Make Your Damn Bed

Trust yourself to make the next best choice. Flow, don't plan. Lean into the mistakes. You've done hard things many times before - and you'll do more again - so don't stress it. You're gonna do great, like you have so many times in the past.

You're great at what you do, don't ever forget that.

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There are no mistakes. As long as you're not hurting yourself or anyone else, every mistake is an opportunity for growth, learning, change, or re-routing. Never be afraid to make a contribution, even if it feels like other people won't understand. Go in with clarity and connection and lean into the idea that the mistakes are where the magic live.

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In day 6 of the @MYDBPodcast improv series, I discuss "yes, and" vs. consenting to the things that do not align with your personal values. Get comfortable saying no to things that are dangerous or problematic. You don't have to be a people pleaser to say "yes, and" once in awhile.

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This is day 5 in the improv series of the Make Your Damn Bed Podcast.

Today we're discussing how to "yes, and" someone and still disagree proactively.

Get the foundations built before you reform it. Build, then edit. Get curious. Play TOGETHER to build connections and understanding. Explore together to learn and expand.

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In day 4 of the improv class series we discuss the concept of "yes, and", which is a principle that you will accept other people's suggestions, ideas, and contributions and expound upon them instead of shutting them down. It increases receptivity, decreases judgement, improves expansion, and increases connection.

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Back tomorrow with more improvisation advice!

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improv is overwhelming, but don't sit on the sidelines. go with the flow and enjoy the journey. lean on the connection and your ability to make everyone around you look amazing.

a commonly discussed foundational rule in improv is the principle of "yes and", and I want to clarify on the real meaning of that and how it can be expanded to include: "no, but" as well.

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Rules* of improv:

1. There are no rules. (other than the basics like: avoiding intentional harm, etc.)
2. No wrong answers. Mistakes are opportunities. Lean in.
3. Flow vs. Plan
4. Stay open. Open to new ideas, new directions, and new perspectives.
5. It's a team effort. There are no winners or VIPs.
6. Prioritize making EVERYONE else look good.
7. Don't derail the scene by going for the oke.
8. Have fun! It's a time to play, so play.

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Today I share the very basic structure of my improv classes.

1. Boundary check - How does everyone feel about physicality? any limits we should know about?
2. Warm ups - connect + get comfortable with those around you.
3. Play - in the world you BUILD together on the foundations you've already built together.
4. Reflect + follow up.

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Today begins the first of the Improvised Improvisation series. Starring me improvising an introduction to my experience with improv in Chicago + how it's (quite literally) changed my life for the better.

IMPROVISE: to compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously OR to make, invent, or arrange offhand

to make or fabricate out of what is conveniently on hand.

IMPROVISATIONAL THEATRE: live performances in which everything is created in the moment. scripts, characters, plots, stories, scenes, etc. are all made up on the spot.

(finished and scheduled with 34 minutes to spare, if you were curious)

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