Get Big Out Loud with Kari: Living the Complex, Funny, & Beautiful Ride of Life

The phrase "work smarter, not harder" might make us feel like we need to dive into the latest productivity hacks, explore Inbox Zero strategies, or meticulously schedule our time for peak efficiency. But sometimes, we end up chasing after productivity tricks when what we really need is to question if our efforts are reaching a point of diminishing returns. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we'll explore what happens when our efforts fall short of our expectations and share strategies for getting back on track.

 

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When we need directions, we consult a map; when building a house, we rely on a blueprint; and when preparing a meal, we follow a recipe. Each of these tools helps us navigate from a starting point to a destination. But what resources can we turn to when faced with difficult decisions, uncertainty, or a lack of direction? In this episode of ‘Get Big Out Loud’, we'll explore the tools and strategies available to help guide us through life's challenges.

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In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we’ll talk about the case for travel and the important things we can learn in the process.Whether visiting a new part of town, going on a trip to a different state, or traveling to another country, when we travel it does something to us.  Whether the experience is positive, negative, or somewhere in between, travel has an impact. In addition to seeing new things and having unique experiences, there is an element of travel that helps us gain insight into ourselves and deepen our awareness of others. 

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Have you ever said yes to doing something and immediately regretted it because you wished you had said no? Do you find that sometimes you are acting from a place of obligation but have lost the meaning of why? Do you get distracted by other people’s priorities and wonder why you are not reaching your own goals? In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we’ll explore different ideas that will help you say ‘yes’ to yourself, help you act from a place of purpose, and keep you focused on your goals.

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Many of us spend a lot of time managing things like our time, our money, our emotions, and our ever-loving to-do lists. In the face of all this managing, have you ever felt overwhelmed or exhausted? Or that instead of managing these things, they might be managing you?  In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we’ll explore how we can bring awareness to the ways in which we manage our lives to see if there is room for new opportunities in the way we think and act that can bring us less stress and more ease.

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Why is it so hard to change, to try new things, or to take action on things we say we want to do? It might be because we are afraid, or because we have unrealistic expectations, or because we think that if we can’t do it perfectly, we won’t do it at all. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we’ll explore how fear, expectations, and perfectionism keep us in the status quo and share ideas for how to reframe our thinking so that we can Get Big in meaningful and important ways!

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When we want to buy something we use money, when we want to build a relationship, solve a problem, or make a decision, we use trust. Trust is defined as, ‘a firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something’.  In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we’ll explore the concept of trust and how valuable it is as a form of currency. A currency that you can’t keep in your bank account, but one that is priceless.

In this episode of Get Big Out Loud the question, “Can I be honest with you?” is a setup to a hard truth.  What makes it hard for us to tell the truth?  

 

 

Our brains seem to be hard-wired to look for meaning. We interpret all kinds of situations and objects with a focus on what they mean. Driving a certain car, having a particular handbag, or jewelry from a specific store can mean something about a person's status. Walking under a ladder or breaking a mirror can mean ‘bad luck’ while finding a four-leaf clover or hanging up a horseshoe can mean ‘good luck’. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we’ll explore ideas around meaning making, discuss the purpose of meaning, and to what degree meaning has value.

Between November and January, we celebrate many holidays in the United States. These celebrations can bring joy and fulfillment as well as stress and overwhelm. There are usually high expectations along with more obligations, time with people we may not see that often, and opportunities for strong emotions to arise. All of which can take us from calm to overwhelmed in a matter of moments. In this episode of Get Big Out Loud, we’ll talk about the tipping point of the holiday season, share ideas for how to find balance in the chaos, and tangible ways to realistically enjoy this time of year.