This week's episode is the finale of season seven where I've been talking all about intentional comfort and how to bring more comfort and ease into your everyday life. If you have not yet listened to the episode where I did the countdown of the top 10 most downloaded episodes, you can tune in here. 1. Choose comfort, and build it into our lives.  I think we are looking for a way to wind down and a way to hold space for the things that we've done and to take a breather. It may be that the world feels heavy, and that you need a break. Mirror what you choose to do with what the seasons do. Winter is a time of darkness and quiet and solitude. And so I think comfort and joy are bookends for each other, but I think they also go hand in hand. 2. See it as riding the wave. If youcan ride the wave of whateverdifficult thing you're facing, and intentionally schedule in comfort, you will be in a better place. It can be helpful to know that this current situation is temporary, and ride it out. And, you can get through it by clinging to that intentional comfort that we are setting up for yourself. 3. Everything is cyclical. Hard times, good times. Comforting times, overwhelming times. It's all cyclical.  Knowing that there is a season for each thing that sometimes will be easier. Sometimes it'll be harder. And knowing this can maybe help you find comfort in one that the season will change just like if you ride out the wave. But in two, that, that this is part of the bigger plan and pattern. 4. Learn to live an "Untethered Life," as inspired by the book by Michael A Singer. The really big takeaway for me with that book is that you can start to question some of the patterns and habits that you recognize that you have after you spent some time looking at them. Because comfort can come from getting to know yourself instead of fighting whatever comes up and ruminating on whatever comes up. 5. Joy and happiness is comforting. Make time for whatever it is that makes you happy. Let go of the expectations and the pressure of day-to-day life that's telling us what we "should" do or want. Learning to let yourself be in the present moment, without feeling the need to document for social media or feel the pressure to share every detail with anyone else. Resources: Season 7 Countdown (finale pt 1) Audible version of "Untethered life" by Michael A Singer (affiliate) Join me for a Virtual Labyrinth walk (free) on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 1pm PST | 4pm EST Love the show, and want to show your support? Buy me a cup of coffee, and I'll give you a shout out on the next episode. Subscribe to my YouTube channel

This week's episode is the finale of season seven where I've been talking all about intentional comfort and how to bring more comfort and ease into your everyday life. If you have not yet listened to the episode where I did the countdown of the top 10 most downloaded episodes, you can tune in here. 1. Choose comfort, and build it into our lives.  I think we are looking for a way to wind down and a way to hold space for the things that we've done and to take a breather. It may be that the world feels heavy, and that you need a break. Mirror what you choose to do with what the seasons do. Winter is a time of darkness and quiet and solitude. And so I think comfort and joy are bookends for each other, but I think they also go hand in hand. 2. See it as riding the wave. If youcan ride the wave of whateverdifficult thing you're facing, and intentionally schedule in comfort, you will be in a better place. It can be helpful to know that this current situation is temporary, and ride it out. And, you can get through it by clinging to that intentional comfort that we are setting up for yourself. 3. Everything is cyclical. Hard times, good times. Comforting times, overwhelming times. It's all cyclical.  Knowing that there is a season for each thing that sometimes will be easier. Sometimes it'll be harder. And knowing this can maybe help you find comfort in one that the season will change just like if you ride out the wave. But in two, that, that this is part of the bigger plan and pattern. 4. Learn to live an "Untethered Life," as inspired by the book by Michael A Singer. The really big takeaway for me with that book is that you can start to question some of the patterns and habits that you recognize that you have after you spent some time looking at them. Because comfort can come from getting to know yourself instead of fighting whatever comes up and ruminating on whatever comes up. 5. Joy and happiness is comforting. Make time for whatever it is that makes you happy. Let go of the expectations and the pressure of day-to-day life that's telling us what we "should" do or want. Learning to let yourself be in the present moment, without feeling the need to document for social media or feel the pressure to share every detail with anyone else. Resources: <a href="https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2022/09/jump-start-your-joy-season-7-finale/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Season 7 Countdown (finale pt 1)</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/3Y0JsdA" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Audible version of "Untethered life" by Michael A Singer (affiliate)</a> <a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6389223ae23bcf78aedfe779" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Join me for a Virtual Labyrinth walk (free) on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 1pm PST | 4pm EST</a> Love the show, and want to show your support? <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulajenkins" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Buy me a cup of coffee, and I'll give you a shout out on the next episode.</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy2VAbfEXdV1TgHD42NNjaQ" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to my YouTube channel</a>

5 Ways to Find More Comfort and Joy (Season 7 Wrap Up)

Andrea Scher

Andrea Scher has thrilled and inspired others for nearly twenty years through her award-winning blog Superhero Journal, her international workshops, her Creative Superheroes podcast, and her joyful e-courses. In this episode, we discuss Andrea’s new book, Wonder Seeker: 52 Ways to Wake up Your Creativity and Find Your Joy Today, and how and she describes why this is the perfect time to tune into the small things that bring you joy.  Read the full show notes on my website. Click here. In this episode, Andrea and I talk about:  Why Andrea was inspired to write her book to inspire others to add more wonder and magic to their lives What a Wonder Seeker actually is and how wonder relates to joy Becoming braver and more resilient as you pivot your attention towards wonder and joy How Wonder Seekers create comfort by being open-hearted and cultivating a spirit of kindness and love  Some of the exercises in Wonder Seeker: 52 Ways to Wake up Your Creativity and Find Your Joy Today and why 144 is her personal favorite  How Andrea sets intentions and the magic the practice can bring How to move past the rigid routines of the last 18 months and embrace the magic and wonder your world has to offer Andrea’s e-courses, retreats, and creative workshops, and how to find out more about her  Three ways Andrea recommends to jump-start joy in your life, in the world, or other people’s lives?  Resources Preorder Andrea Scher's book: Wonder Seeker: 52 Ways to Wake Up Your Creativity and Find Your Joy Get your free gift from Andrea after purchasing Wonder Seeker here Andrea Scher's Superhero Life Andrea Scher on Instagram Other books and resources we mention in this episode The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Wisdom, and Love: Buddha's Brain by Rick Hanson Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence by Rick Hanson Camera Obscura in San Francisco

Andrea Scher has thrilled and inspired others for nearly twenty years through her award-winning blog Superhero Journal, her international workshops, her Creative Superheroes podcast, and her joyful e-courses. In this episode, we discuss Andrea’s new book, Wonder Seeker: 52 Ways to Wake up Your Creativity and Find Your Joy Today, and how and she describes why this is the perfect time to tune into the small things that bring you joy. <a href="https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2021/11/become-a-wonder-seeker-by-adding-more-wonder-magic-and-joy-to-your-life-with-andrea-scher/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Read the full show notes on my website. Click here.</a> In this episode, Andrea and I talk about: <ul> <li>Why Andrea was inspired to write her book to inspire others to add more wonder and magic to their lives</li> <li>What a Wonder Seeker actually is and how wonder relates to joy</li> <li>Becoming braver and more resilient as you pivot your attention towards wonder and joy</li> <li>How Wonder Seekers create comfort by being open-hearted and cultivating a spirit of kindness and love </li> <li>Some of the exercises in Wonder Seeker: 52 Ways to Wake up Your Creativity and Find Your Joy Today and why 144 is her personal favorite </li> <li>How Andrea sets intentions and the magic the practice can bring</li> <li>How to move past the rigid routines of the last 18 months and embrace the magic and wonder your world has to offer</li> <li>Andrea’s e-courses, retreats, and creative workshops, and how to find out more about her </li> <li>Three ways Andrea recommends to jump-start joy in your life, in the world, or other people’s lives?</li> </ul> Resources <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23861/9780063073821" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Preorder Andrea Scher's book: Wonder Seeker: 52 Ways to Wake Up Your Creativity and Find Your Joy</a> <a href="http://www.andreascher.com/book/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Get your free gift from Andrea after purchasing Wonder Seeker here</a> <a href="https://www.andreascher.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea Scher's Superhero Life</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andreascher/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea Scher on Instagram</a> Other books and resources we mention in this episode The P<a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23861/9781572246959" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ractical Neuroscience of Happiness, Wisdom, and Love: Buddha's Brain by Rick Hanson</a> Hardwiring Happiness: The New Brain Science of Contentment, Calm, and Confidence by Rick <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23861/9780385347334" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Hanson</a> <a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/camera-obscura-holograph" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Camera Obscura in San Francisco</a>

Become A Wonder Seeker by Adding More Wonder, Magic, and Joy to Your Life with Andrea Scher

Intentional Comfort is the theme of this season, and in this episode I'm taking inspiration from Priya Parker's Art of Gathering, and using her 3 rules of gathering to consider new ways to reconnect with what nourishes, fortifies, and supports you.  While her Ted Talk is about how to interact in groups and gatherings in new ways, I find that her rules and thoughts offer insights on how to connect with yourself, and how to determine what is meaningful to you when looking for intentional comfort. Here are the basics of what I'm covering: Don't leave it to chance This is the intentional part of things. If we leave the relationship and connection we have to and with ourselves to chance, it's far too easy to focus on the basics and logistics of life, and ignore time for self care. If you're longing for more time for yourself, or time to do thoughtful, comforting things, schedule that time in. Embrace your purpose For many of you, especially over the stretch of the pandemic, you may have developed some habits that aren’t really serving you. And, while they likely did serve you for a period of time, now that we’re nearly into the third year of all of this, I think the way we look at comfort and what fortifies us has likely changed. It’s become super apparent that this isn’t about a sprint, this is about a transition. What is the purpose, or meaning, behind setting up time for intentional comfort? How can you craft something that supports and nourishes you, as we all work through this transition together? What is the purpose of what you want to do, in finding comfort? What would meet your needs? If you’re looking for an escape, what does that look like given any of your current constraints? If you’re looking for peace and quiet, why? And if you dig a layer deeper, is there something you feel is missing?  Cause good controversy Priya says that “human connection is as threatened by unhealthy peace as it is by unhealthy conflict.” And, I’d add that this connection is true for gatherings as it is for the connection you and I have with ourselves.  For this, I’d ask yourself what do you need, right now? Drop any sort of “shoulds” or polite answers. You're answering this just for yourself.  Some of these answers might be overly simple: a walk, a shower, a drink of water, a meal Some of these answers might be more complicated and feel harder to figure out: a feeling of connectedness, quiet time when I’m not needed by anyone else, a day to just bake cookies and connect with the holiday spirit How can you do this? It might feel like it involves creating some good controversy, especially if it involves speaking up to divide up housework with your family, to find quiet time, to find time to pursue a hobby, or to interview for a new job. You may need help from other people to do these things. So, dive in and ask yourself what you need and then figure out what kind of help you need from other people in your family. The other side of this good controversy could be a totally inside job. It could be that you’ve been sitting with something for a long time that doesn’t feel so great, and in order to find comfort and joy on the other side, you need to work through it. You may need to break through a Story - or something you’re assuming is true but isn’t really true. Use "pop up" rules Priya suggests this for groups that gather that don’t necessarily share the same background, or are part of the same generation, culture, or rules for etiquette. She says in those situations, you can set up pop up rules to encourage meaningful connection. What if you changed your own rules for a bit? What rules could you set for yourself, just for a day or a week, to support yourself? An example might be: set a bedtime for yourself for the next week if you are tired. Make a rule for yourself that this week, you will slow down and have an afternoon snack and see how that feels. Limit your interaction with people who stress you out, if possible.  Maybe if there’s a particular person that tends to upset you but you know you’ll see at a holiday event, maybe set a rule that you can leave after a certain amount of time at the event, or request that you not be seated next to them? This might mean that you’re asking for something slightly different of yourself and other people - and that could be uncomfortable. So, let it be an experiment. Try out what something new looks like. Wrap up These ideas are all so applicable to how we can find intentional comfort and joy in our lives. It’s so easy to get into habits that don’t really support you, but have addressed discomfort you may have been feeling. Intentional Comfort is all adding a layer of mindfulness to what you do every day. I have been looking for ways to intentionally add nurturing and nourishing habits to my days, and find that when I make those choices, I do find more joy, too. Resources Priya Parker's Ted Talk Stasia Savasuk on Jump Start Your Joy (episode 303)  The Joy Diet by Martha Beck The Work of Byron Katie Loving What is by Byron Katie

