How we've always thought about it: You can't teach an old dog new tricks, and your thoughts and beliefs are pretty static. But you CAN change your thoughts and believe in new possibilities. Reframing your thoughts is a practice, that requires practice! This episode first features a giant rant about the Supreme Court, and then we start talking about how to shift your self-belief from a self-sabotaging spiral to a more affirming thought that feels just as true and inspires you to take action. Using the phrase "What if" to help you examine the possibilities is a great tool to reframe a negative thought. Listen and learn! 

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Thanks to Leave Nelson B for music and Jen Hearn for photography.

HAPPY 50TH EPISODE!!!! 

Before we dive in I want to let you know that my dog, Gwendoline, was eating an envelope and is very loud toward the end of this episode. I edited out as much as I could! Please forgive her, she is new to podcasting. 

OKAY Let's talk about rest! What we know about rest and why it's good: We need it to live! In this episode I offer tips and advice for setting yourself up for a restful bedtime and morning routine to help you de-stress and reduce anxiety as you're trying to wind down your brain for bed. 

And then we talk about the fact that not everyone has the same access to rest and recovery, and this is what leads to burnout! 

The ugliest part of rest? The fact that it's SO uncomfortable and often feels like a battle, and we try to rush it and get back to work thinking we rested long enough already. You probably need like 500x more rest than that. 

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Thanks to Leave Nelson B for music and Jen Hearn for photography! 

See y'all next time! 

How we've always thought about it: You need to go for your dreams "in your prime." When you're young and have the energy. Before you "settle down." Adults need to have serious careers. Or if you're creating something new and following a passion, you have to get it up and running FAST for it to be worthy. 

But y'all. There's no deadline on your dreams and it takes as long as it takes to do without hustling. Pacing yourself means going as slow as you can while maintaining consistency, evaluating along the way, and being compassionate with yourself. All that stuff about getting it done fast is just thoughts. 

The poem I read at the top of the episode can be found here: https://soulpassages.wordpress.com/2017/08/31/the-boat

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Hey y'all! This week we are talking about the non-negotiables in your life. And work, rest, and play. What are the MUSTS for your basic needs and boundaries? This could look like work hours, bedtime routines, limits around socializing, and more. Let's dive right in! 

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Thanks to Leave Nelson B for music and Jen Hearn for photography! Stay hydrated and I'll see you next week. 

Hey — you don't have to burn out in order to feel that you deserve to take it easy. (In fact, if you are burned out you probably feel guilty about it). In this episode I'm joined by my friend and client Abi, here to have a conversation about shifting her priorities from work work work to rest as a result of chronic illness. But even if you're not chronically ill, you need to rest way more than you already are. 

My challenge to you in this episode: schedule rest and fun BEFORE productivity the next time you make your to-do list. 

Catch Abi on Instagram @SkyeSimply or her blog SkyeSimply.com – or in the Run Like Hell Toward Happy Community on Facebook! Facebook.com/groups/runlikehelltowardhappy. 

Thanks to Leave Nelson B for music and Jen Hearn for photography!

Y'all. Buckle up! We are talking privilege, power, and how to use yours to uplift others rather than hiding in it like boo hoo, I shouldn't tell my story. YES TELL YOUR STORY. AND ALSO PAVE THE WAY FOR OTHERS TO DO IT TOO. I'm here with my friend Serena Hicks, BIG Happy Money coach, to talk a little about money, a little about business, and a LOT about how to prove the possible and model empowerment and truth for everyone around you, in a love-led revolution. 

You can find Serena at SerenaHicks.com, on instagram at instagram.com/xoxoserenahicks, and facebook at facebook.com/serenahicksaf 

Check out the latest Run Like Hell Toward Happy offers to put what you're learning into action at runlikehelltowardhappy.com/offer and join the community at facebook.com/groups/runlikehelltowardhappy! 

As always, thanks to Leave Nelson B for music and Jen Hearn for photography. 

When asked that fateful question, "What do you do?" we lead with our day jobs. WHY? There's so much more to you than what you do to make money, and there's more to your day job than just your job title. Whether you're introducing yourself to describe your career or your passion project, Ken Schneck is here to help you craft a killer elevator pitch to get to the heart of your story in four sentences or less. 

Find out more about Ken at kenschneck.com, and check out the elevator pitch resource he mentioned at tinyurl.com/elevatorpitchplease! 

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Thank you to Leave Nelson B for music and Jen Hearn for photography. 

We aren't learning how to stop hustling so we can be more productive in different ways or fit new things into the space left behind — we're doing it so we can actually, sustainably, do LESS. This episode is all about how to maintain the space you've created as you've unlearned the hustle, featuring a homework assignment to schedule yourself some rest and examine the thoughts that come up when you do so. 

We also hear from Ash Powers, a client of mine who had to give up a really big goal — xer bachelor's degree — because of shifting priorities when COVID hit in 2020. Xe shares the story of deciding to quit school and allow the rest of life (being a parent, being creative, enjoying life) to take up the space it deserved. Also, Ash is a very colorful speaker and there are five bloopers at the end of this episode I hope you enjoy! 

You can find Ash on Instagram @WitchyWatercolors, on TikTok @MassivePainInTheDeck, on Patreon @LovingSeaTarot (https://www.patreon.com/LovingSeaTarot) and SOON at ashesgrimoire.com. 

As always thank you to Leave Nelson B for music and Jen Hearn for photography. 

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The Belief: We must strive for perfection for our own self growth, so we burn out from trying to be and do everything that is expected of us. The Reality: Billionaires and industries profit off your doubts, fears, and insecurities and you can STOP giving in to their messaging and manipulations. It is an act of resistance to be your amazing self regardless of what other people think is normal or appropriate. In this episode we're tackling what it means to perform perfection and presentation in all aspects of life — home, work, even the grocery store. 

This episode has a very special guest, my friend Sarah, who shares her story of anxiety and panic in the face of going back to the office. Not because of mask protocols or work stress, but because of her belief that she would need to spend hundreds of dollars on looking "professional" again (until she realized she didn't). 

Check out Jodi-Ann Burey's TEDx Talk, "The myth of bringing your full, authentic self to work" here: https://www.ted.com/talks/jodi_ann_burey_the_myth_of_bringing_your_full_authentic_self_to_work/

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Thank you to Leave Nelson B for music and Jen Hearn for photography! 

Quitting has a bad reputation, but it's a great skill to be able to walk away from things that no longer serve you. Whether it's quitting a job, quitting being a people pleaser, or simply unfollowing accounts on social media that make you feel bad, learning when to quit is an invaluable asset in your toolbox. This episode is all about why and how to call it quits — featuring an interview with JD Dharmasurya of the Our Front Porch podcast about her long and storied history of all the hobbies, projects, and businesses she's quit. 

Check out JD's podcast group on Facebook to be notified when the season starts: https://www.facebook.com/groups/265620908999666

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Thank you to Leave Nelson B for music and Jen Hearn for photography!