Make Your Damn Bed

It's true. I got the plague + boy it kicked my ass - but the surprising part was NOT the ass kicking. It was the shame. I felt so much shame. Why? I did everything "right" and it didn't matter. Notice the quotes. This shit is a nightmare - there's no moral highground (unless you're deliberating being irresponsible, of course) here as long as you're trying. The shame came from the fact that I didn't want to let anyone down. I hate the idea that I could have a negative effect on anyone else's experience.All this to say - doing the right thing won't always feel good. It sometimes will be very difficult + personally challenging to do the "right thing" at the right time.But you got this. It'll feel better once you do.SEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcastLUH YOU.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Social Interactions can be draining. Here's how to prepare: Take a friend-ventory. Know what friends you need more rest before seeing, or prefer in small groups. Note when you don't vibe with a venue or a group rather than an individual. Plan for recovery time, stretch breaks, bail out strategies, and other things you can do to parse out your experience with overwhelming stimulus. Sometimes, all we need is a quick break or a snack to reset the vibe. Replace FOMO with a lil JOMO - that feeling you get when plans you weren't jazzed about, happen to get cancelled by the other person. Channel that every time you say no. Be well rested, well fed, well hydrated, and in the right mindset before social experiences for best results. RESOURCE: https://thehealthsessions.com/how-to-deal-with-sensory-overload/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sensory fatigue: When your brain feels overstimulated with sensory inputs such as noise, lights, visual stimulation, sounds, conversation, etc. We all experience sensory needs + I truly believe we’ve all experienced certain levels of sensory overstimulation in some capacity. Like with everything else in life, everyone of us beautiful humans is unique, which means our triggers are gonna be unique, so while some people are sensitive to all loud noises, some of us are more sensitive to specific tones or voices, we may besensitive to specific sounds like teeth on a fork, some are sensitive to more energetic misalignments, some are sensitive to certain smells, or sensations, like scratchy sweaters or clingy turtlenecks or too much human contact. I suggest: pacing yourself to make it through the workday, shortening your workload, automating, delegating, scheduling, pacing, or planning breaks can help build stamina. Mental breaks can come in the form of safe playlists, meditations, zone out tasks, socialization, disconnecting, walking, anything that encourages a change in focus to restore mental stamina + encourage sustainability.Go easy on yourself as you learn to process this shit. It’s gonna be harder on some days than others.RESOURCES: https://themighty.com/2018/04/sensory-overload-and-sensory-fatigue/ https://thehealthsessions.com/how-to-deal-with-sensory-overload/@Thebraincoach on instagram DONATE IF YOU CAN: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/givetolocalfundsGO AD FREE: www.patreon.com/mydbpodcastSEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcastLUH YOU.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

stop trying so damned hard + it'll happen. confidence comes from making the choices from your most internally aware self. give the external world some time to catch up. DONATE IF YOU CAN: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/givetolocalfundsGO AD FREE: www.patreon.com/mydbpodcastSEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcastLUH YOU.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"in coping with manipulation, it’s best to follow four basic principles: Know your rights and your limits; set clear, appropriate boundaries in a respectful and neutral way; recognize and avoid the other person’s efforts to escalate the conflict or muddy the issue; and always make sure to protect your own safety."RESOURCES: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/i-hear-you/201807/4-ways-deal-manipulative-peoplehttps://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/psychpedia/manipulationDONATE IF YOU CAN: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/givetolocalfundsGO AD FREE: www.patreon.com/mydbpodcastSEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcastLUH YOU.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Negging (derived from the verb neg, meaning "negative feedback") is an act of emotional manipulation whereby a person makes a deliberate backhanded compliment or otherwise flirtatious remark to another person to undermine their confidence and increase their need of the manipulator's approval.DONATE IF YOU CAN: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/givetolocalfundsGO AD FREE: www.patreon.com/mydbpodcastSEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcastLUH YOU.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lovebombing: A common manipulation technique is love bombing: "Love bombing" refers to behavior patterns where, at the beginning of the relationship, a partner showers the other with over-the-top attention, gifts, affection, etc. See: Kanye West's truckload of roses gesture...https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/love-bombing: "Genuine affection is mutual and should unfold at a pace that is comfortable for both parties. Love bombing, by contrast, tends to feel one-sided—with one partner showering the other with gifts, praise, and declarations of love—and moves at a pace where one partner feels overwhelmed or as if they’re caught up in a whirlwind. Someone repeatedly crossing stated boundaries—even if they claim to have positive motives for doing so—may also be an indicator of manipulative intentions. Similarly, while it’s normal for new partners to spend a lot of time together, feeling isolated from one’s family and friends because one is spending all their time with a new love interest may suggest that the relationship is falling into unhealthy patterns."Resource/inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/climateresilienceproject/DONATE IF YOU CAN: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/givetolocalfundsGO AD FREE: www.patreon.com/mydbpodcastSEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcastLUH YOU.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

gaslighting: manipulating (someone) by psychological means into doubting their own sanity. Maybe by: telling blatant lies, deny everything despite proof, make you question your reality, blackmail you, wear you down over time, gain your confidence + confuse you with infrequent rewards, project their shit onto you, try to align others against ya, make you feel or call you crazy or a liar. Noticing + calling out patterns can be what breaks them. You got this. Don't let people distort reality to accommodate their feelings. Resource/inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/climateresilienceproject/DONATE IF YOU CAN: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/givetolocalfundsGO AD FREE: www.patreon.com/mydbpodcastSEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcastLUH YOU.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