Intentional Comfort is the theme of this season, and in this episode I'm taking inspiration from Priya Parker's Art of Gathering, and using her 3 rules of gathering to consider new ways to reconnect with what nourishes, fortifies, and supports you.  While her Ted Talk is about how to interact in groups and gatherings in new ways, I find that her rules and thoughts offer insights on how to connect with yourself, and how to determine what is meaningful to you when looking for intentional comfort. Here are the basics of what I'm covering: Don't leave it to chance This is the intentional part of things. If we leave the relationship and connection we have to and with ourselves to chance, it's far too easy to focus on the basics and logistics of life, and ignore time for self care. If you're longing for more time for yourself, or time to do thoughtful, comforting things, schedule that time in. Embrace your purpose For many of you, especially over the stretch of the pandemic, you may have developed some habits that aren’t really serving you. And, while they likely did serve you for a period of time, now that we’re nearly into the third year of all of this, I think the way we look at comfort and what fortifies us has likely changed. It’s become super apparent that this isn’t about a sprint, this is about a transition. What is the purpose, or meaning, behind setting up time for intentional comfort? How can you craft something that supports and nourishes you, as we all work through this transition together? What is the purpose of what you want to do, in finding comfort? What would meet your needs? If you’re looking for an escape, what does that look like given any of your current constraints? If you’re looking for peace and quiet, why? And if you dig a layer deeper, is there something you feel is missing?  Cause good controversy Priya says that “human connection is as threatened by unhealthy peace as it is by unhealthy conflict.” And, I’d add that this connection is true for gatherings as it is for the connection you and I have with ourselves.  For this, I’d ask yourself what do you need, right now? Drop any sort of “shoulds” or polite answers. You're answering this just for yourself.  Some of these answers might be overly simple: a walk, a shower, a drink of water, a meal Some of these answers might be more complicated and feel harder to figure out: a feeling of connectedness, quiet time when I’m not needed by anyone else, a day to just bake cookies and connect with the holiday spirit How can you do this? It might feel like it involves creating some good controversy, especially if it involves speaking up to divide up housework with your family, to find quiet time, to find time to pursue a hobby, or to interview for a new job. You may need help from other people to do these things. So, dive in and ask yourself what you need and then figure out what kind of help you need from other people in your family. The other side of this good controversy could be a totally inside job. It could be that you’ve been sitting with something for a long time that doesn’t feel so great, and in order to find comfort and joy on the other side, you need to work through it. You may need to break through a Story - or something you’re assuming is true but isn’t really true. Use "pop up" rules Priya suggests this for groups that gather that don’t necessarily share the same background, or are part of the same generation, culture, or rules for etiquette. She says in those situations, you can set up pop up rules to encourage meaningful connection. What if you changed your own rules for a bit? What rules could you set for yourself, just for a day or a week, to support yourself? An example might be: set a bedtime for yourself for the next week if you are tired. Make a rule for yourself that this week, you will slow down and have an afternoon snack and see how that feels. Limit your interaction with people who stress you out, if possible.  Maybe if there’s a particular person that tends to upset you but you know you’ll see at a holiday event, maybe set a rule that you can leave after a certain amount of time at the event, or request that you not be seated next to them? This might mean that you’re asking for something slightly different of yourself and other people - and that could be uncomfortable. So, let it be an experiment. Try out what something new looks like. Wrap up These ideas are all so applicable to how we can find intentional comfort and joy in our lives. It’s so easy to get into habits that don’t really support you, but have addressed discomfort you may have been feeling. Intentional Comfort is all adding a layer of mindfulness to what you do every day. I have been looking for ways to intentionally add nurturing and nourishing habits to my days, and find that when I make those choices, I do find more joy, too. Resources <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/priya_parker_3_steps_to_turn_everyday_get_togethers_into_transformative_gatherings?language=en#t-593804" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Priya Parker's Ted Talk</a> <a href="https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2021/12/stasia-savasuk-on-finding-inside-out-congruency-and-wearing-our-word-for-2022/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Stasia Savasuk on Jump Start Your Joy (episode 303) </a> <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23861/9780609609903" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Joy Diet by Martha Beck</a> <a href="https://thework.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Work of Byron Katie</a> <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23861/9780593234518" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Loving What is by Byron Katie</a>

Three Ways to Reconnect with Intentional Comfort as Inspired by the Art of Gathering

Signe Myers Hovem

Signe Myers Hovem is a spiritual counselor, an energy worker, and the author of The Space in Between: An Empaths Field Guide. In this interview on Jump Start Your Joy podcast, we are talking about empaths and highly sensitive people (HSPs). If you are a highly sensitive person, or if you have a sense that you may be an empath, then I think you're going to get a lot out of this conversation (which ties so closely to this season's theme of intentional comfort on the podcast). HSPs and empaths notice the energy around people and places and things, and this can be overwhelming to them. The Empath's Field Guide, and this conversation, offers a lot of insight on how to manage your energy, hold space, and work with your gifts. In this episode, Signe Myers Hovem talk about:  What it means to be a functional empath. The difference between empathy versus being an empath. Exploring what it means to identify as a highly sensitive person. The power of our words and what we choose to call things. Minding your energy, and holding space without having your own energy drained. How to set up strong boundaries with people, places, or things if you feel an energetic drain and decide if you want to get involved further. How do we navigate through the space of being an empath or an HSP in everyday life?  Resources Signe Myers Hovem's website The Space in Between: An Empaths Field Guide by Signe Myers Hovem Love the show, and what to show your support? Buy me a cup of coffee, and I'll give you a shout out on the next episode. Subscribe to my YouTube channel

Signe Myers Hovem is a spiritual counselor, an energy worker, and the author of The Space in Between: An Empaths Field Guide. In this interview on Jump Start Your Joy podcast, we are talking about empaths and highly sensitive people (HSPs). If you are a highly sensitive person, or if you have a sense that you may be an empath, then I think you're going to get a lot out of this conversation (which ties so closely to this season's theme of intentional comfort on the podcast). HSPs and empaths notice the energy around people and places and things, and this can be overwhelming to them. The Empath's Field Guide, and this conversation, offers a lot of insight on how to manage your energy, hold space, and work with your gifts. In this episode, Signe Myers Hovem talk about: <ul> <li>What it means to be a functional empath.</li> <li>The difference between empathy versus being an empath.</li> <li>Exploring what it means to identify as a highly sensitive person.</li> <li>The power of our words and what we choose to call things.</li> <li>Minding your energy, and holding space without having your own energy drained.</li> <li>How to set up strong boundaries with people, places, or things if you feel an energetic drain and decide if you want to get involved further.</li> <li>How do we navigate through the space of being an empath or an HSP in everyday life?</li> </ul> Resources <a href="https://www.smhovem.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Signe Myers Hovem's website</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/3REVWmw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Space in Between: An Empaths Field Guide by Signe Myers Hovem</a> Love the show, and what to show your support? <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulajenkins" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Buy me a cup of coffee, and I'll give you a shout out on the next episode.</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy2VAbfEXdV1TgHD42NNjaQ" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to my YouTube channel</a>

Empaths and Highly Sensitive People with guest Signe Myers Hovem

Season 7 was all about "Intentional Comfort." This episode shares the top ten most downloaded and beloved episodes from season 7.  They are: 10. Emma Loewe, author of Return to Nature Listen to the original episode Buy the book 9. 5 Tips to Bring More Mindfulness to You Everyday Listen to the episode 8. Fred LeBlanc of Cowboy Mouth on Finding a Mardi Gras State of Mind Listen to the original episode Buy their best of album. 7. Heather Hall, Author of Step Up and Stand Out: 20 Tips for Aspiring Introverted Leaders Listen to the original episode Buy the book 6. Jenn Oglesbee: Intentional Comfort and Joy in the Midst of Grief Listen to the original episode 5. Stasia Savasuk: Wearing Your Word of the Year Listen to the original episode 4. 10 Things to Inspire More Passion and Joy in Your Life and Work Listen to the original episode 3. Finding Your Heart's Second Home Listen to the original episode 2. William J. Peters, Author of At Heaven's Door Listen to the original episode Buy the book 1. Scott Leftwich, owner of "Weiners and Losers," and 80s arcade, Airbnb and band member. Listen to the original episode Resources Brene Brown's "Living Our Values" Exercise Love the show, and what to show your support? Buy me a cup of coffee, and I'll give you a shout out on the next episode. Subscribe to my YouTube channel

Season 7 was all about "Intentional Comfort." This episode shares the top ten most downloaded and beloved episodes from season 7.  They are: 10. Emma Loewe, author of Return to Nature <a href="https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2022/08/return-to-nature-emma-loewe/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the original episode</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/3x6HRXx" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Buy the book</a> 9. 5 Tips to Bring More Mindfulness to You Everyday <a href="https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2022/06/five-easy-mindfulness-tips/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the episode</a> 8. Fred LeBlanc of Cowboy Mouth on Finding a Mardi Gras State of Mind <a href="https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2022/04/fred-leblanc-on-finding-a-mardi-gras-state-of-mind/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the original episode</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/3L1Tsx0" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Buy their best of album.</a> 7. Heather Hall, Author of Step Up and Stand Out: 20 Tips for Aspiring Introverted Leaders <a href="https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2022/03/standing-out-introvert/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the original episode</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/3QqGJ81" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Buy the book</a> 6. Jenn Oglesbee: Intentional Comfort and Joy in the Midst of Grief <a href="https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2022/06/intentional-comfort-and-joy-in-the-midst-of-grief-with-jenn-oglesbee/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the original episode</a> 5. Stasia Savasuk: Wearing Your Word of the Year <a href="https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2021/12/stasia-savasuk-on-finding-inside-out-congruency-and-wearing-our-word-for-2022/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the original episode</a> 4. 10 Things to Inspire More Passion and Joy in Your Life and Work <a href="https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2022/03/more-passion-joy-work-life/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the original episode</a> 3. Finding Your Heart's Second Home <a href="https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2022/05/finding-and-honoring-your-hearts-second-home/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the original episode</a> 2. William J. Peters, Author of At Heaven's Door <a href="https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2022/01/understanding-shared-death-experiences-with-william-j-peters-author-of-at-heavens-door/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the original episode</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/3QtEUXV" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Buy the book</a> 1. Scott Leftwich, owner of "Weiners and Losers," and 80s arcade, Airbnb and band member. <a href="https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2022/03/scott-leftwich-of-wieners-and-losers/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Listen to the original episode</a> Resources <a href="https://brenebrown.com/resources/living-into-our-values/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Brene Brown's "Living Our Values" Exercise</a> Love the show, and what to show your support? <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulajenkins" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Buy me a cup of coffee, and I'll give you a shout out on the next episode.</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy2VAbfEXdV1TgHD42NNjaQ" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to my YouTube channel</a>

Top 10 Most Beloved Episodes of Season Seven on Jump Start Your Joy (Finale Part One: A Countdown)

Are you looking for ways to define what brings you joy, and identify your passions? In this episode I'm sharing 2 exercises to help figure out what you're passionate about and 10 ways to bring more of that passion to your work and your life. Read the full show notes on my website  Introspection - Using the tools above, or working with a coach, a mentor, or a journal can provide a lot of insight for you. It's also important that you take time to heal any sort of past trauma or issues that might be making it hard for you to define or get in touch with your passions. Just start moving and working on things. Lots of times people think that they need to have everything all figured out before they can take the first step. Instead, think of the first logical step and give it a try. Let your passion stand on it's own. If you're interested in something, give it a try. Sometimes, instead of taking a first step, you may think that you need to have a plan to monetize a hobby, or have an end goal in mind for why you'd begin working on it. Passion and creativity are often most joyful when they are done for the sake of being fun and playful. You don't need an end "result" on the horizon to begin. It's OK to make bold moves. You often learn the most when you try something that is out of your comfort zone. Many people worry that they will "fail" when they try something they haven't done before. What if you removed that idea from the equation, and decided that there was no such thing as failure when it comes to following your passion? It's OK to "go back" to something if your first try doesn't work the way you'd planned. If you are working on building a business, and it doesn't work the way you'd envisioned the first time, it's OK to go back to work that supports you and your family. There's no shame, and nothing lost in continuing your quest as a side hustle, or starting over with a new focus. Notice if you've had "enough." You might discover that something that once brought you joy no longer does. Or, you might realize that you've had enough at a job that isn't serving you, or that you're no longer interested in continuing a hobby or a business that you once enjoyed. This is natural and part of being human. Look for the pivot points. I also call this being "well planned and loosely held," but notice when you see something shifting before your eyes in your plans. Often times, as you begin to build something your focus changes. You can also shift your business or your hobby or your interests to match those changes. Follow what feels right. If you've grown tired of doing something, stop. If something else feels interesting or bring you joy, do that. Resist staying with something just because you "should." The universe will give you opportunities to show you that you can do it. As you begin to grow your hobby or your passion or business, you'll see that the universe will show you that you're very capable of doing something. Looking back, you'll be able to see that you overcame challenges to get to where you are. Stop to celebrate those wins. You grow and change as your interests do, and it's always good to notice that you did something you once thought might be impossible. You'll get more of something when you're ready. This may have to do with manifesting, or with growth. You'll see that once you've got a grasp of how to do something, you'll often be faced with opportunities that allow you to grow. Be intentional about the growth. You might find that old versions of what you thought you wanted resurface. It's OK to say no to things that don't fit you, anymore  Sign up to receive the Jump Start Your Joy newsletter Follow Jump Start Your Joy on your favorite podcasting app Resources  Resources   Brene Brown's "Living Our Values" Exercise   ClaimPodParity List and Website   Heather Hall, Coach for Introverts   Interview with Lauren Artress about Labyrinth Love the show, and what to show your support? Buy me a cup of coffee, and I'll give you a shout out on the next episode.

