The Motivation Mindset with Risa Williams

What is the difference between real confidence vs. fake confidence? What gives someone that kind of quiet strength and belief in themselves that we tend to admire? Stevon Lewis and Risa Williams discuss different types of confidence, and how we can work on building up our own confidence in everyday life. They discuss: -Moving away from seeing things in "extremes" -How we can accept where...

Do you often compare yourself to people you know or people on social media? Do you find that after you look at posts online, you start to spiral into feelings of insecurity and shame about where you're at in life?  Influencer, organizer and podcaster, Deanna Yates, talks with Risa Williams about comparison, how it makes us feel, and what we can do with these feelings to channel them into ener...

In this episode, Risa Williams talks to leadership coach and author, Trevor Stockwell, about navigating distractions and how to harness our focus in more effective ways each week. Trevor shares tools from his new book, You Lead You , about  how to get more honest with yourself how you're spending your time each day. They discuss: -Using timers to limit distractions -Removing barriers, both ph...

Do you have ADHD and struggle with spring cleaning and organization? Do you find yourself turning into a "human roomba" and struggling to complete household tasks? Join Risa Williams and Ryan Muldoon as they discuss how ADHD can affect our motivation to do household tasks and some practical steps we can take to feel motivated and engaged to finish those organizational projects. Discover...

Are emails causing you stress and anxiety? Do you avoid reading your emails or sending them sometimes? Did you know that there's something called "email apnea" where people hold their breath when opening their emails? In this episode, Erica Curtis and I discuss the effects of emails on our brains, and what we can do to limit the amount of stress we're feeling and the pressure t...

In this lively episode, Risa Williams and Stevon Lewis discuss ways we get ourselves stuck with our own thinking and the narratives that we tend to tell ourselves about our ability to do things. They discuss: Catastrophizing and Future-Predicting, two cognitive "distortions" that are very common for people to do, different thoughts you can think to start getting yourself "unstuck,&q...

Risa Williams reveals the two questions you can ask yourself each day that can lead you to much insight about how you want to be spending your future time... By asking yourself one question in the morning, and one question at night, and journaling about the answers, you can find your way to new ideas, insight, and inspiration....   Host: Risa Williams, risawilliams.com, @risawilliamstherapy Books...

Do you struggle with decluttering and getting rid of stuff because you just don't know where to begin? Risa Williams talks to minimalist, book author, and the host of Sustainable Minimalists Podcast, Stephanie Seferian , about practical ways we can start to approach getting rid of stuff we don't need and how to look at what stuff means to us in a more meaningful way. They discuss: -Our &...

Do you beat yourself up a lot for not doing things "perfectly"? Do you hold yourself to different (unfair) standards that you wouldn't hold others up to? Do you often describe yourself as a "perfectionist" to other people? Then this is the episode for you! Risa Williams dives deep into the subject of perfectionism with PR strategist and writer, Tšhegofatšo Ndabane. They di...

In this episode of The Motivation Mindset , Risa Williams talks about ADHD tools and strategies with influencer/therapist/comedian, Ryan Muldoon. They talk about common ADHD time management problems such as hyperfocus and burnout, that tend to happen when we lose our balance while trying to get stuff done. They also talk about why so many people are feeling burnt out by social media these days. Th...

Have you ever wondered if there's a way to harness everyday anger or frustration and turn it into a force that propels us forward positively? Join Erica Curtis and Risa Williams in this energetic conversation about the transformative power of working creatively with anger. In this important discussion, they delve into:  Tools from Erica's latest book, "Working with Anger Creatively:...

Do you have sneaky daily thoughts that might be holding back from decluttering and organizing your home more effectively? Deanna Yates, the "decluttering queen," returns to the show to call out those sneaky thoughts and challenge you to reframe getting rid of stuff in a more positive way. Let's drag out some old stuff and old limiting beliefs and bring them out into the light to loo...

Is there a habit you've been avoiding starting or just can't get to stick? Is there a healthy routine you want to take on, but your brain is actively resisting doing it right now? In this episode, Risa Williams talks to Fit Mess Podcast Hosts Jeremy Grater & Zach Tucker about healthy habits and how to find your "why" for moving forward with positive changes. They discuss: -...