trying to control and manage someone else's journey + struggle may feel like a way to show love, but it's really a way to take a piece of their experience away from them. struggle = potential to learn and grow. and unfortunately we can't grow without it.PLEASE DONATE IF YOU CAN: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/givetolocalfundsGO AD FREE: www.patreon.com/mydbpodcastSEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Don't be afraid to take a step back every once in a while to see if the relationship dynamics + roles you're playing are aligned with who you'd like to be and where you'd like to go. PLEASE DONATE IF YOU CAN: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/givetolocalfundsGO AD FREE: www.patreon.com/mydbpodcastSEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

we hate overthinkin' until it pays off. make em pay off by learning to hone your bad habits (in order to properly serve you instead of bogging ya down) because you're valid for being afraid - fear is a signal shit needs to change - but don't get caught up in the emotional side of it, insteaed start making the changes it's gonna take to make a difference.Resource/inspiration: https://www.instagram.com/climateresilienceproject/DONATE IF YOU CAN: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/givetolocalfundsGO AD FREE: www.patreon.com/mydbpodcastSEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcastLUH YOU.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PART TWO - please listen to yesterday's episode before beginning this one. You are responsible for everything that has happened to you in you’re life. You get robbed? Whether you hand your purse over, or run, or choose to do nothing. You are responsible for it. You may not be to blame for the robbery but you are burdened with the responsibilities of the repurcussions. That’s just what life is. It is a series of responsibilities thrust upon our shoulders. How we react and adapt and grow is the only thing we should worry about.The person you marry is the person you will have to argue with. Problems are inevitable. You can control who you choose to face them with.There’s a power in just starting. You want to live a better life? Start reading self help books for 10 minutes a day. Commit yourself to give a fuck about the things that can support the life you want to create.Read my blog post I wrote about the book here: https://makeyourdamnbed.medium.com/032-subtle-art-of-not-giving-a-fuck-stream-of-consciousness-5154444e8f6PLEASE DONATE IF YOU CAN: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/givetolocalfundsGO AD FREE: www.patreon.com/mydbpodcastSEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcastOh yeah, and vote! (but do your research: https://www.stephanieskora.com/voter-guide and https://www.injusticewatch.org/LUH YOU.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My lessons from reading Mark Manson's Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck: Who you are is defined by what you’re willing to struggle for.It’s not about not giving a fuck, it’s about changing your perspective to only give a fuck about the things that really matter, instead of all the other bullshit.We all have problems. It’s a human condition. It’s just about creating better problems.Happiness is not an ending, it’s merely a side-effect of solving good problems. (Thus, problems are actually critical to us being happy.) It becomes about finding problems you enjoy solving.Being the best at something is an outlier and a nearly impossible thing to strive for. Embrace mediocrity.The more you fail at something, the more successful you become in that thing. Embrace failure.You are always going to be wrong. That’s what growth is. Real success is found in becoming a little less wrong every day.Every problem in history has been had before and will be had again. Maybe not the specific circumstances, but the particular feelings you are feeling has been felt before. You are not special. This should be comforting! It means you’re never alone and historically people know how to rock this problem! It also means you can always seek out some help.Read my blog post I wrote about the book here: https://makeyourdamnbed.medium.com/032-subtle-art-of-not-giving-a-fuck-stream-of-consciousness-5154444e8f6 PLEASE DONATE IF YOU CAN: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/givetolocalfundsGO AD FREE: www.patreon.com/mydbpodcastSEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcastOh yeah, and vote! (but do your research: https://www.stephanieskora.com/voter-guide and https://www.injusticewatch.org/LUH YOU.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“When we’re not hungry for justice it’s usually because we’re too full with privilege.”- Carlos A. RodriguezI updated with the correct audio - apologies! Get involved with your community, communicate with passion + empathy, and remember you have more control than they'd like you to think.Start small, start scared, but just fucking start.Oh yeah, and vote! (but do your research: https://www.stephanieskora.com/voter-guide and https://www.injusticewatch.org/PLEASE DONATE IF YOU CAN: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/givetolocalfundsGO AD FREE: www.patreon.com/mydbpodcastSEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcastLUH YOU.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The system may feel shaky, but that's a good thing. The majority of us, want to do the right thing even though the odds are stocked against that mindset. So, that alone, is pretty fricking inspiring to me. Here's some optimistic ranting from a person with high hopes for our country, for the first time in her life. PLEASE DONATE IF YOU CAN: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/givetolocalfundsGO AD FREE: www.patreon.com/mydbpodcastSEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcastOh yeah, and vote! (but do your research: https://www.stephanieskora.com/voter-guide and https://www.injusticewatch.org/LUH YOU.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All aboard the special EXTENDED 500th episode extrava-gay-nza!!!! I am so proud to finally be in a place that I can both embrace and be proud of my sexuality! It only took 34 year, a few different zip codes, some incredible humans living their most authentic lives (proving we really can do life our own way, as long as we're not getting in the way of anyone else's) and I am so humbled and grateful to be a part of humanity at a time when we're learning to embrace our BEST, most honest selves. Love you all SO MUCH. Next stop on the pride parade: https://play.acast.com/s/sidenoteDONATE IF YOU CAN: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/givetolocalfundsGO AD FREE: www.patreon.com/mydbpodcastSEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode may save lives. Share with anyone you think may need it. https://mayday.health/MAYDAY HEALTH a registered health education nonprofit. Mission to share information about how to access abortion medication in all fifty states.  