Are you looking for ways to define what brings you joy, and identify your passions? In this episode I'm sharing 2 exercises to help figure out what you're passionate about and 10 ways to bring more of that passion to your work and your life. <a href="https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2022/03/more-passion-joy-work-life/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Read the full show notes on my website</a> <ol> <li>Introspection - Using the tools above, or working with a coach, a mentor, or a journal can provide a lot of insight for you. It's also important that you take time to heal any sort of past trauma or issues that might be making it hard for you to define or get in touch with your passions.</li> <li>Just start moving and working on things. Lots of times people think that they need to have everything all figured out before they can take the first step. Instead, think of the first logical step and give it a try.</li> <li>Let your passion stand on it's own. If you're interested in something, give it a try. Sometimes, instead of taking a first step, you may think that you need to have a plan to monetize a hobby, or have an end goal in mind for why you'd begin working on it. Passion and creativity are often most joyful when they are done for the sake of being fun and playful. You don't need an end "result" on the horizon to begin.</li> <li>It's OK to make bold moves. You often learn the most when you try something that is out of your comfort zone. Many people worry that they will "fail" when they try something they haven't done before. What if you removed that idea from the equation, and decided that there was no such thing as failure when it comes to following your passion?</li> <li>It's OK to "go back" to something if your first try doesn't work the way you'd planned. If you are working on building a business, and it doesn't work the way you'd envisioned the first time, it's OK to go back to work that supports you and your family. There's no shame, and nothing lost in continuing your quest as a side hustle, or starting over with a new focus.</li> <li>Notice if you've had "enough." You might discover that something that once brought you joy no longer does. Or, you might realize that you've had enough at a job that isn't serving you, or that you're no longer interested in continuing a hobby or a business that you once enjoyed. This is natural and part of being human.</li> <li>Look for the pivot points. I also call this being "well planned and loosely held," but notice when you see something shifting before your eyes in your plans. Often times, as you begin to build something your focus changes. You can also shift your business or your hobby or your interests to match those changes.</li> <li>Follow what feels right. If you've grown tired of doing something, stop. If something else feels interesting or bring you joy, do that. Resist staying with something just because you "should."</li> <li>The universe will give you opportunities to show you that you can do it. As you begin to grow your hobby or your passion or business, you'll see that the universe will show you that you're very capable of doing something. Looking back, you'll be able to see that you overcame challenges to get to where you are. Stop to celebrate those wins. You grow and change as your interests do, and it's always good to notice that you did something you once thought might be impossible.</li> <li>You'll get more of something when you're ready. This may have to do with manifesting, or with growth. You'll see that once you've got a grasp of how to do something, you'll often be faced with opportunities that allow you to grow. Be intentional about the growth. You might find that old versions of what you thought you wanted resurface. It's OK to say no to things that don't fit you, anymore</li> </ol> <a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/608b897048d03cd7107172ac" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up to receive the Jump Start Your Joy newsletter</a> <a href="https://podfollow.com/1038327569" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Jump Start Your Joy on your favorite podcasting app</a> Resources Resources <a href="https://brenebrown.com/resources/living-into-our-values/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Brene Brown's "Living Our Values" Exercise</a> C<a href="https://libsyn.com/claimpodparity/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">laimPodParity List and Website</a> <a href="https://discoverwithheather.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Heather Hall, Coach for Introverts</a> I<a href="https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2022/02/discovering-the-sacred-path-of-the-labyrinth-with-guest-lauren-artress/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">nterview with Lauren Artress about Labyrinth</a> Love the show, and what to show your support? <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulajenkins" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Buy me a cup of coffee, and I'll give you a shout out on the next episode.</a>

10 Things That Will Inspire More Passion and Joy in Your Work and Life (Best of Season 7)

Renee Linnell

I'm really excited to have author Renee Linnell back on JSYJ!. This is her second time on the podcast, and in this brand new conversation, we're talking about her book that came out on August 16, 2022, which is titled "Still on Fire: A Memoir." Renee first came on the show when her first book, "The Burn Zone," came out.  This book was was all about how she found herself in a cult several years ago. Her new book is a delightful continuation of her amazing craft of storytelling. The themes that come through in her new book are all around  trusting your intuition, manifesting things in your life, and the idea that this life is a continuation of your soul's ongoing journey. Of course, these are some of my very favorite themes and there's such joy and delight in this conversation with Renee. Resources:  Renee Linnell's first interview on JSYJ Renee Lineell's book: "Still on Fire: A Memoir" Renee Linnell's book: "The Burn Zone"

I'm really excited to have author Renee Linnell back on JSYJ!. This is her second time on the podcast, and in this brand new conversation, we're talking about her book that came out on August 16, 2022, which is titled "Still on Fire: A Memoir." Renee first came on the show when her first book, "The Burn Zone," came out.  This book was was all about how she found herself in a cult several years ago. Her new book is a delightful continuation of her amazing craft of storytelling. The themes that come through in her new book are all around  trusting your intuition, manifesting things in your life, and the idea that this life is a continuation of your soul's ongoing journey. Of course, these are some of my very favorite themes and there's such joy and delight in this conversation with Renee. Resources: <a href="https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2019/03/renee-linnell-on-the-burn-zone-and-being-in-a-cult/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Renee Linnell's first interview on JSYJ</a> <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23861/9798986164731" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Renee Lineell's book: "Still on Fire: A Memoir"</a> <a href="https://bookshop.org/books/the-burn-zone-a-memoir/9781631524875" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Renee Linnell's book: "The Burn Zone"</a>

Still on Fire: Joy, Intuition, and Your Soul's Path with author Renee Linnell

Emma Loewe

Emma Loewe is the co-author of The Spirit Almanac, and she is the senior sustainability editor for mindbodygreen, and she has released the amazing book, Return to Nature: The New Science of How Nature Landscapes Restore Us. In it, she shares the different kinds of landscapes, how they effect your mental health, studies about why they improve your mental health, and things you can do to counter-act the effects of climate change on these landscapes. This discussion fits so well into this month’s theme of “finding home,” and I hope you love this conversation about the return to nature with Emma Loewe.  Read the full show notes on my website. In this episode, Emma Loewe and I talk about:  How the idea of this book came about A profound memory Emma has of a maple tree in her yard growing up, and why many of us have anchoring memories that revolve around nature. My resonance with the landscapes of oceans and coasts and forests and trees. What a forest bath is, and how to experience one The fractals in trees, and why that is soothing to humans How to handle grief and anxiety over climate change in an effective and non-overwhelming way  Resources Emma Loewe’s book, “Return to Nature: The New Science of How Natural Landscapes Restore Us” on Bookshop.org Emma Loewe’s website Emma Loewe on Instagram Love the show, and what to show your support? Buy me a cup of coffee, and I'll give you a shout out on the next episode.

Emma Loewe is the co-author of The Spirit Almanac, and she is the senior sustainability editor for mindbodygreen, and she has released the amazing book, Return to Nature: The New Science of How Nature Landscapes Restore Us. In it, she shares the different kinds of landscapes, how they effect your mental health, studies about why they improve your mental health, and things you can do to counter-act the effects of climate change on these landscapes. This discussion fits so well into this month’s theme of “finding home,” and I hope you love this conversation about the return to nature with Emma Loewe. <a href="https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2022/04/return-to-nature-emma-loewe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Read the full show notes on my website.</a> In this episode, Emma Loewe and I talk about: <ul> <li>How the idea of this book came about</li> <li>A profound memory Emma has of a maple tree in her yard growing up, and why many of us have anchoring memories that revolve around nature.</li> <li>My resonance with the landscapes of oceans and coasts and forests and trees.</li> <li>What a forest bath is, and how to experience one</li> <li>The fractals in trees, and why that is soothing to humans</li> <li>How to handle grief and anxiety over climate change in an effective and non-overwhelming way</li> </ul> Resources <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23861/9780063061279" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emma Loewe’s book, “Return to Nature: The New Science of How Natural Landscapes Restore Us”</a> on <a href="http://Bookshop.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> <a href="https://www.emmaloewe.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emma Loewe’s website</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emmloewe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Emma Loewe on Instagram</a> Love the show, and what to show your support? <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulajenkins" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Buy me a cup of coffee, and I'll give you a shout out on the next episode.</a>

Return to Nature with Emma Loewe

Creativity and joy are closely related. If you're feeling stuck, and need some inspiration on how to tap into creativity - Marion Abrams of Grounded Content and I have 8 ideas for you to jumpstart your creativity and joy. Here they are: 1. Just do the thing. Starting is the hardest part. 2. Double down on what you've been doing. Recommit to it.  3. Take yourself on an "artist's date. " (as inspired by Julia Cameron's book, The Artist's Way) 4. Revisit the source of your inspiration. What started you on your creative journey? Spend time with that, and DO some of it.  5. If you're creating something and have data that can inform you as to what has done the best (on your blog, podcast, social media), spend some time looking at what past episodes or posts have done the best. Go back and look at what some of your favorite past work has been, and take inspiration from that. 6. Take a break or a breather. 7. What has been the favorite thing you've created for your show / blog / art? What did you love about it, or love about creating it? Use your past favorite work as inspiration for what comes next. 8. Go pro, as inspired by Steven Pressfield's "War of Art." Sometimes, you are not going to love your art or the thing you create. And, that's when you need to go back to it and do the work. Bonus: try "Morning Pages" as an exercise, (Julia Cameron's book, The Artist's Way) Sign up to receive the Jump Start Your Joy newsletter Follow Jump Start Your Joy on your favorite podcasting app Resources: Podcasting and Content Creator Insights / Our YouTube Show Marion's site and Grounded Content The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron The Art of War by Steven Pressfield Big Magic by Liz Gilbert Love the show, and what to show your support? Buy me a cup of coffee, and I'll give you a shout out on the next episode.

