The Progress Project: Recent Episodes
Laura Farr & Kristin Brown
Conversations about finding your purpose and making progress on what matters most with best friends Laura Farr and Kristin Brown.
I’ve decided that sustainable time management is my new goal rather than focusing on productivity.
In this episode, we’re exploring what that means to have a system of sustainable time (and life!) management.
Listen in to hear:
- Why sustainability matters more than productivity
- 3 ways we can start creating a more sustainable system for time management
- The most important thing to include in your time management strategy, no matter what season of life you are in
This episode is the last in our series on time management! I hope you’ve enjoyed it as much as I have.
I don’t have any current plans for more episodes in the near future, but make sure you are signed up to get emails from me HERE so we can keep the conversation going about time management (after I have a baby)!
I'd love to hear any thoughts or insights you had while listening to the episode. Say hello via DM on Instagram @kristinbrown.
Helpful Links:
- Add your name to the email list
- Get the Time Management Guide for Creative Moms
- Kristin’s Instagram @kristinbrown
- The Progress Project Website
- Do Less by Kate Northrup
This episode is for anyone who feels trapped by a life of perpetual busy-ness and craves a simpler, calmer experience of their life.
A common theme I see among the overstretched business owners I've worked with over the years is their tendency to take on way more work than they actually have capacity for. They feel like they're never doing enough, yet they're busy all the time.
They say yes to every job, client, and opportunity and don't stop to make sure all that work actually fits within the limited hours in a day or week.
This leads to a life imbalance and a lack of personal wellness that gets worse the longer it goes on.
But this doesn't just happen to business owners – we ALL can fall into the trap of taking on more than we have capacity for.
In this episode you'll learn why we do this, how we can use constraints to maintain balance, and practical examples of what it can look like to introduce the concept of "enough" to different areas of your life.
I'd love to hear any thoughts or insights you had while listening to the episode. Say hello via DM on Instagram @kristinbrown.
Helpful Links:
- The Progress Project Website
- Time Management Guide for Creative Moms
- Kristin’s Instagram @kristinbrown
How often do you mentally jump ahead to a future time when things are sure to be better than they are today?
I am so guilty of this and it's something I'm working through right now as I impatiently wait for the end of this pregnancy.
I'm re-learning (this is definitely not my first time struggling with trying to escape the present moment!) what I can do to stop fretting that the future isn't coming quickly enough and find joy and beauty in this current day/week/month/season.
Listen in to learn my simple (but not necessarily easy) trick for instantly focusing back in on the present moment instead of resisting or avoiding it.
I'd love to hear any thoughts or insights you had while listening to the episode. Say hello via DM on Instagram @kristinbrown.
Helpful Links:
- The Progress Project Website
- Time Management Guide for Creative Moms
- Kristin’s Instagram @kristinbrown
I've been noticing lately that there are two activities that pay major dividends in every aspect of my life. Two activities that, when I take time for them, create MORE time and energy.
Yet they are also the very first things that I drop when things get hectic or stressful (which happens to be right when I need them the most).
Listen in to hear what the two activities are and why they're so useful. You'll also hear why I think doing BOTH activities is 10x as powerful as just doing one or the other.
I would love to hear your response to the episode! Say hello via DM on Instagram @kristinbrown.
Helpful Links:
- The Progress Project Website
- Time Management Guide for Creative Moms
- Kristin’s Instagram @kristinbrown
The Progress Project is back! Well, kind of. ;) After a couple years away, Kristin is back to share a new limited series on time, time management, and productivity. (More episodes or short series might happen later, possibly? We’ll see!)
In this episode, I’m sharing an update on the last couple years, plus the insights on time/life management I picked up from working at (and eventually leaving) a demanding marketing job.
You’ll hear:
- Why I left my dream job
- All about the book that completely changed the way I think about time and how I spend my days
- Why my goal is no longer to be productive and what I focus on instead
- What everyday changes I’ve made in my life this year for more fulfillment and satisfaction
I would love to hear your response to the episode! Say hello via DM on Instagram @kristinbrown.
Links Mentioned:
- Kristin’s Instagram @kristinbrown
- Time Management Guide for Creative Moms
- The Progress Project Website
- Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman
- Die With Zero by Bill Perkins
- The Summer Day by Mary Oliver
This is our FINAL episode! We hope this last episode serves as the perfect way to wrap up everything we’ve shared over the last 3+ years.
Listen in to learn:
- The 6 areas you can choose from to start your own progress project
- Over 20 examples and inspiration ideas to choose from for your project
- Next steps to actually GET STARTED taking action
- Where you can find resources for each of the 6 areas of growth
- The perfect tool you can use again and again for each new goal you set
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/175
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Today we’re talking about how you can actually create the life you dream of living. Discover how to envision the big picture growth you want for your future and the 4 ingredients needed to get you there.
You’ll also learn:
- Where to start in determining what matters most to you
- How to incorporate those things into your everyday life—and your goals for the future
- The mindset possibility work that has to take place before any of your goals become reality
- Why love, grace, and worthiness are essential parts of any personal development plan
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/174
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You don’t want to miss today’s episode! We have some big news to share and we’re spilling it all in this conversation. Find out the changes coming to the podcast and what’s next for The Progress Project. We can’t wait to let you in on what’s to come!
SHOW NOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/173
JOIN OUR PATREON CLASS: Join this month’s class and learn how to make “what could be” a reality for you in your own life! We’ll dive deeper into this topic and give you specific help with whatever it is you’re trying to create in your life. Learn more HERE.
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In this episode, we’re teaching you how to grow your self belief. Not just in the vague “believe in yourself!” kind of way we tell little kids but about believing SPECIFICALLY that you can achieve the things you really want. That you can take any desire you have for your life and figure out how to obtain it or bring it into reality. Usually that means DOING, BEING, or HAVING something that you want.
You’ll learn:
- The difference between action and belief (and which one is most important)
- What is possible when you truly shift your beliefs about yourself and your capabilities
- How to begin shifting those beliefs
- The next-level step you can take to take this self-belief work further
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/172
JOIN OUR PATREON CLASS: Join this month’s class and learn how to make “what could be” a reality for you in your own life! We’ll dive deeper into this topic and give you specific resources to help you achieve what you really want right now. Learn more HERE.
Communicating better begins with clarity—knowing what you want FIRST and then clearly sharing that with others.
Listen to this week’s episode to learn:
- How to gain clarity over what you want in the first place
- How you can be more confident in asking for what you want or need
- How to be less vague and more concrete by being your own editor
- Why it matters who you’re communicating with
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/171
Funny meme from the notebook that we mentioned in this episode;) "What do you want?!"
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More faith can help you obtain ANY desire, reach any goal, or solve any problem. Today’s conversation will show you 4 ways you can develop your faith to create actual, tangible results in your life.
Listen in to learn:
- To expand your definition of faith to increase your creative power
- The best question to ask to discover exactly what to do next
- Why you might be putting forth the wrong kind of effort and what to do instead
- How you can look at what already exists in your life to cultivate even more faith
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/170
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Do you ever feel guilty that you want MORE when you “should” be content with what you have? Or maybe you feel like you “should” be making more progress than you currently are in a given season of life.
In this episode, we’re talking about contentment vs. progress and why we feel like we’re doing it wrong, no matter which phase of life we’re in.
You’ll learn:
- Why our brains default to wanting the next thing, even after achieving a big goal
- How to decide if you should be in a growth mindset or a contentment mindset
- How you can take time to celebrate goal achievement (even if you’re already thinking about the next one)
- How you can expect and accept that reaching your next goal won’t make your life any happier than it is today
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/169
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In this episode, Laura shares her best tips for planning your week. There’s no set formula to follow, but prompts to help you decide what is most important to you and how to incorporate it into your plan.
Listen in to learn:
- How you can change your mindset about planning your week so it doesn’t feel restrictive, but exciting and inspiring instead
- How being strategic about when you plan so it actually happens each week
- Where you can find some extra guidance in making this plan
- 5 questions you can ask in a weekly review
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/168
FREE RESOURCES: Grab our best free resources and anything else you might need to help you make time for what you love on our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/
Today we’re talking about how you can get to the “good stuff” of life, whether it’s in your creative work, relationships, spiritual life, or anything else.
Listen in to learn:
- How you can enjoy more meaningful conversations
- Conversation-starting prompts to go deeper in your relationships
- How you can do creative work that is more aligned with your purpose
- A few tricks to go deeper in any area of your life that has potential for more meaning
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/167
FREE TIME BLOCKING TOOLKIT: You’ll find a few extra hours for you and your creativity starting this week, no matter how full your schedule already is. Check it out today.
If you ever find yourself feeling totally overwhelmed with everything you have to do, decide, and worry about, you might need to declutter your mind!
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- 4 different strategies to use to declutter your mind
- Where to start if you’re too overwhelmed to decide
- Ideas for systems you can create to prevent overwhelm in the future
- Examples for one-time decisions you can make to avoid decision fatigue
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/166
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Today’s conversation is an unstructured exploration of a question we’ve been pondering: How do you experience your life?
We talk through a new way to visualize concepts we’re always talking about: the power of our thoughts to create the intentional life we enjoy the experience of living every day.
Listen in to hear:
- How thinking of a foundation and a home can help you better visualize your circumstances and emotions
- How you can find ultimate freedom in your emotional life
- Experiencing ease, contentment, and happiness in the present moment
- Why it is that you truly can feel good despite negative circumstances
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/165
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In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to navigate all the big emotions that come up when utilizing your creativity.
We want you to find the tools to navigate the thoughts and feelings that arise during the creative process.
Listen in to learn:
- How to not let anxiety or mind drama stop you from creating the work you want to do
- Stop ignoring the signals these emotions are bringing up for you
- Specific steps you can take to deal with anxiety, worry, and drama
- How you can separate a bit from your inner critic
- How to step into emotions that will serve you and your creativity well
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/164
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Today we’re talking about how you can give your creativity some extra attention and create your very best work.
Listen in to learn:
- How creativity can help you feel more connected to yourself spiritually
- A powerful journal prompt to discover a powerful creative experience in your past and how it can serve future creative work
- A bunch of strategies we have used to create our best work that you can steal and try for yourself
- How you can devote a little extra time to your creativity this month
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/163
CHECK OUT THIS MONTH'S CLASS $5: Every two month's we dive deep into a specific topic like time management or creative work. We'll give you all the tools you need to make progress you're proud of in a fun & simple way! Learn more HERE.