1. Create mail forwarding address in state with progressive abortion rights. This is typically less than $30. You can do this through iPostal.com, choose a state like Colorado or Illinois that protects abortion rights + choose a local city within it. At checkout, provide contact info + they basically give you a remote private mailing address + you'll receive instructions for how to upload the single page USPS form 1583 that authorizes your NEW address to forward and receive mail on our behalf. Requires a brief online notary call. Anytimemailbox and postscanmail.com are other options mayday health has instructions for on their website linked in comments. Using your new mail forwarding address make an appointment + request pills online with a telehealht visit bc they can typically deliver to any address in states where they operate INCLUDING mail forwarding addresses that can forward that medicine to other states. Financial aid options often available but the cost is usually under $300. 2. Sign up online for an abortion clinic with that new mail forwarding address.  Hey Jane offers services in Cali, NY, WA, IL, CO, NM. Carafem in CO, CT, DE, GA, IL, IA, MD, MA, NV, NJ, NM, RI, VT, VA or Choix or Just the Pill are IL, CO, CA. 3. Consult with that telehealth medical provider 4. Receive your unmarked package at your address within five days. 5. Take pills. They’re not plan b - usually mifepristone or pisoprostol = works thorough end of the FIRST trimester (11 weeks) and been FDA approved for decades, leads to LESS hospitalizations than tylenol does. Abortion pills are safe, effective, common, private. 99% of patients have no severe side effects. According to studies they are 98% effective at ending pregnancies during the first trimester. Used in over 54% of the abortions across the US. and some European countries over 90% are done using pills. It’s been used by MILLIONS around the world for the past 30 years. If you need support to self manage you can call or text the miscarraige + abortion hotline at 1-833-246-2632 available 8 am to 11 pm in all continental us time zones + typically can respond within an hour. These are always confidential, they dont ask for names, details, or health identifiers. Phones + texts are private + secure according to their site.  REPRO LEGAL HELPLINE which provides free and confidential legal advice that can help people better understand the laws and legal risk they may face. Contact them by calling 844-868-2812 and leaving a message for them to return or online through their secure online form at reprolegalhelpline.org regardless of immigration status. DONATE: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/givetolocalfundsSEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcasSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DELIRIUM HAS OFFICIALLY HIT SORRY FOR THE DELAY. I had a DAY... and figured we all needed some distractions cuz I spent 6 hours on ONE episode and it's not even close to being perfect so THIS was an essential lil distraction. Who knew I used to be a self-care-Dr. Seuss? https://makeyourdamnbed.medium.com/008-just-do-your-best-poem-3dc7fdc3aedeJust do your best!It’s all you can doto control the futureas conflicts ensue.Keep doing your bestto be all you can beEven when your bestis harder to see.If you never give upwith each of your triesyou’re bound to make progresstowards being more wise.A little hard workis worth all it takesSo just do your best,and make some mistakes.And take it easy on youif your best isn’t great.There will be a next timeso take it easy and wait.Don’t forget to appreciateall that you’ve donesince doing your bestwas how you’d begun -when simply beginningwas an impossible sellbut you did your best stilland you did it so well!Being alone is easywhen you’re all you’ve got.That’s the time to break the ruleswithout fear of being caught.There’s no such thing as too much foodor embarrassing TV.Possibilities are endlesswhen I’m catering to me.No one knows how I like thingsas much as I know these.I know how hot I like my bathsand lukewarm I like my teas.In fact, I can’t recall at allwhy I even bother dating.When my lovely, lonely lifeis back my place, waiting.DONATE IF YOU CAN: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/givetolocalfundsGO AD FREE: www.patreon.com/mydbpodcastSEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm fired up (+ scared) you prolly are too, cuz only 17% of people agree with this bullshit apparently!? NOT TO MENTION I WAS ALREADY SO MAD AND WORKING ON A GUN SERIES FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THINGS GOOD WHAT ARE WE DOING HERE?PLEASE DONATE IF YOU CAN: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/givetolocalfundsGO AD FREE: www.patreon.com/mydbpodcastSEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HI you look GREAT today. Don't forget that shit. You are truly killin' it. GO AD FREE: www.patreon.com/mydbpodcastSEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

just invested in the ideal lil shield for my mic + not only is the sound quality an improvement (and easier to keep consistent) but it's also SO CUTE + FUNCTIONAL and inspired me to do so much podcasting magic today. The only thing is, it made me realize how often I was buying the best gear to start new hobbies and then not wanting to ruin them by being bad at them... and you get the picture. So, I am shopping smarter, not harder + the unforeseen side-effects are real nice, too. Luh ya, Julie GO AD FREE: www.patreon.com/mydbpodcastSEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you're struggling to label or identify your natural skillsets, I've shared a list of common ones + some quick examples to help you along your journey. RESOURCE: https://www.highlandsco.com/visual-representation-natural-abilities/ GO AD FREE: www.patreon.com/mydbpodcastSEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Who are you when you're not "trying"?We all have some natural abilities and talents and we all have natural weaknesses and traits we may need to improve. That said, we often can't even tell what our most natural tendencies are because they are second nature to us. The automaticity of it all makes it hard to notice, let alone focus on, but it can be so helpful to get to know what your skills + weaknesses are so you can be more connected, comfortable, and in control. Take some notes. GO AD FREE: www.patreon.com/mydbpodcastSEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