Creativity and joy are closely related. If you're feeling stuck, and need some inspiration on how to tap into creativity - Marion Abrams of Grounded Content and I have 8 ideas for you to jumpstart your creativity and joy. Here they are: 1. Just do the thing. Starting is the hardest part. 2. Double down on what you've been doing. Recommit to it.  3. Take yourself on an "artist's date. " (as inspired by Julia Cameron's book, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23861/9780143129257" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Artist's Way</a>) 4. Revisit the source of your inspiration. What started you on your creative journey? Spend time with that, and DO some of it.  5. If you're creating something and have data that can inform you as to what has done the best (on your blog, podcast, social media), spend some time looking at what past episodes or posts have done the best. Go back and look at what some of your favorite past work has been, and take inspiration from that. 6. Take a break or a breather. 7. What has been the favorite thing you've created for your show / blog / art? What did you love about it, or love about creating it? Use your past favorite work as inspiration for what comes next. 8. Go pro, as inspired by <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23861/9781936891023" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Steven Pressfield's "War of Art."</a> Sometimes, you are not going to love your art or the thing you create. And, that's when you need to go back to it and do the work. Bonus: try "Morning Pages" as an exercise, (Julia Cameron's book, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23861/9780143129257" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Artist's Way</a>) <a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/608b897048d03cd7107172ac" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up to receive the Jump Start Your Joy newsletter</a> <a href="https://podfollow.com/1038327569" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Jump Start Your Joy on your favorite podcasting app</a> Resources: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVrQwps2AzLf5wH50JsfTMw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcasting and Content Creator Insights / Our YouTube Show</a> <a href="https://www.madmotion.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marion's site and Grounded Content</a> <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23861/9780143129257" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron</a> <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23861/9781936891023" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Art of War by Steven Pressfield</a> <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/23861/9781594634727" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Big Magic by Liz Gilbert</a> Love the show, and what to show your support? <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulajenkins" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Buy me a cup of coffee, and I'll give you a shout out on the next episode.</a>

Eight Great Ways to Jumpstart Your Creativity and Get Unstuck

The weighty-ness of the past two years means we're all working through difficult things. Joy is as important now as ever before. Joy gives you room for "overflow" which allows you to be more present &amp; available for the things that matter most. In this episode, I'm sharing: 1. a quote that made me rethink the role of joy in the world, and why we must keep choosing it. 2. How the current news cycle, and use of fear by many politicians and mass media keeps us stuck in feeling like we can't do anything but stay plugged in to the fire hose of fear that they create. 3. Why and how joy is important: taking time for joy-filled things like concerts, writing, creative outlets, and other things means you build overflow. 4. How overflow allows you to do more of the important things you love. And how that can change the world. Sign up to receive the Jump Start Your Joy newsletter Follow Jump Start Your Joy on your favorite podcasting app Resources: Episode with Sonya Renee Taylor Support "The Body is Not an Apology" Support "ARD (Anti-Racism Daily) Newsletter" Find &amp; Subscribe to The Newsworthy (a daily news podcast) Love the show, and what to show your support? Buy me a cup of coffee, and I'll give you a shout out on the next episode.

The weighty-ness of the past two years means we're all working through difficult things. Joy is as important now as ever before. Joy gives you room for "overflow" which allows you to be more present &amp; available for the things that matter most. In this episode, I'm sharing: 1. a quote that made me rethink the role of joy in the world, and why we must keep choosing it. 2. How the current news cycle, and use of fear by many politicians and mass media keeps us stuck in feeling like we can't do anything but stay plugged in to the fire hose of fear that they create. 3. Why and how joy is important: taking time for joy-filled things like concerts, writing, creative outlets, and other things means you build overflow. 4. How overflow allows you to do more of the important things you love. And how that can change the world. <a href="https://view.flodesk.com/pages/608b897048d03cd7107172ac" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up to receive the Jump Start Your Joy newsletter</a> <a href="https://podfollow.com/1038327569" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Follow Jump Start Your Joy on your favorite podcasting app</a> Resources: <a href="https://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2022/04/the-body-is-not-an-apology-with-sonya-renee-taylor/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Episode with Sonya Renee Taylor</a> <a href="https://thebodyisnotanapology.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Support "The Body is Not an Apology"</a> <a href="https://the-ard.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Support "ARD (Anti-Racism Daily) Newsletter"</a> <a href="https://www.thenewsworthy.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Find &amp; Subscribe to The Newsworthy (a daily news podcast)</a> Love the show, and what to show your support? <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/paulajenkins" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Buy me a cup of coffee, and I'll give you a shout out on the next episode.</a>

Finding Joy and Learning to "Give From Your Overflow" During Stressful Times

Jump Start Your Joy is a podcast by Paula Jenkins, a business coach and podcast producer living in the San Francisco Bay Area. Inspired by the quote “Joy does not simply happen to us. We have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day (Henri Nouwen),” this lively show looks at the inspiration, intention, and action that lead to joy in your life, the world, and other people's lives.

Paula, host of the Jump Start Your Joy podcast, highlights all aspects of business, productivivty and more in this can’t miss podcast!  The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

Awesome Podcast!!!

Great interviews with interesting guests!

Inspiring!

Jump Start Your Joy

Andrea Owen

Andrea Owen of Your Kickass Life joins to talk about her new book, How to Stop Feeling Like Shit. Andrea is an author, mentor, &amp; certified life coach who helps high-achieving women let go of perfectionism, control &amp; isolation &amp; choose courage &amp; confidence.

Andrea Owen of Your Kickass Life joins to talk about her new book, How to Stop Feeling Like Shit. Andrea is an author, mentor, &amp; certified life coach who helps high-achieving women let go of perfectionism, control &amp; isolation &amp; choose courage &amp; confidence.

Ep115: How to Stop Feeling Like Shit and Live a Kickass Life with guest Andrea Owen

Paula Jenkins

In the Season 3 kickoff, Paula looks at ways to reconnect with joy when something you once loved doing now feels heavy.

In the Season 3 kickoff, Paula looks at ways to reconnect with joy when something you once loved doing now feels heavy.

Ep102: How To Rediscover Joy When Something You Love Feels Heavy with host Paula Jenkins

This week, Andrea Scher joins me to share all about so many magical and joyful things, and how to find more of that magic and joy in your life. You may know Andrea from her blog, Superhero life, or from the popular and life changing class, Mondo Beyondo. She also just started her own podcast, The Creative Superheroes Podcast, which I have been enjoying immensely. She has an ease and a joy about her that just draws you in, and I know you’re going to love this episode because we hit it off. This week she shares all about how to live a delightful, curious, joyful superhero life.   In this episode, Andrea and I talk about: - How creating jewelry and blogging led to her working with photography and creating a community - How she brings as much joy and magic as possible to what she does - Her experience with grief, and how it’s been clarifying for her, both in life and on the podcast - That joy is about connection - The creation of Mondo Beyondo with Jen Lemen, and how that class came about - How to the law of attraction has played a role in her life - How to differentiate between what you REALLY want, and what does not fit for you, based on your body based, or somatic responses - Her recent 21 Days of Magic class, and how she’s created a magical class for people who want to access their own creativity in new ways - All about her wish tree, which she created out of simple supplies from Staples outside her house - That we have the choice of making our days magical and joyful - What harmony looks like for Andrea, and how being a part time parent has opened up new ways of being for her - How to jumpstart your joy - by listening to the little whispers, and noticing what catches your attention.

This week, Andrea Scher joins me to share all about so many magical and joyful things, and how to find more of that magic and joy in your life. You may know Andrea from her blog, Superhero life, or from the popular and life changing class, Mondo Beyondo. She also just started her own podcast, The Creative Superheroes Podcast, which I have been enjoying immensely. She has an ease and a joy about her that just draws you in, and I know you’re going to love this episode because we hit it off. This week she shares all about how to live a delightful, curious, joyful superhero life. In this episode, Andrea and I talk about: - How creating jewelry and blogging led to her working with photography and creating a community - How she brings as much joy and magic as possible to what she does - Her experience with grief, and how it’s been clarifying for her, both in life and on the podcast - That joy is about connection - The creation of Mondo Beyondo with Jen Lemen, and how that class came about - How to the law of attraction has played a role in her life - How to differentiate between what you REALLY want, and what does not fit for you, based on your body based, or somatic responses - Her recent 21 Days of Magic class, and how she’s created a magical class for people who want to access their own creativity in new ways - All about her wish tree, which she created out of simple supplies from Staples outside her house - That we have the choice of making our days magical and joyful - What harmony looks like for Andrea, and how being a part time parent has opened up new ways of being for her - How to jumpstart your joy - by listening to the little whispers, and noticing what catches your attention.

Ep87: How to Live a Delightful, Curious, Joyful Superhero Life with guest Andrea Scher

Feeling stuck and like you have no momentum sucks. The truth is you will more than likely feel stuck at some point in your life, whether that be in your business or around personal growth, or at a full time job. I often feel it, and find myself questioning if I’m “on the right path,” even four years into the podcast. This week on the podcast, I’m sharing about how I had an aha moment around “How to get Unstuck.” At a recent conference, I attended a break-out session entitled “How to get Unstuck in Your Business.” My aha moment did not come from the speakers or the info that was being shared in the room, and it’s something I want to share with you, this week on the show. I went into that room thinking that to be successful or to be well received or to be on the “right” path that I should be further along than I currently am. That I needed to have it all figured out, and that somehow my current situation wasn’t enough. And then I started thinking. I like having time with my son, while he’s seven. I like having some space to breathe and to think. I love the clients I work with and I love the work I do. And while it may seem super simple, or overly obvious, and very zen, I decided to ask my own intuition a few questions, and answer these questions in the form of a letter (you can learn more about it from Jess Lively.) Instead of focusing on this idea that I’m stuck, or if you’re listening, instead of focusing on the idea that YOU are stuck… what if we stop fighting reality of what is, and accept that we are OK right now, just the way you and I are? What if we change the Story in our head, or, the narrative, from “I’m not far enough along” to “I’m enough right where I am”?? What if instead of “I’m not far enough along,” I say “I’m learning and in the process, and I’m becoming exactly who I dream of being”?? As I was writing this letter, I found my intuition asking me if I was really stuck. I want to share this with you because I feel like it may be helpful for someone out there. Here’s what I wrote: “There’s wisdom in staying put. In being OK with what is, right this moment. You want more time. The only fear based statement here is the false belief that things will not work out for you. Let that go. Your son is only going to be 7 once, and you want more time with him. This time you have now, it is a blessing. About your business, there’s only one you. That’s the thing to focus on, and the thing to sell the shit out of. Because there is only one you and your services are valuable. You absolutely won’t find another client you love if you don’t put yourself out there. And there is wisdom in slowing down and letting this time be what it is.” Here ere are four other ways to get unstuck. 1. Journal it out Two Questions to Journal On: So I’ll put that question back out to you. What is the truth of this time for you? If you are feeling stuck, is it true that you are actually stuck? 2. Have Faith that you are just where you should be, right this second. One of my mentors, Sister Michelle, used to teach us that “the right people will come, at the right moment, and with the right information.” What happens if you shift how you view your current situation, and have the faith in the truth that things are happening, at the right time? 3. Do ‘The Work’ One of my favorite ways to work through what Byron Katie calls “painful thoughts” is to go through the steps of doing “The Work.” When you think of the thing or situation that is making you feel stuck, stop and ask yourself: is it true? And then you ask, is it really true? Who am I when I believe this thought? Who would I be without this thought? You can learn more about this one at Byron Katie’s site. 4. Take Action and Turn up the Crossfade Action is the quickest and most direct way to get unstuck. While you may currently be feeling stuck, I’m betting you have taken some steps, somewhere along the way, to start working towards your dream (or business, or personal growth). One of my past guests, Matt Wood - a sound engineer for Skywalker sound, talked about how having the patience for things is a lot like turning up the cross fade in our life. He explained that the thing that you’re working on starts out at an almost un-perceivable level in your life. You know it’s there but you can’t quite hear it. Then, as time goes on, that thing gets more perceivable in your life. Like music in a cross fade, that thing gets louder, and then you can hear the melody of that thing in your life. Before long, the crossfade has happened, and whatever dream or thing you’ve been following is now present, really and truly present in your life. If you want to learn more about this, I have some resources for you: Want to hear more about Byron Katie? Tune in to Molly Larkin in Episode 10. More on turning up the crossfade? Matthew Wood in Episode 3. Discover your accountability type via Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies Listen to "Loving What Is" by Byron Katie on Audible A Thousand Words for Joy by Byron Katie on Amazon Playing Big by Tara Mohr on Amazon The Work by Byron Katie

