Do Life Big

If you have flatlined or gone backward in your income for at least three months, even though you've been showing up and working on your business every day, then you might be the discouraged entrepreneur with big dreams, and I've got a powerful episode for you today!

In today's episode, I talk about a concept called the "Groundhog Cycle." It's like the movie "Groundhog Day," which is about this guy who wakes up on (yep.. you guessed it.. Groundhog Day!) every morning. The same day keeps repeating itself over and over again, and the only way for him to break out of this loop is to learn the lesson he has to learn! 

I was in the Groundhog Cycle for two-and-half-years!

I wake up...
I show up...
I do the same thing every single day...

Hoping that there will be a different outcome, yet it's always the same result, and my income is not growing!

Stuck in a rut; but also feeling completely frustrated and flustered about it because I knew I had so much more to give and so much untapped potential still there!

And the thing is, during that time, I thought I just wasn't working hard enough, or doing enough personal growth. I read more books, invested in more trainings, and worked later into the night and earlier into the morning, all while having nothing to show for it! 

Eventually, what I realized was that the root of my problem keeping me in stuck as a discouraged entrepreneur with big dreams were actually my hidden INNER THOUGHTS and my SELF-LIMITING BELIEFS. Because they were so hidden, I never even knew they were there. 

And since then, I've learned that working on our thoughts and beliefs is the only way to remove those blocks that are keeping us from having the success that we want in our business! 

I've also got an exciting announcement this week! Coming up on April 24th, 2023 at 9PM EST, I am hosting Power Up LIVE, a virtual event I am cohosting along with two other amazing women. There will be networking opportunities, the chance to win prizes, and much more! 

The details are going to be published very soon, but to get notified, make sure to grab my FREE workbook, Think This, Not  That at kathireuter.com/thinkthisnotthat, and you will be on my list to be notified when registration opens shortly! 

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If you are struggling with finding that balance between work and life, then one or more of the following things may be true for you: 

Well, if any of those ring a bell, then today's Do Life Big Podcast is a MUST-LISTEN for you! 

I explore the surprising truth about work/life balance and why it's essential to prioritize your personal life! (and you might be surprised to learn that you can actually grow FASTER in your business when you focus on your personal life!) 

At the end of the day, our job titles or accomplishments don't define us - what people remember is the impact we had on their lives and how we made them feel!

And finding a balance between personal and work life can be challenging, but it's possible with patience and dedication.

❌ You weren't born to pay bills and die!

You were born to live amazingly, thrive, and have meaningful relationships. Work hard at finding that balance, so you can live the life you want and make incredible memories with the people you love!!!

Don't forget that life is not just about making a living; it's about making a life!

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Last week, I had an amazing one-on-one coaching session with one of my students from my program, The Mindset Accelerator. She loves her business and believes it can help others, BUT she is nervous about talking 1:1 with people about it, fearing negative feedback or judgment. And I say, it's completely normal!! 

🎙In this week's podcast, I talk about the times I felt so nervous, yet I still took action and how it led me to growth, new friendships, and positive messages from people who were impacted by my works.

The things that make us nervous or intimidated are the ones that will grow us the most. The key difference between successful people and those who are not is that successful people have learned to understand that these nerves are part of the journey and have trained themselves to run towards that fear and take action anyway. 

Remember, by facing your fears and taking action, you open up opportunities for growth, new experiences, and positive outcomes! 

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One of the most impactful quotes I ever heard when I started my entrepreneurial journey was "Success Leaves Clues". 

It's why I LOVE seeing, learning, and reading about other people's success; because there are always things to learn from them that you can then apply in your own life! 

When I started my first business nearly 9 years ago, I looked to others who were doing what I wanted to do, and I did the same things. I always took the lessons my mentors had for me and just applied them with the faith that it was going to work out. I  carried an attitude of "If they can do it, then so can I!"

In today's Do Life Big Podcast, I share "behind the scenes" about some of the most successful entrepreneurs that I've personally met over the past few years, and the top 3 things that I've noticed that they have in common! These entrepreneurs span all kinds of businesses, from real estate, to attorneys, to manufacturing, to construction, to online businesses. 

Most of these people are friends of mine now - and it's so interesting to see that they carry some of these common threads! 

First - they carry super passion and excitement what they do. They love talking about it, they love thinking of ways to improve their businesses and make their customers happy. More importantly, they LOVE what they do! Now that doesn't mean they are ALWAYS excited to work (your business isn't here to entertain you!) but, they show up excited to do what they do. 