every time I read something about imposter syndrome, they're all like, "get more confident! limit your negative self talk! change your mindset" but for me, it's not that I am actually insecure - it's that I don't realize everyone else is, too. Next time you're feeling like a fraud, remember: Truck nuts was a 17 million dollar idea... that people fought over. Star Wars Trilogy was unplanned. Lucas thought it would tank so made it up as he went. Paul McCartney doesn't think he's good enough either. You got this. Doubt is normal, but move past it! GO AD FREE: www.patreon.com/mydbpodcastSEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The four main happiness* hormones are - DopamineOxytocinSerotonin EndorphinsLucky for us, there are some real great ways to boost those suckers that aren't just exercising + meditating (but those ARE great options) tune in for the suggesties! GO AD FREE: www.patreon.com/mydbpodcastSEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

like many creatives, ideas are easy to come by - but execution is tough! So, keeping the billion-dollar-ideas tidy has changed the game for me + my confidence as a creative. How do you keep your billion dollar ideas organized?!GO AD FREE: www.patreon.com/mydbpodcastSEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcastSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fear can indicate healthy brain function. It's not weak, it's a good sign that it exists - but we often project shit onto the future and don't even realize we've been walkin' around with a weighted blanket of unhelpful + unwarranted anxiety on our backs. Practice noting it + see how often you can redirect those thoughts. THE MAIN RESOURCE FOR THIS ONE: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/smashing-the-brainblocks/201511/7-things-you-need-know-about-fearGO AD FREE: www.patreon.com/mydbpodcastSEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcastThe opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained or presented is for general information purposes only.All content is presented on an "as-is" basis.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When we get caught up rethinking situations that are beyond past... we can help redirect our brain to the present by remixing the toxic thought cycle + imagining the situation with a different "ending" or "climax". Ask yourself to change one thing about the situation, to see if that could potentially change the outcome. Sample remix questions include: The timingYour body patterns and what you did with your bodyWhat you say and how you said itThe location and where it happened The order you did things inSee the extended bonus versions of episodes like this on youtube.com/juliemerica and rate us 5 stars on apple podcasts if you haven't already. If can share this with a friend (or enemy) that you think would benefit from it, that would truly be a game changer. Subscribe to the newsletter at www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com or visit our patreon for highly exclusive bonus content. Support our sponsors, because they support us (which supports the accessibility of this daily content). Honestly, though, thank you for simply being here. for existing. it really means more than you know. luhh ya.The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained or presented is for general information purposes only. All content is presented on an "as-is" basisSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's not my fault my taste in comedy is impeccable. Here are a few of my current favorites: Aparna Nancherla 7 minutes in purgatory Shane Torres Defends Guy Fieri | CONAN on TBS A Good One: A Podcast About JokesSee the extended bonus versions of episodes like this on youtube.com/juliemerica and rate us 5 stars on apple podcasts if you haven't already. If ya can, please share this with a friend (or enemy) that you think would benefit from it, that would truly be a game changer. Subscribe to the newsletter at www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com or visit our patreon for highly exclusive bonus content. Support our sponsors, because they support us (which supports the accessibility of this daily content). Honestly, though, thank you for simply being here. for existing. it really means more than you know. luhh ya.The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained or presented is for general information purposes only. All content is presented on an "as-is" basis.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Every wallstreet bro wants to tell you how crucial it is to get started on high yield savings accounts and early investing ops, but nobody wants to tell you where or how. This tuesday growth tip comes in the form of a lil vocab + introductory lesson to return on investments + the concept of compounding interest. GO AD FREE: www.patreon.com/mydbpodcastSEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcastThe opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained or presented is for general information purposes only. All content is presented on an "as-is" basis.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Motivational Monday: hotcake alert - this episode gets a bit sappy. i spent my life workin' harder, not smarter. Doing a ton of motion without any movement. Seemingly to prove that I deserved success when I reached it but now that I'm here, I am questioning who I was proving that to + why I was in such a hurry to do so. I thought I was playing catchup on "wasted time" from a traumatic childhood or lack of certain luxury - but when I get real, it's clear that there was no such thing as 'wasted time' because now I have wisdom, experience, and gratitude for the basics. I am inspired for the first time in my WHOLE DAMNED LIFE because of YOU. So, if ya lack motivation - look in the mirror. You're amazing for simply showing up. GO AD FREE: www.patreon.com/mydbpodcastSEE MY FACE + OTHER CONTENT: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR DAILY(ish) QUOTES: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcastThe opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained or presented is for general information purposes only. All content is presented on an "as-is" basis.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Suggestion Sunday: Gossip is good for ya, actually. According to science, 60% of our conversations involve gossip of some sort + we begin gossiping for social relationships by the age of 5. That said, our reasonings can vary + change the impact of our gossip tremendously, as a result. There's a fine line between venting + ruining reputations. How to gossip better:Why am I sharing this now? To potentially to protect someone? or to make a deeper connection with someone? or are you venting? or stirring the pot? jealous? hurt? angry? bored? But if you're spreading this just to be a dick? Don't. People will see through it eventually + lose trust for you. Is this true, + is it okay for you to share? It's not cool to betray someone's trust, just to sound like you 'know some shit about some shit' or whatever.What is the best case scenario from sharing this? Worst case scenario? Who will be affected? Anyone? How so?Check out our instagram for a bonus suggestion on how to get out of gossip-y conversations you'd rather not be in. Tune in there or on youtube.com/juliemerica to check it out! Please rate this 5 stars on apple podcasts if you haven't already. If can share this with a friend (or enemy) that you think would benefit from it, that would truly be a game changer. Subscribe to the newsletter at www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com or visit our patreon for highly exclusive bonus content. Support our sponsors, because they support us (which supports the accessibility of this daily content). Honestly, though, thank you for simply being here. for existing. it really means more than you know. luhh ya.The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained or presented is for general information purposes only. All content is presented on an "as-is" basis.