146: Your parallel self
We’ve all got this idealised version of ourselves we compare ourselves too. But what if we used it as a tool rather than another stick to beat ourselves with?
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145: Creativity isn't selfish
Today I'm sharing a quote from the fabulous Julia Cameron which I think we all need to hear!
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144: A story about perseverance
If you don’t feel like you’re getting anywhere, you feel impatient or you’re sick of not seeing results, this one’s for you!
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143: Start with one thing
They say the grass is greener where you water it - this is what we’re diving into in today’s show, and the enormous power you have over your everyday life.
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142: On future-tripping
Our ability to vision the future is both one of our creative superpowers and weaknesses. Today we’re diving into everything future tripping!
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141: Re-writing the stories we tell ourselves
How true are the stories you tell yourself about yourself? And what can you do to change them? That’s what we’re diving into in today’s episode of The Daily Pep!
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140: What if you’re not behind?
So often, our default is to believe that we’re not doing enough, we’re not far enough along and just to be so hard on ourselves. Today we’re pressing pause and and looking at it from another angle.
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139: Life is like a burrito
I love a good analogy - and it came to me that burritos are essentially a perfect metaphor for life. So that’s where we’re exploring in today’s episode: 5 burrito life lessons!
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138: Putting yourself back into the equation
There’s this saying that if you try to please everyone you’ll end up pleasing no one. And today we’re coming at it from a completely different angle!
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137: Growth vs fixed mindset
One of the biggest myths we face as creatives is this idea of innate skill or talent. We feel like we’re either born with it or we’re not. Today I’m debunking this with and sharing all about growth vs fixed mindsets.
Episode transcript:
Good morning, Daily Peppers, and a very happy Thursday to you. You're listening to the Daily Pep, which is the only daily podcast designed to inspire, encourage, and just rebel rouse you to do the things that only you can do. So yesterday's episode was all about this feeling like we need to know all of the answers and how well, basically, that's a load of bollocks. And today I want to build on that. Now, one of the biggest myths that we face as creatives is this idea of innate skill or talent. We feel like we're either born with it or we're not. Or if we're someone who's built their skills up over time, then maybe we have these feelings of being a fraud or somehow inferior. And today I just want to explore that a little bit.
So a couple of years ago, I came across the work of psychologist Carol Dweck. Carol has done loads of work around resilience and working out what is at play when it comes to how we approach setbacks and why some people bounce back and why for others, even the smallest of setbacks can just be devastating. Within her research, she came up with two phrases which she uses to explain this, and they are growth mindset and fixed mindset. And if you're in education or if you're a teacher, there's a chance you're very familiar with this. With the fixed mindset, Kara says, people believe their basic qualities, like their intelligence or talent, are simply fixed traits. They spend their time documenting their intelligence or talent instead of developing them. And they believe that talent alone creates success without effort. And with this one, it's all about seeing our character, creativity, and skills as just fix things that we can't change.
Either we have it or we don't. On the other end of the scale is growth mindset, where she says people believe that their most basic abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work. Brains and talent are just a starting point. This view creates a love of learning and a resilience that is essential for great accomplishment. So we experiment, we thrive on challenges, and we're able to overcome setbacks. And the reason I'm talking about fixed and growth mindsets today is that I really want to undo some of the learning we have about this myth of being innately talented. Now, I'm going to be diving into ways you can build that growth mindset in future episodes, but really, the focus of today's episode is simply to provide an alternative from what so many of us grow up believing. You can build on your skills and your talents.
Success does not rely on innate ability and you can do so many things to change your mindset and how you overcome setbacks and work through things that don't go as planned. So I hope this is a bit of reassurance. I hope it's a bit of a permission slip and I hope it gets you a bit curious about what you can do. And that's it for today's episode. And if you're loving the daily pep and you'd love to get a letter from me in your inbox every week sharing the things I'm learning along my own journey to build a wholehearted life I love, be sure to sign up for my weekly emails at thathummingbirdlife.com I share the most vulnerable bits and things I don't share anywhere else with a fabulous community of courage makers and daily peppers. And rest assured you'll be in great company. So have a wonderful Thursday and I'll see you back here bright and early tomorrow morning. Take care.
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136: Keep asking questions
Today I want to remind you that not knowing all the answers doesn't make you a fraud and that following your curiosity can lead you to some of the best and most unexpected places.
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135: The gift that comes with saying no
If you struggle with people pleasing and saying no - like many of us do - today's episode is for you!
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134: Self-care doesn't have to be glamorous
Self-care has become a bit of a buzz word and it can be so easy to see it as just one more thing to add to your never ending to-do list. Today we're flipping that on its head!
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133: What if already got what you came for?
Being multi-passionate is a superpower, but we’re not brought up to feel that way. Today we’re diving into why we don’t finish projects and a totally new way of looking at it!
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132: If you struggle to finish things, this one's for you
As multi-passionate people, one of the things that holds us back the most is this projects we haven’t finished. So today I’m offering a reframe and taking the pressure off!
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Every weekday, your host - writer, coach and professional rebel-rouser - Meg Kissack helps you build a creative and wholehearted life, one day at a time. Through short and snappy insights, reminders and stories, The Daily Pep! is here to remind you you’re not alone, and that everything changes when you believe you matter. Each episode is short and snappy, designed to fit in with (or help you start) your habits and routines
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131: Find what works for you
When it comes to doing things you don’t want to do, sometimes you have to think outside the box! Today I’m sharing something that really works for me and encouraging you to find your own unconventional methods!
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130: What do you want less of?
When it comes to building a wholehearted life, the first thing we tend to think of is what we want to add to our lives. But what if you came at it from a different angle completely? How much of a difference could that make? That’s what we’re diving into in today’s episode!
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129: A compassionate approach to procrastination
We all struggle with procrastination, and so often the time we spend thinking about the thing takes longer than it would take to do the thing. Today I'm offering a compassionate reframe to get you moving!
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128: Look at how far you've come
...not how far you have yet to go! Today's daily pep is all about celebrating your wins along the way and having the enthusiasm to keep going!
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127: 3 questions to inspire your creativity
Today I'm sharing 3 questions which are helpful for if you're stuck in a creative rut, if you're starting a new project or you're feeling uninspired!
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Every weekday, your host - writer, coach and professional rebel-rouser - Meg Kissack helps you build a creative and wholehearted life, one day at a time. Through short and snappy insights, reminders and stories, The Daily Pep! is here to remind you you’re not alone, and that everything changes when you believe you matter. Each episode is short and snappy, designed to fit in with (or help you start) your habits and routines