The Perfectionism Project

The doors to Dream Habit, my habit course for perfectionists, are officially OPEN! In Dream Habit, you'll learn my step-by-step method to escape the vicious all-or-nothing cycle and stick to the success habits that have been on your to-do list for YEARS. There's no better time than now to improve your life - and it all begins with your habits! To celebrate the relaunch of Dream Habit, when you sign up this week only you can get the course for a special new year price. Dream Habit is normally priced at $147 USD (and valued at so much more) but if you sign up before midnight (EST) on 10 January 2019, you can get Dream Habit for just $97 USD. Woohoo! If this sounds like something that could help you, find out more at samlaurabrown.com/dreamhabit sooner rather than later. I'm SO excited to be reopening this course and can't wait to welcome you into the program if you feel it's a good fit! Mentioned In The Episode The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast - 5 Morning Rituals That Help Me Win The Day J. Burrows Black Notebook Joe Dispenza meditation Never Split The Difference by Chris Voss Still Me by Jojo Moyes Kayla Itsines' Bikini Body Guide Forest App

Until now I've been calling these my 'life update' episodes, but really - they're a glimpse into the personal development side of my life. So these will be called personal growth updates from now on! In this episode, I'm talking about why I decided to work from home during the month of December (and put my co-working space membership on hold), the home projects I've been working on, the exciting investments I made, the life-changing book that I read and so much more! Mentioned In The Episode Erin May Henry Manifestation Babe Self-Coaching Scholars Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza

One thing that I've really learned this year is that being more effective with my time can be surprisingly uncomfortable. The void that's left when we stop filling our time with unimportant tasks can be a big one, so I wanted to talk about it in this episode and share some advice on how to be more effective with your time AND handle the after effects. I hope you find it helpful! Mentioned In This Episode Episode 39: The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss - Lessons and Takeaways The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast My Tips To Make The Most Of Self-Help Books Andy Drish interview with Tai Lopez on The Foundation Podcast Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza

Many of us start the new year filled with optimism and excitement, only for disappointment to follow shortly. If you want next year to be different to this year, make sure you tune into this episode to find out the most common mistakes perfectionists make when it comes to creating new year's goals. Mentioned In The Episode Episode 26: The Power of Self-Image Episode 72: 12 Practical Tips For Setting Powerful Goals

A lot of perfectionists leave things until the last minute and while it's a habit that helped us succeed during school, most of the important stuff in life doesn't have a deadline. Which means that if we can't learn how to do things at the first minute, rather than the last, most of it never gets done! In this episode, I'm diving into the REAL reasons we put things off (hint: it's not due to being lazy or disorganised) and how to get yourself out of that habit - even if you've been doing it your entire life. I hope you find it helpful! Mentioned In The Episode Seth Godin Design Matters podcast

If there's one thing I've learned about this year, it's the power of goal-setting. Working towards my impossible goal for 2018 (to make $500,000 in revenue in my business) has taught me SO much about what to do, and what not to do when it comes to creating an incredible life. And I've distilled the best of what I've learned into 12 practical tips to help you set powerful goals. I hope you find it helpful! If you're interested in working with me 1:1 to help you make 2019 your best year yet, make sure to secure your spot before the price goes up in the new year. There are only a few more places available! You can find out more here. Mentioned In The Episode: Episode 26 - The Power of Self-Image Episode 57 - 7 Differences Between High Achievers and Perfectionists Episode 14: My Goal For 2018 Episode 29: An Update On My 2018 Impossible Goal Episode 44: Another Update On My 2018 Impossible Goal Jim Rohn Brooke Castillo

I've been a lover of fake tan since I first discovered it as a teenager, but it wasn't until 2017 that I realised that my reliance on fake tan for self-confidence was taking it's toll. In that moment, I decided I wouldn't use fake tan again until I could get myself to a place where I loved my natural skin too - so that's what I did! What I share in this episode isn't really about fake tan, it's about what happens when we stop superficially propping up our self-confidence - which is something we do in SO many ways. Join me as I share 5 surprising lessons learned from my year long experiment without fake tan. And if you're interested in working with me 1:1 to help you make 2019 your best year yet, make sure to secure your spot before the price goes up in the new year. There's only a few more places available! You can find out more here. Mentioned In The Episode Episode 26 - The Power of Self-Image The Century of the Self

