The Progress Project

Have you ever given up on a project because you stopped being excited about it? Us too. Until we learned it was possible to actually GENERATE feelings of excitement about anything we wanted! Today we're talking about exactly how to do that.

You'll learn:

• Why we shouldn't expect to stay excited about a project the whole way through
• 4 questions to ask yourself to generate excitement (or any other emotion) again
• Lots of examples of how it works in practice
• How to maintain the ability to be spontaneous, even while staying committed to what you said you'd do

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/121

FREE WORKBOOK: Download our free How to Create Your Own Mantra workbook at https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/mantra

Today we wanted to join the conversation around racism happening in the U.S. and across the world. While we are not experts ready to educate on this topic (see the resources below for that), we at least wanted to share what we've been thinking about, learning, and changing when it comes to anti-racism.

We talked about understanding personal racism vs systemic racism, how we can better teach our children not just about being inclusive but about being anti-racist, and a list of resources that have been helpful to us so far:

• Video about systemic racism on Facebook
• Instagram post about the difference between inclusive and anti-racist parenting
• Instagram live on how to talk to your kids about race from @ayanagabriellelage
• Code Switch podcast episode
• 1619 podcast
• @rachel.cargle on Instagram and her free #dothework anti-racism email course

For a full list of links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/120

It's no secret that one of our favorite, most-used tools for personal growth is using a mantra. It's the best way we know of to form new thought habits in your brain and believe something new -- which automatically helps you get closer to who you want to be.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How to find the perfect-fit mantra for you
• The practical but most important tip to choosing a mantra that is right for you
• Why you don't need to follow any rules or use any magic words
• How to move through the range of belief possibilities until you believe whatever it is you want to believe
• Specific examples of how both of us have used mantras in big (and small) ways
• A few tips on how to remember and use your new mantra

Download our free workbook, How to Create Your Own Mantra at www.jointheprogressproject.com/mantra

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/119

Wish your days felt a little more calm right now? Today's episode is going to give you 8 simple ideas for creating a calm daily rhythm that will reduce your stress level and give you the energy you need to last until the end of the day.

You'll learn:

• How to discern which activities energize you vs which activities deplete you
• The easy way to keep mornings and evenings calm for everyone in the family
• How to structure your day in alignment with your mental and physical energy
• A few tips to reset your day whenever you need it
• One simple way to signal to yourself that you've got it together

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/118

PATREON: Struggling to make the progress you want? Join our Patreon Community for just $10 a month and get access to our monthly one-on-one calls to get guidance & direction with whatever is currently holding you back. Plus you'll get access to our vault where you'll find our best resources including 20+ bonus episodes, new guided meditations, worksheets & more! Learn more at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/patreon

Do you have a loud inner critic commenting on everything you do? We're talking about what to do with that voice in your head -- how to quiet it, give attention to it, and pay more attention to our inner mentor instead.

You'll learn:

• The quickest way to quiet the inner critic
• How to recognize if the voice is yours or the inner critic's
• A meditation/visualization exercise to find out what your inner critic wants you to hear
• How to tap into the inner mentor for truth and inspiration

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/117

PATREON: Ready to make progress quicker? Join our Patreon Community for just $10 a month and get access to our monthly one-on-one calls to get guidance & direction with whatever is currently holding you back. Plus you'll get access to our vault where you'll find our best resources including 20+ bonus episodes, new guided meditations, worksheets & more! Learn more at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/patreon

In this episode, we're sharing our 10-question journal prompt formula for finding solutions to any problems you're facing.

Whether it's a relationship, a setback on a goal or habit, an obstacle with a creative project, or just something taking up space in your mind, mastering the skill of solving problems without drama is the key!

You'll learn:

1. How to improve the skill of problem solving
2. How to clarify which parts of a problem we have control over and which parts we don't
3. 10 journal prompts to help you solve your problem
4. The surprisingly important tip to working out a solution

Plus you'll hear Laura walk through the 10 steps with a problem Kristin is trying to solve right now!

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/116

PATREON: Come join us in our Patreon community to make progress quicker! Get access to monthly one-on-one calls with us to get guidance & direction with whatever is currently holding you back. Plus you'll get access to our huge vault of resources all for just $10 a month! Learn more at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/patreon

PURPOSE PROJECT SUMMIT: Come check out amazing videos & inspiration all about purpose in this incredible online summit May 14-16th. Register for free at: https://momswhoknow.idevaffiliate.com/102.html

You know how sometimes you commit to changing something in your life and it comes really easily… and other times it feels impossible to get what you want? Today we're talking about what's behind that difference: the DESIRE motivating the change.

We talked about:

• The key to making change that's fueled by a positive emotion Understanding
• WHY you want what you want
• The 3 ways to approach making any change
• A self-inquiry formula to help you journal through understanding your desires enough to desire something 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/115

TIME MANAGEMENT GUIDE: If you wish you had just a little more time to work on your creative projects while still being a great mom, be sure to check out our Time Management Guide For Creative Moms. Now available at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/shop

PATREON: We'd love to have you join us in our Patreon community where you get monthly one-on-one calls with us to go deep on ANYTHING you are working on. Plus you'll get access to our huge vault of resources all for just $10. Sign up at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/patreon

After a month of episodes on time management, you had a few more questions for us! In this episode, we're hearing and responding to your biggest questions on making time for creative projects AND being present at home and in motherhood.

You'll learn:

• What to do when your motivation for a new schedule or goal fizzles out
• How to do less housework and constrain it to get done in a certain amount of time
• A new way to think about meeting your own needs for self care
• Practical ideas to get your little kids to give you some alone time during the day
• How to avoid distraction by compartmentalizing and assigning environments
• An easy way to get our answers to your specific questions on time management (or any other topic)

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/114

Grab our Time Management Guide for Creative Moms in our shop at https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/shop

PATREON: We'd love to have you join us in our Patreon community where for $10 per month you get monthly one-on-one calls with us to go deep on ANYTHING you are working on, including time management. Plus you're getting access to our huge vault of resources, monthly bonus episodes, and our exclusive 5-step workbook to start your own progress project. Sign up at https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/patreon

When we're physically or emotionally exhausted, it's the perfect time to let ourselves experience real rest. This kind of rest is intentional, rejuvenating, and restorative.

In this episode you'll learn:

• How to know if the ways you rest and relax are actually serving you
• What restorative rest looks and feels like
• How to give yourself permission to do the things your mind and body truly need
• Laura's current mantra to make sure she's present in work, family, and rest time
• How to get the time you really need for restorative rest

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/113

Time Management Guide For Creative Moms: Ready to have regular time set aside for your creative projects, intentional time with each of your loved ones AND guilt free relaxation time...then you'll want to grab this 80+ page guide that gives you all the mindset + strategy tools to do just that!

Learn more at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/time

When we asked our listeners what they struggled with most when it comes to time management, we heard again and again: "I wish I could stop wasting time on my phone!"

We've both struggled with the exact same thing and in this episode, we're diving deep into the mindset and strategy of how to solve this problem once and for all!

We talked about:

• How to stop feeling guilty about the time you spend on your phone
• Why tools alone aren't ever going to solve the problem long term
• The most important question to ask to solve the underlying issue behind why you can't seem to stop getting distracted by your phone
• 4 specific strategies to help you feel more in control of how you use your phone

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/112

Time Management Guide For Creative Moms - We created this 80+ page guide to help you not only learn to feel more under control with everything you're already doing, but find time to start or work on those creative projects that light you up.

Learn more at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/time