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Episode 34 of How To Twenty-Something dives into the need to slow down, practice patience, and learn to love delayed gratification. The episode emphasizes the impact of immediate gratification on our expectations and discusses the role of patience in various aspects of life, such as personal development, relationships, and career. I share personal experiences and examples, including stories from fitness training and career coaching. I conclude the episode by highlighting the positive effects of patience on mental health and well-being and encourage listeners to slow down, appreciate the journey, and stay focused on long-term goals.

Key Takeaways:

• You have to teach your brain to unlearn the immediacy of life
• The big things in life take time to develop: relationships, health, finances, etc
• Impulsivity will pull you further from your goals, even if you see some results right away
• Going into something too fast increases your likelihood of failing or falling off
• Slowing down helps you build on better habits for long term results and success

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Episode 33 of How To Twenty-Something brings on Bri Blair, to discuss how she has become the master of leaving her comfort zone and how you can become one too. We dive into how leaving your comfort zone promotes self-confidence and makes it easier to manage your anxiety. Bri gives insight as to how you just need to take the first step (buy the plane ticket) and build off of that starting point. She says leaving her comfort zone is one the best things she could ever do for herself and now solo travels, does speaking events, and has built her own network of people where she continues to spread exemplify the importance of leaving your comfort zone!

Key Takeaways:

• Leaving your comfort zone builds confidence
• Consistency and failure, yes failure, builds your confidence that encourages you to take more risks
• Make a step by step process to lead to the big leap
• Build the evidence that you can do hard things
• Ask yourself, "what can I learn from this?"

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In this episode, I highlight all the ways you hold yourself back in regards to self-sabotage. I explore various ways individuals unconsciously impede their success and well-being, touching on the impact of personality tests, the fear of success, and specific examples of sabotaging behaviors in relationships. Procrastination, rebellion against time, and making excuses are also discussed as common forms of self-sabotage. Throughout the episode, I stress the significance of self-awareness in recognizing and overcoming these patterns, delivering a message of empowerment and encouraging listeners to break free from cycles that may be holding them back.

Key Takeaways:

• Sabotage is a safe haven because of the comfort it provides
• Your fears, insecurities, or limiting beliefs drive your self-sabotaging tendencies
• Caution against being confined to personality test labels; human behavior is more fluid
• Recognize your patterns and seek out resources to help you overcome your patterns

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In this episode, I talk about the topic of "winning your weekends" for us twenty-somethings, addressing the prevalent imbalance between our structured weekdays and often chaotic weekends. I discuss the misunderstood concept of work-life balance, challenging the misconceptions around working less to play more or saving all the fun for weekends. I then emphasize the importance of a consistent routine throughout the week and how "winning your weekends" is a proactive approach to self-care and responsibility. I share practical tips on setting priorities, maintaining a balanced lifestyle, and avoiding self-sabotage. It's a reminder that achieving a fulfilling weekend doesn't mean compromising our overall well-being but rather finding a sustainable balance.

Key Takeaways:

• Find balance between your weekdays and weekends
• Maturing is changing your weekend activities to support your healths
• Everything in moderation
• Your routine should make your life easier and allow you venture off every now and then
• Make a schedule or have a list of todos for your days off
• Working out and eating well will give you the energy to do what needs to get done AND have fun
• Your priorities drive your actions

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In this episode of "How to Twenty-Something," I open up about the profound impact of going through a best friend breakup. I paint a vivid picture of the emotional rollercoaster that follows, detailing the loneliness and sense of starting from scratch after the person you've shared your life with suddenly becomes a stranger. Reflecting on my own experience, I share the pain of losing a friend and the unexpected challenges that come with it, asserting that these breakups can be even more agonizing than romantic ones due to the shared history and intertwined social circles. The episode explores the aftermath, from the isolation to the daunting task of finding a new confidant, and delves into the gender dynamics of friendship breakups. Ultimately, I share the transformative journey of self-discovery and personal growth that emerged from the ashes of this painful experience, offering solidarity and understanding to those grappling with similar challenges in the unpredictable landscape of their twenties.

