The Progress Project

Something that keeps coming up for us recently is the power we each have to determine the answers we need for ourselves.

We often find ourselves looking outward for answers and advice. But we've found that the BEST way to change for real is through a process of self-inquiry -- asking ourselves really good questions and training ourselves to find answers.

In this episode, we're talking about:

• How to solve any problem, apply any concept to your life, or make progress on any project
• Finding freedom from seeking opinions from others before making decisions
• Choosing an energy of curiosity rather than frustration when finding answers
• Translating others' ideas to your specific situation
• Taking ownership of your solutions and ideas -- and why that's so powerful
• And don't miss the 9 powerful journaling prompt ideas in our show notes to get you started in your own process of self-inquiry!

SHOWNOTES: Find our 9 journaling prompts we share in this episode + overview or episode & links we mentioned at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/81

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In today's episode, we're talking about how to approach our learning and education with more intention.

We are in constant information overload, so it's easy to spend so much time consuming knowledge that we feel overwhelmed and frustrated -- or we don't take the time to apply what we're learning.

We're talking about how to approach our learning and research with careful intention so we can use our time well, discern the right information for us, and move forward with confidence.

We talked about:

• Why it matters so much to decide ahead of time how you want to learn and what kind of resource would be ideal
• The power of diving deep into one resource or with one mentor
• How to find the right education for YOU
• 5 tips to avoid feeling overwhelmed when consuming information to solve a problem

SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/80

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If you're like most of us, feeling overwhelmed is a regular part of everyday life. But what if it didn't have to be?

In this episode, we're diving into the question of whether we can truly find a way out of feeling overwhelmed on a regular basis.

We talked about:

• How to know if your level of overwhelm is a problem or not
• The idea that being overwhelmed is a choice
• 8 practical strategies to stop feeling overwhelmed and anxious right away
• The ways constantly feeling overwhelmed might be prideful
• Alternatives to overwhelm (and thoughts that can help you feel that way)
• Reconnecting to your greater purpose to create a life that doesn't feel overwhelming in the first place

SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/79

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We all are bombarded by distractions everywhere we turn -- things that stop us or slow us down when trying to do what matters most.

How can we stop feeling controlled by these distractions to check our phones every few minutes, see the latest notifications, try to multitask, or to grab a snack as you walk past the kitchen pantry?

We're talking about all this and more:

• How to deal with the distractions in practical ways
• Why it matters to train yourself to not give into a distraction when it shows up
• 4 important questions to ask yourself to discover your biggest distractions & discover why it matters to you to overcome them
• 6 ways to prevent being sidetracked when the urge to be distracted appears
• How to teach your kids the importance of not interrupting or distracting you

SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/78

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In this episode, we're talking about the peaks and troughs we all face in every area of life.

C.S. Lewis called it the law of undulation and said that the closest we can get to constancy is this idea of undulation: "a repeated return to a level from which we repeatedly fall back, a series of troughs and peaks."

We often think our personal growth should be on a straight upward trajectory, always ascending and improving, but in reality, things are continually in flux despite our best efforts.

Kristin shares her current experience being in a spiritual trough and the learning that is taking place because of it. And we share our ideas about how to accept these phases of life without so much resistance in hopes to strengthen our spirituality.

SHOWNOTES: For a blog recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/77

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We're a little extra chatty on this episode because we're interviewing our husbands today!

Bryce (Laura's husband) and Kenny (Kristin's husband) allowed us to pick their brilliant brains about their own approach to personal growth, friendship, and living a fulfilling life.

We talked about:

• The background of our 9-year friendship
• How Kenny and Bryce each approach their own progress and learning
• Their approach to fitting in hobbies and things they love despite professional demands
• Making time for what's important and saying no without guilt
• Kenny's sweet advice on parenthood
• And we finished off with a little game-show-inspired quiz to get to know Bryce & Kenny a bit better. :)

SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/76

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It seems like everyone knows someone who has experienced a struggle with infertility -- or maybe you have struggled with it yourself.

In this episode, Kristin shares her experience dealing with infertility along with some thoughts on how to manage it, as well as what someone can do to help a loved one struggling with it.

We talked about:

• The best thing you can offer someone going through infertility
• Why a trial that seems so wrong is actually the most right thing for us
• What makes acceptance so much more powerful than resistance
• Why Kristin doesn't like the idea of "battling" infertility
• Specific things to say and ways to offer help
• How the hard stuff in life allows for connection and compassion

SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/75

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In this episode, we wanted to chat about how our summers are going and what we can do to either keep things going well or pivot so the season can end on a high note.

Often we have high expectations for how we'll prepare for or celebrate a certain time of year and end up disappointed when the reality isn't as thrilling as we'd planned!

We chatted about:

• Taking the pressure off ourselves
• The one question to ask to ensure a successful summer
• What to let go of this season
• How to take a little time for yourself (spoiler alert: spend $20 on a babysitter!)
• What to do when you wish you had a better "summer body" ;)
• Helping your kids overcome boredom and find more creativity

SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/74

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This episode is for anyone who has or dreamed of having their own business!

We could talk about business all day (and sometimes we do) and we know lots of our listeners are creative people who love the idea of starting a business that supports their creative work.

We chatted about:

• How business itself can be an amazing form of creativity
• What to do if you feel the pull to turn your creative passion into a business
• Why you need to focus on strategy AND mindset
• The 3 super simple steps to start any business
• How to get the word out
• How to find ease within the growing stages of business
• Finding the time to make it happen

SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/73

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In today's episode, we hear some very exciting news from Laura, along with a conversation about how to prepare for a big change!

Any kind of major life change (even if it's good) can throw you into a tailspin. But in our conversation, we share 5 steps that give you confidence and help you prepare for whatever is happening in your life.

We chat about:

1. What most of us do first when facing something new and why it's a mistake
2. The absolute best thing to do instead
3. The simple way Laura has dramatically improved her own intuition and spirituality
4. A few practical ways you can prepare for a life change
5. How you can dive deeper into becoming your best self Plus, don't miss our news at the end about the exciting new additions to Patreon that will allow us to personally help you find more fulfillment, live purposefully, and actually apply the things we're always talking about.

SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/72

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