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This episode is a free audio chapter from our ebook, Time Management for Creative Moms. You’ll learn 5 mindset shifts about time management that will help you take the strategies we’ve taught you so far and become even more effective with your time.
You’ll also learn why time management is about SO MUCH MORE than getting things done or checking everything off a to do list.
We want you to discover the freedom that comes when your schedule allows you to fulfill your purpose, use your gifts, and reach your goals and dreams.
For a roundup of time management resources and notes from the episode, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/162
- FREE Time Management Toolkit
- Time Management for Creative Moms Ebook
- Past Time Management Episodes + Blogposts
- Maximize Your Magic Hours - Patreon Class
You have a unique set of gifts that are meant to bring you joy and serve the world! Today we’re chatting about how you can uncover those gifts and use them to their fullest potential.
Listen in to learn:
- What to do if you’re not sure what your gifts are
- How to actually use your gifts more regularly
- Why you should never wait to start the project you dream about starting
- How your gifts will be revealed along the way -- with ACTION
- Why we are sometimes afraid to take action on our gifts
- How to stop comparing your gifts to others
FREE TOOLKIT: Don't forget to grab our awesome FREE Time Management Toolkit to get 4 new free resources to help you make more time for what you love! Download HERE.
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/161
In today’s episode you’ll hear from a few of our listeners who have applied our time management strategies in order to make more time for what they love!
We hope you’ll be as inspired as we are by the things they’re doing, what tools they’re implementing to find time, the amazing results they have achieved! Best of all, you’ll learn how YOU can do the same.
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/160
FREE TOOLKIT: Don't forget to grab our free Time Management Toolkit to get 4 free resources to help you make more time for what you love! Download HERE.
Ready to finally start waking up earlier? In this episode, Kristin shares her unique tips for waking up early.
Listen in to learn:
- 4 steps to follow to actually wake up earlier
- How to develop a DESIRE to wake up early
- How you can experiment with this habit without guilt, shame, or “shoulds”
- How to stop feeling guilty if you DON’T want to wake up early
- What to do if/when your kids interrupt your morning hours
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/159
FREE TOOLKIT: Don't forget to grab our awesome FREE Time Management Toolkit to get 4 new free resources to help you make more time for what you love! Download HERE.
Today we’re having a conversation about STILLNESS: how to find time for stillness, what to do during that time, and how to truly connect with God to create your life.
Listen in to learn:
- How to WANT to set aside generous, dedicated time for spirituality
- Ways we can co-create with God -- whether we’re creating our goals, our days, our feelings, or anything else
- How to balance confidence and humility when it comes to achieving your desires
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/158
FREE TOOLKIT: Don't forget to grab our awesome FREE Time Management Toolkit to get 4 new free resources to help you make more time for what you love! Download HERE.
Ever feel like something is holding you back from creating, making progress, and sharing your gifts? There’s a good chance that what’s holding you back is a lack of trust in yourself.
In today’s episode, Laura will teach you how to finally move forward with those goals you have.
You’ll learn:
- 3 things you’re probably not doing if you feel like you can’t trust yourself with your time
- How to get less frustrated when you don’t follow through on things
- How to relieve the pressure you put on yourself and trust your imperfect self
- The simple trick to finding out why something’s not working
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/157
FREE TOOLKIT: Don't forget to grab our awesome FREE Time Management Toolkit to get 4 new free resources to help you make more time for what you love! Download HERE.
In today’s episode, Kristin shares how implementing some rules or boundaries in your time management can help you be more effective in ANY area of your life.
You’ll learn:
- How boundaries can help you avoid guilt about how you spend your time
- How to discern what area of your life needs better boundaries
- How to be as effective as possible in your chosen area
- 4 specific examples of problem areas and time management “rules” that can solve them
- The one thing Kristin never does while her kids are asleep :)
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/156
FREE TOOLKIT: Don't forget to grab our free Time Management Toolkit to get 4 free resources to help you make more time for what you love! Download HERE.
Next up in our time management series, we’re talking about how to be intentional with the time you ALREADY have available.
You’ll learn:
- 4 simple questions to ask yourself to pinpoint where you want your time to improve
- How to decide which specific area of life or time of day needs your attention
- How to find a really good reason WHY you want to improve this area (beyond just wanting to stop feeling guilty!)
- The power of being specific and concrete in defining what you want and how you’ll get it
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/155
FREE TOOLKIT: Don't forget to grab our awesome FREE Time Management Toolkit to get 4 new free resources to help you make more time for what you love! Download HERE.
This episode kicks off our time management series! EVERY aspect of personal growth is made easier by having good time management skills -- and you can learn those skills much more easily than you think. In this episode, we’re talking about how to do a time management reset.
Listen in to learn:
- Our approach to time management and how you can find plenty of time for things YOU love
- How to make sure you’re doing what you WANT with your time (and your life)
- How you can build your ideal weekly schedule from scratch
- How to create a schedule that serves you the best possible way for your life right now
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/154
FREE TOOLKIT: Don't forget to grab our awesome FREE Time Management Toolkit to get 4 new free resources to help you make more time for what you love! Download HERE.
Why do we need to practice loving ourselves and the efforts we make toward growth? Because the love we have for ourselves filters into everything that we do, whether it’s your creativity, relationships, motherhood, or work.
Listen in to learn:
- What it can look like to show up for yourself
- Ways you can signal to your mind, body, and spirit that you can rely on yourself
- How to soften your heart toward your inner critic
- A simple exercise to reconnect to yourself
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/153
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If you’re itching to super-charge your personal growth, this is the episode for you!
Over years of goal-setting and personal growth efforts, we’ve learned that progress is not just about the particular goals you achieve or the exact changes that you make.
Real progress happens when you learn the meta-skills of personal growth -- those higher level skills that enable you to succeed in ANY area of life.
Today we’re talking about the 5 most important meta-skills for personal growth:
- Intuition-led decision making
- Managing your emotions
- Committed goal setting
- Developing trust in yourself
- Evaluating your results and making adjustments
Listen in to learn how these 5 simple skills can enable you to make progress in ANY area and reach ANY goal you want to set!
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/152
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Do you ever feel like your entire life just needs an overhaul? Sometimes it seems like every single area of life is lacking and that you need to fix everything all at once. But here’s the truth: how you do ONE thing is usually how you do EVERYTHING. And by progressing in one area of life, you’ll progress in others simultaneously.
Listen in to learn more about how this works, plus:
- Why focusing on just one area doesn’t negatively impact the rest of your life
- What’s possible when you constrain your goal setting
- How to pick the one area to focus on
- How Kristin “overhauled” her life… in just eight years ;)
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/151
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In today’s episode, we’re going to help you be more intentional with where you’re putting your energy and the effect it’s having on your life. We’ll talk about what’s working, what’s not working, and how to give yourself plenty of grace along the way.
Listen in to learn:
- How internalizing one principle can change your life, even as it shows up in different tactics for different seasons of your life
- Why the system you choose isn’t as important as the lasting effect of a true principle
- How you can be more intentional about your choices with just one powerful tool: observation
- How increasing mindfulness of what is going right can help you increase your overall happiness and fulfillment
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/150
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Today’s episode is a continuation of last week’s conversation about mind and intuition. You’ll get an in-depth process you can follow to actually access your intuition regularly.
You’ll learn:
- How to know when you might need to access your intuition
- The simple 4-step process to tuning into your intuition (it’s not hard!)
- The key to getting answers from your intuition
- A bunch of journal prompts to help you think outside the box
- How to many any decision with confidence and move forward with peace
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/intuition
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Listen to today’s episode to learn the difference between your mind and your intuition. Both sides of us offer useful tools to help us in our day-to-day lives and in reaching our potential, but sometimes we give our mind work that is better suited for our intuition.
You’ll learn:
- Why you are not your thoughts
- How to separate from all the noise in your head
- What jobs the mind is best suited for
- How to know when you’re leading with intuition
- How you can stop beating yourself up for making the same mistakes over and over again
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/intuition
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Today we’re exploring how you can sync your mind, body, and spirit. You’ll start feeling more whole, more unified, more connected with yourself so you can have a more intentional year.
Listen in to learn:
- The one super-simple tool you can use to connect to your mind, body, or spirit
- How you can reduce self-criticism, discouragement, and distraction this year
- How to gain more freedom, possibility, and self-trust
- How to uncover what you truly need in each area of growth
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/147
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It’s a new year and we’re feeling the energy and excitement of new possibilities!
Listen in to our conversation today to learn:
- What it is about a new year that gives us momentum
- What we each learned about taking a month-long break from the podcast
- A couple changes we’re making in our own lives
- How to find new inspiration for this time of year
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/146
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One theme we always return to at The Progress Project is balancing growth and grace. If you’ve been in a season of a lot of growth, maybe it’s time for a break?
Listen in to learn:
- How to make a break actually happen
- 3 questions to ask yourself to prepare for an effective break
- What you actually need from a break (and how to make sure you get it)
- Make sure you listen to the end for an update about the podcast and what’s happening this month and in 2021!
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/145
STAY UPDATED: We’ll be taking a break from new episodes in December but we’ll be back in 2021 with a bunch of great new episodes and some fun changes and updates. In the meantime, you can keep up with us by subscribing to our email newsletter at https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/email
If you are like many of our listeners, there’s probably something you’ve felt called to do in motherhood, creativity, or work you love. In this episode, we’re talking about how to make progress on that work.
You’ll learn:
- The 3 simple steps to making progress
- Why allowing yourself to spend time in the visualization stage matters
- How to take tiny steps for massive progress
- How to stop trying to control the exact outcome and have faith in the process
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/144
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In this episode, we’re sharing a concept we call translation. This is when you adapt what you learn from books, podcasts, videos, or anything else into a language that applies specifically to you.
Listen in to learn more about this topic, plus:
- 3 ways to use translation to take your learning even deeper
- How to learn most of what you want for FREE
- How to get the most value possible out of free content
- One way you can inhabit the mindset of your favorite teacher
- When to invest further in your learning
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/143
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In this episode we’re sharing a practice you can use each morning to set yourself up for a peaceful, intentional day.
Listen in to learn:
- How Laura mentally and emotionally prepares for each day
- What you can do to dramatically decrease daily frustration and irritation
- How to set a specific daily intention
- When to fit this two-minute practice in
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/142
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One question we get a lot from listeners is “How do I stay motivated with my project or goal?”
People find that they start something with a lot of energy and enthusiasm and then as the feeling of motivation fades, willpower kicks in, and then that runs out too. Then what? That’s the point where most people quit.
