The 5-Minute Rule: A Simple Trick to Overcome Procrastination

10/11/24 • 20 min

Creating Courage with Melanie Dyann Howe

Whether it's creating content, making difficult phone calls, or facing those daunting to-dos, this method will help you get started and keep going. Melanie explains how setting just five minutes of focused time can break through your resistance to starting tough tasks and reduce the anxiety and dread that comes from putting things off. She also dives into how visualization techniques can help prepare your mindset for action. If you've ever struggled with getting things done or faced tasks you dread, this episode offers a practical, no-nonsense strategy to overcome procrastination and unlock momentum.

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Differences Between Short Form Video, Pre-Recorded Video, and Live Video

When it comes to building an effective content strategy, it's important to recognize the various options for video. Video is one of the most impactful formats you can create in modern day marketing.
But, each format has a specific purpose. In this episode I explain how I feel about short form and viral video, pre-recorded video, and live video.

Short Form - Attract
VOD - Attract, Educate and Serve
Live - Nurture, Build Relationships, and Gain Trust

I break it down and also explain why I believe so strongly that everyone marketing themselves should be including live video in their content strategy.
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Comparison is a Progress Killer: Learn How to Stop It

We’ve all heard the saying, “Comparison is the thief of joy,” often credited to Theodore Roosevelt. But what if I told you it’s not just stealing your joy—it’s also stealing your progress? In this episode, we’re diving deep into how comparison can sabotage not only your happiness but also your creative potential, your business growth, and your personal success.

We’ll cover:

The pitfalls of comparing your journey to others—whether it’s followers, revenue, or career milestones.
The myth of "fancy"—why you don’t need top-tier gear, a perfect studio, or polished production to make an impact.
Avoiding the trap of mimicking online personalities and staying true to your authentic self.
The dangers of obsessing over metrics and stats—don’t let their full team overshadow your solo hustle.

Plus, we’ll share actionable strategies to break free from the comparison trap, like setting boundaries on social media and learning to be inspired, not discouraged, by others’ success.

Stop letting comparison paralyze you. It’s time to own your unique journey and move forward, unapologetically.

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