Meg Kissack Meg Kissack

975: There doesn't have to be a rhyme or reason

Today’s episode is all about leaning into the end of the year with a large dose of self-compassion and grace.

 
 

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    970: Floppy days are to be expected

    Today we’re tackling our super negative self-talk, and diving into floppy days.

     
     

    Episode transcript:

    Good morning, Daily Peppers, and a very happy Monday to you. So one of the things that I've committed This year as we are traveling is to keep a bit of a daily log. So every day, I write up a couple of paragraphs at what we did, where we went Because I know that I've got a pretty shitty memory, and I know future Meg will be seriously grateful for all the recollections And also to see how it actually was versus the way that our brains can sometimes spin things in our memory. A couple of days ago, I was writing at what we'd done that day. And I realized that I started the entry by saying, well, today was a disaster. And I really had to catch myself in that moment because the day was most certainly not a disaster, Not on the grand scheme of things. I can't even remember what in particular was going on, which shows you how much of a nondisaster it was. But I think it had a lot to do with a lot of plans changing, not being able to do a load of the things we wanted to because of the weather and the ice, And just generally not being in the best of moods, which we all get.


    And the reason I'm sharing this with you today Is because I think it can be just so easy to go into catastrophizing. And seeing these kind of micro disappointments Or different things, and some massive failure or some massive big deal when they're really not. In all honesty, in hindsight, that day was a bit of a flop. But that was all it was, a flop. And honestly, Fluffy days are part of life, and they're to be expected. And even though our brains like to make us think that it's the end of the world at the time, It rarely, rarely is. I know quite a while ago here on the daily pep, I talked about how as those of us who struggle with our mental health, A bad day can feel like we're spiraling, but it can just be a blip. The same way as some shitty days Can just be a bit of a flop and not a huge failure.


    Now this is not to go all toxic positivity on you Or to make you feel bad about having those catastrophic days because we all do have them too. But it's just about keeping our dream shitter in check a bit And figuring out, okay, what actually is a failure and what isn't? And what is just something that's slightly disappointing or a bit of a let Down that we can bounce back from. So this is something to ponder over as you go about your day to day. Our brains love a problem to solve, so let it solve these 2 for you. What if it's just a blip? Or what if it's just a flop? Have a good one. Keep going. You're doing better than you think, and I'll see you tomorrow.

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    969: Let's toot our horns!

    On Fridays, we toot our horns! If you’re in need of a Friday pick-me-up, or you feel like you haven’t done enough, then today’s episode is for you.

     
     
     

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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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      968: A story about perfectionism and candles

      So often things look right on paper, and we’ve done everything we can to make them ‘right’, only to find that it just doesn’t work for us. Fear not, you’re in good company.

       
       
       

      Episode transcript:

      Good morning, Daily Peppers, and a very happy Thursday to you. Now if you've been around here for a while. You remember me talking about my many, many experiences of decluttering and getting rid of 99% of what we own In order to try out long term travel. And today, I wanna share with you a funny story about candles and perfectionism. And I've got a feeling you might be able to relate. So getting rid of 99% of the things we owned involved making sure that the things that we have on us are things that can fit In the car. We had to be pretty damn selective. We knew that we had to travel light, and I was also not gonna be responsible for a flat tire because I packed too many candles.

      And here's where perfectionism comes into it. I decided that I had to bring my 2 best candles that I would be really grateful that I bought, that smelled good, And also reminded me somewhat of home. Now I'm not one of those that needs the finest things in life, and no judgment if you are one of those people. Different things work for all of us, and that's part of the magic. But when it came to the candle selection, it's a bit of a different story because there was So much tied into it in terms of representing me trying to look after myself. I often buy candles as a way of, okay, well, if I get this candle And I like it when I do the writing project. That not only justifies the candle purchase, but it will also make me more likely to start that project, Which I think a lot of us have had with notebooks. So there was this pressure to pack the perfect candle And to bring notebooks back into it because we fucking love notebooks around here.

      It's a bit like trying to choose the perfect notebook As a way of getting into something or beginning something, but then the notebook becomes a bit intimidating. Well, let me break down the irony Of the perfectionism that is happening with this candle because my dears, my candle's too fucking strong. I mean, when I light it, I get a headache. I mean, it's not a bad problem for a candle. When I unscrew the jar, you can literally smell it everywhere. Now, like I said, In terms of what you want from a candle, that is pretty high up there, and I think we've all had candles which are really disappointing. But for an ambiance part of things, it doesn't really work because I don't get the benefits of The light and seeing it flicker because it's too strong. And I also don't get to just stare at it lovingly for a little while and just zone out Because I get a headache.

      And the reason I share this is not because I want you to get out the world's tiniest violin for me, But it is simply to point out that when we get stuck in trying to figure out the right way to do things or the best way to do things or the perfect way to do things, Even if it looks brilliant on paper, it might just not be the right thing anyway. And often our dream shitter will tell us that there is Either the right way or the wrong way, and that is simply bollocks. So if you are getting caught up in perfectionism in your own life, And if you are trying to desperately make the perfect or the right decision, the purpose of this episode is simply to give you a lighthearted Reminder that it might be right for all the wrong reasons, and sometimes the thing that makes most sense on paper Just doesn't make sense in real life. As for the candle situation, I am so glad I didn't get the 3 week version rather than the single week version. And I definitely have a newfound appreciation for the imperfect candles, for the ones that don't smell so strong But flicker beautifully. Have a good one. Here's to getting out of your own way, and I'll see you tomorrow.