When it comes to personal development, there are so many incredible free and paid resources out there than can help. Whether it's an inspiring podcast, working 1:1 with a coach, doing an online course, being involved in a Facebook community, reading personal development books, watching YouTube videos - the opportunities are endless! And while having so many options is amazing, it can be completely overwhelming. Plus we're often left with the question of whether we should pay for help or if it's just as good to figure it out for free. So in this podcast episode, I'm going to share how to kickstart your personal development journey without spending any money. I hope you find it helpful! Mentioned In The Episode: Episode 42: What It's Really Like To Invest In Yourself Episode 48: How To Be Your Own Mindset Coach Episode 52: The 3 Stages of Personal Growth Episode 65: How To Pursue Multiple Goals At Once Some of my favourite teachers - Brooke Castillo, Tony Robbins, Brene Brown, Tim Ferriss, Oprah, Gary Vaynerchuk, Kathrin Zenkina, Lewis Howes.

There are SO many intelligent women in the world who don't have healthy habits, not because they can't and not because they don't want to - but because they're constantly stopped by beliefs they don't even realise they have. In this episode, I go beyond the typical advice you hear about habits (get an accountability buddy, buy a cute workout outfit, follow inspiring Instagram accounts etc etc) and dive into 5 REAL reasons your new habits don't stick. We're talking mindset, beliefs and practical strategies to set yourself up for an amazing new year. I hope you find it helpful! Mentioned In The Episode Episode 26: How To Transform Your Self-Image 3 Ways To Stop All-Or-Nothing Thinking

When it comes to my personal development journey, I usually feel like I'm moving backwards. But sometimes, you have a month where everything just seems to click into place - and this was one of those months for me! In this episode, I'm talking about taking a break from social media, the work I've been doing to consciously uncouple stress and money, how I managed my time and mind while launching my Figure Your Life Out group coaching program as well as something VERY exciting that happened in my personal life. I hope you enjoy the episode.

The way we think about money has a huge impact on what we do with money and yet so many of us leave this area of life to run on autopilot. The better you are with money, the more time you can spend focusing on the things that truly matter. In this episode, I'm sharing a whole heap of practical tools and beliefs that have empowered me to create a whole new reality around money. It all starts in our heads and I'm going to show you how to start telling a money story that serves you. I hope you find it helpful! Mentioned In The Episode Kathrin Zenkina - Manifestation Babe Podcast Rich Babe Program Denise Duffield-Thomas Ramit Sethi - I Will Teach You To Be Rich Brooke Castillo - The Life Coach School Podcast Self-Coaching Scholars Jim Rohn Tony Robbins Abraham Hicks Podcast Episodes + Videos I Recommend Manifestation Babe Episode 19 - The Magic 10/10/10 Rule Manifestation Babe Episode 62 - Manifest Your Way Out Of Debt Life Coach School Podcast Episode 186 - How to Make 100k Jim Rohn - How To Solve Your Money Problems School of Greatness Podcast Episode 712 - Take Control of Your Money, Take Control of Your Life with Ramit Sethi For more helpful advice and resources, visit the show notes at samlaurabrown.com/episode67

I received an email from Melissa asking for me advice on what to do if you're having a bad week or you just can't find motivation. She said she was on week 3 of her running plan, she hadn't gone for a run all week and she was feeling extremely guilty and sorry for herself. I've definitely found myself in the same situation many times before so I thought I'd record this episode to share my advice on how to pick yourself back up and get yourself on track when you're having a bad day or week. I hope you find it helpful! And if you haven't already signed up for my free Figure Your Life Out Masterclass, it's not too late! This is a free video series to help you figure out what to do with your life in time for the new year. I've received amazing feedback so far and would love you to join us. Sign up at samlaurabrown.com/masterclass.

One thing that perfectionists tend to have in common is an all-or-nothing mindset, and goal-setting is no exception. I'm frequently asked for my advice on how to achieve multiple goals at once so I thought I'd dedicate a podcast episode to this topic. In this episode I share what motivates us to set multiple goals, whether or not it's a good thing, how setting multiple goals can actually be self-sabotage and the personal approach that I take when it comes towards goal-setting and working towards a number of things at once. I hope you find it helpful! And if you haven't already signed up for my free Figure Your Life Out Masterclass, it's not too late! This is a free video series to help you figure out what to do with your life in time for the new year. I've received amazing feedback so far and would love you to join us. Sign up at samlaurabrown.com/masterclass.