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gossip is a weird topic for me - because we all do it, to some extent and with a bit of tact it can be a cathartic + acceptable release of steam, but it's a very fine line before you become mean, petty, angry, and simply serve to rile yourself up more. Not to mention, the real life impact we have on the people we are shit talkin'. This scatterbrain Saturday, I share a personal story where I let some venting slip to a person who was... not the best choice, and ended up having to backtrack. Luckily, we learned a few lessons along the way. Hope today is magic, just like you! See the extended bonus versions of episodes like this on youtube.com/juliemerica and rate us 5 stars on apple podcasts if you haven't already. If can share this with a friend (or enemy) that you think would benefit from it, that would truly be a game changer. Subscribe to the newsletter at www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com or visit our patreon for highly exclusive bonus content. Support our sponsors, because they support us (which supports the accessibility of this daily content). Honestly, though, thank you for simply being here. for existing. it really means more than you know. Luhh ya. Seriously.The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained or presented is for general information purposes only. All content is presented on an "as-is" basis.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

follow the fear friday || How to avoid getting scammed:Legit organizations won't mind questions, verification, and validation.Real people have nothing to hide + can prove easily without getting defensive. Never share CC information or important info.Never click unverified links or emails or downloads.Use a VPN or Password protectors + antivirus software.Opt out of voice/recording/biometrics on apps like Amazon, tiktok, etc.Report scams to https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/Use WHOLS.COM and Charity Navigator + Guidestar to check for scams.See the extended bonus versions of episodes like this on youtube.com/juliemerica and rate us 5 stars on apple podcasts if you haven't already.If can share this with a friend (or enemy) that you think would benefit from it, that would truly be a game changer.Subscribe to the newsletter at www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com or visit our patreon for highly exclusive bonus content.Support our sponsors, because they support us (which supports the accessibility of this daily content).Honestly, though, thank you for simply being here. for existing. it really means more than you know.luhh ya.The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained or presented is for general information purposes only.All content is presented on an "as-is" basis.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

guilt is a signal you care. that's not a bad thing. but don't let it consume ya. guilt can be a productive reflection tool - if we take it as a learning opportunity, but it can easily spiral into a toxic cycle of intense undeserved remorse. Ask yourself: is this my guilt to carry? what is making me feel guilty? is it within my control to make amends? have I taken accountability to ensure I won't make the same mistake again in the future? what more can I do? what would happen if I set down the guilt for a while?RESOURCES: https://psychcentral.com/health/tips-for-dealing-with-guilt#recap See the extended bonus versions of episodes like this on youtube.com/juliemerica and rate us 5 stars on apple podcasts if you haven't already. If can share this with a friend (or enemy) that you think would benefit from it, that would truly be a game changer. Subscribe to the newsletter at www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com or visit our patreon for highly exclusive bonus content. Support our sponsors, because they support us (which supports the accessibility of this daily content). Honestly, though, thank you for simply being here. for existing. it really means more than you know. luhh ya.The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained or presented is for general information purposes only. All content is presented on an "as-is" basis.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being an adult often means life becomes predictable, monotonous, mundane, and exhausting - but by intentionally collecting moments of magic and whimsy that already exist in your day to day, you'll start to see all the places you can invite even more fun in! See the extended bonus versions of episodes like this on youtube.com/juliemerica and rate us 5 stars on apple podcasts if you haven't already. If can share this with a friend (or enemy) that you think would benefit from it, that would truly be a game changer. Subscribe to the newsletter at www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com or visit our patreon for highly exclusive bonus content. Support our sponsors, because they support us (which supports the accessibility of this daily content). Honestly, though, thank you for simply being here. for existing. it really means more than you know. luhh ya.The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained or presented is for general information purposes only. All content is presented on an "as-is" basis. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's tip is relevant to the boss babes in the market - 'cuz for the first time in my work history - the job market is actually pretending to value me as the badass asset and resource that I am. Hopefully, that's the story for you, too! https://www.iwillteachyoutoberich.com/blog/employees-job-market/See the extended bonus versions of episodes like this on youtube.com/juliemerica and rate us 5 stars on apple podcasts if you haven't already. If can share this with a friend (or enemy) that you think would benefit from it, that would truly be a game changer. Subscribe to the newsletter at www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com or visit our patreon for highly exclusive bonus content. Support our sponsors, because they support us (which supports the accessibility of this daily content). Honestly, though, thank you for simply being here. for existing. it really means more than you know. luhh ya.The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained or presented is for general information purposes only. All content is presented on an "as-is" basis.