So listen in today to learn:
- How to maintain motivation and enthusiasm for your creative goal
- 3 reasons you’re not following through on your goal
- The incredibly powerful mindset shift that can change everything about how you set goals
This aligns perfectly with our premium content in Patreon this session, which is about setting creative goals. We’re challenging our patrons (and ourselves!) to start and finish a creative project in 6 weeks.
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SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/141
Most of us are familiar with the idea of opposition in all things -- that there is contrast in life which helps us appreciate the good. But what if there is opposition in all people too?
What if everyone has good and bad, light and dark, same and different? And what if everyone is in need of regular, daily forgiveness?
In this episode you’ll learn:
- The unrealistic expectations we have for each other
- How changing your expectations around forgiveness can help you forgive others
- Why it’s totally fine that we are all 50% “good and 50% “bad”
- How to inhabit the identity of a person who forgives
- How to forgive quickly, easily, and without drama
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/140
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We talk often about the importance of having a purpose statement for yourself, but have you thought about having a purpose statement for your family?
We’re talking to Mike and Erin Allen today about how to strengthen your family life with words.
You’ll learn:
- How to have a more intentional family life
- Why writing a family purpose statement is so beneficial, no matter what stage of family life you are at
- Why words have such tremendous power to create
- How to align your personal purpose with your family’s purpose
- How to get started creating your own family purpose and crest
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/139
For anyone interested in working on your own family purpose and crest, Mike and Erin have provided a free self-guided worksheet that helps you create your own family crest and purpose. You can find that free worksheet HERE in our show notes.
Today we're talking about what it means to actually process your emotions -- and how to do it. If we don't take time for this, our unprocessed feelings can build up and create not just emotional consequences but physical consequences too.
Listen in to learn:
- The difference between a thought and a feeling
- 3 steps to process a feeling
- How to figure out what emotion you're feeling and name it
- What to actually do with the emotion
- Why it's useful to notice your habitual emotions
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/138
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We know good communication is so important, but how well are you communicating with yourself? Today we’re sharing 5 ways you can improve your communication with yourself for more progress.
You’ll learn:
- Why distraction is preventing effective communication
- How to find quiet time to be still and listen for what you really need
- How to keep communication simple and clear
- How to stop judging yourself
- The two most important times you need to focus on trusting yourself
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/137
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Today we're talking about how to take an introvert retreat! Never heard of it? That's because we made it up! An introvert retreat is a time for someone who thrives on and enjoys alone time to actually go and be alone to recharge for at least 24 hours.
Listen in to hear:
- Why an introvert retreat can be so beneficial
- How to make taking time away a priority
- What to actually DO on your introvert retreat
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/136
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Life is made up of tiny decisions. What we choose to do, say, and believe all contribute to ultimately creating the life we live. So how can we set ourselves up for success so we’re more likely to make those good everyday decisions?
Listen in to learn:
- How starting your morning off right sets the entire day up for success
- How to choose an intention for the day based on the big picture of what you want
- How to quiet your inner critic when things aren’t going well and redirect your day
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/135
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Today we’re talking about an underrated tool that can help you find opportunities, alleviate frustration, open your mind, and loosen your expectations: curiosity.
In this episode, you’ll learn about:
- 5 areas of our lives where curiosity can open up possibilities
- Framing problems and questions in curiosity rather than judgment or frustration
- Journal prompts to help you utilize curiosity as a tool
- How to make more room for understanding, love, and more spacious thinking
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/134
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This short guided meditation is a chance to give yourself & your creativity love and permission to just be. It’s a gentle reminder that however you’re feeling today or whatever you choose to do today, is okay....It’s perfectly okay.
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Today we’re chatting about capturing all your ideas, organizing those ideas, and evaluating whether to pursue them or not.
You’ll learn:
- Ways to capture your ideas so you don’t forget them
- How to create a system to organize your ideas
- How to evaluate your ideas and decide what to prioritize
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/133
Get Our Premium Content: Get access to our limited-time meditation series! (a how-to, along with some guided meditations by Laura) Designed to help you reduce anxiety and find peace during this turbulent time!
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Is it possible to plan creativity or do you need to wait until inspiration strikes? We’ve found that not only can you plan creativity, but there’s actually a reliable process to follow for your creative projects.
In this episode you’ll learn:
- The 4 step planning process that can help you start and finish a creative project
- How to be more productive and prolific in your work
- Why you need to get super clear on what your project’s completion will look like
- How to break down a project into doable steps
- The key to making progress when you’re feeling stuck
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/132
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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 recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/131
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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 frustration
- Practical tips for how to manage your mindset in a frustrating situation (hint: it’s not while you’re in the middle of it!)
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/130
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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 being generous to ourselves looks like for each of us
- A practice to start noticing where you’re withholding generous self care from yourself throughout the day
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/129
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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 your goals and make sure you’re being intentional
- How to create good problems for your brain to solve rather than letting your brain make problems where there aren’t any (this is super fascinating when you apply it!)
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/128
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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 you need
- Why it matters to be informed
- How to be less emotionally affected by the news
- How to process the feelings that come up
- 4 questions to explore why you might be avoiding the news
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/127
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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 your future self
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/126
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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 experiencing the day helps Laura feel intentional
- Kristin’s process for intentional living broken down from purpose to goals to daily actions
- 5 ways to master intentional living
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/125
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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 pursuits with 5 kids at home
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/124
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 ideas for later
- The trick we both use when we need to work but feel uninspired
- What to do if you feel guilty that your creative work doesn’t make money
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/123
Want to be creative, but don't have enough time? Read our Time Management Guide for Creative Moms. Go to: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/time
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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 the potential gifts and blessings of things being different than expected
- What actions you can take to move forward
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/122
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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 emotion) again
- Lots of examples of how it works in practice
- How to maintain the ability to be spontaneous, even while staying committed to what you said you’d do
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/121
FREE WORKBOOK: Download our free How to Create Your Own Mantra workbook at https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/mantra
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 children not just about being inclusive but about being anti-racist, and a list of resources that have been helpful to us so far:
- Video about systemic racism on Facebook
- Instagram post about the difference between inclusive and anti-racist parenting
- Instagram live on how to talk to your kids about race from @ayanagabriellelage
- Code Switch podcast episode
- 1619 podcast
- @rachel.cargle on Instagram and her free #dothework anti-racism email course
For a full list of links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/120
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 right for you
- Why you don’t need to follow any rules or use any magic words
- How to move through the range of belief possibilities until you believe whatever it is you want to believe
- Specific examples of how both of us have used mantras in big (and small) ways
- A few tips on how to remember and use your new mantra
Download our free workbook, How to Create Your Own Mantra at www.jointheprogressproject.com/mantra
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/119
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 family
- How to structure your day in alignment with your mental and physical energy
- A few tips to reset your day whenever you need it
- One simple way to signal to yourself that you’ve got it together
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/118
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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 critic wants you to hear
- How to tap into the inner mentor for truth and inspiration
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/117
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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 clarify which parts of a problem we have control over and which parts we don’t
- 10 journal prompts to help you solve your problem
- The surprisingly important tip to working out a solution
Plus you’ll hear Laura walk through the 10 steps with a problem Kristin is trying to solve right now!
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/116
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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 change
- A self-inquiry formula to help you journal through understanding your desires enough to desire something better
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/115
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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 time
- A new way to think about meeting your own needs for self care
- Practical ideas to get your little kids to give you some alone time during the day
- How to avoid distraction by compartmentalizing and assigning environments
- An easy way to get our answers to your specific questions on time management (or any other topic)
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/114
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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
- Laura’s current mantra to make sure she’s present in work, family, and rest time
- How to get the time you really need for restorative rest
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/113
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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 your phone
- Why tools alone aren’t ever going to solve the problem long term
- The most important question to ask to solve the underlying issue behind why you can’t seem to stop getting distracted by your phone
- 4 specific strategies to help you feel more in control of how you use your phone
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/112
Time Management Guide For Creative Moms - We created this 80+ page guide to help you not only learn to feel more under control with everything you’re already doing, but find time to start or work on those creative projects that light you up.
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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 working isn’t very effective
- How this way of working helps us accomplish our goals faster than ever before
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/111
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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 use to map out our week in advance
- The 2 most important parts of learning to manage your time better
- A resource that can help you transform how you spend your time. Click HERE to learn more.
If you could solve the time management issues in your life, how much would your life change? How would it feel to be proud and satisfied with how much you get done each day instead of beating yourself up for not doing better? Keep listening in this month and we’ll help you get there.
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SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/110
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 things light and fun
- How to stay close even when the kids move out
- Their best advice for loving each other no matter what
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/109
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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 use this question to help you process feelings in a healthier way
- How you can use this question to manage your time better and avoid distractions
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/108
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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 nature makes the waiting bearable -- and increases our growth
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today & to learn more about Jessica, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/107
Do you ever wonder if it’s possible to find more happiness in ordinary life? This week, we’re talking about how to find more joy, beauty, and simplicity in the everyday.
We’re chatting about:
- Finding more joy in repeatable tasks
- Making your time count
- Looking for opportunities for inspiration
- Simplifying family adventures, outings, and vacations for more joy
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/106
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We’re talking about simple habits today with our guest, Chanelle Neilson.
We talked about:
- Doing less than you want to do when you start a new habit
- Making your habits convenient
- The range of possibilities when it comes to habits
- Using transitions to be present throughout your day with whatever you’re working on
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/105
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In this episode, we’re talking about emotional alignment: the ability to feel a general sense of contentment and wellbeing through the ups and downs of life.
When we’re in emotional alignment, we recognize and appreciate the good and accept and process the bad without resistance.
Listen in to learn:
- What emotional alignment looks like practically
- How to align yourself when you’re feeling out of sorts
- Habits and rhythms that support emotional alignment
- Why it’s not so much about doing a list of good things but about practicing the shift back into alignment
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/104
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Creating the life you want to live is all about making little daily decisions. So if we want something new or different we have to remember that we need to choose something different than we have in the past.
In this episode we’re talking about applying this simple but powerful concept to any goal, habit, or problem you’re working on.
You’ll hear:
- Our big goal for the podcast in 2020 and what we’re choosing differently to reach it
- 5 questions to ask yourself to find out what exactly you need to choose differently this time around
- How to get past the resistance that almost always shows up with any new goal or change
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/103
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Are you in survival mode?