We've all heard that we're the average of the 5 people we spend the most time with and there's no doubt that the people we surround ourselves with have an impact on our mindset, our goals and our lives. But it's also important that we don't overlook the fact that we spend the most time with ourselves. And that there are subtle things we do that can render even the most supportive community redundant. In this podcast episode, I'm talking about why we look to others for support, how you can start being your biggest cheerleader and a sneaky habit that's holding you back. I hope you find it helpful! And if you want help to figure out what to do with your life, make sure you sign up for my free Figure Your Life Out Masterclass. Created for a perfectionist like you, this is a free video series that will help you get your life together - just in time for the new year! To sign up go to samlaurabrown.com/masterclass. Mentioned In The Episode The Big Leap by Tara Mohr Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg

As perfectionists we tend to have our self-worth and identity all wrapped up in achievement, so reaching our full potential ends up becoming a primary concern. But what does it really take to reach your full potential? What will life feel like once you do? What are the things you need to be doing day-to-day in order to get there? Well, that's what I'm going to be answering in this episode. I hope you find it helpful! And if you need some help to figure out what to do with your life, make sure sign up for my free masterclass that will be starting on 8 November 2018. Created for a perfectionist like you, this free video series is the first step towards reaching your full potential. I'll be teaching you how to uncover your purpose, move towards your dream life and so much more. Make sure to go and register at samlaurabrown.com/masterclass before the Figure Your Life Out Masterclass begins, I can't wait!

Until very recently I was scared to be kind to myself. I was worried that if I didn't constantly talk down to myself and beat myself up, I'd achieve less and therefore be less. Even though being cruel to myself sucked, I thought it at least served a purpose. How wrong I was. One of the most misunderstood things about negative self-talk is that it helps us achieve more. In fact, it's the opposite that's true. And in this episode, I'm sharing how to develop self-compassion AND achieve all your goals (and then some). In this episode, I'm not just telling you to be kind to yourself because I know you *know* that. In this episode, I'm getting deep into the practical things that you can do to be a little bit kinder to yourself and what I do when I find myself wanting to beat myself up. I hope you find this episode helpful! And if you need some help to figure out what to do with your life, make sure sign up for my free masterclass that will be starting on 8 November 2018. Created for a perfectionist like you, this free video series is the first step towards reaching your full potential. I'll be teaching you how to uncover your purpose, move towards your dream life and so much more. Make sure to go and register at samlaurabrown.com/masterclass before the Figure Your Life Out Masterclass begins, I can't wait! Mentioned In The Episode Episode 22: How Personal Development Helped Me Overcome Self-Doubt Episode 45: 10 Signs You're A Perfectionist Brooke Castillo

Interesting and unexpected things happen when you achieve your goals, and it makes for an interesting month. After hitting my first 5 figure month in my business (a goal I've had since I first started), I've found myself unconsciously stopping myself from taking things further. So, as you might imagine, I've been doing A LOT of personal development work to keep myself on track! I also share the things that have been making me happy and keeping me motivated, as well as what I've been working on behind the scenes. I hope you enjoy the episode! And if you need some help to figure out what to do with your life, make sure sign up for my free masterclass that will be starting on 8 November 2018. Created for a perfectionist like you, this free video series is the first step towards reaching your full potential. I'll be teaching you how to uncover your purpose, move towards your dream life and so much more. Make sure to go and register at samlaurabrown.com/masterclass before the Figure Your Life Out Masterclass begins, I can't wait!

I haven't shared any law of attraction advice for a while so I thought I'd answer a few questions about how to use LOA to create results in your life. In this episode, I'm sharing how I've been using LOA over the last few months to create success in my business as well as my advice on the most powerful thing you can do to manifest results and whether you can use an affirmation at the last minute to achieve a result. I hope you find this episode helpful! Mentioned In The Episode: Episode 24: How I Use Affirmations + My Affirmation Routine How To Use Affirmations To Achieve Your Goals Episode 49: What To Do When You Hate Your Job Brooke Castillo Leeor Alexandra's YouTube channel Jake Ducey's YouTube channel Aaron Doughty's YouTube channel

