Listener Q&A: How to Be Consistent, Advice for Aspiring Podcasters, Juggling Multiple Priorities, and Preparing for Success

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In this ask-me-anything style episode, you’re driving today’s topics. It’s been a minute since I’ve checked in with a life update and have answered your questions on air. We’re switching things up and I’m excited to hear your questions coming directly from your voices, and you asked some fantastic questions.

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In this episode, I talk about...

  • The personal and business changes I’m navigating.
  • Advice for aspiring podcasters.
  • Ways to get back on track with your healthy habits.
  • How to keep your peace when there’s negative energy in your living space.
  • Juggling multiple jobs and goals while making time for self-care.

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Listener Q&A

How can I be consistent after taking time off from personal development?

A common misconception with personal development is that we need to be “on” and take in new information all the time. I believe the beauty comes in giving yourself downtime and allowing space for reflection and application of your new habits. If you find yourself not wanting to participate in personal development, use that time to absorb what you’ve already learned, and practice implementing what you’ve learned in small ways.

When you’re ready to jump back in, I recommend starting with one habit or ritual at a time, and implementing the habit loop to help you be more consistent. The habit loop is a way to reinforce habits. It usually starts with a cue or something to remind you of the action you want to take. This visual reminder prompts you to follow a set routine. Once you’ve been consistent with the set routine, you can then reward yourself to reinforce the behavior.

how to be consistent using the habit loop

What advice do you have for aspiring podcasters?

The number one tip I have for aspiring podcasters is to get very clear on what your message is. What do you want to say? Who do you want to say it to? Why would they want to listen? The intersection of the answers to those three questions should be the basis of your podcast and should drive your strategy.

It also depends on what your goals are. If your goal is to grow your podcast and reach a large audience, it is imperative that you are able to be consistent when publishing new episodes. Determine what schedule works for you, and stick to it so your people know when to expect content from you.

How do I deal with negative energy in my household?

This is a very common situation, one that I’ve experienced a few times myself. It is so hard when you share a space, to have the energies of others that don’t align with your energy. So I hear you. I’m also not sure if you have your own room, or your own space, if you do have your own space whether that is a full room or a section of a room, I recommend protecting that space of yours as much as you can.

Opening windows to let air circulate and get some of that energy out, sweeping your space from back to front, to move some of that energy out, minimizing clutter so there are fewer spaces and things for that energy to cling on to and hide in. Also when I’ve had difficult living situations, those were the times I went all-in on my mindfulness practices to ensure that the space I held within myself was as peaceful as possible, because that is the only thing we can truly control. And depending on the situation and relationship you have with the people you live with, you can also try talking to them about it, and sharing how you feel so you can move forward together.

How can I maintain my self-care rituals while working full-time and running a business?

When you have this much on your plate, prioritization is your best friend. As someone who also works full-time while running a business, I’ve found having dedicated self-care time in the morning before doing any of my jobs is how I’m able to be most consistent. For me, that usually includes doing some form of meditation, journaling, reading, and movement before my workday begins but you can tailor to focus on the practices that best suit you.

Quote that reads "you can do anything, but you can't do it all at once. That's why having seasons of focus is so important."

If I were you, I would implement seasons of focus. So if there is a season at your job that is really busy, or important for your performance or ability to get promoted if that’s what you want, then it’s okay to focus on that and do what you need to do to keep your business steady until you can devote more energy to it. On the flip side, if you have a slower season at work when you are able to hold things steady at work and do what you need to do to meet expectations and devote some extra energy to your business.

Try having one main goal that you’re focusing on at a time that you are devoting your brainpower to, and in the other areas doing what you need to do to keep it afloat. Breaking your goals down into achievable steps, focusing on one achievable step that you’ve prioritized, and keeping the other areas afloat can be an effective way to balance multiple priorities.

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