Feeling stuck and like you have no momentum sucks. The truth is you will more than likely feel stuck at some point in your life, whether that be in your business or around personal growth, or at a full time job. I often feel it, and find myself questioning if I’m “on the right path,” even four years into the podcast. This week on the podcast, I’m sharing about how I had an aha moment around “How to get Unstuck.” At a recent conference, I attended a break-out session entitled “How to get Unstuck in Your Business.” My aha moment did not come from the speakers or the info that was being shared in the room, and it’s something I want to share with you, this week on the show. I went into that room thinking that to be successful or to be well received or to be on the “right” path that I should be further along than I currently am. That I needed to have it all figured out, and that somehow my current situation wasn’t enough. And then I started thinking. I like having time with my son, while he’s seven. I like having some space to breathe and to think. I love the clients I work with and I love the work I do. And while it may seem super simple, or overly obvious, and very zen, I decided to ask my own intuition a few questions, and answer these questions in the form of a letter (you can learn more about it from <a href="http://jesslively.com/lynnrobinson/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Jess Lively</a>.) Instead of focusing on this idea that I’m stuck, or if you’re listening, instead of focusing on the idea that YOU are stuck… what if we stop fighting reality of what is, and accept that we are OK right now, just the way you and I are? What if we change the Story in our head, or, the narrative, from “I’m not far enough along” to “I’m enough right where I am”?? What if instead of “I’m not far enough along,” I say “I’m learning and in the process, and I’m becoming exactly who I dream of being”?? As I was writing this letter, I found my intuition asking me if I was really stuck. I want to share this with you because I feel like it may be helpful for someone out there. Here’s what I wrote: “There’s wisdom in staying put. In being OK with what is, right this moment. You want more time. The only fear based statement here is the false belief that things will not work out for you. Let that go. Your son is only going to be 7 once, and you want more time with him. This time you have now, it is a blessing. About your business, there’s only one you. That’s the thing to focus on, and the thing to sell the shit out of. Because there is only one you and your services are valuable. You absolutely won’t find another client you love if you don’t put yourself out there. And there is wisdom in slowing down and letting this time be what it is.” Here ere are four other ways to get unstuck. 1. Journal it out Two Questions to Journal On: So I’ll put that question back out to you. What is the truth of this time for you? If you are feeling stuck, is it true that you are actually stuck? 2. Have Faith that you are just where you should be, right this second. One of my mentors, Sister Michelle, used to teach us that “the right people will come, at the right moment, and with the right information.” What happens if you shift how you view your current situation, and have the faith in the truth that things are happening, at the right time? 3. Do ‘The Work’ One of my favorite ways to work through what Byron Katie calls “painful thoughts” is to go through the steps of doing “The Work.” When you think of the thing or situation that is making you feel stuck, stop and ask yourself: is it true? And then you ask, is it really true? Who am I when I believe this thought? Who would I be without this thought? You can learn more about this one a<a href="http://thework.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">t Byron Katie’s site</a>. 4. Take Action and Turn up the Crossfade Action is the quickest and most direct way to get unstuck. While you may currently be feeling stuck, I’m betting you have taken some steps, somewhere along the way, to start working towards your dream (or business, or personal growth). One of my past guests, Matt Wood - a sound engineer for Skywalker sound, talked about how having the patience for things is a lot like turning up the cross fade in our life. He explained that the thing that you’re working on starts out at an almost un-perceivable level in your life. You know it’s there but you can’t quite hear it. Then, as time goes on, that thing gets more perceivable in your life. Like music in a cross fade, that thing gets louder, and then you can hear the melody of that thing in your life. Before long, the crossfade has happened, and whatever dream or thing you’ve been following is now present, really and truly present in your life. If you want to learn more about this, I have some resources for you: Want to hear more about Byron Katie? <a href="http://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2015/11/episode-10-molly-larkin-speaks-about-meeting-all-things-with-loving-kindness/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Tune in to Molly Larkin in Episode 10.</a> More on turning up the crossfade? <a href="http://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2015/09/episode-3-matthew-wood-the-voice-of-general-grievous-on-crafting-joy-in-the-crossfade/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Matthew Wood in Episode 3.</a> Discover your accountability type via <a href="https://gretchenrubin.com/2015/01/ta-da-the-launch-of-my-quiz-on-the-four-tendencies-learn-about-yourself/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies</a> Listen to <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/Self-Development/Loving-What-Is-Audiobook/B002V5GLYQ?qid=1534830420&amp;sr=sr_1_2&amp;ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_2&amp;pf_rd_p=e81b7c27-6880-467a-b5a7-13cef5d729fe&amp;pf_rd_r=XVGPMMHQYSQB50MVHZGB&amp;" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">"Loving What Is" by Byron Katie on Audible</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2nU46fm" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">A Thousand Words for Joy by Byron Katie</a> on Amazon <a href="https://amzn.to/2MC72LI" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Playing Big by Tara Mohr</a> on Amazon <a href="http://thework.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Work by Byron Katie</a>

Ep151: How to Get Unstuck in Your Life and Business with host Paula Jenkins

This week I’m super excited to have Sarah Shuttle joining me on the show.  She’s the heart and soul behind Verity Road and the site Girl Untold. She’s a brand stylist from England who  spent her twenties recovering from alcoholism, anorexia, binge eating and self-harm. She dove deep into healing and fell  in love with graphic design. In her own words,  “creating visual stories led me out of darkness and into life.” This week, she shares about her journey in finding her voice, how to get past perfectionism, and getting past external expectations - Sarah’s lens is to see the cross roads of how these things tie in with your marketing and personal life, and you’ll love our conversation about all of it.

This week I’m super excited to have Sarah Shuttle joining me on the show.  She’s the heart and soul behind Verity Road and the site Girl Untold. She’s a brand stylist from England who  spent her twenties recovering from alcoholism, anorexia, binge eating and self-harm. She dove deep into healing and fell  in love with graphic design. In her own words,  “creating visual stories led me out of darkness and into life.” This week, she shares about her journey in finding her voice, how to get past perfectionism, and getting past external expectations - Sarah’s lens is to see the cross roads of how these things tie in with your marketing and personal life, and you’ll love our conversation about all of it.

Ditching the Mask, and Accepting Who You Are to Find More Joy with guest Sarah Shuttle

Caitlin Greer

Caitlin Greer Meister is a voice actor, educational consultant, and mentor to artists. She joins host Paula Jenkins to share how you can create an authentic artistic career that provides the money, meaning, and freedom you desire.

Caitlin Greer Meister is a voice actor, educational consultant, and mentor to artists. She joins host Paula Jenkins to share how you can create an authentic artistic career that provides the money, meaning, and freedom you desire.

Ep104: Crafting Your Authentic Artistic Career with Money, Meaning, and Freedom with guest Caitlin Greer Meister

Michelle Ward

This week on the show, I’m super excited to have creative career coach Michelle Ward back as part of the Friendpreneur Series. Michelle has been on 3 times in the past, and we always have a blast (you can find links to the other episodes at the bottom of this post). I think you will love that we talk about some of the challenges of being an entrepreneur, and how she’s recently chosen to refresh and change her coaching offerings. In looking back over her clients and work over the past 10 years, it became apparent that the work she loved and got the most traction with clients is in the “discover, launch, build” season of beginning a creative entrepreneurial business. Here’s what I love about Michelle (and what she shares in this interview) – she’s wildly dedicated to helping entrepreneurs figure out the what and the how of launching a biz. Her passion is really about getting past the road blocks and limiting mindset of a person’s initial creative idea. So many entrepreneur hopefuls have big ideas, but get stuck, and stop, and it’s her mission to help people figure out the ways past and out of the places they are stuck. Knowing that this is the territory Michelle loves – we talked about it a lot. In this chat, Michelle Ward and I talk about:  Her 10 years as an entrepreneur and creative career coach How she’s been craving change and got it Her methodology on identifying the foundational programs that she wanted to include in her business, moving forward Her new “Build Your Client Base” program that will be launching in mid-June How to avoid getting stuck in the analysis paralysis (set a timer for 45 minutes, research, make a decision The emotional mind / body connection of running the NY half marathon this year after a cancer diagnosis two years ago As an entrepreneur, you don’t need to reinvent the wheel – that’s why there are genres Lin-Manuel Miranda’s discussion with Sondheim, and why we should keep looking at the new angles on the things we love – it keeps us fresh, and it keeps our followers or fans engaged.  Resources Michelle Ward’s When I Grow Up Coach website Lin-Manuel Miranda’s interview from NY Times from October 16, 2017 Michelle Ward, keynoting Women, work, and worth conference with Mavenly (registration is open) Waitress the Musical Hamilton the Musical You’re a BadAss at making money by Jen Sincero on Amazon Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan on Amazon Chasing Slow: Courage to Journey Off the Beaten Path by Erin Loechner on Amazon Hunger by Roxanne Gaye on Amazon The Dead Moms Club: A Memoir about Death, Grief, and Surviving the Mother of All Losses on Amazon

This week on the show, I’m super excited to have creative career coach Michelle Ward back as part of the Friendpreneur Series. Michelle has been on 3 times in the past, and we always have a blast (you can find links to the other episodes at the bottom of this post). I think you will love that we talk about some of the challenges of being an entrepreneur, and how she’s recently chosen to refresh and change her coaching offerings. In looking back over her clients and work over the past 10 years, it became apparent that the work she loved and got the most traction with clients is in the “discover, launch, build” season of beginning a creative entrepreneurial business. Here’s what I love about Michelle (and what she shares in this interview) – she’s wildly dedicated to helping entrepreneurs figure out the what and the how of launching a biz. Her passion is really about getting past the road blocks and limiting mindset of a person’s initial creative idea. So many entrepreneur hopefuls have big ideas, but get stuck, and stop, and it’s her mission to help people figure out the ways past and out of the places they are stuck. Knowing that this is the territory Michelle loves – we talked about it a lot. In this chat, Michelle Ward and I talk about: <ul> <li>Her 10 years as an entrepreneur and creative career coach</li> <li>How she’s been craving change and got it</li> <li>Her methodology on identifying the foundational programs that she wanted to include in her business, moving forward</li> <li>Her new “Build Your Client Base” program that will be launching in mid-June</li> <li>How to avoid getting stuck in the analysis paralysis (set a timer for 45 minutes, research, make a decision</li> <li>The emotional mind / body connection of running the NY half marathon this year after a cancer diagnosis two years ago</li> <li>As an entrepreneur, you don’t need to reinvent the wheel – that’s why there are genres</li> <li>Lin-Manuel Miranda’s discussion with Sondheim, and why we should keep looking at the new angles on the things we love – it keeps us fresh, and it keeps our followers or fans engaged.</li> </ul> Resources <a href="http://www.whenigrowupcoach.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Michelle Ward’s When I Grow Up Coach website</a> <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/16/t-magazine/lin-manuel-miranda-stephen-sondheim.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Lin-Manuel Miranda’s interview from NY Times from October 16, 2017</a> <a href="https://mavenly.co/conference/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Michelle Ward, keynoting Women, work, and worth conference with Mavenly</a> (registration is open) <a href="https://waitressthemusical.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Waitress the Musical</a> <a href="https://hamiltonmusical.com/new-york/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Hamilton the Musical</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2Hj4GeY" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">You’re a BadAss at making money by Jen Sincero on Amazon</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2K5AtBN" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan on Amazon</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2K5svZr" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Chasing Slow: Courage to Journey Off the Beaten Path by Erin Loechner on Amazon</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2HRbRMu" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Hunger by Roxanne Gaye on Amazon</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2qS2rbi" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Dead Moms Club: A Memoir about Death, Grief, and Surviving the Mother of All Losses on Amazon</a>

Ep134: Michelle Ward on The Lessons of Ten Years of Being an Entrepreneur (Friendpreneur Series)