If you've spent any time in the personal development world I'd be surprised if you hadn't heard of Brené Brown. She's a shame and vulnerability researcher known for her powerful Ted Talks (particularly this one), her best-selling books (like the one I talk about in this episode) and being adored by Oprah Winfrey (there's no better qualification than that). I first read Daring Greatly by Brené Brown a couple of years ago and learned A LOT from it then, but when I found myself recommending the book to one of my readers I decided I'd read it too. And I'm so glad I did! In this episode, I'm sharing the biggest lessons I learned from Daring Greatly and how I'm applying them to my life. If you're struggling with perfectionism, fear of failure or holding yourself back - this episode is for you! I hope you enjoy this episode and it inspires you to pick up a copy of the book. If you've spent a little time in the self-help world, you've probably already heard of this one. But Brené Brown is a queen when it comes to shedding some much-needed light on shame – a feeling that most of us spend a lot of time carrying around but never talk about. Mentioned In The Episode Daring Greatly by Brené Brown How to make the most of personal development books

Fearing success is actually way more common than you'd think. And that's kinda crazy, right? Even though we're consciously working towards it, we unconsciously stop ourselves from getting it. It's no wonder we can feel so stuck. In this podcast episode, I share why we experience fear of success and my personal struggles with it. I also talk about 5 of the signs that you're scared of success and what to do about it if you do! Mentioned In The Episode: Episode 50 - How To Make Your Goals Feel Normal Episode 56 - How To Handle Uncertainty Tim Ferriss' Fear-Setting Exercise

I often get asked whether overcoming perfectionism will make a person less successful. When I first started out on my personal development journey, I thought it was my perfectionistic traits that had created my success. I remember feeling worried that if I was kinder to myself and I didn't have crazy expectations, I wouldn't get as much done. What I know for sure is that it was my perfectionism that was actually stopping my success, rather than helping it. Although I could perform well under pressure, it was super stressful, I burned myself out all the time and I needed a deadline to get anything done. Not to mention I was constantly in all-or-nothing mode, terrified of judgement and always holding myself back. In this episode, I share 7 differences between perfectionists and high achievers so you'll feel willing to let go of perfectionism for good. I also give practical advice to help move you away from perfectionism and into being a high achiever. I hope you find it helpful!

No matter what you're trying to achieve in life, there will be an element of uncertainty. And even if you're not trying to achieve anything, there will still be uncertainty. It's completely unavoidable! In this episode, I'm sharing practical advice and tips on how to handle uncertainty as well as the things that I personally do so that I can embrace uncertainty and make sure that I keep growing. I hope you find it helpful! Mentioned In The Episode The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

I often get asked for advice on how to change careers (since I did it myself last year) so I thought I'd record a podcast episode to share my thoughts and what I've learned. In this episode, I'm talking career changes, getting older and answering that good old question - when is it too late? I hope you find it helpful! Mentioned In The Episode: Tim Ferriss' Fear Setting Exercise Episode 3: Blogging, Self-Doubt + How To Get Started How To Use Affirmations To Achieve Your Goals Episode 49: What To Do When You Hate Your Job

I've spoken about morning routines A LOT but I'm yet to share my advice on a night time routine, so here it is! Creating a powerful night time routine is an amazing way to get your life together and become more productive and organised. But not only that, it's also the perfect compliment to your morning routine. In this episode, I share 5 essentials of a night time routine and my best advice for designing your own. I also share my advice on how to get to sleep on time and wake up early and give you a look into my night time routine. I hope you find it helpful! Mentioned In The Episode The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson Jim Rohn Episode 37: 10 Simple Ways To Optimise Your Morning Routine 10 Ideas For Your Morning Routine (you could do these things at night time)

In this episode, I'm sharing how I've been dealing with the negative podcast reviews I've been receiving and the shame that's brought up. I'm also chatting about money mindset, the book that's helped me uplevel my money game and the work I've been doing this month to feel more abundant. And I give an update on how I'm tracking with my goals. I hope it helps you! And if you haven't signed up for Get Out Of Your Own Way yet, make sure you do! You'll get my mini-course for master procrastinators as well as the new version of the course when it comes out (valued at $149+) and my bonus Productivity Masterclass For Procrastinators (valued at $99). You can learn more and sign up at samlaurabrown.com/courses. But registration is closing at midnight (EDT) on 30 September 2018 which means there's only a few hours left before the course closes and the bonuses disappear forever!