Key Takeaways:

• Friendship breakups force you to confront your own insecurities and comfort zones
• Friends come in all shapes, sizes, and ages; it’s the values you have in common that determine a strong friendship
• A lot of times friendship breakups are beneficial to your goals and aspirations
• Different genders are affected by friendship breakups differently
• Fallouts can be avoided with effective communication and trust

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The very first episode of 2024 talks about how to not keep living your same ways in this new year. I critique the common trend of people engaging in short-term challenges, such as Dry January, only to revert to old habits once the challenge is over. I advocate for a more thoughtful and lasting approach to change, urging listeners to consider the long-term impact of their resolutions. Sharing personal experiences, I introduce the idea of choosing a word of the year and a mantra to guide personal growth and intentions. Overall, the episode encourages listeners to break free from routine, trust themselves, and make meaningful changes in the new year.

Key Takeaways:

• If you don’t carry over what you learned, then the challenge you partake in is useless
• It’s on you to figure out your detrimental patterns and set a goal that’s designed to disrupt them
• The life you want doesn’t come from drinking your weekends away or sitting on the couch watching tv
• New Years reminds you to change your ways so you can build the life you’re after
• Learn from your hiccups from last year and bring it into your goals for this year

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In this podcast episode, I delve into the intricate role of the "strong friend," addressing both those who embody this persona and those who have a strong friend in their lives. I share insights into the challenges faced by strong friends in expressing vulnerability and seeking support, emphasizing the importance of breaking down emotional barriers, as well as how the friend of the strong friend can be there for them. This episode also talks to the friends of strong individuals, urging them to be patient, proactively offer support, and respect their boundaries. 

Key Takeaways:

• Strong friends built walls over time due to hardships experienced up until this point
• Don’t forget to seriously check in on your strong friend
• Vulnerability is not a strong friends strong suit
• Strong friends will put their issues aside to be there for you
• You need to pry into your strong friend’s personal life

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In this episode, Relationship Coach, Lucy Price, brings to light the mindset shifts that come with feeling like love is hard to come by. We talk about searching for evidence of love, the different types of excitement with a new relationship, how to feel loveable, seeing people for who they really are and what they are capable of, and knowing your worth. This is a jam packed episode filled with incredible knowledge centered around your own beliefs!

Key Takeaways:

• Shake up your belief around love being hard by searching for evidence that it is easy and it does exist
• Navigating the discomfort between something new and something familiar, but toxic
• Are butterflies a red flag or healthy excitement?
• The different ways not being loveable can surface in your life and the negative talk, side comments, jokes you make that highlights this belief
• People show you who they are and what they’re capable of - invest in the relationships that invest in you
• Niche in your love life as you do with business
• Plan out the steps required to leave your relationship and what life will look like
• Where are you choosing to be single?

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Long Distance is almost inevitable in your twenties and there are certain practices you should keep in mind if this is the route your relationship takes. In this episode you’ll learn my tactics for sustaining the time apart and avoiding a potential downfall. I share insights on the importance of planning, effective communication, and setting clear expectations for a successful long-distance relationship and conclude the episode by highlighting the potential benefits of long-distance relationships.

Key Takeaways:

• Long distance requires extensive planning and communication, when compared to your traditional relationship
• The time apart is more important than the time together
• You need to be on the same page
• Long distance promotes individual growth that is a necessary aspect of your twenties
• Find ways to connect while apart - intentional time together, even if it’s virtual

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Episode 25 of How To Twenty-Something brings on one of my clients, Julia Watkins, where she provides insight into wedding planning and married life. During this episode we uncover religious differences coming together, prioritizing yourself for your wedding, what changes after the wedding is over, how your career fits in with your family, and how to keep your marriage happy and healthy.

Key Takeaways:

• The balancing act with planning a wedding with different religions or cultures
• Finding neutral ground and compromise before the marriage even begins
• Pick and choose your battles
• Your parents marriage, or lack thereof, will determine the insecurities that arise in your marriage
• Give your partner options to make decisions as a team
• The value life coaching has on your life and relationships

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