Life On Purpose with Erica Layne

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Episode 21: Stop Over-Researching, Make Quicker Decisions, AND Love What You Choose Mar 16, 2021

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Do you struggle with indecision and over-researching? It can seem harmless, but if you take a deeper look, you might notice that it's contributing pretty heavily to your mental load. Let's open up some time in your schedule and some space in your head by learning to curb the researching, make quicker decisions, and (most importantly) love what you choose.

Additional segments:

* Try-on session: Are your goals not motivating you lately? Here's why—and what you can use for motivation instead.

Resources:

* Grab my free guide to determine your core values!

* Book rec - Essentialism (it's excellent!)

* Connect with me on Instagram

Episode 20: Your Productivity ≠ Your Worth Mar 09, 2021

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Is your self-worth tangled up with how much you GET DONE every day? Do you feel guilty when you rest? This message is for the doers, the hustlers, the steady, non-stop workers. How productive you are does not determine how worthy you are.

Additional segments:

* Off ramp: Stop letting other people's opinions matter more than your own. Go inside instead.

* Decluttering tip: A simple but super effective exercise that'll help you clear some clutter not from your home but from your calendar!

Resources:

* Visit the blog post for today's featured message: https://ericalayne.co/productivity-and-your-self-worth/

* Grab my free guide to determine your core values: https://ericalayne.co/values/

* Do YOU sometimes pin your worth on your productivity? I'd love to hear your story! Email me at podcast@ericalayne.co

Episode 19: Top 5 Things I've Learned about Habits in the Last 5 Years Mar 02, 2021

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You start every week—every day—determined to stay on track with your goals. But somehow, willpower only takes you so far. Self-control seems to evaporate as the day goes on. (Same here, friend!) But habits? Habits are something you do on autopilot. They don't take self-control because they don't require a decision. Why habits MATTER and how to set ones that stick: my top 5 lessons.

Additional segments:

* Off ramp: Do you ever worry about what you'll do with your time once your kids are older? Are you intimidated by the idea of finding traditional work again?

* Self-care spotlight: Notice the wall before you HIT the wall.

Resources:

* Visit the blog post for today's featured message: http://ericalayne.co/top-5-things-about-habits/

* Book rec: Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin

* Book rec: Atomic Habits by James Clear

* My free monthly habit tracker: https://ericalayne.co/habits/

* My free worksheet to discover your purpose: https://ericalayne.co/purpose/

Episode 18: Conflicting Emotions Don't Have to Hold You Back—You Can Hold Space for "And" Feb 23, 2021

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It's uncomfortable to hold two conflicting emotions at once, and today I want to validate the fact that you're normal for having them!

Additional segments:

* Decluttering tip: What if every time you finished a product, you took a beat before replacing it?

Resources:

* Do you have any conflicting emotions right now? Email me them at podcast@ericalayne.co

* Visit the blog post for today's featured message: http://ericalayne.co/conflicting-emotions

* Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeonpurposemovement/

* Declutter your home in just 7 days: https://ericalayne.co/declutter-destress/

Episode 17: How to Let Go of Emotional Clutter: 5 Clear Steps Feb 16, 2021

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Imagine how your life would change if you could let go of or rewrite the most common negative scripts inside your head. Because you can! Today, I'll teach you how with my five steps to clearing out your emotional clutter!

Additional segments:

* Try-on session: Are you stuck in an in-between season of life? Tune in.

Resources:

* Email your old negative thought and your new & improved version here! podcast@ericalayne.co

* Visit the blog post for today's featured message: https://ericalayne.co/emotional-clutter/

* Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeonpurposemovement/

As always, if you have questions about your mental health, please seek the support of a professional.

Episode 16: What's Your Wardrobe Average? Feb 09, 2021

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Would you like to be a more conscious consumer and maybe even create a capsule wardrobe? A wardrobe that makes you actually look forward to getting dressed every day? Today's fun concept will HELP.

Additional segments:

* Ask the expert: A new segment featuring Denaye of Simple Families. Find her excellent podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simple-families/id1202569587

* Self-care spotlight: A foundational principle for living happier

Resources:

* Got an idea for a segment? Email me here! podcast@ericalayne.co

* Visit my website: https://ericalayne.co/

* Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeonpurposemovement/

Episode 15: Everything Is Going to Be Okay (a minisode) Dec 08, 2020

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That's a wrap on season one! Thank you so much for listening—and for every Instagram comment, email, or iTunes review you've sent me!

Today, a short message to close the year on! It's not supposed to be perfect. It's not supposed to be easy. You're not doing it wrong. In the end, everything is going to be okay.

Reminders:

Be sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss the start of season two in the new year!
Got a comment or an idea for a segment? Email me at podcast@ericalayne.co
Connect with our community on Instagram, or join our Facebook group here!

Episode 14: 7 Deep Breaths: 7 Truths for Being a Human in a Messy World Dec 01, 2020

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Brené Brown says that wholeheartedness is about engaging in our lives from a place of worthiness. Here are seven simple truths to help you on your journey to becoming your most wholehearted, authentic self.

Additional Segments:

Try-on session: A thought to help you through this unusual, pandemic holiday season
Decluttering tip: Did you know that kids are more creative with fewer toys? Here's the research.

Resources:

Join me for a free, 3-day decluttering challenge starting December 1st! Sign up for the Toy Cleanse here!
Take a look at The Authenticity Calendar; it makes the perfect gift.
Got an idea for a segment? Email me at podcast@ericalayne.co
Connect on Instagram: @thelifeonpurposemovement

Episode 13: 4 Crucial Reminders to Keep You from Overbuying This Holiday Season Nov 24, 2020

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Does gift-shopping ever lead to you buying things for YOURSELF instead of others? (Oops!) Or just buying too much in general? The pull of sales and consumerism is strong this time of year, but I've got 4 crucial tips to help you stick to your list and keep yourself from overbuying. Less is more!

Additional Segments:

Self-care spotlight: Maybe you're not crippled by your stress but by your resistance to it. How to let go.
Off ramp: A segment where I share something I see women doing that I'd love for you to quit! Today, quit hiding.

Resources:

Join me for a free, 3-day decluttering challenge starting December 1st! Sign up for the Toy Cleanse here!
Email your comments & questions to podcast@ericalayne.co
It's "Free Shipping November" on The Authenticity Calendar!

Episode 12: Q&A: How to de-stress when you just CAN'T, how to get kids into minimalism, & more! Nov 18, 2020

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Today we're mixing things up with a Q&A episode! I answer your questions on how to destress when you can't find a way that works, how to get kids to accept having fewer toys, how much sleep I get, how much screen time my kids use—and more!

Resources:

The BEST holiday gift: The Authenticity Calendar
Our community on Facebook
Books recs: Atomic Habits & Better Than Before
Comments or suggestions? Email podcast@ericalayne.co

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