Becoming your best self sounds SO appealing. But what's rarely talked about is the process you have to go through to get there - and that it's not rainbows and butterflies. I've been a personal development addict for at least 5 years now and have found that I typically cycle through 3 stages as I continue to improve myself - discovery, implementation and recalibration (aka stagnation). I thought it might be helpful to share this so that when it feels like you've taken a few steps back, you'll know that nothing has gone wrong. It's just part of the process. I also thought it would be helpful in the sense that it will get you reflecting on what stage of personal growth you're currently in and perhaps a few of the reasons why you're not seeing the kind of change that you're hoping for. I hope you find the episode helpful! MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE My coaching services Get Out Of Your Own Way Perfect Blogger Daring Greatly by Brené Brown You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero The Law of Attraction Essential Collection by Jerry and Esther Hicks The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz How to make the most of self-help books Tim Ferriss' podcast interview with Scott Belsky Tim Ferriss' podcast interview with Ann Miura-Ko

I started Smart Twenties five years ago so I could blog about how to make the most of your twenties - a dilemma I was in the process of figuring out myself. As time has gone on, my focus has changed from figuring out how to make the most of my twenties to figuring out how to get out of my own way and overcome my perfectionist tendencies. But with the name 'Smart Twenties', that isn't particularly clear. In this episode, I'm sharing the reasons why I've decided to rebrand myself and leave the name Smart Twenties behind. Thank you for your support until this point and I hope you're as excited about the changes as I am! Subscribe To The Perfectionism Project iTunes Stitcher Soundcloud

One of the most important things I've learned on my personal development journey is the importance of making my goals feel normal. It's easier said than done, but the more normal my goals seem - the less self-sabotage that happens. And that's always in a win! In this episode of The Smart Twenties Podcast I'm sharing practical advice to help you transform your mindset around your goals. I hope you find it helpful! MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE My podcast recommendations How to use affirmations to achieve your goals My coaching services

When you hate your job it feels like the only logical answer is to get a new one. But the reason that doesn't work for so many people is that the job isn't the problem - it's the way they're thinking about it! And when they get a new job, their old thinking comes with them and they continue to have the same experience. In this episode, I'm sharing my best advice on what to do when you hate your job. I talk about what makes a job feel fulfilling, a simple journaling exercise that will help you transform your mindset around your career, the hidden reason you're blocking yourself from liking your job and so much more! MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Zig Ziglar's motivational speech about hating your job My coaching services

Finding the personal development world can be thrilling, but it can also be hard to know where to start and what to spend your time doing. And whether or not you have the money to invest in working 1:1 with a coach, learning how to coach yourself is one of the most important skills you can develop. In this episode, I'm sharing a few different things that you can add to your own routine to become your own mindset coach. These are the things that will help you reach your full potential and become the best version of yourself that you can be - I hope you find it helpful! MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Brooke Castillo's Self-Coaching Model How To Make The Most Of Self-Help Books How To Read More Books The Four Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Get Out Of Your Own Way Learn more about working with me

When my coaching clients start working with me, they feel stressed about their life and overwhelmed by their goals. In this episode, I'm sharing the simple step-by-step process I use to help my coaching clients get out of the headspace so they can start living into their full potential. I hope you find it helpful! I share the full step-by-step process in the episode but here are some questions that will help you apply what you've learned to your life: To create clarity and make a decision, ask: "If I could wave a magic wand, what would I want my life to look like?" To figure out the steps to take, ask: "What advice would I give a friend in the same situation as me?" To build an awareness of your current thinking, ask: "What are the reasons I haven't started this already?" or "What are the reasons I haven't made a decision yet?" To put your to-do list on your calendar, ask: "How would my higher self-plan this?" To follow through, keep a list of every distraction that tempts you so that you can stay on task and follow up on anything that needs to be done later MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Online course: Get Out Of Your Own Way Learn more about working with me How To Figure Out What You Want

For the last few weeks I've been feeling like I'm really on the cusp of something and in this podcast episode I'm sharing why. August was a month full of important realizations and big decisions. It's been an incredible month of growth for me, particularly in terms of my money mindset, and I'm so excited to be giving you an update on everything I've got going on! MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Perfect Blogger: The Ultimate Blogging Course For Perfectionists Get Out Of Your Own Way: A Mini-Course For Master Procrastinators Work With Me - 1:1 Mindset Coaching Self-Coaching Scholars The Life Coach School Podcast Rich Babe Academy Manifestation Babe Podcast