Secondly, they want to solve problems or create real change in the world. They want to make things better! They found a hole in the marketplace and worked to figure out how to improve that thing. This is also why I created the Mindset Accelerator, (not currently open, but click the link and join the waitlist!)  my program that helps entrepreneurs who have been plateaued for at least 3 months finally break from that and grow their income to six-figures and beyond by addressing their hidden limiting beliefs that are holding them back. 

Thirdly, they are very good at delegating. If you want to go far, you have to have a team. They know their business, they know what their zone of expertise is, and they can outsource the rest. This frees them up to focus on the most important tasks in their business that they really need to do. 

Of course, they all also have their mindset on lock - remember, if you don't think you can accomplish something, you won't! 

Take a listen, by clicking the link below, and make sure to write me at [email protected] after to let me know what you thought or if you can relate! 

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One of the most common stories I hear from people I coach is that they have this BIG goal for their life, and they have then attached happiness and joy to the achievement. 

They will say things to me like, 

"I'll be happy when I reach six-figures in my business" 
"I'll be happy when I can quit my 9 to 5 job"
"When I have a large following on social media, then I'll be satisfied"

And the thing is that to really achieve success you need to find happiness, joy, and fulfillment along the way to those goals. It's not an end result. 

So, in today's Do Life Big Podcast, I talk first about why we keep chasing happiness. If you haven't heard of the Hedonic Treadmill, it's a basic idea that happiness after a change (negative or positive) ends up going back to your own baseline. 

Did you know: both lottery winners AND paraplegics returned to their baseline level of happiness in just a year after those events? That was mind blowing to me! 

I also give you some great tips and actionable strategies to avoid this hedonic treadmill, including how to stay present in the moment, align your goals with your values, and build a growth mindset. 

Remember, the joy really is in the journey. I know in my own life, I've often had the most fun when I'm learning and growing on the way to the goals that we set. Sometimes, actually achieving the goal itself ends up being kind of anti-climactic! 

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When life gets overwhelming, or you are feeling like all the weight of the world is on your shoulders, then you already know how important it is to manage those emotions and your mental health. 

If you don't manage your mental health during high-stress and high-pressure times, then it can quickly cascade and affect every aspect of your life - your health, your relationships, and even your inner peace. 

Today's Do Life Big Podcast is all about some QUICK and actionable tips you can implement to flip around and improve your mental health! 

If you implement these tips into your life when you start feeling that pressure, you will be much more able to take these situations in stride and not let it knock you down! 

First - know that sometimes things that bother you are long-term and some are short-term. For example, you may be stressed about something someone said at work, but then a few hours later you have totally forgotten it. A good benchmark is to give yourself 24  to 48 hours to see if that situation is STILL bothering you; and if it is, you should speak up about it instead of pushing it down. 

Second, practice expressing your emotions and sharing your feelings with those around you. Especially for you people pleasers (like me!), having a tendancy to not say anything because you don't want to ruffle feathers can lead to a build-up of emotions that end up bursting out at some unexpected time. 

Thirdly; ask for help! so many of us are afraid to ask for help when we really need it, but there are so many friends and family that want to help. Don't be afraid to get help when you really need it. You don't need to carry every single thing with you! 

Fourth - treat yourself like someone you are responsible for taking care of! One thing I talk about inside my programs often is how we tend to treat ourselves worse than we would ever treat someone else. That includes self-talk and the expectations we place on ourselves. For the mental health side of this, this is all about treating yourself kindly! 

Finally, get some silence in your life! It can just be a few minutes. But our world is so fast-paced and we are always going, going, going (especially if you are a mom and / or business owner!) that it's important to decompress sometimes with some quiet. 

Listen now for more details and examples on how to apply this to your life to help you manage your mental health more effectively! 

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Imagine wanting to create a change in your life, and just making it happen with a snap of your fingers? 🤞

Well..... sorry to break it to you but unfortunately, it doesn't work like that!

This week's Do Life Big Podcast is all about understanding the emotional stages you HAVE to go through to create change! 

And if you understand those stages, you will be WAY more likely to actually go through them to completion (and as a result, actually creating the change you want!) 

Here's the thing - if you want a different RESULT in your life, then you have to do something different!

If you keep doing what you have always been doing, you will keep getting the same results. 

Your life will not automatically change by just "waiting it out", and ... no one is coming to save you. Change in your life starts (and ends) with YOU! 

