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Sorry to break it to you, but when you complain too much about something, you are essentially complaining about yourself. We all encounter reasons to complain: bad weather, tough business decisions, bad boss, challenging relationships, demanding clients, health issues… We've all been there because life is a series of events often beyond our control. However, that doesn’t mean we don’t have agency in how we respond to these events. There's a gap between stimulus and our response — and within that space lies the power we can wield. The power to choose between: ❌ complaining (not very productive) or ✅ taking action towards solutions (productive). In a way, excessive complaining reflects a lack of self-awareness and an inability to take responsibility for your own circumstances, and is often just a way to externalize blame. This isn't to suggest we should suppress anger and frustration; they're normal human emotions. What we should suppress is our immediate and passive response to them, which results in endless complaining. Instead, we should invest our time and energy into more productive pursuits that drive positive change. 💪 P.S. Thanks Noah Kagan and Laura Roeder for the inspiration and a great episode! P.P.S. The statement in the image is actually (and sadly) true. It’s a finding from Will Bowen, best-selling author of “A Complaint Free World.”

Episode 502 of Unsellable Houses is locked! I have cut countless episodes for multiple series on HGTV. Here are a few thoughts from the edit bay. 1. Drill, Drill, Drill!!! While most of HGTV's shows are fairly formulaic by design. They give me the opportunity to drill the fundamentals of editing. How can I tell this story a little bit differently? How clean can I get my timeline? Can I better organize my projects to make things run more smoothly? Can I level up my communication skills with my team?  There is always room for improvement and it's the simple projects that allows me to take the time to really get better at the fundamentals. 2. Leap Frog - I love a good challenge in the edit bay, but I am human, and I do get fatigued. While big budget, big client shows are super fun, they also consist of long days, notes that seem to go on forever, and the pressure of trying to create something new and exciting for my viewers. Sometimes this can be a bit too much and I need a break. That is why leap frogging projects from a challenging project, to something a little more predictable like my HGTV projects is great for my mental health, social health, and physical health. So with that said: Kick your feet up, take a break, and check out Unsellables Season 5 on HGTV.  I hope it relaxes you and inspires you to do something great with your home.

I recently watched an episode of Cesar 911, and something really interesting stood out. One of the family members was on the verge of giving up on their dog, feeling like there was no way to fix the behaviour issues. But with Cesar's help and, more importantly, through empathy and understanding, they were able to turn things around. It made me think: How do we approach people in business? When a situation with someone feels difficult or awkward, or a relationship isn't clicking, the easy route is to write it off. But, just like with that family and their dog, success comes when we stop, take a breath, and really understand where the other person is coming from. Whether it's a client or a colleague, taking the time to empathise with their struggles, their motivations, or even the challenges they're facing can change everything. Cesar helped the family see the dog's behaviour from a new perspective. And that's what we need to do in our own relationships: meet people where they're at and work from there. It's incredible what empathy can unlock. I'm lucky because Lilah and Cotton remind me of this daily. While they're definitely not designing any websites or solving problems, they do teach me that a little bit of understanding goes a long way. It's a simple truth: when we take the time to really connect, the results are always better. (Pic of Lilah and Cotton to brighten your feed!) 🐾

Navigating the landscape of long-term care can often feel like venturing into uncharted territory. With misconceptions abound and horror stories that can sometimes scare rather than prepare, it's crucial to arm yourself with knowledge. Let's demystify the costs and care stages, ensuring you and your loved ones can make informed decisions about the future. Check out this clip from our most recent episode “Fact or Fear? The Real Costs of Long-Term Care”: #WEMoneyTalk #LongTermCare #FinancialPlanning #WealthManagement

Navigating the landscape of long-term care can often feel like venturing into uncharted territory. With misconceptions abound and horror stories that can sometimes scare rather than prepare, it's crucial to arm yourself with knowledge. Let's demystify the costs and care stages, ensuring you and your loved ones can make informed decisions about the future. Check out this clip from our most recent episode “Fact or Fear? The Real Costs of Long-Term Care”: #WEMoneyTalk #LongTermCare #FinancialPlanning #WealthManagement

Busy month at Agency Darlings but Meredith Fennessy Witts are back on track. 💪 Today's episode is about Imposter Syndrome. And this is a topic I didn't know much about before starting my business...but something I've become intimately familiar with. Not just in my own experience but in my work with agency founders too. It's so important to learn how to interpret it as a growth marker...as opposed to a growth block. Today we're diving into: → What % of entrepreneurs and small business owners experience imposter syndrome → Why imposter syndrome often affects high-achieving women and marginalized groups → The Dunning-Kruger effect and why more expertise can sometimes lead to more self-doubt 🎙️ Listen here: bit.ly/agencydarlings PS! We dropped TWO new episodes last week too...so if you missed those make sure to catch up before our season finale in two weeks. 👀

In this episode, Megan and Beth unpack the emotions that might come up when avoiding getting help financially because you're afraid of what you'll be told about the future. They unpack emotions of fear, avoidance, fear of the future, shame, and grief. Take a listen! https://lnkd.in/g_WC2WaR

Most people ignore these 3 questions when making a decision. Listening to the The Diary Of A CEO episode that had Dr. Layne Norton as Steven Bartlett guest, I was struck by a phrase that was used multiple times. “There are no solutions. Only trade-offs.” This was repeated by Dr. Norton a few times in the episode. I knew intuitively that it made sense but I didn’t know why or exactly what it meant. Until I read an article where the person who first used the phrase explained its meaning. Thomas Sowell is one of those few people who has made a mark in more than one field. In addition to being an economist, he is the author of “Late-Talking Children”. The book was born of his experience as a father whose son didn’t start talking until the age of four. Thomas Sowell disagrees with the idea of perfect solutions & presents they exist as utopian fantasies If a perfect solution seems to exist, it is only because these 3 questions have not been asked. 1️⃣ Compared to what? 2️⃣ At what cost? 3️⃣ What hard evidence do you have? I don’t have to be pursuing a perfect solution to be able to use this in my daily life. Even decisions that appear so obvious that they seem to make themselves contain these 3 questions. It’s just that we have answered them subconsciously & understood the trade-offs to be acceptable. Here’s the bit that struck me the hardest. We answer these questions daily & most of the times we don’t even realise it. What would we do differently if we were more mindful of these questions on just some of those occasions.

Let's tune in to the latest episode of ""Awaken Wealthy Goddess"" with host Maria Martinez as she delves into the exploration of a fulfilled life in ""Happy, Healthy, and Successful."" Join her as she uncovers the unconventional strategies that intertwine happiness, health, and success, elevating life to new heights. This isn't just your typical self-help guide; it's a dynamic roadmap designed to empower viewers on every level. Watch the full episode at https://lnkd.in/gFAgi8J9

How do we become fully ourselves, as adults, in contact with our essential depth and capacity and without being so much in the grip of the defensive patterns of personality we developed as children? ... being an adult who is in touch with their essence. Being an adult who can play. Being an adult who can be joyful. Being an adult who can find freedom in themselves. Being an adult who can not shut everything down just to make everything okay the whole time. Being an adult who can be open to people's views. Being an adult who can be accepting of difference. Being an adult who isn't trying to corral everybody into one way of doing things the whole time. Being an adult who doesn't blame everything on everyone else for whatever they're going through. Episode 356 of Turning Towards Life from Thirdspace Available as a podcast in all the podcast places, and as a video below. https://lnkd.in/eYMvAiut