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16 - Better Sleep Habits Jul 11, 2019

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It's been more than 30 days since I started the Sleep30® Challenge and I'm happy to report that I'm feeling... better than I did last month, albeit it didn’t come without a set of hurdles that needed to be cleared— both physically and emotionally. It brought me face to face with my own relationship with boundaries— and forced me to confront why, in the times I need consistency and self-care the most, so I opt for self-sabotage.

Any of this sound familiar? You know what you need, you know what choice you should make, and then you go and make a decision that is the exact opposite of what you’ve identified as the clear RX for your current mental state. This has been a stubborn cycle for me to break, one that showed up when sitting down to write this very article. There’s that little voice in my head who just loves the drama of a nearly missed deadline or the fallout from a sudden change of well-laid plans.
This episode covers how to move past mental blocks when it comes to setting rituals for better night sleep. I hope you find something that helps you get more rest and wake up feeling ready to take on the day.

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15 - Start A Cookbook Club Jul 05, 2019

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I've been in a cookbook club for six months now and wow-- has it been a blast! I really think it is even better than eating out with your friends.

A cookbook club will introduce you to the wonder that is community cooking, something you either grew up with or didn't know you needed in your life. Instead of sweating over making 4 courses for friends before they arrive or missing out on catching up with them while you finish dinner, you'll find yourself having way more fun than you anticipated learning tricks from watching your friends make a recipe.
We will cover:
- Ways to structure your cookbook club
- Who to invite and how many members to include
- How to choose a cookbook
- Whether to buy or share the cookbook
- Who hosts and who selects the cookbook
- How to keep the schedule realistic and manageable
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14 - If You Worry A Lot, This Episode Is For You Jun 20, 2019

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We live in a culture where worrying can be glorified. If you're worrying, you're one step ahead, you're out of your comfort zone, you're making things happen.
It was after a health scare that I really learned what all my worrying was doing to my body, but the scariest realization was my body seemed to be stuck in "fight or flight mode."
Today I'm breaking down the small ways I'm reprogramming my relationship between my body and brain to heal.
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Books To Read:
Genius Foods by Max Lugavere
The Power Source by Lauren Roxburgh
Micro-Resilience: Minor Shifts for Major Boosts in Focus, Drive, and Energy
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13 - Ask Kate Anything -- Part 1 Jun 11, 2019

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Today we cover how Wit & Delight came to be, the controversial name the site had before I changed it to Wit & Delight, my creative process, how I select the materials I design with, and how creativity plays a central role in my business.
Lastly, I give some advice on how to move past creative roadblocks and putting the fun back in making things.
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12 - How To Handle Criticism Jun 04, 2019

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Sharing your work and life online is scary and no matter how hard we try, none of us are immune to being disliked or subjected to criticism. It can be tempting to shy away from hearing uncomfortable feedback, especially when there are so many hurtful comments on blogs and instagram posts.
But what are we missing by not considering which feedback is constructive? I'm talking about how to deal with critics, with helpful tips on getting past feeling victimized by critiques to looking for ways to find resilience and self-esteem through facing hard truths and being willing to without judgement from your critics.
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11 - The Gift and Curse of High Expectations May 30, 2019

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If you are working to become better, live healthier, or hoping to change a significant aspect of your life, then chances are you have some kind of set expectation for what your end goal looks like. Goals require focus and a plan for getting from point A to B, and often along the way we have to be our own cheerleader, borrowing phrases like "go big or go home" and "no pain, no gain" as a reminder to keep aiming high, whatever the cost.
In this episode we explore why high expectations are important in helping us learn to believe in our ability to go beyond our limiting beliefs and when it might be time to let go of expectations that no longer serve you.

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10 - How I Prioritize and Schedule My Time Apr 11, 2019

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When I was tested for ADHD at 27 (using continuous performance tasks (CPTs) and a year's worth of analysis from my therapist), before I was walked through my results, I was asked if I'd graduated college. My test scores were off the charts for impulsivity, erratic thought patterns, and the way the executive functioning part of my brain worked. Though I always knew I was a little “different,” I started sobbing because I was relieved that I could point to a specific diagnosis and someone else could see exactly how hard I had to work just to make it through school.
Since then I've learned how to not only manage my ADHD but thrive while managing it. In fact, I like to think of it as my secret weapon.
In this episode, I'm walking you through all of the ways I've learned to maximize my days through ruthless prioritization, time blocking, and managing distractions.
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Artwork Photo by 2nd Truth
Music by Podington Bear
The One Thing by Gary Keller

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09 - Why Focusing Is Hard Apr 09, 2019

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We're living in a world where our attention is for sale and we’re consuming information with few limitations and boundaries that place our self-interest top of mind. This episode explores why our brains are having such a hard time keeping us on task in this digital age and what we can do about it.
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Cal Newport: http://calnewport.com/
Finding It Hard to Focus? Maybe It’s Not Your Fault by Casey Schwartz -- NYT

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08 - Losing Everything and How To Start Again Apr 01, 2019

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If you lost everything you own, how would you rebuild your life?
A house fire completely changed Liz Tornell’s life and inspired her business Hello, Liz, which provides a tailored approach to organizing, decluttering, styling, and staging.
Our relationship with things is far more complicated than being a minimalist or maximalist. We get into questions around what to do with sentimental objects, the one room in your home you should always *try* to keep organized, and why her work is in many ways, a form of therapy.
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07 - How Joe Met Kate Mar 25, 2019

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What can first dates can tell us about the future of a relationship?
Let's start at the beginning. Just about everyone loves a good "how they met" story and ours is... well, annoyingly cute. HOWEVER. While we met in a way that is less traditional in the current dating landscape, we broke ALL the rules on our first date, aired dirty laundry we had both kept hidden from previous relationships, and I think that's what made all the difference.
After all, we were married 9 months later (GASP)!
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Music by Podington Bear

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