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The struggle is real, but you can still ask yourself, what is worth suffering for?visit https://sheryllebates.com/the-struggle-is-real/ for more + subscribe to @SherylleBates wherever ya can!See the extended bonus version of THIS episode on youtube.com/juliemerica + rate us 5 stars on apple podcasts, if ya haven't already. It helps spread the word + keep this going. If can share this with a friend (or enemy) that you think would benefit from it, that would also be a game changer. Subscribe to the newsletter at www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com or visit our patreon for highly exclusive bonus content. Please support our sponsors, because they support us (which supports the accessibility of this daily content). Honestly, though, thank you for simply being here. for existing. it really means more than you know. luhh ya.The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained or presented is for general information purposes only. All content is presented on an "as-is" basis.Access the daily motivational podcast here: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comThank you so much for watching. Feel free to subscribe if you want more content like this! Have a good one, friend!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How to limit your time wasters: SocialTake advantage of voice-to-text features such as transcribed voicemails or to make notes or draft emails and text messages when you are on the go.Avoid small talk. Stay focused.Take any necessary action immediately following a call.Impose screen time limits and regularly monitor your digital wellness (see Strategy 10).Schedule breaks from your devices.EmailSet aside a specific time to view and respond to email, but don’t let it accumulate to the point it becomes overwhelming to sort.Turn off notifications for email.Handle each item only once if possible.Immediately delete or unsubscribe from junk emails.Keep address books up-to-date and organized.Utilize built-in shortcuts to sort email.Unexpected VisitorsSchedule time for face-to-face visits.Inform visitors of your time constraints and politely offer to reschedule.Set a mutually agreeable time limit for the visit.When someone comes to the door, stand up and have your meeting standing to help keep it brief.In-Person and Virtual MeetingsKnow the purpose of the meeting in advance.Arrive early.Start and end the meeting on time.Prepare an agenda and stick to it. Use a timed agenda, if necessary.Don’t schedule meetings unless they are necessary and have a specific purpose or agenda.Use recording software or designate a note-taker.Family ObligationsUse and sync virtual calendars for easy sharing between busy family members.Make each family member responsible for consulting the master calendar for potential conflicts.Create a central area or agreed upon app for posting communications such as appointment reminders, announcements, and messages.RESOURCES:  https://extension.uga.edu/publications/detail.html?number=C1042Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Found in the notes of my phone - Good relationships come from two people who are committed. The same level of commitment surpasses most other qualities. And It doesn’t necessarily mean committed to each other.It could be committed to lifelong growth and work together.It could be committed to the same style of dating or partnership.it could EVEN be the same level of commitment at different paces.as long as there is the same level of commitment to communication in the meantime.I would much rather die alone making myself happy than fighting + failing to make the wrong person happy instead.When you look for people who are willing to put the work in - you find people who don’t run when they’re afraid and who communicate big feelings when they can. Even if they are less emotionally mature - commitment to the same type of growth and understand ding and core values is where the money is. See the extended bonus versions of episodes like this on youtube.com/juliemerica and rate us 5 stars on apple podcasts if you haven't already. If can share this with a friend (or enemy) that you think would benefit from it, that would truly be a game changer. Subscribe to the newsletter at www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com or visit our patreon for highly exclusive bonus content. Support our sponsors, because they support us (which supports the accessibility of this daily content). Honestly, though, thank you for simply being here. for existing. it really means more than you know. luhh ya.The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained or presented is for general information purposes only. All content is presented on an "as-is" basis.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even though being victimized by a scam is more common than we think, there are ways we can protect ourselves. That said - if it's too late - the main thing we can do is play offensively for a while. This episode is filled with tips on what to do if you happen to be victim to various types of scams. resource: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-do-if-you-were-scammedSee the extended bonus versions of episodes like this on youtube.com/juliemerica and rate us 5 stars on apple podcasts if you haven't already. If can share this with a friend (or enemy) that you think would benefit from it, that would truly be a game changer. Subscribe to the newsletter at www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com or visit our patreon for highly exclusive bonus content. Support our sponsors, because they support us (which supports the accessibility of this daily content). Honestly, though, thank you for simply being here. for existing. it really means more than you know. luhh ya.The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained or presented is for general information purposes only. All content is presented on an "as-is" basis.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This therapy quick tip Thursday brings us the concept of the fundamental attribution error - which refers to an individual's tendency to attribute another's actions to their character or personality, while attributing their own personal behaviors to external situational factors outside of their control.In other words, we tend to cut ourselves a break while holding others 100 percent accountable for their actions. For instance when a driver cut you off - they’re an asshole but when you cut someone off, it was because you misjudged traffic + it was a one time thing.  