I get so many emails from readers and listeners saying that they can relate to what I talk about on the podcast but they don't think they're a perfectionist. So I thought it was about time that I explained what I mean when I talk about perfectionism! Perfectionism is something that underlies every single podcast episode I've ever recorded, but I've never actually done an episode on exactly what perfectionism is and how to overcome it. In this episode, I'm diving into the perfectionist mindset and talking about where it comes from, how to tell if you've got it and how to move out of it. I hope you find it helpful!To find out more make sure you visit the show notes. MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Perfect Blogger: The Ultimate Blogging Course For Perfectionists Work With Me - 1:1 Mindset Coaching Episode 26: The Power of Self-Image Episode 41: My Fitness Journey + How I Created A Growth Mindset

At the beginning of 2018, I set myself an 'impossible' goal of making $500,000 in my business. The first 8 months of 2018 have taught me SO much about myself and have been a steep learning curve, so I thought I'd share it all with you. I've learned an incredible amount about myself and my beliefs already, as well as what it means to work towards a goal without knowing exactly how you're going to achieve it. I hope you find this helpful and if you're working towards a big goal, I have no doubt you'll be able to relate a lot of this! To find out more make sure you visit the show notes.

Over the last few years of my personal development journey, I've seen myself sabotage my goals in just about every way imaginable - some more obvious than others. In this week's podcast episode I'm sharing 15 reasons that you're not achieving your goals, particularly if you're a perfectionist! This was a fun one for me to record because it really reminded me just how many ways we undermine our own success and I hope you get a lot from it. MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Find out more about my coaching program Tim Ferriss fear-setting exercise Episode 26: The Power of Self-Image Episode 22: How Personal Development Helped Me Overcome Self-Doubt

In the last two years, I've experienced an incredible amount of growth - both in myself and in my business. And in the last two years, I've started investing - both in myself and in my business. It's no coincidence. Without investing in myself I would not be where I am today. I believe that you don't NEED to invest money in yourself to get to where you want to go but it for sure speeds up the process and makes it a million times easier. At least that's been my experience! In this podcast episode I'm sharing every investment I've made over the last two years so that I can tell you what the process is like from my perspective, including how I make decisions, how I know how much to spend, how I know whether something will be worth it etc. I also chat about the MAGIC that investing in myself has created as well as all the unexpected opportunities and relationships that have flowed from it. My hope with this episode is to give you an inside look at the things that have made all the difference in my personal and business growth. And by doing so, I hope I inspire you to start investing in yourself so you too can make your dreams a reality. Everything mentioned in this podcast episode (and there are A LOT of things) can be found in the show notes at smart-twenties.com/episode42.

For years I was completely trapped in an all-or-nothing mindset when it came to exercise. I was either working out everyday of the week or not at all. I couldn't make it through more than four weeks of a fitness program without abandoning it (and then I had to start back at Week 1 so I could do it 'properly'). And I always beat myself up for not doing what I'd planned. I always thought my issue was motivation, but it wasn't. My issue was that I was so focused on the results and so scared to waste effort that I pulled back whenever it looked like I might not be successful. That way, I could point to my lack of effort, rather than my lack of worth, as the cause of failure. But it also meant that I spent a lot of time struggling with very little to show for it. About two years ago I began experimenting with the way I approached fitness and over time, I managed to find a formula that has allowed me to create a growth mindset and stay consistent without the struggle. In this podcast episode, I'm sharing the things I did to get myself out of an all-or-nothing mindset and I hope you find it helpful! MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Episode 10 - The Fear of Wasting Effort

In the last month I've spent a lot of time out of my comfort zone, I've started to make big changes in my business and I've been settling into a new routine. It's been messy AF (as always!) but it's also been a great month - not because of any particular accomplishment I can point to, but because it feels like part of a bigger evolution. And that feels pretty magical. In this week's podcast episode I'm chatting through the highs and lows of the month as well as what I've been working on, thinking about and struggling with. I hope you enjoy it! MENTIONED IN THE PODCAST Erin May Henry Self-Coaching Scholars At Home With… Aisha Tyler's Interview on The Tim Ferriss Show The Life Coach School Podcast My instagram account

