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If You're Starting New Habits in 2024

2024-03-1107:28

It's March already: have you been consistent with the new habits you wrote out for yourself back in January? If not, it's not too late to start doing them today! In this episode, we talk about how to make habits stick one at a time. Hope you enjoy! Books Mentioned: Atomic Habits by James Clear

Me, Myself, and Imposter Syndrome - How to ACTUALLY Deal with Imposter Syndrome

2024-01-2220:25

We've all felt like we don't belong. Sometimes we accomplish what we want and then we think to ourselves "do I really deserve this?" or "who am I to be doing this?". If you've ever been through those questions in your head, you've most likely encountered a little something called "Imposter Syndrome". In this episode, we talk about how to deal with it once and for all, and proceed into the new year confidently! BOOKS MENTIONED: "The Untethered Soul" by Michael A. Singer "Don't Believe Everything You Think" by Joseph Nguyen

If You're STARTING SOMETHING NEW in 2024

2024-01-1537:09

Happy New Year! We can all feel that this will be a great year, right? Let's remain hopeful as we approach the end of January, AKA when most New Years resolutions dissolve. If you're already feeling behind on your goals and resolutions, this episode is for you! Books Mentioned: "The War of Art" by Steven Pressfield "The 5 Second Rule" by Mel Robbins "The High 5 Rule" by Mel Robbins "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill

A NEW Way of Looking at Your Emotions in 2024

2024-01-0418:53

Our emotions can get the best of us most of the time. Sometime we even doing things without really thinking about the impact of our choices. There has to be some way of taking back control of our emotions, right? In this episode, we discuss a new perspective that we can utilize to shift the emotional control back into our hands. Hope you enjoy! BOOKS MENTIONED: "Bending Reality" by Victoria Song "You're Too Good to Feel This Bad" by Nate Dallas

What's the difference between a Fixed and Growth Mindset?

2023-11-0616:03

How's your mindset? They say it's the bedrock of all that we do and our purpose, but when was the last time you checked in on it? Drawing inspiration from both books and movies today, hopefully this will be a reminder which mindset will benefit you most! Books Mentioned: "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" by Dr. Carol Dweck ~~~~~ A podcast dedicated to help reassure & remind you of the potential that you have, through books & life experiences. New episodes (mostly) every Monday ~~~~~ Let's Connect! Email: rummelreq@gmail.com ~~~~~ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sarcasticallyoptimistic Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/4asup7vh Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y573saf2 Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/hdayyhu3 Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/mvb7htaa

You are a Coffee Bean

2023-10-2313:47

The title, as weird as it sounds, wasn't supposed to be a direct attack on you as a person. I remembered a strange analogy that I read in a book years ago. Although strange, it holds some value...right? ~~~~~ New episodes (mostly) every Monday ~~~~~ Let's Connect! Email: rummelreq@gmail.com ~~~~~ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/sarcasticallyoptimistic Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/4asup7vh Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/y573saf2 Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/hdayyhu3 Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/mvb7htaa

Life is like a Las Vegas Buffet

2023-10-1616:02

Las Vegas buffets are notorious for many things. But probably not an analogy to life. Let's talk about a new perspective that you can adopt in your own life to make way for more abundance.

Don't Fall For This Productivity Trap

2023-10-0913:12

We live in era where productivity is hailed and put on the highest pedestal. Everywhere we look on social media: tips to be less distracted, life hacks to make you happier, how to save 3 seconds off of your phone's charging time, etc. We all want to be more efficient and productive. But does that guarantee more happiness? Hope you enjoy! Books Mentioned:"Four Thousand Weeks" By Oliver Burkeman ~ New episodes (mostly) every Monday ~ Email: rummelreq@gmail.com ~ Available on all music/podcast streaming platforms! Youtube: @SarcasticallyOptimistic IG: @sarcasticallyoptimisticpodcast

The Key Lesson We Can All Take Away From Summer

2023-10-0312:10

How was your Summer? Was it exciting? Boring? Eventful? Now that Fall is in full swing, we can't help but miss the adventurous part of Summer. But what makes it a season worth missing and what can we learn from it? Hope you enjoy! ~ New episodes (mostly) every Monday ~ Email: rummelreq@gmail.com ~ Available on all music/podcast streaming platforms! Youtube: @SarcasticallyOptimistic IG: @sarcasticallyoptimisticpodcast

For Those Who Feel UNMOTIVATED or UNINSPIRED

2023-05-2918:36

The feeling of being "inadequate" or not enough is common nowadays. It can even be a daily feeling for most of us. This episode is meant to give you some encouragement. A reminder that you ~can~ do the things you envision for yourself accomplishing. Hope it helps.~New episodes every Monday~Email: rummelreq@gmail.com~Available on all music/podcast streaming platforms!Youtube: @SarcasticallyOptimistic IG: @sarcasticallyoptimisticpodcast

You're Not Lazy

2023-05-2240:16

You know that person that has 20 tabs open and can't get a single task done? If the answer is "yeah, it's me" then this episode is for you. There's no need to flip the table when the work gets tough. That's a nice table! In this episode, we discuss how to get over procrastination ruts and how to improve your overall productivity. This is not only a message for students, rather to anyone who experiences obstacles in getting things done.Books Mentioned:"The ONE Thing" by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan"Essentialism" by Greg McKeown"Make Time" by Jake Knapp & John Zeratsky~New episodes every Monday! :)~Email: rummelreq@gmail.com~Available on all music/podcast streaming platforms!Youtube: @SarcasticallyOptimistic IG: @sarcasticallyoptimisticpodcast

Is Your Past Holding You Back?