we should offer others the same courtesy of the gentlest possible interpretation, if we can + have no other reason to doubt them.   65% subject blamed behavior on others when bad things happening but blame self only 44% and situation more often. RESOURCES:  https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/the-fundamental-attribution-error?sf55808584=1See the extended bonus versions of episodes like this on youtube.com/juliemerica and rate us 5 stars on apple podcasts if you haven't already. If can share this with a friend (or enemy) that you think would benefit from it, that would truly be a game changer. Subscribe to the newsletter at www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com or visit our patreon for highly exclusive bonus content. Support our sponsors, because they support us (which supports the accessibility of this daily content). Honestly, though, thank you for simply being here. for existing. it really means more than you know. luhh ya.The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained or presented is for general information purposes only. All content is presented on an "as-is" basis.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey y'all it's Aunt Terri steppin' in for Julie's first "whimsical Wednesday" and I decided to help her out (and y'all) with a lil classic tough love and tips on how to outsource shit you don't like doin' with other shit you don't like doing, less. See the extended bonus versions of episodes like this on youtube.com/juliemerica and rate us 5 stars on apple podcasts if you haven't already. If can share this with a friend (or enemy) that you think would benefit from it, that would truly be a game changer. Subscribe to the newsletter at www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com or visit our patreon for highly exclusive bonus content. Support our sponsors, because they support us (which supports the accessibility of this daily content). Honestly, though, thank you for simply being here. for existing. it really means more than you know. luhh ya.The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained or presented is for general information purposes only. All content is presented on an "as-is" basis.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you want to remember things, add some emotional stakes. Try memorizing the grocery list with a theatrical narrative storyline, and see how you make out!Also, I derail into an important idea about storywriting for others and allowing them to reveal themselves in due time.See the extended bonus version of episodes similar to this one on youtube.com/juliemerica and rate us 5 stars on apple podcasts if you haven't already. If can share this with a friend (or enemy) that you think would benefit from it, that would truly be a game changer. Subscribe to the newsletter at www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com or visit our patreon for highly exclusive bonus content. Support our sponsors, because they support us (which supports the accessibility of this daily content). Honestly, though, thank you for simply being here. for existing. it really means more than you know. luhh ya.The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained or presented is for general information purposes only. All content is presented on an "as-is" basis.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a holiday weekend for some of us in the states and we cant get a break from the bad news so I figured I'd put my classic twist on it instead + remind you that we're actually thriving!?!?**RESOURCES: https://news.gallup.com/poll/351932/americans-life-ratings-reach-record-high.aspxSee the extended bonus version of episodes like this on youtube.com/juliemerica and rate us 5 stars on apple podcasts if you haven't already. If can share this with a friend (or enemy) that you think would benefit from it, that would truly be a game changer. Subscribe to the newsletter at www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com or visit our patreon for highly exclusive bonus content. Support our sponsors, because they support us (which supports the accessibility of this daily content). Honestly, though, thank you for simply being here. for existing. it really means more than you know. luhh ya.The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained or presented is for general information purposes only. All content is presented on an "as-is" basis.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TRACK YOUR TIME: figure out where it goes. Get clear on what Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-goals are important + what can wait + what can be delegated or eradicated completely. Learn to prioritize and put things in order from highest urgency + priority to lowest + learn to eat the frog - a method that was put on the map by Brian Tracy in his book but basically it says to take on the worst, biggest task first thing in the morning. Which I’ve always tried to do, because otherwise I just wont - and its a game changer. Create a priorities list and get it all on paper so you can start ticking them off and visualizing the progress.Be picky about what you say yes to. Remove anything non-essential. Meetings that can be emails, Try focus strategies = no phone, no distractions, special work space + ritual. Binaural beats or focus music is also a great vibe for work spaces. Attempt mono-tasking but don’t be afraid to “batch” like with like. Schedule, allot + delegate appropriate amounts of times for things. This means start AND end times. Limiting work can limit burn out. If you’re really flowing - fine, but know when to cut and return. Your flow will return too, if you give it time to breathe. INCLUDING REST: Get enough sleep but not too much. Planning ahead or using time tools like the Pareto/pomodoro/time segmenting can help Set yourself up for success in any way you can. I’m a big fan of the night before optimization moment: if I need to do laundry the next day, I will set everything I need to do it, including dirty laundry, quarters, soap, and dryer balls near the door so it’s ready for when I am ready in the morning. Half ass it and keep coming back to it if you’re not happy with it til it’s to your liking. Half assing it twice is basically a full ass in some cultures. Plus who can afford a full ass right now? In this economy? Seriously - Focus, Take it seriously. Learn to like it. Make a nice space + associate work with work .If can share this with a friend (or enemy) that you think would benefit from it, that would truly be a game changer. Subscribe to the newsletter at www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com or visit our patreon for highly exclusive bonus content. Support our sponsors, because they support us (which supports the accessibility of this daily content). Honestly, though, thank you for simply being here. for existing. it really means more than you know. luhh ya.The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained or presented is for general information purposes only. All content is presented on an "as-is" basis.