A few weeks ago, I was feeling really lost with my blog. Again. Even though I'd only recently revamped the way that I was producing content, I still felt something was off. I was putting a heaps time into my blog and yet it was stagnating. I knew it was time to reexamine the way I was doing things and when I saw The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss in the book store, I knew it would be the perfect book to help. I originally read The 4-Hour Work Week a few years ago, as an audiobook, and learned A LOT from it. But because I didn't do the journaling exercises, those lessons were quickly forgotten and my life stayed about the same. This time around, I went to this book with highlighters and tabs in hand, and it's completely transformed the way I approach my business and my personal life. And I'm going to be sharing those lessons with you! The 4-Hour Work Week is a book with a gimmicky title - but please don't let that put you off. It's really just a book about how to be effective and actually enjoy your life, rather than working for work's sake and accumulating stuff. And if you're anything like me, you have a lot to learn! If you're interested in reading the book (which I 100% recommend), I advise getting yourself a physical copy so you can really digest all the wisdom in this book and do the journaling exercise - the magic in this book is in the application! MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE The Tim Ferriss Show Podcast The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss Tim Ferriss' Fear-Setting Exercise The 4-Hour Body by Tim Ferriss The 4-Hour Chef by Tim Ferriss Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss My podcast episode on Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss How I make the most of self-help books My instagram account

Until recently, I did my best to hide my obsession with self-help from my friends. I was scared people would think there was something wrong with me - why else would I be trying to improve myself? If you've ever felt ashamed for being into self-help, you're not alone! In this episode, I'm chatting about the stigma around self-help, whether I talk about it with my friends and how I stopped feeling ashamed for being a self-help junkie. You can find everything I mention in the show notes. MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE 16personalities.com INFJ personality type Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

It's no secret I'm a BIG fan of morning routines. Since I've already written a few blog posts about what to do in the morning, I thought it was time I talk about how to do it. The reality is that a morning routine doesn't need to be elaborate to have a huge impact on your productivity and your willpower. There are simple changes you can make to your current morning routine (no matter what it is) that will help you get more out of each day. And I'm sharing them with you in this episode. To find everything I mention in this podcast episode, make sure you visit the show notes here. And if you'd like to learn more about the Promote Your Blog Workshop, click here to get the details and sign up.

I'm not sure about you, but I always find the middle of the year to be a great time to stop and reflect on how the year's been going and what's to come. So that's what I've been doing. As most of you already know, this year I'm working towards an 'impossible' goal - to make $500,000 in my business in 2018. And I've found myself wanting to sneakily pull away from this goal so that I don't have to fail at it. But I'm not letting myself do that and in this episode I'm sharing the process I've been going through to recommit to my challenging goal. I hope you enjoy it!

Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill is considered by many to be one of the most influential business and personal development books ever written. Being the self-development junkie I am, I of course got myself a copy! The first time I read it, however, I didn't really get much from it. It was a few years ago and while I made my way through the book I did so without really engaging with it. While I felt inspired at some level, I didn't put any of Napoleon Hill's advice into practice, I quickly forgot everything I'd learned and was left believing that perhaps this book had been overhyped. But a couple of months ago, I saw this book on my shelf when I was packing for a holiday and decided to take it with me. Mainly because I'd been learning a lot about the law of attraction and this book comes up a lot in that context too. Long story short, it felt like I was reading a completely different book to the one I was the first time (even though it was the exact same copy) and took so many lessons away from it - many of which I've put into practice. This book is challenging to summarise, as the magic of this book can really only by discovered by reading it cover-to-cover. So instead, I'm sharing the biggest lessons I learned from this book and how I've been applying them to my life. I hope you enjoy it! And to find everything I mention in the episode, make sure you visit the show notes here.

In June I decided to take a step back from everything I've been doing in my business and figure out where I should be spending my time. To do it, I asked myself a question that came from The Four-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss - "What are the 20% of activities that are yielding 80% of my results?". After having a good look at everything I was doing, I realised that a few months ago I decided to make my content creation process more time intensive. And while I do love spending time making content, I didn't make this decision for the right reason - although I didn't know it at the time. I was self-sabotaging. By keeping myself busy with the easy stuff, I didn't have enough time to do the challenging stuff. The put myself out there stuff. The risk rejection stuff. The grow my business stuff. And I've realized that if I want to achieve my impossible goal, I need to make more room in my calendar for the activities that will lead to that. Since I get the most love from you guys about my podcast and my Instagram account, that's where I'll be spending most of my time. At least for the next few months while I test out a new way of doing things! But the good news is that I've decided to do more podcast episodes. And, because I'm no longer doing my daily vlog, I thought it'd be fun to give you guys a monthly update in podcast form. I hope you enjoy it! MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE The Four-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Lucky Bitch by Denise Duffield-Thomas Meditations by Marcus Aurelius The Curated Closet by Anuschka Rees Tim Ferriss Fear-Setting Exercise

