The Intentional Advantage

We've all heard of FOMO, the fear of missing out, but what we need to do is to work to cultivate the joy of missing out. We'll find the happiness in not following along what everybody else is doing, purposely not following the crowd, and doing your own thing. On today's episode we are talking about where our FOMO comes from and the things that exacerbate it. We'll also learn practices that will he...

Today we're shifting our perspectives to cultivate a happier, more satisfying life. We'll focus on mindset, the importance of identifying negative self-talk and thoughts, and the five practices that will allow you to shift your perspective. Learn to finally stop finding the negative in situations, and instead choose to become more aware of the positives and create your happiest life.   What's In T...

What does happiness have to do with productivity? Everything. The goal of productivity is to find ways to create space, to focus our time, our energy, and our effort into what really matters most, the result of which is happiness. Today we start season 7, on cultivating happiness through productivity. We'll start with discussing the idea of choosing happiness. I'll talk about what it looks like to...

All season long, we've uncovered several of the stumbling blocks many of us deal with and turned them into starting blocks. We're really only limited by our visions of who we are and what we're capable of doing & the stumbling blocks we experience are merely small obstacles to overcome. Today, I'm building on that idea and the importance of visualizing success. Visualization is the deliberate crea...

Risk taking involves testing our boundaries in a safe environment, which helps us cultivate what we value and define who we are. However, it is a skill that is often under practiced because many fear stepping out on a limb and failing. Today, I am going to be sharing why it is important to practice the skill of taking risks, practical tips for assessing whether a risk is meaningful, and how to acc...

Do you ever get to the end of the day and have a dissatisfaction with your day even though you were constantly getting things done? We are constantly hearing the buzz words "busy" & "hustle" in our day to day lives, but those words are meaningless if you're not getting meaningful or important things done. Today on the podcast, I'm sharing what it means to be present & how when productivity is comb...

We all have that voice inside of our head that makes us doubt ourselves. When left to fester and grow, this self doubt turns into a paralyzing fear of commitment. Today, I'm sharing a strategy that will help you battle your inner critic before it even speaks up. I'll also share about a mindset that will keep you from letting a fear of commitment drive your decisions.   What's In This Episode:   Tw...

When we think of procrastination, it's easy to believe that it is simply about poor time management, but in reality it has nothing to do with time management and everything to do with our emotions. Today, I'm sharing the most common excuses we use to justify our procrastination & tips on how to combat each of those excuses. It is so important to press into the excuses we give, to recognize the har...

We often think planning out each detail will bring us success, but overthinking your next move really just leads to analysis paralysis and extra stress. Today, I'm sharing my favorite quick tips with you that will allow you stop overthinking and propel you forward to take action. The 'perfect' time will never come… now is the time to get started and move forward with your projects, goals and dream...

Have you ever had a passion or hobby, but somehow felt you lacked the time to put effort into it? When life happens, we sometimes put off the little things that make us happy. In today's mini episode, I'm sharing one of my favorite passions with you, and how I carved out time to rediscover this activity by redirecting it from a stumbling block to a starting block.

Feeling like you don't have enough time is a common stumbling block, but today we're flipping that on its head. It's not about having time - it's how we spend it. I'm so excited to have author and time tracking expert Laura Vanderkam back on the show to discuss time discipline versus time freedom and how to change your perspective of the time in your day. By the end of our interview, you'll be ask...

In this week's podcast episode, we talked about being a self interrupter. What do you think one of the biggest sources of interruption and distraction might for us? I would guess that social media and technology instantly came to mind. Today, I'll share a few simple ways we can be mindful when engaging with others using technology so that it is enriching our lives instead of interrupting.

We're surrounded by technology, notifications, alarms, calls and the misconception that multitasking is a good thing, making it increasingly difficult to focus on real work. We often blame others for distracting us, but consider what you can actionably do to prevent interruptions from others - and yourself. Listen today and find out if you're a self interrupter, why we distract ourselves and the 5...

From tragedy comes intense beauty. For thousands of years, Sri Lanka was a key trade and shipping port for silk from China to Europe…but the route was not an easy one. In today's mini episode, I'll share what hundreds of shipwrecks from Sri Lanka can teach us about our failures and unfinished journeys.  

Feeling uninspired can keep us from going after our goals and dreams, leaving us dreading our work, and worse - keeping us from taking a single step to begin. I want to share a secret with you, though… it's not about finding inspiration, it's about being motivated. I'll explain how those two feelings are different and the surprising way boundaries can set you free. We'll use 5 different methods to...

We can allow Fear to dominate or dictate our lives, or we can take charge. In today's mini episode, I'll give you a little trick for looking fear in the face - the FEAR Method. Each letter stands for something different you can do each time you feel that beating in your chest and the need to run from your situation.

Do you often look around and feel that the grass is always greener on the other side as you compare your journey to others? I'll share how we can move past the Grass is Greener Syndrome, which causes perfectionism, FOMO and lack of motivation. Today, we'll turn this stumbling block into a starting block so your time and energy is focused on you, not the fantasies of the other side of the fence. Wh...

Too often we are so busy trying to get all our work done that we forget to stop and celebrate the wins. Today I'm sharing a recent experience I had while chatting at a conference where I realized that I'm not alone in feeling this way. In this mini episode, I'm talking about why compliments and celebrations are so hard for us to receive.

Writer, speaker and entrepreneur, Jeff Goins, is on the show today discussing the stumbling blocks he, and others who work creatively, have personally experienced. He shares why the 'starving artist' is a myth and how we can use obstacles and setbacks to help us accomplish our goals, not suffer through them. After listening to our interview, you'll gain the insight and mindset that will allow you...

Earlier this week on the podcast, we talked about Imposter Syndrome… something everyone deals with when we don't fully comprehend our accomplishments and feel good enough. For today's mini episode, I'll share a helpful anecdote from author Neil Gaiman about his interaction with a famous person and their mutual feeling of Imposter Syndrome. Learn how striving to do our best is exactly what we shoul...

Have you ever felt that you didn't deserve your achievements or earn your success? It's common to devalue our worth and feel that we don't fit in - this is called Imposter Syndrome. Today, I'm sharing how this ties into perfectionism and procrastination, and how it may be holding you back from living your most productive and happy life. Learn the 5 strategies you can use right away to beat Imposte...

Perfectionism stops people from completing their work - yes, but even worse… it often stops people from beginning their work. Today, I'm sharing an insightful excerpt on the perfectionist attitude from Elizabeth Gilbert's Big Magic. In today's mini episode, you'll learn how perfectionism disguises itself as a good thing and why it's actually a waste of time and could be the culprit in holding you...

We're starting season 6 off by discussing one of our biggest stumbling blocks that can get in the way of living a productive, happy life: Perfectionism. I'll share the two types of perfectionists with you and how perfectionism is a learned habit… which is good news because that means we can unlearn it! Discover the 5 things you can start doing right now so you change your perfectionist mindset for...

Just last November, John and I celebrated his grandfather's 100th birthday. Clifford lives a very active life - even at 100, so I'm sharing tips from his own life about how he invested in himself. From being active mentally and physically, to his daily routines and social habits… this is how you live a healthy 100 years. As we end season 5 today, I encourage you to keep investing in yourself so yo...

We need to manage our energy, not our time, and that starts with understanding where our energy sources come from. Today, I'm sharing actionable tips for how you can focus in on these different areas, from physical to spiritual, so that you are your biggest priority. As we end season 5 today, I know you'll walk away feeling prepared and ready to be more invested in yourself than ever before.   Wha...