Next Simple Step

Calm down; two of the most unhelpful words to hear in a time of stress and anxiety. Do you feel like you have too many tabs open in your brain at all times? What if you could have just one tab open at a time to lessen the daily mental load? Take the next simple step towards anxiety relief by getting all of your thoughts out of your head and onto paper. Focusing on one thing at a time will help bring more peace to your daily life.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Getting Things Done by David Allen
• Anxiety relief and focusing on one thing at a time
• Pomodoro app

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What can you do today that would make your life more meaningful? Knowing your purpose helps you to be intentional about the choices you make each day. Say no to the things that aren't truly serving you and say yes to things that make you come alive. Learn tips for living on purpose and experiencing more happiness in your life.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Knowing your purpose
• Living with intention
• Collaboration over competition

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Send your questions to the Creative Coach Hotline and I will answer them in an upcoming episode! (559) 574-3210

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What's it take to be the healthiest version of yourself? Julie Thomas, APRN and co-founder of FYI Health, shares tips for taking the next step to being proactive about your health. She provides a different approach towards offering wellness information and equipping people with the tools to take control of their health now and live their best life.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Quality healthcare that is quick, easy, and affordable
• FYI Health - the Netflix of the medical industry
• The solution for someone seeking quick and reliable healthcare

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Send your questions to the Creative Coach Hotline and I will answer them in an upcoming episode! (559) 574-3210

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Do you remember the Choose Your Own Adventure series? These interactive books provide the reader with different choices throughout the story, which ultimately results in the reader choosing the final outcome. Much like these books, each day, life provides us with a series of choices. You have the opportunity to choose your own adventure and live a life that truly fulfills you.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Encouragement for living life to the fullest
• Turning off social media and truly living in the moment
• Being proactive with choosing your own adventure
• Rest, Reflect, Reset

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What if you could enjoy every day of your life? It is actually possible. One way to enjoy your life is by doing something that's personally fulfilling. The only requirement is that it's meaningful to you. Find something that inspires you, takes effort to accomplish, and makes you feel fully alive. Commit to doing it every day and work towards a goal, such as training for a marathon if you love to run.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Doing something meaningful to you
• Tips for finding a personal challenge to commit to
• Increasing your enjoyment of life while being a positive influence on others

Thanks for listening!

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• Text the Creative Coach Hotline at (559) 574-3210

Have you ever worked hard for something, only to have it slip away? When a challenge arises, instead of viewing it as a setback, try viewing it as a reset. Challenges create new opportunities to learn and grow, as well as a chance for new goals to be accomplished. It's all about seeking progress, not perfection. Everything that happens to you can help you make progress to your goal.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Shifting your mindset to overcome obstacles
• Striving for progress, not perfection
• The importance of having someone to hold you accountable for reaching your goals

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• Text the Creative Coach Hotline at (559) 574-3210

Is it actually possible to create work-life balance? It seems like there is never enough time in the day to accomplish all that we yearn for; a successful career, ample time with your family and friends, a healthy and active lifestyle. Sarah Taylor, host of the Passion Meets Purpose podcast, shares her advice, as well as valuable tips for creating a more balanced life.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Intentionally time blocking your day
• Saying no without guilt
• Stop comparing yourself to others - especially on social media

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• Text the Creative Coach Hotline at (559) 574-3210

How's your work/life balance? To live a more value-aligned life, we must break out of the work-centered habits and find what makes us feel alive. Balance comes down to integrating all areas of your life: career, financial, physical, social, and community. Dive into true well-being and adjust your thinking to live a life with balance and intention.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The false construct of work/life balance
• Living each moment of the day with intention
• The 5 common elements of well-being

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• Text the Creative Coach Hotline at (559) 574-3210

If you could go back in time, what would you tell your younger self? Did you have dreams that you hoped to accomplish but put them on hold for a later time in your life? "Don't Wait - Start today", is the biggest piece of advice for today's younger generation. Tune in to this episode for more insight on not waiting for experience or permission to get started on accomplishing your goals. The technology and resources are already available to you, so what are you waiting for?

In this episode, we discuss:

1. The 3 P's of media: People, Process, Performance
2. The importance of finding a mentor
3. Starting your own podcast, YouTube channel, or radio show

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• Connect with me on Instagram or Twitter @pauljgoldsmith
• Text the Creative Coach Hotline at (559) 574-3210

It takes tremendous courage to put yourself out there and share your creativity with the world. In this episode, Lucy Holmes gives excellent advice on pushing through the negativity to create and pursue your passions. Lucy has a long history as a performer in several different areas of media. She is well-known throughout Australia as a Kylie Minogue impersonator and star of 100% Kylie. As the co-host of the Lucy and Kel Breakfast Show, she has elevated women in radio from sidekick to superstar. Her jill-of-all-trades journey has been inspirational, and she shares her insights on staying humble and hungry through the creative process.

Topics discussed include:

• How lockdown affected performers and other artists
• Remaining positive without toxic positivity
• Having a thick skin as a creative

Connect with Lucy on Instagram at @LucyHolmesOfficial

Thanks for listening!

• Connect with me on Instagram or Twitter @pauljgoldsmith
• Text the Creative Coach Hotline at (559) 574-3210