The Progress Project

Is there an area of your life that is generally good but could use an added dose of joy? In today's episode we're talking about 3 steps you can follow to experience more joy in any area of your life. You'll learn: How to experience joy in 4 different relationships we all have in life The 3 step process to follow in the relationship you choose Examples of how to use that process SHOWNOTES: For a re...

Today we have an interview with life and marriage coach, Dr. Chavonne Perotte. This episode is packed with insights about marriage and you might finish listening and decide to start right back from the beginning again like we did! You'll learn: What it could be like to show up to your marriage with zero expectations of your spouse How to make requests of your spouse from a place of real love, not...

You probably know you could use some better self care, but what would that look like? And how do you realistically drop the guilt about it? As you listen to this episode, we want you to imagine what it would be like to not just take care of yourself, but to GENEROUSLY take care of yourself. We'll share a few ideas of our own, plus: What can happen when we go above and beyond in our self care What...

In this episode, we share an update on what's new with the two of us, the details of Laura's move to Nashville and her new life there, plus 3 questions to ask in a monthly life review to check in with your goals. We talked about: What's working well and what's not working well for us right now What we're going to do differently next month How you can use a monthly review like this to check in with...

If you're anything like us, you either watch the news and feel totally stressed out by it… or you avoid hearing the news so you don't have to feel anxiety about it! In today's episode, we wanted to go over a few ways we use to help us stay informed about what's going on in the world without stressing out (too much!) about it. You'll hear: How to simplify your inputs so you get only the information...

Today we're chatting about future self journaling, a process you can use to tap into your future self and use that vision to assess where you are today. Listen in to hear: 4 journaling prompts you can use to become your ideal future self How you can set way more effective goals using this process How this type of journaling can help you make better decisions How to hear love and encouragement from...

Living with intention is one of the constant themes of this podcast and something we love exploring in our own lives and talking about. Today we wanted to dive deep into what exactly that means to us and how we have brought more intention to our lives. You'll learn: How to come up with your own definition of intentional living by determining when you feel like your best self Why focusing on fully...

In today's episode, we're talking with Rhonda Steed, one of the most creative people we could think of! We talked all about: How Rhonda has created a home and family full of creative inspiration How she encourages her kids to be creative in their own ways What she did when she felt really lost in motherhood (and what became essential to her wellbeing from then on) How she makes time for creative p...

Today we're talking about 4 of our favorite books on creativity. This conversation is guaranteed to get you inspired and excited about your creativity again (even if you don't read any of the books)! You'll hear: Why everyone (EVERYONE!) should do creative work of some kind How doing creative work helps you be the brightest, most vibrant version of yourself Why you shouldn't save your creative ide...

Do you have a hard time when things don't go according to plan? This year, all of us have had to adjust one way or another because of things we can't control so we wanted to dedicate an entire episode to this topic. Listen in to learn: 3 specific things you can do when things don't go as planned How to process your emotions in a healthy way How to use a mantra to adjust your mindset How to find th...

Have you ever given up on a project because you stopped being excited about it? Us too. Until we learned it was possible to actually GENERATE feelings of excitement about anything we wanted! Today we're talking about exactly how to do that. You'll learn: Why we shouldn't expect to stay excited about a project the whole way through 4 questions to ask yourself to generate excitement (or any other em...

Today we wanted to join the conversation around racism happening in the U.S. and across the world. While we are not experts ready to educate on this topic (see the resources below for that), we at least wanted to share what we've been thinking about, learning, and changing when it comes to anti-racism. We talked about understanding personal racism vs systemic racism, how we can better teach our ch...

It's no secret that one of our favorite, most-used tools for personal growth is using a mantra. It's the best way we know of to form new thought habits in your brain and believe something new -- which automatically helps you get closer to who you want to be. In this episode, you'll learn: How to find the perfect-fit mantra for you The practical but most important tip to choosing a mantra that is r...

Wish your days felt a little more calm right now? Today's episode is going to give you 8 simple ideas for creating a calm daily rhythm that will reduce your stress level and give you the energy you need to last until the end of the day. You'll learn: How to discern which activities energize you vs which activities deplete you The easy way to keep mornings and evenings calm for everyone in the fami...

Do you have a loud inner critic commenting on everything you do? We're talking about what to do with that voice in your head -- how to quiet it, give attention to it, and pay more attention to our inner mentor instead. You'll learn: The quickest way to quiet the inner critic How to recognize if the voice is yours or the inner critic's A meditation/visualization exercise to find out what your inner...

In this episode, we're sharing our 10-question journal prompt formula for finding solutions to any problems you're facing. Whether it's a relationship, a setback on a goal or habit, an obstacle with a creative project, or just something taking up space in your mind, mastering the skill of solving problems without drama is the key! You'll learn: How to improve the skill of problem solving How to cl...

You know how sometimes you commit to changing something in your life and it comes really easily… and other times it feels impossible to get what you want? Today we're talking about what's behind that difference: the DESIRE motivating the change. We talked about: The key to making change that's fueled by a positive emotion Understanding WHY you want what you want The 3 ways to approach making any c...

After a month of episodes on time management, you had a few more questions for us! In this episode, we're hearing and responding to your biggest questions on making time for creative projects AND being present at home and in motherhood. You'll learn: What to do when your motivation for a new schedule or goal fizzles out How to do less housework and constrain it to get done in a certain amount of t...

When we're physically or emotionally  exhausted , it's the perfect time to let ourselves experience real rest. This kind of rest is intentional, rejuvenating, and restorative. In this episode you'll learn: How to know if the ways you rest and relax are actually serving you What restorative rest looks and feels like How to give yourself permission to do the things your mind and body truly need Laur...

When we asked our listeners what they struggled with most when it comes to time management, we heard again and again: "I wish I could stop wasting time on my phone!" We've both struggled with the exact same thing and in this episode, we're diving deep into the mindset and strategy of how to solve this problem once and for all! We talked about: How to stop feeling guilty about the time you spend on...

Do you ever feel like you're busy all the time but not really productive? This month we're talking all things time management and today's episode is all about how to get the most important stuff done in the limited time you have to yourself. You'll learn: What Priority Mode is and how to use it to get way more done than usual How to find out what your real priorities are Why our typical way of wor...

Feeling like you have less time than ever? We're taking an entire month to talk all things time management to help you navigate life right now and feel less rushed and more calm and productive. In this first episode, we're talking about: How you can find pockets of time in your week just for yourself How to make room in your schedule for intentional rest AND more creative work The grid system we u...

If one of your goals in life is to create a strong family, today's episode is full of inspiration! We're interviewing Lauren Condie and Lisa Minnick, a mom and daughter duo Laura has known since childhood. Their family has always been an example of closeness, love, and strength. We chatted about: Their two secrets to a happy, loving family How to find flexibility in family relationships Keeping th...

What do you actually need today? Are you actually giving yourself the things you truly need or are you getting caught up in distractions? In this episode, we're talking about this question and all the ways in can apply in different areas of our lives for our benefit. You'll hear: More about the concept of emotional alignment Using self-inquiry to discover where we need something different How to u...

If you're in a season of waiting, this is the episode for you. We're talking with our guest, Jessica Hottle, about navigating periods of waiting and wanting with faith. We're talking about: Training your mind and heart to be more patient How to immediately recognize when you're relying on your own strength too much Making the periods of waiting less heavy and burdensome How faith in God and His na...