Make Your Damn Bed

My lessons from reading Mark Manson's Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck: Who you are is defined by  what you’re willing to struggle for. It’s not about  not  giving a fuck, it’s about  changing your perspective  to only give a fuck about the things that really matter, instead of all the other bullshit. We all have problems. It’s a human condition. It’s just about  creat...

“When we’re not hungry for justice it’s usually because we’re too full with privilege.”- Carlos A. Rodriguez I updated with the correct audio - apologies! Get involved with your community, communicate with passion + empathy, and remember you have more control than they'd like you to think. Start small, start scared, but just fucking start. Oh yeah, and vote! (but do your research: https://www.step...

The system may feel shaky, but that's a good thing. The majority of us, want to do the right thing even though the odds are stocked against that mindset. So, that alone, is pretty fricking inspiring to me. Here's some optimistic ranting from a person with high hopes for our country, for the first time in her life. PLEASE DONATE IF YOU CAN: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/givetolocalfunds GO AD F...

All aboard the special EXTENDED 500th episode extrava-gay-nza!!!! I am so proud to finally be in a place that I can both embrace and be proud of my sexuality! It only took 34 year, a few different zip codes, some incredible humans living their most authentic lives (proving we really can do life our own way, as long as we're not getting in the way of anyone else's) and I am so humbled and grateful...

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DELIRIUM HAS OFFICIALLY HIT SORRY FOR THE DELAY. I had a DAY... and figured we all needed some distractions cuz I spent 6 hours on ONE episode and it's not even close to being perfect so THIS was an essential lil distraction. Who knew I used to be a self-care-Dr. Seuss? https://makeyourdamnbed.medium.com/008-just-do-your-best-poem-3dc7fdc3aede Just do your best! It’s all you can do to control the...

I'm fired up (+ scared) you prolly are too, cuz only 17% of people agree with this bullshit apparently!? NOT TO MENTION I WAS ALREADY SO MAD AND WORKING ON A GUN SERIES FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THINGS GOOD WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE? PLEASE DONATE IF YOU CAN: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/givetolocalfunds GO AD FREE: www.patreon.com/mydbpodcast SEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica G...

HI you look GREAT today. Don't forget that shit. You are truly killin' it. GO AD FREE: www.patreon.com/mydbpodcast SEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed . Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

just invested in the ideal lil shield for my mic + not only is the sound quality an improvement (and easier to keep consistent) but it's also SO CUTE + FUNCTIONAL and inspired me to do so much podcasting magic today. The only thing is, it made me realize how often I was buying the best gear to start new hobbies and then not wanting to ruin them by being bad at them... and you get the picture. So,...

If you're struggling to label or identify your natural skillsets, I've shared a list of common ones + some quick examples to help you along your journey. RESOURCE: https://www.highlandsco.com/visual-representation-natural-abilities/ GO AD FREE: www.patreon.com/mydbpodcast SEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON...

Who are you when you're not "trying"? We all have some natural abilities and talents and we all have natural weaknesses and traits we may need to improve. That said, we often can't even tell what our most natural tendencies are because they are second nature to us. The automaticity of it all makes it hard to notice, let alone focus on, but it can be so helpful to get to know what your skills + wea...

every time I read something about imposter syndrome, they're all like, "get more confident! limit your negative self talk! change your mindset" but for me, it's not that I am actually insecure - it's that I don't realize everyone else is, too. Next time you're feeling like a fraud, remember: Truck nuts was a 17 million dollar idea... that people fought over. Star Wars Trilogy was unplanned. Lucas...

The four main happiness* hormones are - Dopamine Oxytocin Serotonin Endorphins Lucky for us, there are some real great ways to boost those suckers that aren't just exercising + meditating (but those ARE great options) tune in for the suggesties! GO AD FREE: www.patreon.com/mydbpodcast SEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.co...

like many creatives, ideas are easy to come by - but execution is tough! So, keeping the billion-dollar-ideas tidy has changed the game for me + my confidence as a creative. How do you keep your billion dollar ideas organized?! GO AD FREE: www.patreon.com/mydbpodcast SEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTA...

Fear can indicate healthy brain function. It's not weak, it's a good sign that it exists - but we often project shit onto the future and don't even realize we've been walkin' around with a weighted blanket of unhelpful + unwarranted anxiety on our backs. Practice noting it + see how often you can redirect those thoughts. THE MAIN RESOURCE FOR THIS ONE: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/smash...

When we get caught up rethinking situations that are beyond past... we can help redirect our brain to the present by remixing the toxic thought cycle + imagining the situation with a different "ending" or "climax". Ask yourself to change one thing about the situation, to see if that could potentially change the outcome. Sample remix questions include: The timing Your body patterns and what you did...

It's not my fault my taste in comedy is impeccable. Here are a few of my current favorites: Aparna Nancherla 7 minutes in purgatory Shane Torres Defends Guy Fieri | CONAN on TBS   A Good One: A Podcast About Jokes See the extended bonus versions of episodes like this on youtube.com/juliemerica and rate us 5 stars on apple podcasts if you haven't already. If ya can, please share this with a fr...

Every wallstreet bro wants to tell you how crucial it is to get started on high yield savings accounts and early investing ops, but nobody wants to tell you where or how. This tuesday growth tip comes in the form of a lil vocab + introductory lesson to return on investments + the concept of compounding interest. GO AD FREE: www.patreon.com/mydbpodcast SEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/j...

Motivational Monday: hotcake alert - this episode gets a bit sappy. i spent my life workin' harder, not smarter. Doing a ton of motion without any movement. Seemingly to prove that I deserved success when I reached it but now that I'm here, I am questioning who I was proving that to + why I was in such a hurry to do so. I thought I was playing catchup on "wasted time" from a traumatic childhood or...

Suggestion Sunday: Gossip is good for ya, actually. According to science, 60% of our conversations involve gossip of some sort + we begin gossiping for social relationships by the age of 5. That said, our reasonings can vary + change the impact of our gossip tremendously, as a result. There's a fine line between venting + ruining reputations. How to gossip better: Why am I sharing this now? To pot...

Gossip is a weird topic for me - because we all do it, to some extent and with a bit of tact it can be a cathartic + acceptable release of steam, but it's a very fine line before you become mean, petty, angry, and simply serve to rile yourself up more. Not to mention, the real life impact we have on the people we are shit talkin'. This scatterbrain Saturday, I share a personal story where I let so...

follow the fear friday || How to avoid getting scammed: Legit organizations won't mind questions, verification, and validation. Real people have nothing to hide + can prove easily without getting defensive.  Never share CC information or important info. Never click unverified links or emails or downloads. Use a VPN or Password protectors + antivirus software. Opt out of voice/recording/biomet...

guilt is a signal you care. that's not a bad thing. but don't let it consume ya. guilt can be a productive reflection tool - if we take it as a learning opportunity, but it can easily spiral into a toxic cycle of intense undeserved remorse. Ask yourself: is this my guilt to carry? what is making me feel guilty? is it within my control to make amends? have I taken accountability to ensure I won't m...

Being an adult often means life becomes predictable, monotonous, mundane, and exhausting - but by intentionally collecting moments of magic and whimsy that already exist in your day to day, you'll start to see all the places you can invite even more fun in! See the extended bonus versions of episodes like this on youtube.com/juliemerica and rate us 5 stars on apple podcasts if you haven't already....

Today's tip is relevant to the boss babes in the market - 'cuz for the first time in my work history - the job market is actually pretending to value me as the badass asset and resource that I am. Hopefully, that's the story for you, too! https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/employees-job-market/ See the extended bonus versions of episodes like this on youtube.com/juliemerica and rate us 5 s...