The Intentional Advantage

We can allow Fear to dominate or dictate our lives, or we can take charge. In today's mini episode, I'll give you a little trick for looking fear in the face - the FEAR Method. Each letter stands for something different you can do each time you feel that beating in your chest and the need to run from your situation.

Do you often look around and feel that the grass is always greener on the other side as you compare your journey to others? I'll share how we can move past the Grass is Greener Syndrome, which causes perfectionism, FOMO and lack of motivation. Today, we'll turn this stumbling block into a starting block so your time and energy is focused on you, not the fantasies of the other side of the fence.

What's In This Episode:

• How to overcome constant comparisons and the idea that the grass is always greener
• The truth behind social media and how to shift your misconceptions
• How social media plays into our need to compare and how you can shift your mindset
• Learn how to stop trying to build success on top of insecurity
• Taking 3 actionable steps to quit comparing your journey to others

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Too often we are so busy trying to get all our work done that we forget to stop and celebrate the wins. Today I'm sharing a recent experience I had while chatting at a conference where I realized that I'm not alone in feeling this way. In this mini episode, I'm talking about why compliments and celebrations are so hard for us to receive.

Writer, speaker and entrepreneur, Jeff Goins, is on the show today discussing the stumbling blocks he, and others who work creatively, have personally experienced. He shares why the 'starving artist' is a myth and how we can use obstacles and setbacks to help us accomplish our goals, not suffer through them. After listening to our interview, you'll gain the insight and mindset that will allow you to shift your path and goals in the right direction.

What's In This Episode:

• How to pivot, or move forward after you've failed or hit a stumbling block
• Using your obstacles as resources to guide you down the right path
• Why it's important to be stubborn about your vision and flexible with details
• Building bridges towards taking opportunities and creating change
• The Starving Artist Myth: How to stop disqualifying yourself before you try

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Earlier this week on the podcast, we talked about Imposter Syndrome… something everyone deals with when we don't fully comprehend our accomplishments and feel good enough. For today's mini episode, I'll share a helpful anecdote from author Neil Gaiman about his interaction with a famous person and their mutual feeling of Imposter Syndrome. Learn how striving to do our best is exactly what we should be aiming for in our lives.

Have you ever felt that you didn't deserve your achievements or earn your success? It's common to devalue our worth and feel that we don't fit in - this is called Imposter Syndrome. Today, I'm sharing how this ties into perfectionism and procrastination, and how it may be holding you back from living your most productive and happy life. Learn the 5 strategies you can use right away to beat Imposter Syndrome so you can move forward and appreciate your journey and accomplishments.

What's In This Episode:

• Understand what Imposter Syndrome is and how it ties into perfectionism
• How good feedback from others can help you feel more secure in your accomplishments
• Actionable tips for shifting your mindset and combating your negative feelings about yourself
• Learn 5 quick strategies to defeat Imposter Syndrome for good

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Perfectionism stops people from completing their work - yes, but even worse… it often stops people from beginning their work. Today, I'm sharing an insightful excerpt on the perfectionist attitude from Elizabeth Gilbert's Big Magic. In today's mini episode, you'll learn how perfectionism disguises itself as a good thing and why it's actually a waste of time and could be the culprit in holding you back.

We're starting season 6 off by discussing one of our biggest stumbling blocks that can get in the way of living a productive, happy life: Perfectionism. I'll share the two types of perfectionists with you and how perfectionism is a learned habit… which is good news because that means we can unlearn it! Discover the 5 things you can start doing right now so you change your perfectionist mindset for good.

What's In This Episode:

• Why seeking perfection is keeping you from the life you want
• Find out which of the two types of perfectionists you may be
• Realize how perfectionism is a learned habit (and how to unlearn it!)
• Understand how the words you use to define yourself can affect your daily life
• Learn 5 steps to transform your perfectionism stumbling block into a starting block

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Just last November, John and I celebrated his grandfather's 100th birthday. Clifford lives a very active life - even at 100, so I'm sharing tips from his own life about how he invested in himself. From being active mentally and physically, to his daily routines and social habits… this is how you live a healthy 100 years. As we end season 5 today, I encourage you to keep investing in yourself so you too can live life to your fullest.

We need to manage our energy, not our time, and that starts with understanding where our energy sources come from. Today, I'm sharing actionable tips for how you can focus in on these different areas, from physical to spiritual, so that you are your biggest priority. As we end season 5 today, I know you'll walk away feeling prepared and ready to be more invested in yourself than ever before.

What's In This Episode:

• The importance of shifting your focus so you can use energy wisely.
• Actionable tips for maximizing energy physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually.
• How to invest in yourself and prioritize YOU when someone else is managing the tasks and schedule.
• The best way to invest in yourself by creating an intentional mindset.

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