Make big goals, work hard, make it happen. This is a very popular growth strategy. That said, using it can come with a cost and, let's be honest, it doesn't work for everyone. Laura shares 5 benefits you'll receive using experimentation and why it is a much more pleasant, sustainable way to grow. Part 3 of a 3-part series.

growth, experimentation, success, failure, experiential learning, neutral observation, high-achiever

You have so much power when you have a toolbox full of tools and can choose the right tool for the job at hand. Laura shares about this power and why it's core to Drops of Dewey. Part 2 in a 3-part series.

tools, strategies, equipped for life, success, happiness, high- achiever, experimentation

Self-awareness is key in both leadership and life, especially if you want to grow. We can't grow if we're not aware of something. Laura shares why self-awareness is at the core of this podcast and what's in it for you to develop it. Part 1 of a 3-part series.

self-awareness, growth, honesty, high-achiever, experimentation

Our busy, busy lives can leave us overwhelmed, spread thin and totally depleted. Does it have to be this way? Is there a simple way to begin to shift this pattern and feel more alive? Listen to find out.

burnout, overwhelmed, depleted, putting yourself last, self-care, high-achiever, experimentation

The power of resistance is real. It can keep us stuck indefinitely, leaving that thing we say we want to do in limbo. Can you relate? If so, this show is for you. Laura shares a different way to look at resistance that can help you break through that block and into a feeling of momentum and achievement.

Self-judgment is natural. That said, it comes at a cost: second guessing, beating yourself up, self-criticism, etc. Basically, it doesn't feel good and takes up a lot of valuable space in your mind. What would it be like to let go of self-judgment? Listen to find out.

busy mind, spinning mind, stress, lack of energy, self-esteem, self-compassion, peace

How do you know if you're going in the right or wrong direction? Wouldn't it be great to avoid the stress of uncertainty? Laura believes there is a way you can tell. Listen to learn a simple way to judge for yourself.

frustration, uncertainty, feedback from the universe, high achiever, experimentation, ease, grace

The feeling of overwhelm is rampant in our world. Laura has an interesting take on this concept? Are you a victim of too much to do in not enough time, or is there more to the story? She shares a specific strategy to migigate overwhelm, leaving you equipped to do more, better and faster.

overwhelm, stress, high achiever, presence, energy, focus, productivity, experimentation

The responsibilities of adult life can feel heavy, making you more and more serious. Does it have to be this way? Laura shares a unique way to deal with the serious part of you in order to live lighter.

adulting, responsibilities, seriousness, lightness, fun

Despite feeling like we have control over our lives, the world seems to do what it's gonna do. Because of this, the human experience is often fraught with ups and downs, stress and struggle. Does it have to be this way? In this episode, Laura sheds light that question. Perhaps there is another way...

control, stress, emotional roller coaster, busy mind, peace