The Bold Life
Dr. Nicole Byers
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The podcast for overachievers and recovering perfectionists who feel stretched thin and overwhelmed trying to do it all. Hosted by neuroscience nerd and clinical psychologist Dr. Nicole Byers, the goal of The Bold Life Podcast is to share practical, neuroscience based strategies to help you save time in your day, build your confidence, and reach your goals.
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11/03/21 • 9 min
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When’s the last time you were working on a project and got distracted by your thoughts? Even though you’re trying to stay focused, your brain keeps pulling your focus away from your work. In this episode I’ll share one strategy to train your brain to remove distracting thoughts and stay focused.
When you’re feeling a bit insecure and your confidence is wavering, negative thoughts of failure can easily creep inside your mind. Our brains like to remind us of mistakes from the past and how the future can go awry, especially if what we are working on challenges our confidence.
Listen in to discover how you can utilize the “mental bookshelf strategy” to put aside negative thoughts that distract you and how you can use my checklist (link below) for more strategies to set your workday up for success!
Show Highlights
[01:25] Being in creative mode gives me a stream of new ideas!
[03:38] Why journaling in the moment can throw off your game.
[03:55] How you can use the mental bookshelf strategy.
[08:10] Picking up your thoughts off the shelf or leaving them to process later.
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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.
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The Insider’s Guide to Stop Procrastinating
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10/20/21 • 37 min
Today I’m joined by Joree Rose, a marriage and family therapist to talk about how mindfulness can help you solve almost any issue and how you can use mindfulness strategies and practices in your own life. She also chats with me about creating a life of meaning and joy.
Growing up in a traumatic childhood, Joree carried around anxiety and fear for many years, which made her dependent on others and prevented her from growing. “For so many years, fear and anxiety drove my decisions.”
When she realized she was living in fear, she quickly decided to change her mindset to live in alignment with the mindset values she was teaching at the time. Joree recognized that she had to stop believing every thought that crossed her mind, and she would need to shift her belief that the future is scary.
Listen in to discover how she decided to surrender to gain awareness of her life, the toolset she used to change her life, and how to live your life more mindfully.
Show Highlights
[02:30] How she decided to become a marriage and family therapist.
[07:11] Deciding to quit moving forward with her clinical hours to have children.
[14:00] Getting out of expectations and “shoulds” and tuning into your true essence.
[20:24] How Joree defines mindfulness and the practice of mindfulness.
[30:04] Conquering the “what if” demons - what to do to avoid this mindset so you can flourish.
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10/06/21 • 12 min
Did you know that failure is terrifying for our brains? That’s why fear can quickly take us out of the game before we have a chance of winning. Find out why your procrastination might be a sign of a deeper emotional conflict and how to get to the root of your procrastination problem.
Why is it that we talk ourselves out of doing the actions needed to reach our goals?
When I decided to create my new course, I gave myself a billion excuses for why I couldn’t complete the content. At first, I was afraid that I wasn’t putting my time into a useful product. However, after some reflection, I found that my real fear came from worrying that no one would purchase the course.
Listen in to find out how I worked through the process of finding my deep-rooted fear and the one question you can ask yourself to break free from self-doubt and procrastination.
Show Highlights
[01:22] A client example of procrastination.
[04:55] The excuses I gave myself for not creating my course.
[07:28] One question you want to ask yourself is to break free from your internal fear factor.
[09:35] The fear of not being “good enough.”
[11:00] Recognize your fears and take steps towards removing your fears and working toward your goals.
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Your Daily Productivity checklist www.drnicolebyers.com/checklist
09/29/21 • 29 min
Today Tanya Eklund, superstar realtor and head of the Tanya Eklund group in Calgary joins me to talk about how to delegate to your team.
At 21, Tanya shares how she was burnt out at college, dropped out of school, and found real estate. Tanya started building her business and realized quickly the late nights doing everything herself weren’t something she wanted. At this point she decided to build her team.
Listen in to find out why Tanya thinks it’s so important to understand all the moving parts of your business before you start delegating, how to get comfortable giving up control over tasks in your business, and how to figure out which support people to add to your team next.
Show Highlights
[02:17] How Tanya became interested in real estate.
[04:07] Starting her journey of entrepreneurship and building a team.
[05:10] The team-building process in real estate.
[10:00] The moment Tanya realized she needed to hire someone.
[13:35] How to figure out which tasks to delegate to others.
[16:42] The importance of learning time management.
[21:37] Why you need to live for yourself.
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74: Are You Busy or Productive?
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09/22/21 • 11 min
Are you spending time on tasks that aren’t taking you closer toward your goals? Find out if everything on your to-do list is productive work or if you’re adding items to your list that only keep you busy, leaving you stressed out and overwhelmed.
In a culture where being busy is the new norm, the chances are if you’re frustrated at work, many of your days are probably busy days, not productive days. We get into the habit of being busy because we tell ourselves that being busy is being productive, which isn’t true.
Find out how you can go through the process of a productivity audit, why you need to throw away the guilt that comes with being busy, and how to know if the work you’re doing daily is busy work.
Show Highlights
[01:34] My first experience with a time audit
[02:23] Focusing on one task gives you the best productivity outcome.
