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Episode 63: How To Be More Decisive

The one thing we all need to do literally every day is make decisions. So you made the right decision to listen to this one today! But for those of you plagued with indecision (like us) it can be a struggggle.

So here’s the tea: being decisive isn’t about being right, it’s about growing and learning from all of the possible outcomes. Plus making no decision is actually a decision — you’re choosing stagnation. So in this week’s episode we’re kissing our indecisiveness goodbye, so we confidently navigate our way through adulthood and get good at making decisions.



The one thing we all need to do literally every day is make decisions. So you made the right decision to listen to this one today! But for those of you plagued with indecision (like us) it can be a struggggle. 

Analysis paralysis can mess with us when it comes to making big decisions about our careers, planning big events, and even smaller things like what to watch on Netflix or where to eat. We’ve allll been there. 

But here’s the tea: being decisive isn’t about being right, it’s about growing and learning from all of the possible outcomes. Plus making no decision is actually a decision — you’re choosing stagnation. So in this week’s episode we’re kissing our indecisiveness goodbye, so we confidently navigate our way through adulthood and get good at making decisions.

Join us as we chat about:

  • Getting clear on YOUR desired outcome

  • How to be more confident in your decisions

  • Tips for avoiding choice overload

  • Why having perspective makes everything easier

  • The ultimate hack of time-boxing your choices

  • Breaking big decisions down into smaller decision trees

We hope this episode helps you slay your decisions with confidence!


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Episode 51: How To Get Out of A Rut

Winter is coming… and with almost two years of the pandemmy under our belts and the sun now setting before we even get a chance to see it (who is daylight savings ACTUALLY saving?), it can feel like we’re living in Groundhog Day. If you’re feeling stuck and stagnant, and running low on energy like us, you’ve come to the right place!



Winter is coming… and with almost two years of the pandemmy under our belts and the sun now setting before we even get a chance to see it (who is daylight savings ACTUALLY saving?), it can feel like we’re living in Groundhog Day. If you’re feeling stuck and stagnant, and running low on energy like us, you’ve come to the right place!

We’re done with languishing. So, in this week’s quickie, we’re talking how to break the cycle of being in a rut and bring the joy back into life – and from changing our mindset to creating moments of inspiration and spontaneity, we’ve got the expert-backed strategies to get you back on track.

Join us as we discuss:

  • How to know if you’re in a rut

  • Finding the source and identifying limiting beliefs

  • Getting out of your own way and taking responsibility 

  • Checking in with your emotional bank account

  • Setting manageable goals that will create momentum

  • Finding inspiration through creativity and spontaneity 

  • The life-changing effects of practicing gratitude

  • Why falling in love with change is the antidote to getting “stuck”

We hope this episode inspires you to make positive change and kick those ruts to the curb!


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Episode 50: How To Know When It’s Time To Quit

We’ve all heard the saying “quitters never win and winners never quit”…it’s a mindset instilled in us from an early age, but is it *really* true? Spoiler alert: no, it is not. Letting something go when it’s no longer right for you isn’t a weakness or a failure. Be it a job, a relationship or even a habit, making the difficult decision to quit something can be the ultimate act of self-preservation.



We’ve all heard the saying “quitters never win and winners never quit”…it’s a mindset instilled in us from an early age, but is it *really* true? Spoiler alert: no, it is not. Letting something go when it’s no longer right for you isn’t a weakness or a failure. Be it a job, a relationship or even a habit, making the difficult decision to quit something can be the ultimate act of self-preservation. 

Seriously, we’re big fans of moving on from jobs or situations that don’t serve us, and quitting has led to some of our biggest successes!

We’re living through The Great Resignation right now with North Americans quitting their jobs at record high rates, and if we’ve collectively learned anything from the last two chaotic years, it’s that our BS tolerance is at an all-time low, and we deserve to start prioritizing the things that bring us joy, growth and fulfillment. #YOLO!

So, this week we’re flipping the script on quitting and redefining success for ourselves. There’s only 24-hours in a day, let’s make sure they’re filled with the stuff that matters.

Join us as we discuss:

  • Redefining the narrative around quitting

  • Why society is entering "The Great Resignation"

  • How to know when it's time to quit

  • Our biggest lessons for letting go

  • What quitting can mean for your career and for creating new opportunities

  • Choosing yourself over toxic situations

  • How to quit well and leave on a high note

We hope this episode helps guide your decisions, and empowers you to find success on your own terms. You got this!


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Episode 42: How To Stop Overthinking Everything

If you’re an overthinker like us, worrying about the future, dwelling on the past, and overanalyzing every single decision can be totally paralyzing in your day-to-day life. Overthinking can make decision-making impossible, and it can create tons of unnecessary stress that holds us back from living a life we truly want. And TBH, it’s usually all over nothing!



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If you’re an overthinker like us, worrying about the future, dwelling on the past, and overanalyzing every single decision can be totally paralyzing in your day-to-day life. Overthinking can make decision-making impossible, and it can create tons of unnecessary stress that holds us back from living a life we truly want. And TBH, it’s usually all over nothing!

But today can literally be the day you take control of your thoughts rather than letting your thoughts control you. Spiralling thought patterns are learned, and they can also be unlearned. The key is just to identify what’s triggering your overthinking, and then work on changing your mindset. In this week’s episode we have tons of expert and research-backed advice on how to do exactly that.  

Tune in as we chat about:

  • The difference between ruminating vs worrying 

  • Why learning to just act and “think less, do more” can change your life and propel you forward

  • Why you should carve out designated time to overthink/worry

  • How to rewrite the stories you are telling yourself in your head

  • Tricks for taking back control over your thoughts 

  • Tips for challenging perfectionism

  • The 10/10/10 test for gaining perspective

  • How simple mindfulness practices can calm your racing mind

We hope this episode helps you take control of your thoughts! If you have tried and true tactics for stopping those overthinking spirals, we would LOVE to hear them, so DM us if there’s something else that’s worked for you!


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