Fred LeBlanc

Fred LeBlanc is the powerfully energetic drummer and lead singer of the band Cowboy Mouth from New Orleans, Louisiana, and I could not be more excited to have him on the show this week. What draws me to Fred is his true dedication to joy, to choosing it, spreading it, his dedication to elevating the vibration and awareness of everyone at his shows. From his lyrics and the way he gets a crowd excited to the way he encourages others, Fred is an amazing example of positivity, love, and good energy. I feel so very lucky to have gotten to speak with him. If you see Fred perform live with Cowboy Mouth perform live, you will witness how his dedication to bringing joy to every moment permeates the show, the music, and by extension, the crowd. Fred talks about how he made the decision early in his career to leave the successful punk group Dash Rip Rock because he could feel that the anger and firey energy of the group and music were killing him. Around this time, he was reading The Power of Positive Thinking, and he was inspired to create a new band, and do things in a different way than what he’d been seeing in the music scene. And in every show, in each interaction, in the songs, Cowboy Mouth continues to live out this positive message of believing in yourself, in choosing love, and in having faith in the greater good. So what stood out for me in this interview? It’s Fred’s mindfulness, along with his dedication to following his intuition, having faith, and finding joy in the midst of life. We talked a lot about energy. “Playing music is a way of releasing energy,” he said, “How can I be a good source of energy, the kind that lights me up, the kind of energy I need and everyone needs? What do I bring to the game that I LOVE?” Performing and drumming are ways that Fred taps into joy. Even during difficult times, such during his recent divorce, or when he’s worried about the potentially difficult financial side of making ends meet, he gets back in touch with joy and inspiration by taking stock in simple things. Fred said that when he’s feeling disconnected, or when he notices that he’s let ego take over, he enjoys “the feeling of a drumstick in my hand,” or feeling the power of hitting the drums. With small, mindfully chosen steps, he re-connects and can move back into a place of joy and positivity. “I find ways of growing on joy, on the simple things.” Fred and I talk about:  His being born deaf and how he feels that music was his first way of communication His approach to getting a crowd fired up during the Cowboy Mouth shows How intuition is an important guide The impact of Norman Vincent Peale’s Power of Positive Thinking How he was impacted by his divorce three years ago, and the depression that hit him during that time How following what you love leads you to satisfaction, and how material things and fame can be hollow Following love, over fear His take on God, and the energy inside all of us Their upcoming album (The Name of the Band is...Part 2), due out May 5, 2018 What happens when you don’t follow your intuition Having faith in yourself and your ability to learn That joy is “so easy, but it’s the hardest choice you’ll ever make.” Plus, listen to the song, "I Believe" by Cowboy Mouth at the end of the interview.  Resources: Cowboy Mouth’s Website Cowboy Mouth’s Tour Dates for 2018 Cowboy Mouth’s Album: The Name of the Band is … Greatest Hits So Far Cowboy Mouth’s Album: Fearless (includes ‘I Believe’) on Amazon Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale on Amazon On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss by Elizabeth Kubla-Ross on Amazon Power of Intention by Wayne Dyer on Amazon

Fred LeBlanc is the powerfully energetic drummer and lead singer of the band Cowboy Mouth from New Orleans, Louisiana, and I could not be more excited to have him on the show this week. What draws me to Fred is his true dedication to joy, to choosing it, spreading it, his dedication to elevating the vibration and awareness of everyone at his shows. From his lyrics and the way he gets a crowd excited to the way he encourages others, Fred is an amazing example of positivity, love, and good energy. I feel so very lucky to have gotten to speak with him. If you see Fred perform live with Cowboy Mouth perform live, you will witness how his dedication to bringing joy to every moment permeates the show, the music, and by extension, the crowd. Fred talks about how he made the decision early in his career to leave the successful punk group Dash Rip Rock because he could feel that the anger and firey energy of the group and music were killing him. Around this time, he was reading The Power of Positive Thinking, and he was inspired to create a new band, and do things in a different way than what he’d been seeing in the music scene. And in every show, in each interaction, in the songs, Cowboy Mouth continues to live out this positive message of believing in yourself, in choosing love, and in having faith in the greater good. So what stood out for me in this interview? It’s Fred’s mindfulness, along with his dedication to following his intuition, having faith, and finding joy in the midst of life. We talked a lot about energy. “Playing music is a way of releasing energy,” he said, “How can I be a good source of energy, the kind that lights me up, the kind of energy I need and everyone needs? What do I bring to the game that I LOVE?” Performing and drumming are ways that Fred taps into joy. Even during difficult times, such during his recent divorce, or when he’s worried about the potentially difficult financial side of making ends meet, he gets back in touch with joy and inspiration by taking stock in simple things. Fred said that when he’s feeling disconnected, or when he notices that he’s let ego take over, he enjoys “the feeling of a drumstick in my hand,” or feeling the power of hitting the drums. With small, mindfully chosen steps, he re-connects and can move back into a place of joy and positivity. “I find ways of growing on joy, on the simple things.” Fred and I talk about: <ul> <li>His being born deaf and how he feels that music was his first way of communication</li> <li>His approach to getting a crowd fired up during the Cowboy Mouth shows</li> <li>How intuition is an important guide</li> <li>The impact of Norman Vincent Peale’s Power of Positive Thinking</li> <li>How he was impacted by his divorce three years ago, and the depression that hit him during that time</li> <li>How following what you love leads you to satisfaction, and how material things and fame can be hollow</li> <li>Following love, over fear</li> <li>His take on God, and the energy inside all of us</li> <li>Their upcoming album (The Name of the Band is...Part 2), due out May 5, 2018</li> <li>What happens when you don’t follow your intuition</li> <li>Having faith in yourself and your ability to learn</li> <li>That joy is “so easy, but it’s the hardest choice you’ll ever make.”</li> <li>Plus, listen to the song, "I Believe" by Cowboy Mouth at the end of the interview.</li> </ul> Resources: Cowboy Mouth’s <a href="http://www.cowboymouth.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> Cowboy Mouth’s <a href="http://www.cowboymouth.com/tour_dates" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Tour Dates for 2018</a> Cowboy Mouth’s Album: <a href="http://amzn.to/2Fw2ccR" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Name of the Band is … Greatest Hits So Far</a> Cowboy Mouth’s Album: <a href="http://amzn.to/2FxGd5q" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Fearless</a> (includes ‘I Believe’) on Amazon <a href="http://amzn.to/2EWaxFG" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Power of Positive Thinking</a> by Norman Vincent Peale on Amazon <a href="http://amzn.to/2osIpE6" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">On Grief and Grieving: Finding the Meaning of Grief Through the Five Stages of Loss</a> by Elizabeth Kubla-Ross on Amazon <a href="http://amzn.to/2CmVib8" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Power of Intention</a> by Wayne Dyer on Amazon

Ep125: Energy, Joy, and Cowboy Mouth with guest Fred LeBlanc

Kate Swoboda

Kate Swoboda is joining me today to celebrate the release of her brand new book, The Courage Habit: How to Accept Your Fears, Release the Past, and Live Your Courageous Life. Kate (who is also known as Kate Courageous) is a life coach, the founder of Courageous Living Coach Certification, and Your Courageous Life. And, I’ve had the pleasure of working with her previously as a mentor in her coaching certification program. Kate’s work has been multifaceted around courage and fear, and her path to becoming a published author is inspiring. After having her book proposal accepted, she came to the realization that she wanted to go deeper on the questions of how we develop courage, and what holds us back from acting courageously. She asked her publisher if she could change up the focus of the book (they said yes!) and she created a book that brings in neuroscience, behavioral psychology, and other fields to develop the framework for The Courage Habit. In this episode, Kate Swoboda and I talk about:  Her new book, The Courage Habit  Her road to becoming a published author, along with her advice to anyone wishing to get a book published (keep trying) How she proposed a new angle on the book, after the proposal was accepted How to start practicing courage based behaviors and get “unstuck” Experiencing fear, and practicing mindfulness to recognize that you’re experiencing fear, while also stepping back to observe your own “stress responses” The Inner Critic, and the ways that the Inner Critic counteracts courage: o Perfectionism o People Pleasing o Sabotage o Pessimism That we need to work with (instead of against) the Inner Critic, by meeting him/her with unconditional love and acceptance The role of community in developing courage The question of “what if courage could be easy.”  Resources The Courage Habit: How to Accept Your Fears, Release the Past, and Live Your Courageous Life by Kate Swoboda on Amazon Courageous Living Coach Certification - CLCC Kate Swoboda’s site: Your Courageous Life Kate Swoboda on past Jump Start Your Joy episodes: Kate Swoboda on “Courage as a Path to Healing (Episode 8, Season 1) The Crossroads of Courage and Creating Habits with guest Kate Courageous (Episode 80, Season 2) Season Two Finale: A Roundtable on Joy, Finding Inspiration, and Self Care in Difficult Times (Episode 101, Season 2)

Kate Swoboda is joining me today to celebrate the release of her brand new book, The Courage Habit: How to Accept Your Fears, Release the Past, and Live Your Courageous Life. Kate (who is also known as Kate Courageous) is a life coach, the founder of Courageous Living Coach Certification, and Your Courageous Life. And, I’ve had the pleasure of working with her previously as a mentor in her coaching certification program. Kate’s work has been multifaceted around courage and fear, and her path to becoming a published author is inspiring. After having her book proposal accepted, she came to the realization that she wanted to go deeper on the questions of how we develop courage, and what holds us back from acting courageously. She asked her publisher if she could change up the focus of the book (they said yes!) and she created a book that brings in neuroscience, behavioral psychology, and other fields to develop the framework for The Courage Habit. In this episode, Kate Swoboda and I talk about: <ul> <li>Her new book, The Courage Habit</li> <li> Her road to becoming a published author, along with her advice to anyone wishing to get a book published (keep trying)</li> <li>How she proposed a new angle on the book, after the proposal was accepted</li> <li>How to start practicing courage based behaviors and get “unstuck”</li> <li>Experiencing fear, and practicing mindfulness to recognize that you’re experiencing fear, while also stepping back to observe your own “stress responses”</li> <li>The Inner Critic, and the ways that the Inner Critic counteracts courage: o Perfectionism o People Pleasing o Sabotage o Pessimism</li> <li>That we need to work with (instead of against) the Inner Critic, by meeting him/her with unconditional love and acceptance</li> <li>The role of community in developing courage</li> <li>The question of “what if courage could be easy.”</li> </ul> Resources <a href="https://amzn.to/2r6xWQ3" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Courage Habit: How to Accept Your Fears, Release the Past, and Live Your Courageous Life by Kate Swoboda on Amazon</a> <a href="https://tribeclcc.com/ref/5/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Courageous Living Coach Certification - CLCC</a> <a href="https://www.yourcourageouslife.com/ref/5/?campaign=YCL" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Kate Swoboda’s site: Your Courageous Life</a> Kate Swoboda on past Jump Start Your Joy episodes: <a href="http://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2015/10/episode-8-kate-swoboda-on-courage-as-a-path-to-healing/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Kate Swoboda on “Courage as a Path to Healing (Episode 8, Season 1)</a> <a href="http://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2017/04/crossroads-of-courage-and-creating-habits-with-guest-kate-courageous/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Crossroads of Courage and Creating Habits with guest Kate Courageous (Episode 80, Season 2)</a> <a href="http://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2017/08/ep101-season-two-finale-round-table-joy-finding-inspiration-self-care-difficult-times/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Season Two Finale: A Roundtable on Joy, Finding Inspiration, and Self Care in Difficult Times (Episode 101, Season 2)</a>

Ep135: Kate Swoboda on The Courage Habit

Learn how to create a focused, intentional, joy filled bucket list that you'll actually use for 2020. Tap into what you really want, mindfully say yes to the things that serve you, and discover a list making idea that really works for you.

Learn how to create a focused, intentional, joy filled bucket list that you'll actually use for 2020. Tap into what you really want, mindfully say yes to the things that serve you, and discover a list making idea that really works for you.

How to Create a Joy Filled Bucket List for 2020

Deb Cooperman

Guest Deb Cooperman joins host Paula Jenkins to share about journaling as a great way to get in touch with the true you. She explains how to start journaling each day, how to get past blocks, and how it's a great tool for people in the new year.

Guest Deb Cooperman joins host Paula Jenkins to share about journaling as a great way to get in touch with the true you. She explains how to start journaling each day, how to get past blocks, and how it's a great tool for people in the new year.

