Puzzle Pieces

Puzzle Pieces

By Shelby BatesEducationSelf-Improvement
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Puzzle Pieces episodes

  • So I got cancelled...

    Gen Z is definitely the most aware generation we've seen but man... are we quick to assume. In this episode, I talk about how my 7-second claim to fame somehow resulted in me being absolutely bashed on the internet for 700,000 people to see. Cancel culture can be great in some instances, but if there's not an actual reason for it then we're either assuming the worst without evidence or just being too soft. Have you ever been too quick to judge? Do you automatically tend to assume the worst? Is this actually offensive, or are you just being sensitive? 

    48 min
  • Be nice, but stand your ground.
    Your default should be kindness, but when you are not receiving that in return, at least respond with class. In this episode, I talk about some times when being nice saved me or was enough to put someone in their place. You can't control what happens in life, but you can control how you react to it. So, are you reacting with anger or kindness?
    46 min
  • Make failure comfortable
    Let's be honest... last episode was mid. In this episode I explain what exactly made me realize that I was scared of failure. We strive for perfection when in reality, trial and error is what brings us closer to it. Are you really a perfectionist, or are you just scared of the vulnerability of a new challenge?
    42 min
  • Toxic productivity
    This episode's theme was my reality this week, when I practically begged for my first ever ~extension~ after overloading my plate and throwing myself into the cycle of toxic productivity. Together, we will discuss signals to look out for, reasons for why we do this in the first place, and how to prevent this from happening. You don't want to crash and burn before it's too late.
    31 min
  • Welcome to Puzzle Pieces!

    Welcome to the first episode of the podcast I have spent months working on for you all. This episode introduces a bit more insight into who I am and why I am doing this in the first place. I will also uncover the meanings behind the name, cover art, and what to expect in the following episodes. This episode acts as an outline for Puzzle Pieces, but the episodes after will dive into specific topics we all need work or insight on. I am beyond excited to share this platform with you guys, and can't wait to fill your puzzle of life as you simply listen along.

    33 min

About Puzzle Pieces

From the publisher's feed

Each one of our lives is a puzzle. We don’t realize that our puzzle is incomplete until we need to depend on a particular "piece" of wisdom, advice, or experience that is missing. This podcast is filled with puzzle pieces, some of which may not be useful for your own puzzle but could be for someone else you know who might need it. These topics range from lighthearted and humorous conversations to vulnerable and difficult discussions. Even when you feel like giving up, I will fill your puzzle if you just listen along.