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This episode of How To Twenty-Something encompasses the root causes of burnout and its impact on different aspects of life—whether it’s careers, relationships, health, or the pressures of life in your twenties. I explain that burnout often stems from poor time management, lack of boundaries, and insufficient planning, all of which can be overwhelming when juggling new responsibilities. I offer actionable tips on how to avoid burnout, including recognizing your limits, prioritizing recovery time, and integrating self-care activities to ensure you can manage life's demands without losing your energy or motivation.

Key Takeaways:

• Recognize the Signs of Burnout Early: Pay attention to emotional exhaustion, feeling unmotivated, and physical fatigue as key indicators that burnout is approaching.
• Set Boundaries: Learn to say "no" 
• Slow down: Your intense fitness class is not helping you cope with your stressful life
• Understand Your Personal Limits: Knowing when to step back and recharge is essential
• Ask for help: From your coworkers, mentors, friends, family. Build your system of support and use them!

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Having reciprocity in your relationships means you are showing up and pouring yourself into another person while also receiving the same in return; it’s reaching an equilibrium. This episode of How To Twenty-Something brings on Melinda Rae to discuss how she transformed her relationships by prioritizing reciprocity and certain negotiables that helps her feel free and alive. During this episode Melinda shares her own story of how she’s had to remove people to make space for those who reciprocate what she desires most in her different relationships from romantic to familial to professional and everything in between. She even explains how you can have tough conversations with the people who matter most to you.

Key Takeaways

• What is reciprocity and why is it important
• How to set negotiables for your relationships
• Noticing how you feel after you’re away from someone
• The freedom that comes with being with someone who wants you to shine
• How to not fall into your people pleasing tendencies
• Balancing giving without expecting a return vs reciprocal relationships
• Have conversations with your relationships before you get to your breaking point
• The power of pausing when having a tough conversation
• The consequences of staying in a relationship that isn’t reciprocated 

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In this episode, I dive into the delicate balance between living in the moment and planning for your future. I firmly believe it's not only possible but crucial to do both. I introduce my concept of "thinking with your future self in mind" and explain how this mindset can transform your daily decisions. We explore the benefits of being present, like reduced stress and increased happiness, while also discussing the importance of having a roadmap for your future. I break down the potential pitfalls of leaning too heavily on either extreme - the impulsivity of constant present-focus or the anxiety of over-planning. Throughout the episode, I offer practical strategies to help you integrate both approaches into your life, creating a harmonious balance that sets you up for both immediate enjoyment and long-term success.

Key Takeaways:

• Your nighttime routine helps you think with your future self in mind
• The benefits and drawbacks of living in the moment
• How to create balance between staying focused on your future self and inviting playfulness to your life
• The 90/10 rule: 90% orderly life, 10% spontaneity
• How overplanning will also negatively impact your life
• Set goals, manage your time, and stay true to your core values so you can live in the moment and plan for the future

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This episode of how to twenty-something invites on Anxiety Coach, Morgan Pambianco, to discuss dealing with anxiety throughout your twenties. Her own story of being hospitalized for panic attacks when she was 23 inspired her career change to help others who are going through their own anxiety battles. Using her message, 1% better, Morgan shares invaluable insight into how you can overcome your own anxiety, why it’s okay (if not necessary) to reach out for help, and tactics you can introduce into your daily life to help relieve your anxiety. 

Key Takeaways

• Identifying where your anxiety is coming from, why it’s happening, and what to do about it
• Getting out of your body and into your head to release anxiety
• Using play and joy to reduce anxiety and every day stress
• The difference between stress and anxiety
• How anxiety identifies itself (that you might not even be realizing)

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This episode explores the challenges of navigating life changes in your twenties, emphasizing that change is inevitable and crucial for personal growth. I help you distinguish changes that you choose and those that happen unexpectedly, offer strategies to approach both types effectively in the form of question asking, and taking control over your response to change. The episode stresses the importance of developing adaptability and resilience, recognizing that embracing change leads to personal development. Ultimately, I encourage listeners to take ownership of their lives and choices when facing changes, reminding them that they are the common denominator in all their experiences.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding the inevitability of change and its role in personal growth
• Recognizing two types of changes: those we choose and those that happen to us
• Developing adaptability and resilience to face changes effectively
• Strategies for approaching change
• Examples of dealing with both chosen and unexpected changes
• The importance of embracing change for personal development
• Recognizing that you are the common denominator in your life experiences

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Ever thought about ditching the corporate world for your own business, but maybe you don’t know where to start or what it takes? Well this episode of How To Twenty-Something invites on an extremely successful entrepreneur (and my business coach), Stacey Brass-Russell. Throughout this episode we talk about mindset, building your team, order of operations, common mishaps to avoid, and how to scale. Stacey has been featured in Forbes, The New York Post, Entrepreneur and was named one of NYC’s Top 15 Coaches In 2023 & 2024 by Influence Digest and is worth listening to when it comes to owning your own business.

