The Davina Podcast

Years ago, with little children at home, I loved being a mom (I still do!).

It was a lot of work and effort.

I was exhausted some days and at my wits' end.

On many other days, I was patient and content and happy.

I wanted more, though.

I knew I had more to give in other ways, too.

Investing in growth instead of safety feels a little scary but as Byron Katie says, "The best stock market you can invest in is yourself."

You are your most valuable asset. When you are strong and confident you become a powerful example to those around you, especially your own little family.

I've seen that in huge ways in my own life over the last couple of years.

SHOW NOTES:

Loving What Is by Byron Katie

FREE download: Perfectionism vs. Paralysis (from episode 24)

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First published here: http://lifewithdavina.com/daily-1-x-34-invest-inyou/

For years, I thought there was something wrong if I wasn't happy all the time.

It seemed like I was missing something.

I had a great life, an awesome family, a wonderful home, a business I enjoy...

Why wasn't I happy all the time?

Why did I get discouraged and disappointed when I had so many reasons to be hopeful and excited?

In this episode we explore those questions and the three things I discovered over the years that have made a huge difference to the way I now see my life, family, and business.

SHOW NOTES:

FREE DOWNLOAD: Perfectionism vs. Optimalism

From Here To Serenity by Jane Nelsen

Happy 50% of the Time by Brooke Castillo

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

The Pursuit of Perfection by Tal Ben Shahar

"The Atonement: All for All" by Bruce C. Hafen

Creating Affluence: The A-Z Steps to a Richer Life by Deepak Chopra

"Tomorrow the Lord Will Do Wonders Among You" by Jeffrey Holland

"Lest Ye Be Wearied and Faint in Your Minds" by Neal A. Maxwell

Are you feeling like you ought to be happier?

Would you like to figure out how to be more present in your life and stop being disappointed in your husband or kids?

Sign up for your FREE coaching call with me today. You will be grateful to yourself that you did!

I promise, you will come away from the call with clarity and a blueprint for living a fuller, happier life.

First published at: http://lifewithdavina.com/episode-24-perfectionism-and-paralysis/

A couple of years ago I launched a workshop I thought was great!

I had ONE person express interest.

And then they did NOT sign up.

I wanted to be discouraged. I wanted to be bummed, angry, mad, frustrated...

I wanted to be a lot of things.

This episode is what I learned...

SHOW NOTES:

Turning Pro

Doctrine and Covenants 19:16-17

1 Nephi 17:2-3, 20-22

Would you like to stop suffering, stop letting discouragement get you down, and start living with greater purpose and control over your life? Sign up for your FREE coaching session right now. I promise, you won't regret it. You'll be so glad you did this one little thing for yourself.

First published here: http://lifewithdavina.com/daily-1-x-33-you-can-suffer-or-you-can-trust/

If you're a Harry Potter fan you know there's plenty in those stories for everyone to be worried and anxious over.

From The Chamber of Secrets to Voldemort and everything in between. Not to mention the homework, enemies, and friends.

Insert Professor Trelawny with her constant predictions of doom and it seems there's no reason not to be angsty.

We think there's some ridiculousness there with her but is she really that far off from the way we feel occasionally?

Let's talk about that today...

SHOW NOTES:

Harry Potter Book Series

Psalm 56:3

Loving What Is by Byron Katie

Accepting Pain podcast episode by Brooke Castillo

'Why We Worry' Research with James Clear

Ready to face your worry and anxiety? Schedule your FREE coaching call right now! Let's set YOU free!

First published here: http://lifewithdavina.com/daily-1-x-32-worry-and-anxiety/

We were rear-ended on a cross country trip last year.

It could have been terrible.

Amazingly, we all took it in stride.

Wondering how we are going to respond in the big moments of life can seem like an unknown.

Practicing everyday routines of creating instead of reacting, meditating first thing in the morning instead of opening up Facebook, deciding to put helpful energy into projects instead of criticism.

All of these daily practices prepared us for this moment.

