The Bold Life

Download Your Daily Productivity Checklist

1 Listener

129: How to Use Your Inner Perfectionist to Your Advantage

The Bold Life

10/12/22 • 13 min

I’m a recovering perfectionist! But what does it really mean?

Is it a catch phrase to introduce yourself? Or is it a combination of habits, beliefs, and patterns that shape how we think, act, and see ourselves in the world?

We’re a community of people with big goals and high standards on this show. But what you might not realize is how your inner perfectionist is standing between you and reaching those goals.

In this episode, you’ll learn how your inner perfectionist developed. You’ll also hear about 4 signs that you might be a perfectionist. These signs might surprise you! And most importantly, you’ll learn strategies on how to use your inner perfectionist to your advantage and level up your productivity.

Show Highlights

[02:31] - A lot of our fears, doubts, and worries are rooted in perfectionism.

[04:40] - Listen to why I had to staple my pants!

[05:14] - Your inner perfectionist developed because your brain doesn’t like making mistakes.

[05:50] - Your inner perfectionist tries to convince you to work more.

[06:46] - Here are 4 signs that you might be a perfectionist. Sign #1 - You procrastinate.

[07:33] - Sign #2 - You hold yourself back on your biggest goals.

[08:29] - Sign #3 - You take on more than you can do.

[09:29] - Sign #4 - You lay awake at night focusing on the things you didn’t get done.

[10:37] - Make it a habit to focus on your wins.

[11:15] - Create a mantra that challenges your inner critic.

Subscribe Today!

Links | Resources

Download Your Daily Productivity Checklist
The Insider’s Guide to Stop Procrastinating

1 Listener

70: Building a Company People Actually Want To Work For with Lora Ladd

The Bold Life

08/25/21 • 35 min

Today business owner Lora Ladd shares how she started her home cleaning business with just $50, when she was only 21 years old, and during the 2008 recession. Lora talks about how she found the mental strength to pivot during the pandemic and how she developed the emotional intelligence to lead her team. Through working with thousands of clients and hundreds of employees, she has come to appreciate the impactfulness of having self-care as a core value in her business.

Lora admits she fell into entrepreneurship. After losing her position as a graphic designer, she had to move back in with her parents. She landed a job as a house cleaner and soon realized she was not only good at keeping house, but she loved housekeeping for other homeowners. Feeling that she had nothing to lose, she took her experience and started her business, building a team and a company her employees love to work for.

Find out how Lora learned how to not “should” on herself, how she built her business, and how she rebuilt her team after half her team left and this forced her to get clear on team values and the company she wanted to run.

Show Highlights

[02:32] How Lora decided to start her cleaning business at the age of 21.

[08:18] Learning to not “should” on herself when it comes to personal and business life.

[14:38] How she learned to build a company culture and thriving workplace.

[15:37] Creating workplace boundaries after she lost half her team.

[16:46] Lora’s recommendations on how to put systems in place for your business.

[22:48] How to handle conflict within your company.

[27:27] What Lora has done to pivot her business during the pandemic.

Subscribe Today!

Links | Resources

Learn how to be more productive with your Daily Productivity Checklist

Visit Lora Ladd online at The Tidy People

127: How to Protect Your Priorities With a To-Do List Detox

The Bold Life

09/28/22 • 8 min

It’s time for some real talk about your to-do list.

I love lists! They’re a great tool to keep us organized. They give us structure and remind us of all the things we need to do to reach our goals.

But they grow and grow until they’re out of control. When you have a mile-long to-do list, you feel chained to it, stressed, overwhelmed, and exhausted. So even though a to-do list is a great tool, if we don’t use it correctly, we set ourselves up for failure.

So this episode is all about how to break free from this never ending cycle of to-do lists. You’ll learn the ins and outs of using them in a way that helps instead of hurts you. And it’s simple! It all starts with a To-Do List Detox.

Show Highlights

[02:02] - Writing down everything you need to do is a great strategy but lists get long.

[02:37] - To-do lists are filled with a lot of different things.

[03:39] - To-do lists have no limit, but your time and energy do.

[04:35] - The inner perfectionist tells us we should feel uncomfortable if we’re not busy.

[05:03] - Setting impossible standards sets us up for failure.

[06:10] - When we can’t do it all, we beat ourselves up and lose motivation.

[06:45] - Do a to-do list detox!

Subscribe Today!

Links | Resources

Download Your Daily Productivity Checklist
The Insider’s Guide to Stop Procrastinating

128: One Confidence Boosting Strategy to Rebound from Setbacks

The Bold Life

10/05/22 • 11 min

Ever ask yourself, “How do I keep going even when things are going wrong?” I’ve been there, too. We take a step forward and then something sets us back.

You could just be having one of those weeks. You could just be feeling unlucky. Or you could be reacting to this setback in your productivity journey with a fixed mindset.

Our brains love momentum and hate setbacks. But we experience both. What we focus on when we have a setback makes the biggest difference. In this episode, you’ll learn the key differences between a fixed and growth mindset. You’ll learn that starting over doesn’t really mean starting from scratch. And the best part is learning a game changing strategy that helps you get focused on your successes and not your failures.

Show Highlights

[02:49] - Listen to this story that shows how momentum works.

[03:36] - Momentum for your brain works the same way.

[04:01] - Starting something new is hard for our brains.

[05:38] - A setback feels like we’ve lost momentum because we focus on failure.

[06:54] - After a setback, your good habits are still there. You just have to get back on track.

[08:05] - What is the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset?

[08:41] - Start a Done List to focus on your successes

[09:42] - By starting with your successes, you will start your week with momentum.

Subscribe Today!