When life throws us off track, we often find ourselves struggling just to get through the day, let alone worry about our good habits and personal growth. You might be sick, in the middle of a big move, having a baby, or dealing with grief.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- What to let go of when you’re in survival mode
- Finding your minimum baseline for home & self care, parenting, and work
- Trusting yourself to get back on track when you’re ready
- How to let others help you
- One powerful question to make sure you get what you need
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/102
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Wouldn’t it be nice to not feel so rushed throughout your day while still getting everything done on your to do list?
In today’s episode, Laura walks you through 5 simple ways you can go from feeling rushed, frantic, and busy to feeling more calm and focused WITHOUT taking anything off your to do list.
You’ll learn:
- 5 simple ways to help you get everything done that you want without a sense of urgency or feeling like you don’t have enough time
- A quick 30 second exercise to help recenter your focus and calm your mind whenever you’re feeling rushed
- What your days can look like when you relax your efforts and focus on what matters most
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/101
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In this special 100th episode we wanted to share the three most important skills we’ve learned from starting The Progress Project & how you can easily start applying these three skills into your own life.
If you’re ready to start making progress on what matters most to you then you’ll love this episode!
We talked about:
- What we mean when we say “Start Your Own Progress Project” & examples of what yours could be
- The 3 important skills to help you make progress on what matters most and why we wished we learned them sooner
- A few quick tips to help you start applying these skills today
- How mastering these 3 skills can help you feel more purposeful, confident, joyful, creative and content in your everyday life
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/100
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In this episode, we’re talking about the idea of surrendering to outcomes.
Often in our goal setting, relationships, expectations, or plans of any kind, we have a particular idea of how it “should” go and what we want the outcome to be. And when things don’t go the way we hoped or planned, we can experience some really negative emotions that might be unnecessary.
We talked about:
- The ways our experience can change dramatically when we loosen our grip on a certain outcome
- The mental shift between wanting vs. needing something
- Trusting that God always provides in some way
- How to remain lighthearted about results
- How surrendering to outcomes allows for more success goal setting
- The mantra Kristin is using with her goal for the year
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/99
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In this episode, we’re talking about how to navigate times of change in your life. Whether it’s a change you’ve chosen like a new goal or opportunity -- or something you didn’t ask for, like an unexpected job loss or move, we’re talking about how you can not only get through this season but welcome the change and see what it has to teach you.
We talked about:
- Accepting and surrendering to changes in our lives
- Having a thought habit of curiosity and exploration
- Laura’s mindset tool to remove the drama of a new situation
- What we need to offer ourselves to create the capacity and space for something new
For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website right here!
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It’s the end of the year so of course we’ve got to talk about goal setting!
We don’t often hear people talking about goal setting the way we use it, so today we’re talking specifically about purpose-oriented goal setting.
We chatted about:
- How to prioritize what to work on
- How Kristin used to have 8+ goals a year and why next year she’ll only have 1
- Aligning your goals with your purpose statement
- The self-defeating cycle to avoid in goal setting
- How to blend a healthier mindset with your strategic goal
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/97
Our whole mission at The Progress Project is to help you find your purpose and make progress on what matters most.
If you feel like it’s time to dig into your purpose, we hope you’ll join us in our Find Your Purpose Course next month!
Go to jointheprogressproject.com/purpose to get on the waitlist and learn more. Cart opens Jan 3rd and closes Jan 9th!!
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We used to think that lasting happiness was always just around the corner. If we could just figure out this problem or get this thing we wanted, then it would be smooth sailing and we’d finally be living the fulfilled life.
Just like we have, you’ve probably found that you never actually “make it” in life, right?
This idea can be discouraging but we’ve found that it’s actually liberating. If circumstances won’t ever make us happy, we must be able to be happy in spite of circumstances. And that’s what we’re discussing in this episode.
We talked about:
- 3 steps to living a more fulfilled life
- How to stop living just for the future
- How each of us finds satisfaction and joy despite circumstances
- Thinking of fulfillment as a state of being (not just thoughts you think)
- Balancing wanting more and having enough
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/96
Our whole mission at The Progress Project is to help you find your purpose and make progress on what matters most.
If you feel like it’s time to dig into your purpose, we hope you’ll join us in our Find Your Purpose Course next month!
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Are you working hard on the wrong things?
Are you not working hard enough on what matters most?
We talk often about finding your purpose and today we’re talking about using that clarity to start making progress in your life on what matters most to you. Let’s make sure you’re working hard on the RIGHT things.
We talked about:
- How to cut back on the things that are keeping you from progressing
- What simplifies your life and gives you the space and time to do more of what matters most
- Finding the courage to invite hard things into our lives in order to do what matters
- How to be okay with disappointment
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/95
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Today we wanted to give you a special sneak peek into our Patreon community! Every month we create a bonus episode for our $3 and $10 supporters. We try to keep them short, sweet, and action-oriented, giving you something that you can apply to your life right away.
The episode we’re sharing with you today is one of our favorites from this year called The 10-Minute Reset.
Do you ever feel exhausted, stressed, overwhelmed, distracted or uninspired at some point in your day? Sometimes at those times we tend to distract ourselves with browsing our phone or grabbing a snack, but giving yourself a 10-Minute Reset might be exactly what your body and mind actually need!
Laura explains what exactly a 10-minute reset is, the reason it’s so effective, & why you'll be dying to try it out. She'll show you how you can apply it into your own schedule & why it's much more than just giving yourself some quiet time.
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/94
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If you ever wish you knew what was behind the behavior of your family members or friends, today’s episode is for you!
We’re talking with Enneagram coach, Natasha Smith all about how the Enneagram framework can help us understand ourselves better AND improve our relationships with anyone in our lives.
We talked about:
- What the Enneagram is and how it’s different than other personality tests
- A brief overview of the 9 types
- How to find your type
- How to guess what others’ types might be
- How the Enneagram helps you find compassion and connection for your loved ones
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/93
Find Natasha at http://www.radiantlyflourish.com/ or @radiantlyflourish on Instagram
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Have you ever heard people talk about having a purpose statement for their life or a personal mission statement that they live by?
It might sound lofty to create something like that for yourself but it’s actually totally doable and can be a life-changing way to start living more intentionally!
In this episode, we’re talking about:
- Why it’s so essential to know your purpose
- What a purpose statement actually is
- What led Kristin to search for and find her purpose
- The 4 steps to write your own purpose statement
- A tool that can help you dive deep into discovering your purpose and what to do once you know what it is
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/92
Get started on your own Purpose Statement by downloading a few free sample pages from our Find Your Purpose Course HERE!
To learn more about our Find Your Purpose Course go to: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/purpose
Today we’re chatting all about cultivating connection with our kids with Cami Moss.
We talked about:
- Simple ways to connect with your kids individually every day
- How to create trust with your kids so you can talk to them about the big things
- 5 ways to teach your kids virtues intentionally
- How to avoid accidentally teaching your child that they’re responsible for your emotions (and what to say instead)
- What offensive parenting is and how to talk about potential problems before they ever happen
SHOW NOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/91
Connect with Cami & her amazing podcast @realconnectionspodcast
FIND YOUR PURPOSE COURSE: If you’re ready to start setting goals from a clear understanding of WHO you are and WHAT you really want, you’re ready for our Find Your Purpose course. It’s available to purchase December 30th - get on the waiting list HERE.
Today we’re answering a listener question about how to handle all the daily decisions that lead to decision fatigue. How do we plan our days to free up mental energy for more important things? In this episode, Kristin talks about:
- What decision fatigue really is
- How to value and protect your mental energy
- 3 questions to assess your level of decision fatigue
- How to find out which decisions are draining your mental energy
- 5 tips to conserve mental energy by planning
- The most important thing you can do to make progress with fewer decisions
For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, you can find our show notes here.
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Today Kristin is talking with Erin Nielson, a watercolor artist who has turned her creative hobby into a thriving business. She’s sharing her perspective on how you know if you should merge your creative passion with business. We talked about:
- Why Erin keeps some parts of her art just for herself
- How to know if you’re ready to start a creative business
- Why finding your purpose is so similar to finding your creative voice
- How to stop feeling discouraged if your work doesn’t match what you want for it yet
- Erin’s Purpose Statement (and her Purpose Statement for her business!)
- How Erin translates her purpose into the day-to-day choices of doing what matters most
- What it’s like to feel contentment despite not having perfect circumstances
- Dealing with feelings of inadequacy as a creative
Learn more about Erin’s work on her website or watch her YouTube watercolor flower tutorials.
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SHOW NOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head HERE.
FIND YOUR PURPOSE COURSE: If you’re ready to start setting goals from a clear understanding of WHO you are and WHAT you really want, you’re ready for our Find Your Purpose course. It’s available to purchase December 30th - get on the waiting list HERE.
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We say it at the beginning of every episode, but we’re dedicating a whole episode to it today: giving yourself plenty of grace along the way!
We talked about:
- What grace actually means
- How we can accept grace from God, others, and ourselves
- Imagining what life might look like with more ease and acceptance
- The opposite of grace and how to recognize that in our lives
- A unique way to use mantras that calls upon the love of God and others (don’t miss this part!)
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/88
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How often have you tried to make a change in your life only to have motivation fizzle out sooner than you expected? You’re left disappointed in yourself and discouraged about trying again!
We have found that the secret to making change that lasts is all about your “why” behind it. When you are clear on a compelling reason WHY you want this change, you are far more likely to keep up on the hard part of making change.
In this episode we had a conversation all about this idea:
- How you can know if a change will stick before you even start
- How to find what your compelling reason really is by going 3 levels deeper
- The power of energizing feelings that propel change
- How to stay committed even when you aren’t perfect at your new goal
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/87
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Do you ever think about how incredible it is that we all have the same basic needs and desires -- and yet we each go about creating a life that fulfills those needs and desires in completely different ways?
It’s so exciting to think about the reality that we can create ANY kind of life we want to live.
In today’s episode we chatted about:
- The two things we ALL want more of
- How to do a quick inventory to make sure you are living (or on the path to) a life you truly desire
- Why big transitions in life are a great opportunity to re-evaluate things
- How to create a big-picture vision for your life
- An exercise with 3 questions to ask yourself to find out what you really want out of life
- How we can find real contentment and joy NOW
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/86
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How often do you struggle making a decision?
We waste so much time and mental energy either putting decisions off too long, worrying what to choose, or regretting what we’ve already chosen. How can we save this time and mental energy and make decisions without all the drama? We’re chatting all about that in today’s episode!
