Glitter, Grit, and Growth

S1E9: When Things Don't Go As Planned!


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In Episode 9, we discuss the grit needed when something doesn’t go as planned. You’ll hear great tips and strategies so that next time you face one of those challenging days, you can face it head on.


This podcast is for you if you believe that:

• Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must.

• Fear should be acknowledged but shouldn’t stop you from doing epic shit!

• It should be a “No” unless it’s a “Hell Yes!”

• There’s more than enough for everyone.

• Your energy will tell you where to go next. Listen and

trust the process.

• People are so much more than titles and the boxes others put them in.

The top three takeaways from this episode are:

• Everyone has gritty moments. You are not alone!

• Pushing through the grit and getting to the other side brings a sense of accomplishment. 

• Gritty moments are where we make memories. 

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Special thanks to the amazing musician featured on our podcast, Brandi Harvey. Please check her out at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bharveymusic.com/


In this episode, you'll learn:

  • 1:57 - Grit happens when things don’t go as planned 

  • 8:21 - Three-pronged approach to managing gritty moments: 

    • Manage the problem

    • Manage the inner dialog

    • Manage external relationships

    • 12:15 - Remember your “Big Why”

    • 14:51 - Tips and useful things to remember:

      • Pivot!

      • “Surprise of the month”

      • Acknowledge the turds

      • Zoom out

      • Break things down into small steps

      • 23:00 - Mind/Body connection, The Wheel of Emotions, and where those emotions are housed in the body

      • 29:51 - Physical techniques like taking a walk, meditating, and sleeping

      • Recap:

        • Normalize the grit and expect it.

        • Recognize that we all experience grit. 

        • Learn what you need physically, emotionally, and mentally to navigate the grit in your life. 

        • Resources:

          Watch Jill’s TEDx talk on Laughter Yoga here:

          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ceNjIzoDIU

          Access The Wheel of Emotions here: https://www.isu.edu/media/libraries/counseling-and-testing/documents/Wheel-of-Emotions-Handout-(3).pdf


          Want more episodes like this one? Check these out:

          Episode 6:

          ⁠⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/Q05IoQgEdJb⁠

          Episode 7:

          ⁠https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/jSzq84o6CJb

          Episode 8:

          https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/TwAgf71z0Jb

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          Glitter, Grit, and GrowthBy Jill Johns and Shelley Sanchez