to make time for your urgent tasks, not find time. 

[08:37] Step 3: Plan in advance for urgent or unexpected tasks.

[10:03] A quick recap of the three keys for dealing with urgent or unexpected tasks. 

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Episode 3: Building Confidence When You Feel Like Hiding Under Your Bed

Today we’re joined by leadership coach Cheryl Dawson, to talk about how you can be both happy and successful without having to sacrifice one for the other. Cheryl is a former corporate executive turned leadership coach, who works with overwhelmed women who have landed their dream leadership position. Her 20 plus years of leadership experience allows her to give advice about balancing work and life.

Cheryl shares why learning to delegate is key if you want to lead at work. Why delegating at home can train you to be a better leader at work. And how to get comfortable letting go of the small stuff so you can focus on the long game . Listen to discover some tips that will help you make this change to a better work/life balance.

Show Highlights

[02:30] Cheryl shares her background and how she got started working in this area.

[04:00] It’s important to Cheryl that we have women in leadership positions.

[07:02] Most leadership values & skills lean towards masculinity & learning to change it.

[09:20] Is being a successful leader but still being miserable, worth it?

[11:00] Cheryl talks about finding a home, work/life balance.

[13:24] Understand that tasks need to be prioritized & that it’s okay if you don’t get everything completed.

[15:40] What advice would you give if it were someone close to you who needed help?

[16:52] Recommendations for starting to delegate at home.

[19:35] Realizing that grown adults can do tasks without keeping track of them.

[21:55] Cheryl talks about how she made the move from corporate to her own business.

[25:18] Cheryl recommends three non-fiction books to Nicole.

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Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead by Tara Mohr

I Know How She Does It: How Successful Women Make the Most of Their Time by Laura Vanderkam
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Today we’re joined by the founder of Eco-Friendly Events, Romina Kwong to hear how she built her green empire, and small strategies you can use today to develop an eco-friendly business. Romina is an advocate for environmental and social justice and empowers others to act through education. She brings her process to companies struggling to implement green initiatives with her holistic and sustainable approach to sustainability.

With a degree in environmental studies, Romina wanted to do more than research. She wanted to create an impact. After attending a wedding where she saw how much waste is produced during events, she found her passion. She shares how she started working with events on small changes that can make a big impact on our environment. 

Listen to discover how Romina integrates the circular economy into her eco-friendly event planning, why it’s essential to start with little steps that are easy for you and your business, and how you can make small changes in your habits that can save our planet while also saving you some money.

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[02:50] How Romina became interested in working in the eco-friendly vertical.

[04:12] It’s essential for Romina to know what’s important to her clients.

[05:30] Where to start when you want to be a more eco-friendly business.

[09:25] Using a circular economy to keep products in use.

[12:11] How Romina made the change in her career.

[14:05] Romina shares how she managed the change with the pandemic.

[15:50] Advice on how you can make changes with policies within your company.

[17:17] The types of education courses Romina offers to corporations.

[20:04] Romina shares her thoughts on changes done at the government level.

[22:20] Using a single-use product by banning single-use plastic and its life cycle.

[24:00] Options on how you can ask about using alternatives to be eco-friendly.

[25:25] Romina recommends a non-fiction book to Nicole.

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