We cover:
- Practicing making decisions with low stakes
- Considering whether a decision simplifies or complicates your life
- Decision mindsets
- How difficult decisions bring us into union with God
- Why the actual decision itself might not matter as much as we think
Make sure you stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear a SNEAK PEAK of our latest bonus episode on "Making Mistakes!"
If you let the "fear of failing" hold you back from doing what matters most then this bonus episode is for you!!Join our monthly PATREON community for just $3 to get access to this bonus episode and new bonus episodes every month!
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/85
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In today’s episode we’re talking about how we can step confidently into whatever we choose for our lives and do what works for US. Not what works for others or what we’re told is right, but what works specifically for us as individuals.
We talk about:
- Applying this concept to any/every area of life
- Owning your strengths and what you’re good at
- Being open to finding your unique path in areas you’re less confident in
- How to get started finding what’s right for us
- Finding the confidence to own it
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/84
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If you’ve ever wanted to try living with a minimalist wardrobe, this episode is for you! We talk all about how we approach simplifying our closets and wearing fewer clothes.
We cover:
- Why what you wear matters
- The case for simplicity with your clothes
- What a capsule wardrobe is and how we use it
- How to define your style
- Our best tips for planning your minimal wardrobe
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/83
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We talk a lot about having a morning routine but what about an evening routine?
Evenings are a great time of day to make some intentional choices ahead of time and create a daily rhythm that helps you wind down and relax from your day.
In this episode, we’re talking about:
- 7 steps to take when creating an evening routine
- How to decide what you want from your evenings
- What to do your routines when your schedule or life changes
- How to keep it super simple (this is not a major overhaul!)
SHOWNOTES: For a blog recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/82
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Something that keeps coming up for us recently is the power we each have to determine the answers we need for ourselves.
We often find ourselves looking outward for answers and advice. But we’ve found that the BEST way to change for real is through a process of self-inquiry -- asking ourselves really good questions and training ourselves to find answers.
In this episode, we’re talking about:
- How to solve any problem, apply any concept to your life, or make progress on any project
- Finding freedom from seeking opinions from others before making decisions
- Choosing an energy of curiosity rather than frustration when finding answers
- Translating others’ ideas to your specific situation
- Taking ownership of your solutions and ideas -- and why that’s so powerful
- And don’t miss the 9 powerful journaling prompt ideas in our show notes to get you started in your own process of self-inquiry!
SHOWNOTES: Find our 9 journaling prompts we share in this episode + overview or episode & links we mentioned at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/81
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In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to approach our learning and education with more intention.
We are in constant information overload, so it’s easy to spend so much time consuming knowledge that we feel overwhelmed and frustrated -- or we don’t take the time to apply what we’re learning.
We’re talking about how to approach our learning and research with careful intention so we can use our time well, discern the right information for us, and move forward with confidence.
We talked about:
- Why it matters so much to decide ahead of time how you want to learn and what kind of resource would be ideal
- The power of diving deep into one resource or with one mentor
- How to find the right education for YOU
- 5 tips to avoid feeling overwhelmed when consuming information to solve a problem
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/80
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If you’re like most of us, feeling overwhelmed is a regular part of everyday life. But what if it didn’t have to be?
In this episode, we’re diving into the question of whether we can truly find a way out of feeling overwhelmed on a regular basis.
We talked about:
- How to know if your level of overwhelm is a problem or not
- The idea that being overwhelmed is a choice
- 8 practical strategies to stop feeling overwhelmed and anxious right away
- The ways constantly feeling overwhelmed might be prideful
- Alternatives to overwhelm (and thoughts that can help you feel that way)
- Reconnecting to your greater purpose to create a life that doesn’t feel overwhelming in the first place
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/79
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We all are bombarded by distractions everywhere we turn -- things that stop us or slow us down when trying to do what matters most.
How can we stop feeling controlled by these distractions to check our phones every few minutes, see the latest notifications, try to multitask, or to grab a snack as you walk past the kitchen pantry?
We’re talking about all this and more:
- How to deal with the distractions in practical ways
- Why it matters to train yourself to not give into a distraction when it shows up
- 4 important questions to ask yourself to discover your biggest distractions & discover why it matters to you to overcome them
- 6 ways to prevent being sidetracked when the urge to be distracted appears
- How to teach your kids the importance of not interrupting or distracting you
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/78
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In this episode, we’re talking about the peaks and troughs we all face in every area of life.
C.S. Lewis called it the law of undulation and said that the closest we can get to constancy is this idea of undulation: “a repeated return to a level from which we repeatedly fall back, a series of troughs and peaks.”
We often think our personal growth should be on a straight upward trajectory, always ascending and improving, but in reality, things are continually in flux despite our best efforts.
Kristin shares her current experience being in a spiritual trough and the learning that is taking place because of it. And we share our ideas about how to accept these phases of life without so much resistance in hopes to strengthen our spirituality.
SHOWNOTES: For a blog recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/77
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We’re a little extra chatty on this episode because we’re interviewing our husbands today!
Bryce (Laura’s husband) and Kenny (Kristin’s husband) allowed us to pick their brilliant brains about their own approach to personal growth, friendship, and living a fulfilling life.
We talked about:
- The background of our 9-year friendship
- How Kenny and Bryce each approach their own progress and learning
- Their approach to fitting in hobbies and things they love despite professional demands
- Making time for what’s important and saying no without guilt
- Kenny’s sweet advice on parenthood
- And we finished off with a little game-show-inspired quiz to get to know Bryce & Kenny a bit better. :)
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/76
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It seems like everyone knows someone who has experienced a struggle with infertility -- or maybe you have struggled with it yourself.
In this episode, Kristin shares her experience dealing with infertility along with some thoughts on how to manage it, as well as what someone can do to help a loved one struggling with it.
We talked about:
- The best thing you can offer someone going through infertility
- Why a trial that seems so wrong is actually the most right thing for us
- What makes acceptance so much more powerful than resistance
- Why Kristin doesn’t like the idea of “battling” infertility
- Specific things to say and ways to offer help
- How the hard stuff in life allows for connection and compassion
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/75
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In this episode, we wanted to chat about how our summers are going and what we can do to either keep things going well or pivot so the season can end on a high note.
Often we have high expectations for how we’ll prepare for or celebrate a certain time of year and end up disappointed when the reality isn’t as thrilling as we’d planned!
We chatted about:
- Taking the pressure off ourselves
- The one question to ask to ensure a successful summer
- What to let go of this season
- How to take a little time for yourself (spoiler alert: spend $20 on a babysitter!)
- What to do when you wish you had a better “summer body” ;)
- Helping your kids overcome boredom and find more creativity
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/74
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This episode is for anyone who has or dreamed of having their own business!
We could talk about business all day (and sometimes we do) and we know lots of our listeners are creative people who love the idea of starting a business that supports their creative work.
We chatted about:
- How business itself can be an amazing form of creativity
- What to do if you feel the pull to turn your creative passion into a business
- Why you need to focus on strategy AND mindset
- The 3 super simple steps to start any business
- How to get the word out
- How to find ease within the growing stages of business
- Finding the time to make it happen
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/73
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In today’s episode, we hear some very exciting news from Laura, along with a conversation about how to prepare for a big change!
Any kind of major life change (even if it’s good) can throw you into a tailspin. But in our conversation, we share 5 steps that give you confidence and help you prepare for whatever is happening in your life.
We chat about:
- What most of us do first when facing something new and why it’s a mistake
- The absolute best thing to do instead
- The simple way Laura has dramatically improved her own intuition and spirituality
- A few practical ways you can prepare for a life change
- How you can dive deeper into becoming your best self Plus, don’t miss our news at the end about the exciting new additions to Patreon that will allow us to personally help you find more fulfillment, live purposefully, and actually apply the things we’re always talking about.
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: https://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/72
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In this episode, we’re talking with Darla Trendler, host of the Spiritually Minded Mom podcast about communicating with God. Darla has so much wisdom to share when it comes to the spiritual life.
We chatted about:
- Seeing God as a partner in motherhood
- The most important thing Darla has learned about receiving answers from God
- How taking action gives us power
- How to start communication with God if you’re feeling stuck in your spiritual journey
- Creating an environment that invites God’s presence in our lives
- The secret to dealing with overwhelm (this part is life-changing!)
SHOWNOTES: For a recap of the episode and any links we mentioned in our conversation today, head to our website at: http://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/71
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If you’re listening to this podcast, you probably love personal development as much as we do. But what do you do when all that striving to progress feels tiring and hard? What about when you don’t see the progress happening and are impatient for the outcome?
We’ve both been facing questions like this so it inspired a conversation about how to progress in healthy ways. We talked about:
- How to make the striving itself feel memorable and even fun
- The most exciting discoveries we’ve each made in our own personal growth
- Why some of us are hesitant to step into making change in our lives
- How we handle days or weeks that don’t feel like progress
- The foundational belief we need to have before we can ever make lasting change
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We both love journaling and use it in so many ways. One of the most useful ways we’ve found to journal is to explore our thoughts to help us resolve problems in our lives and feel better.
In this episode, we’re sharing:
- How we each approach this kind of journaling
- Why it can be so powerful
- Why we sometimes avoid it
- A simple process if you want to try out journaling to feel better
- Two of our favorite tools to solve problems through journaling
SHOWNOTES: We mentioned a lot of great links in this episode so go check out those & a recap of this episode on our website at: http://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/69
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We’re taking a different spin on creativity today!
If your marriage or relationship was lacking, you’d want to give it some extra time and attention and love right?
What if you thought of your creativity as a relationship that needed similar nurturing? That’s the idea we’re chatting about in today’s episode.
We talked about:
- What the current state of your relationship with creativity is like (long-distance? neglected? needy? healthy?)
- The magic that happens when we commit fully to our creativity
- Laura’s sneaky trick for getting the ideas flowing
- Dealing with creative burnout and knowing when to quit a creative project
- How to face the fear of criticism
- Why we don’t need to worry about pleasing everyone
We LOVE this episode! It’s perfect for anyone with a creative job, someone who feels burned out with their creativity, or anyone who’s just feeling like they’ve lost the creative spark.
SHOWNOTES: To check out any links, notes and details from our conversation today, head to our website at: http://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/68
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Even though we know guilt is not usually a helpful feeling, most of us struggle with feelings of guilt on a daily basis.
In today’s episode, we’re talking with Jessica Jackson about guilt; why we are so hard on ourselves and how to set guilt aside.