[03:55] Unproductive work can be tiring and zap our motivation.
[04:51] How to know if the work you’re doing is busy work.
[07:40] Why busy work is more fun and why it’s easy to fall into the busy work trap.
[09:59] Reviewing your data to see where you’re wasting time.
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Learn how to be more productive with your Daily Productivity Checklist
72: 3 Mental Habits You Need To Stop
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09/08/21 • 11 min
When your head hits the pillow, do you drift off to dreamland? If you can’t go to sleep without your brain running a mile a minute you might have some mental habits getting in your way. Learn how to shift your brain’s focus away from the thoughts that are keeping you stuck!
When it comes to your brain, where you focus your attention matters. Your brain has mental habits, including a habit of where your brain focuses. And part of your brain’s focus is your daily thoughts (like whether you focus on the obstacles or your goal). Your brain is constantly telling you stories about what is going on around you in your environment, which impacts where your focus lands.
Find out how you can rewire your brain for success, why your focus matters, the three everyday mental habits that fill your thoughts, and how you can shift your thinking to a more positive mindset.
Show Highlights
[01:48] The whitewater rafter story about how people steered right towards the rapids.
[02:57] Don’t look at the obstacle ahead because your brain will steer right towards it!
[04:18] How your brain can get into bad mental habits when it comes to your thoughts.
[04:52] Talking smack about yourself.
[06:49] Worrying about what everyone else thinks.
[08:00] Your inner perfectionist telling you you’re not good enough.
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09/15/21 • 31 min
We’re here with business coach Murielle Marie to talk about how to get out of the habit of relentless productivity and how to set goals for ourselves. Murielle is a mentor to the unconventional and is a passionate multi-creative with over two decades of entrepreneurial experience.
Growing up, she saw her father working all day and night and thought that was what she needed to do - constantly stay busy! However, after both her parents passed away - within five weeks of each other - she stepped back to do some soul searching and realized that she never figured out what she wanted to do for herself.
Studying philosophy at university, Murielle became interested in the mind and psychology, specifically, why humans choose to do what they do. Now in her coaching business she strives to help others find out their why, make decisions, and take action on their decisions.
Find out how you can avoid inheriting dreams from others, how you can look for and find what you really want in life, and why you need to get uncomfortable to change your behavior.
Show Highlights
[02:28] How Murielle became a business coach and her entrepreneurial background.
[04:12] In her past, she did things that she thought she should be doing.
[06:07] When Murielle found out that she wasn’t doing things for herself and decided to change the direction of her life.
[10:00] How to look for what you really want out of life.
[15:30] Figuring out what you do and don’t want when you transition.
[21:59] Why the problem isn’t us when we don’t finish a big to-do list.
[25:27] Creating realistic to-do lists for your day.
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Visit Murielle Marie on the web
71: Zero Motivation? 5 Ways To Get Out Of A Slump
The Bold Life
09/01/21 • 10 min
Doesn’t it feel amazing when you jump out of bed ready to have a productive day? But how about those days you feel totally unmotivated to work or even put on pants? Listen in to learn five strategies you can use to get yourself into gear, boost your motivation, and be ready to take on your day!
Even on my good days there are tasks that I don’t want to do. The days I find myself doing everything else but work because it’s hard to stay on track. On those zero motivation days you can get out of the slump by putting daily routines in place that give you more effective work time.
Find out how you can start small and build your momentum for your workday, why you should give yourself rewards, and how you can create a new mental loop of productivity.
Show Highlights
[01:56] Having one of “those days” and how it affects my performance.
[03:30] Start with something small when you don’t want to work.
[05:17] The importance of setting a time limit for tasks.
[06:50] Try a change of scenery to boost motivation during your day.
[08:42] Get started and work for five minutes to get you moving.
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Check out Episode 42 of The Bold Life Five Reasons Why You Feel Burnt Out
77: Finding Passion In Your Career
The Bold Life
10/13/21 • 14 min
You’ve probably heard the saying that if you find something you’re passionate about, you’ll never work a day in your life. Although this sounds like a two-step process, finding your passion isn’t always easy. On this episode you’ll learn an alternative path to finding your passion.
When I first enrolled in University I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life. By chance I took an introduction to neuropsychology course and was hooked! Listen in to hear the story of my amazing professor and how I found my love of neuroscience.
Although it often seems like people just “know” when they find their passion, by studying successful people we’ve learned it can take years to develop a passion. And it can be tempting to give up on your dreams when you face challenges, before you give your brain a chance to learn that passion!
Listen in to find out how to train your brain to find your passion, the difference between interest and passion, and why passion isn’t a magic moment in time.
Show Highlights
[01:33] How I decided on my passion for life and what I wanted to do as a career.
[05:07] Why we shouldn’t ‘just know’ our passion and career from the start.
[08:57] Your brain becomes more interested in things when you put more time into them.
[11:24] Listen to my previous episode on grit and how it can help you reach your goal.
[12:43] Progress is motivating for your brain.
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Email support@drnicolebyers.com
Your Daily Productivity checklist www.drnicolebyers.com/checklist
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