Ep69: Journaling Your Way Through Life with guest Deb Cooperman

This week’s episode is a lookback lesson with Andrea Owen on "How to Stop Feeling Like Shit." This episode originally aired earlier this year, when her second book came out. Andrea Owen is an author, mentor, and certified life coach who helps high-achieving women let go of perfectionism, control, and isolation and choose courage and confidence instead. She has helped thousands of women manage their inner-critic to create loving connections and live their most kick-ass life. I loved this episode because Andrea and I talk about people pleasing, perfecting, approving and performing, and our experience with all of them. What I love is that near the end of this interview, we talk about the myth of having to “be strong” as women, and how that can be both a habit and burden that is not necessarily serving us. We also talk about:  How to Stop Feeling Like Shit (her new book) Andrea studying with Brene Brown in 2014 and how that influenced her life and this book how the armor we build up works, until it doesn’t, and what happens next boundaries and how to set them the cycle of pleasing, perfecting, approving, performing how women (and all people) avoid shame, and why we do it the 14 common behaviors that we all do when things get hard in life, and why they aren’t serving us how feeling and acknowledging the pain in our lives opens us up to more joy Andrea’s earliest memories of joy how she will be “stepping up and stepping forward” this year Andrea’s thoughts on how to jumpstart your joy: make room for creativity  Resources: How to Stop Feeling Like Shit by Andrea Owen (on Amazon) 52 Ways to Live a KickAss Life by Andrea Owen (on Amazon) – her first book Your Kickass Life – Andrea’s website The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks (on Amazon)

This week’s episode is a lookback lesson with Andrea Owen on "How to Stop Feeling Like Shit." This episode originally aired earlier this year, when her second book came out. Andrea Owen is an author, mentor, and certified life coach who helps high-achieving women let go of perfectionism, control, and isolation and choose courage and confidence instead. She has helped thousands of women manage their inner-critic to create loving connections and live their most kick-ass life. I loved this episode because Andrea and I talk about people pleasing, perfecting, approving and performing, and our experience with all of them. What I love is that near the end of this interview, we talk about the myth of having to “be strong” as women, and how that can be both a habit and burden that is not necessarily serving us. We also talk about: <ul> <li>How to Stop Feeling Like Shit (her new book)</li> <li>Andrea studying with Brene Brown in 2014 and how that influenced her life and this book</li> <li>how the armor we build up works, until it doesn’t, and what happens next</li> <li>boundaries and how to set them</li> <li>the cycle of pleasing, perfecting, approving, performing</li> <li>how women (and all people) avoid shame, and why we do it</li> <li>the 14 common behaviors that we all do when things get hard in life, and why they aren’t serving us</li> <li>how feeling and acknowledging the pain in our lives opens us up to more joy</li> <li>Andrea’s earliest memories of joy</li> <li>how she will be “stepping up and stepping forward” this year</li> <li>Andrea’s thoughts on how to jumpstart your joy: make room for creativity</li> </ul> Resources: <a href="http://amzn.to/2Czy9j6" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">How to Stop Feeling Like Shit by Andrea Owen (on Amazon)</a> <a href="http://amzn.to/2CnwNLH" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">52 Ways to Live a KickAss Life by Andrea Owen (on Amazon) – her first book</a> <a href="http://yourkickasslife.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Your Kickass Life – Andrea’s website</a> <a href="http://amzn.to/2CtO5FQ" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay Hendricks (on Amazon)</a>

Ep144: Andrea Owen on How To Stop Feeling Like Shit (A Lookback Lesson)

As someone who has always been drawn to a myriad of interests and passions, you probably already know that I self-identify as a “multi-passionate” or “multi-potentialite” - which simply means that I’m the kind of person who is drawn to a myriad of interests and have a hard time narrowing down my interests and my career into just one thing. It’s a topic that comes up often on the show, and this week on the show I’m sharing all about the power of owning your expertise as a multi-potentialite. The term multi-potentialite (or multipassionate, or scanner, or renaissance soul), is one that describes anyone who has more than one interest and has a hard time choosing to do “just one thing” with their life or career. Many creative entrepreneurs can relate to this trait - if you’re curious about many things, if you enjoy dabbling in many disparate topics, and if you find yourself picking up a lot of new hobbies / interests and moving along from them after a short amount of time, you are likely a multi-potentialite. It’s a wonderful thing to be, really. It means you’re a quick study. You synthesize the various disparate things you have spent time learning about in new ways. You often approach life and the world with a beginner’s mind, seeing yourself as a life long learner, instead of someone who sees themselves as a narrowly defined expert. Things stay fresh and new to “multipods,” and you probably see things in a very different way than those around you who are specialists. What about being an expert? One of the key things that comes up for multipotentialites is that with all of the going from topic to topic, it can also be hard to see yourself as an expert. At least in today’s society, experts are often labeled as such because of their long, linear path of study. Our schools teach us to be specialists, they’re even set up to have a clear linear path from one topic to the next, which generally yields someone in the workforce who is a specialist in a single area. Multipotentialites can also be experts, although the definition of your expertise might require that you look at what it means to be an expert in a slightly different way. If you look back at the many things you’ve dabbled in, whether that be in your career, or in your hobbies and interests, you’ll likely start to see a pattern emerge. It might be that you are good with organizing people, or inventing things, or that you are an excellent project manager because you have the ability to be a quick study. For multipotentialites, our expertise lies in the abilities we’ve developed to be interested in many things. While the interests might not seem to have a common thread, if you dig a bit deeper, I’m betting you will recognize it in your own work and interests. Name your “human job description” In addition to knowing your multipotentialite super powers, it’s also really important to be able to name your own human job description.  Create the “obvious” description for yourself: I’m a _ who _. What's your day job,or your current title? Example: I'm a project manager who leads projects in digital marketing. Dig a little deeper. What does your multipotentialite skill set and super powers from the worksheet above say about you? Who is the true you? When I dig deeper, I’m a _ who helps others to ______. Example: I'm a joyful human connector who helps people see the parts of themselves they may have forgotten along the way.  Resources Past episodes with Emilie Wapnick Violeta Nedkova on Jump Start Your Joy

As someone who has always been drawn to a myriad of interests and passions, you probably already know that I self-identify as a “multi-passionate” or “multi-potentialite” - which simply means that I’m the kind of person who is drawn to a myriad of interests and have a hard time narrowing down my interests and my career into just one thing. It’s a topic that comes up often on the show, and this week on the show I’m sharing all about the power of owning your expertise as a multi-potentialite. The term multi-potentialite (or multipassionate, or scanner, or renaissance soul), is one that describes anyone who has more than one interest and has a hard time choosing to do “just one thing” with their life or career. Many creative entrepreneurs can relate to this trait - if you’re curious about many things, if you enjoy dabbling in many disparate topics, and if you find yourself picking up a lot of new hobbies / interests and moving along from them after a short amount of time, you are likely a multi-potentialite. It’s a wonderful thing to be, really. It means you’re a quick study. You synthesize the various disparate things you have spent time learning about in new ways. You often approach life and the world with a beginner’s mind, seeing yourself as a life long learner, instead of someone who sees themselves as a narrowly defined expert. Things stay fresh and new to “multipods,” and you probably see things in a very different way than those around you who are specialists. What about being an expert? One of the key things that comes up for multipotentialites is that with all of the going from topic to topic, it can also be hard to see yourself as an expert. At least in today’s society, experts are often labeled as such because of their long, linear path of study. Our schools teach us to be specialists, they’re even set up to have a clear linear path from one topic to the next, which generally yields someone in the workforce who is a specialist in a single area. Multipotentialites can also be experts, although the definition of your expertise might require that you look at what it means to be an expert in a slightly different way. If you look back at the many things you’ve dabbled in, whether that be in your career, or in your hobbies and interests, you’ll likely start to see a pattern emerge. It might be that you are good with organizing people, or inventing things, or that you are an excellent project manager because you have the ability to be a quick study. For multipotentialites, our expertise lies in the abilities we’ve developed to be interested in many things. While the interests might not seem to have a common thread, if you dig a bit deeper, I’m betting you will recognize it in your own work and interests. Name your “human job description” In addition to knowing your multipotentialite super powers, it’s also really important to be able to name your own human job description. <ol> <li>Create the “obvious” description for yourself: I’m a _ who _. What's your day job,or your current title? Example: I'm a project manager who leads projects in digital marketing.</li> <li>Dig a little deeper. What does your multipotentialite skill set and super powers from the worksheet above say about you? Who is the true you? When I dig deeper, I’m a _ who helps others to ______. Example: I'm a joyful human connector who helps people see the parts of themselves they may have forgotten along the way.</li> </ol> Resources <a href="http://jumpstartyourjoy.com/?s=emilie+wapnick" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Past episodes with Emilie Wapnick</a> <a href="http://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2018/07/violeta-nedkova-creative-rebel/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Violeta Nedkova on Jump Start Your Joy</a>

Ep148: The Power of Owning Your Expertise as a Multi-Potentialite with host Paula Jenkins

Learn the 7 things to consider when you're looking to follow your joy, passion, or bliss in creating a business or coaching practice. You CAN build a business that feels easy, you just need to take some key things into consideration. In this episode, I talk about:  How to embrace letting things be easy Why you tend to add complexity to something The change in vibe and acceptance when you keep things simple and focused on what comes naturally to you How you can create a business or an offering, or a podcast, by focusing on the things that seem easy to you What’s easy for you is not necessarily easy for anyone else (and how that leads you to discount the power of what comes easily) Your zone of genius as explained by Gay Hendricks Don’t shy away from doing whatever feels easy for you The possible role of self doubt and the inner critic when you complicate things How to jumpstart your joy: petting puppies, listening more than you talk, and “eat the ice cream”  Resources Join me at "She Podcasts Live" in Atlanta, October 11-13 How to Be Everything: A Guide For Those Who (Still) Don't Know What They Want To Be When They Grow Up by Emilie Wapnick on Amazon The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to The Next Level by Gay Hendricks on Amazon

Learn the 7 things to consider when you're looking to follow your joy, passion, or bliss in creating a business or coaching practice. You CAN build a business that feels easy, you just need to take some key things into consideration. In this episode, I talk about: <ul> <li>How to embrace letting things be easy</li> <li>Why you tend to add complexity to something</li> <li>The change in vibe and acceptance when you keep things simple and focused on what comes naturally to you</li> <li>How you can create a business or an offering, or a podcast, by focusing on the things that seem easy to you</li> <li>What’s easy for you is not necessarily easy for anyone else (and how that leads you to discount the power of what comes easily)</li> <li>Your zone of genius as explained by Gay Hendricks</li> <li>Don’t shy away from doing whatever feels easy for you</li> <li>The possible role of self doubt and the inner critic when you complicate things</li> <li>How to jumpstart your joy: petting puppies, listening more than you talk, and “eat the ice cream”</li> </ul> Resources <a href="https://shepodcastsliveatlanta.eventbrite.com/?aff=shepodcastsfriend&amp;afu=106069590855" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Join me at "She Podcasts Live" in Atlanta, October 11-13</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2K1sPZN" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">How to Be Everything: A Guide For Those Who (Still) Don't Know What They Want To Be When They Grow Up</a> by Emilie Wapnick on Amazon <a href="https://amzn.to/2Y72kqT" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to The Next Level by Gay Hendricks</a> on Amazon

