Drops of Dewey

Today we explore a fundamental question: "Are you excited about your life?" Join host Laura Dewey as she delves into the transformative power of finding excitement and joy in the trajectory of our lives.

Laura highlights the common experience of feeling uninspired, joyless, and caught in the mundane when we lack genuine excitement about our lives. The pressures of busyness and the allure of a rinse-and-repeat approach can leave us feeling disconnected from our true passions and purpose.

Delving deeper, Laura reveals the pitfalls of setting goals based on societal "shoulds" rather than what genuinely lights us up. By chasing after expectations that don't align with our true desires, we may find ourselves feeling unfulfilled and dissatisfied with our progress.

Through inspiring stories of individuals who have found excitement and purpose in their lives, Laura illustrates the energizing impact of pursuing paths that genuinely light us up.Tune in to Drops of Dewey to rekindle your excitement and passion to choose a path that ignite the spark within.

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Delve into the powerful topic of unspoken expectations in this eye-opening episode of Drops of Dewey. Join host Laura Dewey as she explores the consequences of expecting someone to fulfill uncommunicated desires.

Unspoken expectations are a recipe for disappointment when they are not met and they foster animosity from the person who feels burdened by these silent demands.

Drawing from her expertise in leadership, Laura emphasizes the crucial role of clear expectations in fostering accountability. Without explicit communication, holding someone accountable for unspoken expectations is unjust and can create tension and friction in relationships.

Laura shares vivid examples to bring this concept to life, illustrating the potential pitfalls of unspoken expectations and the importance of open communication.

Tune in to Drops of Dewey to learn to navigate the complexities of unspoken expectations, and experiment your way to the transformative power of open dialogue and clear communication.

In this powerful episode of Drops of Dewey, discover the profound impact of realizing that you are not alone. Join host Laura Dewey as she explores the common human tendency to feel "terminally unique" and isolated in our struggles.

Drawing from her experience in teaching leadership development classes, Laura shares common feedback from attendees who have expressed immense relief in knowing they are not alone in their experiences. Through interactive and experiential sessions, participants gain important insights while also connecting with others who share similar challenges and emotions.

Laura emphasizes the power of shared experiences, as it helps us normalize our feelings and realize that others have gone through, or are currently going through, similar situations. This realization can be a profound source of comfort, allowing us to breathe a sigh of relief and shed the burden of feeling isolated in our struggles.

Tune in to Drops of Dewey to learn to embrace the power of shared experiences and find solace in the knowledge that you are not alone. Embrace the healing potential of connection, and witness how it can transform your perception of yourself and the world around you.

Today, host Laura Dewey explores the vital question: "Where are you neglecting yourself?" Join her as she delves into the concept of finding balance within each dimension of our being: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.

Laura highlights the multi-dimensional nature of human beings and the importance of nurturing each aspect of ourselves. She empowers listeners to identify areas of neglect and encourages them to take proactive steps towards achieving internal harmony.

You'll hear examples of ways to nurture your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels of your being. Is there a right way? No. It's critical for each person to find activities that resonate with who THEY are.

As always, Laura leaves listeners with an empowering experiment; today's is designed to address neglected areas to create a newfound sense of balance and well-being. Embrace the power of self-care and self-awareness, and find profound satisfaction in nurturing your multi-dimensional self.

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In this illuminating episode of Drops of Dewey, discover the profound connection between gratitude and energy. Join host Laura Dewey as she explores the transformative impact of embracing gratitude in our daily lives.

Laura uncovers the energy dynamics of feeling lack versus cultivating gratitude. When we walk through life with a sense of not having enough or not yet achieving, we often experience a contracted and depleted state—an energy suck that leaves us feeling drained and unfulfilled.

By contrast, gratitude is a high-energy emotion that fills us with expansion, meaning, and a profound sense of fullness. Laura does the math and shares the equation behind these two ways of being.

If you desire more energy, embracing gratitude is a beautiful way to access a wellspring of positive energy that will enrich your life and expand your well-being.

Tune in to Drops of Dewey and embark on a journey of self-discovery and expansion. Learn to cultivate gratitude as a pathway to abundance, meaning, and heightened energy levels.