We talked about:
- What to do with the “should statements” we all use and the phrase to use instead
- Whether guilt is ever useful
- How guilt can actually be an opportunity to reclaim our power to CHOOSE
- How letting go of “should statements” free us from fear, comparison, and perfectionism
- How to train our brains to overcome the habit of feeling guilty
- Why we don’t actually need to strive so hard to improve and how we can rely on God instead
SHOWNOTES: To check out any links, notes, and details from our conversation today, head to our website at: http://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/67
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What does it really mean to be creative? What do you want to create more of in your life?
Some of us don’t feel very creative, at least not all the time.
Today’s episode is an encouragement to discover where in your life you can spark some creativity.
We talked about:
- A long list of ways you can add creativity to your life
- The power of recognizing, naming, and owning the creative things you’re already doing
- How we can ignite an emotion that will fuel our creativity using music, movies, or any kind of art someone else has created
- The power of consuming art mindfully rather than information
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Today’s episode is all about reading! We both love getting lost in a novel and learning through really great nonfiction books so we had a chat about the reading life and how to find more time to fit it into our lives.
We chatted about:
- Figuring out what kind of books you like
- Knowing how you like to read and different ways to fit it in
- How to get excited about reading if you’re in a slump or haven’t read for a while
- How to find great book recommendations
- Making time for reading
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One of the best skills we’ve learned in the last couple years has been the ability to actually DO what we say we’ll do.
We both spent so many years wanting to make progress on our goals and dreams but making excuses when it came time to take the action we said we’d take.
In today’s episode we’re talking all about how to develop that trust in yourself and start making real changes in your life.
We talk about:
- 6 easy steps to learning to trust yourself
- How to figure out what you’re striving for in the first place
- Why taking actions without getting clear on your “why” behind it stops you before you’ve even begun
- The magic of design over willpower
- How to begin proving to yourself that you can do what you commit to
- Two easy fill-in-the-blank mantras to redirect your brain when you feel resistance
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Today’s episode is a conversation between Laura Farr and Catherine Weis about what to do when someone you love is diagnosed with cancer.
Both women have the unique experience of having had cancer themselves and having their fathers both pass away from cancer so they know from experience what to say, what NOT to say, and how to help!
We chat about:
- Practical and meaningful ways you can help someone who has cancer
- How to use your own talents and abilities to serve them
- The best gifts cancer patients find meaningful
- What NOT to say or do to someone going through cancer
- What you need to do to take care of yourself so you can serve the best you can
Links we mentioned:
Laura's blog post on the 5 Best gifts for cancer patients
Catherine's blog post on The best comfort and care gifts for chemotherapy and cancer patients
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SHOWNOTES: To check out any links, notes, and details from our conversation today, head to our website at: http://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/63
We’re talking about intentional parenting today! What does it mean to be an intentional parent and how can we create a parenting philosophy to guide our decisions and actions?
We chatted about:
- Deciding in advance the kind of parent you want to be
- Two super important questions: What do I want for my children? And what do I expect from myself as a parent?
- The difference between teaching skills and teaching values
- How we can be intentional but still relax about making sure we teach them everything they need to know
- How to move past feeling overwhelmed with the pressures of parenthood
SHOWNOTES: To check out any links, notes, and details from our conversation today, head to our website at: http://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/62
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In today’s episode we’re talking about using visualization to create your future.
Have you ever felt like the actions you’re taking aren’t actually helping you change or make real progress? We’re talking about how powerful visualization can be to help us actually make things happen when we haven’t been able to with actions alone.
This has been a life-changing concept for us! By visualization, we just mean intentionally teaching your brain new thoughts that will create the mindset shifts you want and inspire new, powerful action.
We chatted about:
- How Kristin has been using visualization over the last couple months to manage her time better, be more creative, feel more successful, and more
- Why it works
- A few different ways to experiment with visualization
- Ideas for what to visualize & how to choose which to focus on
- How Laura uses visualization to maintain relationships with her dad and other loved ones who have passed away
- Why we think our brains are capable of so much more than we know!
SHOWNOTES: To check out any links, notes, and details from our conversation today, head to our website at: http://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/61
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This episode is for anyone who is feeling weighed down with overwhelm, inadequacy, or just feeling like they aren’t up for a challenge they’re facing.
We share why looking to our past can be so effective at managing current struggles and how to find the strength to face the next mountain you need to climb!
We chat about the power in remembering and acknowledging our past successes both for ourselves and loved ones, plus 9 easy ways to acknowledge the good in our day to day lives.
SHOWNOTES: To check out any links, notes, and details from our conversation today, head to our website at: http://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/60
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In our episode today, we’re chatting about FINISHING things. We got a great question about this from our friend recently and knew it needed to become an entire episode.
We talked about:
- Changing your language about whether or not you’re a finisher
- Using very small, achievable goals or tasks to get a bigger thing done
- How to choose what to give your focus to when you have lots of creative passions and ideas
- How to harness momentum to keep going once you start
- How different creative pursuits can serve each other
- Where to start if you’re not feeling motivated or excited by starting at the beginning
If you have your own question about personal or creative growth and you want our input, email us at jointheprogressproject@gmail.com!
SHOWNOTES: To check out any links, notes, and details from our conversation today, head to our website at: http://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/59
You can’t pour from an empty cup! And yet we often try to survive by running on empty and forgetting to do the things that make us feel happy and fulfilled.
Today we’re chatting with Rio Grange, the creator of the company Work & Wonder about this topic and how we can take care of ourselves -- and not feel guilty about it.
We talked about:
- Practical ways to balance work and passions with regular life and motherhood
- How we can fill our cup so we have the resources to draw from
- The things we think will fill our cup but then just drains right back out
- How we can avoid feeling selfish for taking this time for ourselves
SHOWNOTES: To check out any links, notes, and details from our conversation today, head to our website at: http://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/58
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In this episode, we’re talking about making mistakes and feeling stuck-- whether it’s a big project you’re working on, family life or a relationship, your work, or a goal of any kind. We all face resistance and obstacles in these things.
Maybe you’ve made mistakes and you think you’re not cut out for this after all. Maybe you get stuck and aren’t sure of your next step. Or maybe you had a big failure and you’re considering quitting.
We chatted about:
- Embracing and learning from mistakes (and which one of us majorly struggles with this!)
- Not using failure as an excuse to stop doing something challenging
- Expecting eventual success and being truly committed
- Acknowledging your mistakes without overreacting
- A few simple, physical things you can do to get moving
SHOWNOTES: To check out any links, notes, and details from our conversation today, head to our website at: http://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/57
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Today’s episode is all about the incredible results we’ve had from incorporating a daily spiritual practice. A spiritual practice is all about setting aside a few minutes each day to connect spiritually -- whatever that means to you. It could be meditation, prayer, scripture study, journaling, or any other activity that centers you and sets you up for your day.
We talked about:
- A spiritual practice providing a time and place to be present with God & connect
- How we can access God’s time
- The 5 aspects of a spiritual practice: meditation/breath, prayer, learning/study, receiving, and visualization/faith practice
- Laura’s practice to simplify prayer and watch for answers
- Finding better answers through asking better questions
- Kristin’s visualization practice that is creating exciting results
SHOWNOTES: To check out any links, notes, and details from our conversation today, head to our website at: http://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/56
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We're excited to have the Ortons back on the podcast today to talk about planning your next adventure! Whether you’re planning a trip, a new creative project, a business, or your next set of goals, Emily & Erik are experts at using planning as a tool but not letting it hold you back from getting started. We chatted about:
- How planning is just a process of learning and discovery
- How to be sure you’ve chosen the right adventure in the first place
- Erik’s amazing concept of “marinating” to prepare for the world you want to be a part of
- The importance of a rough draft or a first pass at something new
- How to stop getting bogged down by planning and DO THE THING!
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SHOW NOTES: To check out any links, notes, and details from our conversation today, head to our website at: http://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/55
If you’ve ever felt like you weren’t sure what your gifts are or what you were sent here to actually do with your life, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!
We’re talking about how to uncover your true gifts and find what your unique purpose really is.
We also give you a sneak peak at our brand new course, Find Your Purpose that's officially released! This course helps you uncover your purpose, create meaningful goals & helps you create the life you really want to live! The course includes really helpful videos + a beautifully designed physical workbook that you'll want to get your hands on! Click HERE for more info!
In this episode, we share:
- How to choose which talents to put your focus and energy towards when you have many passions
- Our own experiences searching for our unique gifts
- How to have confidence in actually using and sharing your talents
- How you can teach others how to treat you with your level of confidence
- What to do when you compare yourself to others doing similar work
- The shift that happens when you align with your purpose and how it serves others
SHOWNOTES: To check out any links, notes, and details from our conversation today, head to our website at: http://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/54
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In today’s episode, we’re sharing a few practical ideas for managing money with more freedom, confidence, and ease.
We talked about:
- Kristin’s current system for tracking income and expenses
- How to create a better flow throughout the month with your money
- The value in using shorter periods of time to budget
- Why you don’t have to feel guilt and frustration about your debt
- Using limitations to your advantage, especially in saving money
- Deciding how you want to FEEL about your money
SHOWNOTES: To check out any links, notes, and details from our conversation today, head to our website at: http://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/53
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We’re finally talking about MONEY!
Money is one of those practical conversation topics that is so hard to talk about since we all think and feel so differently (and so emotionally!) about it.
In the first of two episodes about money, we’re talking about why a healthy mindset about money is just as important, if not more, than the practical stuff.
We chat about:
- How to stop feeling anxiety, guilt, stress, and lack and start feeling freedom, gratitude, and generous about money
- The ways money reflects our state of emotional health
- How we can decide that what we have right now is actually enough
- Making room for differing perspectives on money with an open mind and no judgment
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Today’s episode is a practical one all about meal planning! We have found that having a working system for getting meals on the table sounds simple, but it’s one of the best things we can do to keep life feeling manageable.
We chatted about:
- What hasn’t worked in our attempts to meal plan
- What we each are doing to keep meal planning super simple and doable
- How meal planning can be flexible, easy, and take less than two minutes a week
- How the benefits of meal planning go much further than just knowing what’s for dinner
SHOWNOTES: To check out Kristin's free meal planning worksheets and any notes from our conversation today, head to our website at: http://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/51
50 episodes! We’re celebrating making it this far by sharing what we’re really all about here at The Progress Project.
We always say we love talking about purpose, creativity, and joy, but what does that really mean? What’s our vision for what we’re doing with this show? And who are we actually talking to?