2023-05-1518:28

When was the last time that you thought about the past? Did you reflect on if it has had an impact in your life now? This episode is an extension of "Your Teachers Were Wrong About You" and delves a bit deeper into how we can reframe our past in a positive light, even when the past is a scary place. ~~~~~~~New episodes (mostly) every Monday! :)~~~~~~~CONTACT ME Email: rummelreq@gmail.com~~~~~~~Youtube: @SarcasticallyOptimistic IG: @sarcasticallyoptimisticpodcast

How to Be The "Main Character" of Your Life

2023-04-1725:59

Ever hear people call themselves the "main character"? Have you ever felt confident enough to call yourself that? In this episode, we dive into what steps we can take to actually embody what a main character is. Life's too short to be a background extra.Books Mentioned:"A Million Miles in a Thousand Years" by Donald Miller~~~~~~~WHO IS THIS PODCAST FOR? Whether you are a teenager, 20-something, 30-something, or beyond: feeling lost or hopeless in life is a timeless feeling. This podcast is a reminder that you can do it, no matter what life throws at you.~~~~~~~New episodes (mostly) every Monday! :)~~~~~~~Email: rummelreq@gmail.comYoutube: @SarcasticallyOptimistic Instagram: @sarcasticallyoptimisticpodcast

Your Teachers Were Wrong About You

2023-04-1026:59

Imagine this: you run into your old middle school teacher at the store. How do you feel? What emotions do you associate with this person? What core memories do you share with them? It all depends on if you label them as "good" or "bad". This was a "bad" teacher in my life. In this episode, we talk about why the universe allowed this cameo to happen in a different chapter of life. Will we let the past define us or refine us?-------New episodes (mostly) every Monday! :)-------Let's connect!rummelreq@gmail.com-------Follow on...Youtube: @SarcasticallyOptimistic IG: @sarcasticallyoptimisticpodcast

It's Not Your Fault You're Overwhelmed

2023-04-0322:10

Have you recently felt more overwhelmed than usual? Do you miss the "good days" when you were younger with little-to-no responsibilities? Hitting the age when you have to decide for yourself what to eat, wear, do, etc. can be really scary. And this episode is to remind you that you aren't alone in being afraid. Hope you enjoy!-------New episodes (mostly) every Monday! :)-------Let's connect!rummelreq@gmail.com-------Follow on...Youtube: @SarcasticallyOptimistic IG: @sarcasticallyoptimisticpodcast

Pride vs. Ego: What's the Difference & How to Identify Them

2023-03-1326:30

Ever hear the words "arrogant", "conceited", or "narcissistic"? Hopefully, none of those words were directed at you. We all want to stand out in our own way, but we all know individuals who believe in themselves a little ~too~ much. Being "humble" is the general solution to curing arrogance, but is it really that easy to cure? Is having pride in oneself really a bad thing? Who the heck is "ego"? Isn't that the critic in Ratatouille?? Books Mentioned:"Ego is the Enemy" by Ryan Holiday-------New episodes every Monday! :)-------Let's connect!rummelreq@gmail.com-------Follow on...Youtube: @SarcasticallyOptimistic IG: @sarcasticallyoptimisticpodcast

The Top 5 REGRETS of the Dying (and How You Can Avoid Them!)

2023-03-0643:25

What do people who are on their deathbeds look back on when reflecting on their lives? Luckily, a nurse has collected enough answers from her late patients to answer just that question. We dive deep into each of the top 5 regrets and come actionable solutions to prevent you from having them in the first place!Original article:https://bronnieware.com/blog/regrets-of-the-dying/-------New episodes every Monday! :)-------Let's connect!rummelreq@gmail.com-------Follow on...Youtube: @SarcasticallyOptimistic IG: @sarcasticallyoptimisticpodcast

choose your battles in life (not all of them are worth fighting)

2023-02-2715:28

The Rascal Flatts were right when they said "life is a highway". But the reality is that life is also a warzone. Well, not literally. More emotionally. Every day, we experience something that tests our willingness to keep going and be our best selves. Hard times will come into your life, no matter what you do. A small interaction may ruin your day. But when these small battles do occur (because they will): are they really worth your energy to fight? New episodes every Monday! :)Let's connect!rummelreq@gmail.comFollow on...Youtube: @SarcasticallyOptimistic IG: @sarcasticallyoptimisticpodcast

are you doing what you want or what others want for you? (it's not too late to take control of your life again)

2023-02-2023:25

This episode is a little more nuanced than usual: are you separating your own wants and desires from those others want and desire for you? In other words, are you allowing the outside world to steer your life or are you actually in control? It's okay if you don't! That's part of the world we live in now. But we can always decide to take control now and steer our own ship.New episodes every Monday! :) Let's connect!rummelreq@gmail.comFollow on...Youtube: @SarcasticallyOptimistic IG: @sarcasticallyoptimisticpodcast

you will die (but we all will, and that's okay)

2023-02-1325:30

"Memento mori" is a term that comes up a lot in Stoicism and Philosophy, but what does it mean? This episode wasn't meant to be dark but rather shed some light on how temporary life can be and a reminder to appreciate the time that you have. Hope you enjoy it!Email me and let's connect!rummelreq@gmail.com

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