Project Joyful

In this episode of Project Joyful, Tracy Tutty explores the journey from resentment to freedom by reclaiming your personal boundaries. Learn how to recognize unhealthy patterns, establish firm limits, and confidently communicate your needs for inner peace and empowerment. This week's episode, "From Resentment to Freedom - Reclaim Your Boundaries," guides you through the journey of recognizing the...

In this motivational episode of Project Joyful, host Tracy Tutty delves into the essence of living a life less ordinary by reclaiming control of your daily agenda. Inspired by a poignant Mary Oliver poem, Tracy encourages listeners to reflect on their life's standout experiences and to reverse-engineer their path to success.   Key takeaways include: 1. **Clarify Your Desires**: Forge a clear under...

In this episode, Tracy Tutty delves into the topic of productivity and the impact of distractions on our work and personal lives. She shares insights from a study commissioned by Dropbox on the economic impact of lost focus, highlighting the staggering 149 hours per year lost by knowledge workers to personal activities and work-related distractions. Tracy also explores the psychological aspects of...

In this episode, medical herbalist Tracy Tutty discusses the powerful adaptogenic herb, Rhodiola, and its ability to naturally boost energy levels. With a focus on herbal medicine, Tracy delves into the science behind Rhodiola's impact on physical and mental energy, addressing its traditional use and extensive research in Russia.   Key takeaways from this insightful discussion include: 1. Understa...

In this episode, Tracy Tutty discusses the challenges managers face when addressing poor behaviour within their teams. She explores the reasons behind managers choosing to ignore such behaviour and the detrimental impact it can have on team dynamics. Tracy emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between addressing the behaviour and not the person or identity, providing practical insights for m...

Delegation is a crucial leadership skill, allowing you to address immediate problems while investing in your team's growth and development. Tracy Tutty discusses the common obstacles to effective delegation and offers practical strategies to overcome them, ultimately fostering a more cohesive and empowered team.   Key Takeaways: 1. Appreciation and Understanding: Great managers invest time in gett...

In this episode, Tracy Tutty delves into the complex issue of procrastination and provides practical frameworks for overcoming it. Tracy explores the various reasons behind procrastination, such as lack of energy, unfulfilling commitments, intimidation, and fear, shedding light on the hidden costs of procrastination on mental health and wellbeing. Through insightful conversations with clients, Tra...

In this episode, Tracy Tutty challenges the negative stigma associated with laziness and redefines it as a superpower. Laziness is not an identity, but rather a clue to underlying issues such as exhaustion and procrastination. Tracy encourages listeners to address laziness as a feeling and explore the root causes.   Key takeaways include: 1. Laziness as a Signpost: Feeling lazy serves as a signpos...

In this episode, Tracy Tutty delves into the hidden causes of being unproductive, debunking the misconception that busyness equates to productivity. She explores the root causes of unproductivity, which include lack of energy, fear, and boredom, and offers solutions for overcoming these barriers to achieve true productivity.   Key Takeaways: 1. Motivation is a byproduct of consistent action and ha...

In this episode, Tracy Tutty dives deep into the art of creating your vision for success. Discover creating a clear and emotionally charged vision for success and fulfillment is key to manifesting your dream life. Tracy explains how the feelings associated with our goals play a crucial role in manifesting them. She addresses the human tendency to focus on what we don't want and provides a powerful...

In today's episode, Tracy Tutty discusses three powerful ways to boost productivity. Tracy explores the connection between feeling calm, clear, and centered, and the resulting increase in productivity. She uncovers the hidden impact of our thoughts and emotions on our ability to be productive and shares practical strategies to create a sensation of safety in our bodies to enhance productivity. **I...

In today's episode, we explore the concept of being overwhelmingly busy and the antidote to it. Join host Tracy Tutty as she delves into the effects of constant busyness on our physical and mental well-being. From the impact on our immunity and sleep to the prevalence of daily anxiety, Tracy discusses the need for a shift towards relaxation and rest. Discover how to create boundaries, engage in re...

