166. Perfectionism & Achieving Impossible Goals

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480. Motivation is a Fuckboy - How to Follow Through Without It

Have you built your entire life around waiting for motivation to text you back? In this episode, I explain why motivation is a fuckboy and why relying on it is the reason you start and stop, stall out, or never follow through on the things that matter most to you. Motivation feel ...  Show more

479. Coaching Hotline: How to Say No When You Fear Being Rude & When You Can't Change Your Thoughts Yet

Do you worry that saying no makes you rude, selfish, or a bad person? In this Coaching Hotline episode, I break down why what you’ve been taught to call “politeness” is often just people pleasing in disguise, and how that conditioning keeps you stuck in self doubt. Then I answer ...  Show more

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