1202: A sassy hump day pep talk

One of the things we all excel at is getting in our own way. So if you you're in need of a firm pep talk, listen up!

Episode transcript:

Good morning, Daily Peppers, and a very happy Wednesday to you. So for this hump day, sassy meg is back. In case you need a compassionate but firm, kick up the bum, and a reason to go do the scary thing. Because here's the thing, There are always gonna be very good reasons to not do the thing. Life will never line up perfectly and there will be very valid reasons to put things off. But very valid reasons can also be excuses and we only really know that if we get really honest and quiet with ourselves. The same way as there are so many reasons not to do the thing. We love justice and fairness around here.

So if we look at the other side of things, there are also many, many valid reasons to go and do the thing as well. Now you do not have to go do the thing to the best of your ability. You do not have to pick the scariest thing you could possibly do and go and do that, but you can make at least some small steps. And those small steps can be tiny. It doesn't matter. The point is of getting some momentum and putting one foot in front of the other and just getting going. So today, as you listen to this, I just want you to be honest about what in your life right now are reasons versus excuses. And try and get curious rather than judgmental.

And also cut yourself some slack. We don't do scary things because they're scary. Hard things are hard. Our brain also has a built in negativity bias. It also really wants to keep us safe. And we're also battling against our inner dream shooter. We have a lot going on here, but here's the thing. You have done hard and scary things before and you can do them again.

Try and have even 10% more faith in yourself. Look back at all the things you've done and take that tiny step today. And to go back to that Winnie the Pooh quote I think most of us have heard, you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think. Have a good one and I'll see you tomorrow.

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