As many of you know, when I first started my blog I was studying full-time and working part-time. When I finished studying, I was working full-time whilst trying to grow my blog. And it wasn't easy! Gaining momentum can be challenging when you only have a couple of hours each day, but it can be done! Over the last five years I've done my fair share of experimenting and have had to figure out how to make the most of the limited time I had - and in this episode I'm sharing it all with you. If you've been struggling to make time for your side hustle (or maybe you haven't even been able to begin), listen to this episode to get my best advice on how to use the limited time you have. If you want my help growing your blog, make sure you find out more and sign up for my Grow Your Blog Workshop by clicking here. Registration will close strictly at midnight (EDT) on Friday, 29 June 2018 and I'll be teaching you everything you need to do to set your blog up for success (as well as how to deal with fear of judgement and perfectionism). And as usual, you can find everything mentioned in this podcast episode in the show notes.

It's normal to feel discouraged when things aren't turning out the way you'd planned but that doesn't mean it's fun! But the thing is - if you quit and give up, you're only creating more discouragement. Which is exactly what you're trying to avoid. So learning how to manage your mind is SO important. In this episode I'm sharing: - What creates the feeling of discouragement and how to get yourself out of that emotion - Why it's normal to feel discouraged when you start something new and how to manage your expectations without losing hope or aiming too low - How setting effort-based goals, rather than results-based goals, can help you persist through the initial stages of something new - Why gratitude is so powerful and simple ways to practice it - And more! If you've been feeling discouraged when it comes to growing your blog, make sure you find out more and sign up for my Grow Your Blog Workshop by clicking here. Registration will close strictly at midnight (EDT) on Friday, 29 June 2018 and I'll be teaching you everything you need to do to set your blog up for success (as well as how to deal with fear of judgement and perfectionism). And as usual, you can find everything mentioned in this podcast episode in the show notes.

After spending the last two weeks listening to just about every seminar Jim Rohn ever gave (thanks YouTube!) I've been inspired to dedicate time to reading everyday. Even though I love reading, in the past I've really struggled to make consistent time for it and I've always had a lot of very good reasons (excuses) as to why I can't fit it in. But I'm managed to get back into the habit by making a few key mindset shifts and doing a few very simple things, so I thought I'd share them with you! So in this podcast episode, I'm sharing how to read more books. I hope you find it helpful! And to find out more about anything I mention in this podcast episode, make sure you visit the show notes.

Blogging has been one of the most powerful personal development tools I've ever come across, it's enabled me to become more confident, to inspire others, to make money and helped me figure out what to do with my life. So it's not surprising I'm a HUGE advocate of blogging. In this episode, I'm sharing exactly why I recommend starting a blog - even if you don't have ambitions to become a successful blogger. If you're interested in starting a blog, make sure you sign up for my Start Your Blog Workshop this weekend. CLICK HERE to find out more and sign up! I don't know if or when I'll be doing something like it again.

I started Smart Twenties in 2013 and at the time, I had no confidence in myself whatsoever. Starting a blog brought up insecurities I never even knew I had and those insecurities kept me small and stuck for a long time. Five years on, I still struggle with many of the insecurities I had when I first started but I've learned how to manage them and how to keep myself moving forward. In this episode, I share the biggest lessons I've learned and how you can move past your fears - if you have the same ones I had! If you've been wanting to start a blog, make sure you join my Start Your Blog Workshop that's coming up on 10 June 2018. Click here to find out more and sign up.

At the beginning of 2018, I set myself an 'impossible' goal of making $500,000 in my business. The first 5 months of 2018 have been a rollercoaster ride filled with failure and self-sabotage, so I thought I'd share it all with you. I've learned an incredible amount about myself and my beliefs already, as well as what it means to work towards a goal without knowing exactly how you're going to achieve it. I hope you find this helpful and if you're working towards a big goal, I have no doubt you'll be able to relate. To find out more make sure you visit the show notes. And if you want to sign up for my Start Your Blog Workshop that will be happening in the coming weeks make sure you click here.