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It sometimes feels like the less time I give myself to do important tasks, the more stressful unexpected things happen to set me back! Does this happen to anyone else?How to agree to less: Don’t agree to things unless they’re mutually beneficial. Break things up appropriately in your plans and scheduling. Stop double booking. And allot the APPROPRIATE amount of time to do the shit you need to get done. Account for mental health breaks, tech difficulties, traffic, disruptions, meals, fun, rest + recovery. Check out the backlog of daily episodes if you haven't already and watch the extended bonus version of episodes like this on youtube.com/juliemerica and rate us 5 stars on apple podcasts if you haven't already. If can share this with a friend (or enemy) that you think would benefit from it, that would truly be a game changer. Subscribe to the newsletter at www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com or visit our patreon for highly exclusive bonus content. Support our sponsors, because they support us (which supports the accessibility of this daily content). Honestly, though, thank you for simply being here. for existing. it really means more than you know. luhh ya.The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained or presented is for general information purposes only. All content is presented on an "as-is" basis.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever been scammed?In the first Friendly Fear Bait Friday (FFBF) - we're discussing the concept of the theme and introducing the first fear bait: SCAMS! Here are some scam stats: In the US, one in ten adults will fall victim to a scam or fraud every year.1.3 million children have their identities stolen every year. You are more likely to become a victim of identity fraud by having your wallet snatched than you are via online fraud. When it comes to victims of doorstep fraud, 85% are over 65.In 2018 internet-enabled theft, fraud, and exploitation were responsible for a  massive $2.7 billion in financial losses.In 2019 phishing attempts grew by 65%.1 in 10 profiles on free dating sites is a scam.In 2018 82% of organizations were victims of payment fraud.58% of scammers are using old-fashioned techniques.When it comes to victims of doorstep fraud, 85% are over 65.In 2019 phishing attempts have grown by 65%. Every month around 1.5 million new phishing sites are set up.Over 53% of Americans fabricate part of their online dating profiles.Around 10% of accounts on free sites are scams. Some are just fake profiles. Others are fraudsters looking to make money. This percentage is significantly lower on paid sites. In 2018 82% of organizations were victims of payment fraud. Resource, linked below in bio is https://legaljobs.io/blog/scam-statistics/See the extended bonus version of THIS episode on youtube.com/juliemerica and rate us 5 stars on apple podcasts if you haven't already. If can share this with a friend (or enemy) that you think would benefit from it, that would truly be a game changer. Subscribe to the newsletter at www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com or visit our patreon for highly exclusive bonus content. Support our sponsors, because they support us (which supports the accessibility of this daily content). Honestly, though, thank you for simply being here. for existing. it really means more than you know. luhh ya.The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained or presented is for general information purposes only. All content is presented on an "as-is" basis.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone talks about how important it is to have a therapist, but nobody talks about how to get one! Be open minded, be vulnerable, be patient, call around, and don’t be afraid to trial and error, either way! It's worth the time and energy on the backend to garner a resource that can help keep ya healthy! National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 or TTY: 1-800-799-4889. Suicide.org has a 24-hour email support for those who are feeling suicidal.The U.S. Department of Health and Human Resources also has a listing of free clinics in your area. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offers a national helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Partnership for Prescription Assistance with this toll free number: 1-888-477-2669 or you may access their website. The National Alliance on Mental Illness also has a helpline that offers free assistance and advice at 1-800-950-6264. For more information visit NAMI.org or text NAMI to 741741. University hospitals often have programs that give patients access to interns and residents on a sliding payment scale that’s typically much less expensive than mental healthcare providers in private practice.  The non-profit Open Path Psychotherapy Collective matches middle- and lower-income people (and families) with affordable mental health services. Although costs vary by state and mental healthcare provider, rates tend to range from $30 to $50 per hour.DISCLAIMER: See the extended bonus version of THIS episode on youtube.com/juliemerica and rate us 5 stars on apple podcasts if you haven't already. If can share this with a friend (or enemy) that you think would benefit from it, that would truly be a game changer. Subscribe to the newsletter at www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com or visit our patreon for highly exclusive bonus content. Support our sponsors, because they support us (which supports the accessibility of this daily content). Honestly, though, thank you for simply being here. for existing. it really means more than you know. luhh ya.The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained or presented is for general information purposes only. All content is presented on an "as-is" basis.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(SPECIAL RELEASE) I had to upload the audio from the youtube.com/juliemerica channel because my normal podcasting app crashed on me, and I panicked. Back tomorrow with regular audio! Also, today's episode is really a message to a younger me, in a rambly way (because I imagined for one second being a youth in today's social climate and having to deal with shit like INSTAGRAM!? TIKTOK!?!?? LINKED IN!!!!??? could you imagine!?)Really though, social media can really start to feel like the relentless cloud over our heads - especially if we're dealing with some heavier shit. And since it's always on, it's up to us to turn that shit off once in a while.Don't be afraid to set things down when you can so you can return to them with a clear head and approach them more objectively (+ kindly).See the extended bonus version of THIS episode on youtube.com/juliemerica and rate us 5 stars on apple podcasts if you haven't already. Please share this with a friend (or enemy) that you think would benefit from it, that would truly be a game changer.Subscribe to the newsletter at www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com or visit our patreon for highly exclusive bonus content.Support our sponsors, because they support us (which supports the accessibility of this daily content).Honestly, though, thank you for simply being here. for existing. it really means more than you know. luhh ya.The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images and information, contained or presented is for general information purposes only. All content is presented on an "as-is" basis.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.