We share:
- Our favorite principles related to purpose, creativity, and joy
- The changes we’ve made in our own lives because of these ideas
- The difference between purpose and joy
- A peek into our soon-to-be-released course all about these things
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In this episode, Laura shares why she is so passionate about living with more adventure and how we can make room for adventure in the everyday, no matter what season of life you’re in or where you live!
We chat about:
- What it really means to be adventurous
- How to overcome excuses for not getting out in the world
- Fitting a little adventure into your own life and current circumstances
“It’s all about getting out there. Being adventurous isn’t always comfortable. It’s about learning, growing, experiencing something new.”
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In this episode, we’re talking about the time we all have that is JUST for us -- we’re calling them magic hours. These are the pockets of time where you don’t have to take care of anybody else or worry about other people's priorities.
Magic hours are completely yours for spending however you like: on creative projects, on your spiritual practice, a side business, or just relaxing with Netflix or a book.
We talk about how to find those hours, use them proactively, and make the most of them.
We talk about:
- Deciding what your priority is for your magic hours -- how you want to spend them and making a plan for them ahead of time
- Managing the transition time between tasks and the trick to jumping right in where you left off
- Laura’s amazing tip for keeping your energy up from morning to evening
- Finding when you have the most mental or physical energy for the things you want to do
- Discerning what prevents you from using that time well
- How asking for and claiming help from God makes up the difference between what we’re able to do and enough
SHOWNOTES: To check out any links, notes, and details from our conversation today, head to our website at: http://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/48
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After a real-life, in-person conversation between the two of us about perfectionism, we decided we needed an episode about how a fear of mistakes can hold us back from the goals we really want to achieve.
We talked about:
- Why trying to prevent messing up our goals isn’t the right approach -- and what to do instead
- Asking ourselves what we’re REALLY trying accomplish by setting a goal: is it to check off the boxes or to create a transformation?
- Why we don’t necessarily think goals need to be specific and measurable
- The difference between creation goals and maintenance goals
- What it would look like to create your own definition of failure
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In this episode, we take a look back at last year and prepare for a purposeful new year. We talk about what we each have learned this year from applying The Progress Project to our lives, including conversations about:
- Starting a new project
- Morning routines
- Recognizing and owning our confidence
- Using mantras & creating trigger thoughts
- Giving up people-pleasing
- Developing greater faith and reliance in God
We also talked about what to do when you don’t achieve your goal, the practical ways we have found spiritual guidance in our work this year, and what we’ve learned about doing that consistently.
Plus, a look behind-the-scenes of the podcast -- how we work together, how we’ve leaned into our strengths and divided responsibilities, and our favorite things about working together.
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Today’s episode is extra special -- we have an interview with Kristin’s dad!
Anyone who knows him knows that Jim Hoddenbach is an extraordinary person. He’s a pilot, expert aircraft mechanic, father of three, grandfather of six, and someone who influences every person he comes across for good.
In our conversation, we talked about the elusive concept of happiness. We talked about what it even means when we say we want to be happy and how we can create more happiness in our lives.
We also talked about:
- The 50/50 rule that life is half good, half bad -- and why that’s actually a good thing
- How we can live with more acceptance and less resistance of the 50% bad
- The four kinds of happiness
- How to balance living in the present moment with remembering the good of the past and anticipation for the future
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What traditions truly help you feel the spirit and joy of Christmas?
In this episode, we’re chatting about our favorite traditions as kids and what we’re incorporating into our family lives now.
We talk about:
- How to find your own spiritual tradition to ground yourself each Christmas
- How to create a warm, cozy environment in your home to celebrate using music, light, smell, etc.
- How to pivot traditions as your family grows and changes
- Kristin’s favorite tradition that she doesn’t invite anybody else to participate in ;)
- Laura’s idyllic memory of her childhood Christmas mornings with her siblings
- A few practical tips to keep things running as stress-free as possible
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As wonderful as the holiday season is, it’s easy to slip into overwhelm and stress with all there is to do!
In this episode we’re chatting about how to have the exact kind of holiday experience you dream of by simply choosing how you want to feel ahead of time.
We talked about:
- Choosing your own experience (and the times you may actually choose being frazzled and why that’s okay!)
- Picking a word to guide your feelings over the next few weeks (gratitude, wholeness, anticipation, peace, excitement, joy, etc.)
- Deciding to let go of anything that causes stress but isn’t worth it
- Thinking about quality over quantity for experiences, moments, and gifts
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Have you been feeling like the noise of the world is just so loud that it’s hard to hear yourself think? We’ve been feeling like that too. So we took a break from social media and other distractions we each struggle with and this episode is the result -- what we learned and what we’re doing moving forward to find clarity and quiet in a noisy world.
We talked about:
- How to know if a particular distraction (like Instagram, podcasts, email, or the news) is actually a problem for you
- Why we are pulled to these things so easily
- How to overcome those urges and get them in better balance
“Remember what it is that truly gives us the balance we’re looking for. Responding to those urges for distraction doesn’t give us what we need in that moment. What we really need is quiet, peace, understanding, and clarity.”
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Happy Thanksgiving! This week we wanted to share a short and sweet episode on how we can choose to be fully present, especially with our loved ones over the holiday season.
We chatted about:
- Our new favorite definition of present-moment living: Being Available
- Asking ourselves WHY we want to be fully present and what we’ll gain from making that effort
- How we can remind ourselves in very simple ways to stay in the moment
“Being present is actually so much simpler than we think. Just be there. Be happy with the people you love. Choosing to be fully present is just that: a choice.”
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With the holidays coming up, it seemed like a good time for a little conversation about loving difficult family members because don’t we all deal with this from time to time! It’s just the nature of family life to have some conflict and disagreements, but there’s a lot we can do to minimize the drama and approach it from the perspective of the person we truly want to be.
In this episode we cover:
- How we can handle the problems that often arise with family members and how we can be our best selves in those situations
- What to do when loved ones create drama
- How exactly we can consciously choose who we want to be in those situations
- How to create a loving environment around yourself so you bring positivity and warmth to the table
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In this episode, we chatted about gratitude and how we can go beyond the sometimes cliche expressions we tend to talk about around Thanksgiving and truly remember everything we’ve been given.
We talk about:
- Why we forget to be grateful, even for the things we once wished and prayed we could have
- A few specific ways we can remember more often
- How we can truly show that we are grateful for something or someone
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We all have a specific purpose that we feel drawn to. When we understand what it is and how to cultivate it, we can be our best selves and bring more unique light and goodness into the world!
We’re talking about:
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How to actually uncover what your purpose is
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Why your true purpose is so much more than your current job or role in life
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Examples of what we think our own purposes are and how we use that to guide our lives
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A sneak peek of the project we’re working on about finding your purpose
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In this episode, we had an amazing conversation with Katrina Berg, a painter who shared with us the many ways she finds support as she pursues her work. We also talked about why it’s so important for us to use our creative gifts, which you know we always love talking about!
Katrina shared:
- What the family support system looks like that allows her to pursue her career as an artist
- How a particular story from her family history has inspired her work
- How being stuck can lead us to the project we need to create
- How creativity can be a tool to help us receive revelation, communication, and love from God.
SHOWNOTES: To check out any links, notes, and details from our conversation today, head to our website at: http://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/37
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Today’s episode is for anyone who wants to start some kind of creative project but doesn’t know what they want to try. We share a few ideas on how to find something that sparks your inspiration and helps you add some creativity to your life.
You’ll hear a list of questions to help you discover what kinds of creative pursuits would excite and inspire you, how to find time to fit it into your life, how to take the first step, and the new creative pursuits we are trying out!
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How often have you caught yourself saying, “I’ll just be happy when _______”?? We all find ourselves believing that if only our circumstances were different that we would be happy. But it’s that very sense of discontent and frustration that prevents us from feeling how we want!
In this episode, we’re talking about how to find lasting contentment despite circumstances. We share the ways we each find this feeling, including how Kristin found it while experiencing infertility.
This episode is perfect for anyone feeling frustrated with life in any way: infertility, wanting to get married, wishing for a better job, wanting more money, or waiting for just about anything.
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In this episode, we’re diving deep into a conversation about procrastination. It can be such a huge problem for so many of us and hold us back from the things we truly want to accomplish.
Laura shares two reasons we procrastinate and how to overcome them both. We each share how we’re working on overcoming the temptation to put off the important stuff -- especially the scary, uncomfortable, big things that will lead us toward accomplishing our goals and dreams.
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In this episode about purposeful time management, we ask two important questions:
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What are the most important ways for us to spend our time?
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How can we protect that time and use it in the most intentional way possible?
These answers create the foundation of our priorities and discipline in getting to work. This strategy goes far beyond planners, lists, and apps and has truly helped us learn to get what matters done!
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In this episode we’re talking about being true to yourself, especially when it comes to your art and creativity. It pretty much comes down to this: whatever you do, do it your way!
We chat about how you can be true to your own sense of creativity, how to find inspiration outside your normal sources, and why it’s so important to define what it is you want to say with your creative work. We each share how we try to create before consuming content online and what we say to those who worry about starting something when so many others are already doing it.
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Today’s episode is all about how powerful our thoughts are -- and for the first time EVER, we recorded in person!!
We chatted about how thoughts determine feelings and feelings determine actions. So if we want any kind of change in our lives, it all starts with what we’re thinking. Kristin shares how she would have approached her infertility experience if she knew then what she knows now about the power of thoughts and we each share some of the thoughts we consistently redirect to when our thinking isn’t serving us.
This episode is great for anyone who is in the midst of a tough time, who spends lots of time in worry or fear about the future, or who just wants to be able to improve the thoughts they think and feel better!
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Do you ever feel guilty for taking time to do what you love? If so, today’s conversation explores some ideas about why we often feel this way and what to do about it!
We talk about
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Finding a little extra compassion and kindness for yourself
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A great list of questions to clarify the thoughts BEHIND the guilt and discover whether guilt is actually the most accurate emotion for the situation
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The purpose of guilt in helping us see when we’ve made a mistake and how we can set it aside in other circumstances
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How we can find answers about using our time well and balancing priorities
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Today we’re chatting with Ali Middleton about living the slow and simple life.
We talked about:
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How to choose a slower-paced schedule when everything seems to conspire to keep us busy
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How to get back on track when things don’t feel peaceful at home (Ali has three specific suggestions!)
