When unprecedented events keep coming, the overwhelm and rage can set the stage for overhauls. The hot fire of anger cannot be the primary motivating factor. This week's episode addresses the grief and reactivity that many of us millennials are experiencing. Where we have the urge to speed up, we actually need to slow down and create sustainable change for our futures.

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Our relationship with self care is often messy because we are shifting between extremes of productivity and numbing out. Instead of riding the wave, we begin reflecting on how we have acclimated to such extremes, the long term results of that, and begin shifting into a more sustainable way of living. If you believe that rest must be earned or the only way to play hard is to work hard...this episode is the kind call out you need.

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Often times we don't want to mess with teaching others how to support us because we don't have the time to correct mistakes. However, the buildup and burnout of doing it all can cause an even bigger mess. I break down the thought patterns that might keep our people pleasing going and where to begin loosening the grip on our need for control.

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Attention perfectionistic procrastinators and overwhelmed operators...a reason why your self care doesn't feel good is because of your backlog. This might be your body needing to rest, organizing that closet, or beginning to start the task that keeps getting put off. We break down how the backlog impacts our mindset and I offer some questions to help you face what's bogging you down.

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I know you have heard me say this and I feel it is important to say again....everything cannot be important all at once. To help us overachievers and burned out perfectionists better sustain life, we have to begin asking "what is my intention behind this?" Once we have a REAL idea of our intention, we can become more creative in how we get those needs met.

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Comparisons are appealing because they confirm our negative perceptions about ourselves. Yes it may suck being mean to yourself...but it can feel oddly familiar. I get honest about why comparisons are harmful and how we begin shifting our perspective. This episode is for my people that struggle with self compassion and are hard on themselves.

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Boundaries need to be established to reduce resentment in relationships. The payoff is so great, but the guilt that comes with boundary setting often overpowers the boundary! I break down how guilt is a sticky feeling for people pleasers and how we can begin challenging our unfair expectations.

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Times like this week can impact our willingness and comfort levels with fun. I discuss how to make fun something that's incorporated--not solely earned. We also discuss how novelty can be a solid support if fun is just not in the cards. 

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The to-do list will never stop...but you can. I break down how we can bring more sustainability to our day to day lives and begin pausing more frequently. This is a great listen for anyone struggling with overwhelm or exhaustion. 

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Perfectionism thrives in isolation and we all know that feeling far too well. I discuss the importance of going against the narrative that being helped is burdensome. It's the call out we all need.

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