Early Accountability

On this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, Kimi gives an overview of the 8 domains of wellness, which she recommends you think through as you are considering your own well-being. These dimensions intertwine and come together to manifest your overall well-being, but it is helpful to go through the exercise of thinking through each one individually as well. Environmental – How well your su...

A brief summary of this episode

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Kimi has returned from her unplanned but very necessary sabbatical! And she talks on this episode about why she had to take some time away and how to know if you need to step away from something in your own life. This message has been very prevalent since the 2020 Summer Olympics (in July-August 2021) when Simone Biles chose not to compete in several gymnastics events due to mental health challeng...

The topic of this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast is stepping out on faith. Whether you are religious or not, you have likely encountered a time in your life when you could choose to stay where you are or step out in faith that something bigger is ahead. By choosing to get out of your comfort zone and entrust the results to a higher power, you have to potential to achieve great goals....

During the process of goal activation, you are sure to run into discouragements and obstacles, and maybe these cause you to feel like you aren’t making progress towards your goals. But you may be surprised how much progress you really are making, even when you don’t see it. Tracking your progress towards your goals is an excellent way to stay motivated and on track along the way. Here are the Earl...

On this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, Kimi discusses the main reasons why people do not reach their goals. Setting goals is important for personal and professional inspiration and motivation and provides the tools needed to overcome adversity. 1. Setting the wrong goals for the wrong reasons. It is critical for you to recognize your “why” and analyze if you have the right motivation...

EAP 177: Celebrating Wins With Caution by Kimi Walker

With Memorial Day signaling the unofficial start of summer, it can be easy to shift to “vacation mode” and start coming up short on your personal and professional goals. On this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, Kimi gives listeners 4 strategies for enjoying summer while being productive. 1. Define your work-life balance – Understand your personal, professional, and family roles and goa...

EAP 175: Dealing with Differences by Kimi Walker

EAP 174: Mental Health Matters - Stabilize With Selfless Self-Care by Kimi Walker

Our topic on this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast is the 3 ways your mind causes self-sabotage. It is important to be aware of these pitfalls because so much of what you worry about never happens, and even when those things do happen, you almost always handle them better than expected. This knowledge can help you get out of thinking traps and shift your mindset to more beneficial proce...

On this Mental Health Awareness month episode, Kimi provides listeners with 3 practical tips for adapting to big changes. A change is defined as an intensely different life event or circumstance, and support is the key to navigating the uncertainty that comes with change. 1.Accept what you can and can’t control – Sit down and process what is going on, either by journaling or talking with someone e...

EAP 171: Mental Health Awareness Month 2021 by Kimi Walker

With so many unknowns in the world, it can be easy to doubt yourself, others, your higher power, and the path you’ve chosen. On this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, Kimi discusses 3 ways that you can diminish these doubts with discipline and push past them to inspired action. 1.Practice patience and positivity – You might find it helpful to write in a gratitude or prayer journal to re...

On this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, Kimi gives listeners some tips for sparking motivation despite everything that is still going on in the world and all of the pressures that are so persistent. It is hard to stay focused on your goals or even just your daily tasks, but hopefully these ideas will help: 1.Switch things up – Try working in a new location (even if it is just a differ...

Our topic on this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast is how to know when it is time to add a new goal or adjust your existing goals. When you feel yourself coasting along and struggling to stay engaged, this episode is for you. Here are a few ways to know if you might be ready to add a new goal to the mix: 1.If things feel mundane – A new goal can help you get motivated and push you in th...

This episode of the Early Accountability Podcast is for the listeners out there who sometimes find themselves taking on too many goals or responsibilities, which is a very common occurrence for high-achievers. With spring now in full swing and COVID-19 restrictions easing up in various parts of the US, many people are taking up new hobbies and projects. Additionally, many activities that had trans...

Our topic on this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast is very timely since spring break and warmer weather are upon us. Many people are also getting the COVID-19 vaccine and are ready to get back out into the world and to a semblance of normalcy. Kimi takes this opportunity to talk about how these circumstances may lead some people to adopt bulldozer personalities, ready to do what they wa...

On this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, Kimi focuses on another good way to do some spring cleaning – by being intentional about a digital declutter. These days, it seems like everything that needs to be done can be done online or through an app, especially since COVID-19 pushed so many things to go virtual. This can lead to digital clutter and unnecessary overwhelm, so take this as y...

Our topic on this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast is the positive changes you can make this spring, as you spring forward into more daylight and towards your goals. Spring is a natural time of reflection and refreshment because we can visually see new life springing up around us and it calls new life to spring up within us as well. Kimi provides 3 suggestions for entering this new seas...

On this International Women’s Day (Monday, March 8, 2021), Kimi reflects on the meaning and purpose of the day as well as ways listeners can participate in promoting change. The theme of this year’s celebration is “choose to challenge” which aligns well with the Early Accountability mindset of promoting inclusivity, calling out inequalities, and celebrating the achievements of those around you – i...

On this episode of the Early Accountability Podcast, Kimi finishes up her 3-part 3-year anniversary series by sharing the third lesson that she has learned in the past year of podcasting. As you may remember, the first lesson was “do what works for you” and the second lesson was “find your squad.” This third lesson is “know when it is time to level up.” After 3 years of podcasting, Kimi has gotten...

This episode of the Early Accountability Podcast focuses on privilege, the different ways that it manifests, and Kimi’s suggestions for moving past it to practice more empathy. With February being Black History Month and all of the conversations about privilege that have taken place over the past year or so, this seemed like a good time to talk about privilege when it comes to race, culture, prefe...

We are letting the good times roll over here at Early Accountability Podcast as we continue to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of the show! On the last episode, Kimi talked about her first key takeaway from the show so far: do what works for you and be consistent. Going along with the overall purpose of the podcast, helping others set, achieve, and sustain their goals, the takeaway on this episode i...