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Join host Laura Dewey as she delves into the powerful practice of accepting compliments with grace. Unravel the common tendency to deflect compliments and diminish their significance to instead step into ownership and self-esteem.

Laura shares her own experience of struggling to accept compliments and how it led her to realize the importance of embracing them with authenticity. By deflecting compliments, we unintentionally undermine the sincerity of the giver and perpetuate feelings of unworthiness in ourselves.

In this episode, Laura offers a specific experiment to help listeners cultivate the art of accepting compliments with grace. By choosing to outwardly own the compliment, we can begin to shift our internal dialogue and gradually foster a greater sense of self-assurance.

Tune in to Drops of Dewey and embark and learn to accept compliments with authenticity and let genuine appreciation elevate your sense of self-value and self-acceptance.

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In this empowering episode of Drops of Dewey, delve into the powerful concept of extreme ownership—the transformative principle brought to light by Jocko Willink, retired Navy Seal. Join host Laura Dewey as she explores the first fundamental principle: "There are no bad teams, only bad leaders."

Drawing from her experience in facilitating a leadership offsite, Laura rephrases this principle to "Look to Yourself First." This language shift help leaders transcend the notion of being a "bad" leader and instead embrace a more energizing journey of continuous improvement.

In this podcast, Laura encourages listeners to apply the principles of extreme ownership both in their professional leadership roles and in leading their own lives. Emphasizing that we can only control ourselves and our actions, she urges listeners to abandon blame and instead take ownership of their results.

Tune in to Drops of Dewey to discover the transformative power of extreme ownership, and learn to embrace personal accountability as a key to unlocking success and growth in leadership and life.

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Join host Laura Dewey as she explores the transformative power of allowing oneself an emotional release. Discover the profound impact of embracing emotions rather than suppressing them, and learn how this practice can lead to greater strength and resilience.

Laura sheds light on the common tendency to push through difficult moments and bury emotions, leading to potential outbursts or unhealthy coping mechanisms. By sharing a personal story of accepting and allowing herself to feel emotions in a challenging moment, she reveals the empowering outcome that unfolded.

Tune into this transformative episode as she encourages listeners to experiment with the power of emotional release. Embrace the vulnerability and strength that comes from acknowledging and allowing emotions to wash through you. Through this practice, you'll uncover a greater sense of resilience, clarity, and well-being.

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In this profound episode of Drops of Dewey, host Laura Dewey explores the intriguing phenomenon of why certain words from others can feel deeply hurtful. Discover the concept of "tender spots" and gain insight into their profound impact on our emotional well-being.

Laura delves into the origins of tender spots, using the example of a woman she recently met—an accomplished artist who was once told she wasn't a "real" artist. Those words penetrated her Soul and have shaped her self-perception ever since.

By shedding light on the concept of tender spots, Laura empowers listeners to identify and question their own vulnerable areas. She highlights the healing potential of exploring these wounds and emphasizes that while the process may be curative for some, others may require additional time and healing to fully overcome their impact.

Tune in to Drops of Dewey and embark on a path of self-discovery and healing. Cultivate resilience and navigate the power of words with greater self-awareness and emotional strength.

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Join host Laura Dewey as she explores the transformative power of asking for what you want. Unveil the vulnerabilities and fears that often hold us back from making our desires known, and discover the incredible opportunities we may be missing out on by not taking the leap.

Dive into the multifaceted nature of asking and the various fears that can hinder our ability to make requests. From the fear of rejection and judgment to the concern of intruding or bothering others, she highlights the common barriers that prevent us from voicing our wants and needs.

Laura demonstrates the art of asking and encourages listeners to experiment with requesting what they want in safe and low-consequence situations, empowering them to step outside their comfort zones and overcome the limiting beliefs that hold them back.

Join Laura in this inspiring episode and learn to unleash the power of asking for what you want. Embrace the possibility of receiving a resounding "yes" and seize the opportunities that await you. Discover the transformative impact of embracing vulnerability and unlock the treasures that await you on the other side of a simple request.