In this episode, Tracy Tutty shares expert tips on how to make your New Year's resolutions stick. Tracy reveals that writing down your goal increases your likelihood of achievement by 48%, and telling a friend about it boosts this to a staggering 78%.   Key takeaway points include: 1. Differentiating Goals from Tasks: Tracy explores how to elevate your resolutions by linking them to deep desires a...

In today's episode, your host Tracy Tutty shares a powerful framework that will help you experience peace over the holiday period. This time of year can be stressful, as we juggle wanting to finish key work projects, alongside financial pressures and relationship tensions that tend to appear when we're all in the same room! Discover how and why these family dynamics can trigger stress and how to d...

In this episode of Project Joyful, Tracy Tutty introduces Lemon Verbena, a versatile herb with medicinal properties and a delightful lemon flavor. She discusses its history, traditional uses, medicinal benefits, and precautions, as well as its role in supporting the nervous system and digestive health. A herb for the holidays, Lemon verbena is the herb to drink after overindulging.   Key takeaway...

In this episode of Project Joyful, Tracy Tutty dives into how to maximize your project's success by using a framework that predicts personal motivation, competencies, and the likelihood of delivering a project. With ten key questions, Tracy helps listeners assess their projects and determine areas for improvement or prioritization.   Here are three key takeaway points from the episode: 1. Assess y...

In this episode, Tracy Tutty explores the common challenge of needing to increase productivity and shares powerful tools to supercharge your output. Learn how interruptions and distractions impact your productivity, and discover the importance of aligning tasks and focusing on keystone actions to boost productivity. Rather than jamming more tasks into your day, productivity is about getting what m...

In this episode, Tracy Tutty provides a quick and discreet exercise to manage anxiety. In today's uncertain world, many people are struggling with mental health. Tracy introduces the White Mist Exercise, a visualization or meditation technique that can be done in just five minutes. This quick, effective, and discrete visualization will regulate your Nervous System so that you can experience a sens...

In this episode, Tracy Tutty explores the power of beliefs and how they shape our lives. Drawing inspiration from the TV series 1883, Tracy delves into the concept of reprogramming our beliefs to create a more empowering reality. Tracy discusses how our beliefs are formed during childhood and can significantly impact our actions and habits. She highlights the influence of external factors, such as...

In this episode, Tracy Tutty delves into the importance of personal boundaries and their impact on our well-being. She explores the concept of active recovery and emphasizes the need for relaxation as a foundational piece of self-care. Tracy discusses the challenges faced by empaths and highly sensitive individuals when it comes to setting boundaries.   Key Takeaways: 1. Boundaries are essential f...

In this episode of Project Joyful, Tracy Tutty dives into the unique challenges and strengths that come with being an empath in the workplace. As an empath, you possess the ability to sense and feel others' emotions deeply. While this can be advantageous in roles that involve caring or leadership, it can also lead to exhaustion, burnout, anxiety, and depression if not managed properly. Tracy share...

How was your day? Or if it's early in the morning, how was yesterday? Today we're talking about what makes a great day. And I'll be sharing two things you can do to increase the number of great days in your life.   Check out our  show notes  for more information. Let's keep this conversation going on  Instagram .

In this episode of Project Joyful, host Tracy Tutty explores the powerful emotion of dread and how it can impact our experiences and overall happiness. Tracy explains that emotions serve as signposts, providing valuable insights into our thoughts, beliefs, and perspectives. While it is natural to want to avoid discomfort and anxiety, she emphasizes that all emotions are valid and can offer profoun...

In this episode, Tracy Tutty explores the fascinating world of the Rose as your herbal ally. From its traditional uses in herbal medicine to its potency in skincare, Tracy uncovers the therapeutic benefits of Rosa damascena . Tracy discusses the historical significance of Rosa damascena , also known as Rose Otto, and its traditional uses in herbal medicine and aromatherapy. She highlights the soot...

In today's episode, Tracy Tutty is tackling procrastination by sharing the science and uncovering strategies for effective action. Join Tracy as she delves into the reasons behind procrastination and how to use it for your benefit. She explores the concept that procrastination is not inherently bad, but rather an opportunity for exploration and insight. Tracy emphasizes the importance of understan...