Links | Resources

Download Your Daily Productivity Checklist
The Insider’s Guide to Stop Procrastinating

131: Top 3 Reasons High Achievers Burn Out

The Bold Life

10/26/22 • 12 min

It’s no secret that you’re busy. I know you’re juggling a million things at once. And you’ve got big career and life goals. You’re an ambitious high achiever working so hard to create the life you want for yourself. I see you!

With a career, your dreams, your family, and everything in between... it's getting really hard to stay on top of it all. Maybe you are feeling burnt out, or wondering what happened to your energy at the end of the day!?

But what makes high achievers burn out? Listen to this episode to learn the 3 reasons high achievers burn out, and the best strategy to avoid it.

Show Highlights

[02:30] - Scheduling is a superpower.

[02:59] - I share one recent scheduling dilemma.

[04:02] - I cut personal time out of my schedule to fit in a presentation.

[05:29] - We tend to replace the things that we love with more tasks that stress us out.

[06:00] - Reason #1: We have trouble saying no.

[06:58] - Reason #2: We put ourselves last on our priority list.

[08:33] - Reason #3: We struggle asking for help.

[09:40] - Carve out time everyday to do something just for you.

[10:34] - Start small and the more you practice, the less guilty you’ll feel.

Subscribe Today!

Links | Resources

Download Your Daily Productivity Checklist
The Insider’s Guide to Stop Procrastinating

32: Peaceful Parenting with Irene McKenna

The Bold Life

12/02/20 • 29 min

In this episode, I speak with Irene McKenna, an empowerment and parenting coach for moms who want to ditch the overwhelm, step off the cycle of reactivity, and feel confident that they can parent successfully.

Irene shares her own journey which started almost ten years ago with her two sons born 15 months apart. “In the beginning, it was a crazy town around here, and to say that I lost myself was a bit of an understatement.” Irene shares how she discovered health and parenting coaching, and how this led to a shift in her parenting, and a reduction in overwhelm.

Irene talks about what empowered motherhood looks like, and the four pillars that set us up for successful parenting.

Show Highlights

[02:04] Why Irene became interested in working with moms and parents.

[03:33] Areas where moms struggle the most.

[06:39] Four pillars for successful parenting.

[09:14] Why it’s important to give yourself grace.

[11:30] Often our reactions to our children reflect our own childhood experiences.

[14:40] Irene’s advice on how to stop when we feel like we are out of control.

[18:04] How to calm our stress response by engaging with our body.

[22:58] Giving kids ownership translates into cooperation.

[25:11] How to teach values in boundaries.

Subscribe Today!

Links | Resources

IG: @DrNicoleByers

Facebook: Dr. Nicole Byers

Website: Drnicolebyers.com

Drnicolebyers.com/quiz

Visit Irene on the web

Check out her Facebook Group Thrive and Motherhood

132: Boost Your Focus with a Digital Declutter

The Bold Life

11/02/22 • 13 min

We can all do with a bit of declutter before the busiest time of year. Clutter around the house drives me bonkers. With clutter, it is hard to concentrate and get anything done.

Digital clutter works the same way, but it’s harder to address the problem because we don’t immediately see it around us. When was the last time you decluttered your phone, your email, or your computer?

Like physical clutter, digital clutter gets worse over time. It builds up. So in this episode, we’ll talk about how digital clutter adds stress and overwhelm without you even noticing. And I’ll share a step by step plan to declutter like a pro.

Show Highlights

[03:26] - I have a lot of digital files to keep track of and they sometimes get cluttered.

[04:56] - Plan time to clean out emails and files. Clutter likes to pile up.

[05:28] - Decluttering reduces stress and boosts productivity.

[06:09] - Your brain needs to prioritize what to pay attention to.

[06:56] - There are digital tools to help you manage your time and digital clutter.

[08:02] - If you have messy files on your computer, your brain sees it as similar clutter to a messy room.

[08:40] - A digital declutter may not seem like a priority, but it sets you up for success.

[09:24] - Self care refreshes your energy and motivation.

[10:12] - Decluttering is self-care!

[11:01] - Tackle the clutter that is stressing you out with a plan.

[11:40] - Reward yourself!

Subscribe Today!

Links | Resources

Download Your Daily Productivity Checklist
The Insider’s Guide to Stop Procrastinating

15: The Risks of Being a Perfectionist

The Bold Life

07/29/20 • 19 min

In this episode, I'll explain the reasons why being a perfectionist can burn you out, and the one question you need to ask yourself to determine if your inner perfectionist is creeping up on you.

You may have figured out that I'm a bit of a perfectionist myself. At a minimum, I'm a bit overprepared. Listen in to hear the story of all my lists for my wedding, and how I still almost forgot the rings!

Despite our best preparation, some things just don't go as we planned. Life throws us curve balls all the time, and this can be really hard to deal with if you’re a perfectionist. We feel that we need to control everything, and when we realize we can't, everything seems to unravel in front of us.

Being a perfectionist doesn't always work out, there are going to be things in our lives that we simply can't control. Wanting to be perfect all the time can work against us in many situations. As a perfectionist, our brains love to control and want to know exactly what's going to happen. When things don't go as we planned, we achieve an extra-high level of stress in our lives and incredibly draining.

Learn why perfectionism leads to procrastination, extra work for you, and burnout.

Show Highlights

[01:26] How I ended up micromanaging my wedding.

[04:54] Being a perfectionist doesn’t always work out.

[05:17] What happens to the perfectionist when things are truly out of control.

[08:02] Using energy to be a perfectionist wastes our energy.

[10:03] How perfectionism leads to burnout.

[14:45] Common negative self-judgements we have of ourselves because of perfectionism.

[16:30] Your quirks and flaws are a part of who you are!

Subscribe Today!

Links | Resources

IG: @DrNicoleByers

Facebook: Dr. Nicole Byers

Website: Drnicolebyers.com