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How we can cultivate creativity for our kids AND encourage them to have more independent play
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Encouraging a culture of reading in our families
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Finding time for yourself as a mom and how Ali creates time for herself on a daily and weekly basis
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When it comes to goal-setting, this year has gone pretty well for the two of us and today we’re chatting about why. We share what monthly activity keeps us both on top of our progress for the big things we’re working on, how to stay focused on a simple list of your priorities for the year while also keeping up on the things you’re already doing well, and what the biggest factor is when it comes to moving the needle on making big things happen.
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In this episode, we’re talking about how to be a better listener. Everyone really just wants to be heard! We all crave human connection and the understanding of our loved ones so when someone truly listens to us we feel like we matter. Laura shares her ideas about when to offer sympathy versus a solution, how to ask great questions that help people find answers and ideas for themselves, how to remember what people tell you so you can check in on them later, and even how we can get others to listen better to us.
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We’re back with another episode about home organization, this time chatting about the four simple steps to organize any area of your home. We covered the overall strategy, a few general tips to keep in mind about decluttering, leaving margin, and finding momentum, then broke it down into two specific examples from listener questions about areas of their home they struggle to get organized.
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We had too much awesome content to fit into one episode this week so we're sharing this extra conversation with you as a little bonus episode!
Emily & Erik love the concept of Essentialism from the book by Greg McKeown -- learning to get the right things done and eliminating what isn't essential in our lives. They share how they applied the concepts when they were busy and overwhelmed after returning home from their year living on a sailboat.
If you ever find yourself feeling busy but not making progress on the things that truly matter to you, you'll love this concept.
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You do not want to miss today’s episode! We’re talking to Emily & Erik Orton, an unconventional couple who left their home in New York City to live on a sailboat for a year with their five kids.
We talk about their life philosophy and how they have intentionally chosen to live a better story. They share how to find adventure in your own life without comparing it to others, how to get past fear and turn your excuses into reasons, and how we can put our lives on autopilot and do small things regularly that will get us to the destinations we dream of.
We loved our conversation with the Ortons and can’t wait for you to get to know them too! Pre-order their upcoming book at www.sevenatsea.com.
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In this episode, we’re chatting about how to get out of a slump. We all go through ups and downs and sometimes need a little help getting through the down times.
Laura describes it as a fog that blocks us from the light and prevents us from seeing things as they really are and feeling our best. She shares her experience with this and a few things she does to take care of herself in those times. We talk about not identifying with the feelings and remembering it’s just what you feel, not who you are. Laura shares how she finds patterns in what triggers these down times, plus a list of a few things that can help us get closer to the light that slowly clears the fog instead of inviting the fog to stay for a long time.
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In this episode, we’re chatting about creating systems for an organized home. Systems are Kristin’s nerd superpower so we talked about the practical aspects of what Kristin is currently doing to keep her home running smoothly, why a good system works, and how to create your own home systems. We talked about the key step of being proactive about your home routines and the secret to implementing systems that STICK and how to fix them if they’re not quite working.
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Our show today is all about healthy living!
Laura has a unique and refreshing approach to this topic and she shares her perspective about rest, eating well, and exercise. One of the main things we chat about is how to make healthy living the EASIEST option for yourself. We also talk about being mindful by learning to listen to your body and how to make it fun. Then we dive into specifics: how to actually live this way, starting in small, non-overwhelming ways and some ideas for systematizing this process so it’s not something that drains our mental energy every single day.
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We can already tell today’s episode is going down as a favorite! Not only do we have some very exciting news to share, but our topic covers the foundational elements of how to make lasting change.
We talk every week about improving some area of our lives so we wanted to break down the process of how we actually go about making these changes.
Kristin shares the 4 steps in this formula, along with an example of something she’s currently working on changing in her life to illustrate how it works. Laura shares the perfect example of how she’s used this formula over the last couple years without even realizing it as she has grown her photography business.
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Today we’re chatting with Catherine Weis, founder of Bestowe Gifting. She is a mom, works full time, and runs her online business curating unique gift boxes.
We talk about the struggle to balance it all and discover that we never truly “figure it out.” Instead, we find that striving for balance is always a practice. We talk about creating boundaries to get your work done, both physical and mental, and how to be present in whichever situation you are in. Catherine shares how she works to be more intentional with her days using everyday tools and tips that save time and keep her centered. And we chat about a few ways women can help and support each other with their busy lives.
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In this episode, we’re talking about being BUSY.
So many of us seem to be living in constant busy-mode with all the things on our schedules and more we want to fit into each day. We think about, stress about, and talk to each other about just how busy we are. But we wondered if it really needs to be this way. Is there a way we can simplify our schedules? Or even leave our schedules the way they are but change how we think and talk about them? What if 24 hours was really all the time we needed in a single day?
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Today’s episode is all about confidence!
Both of us have experienced a dramatic increase in self-confidence throughout our adult years and we each share what has helped us with that. Of course there are always surface-level changes we can make like dressing better or learning to be a better conversationalist that help us feel better in certain situations, but we really wanted to talk about the deeper heart-changes that truly can help us be confident, no matter what situation we find ourselves in.
We share three fundamental shifts for true confidence and how changing the way we think can make all the difference in how confident we feel.
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Today we have an incredible guest with us to talk about the magic of creativity. Tessa Brown is a painter and writer and she tells us the story of deciding to pursue a career as an artist and her amazing experience with visualizing it into reality -- it’s a simple exercise anyone can do to start the process for themselves!
We each share our experiences and ideas about using visualization in our lives and how powerful it can be to make our dreams happen. We also discuss managing the fear that comes along with creativity and how to make fear useful for our progress.
This is one of our FAVORITE episodes ever and we’re so excited to share Tessa’s brilliance with all of you!
Follow Tessa on Instagram @tessaleeart or find her work on her website at www.tessaleeart.com.
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In this episode, we continue our conversation about marriage from last week and talk about three ways to nurture your marriage relationship. We discuss helping each other through personal trials, making time for just the two of you, and sharing small gestures of love and support, especially when it comes to encouraging the other person’s interests and dreams.
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In this episode, we share how focusing on our own mindsets and improvement has drastically influenced each of our marriages for the better. Laura shares how she and her husband have created such a uniquely special relationship and how to create an environment of love, kindness, and fun in a marriage.
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In episode 14, we’re talking about how to become the person you dream of being. We encourage you to think of your ideal future self -- what she is like, how she acts, what her life is like -- and intentionally create that self with your actions now.
We talk about the four areas to explore when creating a vision statement for your life and provide a list of questions to get you inspired. Plus Kristin shares the journaling exercise she’s been using to access that future self and learn from her.
To check out any links, notes, and details from our conversation today, head to our website at: http://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/14.
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Today we’re sharing our first interview-style episode with a conversation with photographer and designer Kylie Whiting. Kylie shared her top three tips for photographing your children, her method for organizing and backing up all those photos we take, and how she creates her beautiful family yearbooks. We also discuss how we each approach documenting family life beyond photography.
Our list of links and notes is full of great stuff today so make sure you head to our website at: http://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/13 to check it out.
Today our conversation is for the chronic worrier. Both of us have always been the worrying type so we shared a few tips and strategies that have helped us overcome it. We discuss the question that can help you find out whether your worrying is excessive and three specific tips to help you stop those anxious feeling in their tracks. We also talk about how worrying is a choice and how to use it as a “trigger thought” to replace worry with a better feeling like gratitude or peace. Finally, we talk about many of our worries just being thought habits that we can change for our benefit. To check out any links, notes, and details from our conversation today, head to our website at: http://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/12
In this episode, we talk about creativity - the difference between creativity and imagination, getting out of a creative rut, and consuming less so we can create more. We also ask ourselves how we can find our own voices, create meaningful work, and bring more creativity into our everyday lives.
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Today’s conversation is all about friendship. We cover what makes a really fantastic friend, four tips on how to invest in friendships to make them the best they can be, and what questions to ask yourself when there’s a problem with a friend. We both also talk about our best friends of 20+ years and why we love them so darn much.
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Today’s conversation is about minimalism. And for a topic all about LESS, this podcast ended up with MORE info than we usually record... clearly we’re still figuring out minimalism ourselves! We think of minimalism as clearing the clutter to make room for what’s most important. It’s freedom from whatever is excess that weighs you down. We talk about how to get started living with less without being overwhelmed by it, resources to get you inspired, and how minimalism is not just about possessions, but about a mindset and approach to everything in life. We also share practical tips about what to do with sentimental items like gifts and keepsakes and how to keep less moving forward. To check out any links, notes, and details from our conversation today, head to our website at: http://www.jointheprogressproject.com/podcast/09
Inspired by the anniversary of Laura’s dad’s passing, we’re talking today about how we can maintain and nourish relationships with loved ones who have passed away. Laura shares how she has stayed close to her dad and some profound experiences she has had. We also discuss how to develop relationships with family members we never met in life by learning about them and how that can help us recognize their continued presence in our lives today.
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Our episode today started as a chat about giving yourself permission to rest and evolved into a meaningful conversation about how busy-ness is not the same as truly being needed. We explored how to find a true sense of contribution in your life and what to do when you aren’t sure of your purpose. We also talked about creating boundaries for work vs. family time and shared some practical tips on making space for the rest we all crave in our hectic days.
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This week’s topic is goal-setting. Nope, it’s not January, we just love setting goals allllll year long! Laura and Kristin share how they each approach goal-setting and how they incorporate yearly goals into daily life.
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Today we’re talking about meditation. Laura shares her experience learning how to meditate and the real-life benefits it brings. She also explains her personal meditation practice and gives her best suggestions for getting started with it if you’re a newbie like Kristin.
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In this episode, we're discussing mantras: what they are and how to incorporate them into your life. Laura tells us how to get started choosing a phrase or word to focus on and Kristin shares how using mantras while going through infertility and IVF pretty much cured her anxiety.
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In this episode, we talk about creating daily rhythms and routines that help you intentionally make time for the things you want to fit into your days that might otherwise never happen. We also chat about doing things that refuel us rather than drain us further. Plus, our current favorite things!
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In this episode, we ask each other for advice on making time to do the things that are most important to us. Whether it's finding time for what helps us truly relax (and not just zone out) or the stuff that helps us attain our goals and make progress toward what we’re working on, we're doing our best to make time for both.
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In this, our first full episode, we talk about having better conversations, whether with people we know and love or the strangers we encounter in daily life. And as we will do each week, we each share our current favorite thing!
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In this introductory episode, we share a little about us, test how well we really know each other, and tell you what to expect from the podcast!