Make Your Damn Bed

William Penn said “Time is what we want most, but what we use worst. physicist Albert-László Barabási once wrote, “Time is our most valuable non-renewable resource, and if we want to treat it with respect, we need to set priorities.” Years of research provides us with evidence that those who choose time over money are inherently happier - and recent research dives even deeper into the severity of...

Today's episode is a pick-me-up with a lil good news for your earholes. Plus, it's got a BONUS video with BONUS content here at BONUS town. 1. Good news about the EU passing historic pro refugee laws. 2. Plastic regulations for major corporations taken on by many nations. 3. Good news about the Arctic + commercial fishing there. 4. Humpback populations have increased in Australia (1,500 to over 40...

When you can't single-handedly save the planet, you CAN opt for harm reduction. Get to know your recycling laws and start doing it. Encourage those around you to, too. Maybe start composting! Some companies even pick it up for ya. Start buying compostable trash bags  Keep Tupperware containers in a bag in your car. Then ACTUALLY go out and get them when you’re about to take leftovers home. St...

"Organizing is a democratic strategy used by social movements, labor unions, under-represented communities, and marginalized groups to gain rights, win collective political power, and create positive change. 7+ million people went on climate strike this past month (in a single week). And much of this shift has been led by newer movements like Extinction Rebellion , Sunrise Movement , and the Greta...

Did you know our phones have good stuff hidden inside, too? smile.amazon.com, freerice.org, bstow, spotfund, googleone, charitymiles.org, toogoodtogo, I can go without, are just a FEW of the incredible nonprofits doing the work to save the planet. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I've been thrifting for over 2 decades and here are my favorite lil tips for those of ya who aren't as versed in consignment/thrift hunts. Establish your style? What do you need to fill gaps in your wardrobe? Wear things that are comfortable and easy to try things on over. Browse various stores in your area to get to know what they "specialize" in. Branch out of your typical section - because sizi...

before you can know WHAT to buy you need to know WHO you're buying for. what style are you drawn to? what is your vibe? how do you like to present/feel most comfortable? can you be more intentional when making purchases to fit in that world? DISCLAIMER:  The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podca...

call out the brands you love instead of feeling guilty about buying the shit. they should feel guilty - not you. pass the guilt back to the brand with the crappy labor practices with every new purchase. https://www2.hm.com/en_us/customer-service/contact.html https://www.forever21.com/us/contact-us/contactus.html https://www.zara.com/us/en/contact https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.htm...

Don't feel bad if you still "need to" shop at these places, but it's good to recognize when we're buying just to buy or buying to really fill a need, especially since it does have such an enormous (negative) environmental impact. Fast fashion trash behaviors: Uniqlo, H&M, Nike, Forever 21, Zara, Old Navy, Target, Walmart, BooHoo, Shein, Asos, Victoria's Secret, American Eagle, Abercrombie + Fi...

OPE, you mean our individual impact on climate change is totally dependent on our individual circumstance!? Looks like another thing we're supposed to feel guilty about. That said - it's still incredibly interesting + important to recognize. " A new study has identified the four actions that would have the greatest impact on an individual’s greenhouse gas emissions: eating a plant-based diet, avoi...

Yesterday - as a part of the tiny eco choice challenge - I skipped the take-out and cooked stuff I already had in the pantry, but when I do order from local spots - I choose some of them based on the reusability/recyclability of their to-go containers. Other notable points: Don't throw away what's already working - even if it's plastic. Estate sales, yard sales, thrift stores, and online consignme...

Morning sunshine! Collective action challenge for today: what TINY action can you do today to make a difference for the future of our planet? (tag me @MYDBPodcast with ideas if you can, cuz I love it) A listener asked for climate change strategies and my brain went WILD with the stuff I have done to "do my part" but let's be real. It's 100 companies responsible for 71% of the ding-dang global emis...

Improv : Keeps you open. Keeps you listening and curious and present. It helps you stay in the moment and not planning ahead or dwelling on the past, but instead allowing it to guide your future actions.  Helps you let go of your ego. When you realize how fun life is when you confidently allow yourself that are considered by society to be less attractive or cool, or even stupid looking - you...

You can be ANYONE you want, any time you want, as long as you're making choices that align with who you want to be. Stop stressing about the rest. Trust that you'll discover your " why " along the way, by accepting who you are, where you are, now. Establishing your point of view is a lot easier when you know who you are. So figure out who the heck you are first, then trust that you will be able to...

Figure out WHO you are first, so you can make choices that align with your WHY. Not everything that gets thrown at you is going to be worthy of your time, energy, and thought. Release the need to address EVERYTHING all the time. You can't be everything to everyone, all at once. So focus on the important, and you can only get to know what's important by actually leaning into who you are and why you...

Know when to stay silent. Learn when the situation needs space and time to breathe. Building tension through pauses can really increase your confidence, improve the energy surrounding it, and allow you space to come up with even better and more rewarding responses. Some things don't even need a response. Know when to hold, and when to fold, and when to play. Timing is important. It changes EVERYTH...

Learning to trust yourself is the most important part in being able to ACCEPT the current REALITY of what is, now. Being a great human starts with accepting the reality as it as now, so you can react and respond in alliance with your foundational values to improve the situation, one step at a time. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

Trust yourself to make the next best choice. Flow, don't plan. Lean into the mistakes. You've done hard things many times before - and you'll do more again - so don't stress it. You're gonna do great, like you have so many times in the past. You're great at what you do, don't ever forget that. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

There are no mistakes. As long as you're not hurting yourself or anyone else, every mistake is an opportunity for growth, learning, change, or re-routing. Never be afraid to make a contribution, even if it feels like other people won't understand. Go in with clarity and connection and lean into the idea that the mistakes are where the magic live. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-y...

In day 6 of the @MYDBPodcast improv series, I discuss "yes, and" vs. consenting to the things that do not align with your personal values. Get comfortable saying no to things that are dangerous or problematic. You don't have to be a people pleaser to say "yes, and" once in awhile. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

This is day 5 in the improv series of the Make Your Damn Bed Podcast. Today we're discussing how to "yes, and" someone and still disagree proactively. Get the foundations built before you reform it. Build, then edit. Get curious. Play TOGETHER to build connections and understanding. Explore together to learn and expand. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed . Hosted on Ac...

In day 4 of the improv class series we discuss the concept of "yes, and", which is a principle that you will accept other people's suggestions, ideas, and contributions and expound upon them instead of shutting them down. It increases receptivity, decreases judgement, improves expansion, and increases connection. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed . Hosted on Acast. Se...

Taking a brief "commercial" break to tell you about an app I have discovered (non-sponsored, just truly couldn't wait to share this) that is aiming to help you get cheaper grub and help restaurants eliminate food waste. Check out TooGoodToGo.com and smile.amazon.com next time you're online shoppin' and would like to make a little bit of a positive impact with your purchase. Back tomorrow with more...

improv is overwhelming, but don't sit on the sidelines. go with the flow and enjoy the journey. lean on the connection and your ability to make everyone around you look amazing. a commonly discussed foundational rule in improv is the principle of "yes and", and I want to clarify on the real meaning of that and how it can be expanded to include: "no, but" as well. Support this show http://supporter...

Rules* of improv: There are no rules. (other than the basics like: avoiding intentional harm, etc.) No wrong answers. Mistakes are opportunities. Lean in. Flow vs. Plan Stay open. Open to new ideas, new directions, and new perspectives. It's a team effort. There are no winners or VIPs. Prioritize making EVERYONE else look good. Don't derail the scene by going for the oke. Have fun! It's a time to...