Why do our New Year's Goals and Resolutions tend to stress us out so much? Risa Williams talks with writer, Tšhegofatšo Ndabane, and therapist, Mollie Volinsky, about how we can set New Year's resolutions in a kinder way that actually sticks! They discuss: -Reframing January as "Reset Month" -Looking at things seasonally instead of monthly -Learning to be less harsh and extreme...

Do you have trouble saying "no" to things around the holidays? Do you rush around trying to keep everyone happy at the expense of your own mental, emotional and physical wellbeing? In this episode, Risa Williams and Erica Curtis discuss how to have healthy holiday boundaries and look at what you value the most during the holidays, to avoid tipping over into stress. They discuss: -Overboo...

Do you ever feel your stress spike on Sunday night because of everything you're thinking about doing the following week? Do you often find yourself fighting off the "Sunday Scaries" - that anxiety that tends to occur at the end of the weekend? Risa Williams talks to podcast host, mom and dentist, Toni-Ann Mayembe of Real Happy Mom Podcast, about The Sunday Scaries, and how we can se...

How can having a weekly routine set you up to focus on what you need to do more effectively? In this episode, Risa Williams invites back Wally Rashid, CEO of Woodland Pulse, to discuss Weekly Routines. They talk about ways you can set yourself up in the beginning of the week to complete things you need to do, as well as how to do a weekly review for the next week, to set your intentions going forw...

In this episode of The Motivation Mindset, Risa Williams and Erica Curtis discuss "hygge" and the art of "coziness." What is the psychological feeling of cozy and how do we create it for ourselves? How do we become more mindful and present about feeling cozy during the winter months? They talk about: -Learning to label feelings of cozy as they're happening -What Hygge mean...

In this special holiday episode, Risa Williams and Erica Curtis discuss gratitude and appreciation. Why is gratitude so important for us to practice on a daily basis? Studies have shown it helps our immune systems, our moods, our hearts, and even our cholesterol levels! But how do we practice it in a way that we will actually feel it? They discuss: -Daily acts of gratitude -Appreciating yourself a...

Have you ever wanted to switch careers but fear and anxiety stopped you from moving? Did you ever feel like you're on the wrong track with things but you didn't how to make the leap over to something new that you enjoyed more?  Then, this episode is for you. Risa WIlliams talks to Wally Rashid, the founder of Woodland Pulse, who followed his bliss and switched over from a career in medic...

Do you ever have trouble switching gears and transitioning from one thing to the next? Do you feel like it can be stressful to have to go in and out of different modes?  Do you find it's hard to contain emotions effectively and then have to transition into work or other responsibilities?  Join Risa Williams as she talks to Mollie Volinsky,  LCSW, and owner of Juniper Therapeutic Services in P...

What is the difference between taking a regular photo and taking a "mindful photo"? Are selfies pulling us out of the present moment or getting us into it?  And how can we use taking photos on our phones more deliberately to calm us down each day?  Explore the fascinating subject of using daily photography as a calming tool with Risa Williams and Erica Curtis. They'll talk about: -W...

How is your relationship with money? Do you feel like you have enough of it or do you feel like you always need more of it? Do you feel like you're worth money or do you feel like money doesn't like you ? Let's look at what's often a stress-inducing subject and try to lighten up the way we're seeing it, so that we can help ourselves get to happier place with the idea of mo...

Have you taken yourself out on an "artist's date" recently? Do you struggle to find time in your busy schedule to do anything creative? In this special episode of The Creative Toolkit , Risa Williams talks to Miguel Chavez, a TV actor, and Mike Sonksen, a professor and poet, about how to create space to get creative. We're all so busy these days, how do we find a consistent spa...

What are the "clutter zones" of your home? And how much clutter can you tolerate on a weekly basis? What effect is clutter having on your brain on a daily basis? Risa Williams and Erica Curtis clean-up connotations associated with cleaning and getting organized in this special Brain Boost episode called: Fall Organization . Fall can be a busy a time with school starting again, upcoming h...