The Wisdom of Letting It Be Easy

Suzan Colon

Suzan Colon is a yoga expert and speaker, and the author of the book, Yoga Mind: Journey Beyond the Physical, 30 Days to Enhance your Practice and Revolutionize Your Life From the Inside Out. I’m thrilled to have her on the show this week to talk about her work and her book. Suzan Colon is a former senior editor for Oprah magazine, Details, Jane, and Harper’s Bazaar, and I have found so much inspiration in what she shares with us this week. In 2002, shortly after becoming a yoga instructor, Suzan’s friend Francesco had a diving accident that rendered him unable to use his legs or arms. Suzan felt a strong sense that she could help him, and that he could use the properties of yoga to help him heal from the mental, emotional, and physical trauma he’d endured. In her book Yoga Mind: Journey Beyond the Physical, 30 Days to Enhance your Practice and Revolutionize Your Life From the Inside Out, she chronicles the first 12 months after Fran’s accident, and, artfully weaves in the lessons of practicing a Yoga Mind for the reader. In this episode, Suzan Colon and I talk about:  Her earliest sparks of joy as a child: getting new books and reading them, spending time with her grandparents, and experiencing the art of contentment Working as a senior editor for Oprah, Details, Jane, and Harper’s Bazaar How working at O Magazine influenced her to follow the spiritual side of teaching yoga Training as a yoga instructor, and her desire to teach about the spiritual path of yoga Fran’s accident, their friendship, and how Suzan wanted to work with Fran Asana as the physical practice of the spiritual Maitri and kindness as part of life, and the way we interact with ourselves and others around us The role of intuition in following your heart and purpose The “Art of Contentment” – and how being content is a noble and joy-adjacent experience Finding “Pockets of Santosha” – those moments when you feel a giddy, universal connection with someone or something and act on it in some way Moments of joy, and how they make it easier to deal with the rest of life How Suzan approaches resistance: Fear and enthusiasm are twins holding hands. She suggests that even when you are afraid, you “do it scared” How to Jump Start Your Joy: by being kind, generating peace as part of our job on the planet, and taking the risk to do something you’ve always wanted to do  Resources Suzan Colon’s Website Suzan Colon’s book: Yoga Mind: Journey Beyond the Physical, 30 Days to Enhance Your Practice and Revolutionize Your Life From the Inside Out How We Choose to be Happy: The 9 Choices of Extremely Happy People - Their Secrets, Their Stories by Tarcher Parigee (on Amazon) Rick Springfield's interview with Lori Majewski on SiriusXM Episode with Fred LeBlanc on Jump Start Your Joy Episode with Julia Samuel on Jump Start Your Joy Practicing the Vibration of Joy episode

Suzan Colon is a yoga expert and speaker, and the author of the book, Yoga Mind: Journey Beyond the Physical, 30 Days to Enhance your Practice and Revolutionize Your Life From the Inside Out. I’m thrilled to have her on the show this week to talk about her work and her book. Suzan Colon is a former senior editor for Oprah magazine, Details, Jane, and Harper’s Bazaar, and I have found so much inspiration in what she shares with us this week. In 2002, shortly after becoming a yoga instructor, Suzan’s friend Francesco had a diving accident that rendered him unable to use his legs or arms. Suzan felt a strong sense that she could help him, and that he could use the properties of yoga to help him heal from the mental, emotional, and physical trauma he’d endured. In her book Yoga Mind: Journey Beyond the Physical, 30 Days to Enhance your Practice and Revolutionize Your Life From the Inside Out, she chronicles the first 12 months after Fran’s accident, and, artfully weaves in the lessons of practicing a Yoga Mind for the reader. In this episode, Suzan Colon and I talk about: <ul> <li>Her earliest sparks of joy as a child: getting new books and reading them, spending time with her grandparents, and experiencing the art of contentment</li> <li>Working as a senior editor for Oprah, Details, Jane, and Harper’s Bazaar</li> <li>How working at O Magazine influenced her to follow the spiritual side of teaching yoga</li> <li>Training as a yoga instructor, and her desire to teach about the spiritual path of yoga</li> <li>Fran’s accident, their friendship, and how Suzan wanted to work with Fran</li> <li>Asana as the physical practice of the spiritual</li> <li>Maitri and kindness as part of life, and the way we interact with ourselves and others around us</li> <li>The role of intuition in following your heart and purpose</li> <li>The “Art of Contentment” – and how being content is a noble and joy-adjacent experience</li> <li>Finding “Pockets of Santosha” – those moments when you feel a giddy, universal connection with someone or something and act on it in some way</li> <li>Moments of joy, and how they make it easier to deal with the rest of life</li> <li>How Suzan approaches resistance: Fear and enthusiasm are twins holding hands. She suggests that even when you are afraid, you “do it scared”</li> <li>How to Jump Start Your Joy: by being kind, generating peace as part of our job on the planet, and taking the risk to do something you’ve always wanted to do</li> </ul> Resources <a href="http://suzancolon.net/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Suzan Colon’s Website</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2EyeZJC" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Suzan Colon’s book: Yoga Mind: Journey Beyond the Physical, 30 Days to Enhance Your Practice and Revolutionize Your Life From the Inside Out</a> <a href="http://Build%20link%20https//amzn.to/2Jg2Ufc" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">How We Choose to be Happy: The 9 Choices of Extremely Happy People - Their Secrets, Their Stories by Tarcher Parigee</a> (on Amazon) <a href="http://www.siriusxm.ca/rick-springfield-lori-majewski/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Rick Springfield's interview with Lori Majewski on SiriusXM</a> <a href="http://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2018/03/fredleblanc/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Episode with Fred LeBlanc on Jump Start Your Joy</a> <a href="http://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2018/03/julia-samuel/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Episode with Julia Samuel on Jump Start Your Joy</a> <a href="http://jumpstartyourjoy.com/2018/04/ep130-what-you-can-learn-from-ants-about-actively-practicing-joy-everyday-with-host-paula-jenkins/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Practicing the Vibration of Joy episode</a>

Ep133: Suzan Colon on Developing a Yoga Mind: Journey Beyond the Physical, 30 Days to Enhance Your Practice and Revolutionize Your Life From the Inside Out

Jo Casey

Jo Casey joins host Paula Jenkins to talk about mindfulness. Jo also shares about her journey starting a coaching business, and how new coaches navigate the territory of becoming an entrepreneur. Full notes: bit.ly/joyep68

Jo Casey joins host Paula Jenkins to talk about mindfulness. Jo also shares about her journey starting a coaching business, and how new coaches navigate the territory of becoming an entrepreneur. Full notes: <a href="http://bit.ly/joyep68" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/joyep68</a>

Ep68: Creating Mindfulness and More Joy in Your Life with Jo Casey

There are so many ways that choice (and your mindset on choice) impacts the level of joy in your life. This week on the podcast, I’m exploring the topic of choice with these five great angles:  You are always in choice Are choosing love, or choosing fear when you make a decision? Build in the mindfulness of “awareness, choice, action” Choose graciousness and spaciousness and allow others the room to do the same Choose to surround yourself with things that inspire you and uplift you  Resources Oprah’s interview with Maya Angelou from December, 2000 Michelle Obama on “When they go low, we go high” Women, Food, and God: An Unexpected Path to Almost Everything by Geneen Roth on Amazon The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo on Amazon Wayne Dyer on Choosing Love or Fear

There are so many ways that choice (and your mindset on choice) impacts the level of joy in your life. This week on the podcast, I’m exploring the topic of choice with these five great angles: <ol> <li>You are always in choice</li> <li>Are choosing love, or choosing fear when you make a decision?</li> <li>Build in the mindfulness of “awareness, choice, action”</li> <li>Choose graciousness and spaciousness and allow others the room to do the same</li> <li>Choose to surround yourself with things that inspire you and uplift you</li> </ol> Resources <a href="http://www.oprah.com/omagazine/oprah-interviews-maya-angelou/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Oprah’s interview with Maya Angelou from December, 2000</a> <a href="https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/410917-michelle-obama-defends-when-they-go-low-we-go-high-motto-fear" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Michelle Obama on “When they go low, we go high”</a> <a href="https://amzn.to/2UOQtwy" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Women, Food, and God: An Unexpected Path to Almost Everything</a> by Geneen Roth on Amazon <a href="https://amzn.to/2SEUbLT" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up</a> by Marie Kondo on Amazon <a href="http://www.awaken.com/2017/02/dr-wayne-dyer-choosing-love-over-fear/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Wayne Dyer on Choosing Love or Fear</a>

Five Ways Your Choices Have an Impact on the Level of Joy in Your Life with host Paula Jenkins (Episode 173)

Learn all about the basics of making taking care of yourself a priority, and why you might be having a hard time making that happen in your life. A great lookback lesson full of joyful ideas on self care. I think it boils down to two things that influence decisions and when and how we eventually decide to take better care of ourselves. 1. “If you don’t prioritize your life, someone else will. But if you are determined to prioritize your own life, you can.” – Greg McKeown If you don’t set up and defend your own self care, something or someone else will. Some people call this setting boundaries (which is a topic for another post). If you don’t literally mark off time on your schedule, and take the mindful steps to practice self care, it will not happen on it’s own. You have to carve out the time to take care of yourself, or other things will always get in the way. 2. “I’ve never seen any life transformation that didn’t begin with the person in question finally getting tired of their own bullshit.” – Liz Gilbert And this really is part two of Greg McKoewn’s quote as well – There’s a breaking point in there somewhere around feeling frazzled and not addressing self care, and it’s often that breaking point that means you dig in and become determined to make a change. Sadly, it often only happens when we get to a breaking point, either burnt out from pushing too hard for too long, or, to the point where we are frustrated and can’t deal with ourselves anymore. Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown (on Amazon) Andrea Owen: Your KickAss Life episode 181 with Heather Chauvin Liz Gilbert on Transformation

Learn all about the basics of making taking care of yourself a priority, and why you might be having a hard time making that happen in your life. A great lookback lesson full of joyful ideas on self care. I think it boils down to two things that influence decisions and when and how we eventually decide to take better care of ourselves. 1. “If you don’t prioritize your life, someone else will. But if you are determined to prioritize your own life, you can.” – Greg McKeown If you don’t set up and defend your own self care, something or someone else will. Some people call this setting boundaries (which is a topic for another post). If you don’t literally mark off time on your schedule, and take the mindful steps to practice self care, it will not happen on it’s own. You have to carve out the time to take care of yourself, or other things will always get in the way. 2. “I’ve never seen any life transformation that didn’t begin with the person in question finally getting tired of their own bullshit.” – Liz Gilbert And this really is part two of Greg McKoewn’s quote as well – There’s a breaking point in there somewhere around feeling frazzled and not addressing self care, and it’s often that breaking point that means you dig in and become determined to make a change. Sadly, it often only happens when we get to a breaking point, either burnt out from pushing too hard for too long, or, to the point where we are frustrated and can’t deal with ourselves anymore. <a href="http://amzn.to/2BvVvpm" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown</a> (on Amazon) <a href="http://yourkickasslife.com/podcast/181/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Andrea Owen: Your KickAss Life episode 181 with Heather Chauvin</a> <a href="https://www.elizabethgilbert.com/dear-ones-yesterday-i-wrote-on-twitter-ive-never-seen-any-life-transformati/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Liz Gilbert on Transformation</a>

Why you need to prioritize self care and what’s holding you back with host Paula Jenkins (Episode 182)

Rosie Williams

Rosie Williams joins host Paula Jenkins to talk about her newly published book Repurposed Faith: Breathing New Life into Your Quiet Time. 

Rosie Williams joins host Paula Jenkins to talk about her newly published book Repurposed Faith: Breathing New Life into Your Quiet Time.

Ep65: Repurposed Faith: Breathing New Life into Your Quiet Time with Rosie Williams

Zoha Abbas

This week, I’m so excited to be speaking with Zoha Abbas of the site, Multidoer. Zoha is a multipassionate creative, who works with  creative people with lots of different passions and interests to move from idea into action. We talk about how to bring your creative purpose and dreams to life. In this episode, Zoha and I talk about: - the definition of a multidoer: a multipassionate person who is action oriented - Zoha's journey from working in creative agencies to being a coach for creatives - how you can break through the noise and become a multidoer - the difference between a multipassionate and a multidoer (action!) - our love for the Passion Planner - Zoha's thoughts on how to jumpstart your joy: smile, honor other's time, and choosing who you spend time and energy with Learn more at www.jumpstartyourjoy.com/episode92

This week, I’m so excited to be speaking with Zoha Abbas of the site, Multidoer. Zoha is a multipassionate creative, who works with  creative people with lots of different passions and interests to move from idea into action. We talk about how to bring your creative purpose and dreams to life. In this episode, Zoha and I talk about: - the definition of a multidoer: a multipassionate person who is action oriented - Zoha's journey from working in creative agencies to being a coach for creatives - how you can break through the noise and become a multidoer - the difference between a multipassionate and a multidoer (action!) - our love for the Passion Planner - Zoha's thoughts on how to jumpstart your joy: smile, honor other's time, and choosing who you spend time and energy with Learn more at <a href="http://www.jumpstartyourjoy.com/episode92" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jumpstartyourjoy.com/episode92</a>

Ep92: How To Bring Your Creative Purpose and Dreams to Life with guest Zoha Abbas

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