Key Takeaways:

• What does it mean to be an entrepreneur
• Factors to consider when determining the price of what you’re selling
• How to go about building your team
• Priorities to consider when building a business (hint: it’s probably not your website)
• ROI isn’t always dollar for dollar - it almost never is
• Investing in yourself versus investing in your business
• Building a business is a slow process and it doesn't happen overnight

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In this episode of "How to Twenty-Something," I address the common issue of "shoulding" on ourselves – the tendency to set unrealistic expectations based on societal pressures or comparisons to others. I discuss how this mindset can lead to feelings of inadequacy, stress, and low self-esteem. Throughout the episode, I offer strategies to reframe these thoughts and focus on personal growth and individual paths. Key topics include understanding the root of "should" statements, the impact of social media on our perceptions, and how to shift from "should" to "could" thinking.

Key Takeaways:

• Recognize that "shoulding" often stems from unrealistic expectations and comparisons
• Understand that everyone's life path is different and valid
• Reframe "should" statements to "could" statements to open up possibilities
• Focus on personal values and desires rather than external expectations
• Limit social media consumption to reduce unhealthy comparisons
• Practice self-compassion and acknowledge that you're always "on time" for your own life

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Going back to school is a common thought amongst people in their twenties, but I’m here to tell you that this decision is not for everyone! In this episode, I brought on Carlos Piedrahita, rising second year at Harvard Business School pursuing his MBA, to talk about his experience and decision around going back to school. Whether it’s to pivot careers, further your current one, or expand your network and opportunities, grad school can offer many benefits for your future, it’s up to you if it’s the route you want to take.

Key Takeaways

• How to know if going back to school is the best choice for you right now
• Going back to school is a 20 year investment
• How to take advantage of your time while at school
• You don’t need to have an exact plan, but you do need to know your why behind going back to school
• Creating a community while adjusting to a new lifestyle
• How to plan financially
• Talking about this choice with friends and family

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This episode explores the common shared experiences either I've gone through in my twenties or have seen my friends, family members or clients go through. This topic aims to normalize the uncertainties and challenges of this formative decade, covering topics like losing your job, going through a breakup, navigating changing friendships, relocating to a new city, and dealing with changes to your body and health. Throughout the episode, I provide practical advice and encouragement for handling these universal twenty-something milestones, reminding you that you are not alone in facing these pivotal life events. I emphasize the importance of self-care, personal growth, and staying present during periods of transition and growth. Whether you're navigating a job loss, relationship changes, or simply adjusting to adulthood, this episode offers my relatable insights and actionable tips for thriving in your twenties.

Key Takeaways:

• Your mindset around losing your job and once you are unemployed - whether you were laid off, furloughed, fired, or quit is crucial so you don’t lose yourself in this process
• As you grow, your relationships will shift to support your path
• You’re not always going to know why someone walks out of your life, just know it will happen
• Gather information from this shitty experience to learn how to not repeat it in the future
• Moving to a new city or state is exciting but can also bring feelings of grief for your old life
• Prioritize nutrition, exercise, and self-care to maintain your wellbeing because your body will change (and not for the better)
• It's perfectly normal to feel lost, confused, or unsure about your future - this is all part of the twenty-something experience

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This episode brings on guest expert, Laurie Schible, to talk about stepping into the leadership role that your life demands. Throughout this conversation, Leadership Coach Laurie, shares her insight on what it takes to own your life and how your decisions, core values, thoughts, and responsibilities all come together to help you be the leader of your life. Gone are the days of sticking to the status quo or seeking validation from your circle of people, because becoming your own leader requires you to trust yourself and step into your life!

Key Takeaways:

• How to stop seeking permission and validation when it comes to making decisions
• Being decisive, holding yourself accountable, and being responsible for yourself are the three components to being the leader of your life
• How to get out of your head and into your heart to find trust your decision making abilities
• Knowing your core values helps you develop compassion with yourself and with others
• Be aware of your thoughts so you can take aligned actions
• What the thought model is and how to use it to change the stories you tell yourself, and therefore your actions

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