SHOW NOTES:

D&C 29:31-32

Would you like to practice for the big moments in life? Would you like to know how you would respond if something difficult happened? Schedule your FREE coaching session today! You'll be so glad you did!

First published here: http://lifewithdavina.com/episode-31-practicing-daily-for-the-big-stuff/

Only boring people do the same thing everyday...

That is what I used to think...

Until I realized that all the successful people I know have patterns and routines they follow.

Those patterns and routines compound over time.

In fact, every single person has routines.

Some helpful.

Some not so helpful.

Creating routines which serve your best self is a matter of being intentional.

A little less flying by the seat of our pants.

In a surprising turn of events...

at least surprising to me...

is finding more freedom in having intentional routines than in believing I'm a fly by the seat of my pants person.

SHOW NOTES:

Playing Big by Tara Mohr

15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John Maxwell

Are you tired of flying by the seat of your pants? Would you like a plan that will really, truly work for your life?

Sign up for your FREE personalized! You will walk away from our FREE coaching session with both clarity and a plan! Exciting, right?

First published here: http://lifewithdavina.com/episode-23-commitment/

It can be so tempting to hope for growth within the safety of everything we already do and know.

Growth is beyond what we know...it's a step into the mystery of what we don't know about ourselves when we go about our day without paying attention.

Who would you be if you allowed yourself to do and be more than you are now?

Trust your instinct, intuition, and imagination.

Step into the mystery and the unknown.

There is a seed of truth in you that knows exactly what that means...

a part of you knows exactly what the next step is.

SHOW NOTES:

Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield

Have you been wanting to step into something bigger? Do you have a dream you wish you could do? Davina will help you get clarity and action plan to make it happen.

Sign up for your free 15 minute session today. Listen to your instinct, intuition, and imagination and take a step into mystery and come out with clarity, vision, and a plan.

First published here: http://lifewithdavina.com/daily-1-x-30-your-best-self-is-outside-your-comfort-zone/

There's a village in Africa with an awesome forgiveness practice each Christmas Eve.

I decided I wanted to do the same practice...except everyday of the year.

Forgiveness is amazing!

There is confidence and freedom and carefree-ness when we repent.

SHOW NOTES:

Are you holding onto something? Would you like to know how to let it go? Sign up for a FREE coaching session with me. I promise, you'll walk away with clarity and an action plan.

You've got nothing to lose. CLICK HERE to book your free coaching session! I'm so excited to talk with you!

First published here: http://lifewithdavina.com/daily-1-x-29-forgiveness/

Last summer, our family created Hogwarts Camp for kids who love Harry Potter.

From idea to creation it was launched in less than three weeks.

Sounds a little crazy, right?

That's the way we roll sometimes. haha!

It was challenging, took some very focused effort and work, and some all-nighters.

I'm not saying you've got to pull all-nighters but I have a feeling you have some stuff in your life that's not proving to be easy...this episode is for you...

SHOW NOTES:

Do We Trust Him? Hard Is Good by Stanley G. Ellis

A League Of Their Own movie

Harry Potter books

Are you good at doing hard stuff but the cheerful part is elusive to you? Or would you like to get better at pushing through to the other side and break through your challenges?

Either way, I invite you to sign up for a FREE Coaching Call today! I promise, you've got nothing to lose.

First published here: http://lifewithdavina.com/daily-1-x-28-cheerfully-doing-hard-stuff/

What does stress and second hand smoke have in common? If you guessed 'complaining' you'd be correct!

Complaining actually affects your health and well being.

Ready to get more healthy fast? This is the episode for you!

Join the 'no complaining' challenge with me.

SHOW NOTES:

Psalm 77:3 in The Bible

Psalm 144:14-15 in The Bible

The Science of Complaining

A Complaint Free World by Will Bowen

Ready to stop complaining? Would you like to get some clarity in your life and an action plan to more forward? Sign up for your FREE Coaching Call today! CLICK HERE and let's make something awesome happen in your life.

First published here: http://lifewithdavina.com/episode-22-complaining/