Inspiring Women Weekly

142 I Feel Like Quitting: A Real Conversation

We are on episode 142 of this podcast, and can I be honest with you…I feel like quitting.  Well, maybe I should say, I felt like quitting.  I’m over it now, but I figured it was time that we have a real discussion about how I feel sometimes during this endeavor.  Feeling like quitting is natural, we all have feelings.  The question is what do you do with those feelings?  In today’s episode I’m going to discuss with you why I feel like quitting sometimes, why I don’t quit, and things you should keep in mind when you feel like quitting.  And I hope to inspire you to hang in there.

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141 Just One of Them Days: How to Deal with Other People's Mood

During my many years of counseling, one question that I’m often asked is “how do I not let their mood impact me?”  I’ve been asked this by many women who are dealing with their husband, boyfriend, parents, friends, and even co-workers and their negative mood.  It can be hard sometimes to deal with other people and not be impacted by their negativity.  It’s contagious sometimes.  So today I want to answer the question and give you a few tips on how to not let other people’s mood or attitude bring you down and I hope to inspire you to stay in your zone.

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Replay: Handling Mom Guilt: Give Yourself a Break

This mother's day I want to hit you with a throwback.  This is episode 29 where I talk about mom guilt, and yes, this episode is for you, even if you aren't a mom.  If having children is something you think you'll do one day, then this episode is for you too!   

140 I Am Enough: How to Deal With Feelings of Inadequacy

Have you ever felt less than?  Like you were lacking something that you needed to be great?  Like you weren’t quite adequate for the occasion?  Have you ever felt like you weren’t enough?  Well, if you can relate, this episode is just for you.  In today’s episode we are going to talk about feelings of inadequacy that we may feel once in a while or all the time.  And I’m going to share with you my three step system to help you deal with these feelings of inadequacy and help you realize just how great you are.  And I hope to inspire you to stop, look, and listen.

139 Overachievers Anonymous: How to Achieve in a Healthy Way

Overachievers are people who do great things but still need to accomplish more. Even though they attain more success than the vast majority of people, they are never satisfied and always strive to accomplish more. Does that sound like you? No matter how well you do, no matter much you achieve. No matter what boxes you check off your to do list, it’s never enough. Being an overachiever can lead to great success, but it can also lead to a great amount of stress. In today’s episode I want to help my overachievers out there learn how to strive for greatness in a more healthy way. I’m going to give you a few tips on how to manage success so that you don’t burn out. And I hope to inspire you to be a healthy achiever.

138 Procrastinators Anonymous: How to Break the Procrastination Habit

So which one are you?  Are you a procrastinator?  You know, someone who waits until the last minute to get things done and puts all this stress and pressure on themselves up until the very last second.  Or are you an overachiever who constantly puts pressure on themselves to go above and beyond in every aspect of their life?  Let’s add a third option in here: are you a procrastinating overachiever?  Someone who has ideas for days and puts pressure on themselves, but due to that pressure they procrastinate and wait to get things done because it’s so stressful?  Whew, that’s a lot.  Well if you’re any or all of these, the next two episodes are for you.  Today’s episode, procrastinators anonymous and next week’s episode overachievers anonymous will address these issues.  In today's episode, I want to help you break the unhealthy procrastination cycle.  I know, I know, you think that you do your best work when you procrastinate, but I promise you, there is a better and less stressful way.  We are going to discuss why you procrastinate and how to do things differently and I hope to inspire you to quit waiting.

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Replay: Stop Listening to THEM!

Hey guys...so this replay is so necessary right now!  Be careful who you listen to.  Not everyone who sounds good is worth your time and energy.  Please listen to this episode and see how it applies to your life.  I hope you've enjoyed listening to me and that what I say helps you each day!

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137 Age Ain't Nothing But A Number

I think Aaliyah said it best when she said “age ain’t nothing but a number.”  Now she was singing about something a lil different from what I’m talking about.  She was talking about love and relationships, but today I’m talking about your age in relation to your dreams and goals.  Now, we’ve talked about this before, but I see it far too often to not address it again.  Today we are going to talk about the unhealthy thought patterns related to age and success and I’ll help you learn what you should be telling yourself to help you be your best regardless of your age.  And I hope to inspire you to pace yourself.

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136 Adulting 501: Setting Boundaries With Your Parents

Today, class is in session!  We are going to talk about a major part of adulting and probably one of the most difficult aspects of growing into yourself which is setting boundaries with your parents.  It can be hard for parents to realize that their children are now adults and it can be hard for adult children to behave as adults with their parents and this cycle can lead to an unhealthy relationship.  So in today’s episode I want to help you, teach you, school you in how to set healthy boundaries with some of the most difficult folks to do so with…your mom and dad.  And I hope to inspire you to set some boundaries.

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135 The Power of Authenticity: How Being Authentic Can Change Your Life!

The American poet E.E. Cummings once said “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.”  Being yourself sounds so simple, but in today’s society, it’s rather hard.  To be free to think how you want, live how you want, and be how you want, is true freedom.  So why are so many of us not living this way?  Authenticity is the goal.  To be genuine and real in everything you do.  And to be this way in a society where being alike is more popular than ever is challenging, but it is still very possible for you to live an authentic life.  In today's episode, we are going to discuss ways you can become more authentic and basically change your life for the better and I hope to inspire you to use your power.