The Intentional Advantage

Quitting is one of those things that's been given a bad wrap but, in reality, can be great on your journey toward reaching your goals. Quitting isn't easy, especially because a lot of people believe that winners never quit. But what if I told you that wasn't accurate? What if I said that winners actually quit quite often? In this episode, we'll be chatting about quitting what no longer serves us. I'll be talking about using constraints to laser in on what's most important and using those as safeguards to guide you to your goals and ambitions.

What's In This Episode:

Eliminating the negative connotation associated with quitting

Permitting ourselves to quit what doesn't serve you

Using constraints to laser in on what's most important and push you toward growth

It's time to turn "stuck" on its head and begin to use it as leverage to create the success and happiness you want. We've all had those moments where we feel like we just want to throw the covers on over our heads. In this episode, we're talking about getting past those moments where we feel stuck. I share how to reframe how you look at low points, my tips for overcoming feeling stuck, and using the traps that can make you feel stuck as an opportunity for growth and testing new boundaries.

What's In This Episode:

Reframing how you look at low points in your life

How to deal with life's highs and lows

Tracking the progress you've made toward your goals

How to find your peak periods of productivity

You can't pour from an empty cup. We've talked about this idea a few times on the show, and it's so true. I couldn't wait to bring on my friend, Kristen Ley, founder of Thimblepress, to chat about celebrating little wins, taking care of your wellbeing, and so much more. We dive into everything from getting back to her North Star, to gaining back her mental and physical health. She shares why you need to learn to say no to the things that don't serve yourself or your purpose and why she's such a big believer in having a morning routine to set your day up for success.

What's In This Episode:

Detoxing from the lifestyle of doing everything for everybody

Creating a morning routine to set yourself up for success

The number one rule for maintaining harmony in your life

How to celebrate your wins, big or small

People-pleasing at the expense of yourself can be so destructive. As women, a lot of us fall victim to the collective issues of chronically apologizing, and this affects us in all areas of our lives. It's time we start taking note from powerful women in the world who are doing their thing, on their own terms, without apologizing for it. In this episode, I'm going to talk about honing in on the confidence to be boldly and unapologetically you. I discuss being more direct, using the five-second rule to help yourself overcome chronic apologies, and starting to embrace your true self.

What's In This Episode:

How to be more direct

Moving on from your people-pleasing ways

How to do what you want unapologetically

Learning to be confidently and boldly you

Giving yourself space to really think before you speak by employing the 5-second rule

The way you tell your own story becomes your truth. In this episode, I discuss how to take control over who you desire to be by aligning your narrative with a positive lens and writing your own story. I talk about overcoming the stories you've told yourself, the impact of having a positive outlook, and how to become more comfortable with the titles you claim. I also share stories about my own self-discovery and how I continue to bring light to the darkness I faced.

What's In This Episode:

Shutting down narratives that do not serve you

How to align your narrative with a positive lens

How to step out of our comfort zone

Have you ever had one of those days where you've woken up in a bad mood, or where you were having a good day until life presented you with a curveball that completely threw your good mood off course? Today I am sharing how to start to embrace the changes that life throws at you and how to use them for growth. You'll learn how to rise above negative mood shifts and how to acknowledge the choices you make, especially when it pertains to your mood. And together, we'll tap into some strategies you can use to overcome internal emotional battles.

What's In This Episode:

Rethinking your mindset and how you deal with setbacks

Taking control over your moods and learning to manage them more effectively

Developing your emotional intelligence and mood management muscles

Pinpointing shifts in your mood to get to the root cause of what you're feeling

Superpowers are often confused as reserved for our favorite characters in comic books or on the big screen. But what if I told you that you could harness your own superpowers? In this episode, I share how to figure out what superpowers you have by looking at your strengths, passions, and focus. I also dive into why you should hone in on your strengths and skills to help you blaze a unique path toward success.

What's In This Episode:

How to tap into your own power

Blazing your own trail on the path to success

Why comparing yourself to others does not serve you

Are you ready to embrace a life filled with more positivity? Then you'll love today's conversation with guest Meaghan B. Murphy who believes that you should search for the Yay! every day. Meaghan is a multi-platform media junkie with a 20-plus year magazine career at Teen People, Cosmopolitan, and Self. She is also the current executive editor for Good Housekeeping and is working on her debut novel, The Fully Charged Life, which will make its debut in 2021. We talked about how learning to be grateful, and practice gratitude has changed her life for the better after tragically losing her father to cancer. She shares her practice for being more present and how learning to say "no" has helped her tremendously in her life and career.

What's In This Episode:

How to look for the good every day

How to get comfortable with saying no to what does not serve you

Learning to trust your gut

The 3 F's Meaghan uses before making any decisions

Strategies to be more present

Becoming the person you dream of takes a lot of self-reflection and diving into the past to figure out who you wish to be in the future. Your history holds many pearls of wisdom that can help you map out where you want to go and what direction to take. Today I am talking about using your past as a springboard and motivator to help you move forward. I'll be sharing the importance of sitting in discomfort, reflecting on who you've been, and permitting yourself to let go of the past.

What's In This Episode:

Using your past as a springboard to move forward

Accepting and reframing the way that you look at your past

Reflecting on who you used to be and how you feel about who you want to become

Deciding where you want to be and mapping out the direction you'll take to get there

With a new year upon us, it's only natural to be thinking about your goals and what you hope to accomplish. There are so many ways to approach goals, but sometimes looking at them from a new lens can make them feel less daunting and more attainable. As we begin a new season of this podcast, I really want to focus on creating You 2.0 and making small tweaks to get ourselves on track to who we ultimately want to be. That's why today's episode is all about goal setting and finding joy in the experience of the journey toward your goals.

What's In This Episode:

Setting goals to make sure you're on the path to your ideal life

Paying attention to lessons learned and resources gathered

Focusing less on what you want to do and more on how you want to feel

Using the SMART goal method as a framework to help you achieve what you want

Finding joy in the experience and journey toward the goal