In today's episode, I cover in depth the 5 different emotional stages we ALL  go through when creating change, and give you tips for understanding and moving through them!

All of these stages have learnings and pitfalls, so listen in to today's episode so I can walk you through it all!

Also, wanted to send a BIG THANKS to Jeanne for her review on iTunes. She says: 

Fantastic messages! I have followed Kathi for awhile, even before her podcast and have always found her to be an inspiration. I even once told her she should write a book with all of her ideas and positive motivation and mindset. She is encouraging and fires you up to go out and tackle whatever challenges, adventures, and dreams you have in front of you!

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A review also puts rocket fuel on getting our message of living your best freakin' life possible out there! Go to kathireuter.com/itunes, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

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When preparing for this week's Do Life Big Podcast, I spent time researching the gut and where "gut instinct" comes from, because I often operate from a gut instinct perspective.

Actually, most of the decisions I make nowadays are from intuition. And I was curious if there was actually science around trusting your intuition! 

Well, turns out, there is a LOT of science around your gut (or "second brain!"). Your intuition works extremely well in areas where have a lot of knowledge or experience! 

But there are situations where trusting your gut can be less effective - including when you are in a highly emotional state, and when you are trying to predict a low-probability event. 

Take a listen to today's episode now where I dive deeper into this - and I'd love to hear from you! Just reply to this email and let me know if you usually operate off your gut instinct or if you use your logical brain to make choices.  

Also, wanted to send a BIG THANKS to LaHodges10 for her review on iTunes. She says: 

Kathi is the kindest, sweetest, and funniest soul!! Her podcast offers relatable & actionable inspiration to inspire you to do life BIG!! I was blessed to meet her in-person & can tell you she is truly being her authentic self on this podcast. If you are wanting to live your best life make sure to tune into her podcast!

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Help me spread the word about Do Life Big! Take a screenshot and post it to your Instagram Stories or feed, and tag me @katherinereuter!

A review also puts rocket fuel on getting our message of living your best freakin' life possible out there! Go to kathireuter.com/itunes, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

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Have you ever struggled with discipline and the consistency that comes along with it? 

If you are like most of my students, you might think to yourself "How do I get MORE disciplined"? 

First off - it's 100% normal to wonder this. We all have times where we struggle with staying disciplined, and get "off-track" on working towards our goals.

In this episode I'm giving you a "behind the scenes" peak into my own struggle with staying disciplined on my personal health & fitness journey, and some insight into why that happened.

I also share my top 5 tips for cultivating your self discipline, and give examples and details on each:

I can't wait to hear what you think! If you've started working towards something then fallen off the wagon, then this episode was made for YOU!

Also, wanted to send a BIG THANKS to empthythedishwasher for her review on iTunes. She says: 

I’ve just started listening to Kathi’s show, even though I’ve been following her on social for a long time now. Something about right now and what’s going on with my own goals told me to listen. I love that I can listen when I’m on my way to pick up the kids, or taking the dog for a walk. A lot of what she is saying makes complete sense, we just didn’t realize we needed someone to spell it out for us! 😆 I’m spending a lot of time focusing on my goals and getting out of my comfort zone, and this podcast is the perfect little (short, easily digestible) cherry on top of the work that I’m already doing. Her words reiterate and help drive home ideas I’m working on daily. Thanks, Kathi!

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I have a candid conversation with a friend of mine and fellow podcaster, Liz Garcia, (host of the Light Your Fire Podcast). In this conversation, we cover all things business, overcoming challenges, mindset, and building a life you love that is filled with purpose! 

In this episode, we talk all about: 

Liz and I share a LOT of laughs and a LOT of insights! I know it's going to be a powerful one for you to listen to! 🔥

Also, wanted to send a BIG THANKS to Zhg15432 for her review on iTunes. She says: 

💜 Your New *FUN* Best Friend!

WOW! Kathi is UNBELIEVABLE to listen to! She’s REAL, very relatable, and knows how to light a fire under my booty while also being so FUN and INSPIRING at the same time. Her positive energy is CONTAGIOUS! She truly inspires me to chase after my dreams!

Grab my FREE workbook, Think This, Not That - kathireuter.com/thinkthisnotthat

Help me spread the word about Do Life Big! Take a screenshot and post it to your Instagram Stories or feed, and tag me @katherinereuter!

A review also puts rocket fuel on getting our message of living your best freakin' life possible out there! Go to kathireuter.com/itunes, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

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