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      A short, snappy and sassy daily podcast to keep your internal - and external - dreamshitters at bay!

      The Daily Pep! is the rebel-rousing, daily podcast for couragemakers, creative, multi-passionate and unconventional women.

      If you’re surrounded by people who don’t get who you are or what you do, if you want reminders you’re on the right path (no matter how scary it feels), or you’re sick of being your very own worst enemy, this is the podcast for you.

      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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      966: If you've run out of ducks, this one's for you!

      If you’re done with 2023, you’re not alone! Today I’m giving you a (probably) much needed permission slip.

       
       
       

      ABOUT THE DAILY PEP! PODCAST

       

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      The Daily Pep! is the rebel-rousing, daily podcast for couragemakers, creative, multi-passionate and unconventional women.

      If you’re surrounded by people who don’t get who you are or what you do, if you want reminders you’re on the right path (no matter how scary it feels), or you’re sick of being your very own worst enemy, this is the podcast for you.

      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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        964: Taking the pressure off this month

        At the start of what can be pretty pressured-filled month, I’m sharing something I think we all need to hear.

         
         
         

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          963: The joy of anticipation

          Today we’re celebrating the half of the journey that often goes unappreciated.

           
           
           

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            962: Schedule a snow day

            We’ve talked in the past about beast mode days and fluffy days, and today we’re adding a new type to the mix!

             
             
             

            Episode transcript!

            Good morning Daily Peppers, and a very happy Wednesday to you.


            It is officially hump day, And we're also in November. I mean, how the fuck did that happen? Before we dive into today's show, I wanna let you know that the 2024 Rebel Rousers Calendar is now available to preorder, and it is brighter and more colourful and sassier than ever. You'll recognise a lot of the quotes from the Daily Pep on there. And if you pretty much want the Daily Pep in a physical form, that is exactly what it is. You can have a sneak peek and get your copy by going to therebelrousers.com/2024calendar. And seeing the calendar on so many walls around the world last year has been a huge highlight of my year.

            So back to today's show And the fact that we are even talking about a calendar in terms of where we are in the year, this time of the year is a right funny fucker. The nights are drawing in. It can feel even harder than normal to get motivated. But it can also feel like we have a massive amount of pressure to make this year count and to get shit done by the end of the year. And if we're gonna acknowledge that this time of the year is a funny fucker, we've got to acknowledge the fact that this year in general has been a funny fucker and not necessarily in a good way. We've all dealt with so many different flavours of shit. And the problem with this time of the year is that we tend to forget that. And we tend to forget the good stuff too. We forget all the things that we have done. We focus on what we haven't done, and we go back to doing what some of us do best, and that is beating ourselves up.

            So let's just consider the rest of this year as bonus time. We have done shit. We have shown up for ourselves. We have shown up for other people, and we have tried our damn best. We often talk about courage in terms of going after things and doing the thing. But really, I think the most courageous thing that a lot of us could do right now is to lean into the season and in the areas where we have some control, just not keep pushing ourselves harder and harder and harder. If we're in bonus time, anything extra that we do get done is a plus, But it is also not necessary. We don't need to squeeze every last minute out of the year. And if you don't believe me that you've done a shitload this year, just scroll back through your calendar or look through your journal, and I guarantee you will find things that you've completely forgotten about that by this point probably feel like a lifetime ago.

            So here's to remembering that sometimes the most rebellious thing that we can do is to not do something. Here's to taking it a bit more gentle where we can. And here's to remembering that our value lies in who we are, not what we do. And if you need reminders of that all the way through next year, be sure to check out the calendar. I would be honoured to have it hang on your wall, and you can grab the link for that in the show notes. See you tomorrow, and remember that Everything changes when you believe you matter.

             

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            If you’re surrounded by people who don’t get who you are or what you do, if you want reminders you’re on the right path (no matter how scary it feels), or you’re sick of being your very own worst enemy, this is the podcast for you.

            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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              960: A new way of thinking about FOMO

              Today, courtesy of an Antwerp bakery, we’re diving into FOMO, and flipping it on it’s head!

               
               

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                959: Let's talk about comparison

                If you’re getting sucked into the comparison rabbit hole, and need a new way of doing things - listen up!

                 
                 
                 

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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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                  958: You're in good company

                  Today’s episode is for all my fellow square pegs in round holes and introverts who just need a minute!

                   
                   
                   

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                    956: We are doing the scary things

                    Today I’m sharing a bit of my own behind the scenes, and a powerful reminder that while it might not always feel like courage, we ARE doing the scary things.

                     
                     
                     

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                    If you’re surrounded by people who don’t get who you are or what you do, if you want reminders you’re on the right path (no matter how scary it feels), or you’re sick of being your very own worst enemy, this is the podcast for you.

                    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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                      955: Design your own life experiment

                      Whether you feel trapped by perfectionism, creatively blocked, or you’re just getting in your own way, this episode should provide some inspiration!

                       
                       

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                        954: Maybe YOU have the answers

                        If you’re constantly looking to Google and self-help books for the answers (no judgement, I’m the same!) this one’s for you (and me!)

                         
                         
                         

                        Episode transcript:

                        Good morning, Daily Peppers, and a very happy Friday to you. So to wrap up this week, I wanted to pop in with a reminder that I know I'm not a best need and don't always believe. And it is this, You know more than you think you do. I think especially in an age where we can Google everything and there are self help books about Everything under the sun. It can be so easy to believe that other people have the answers. We can convince ourselves that we are one click or 1 chapter Away from something that is gonna solve everything. And even though we know that's not true, it can be so tempting to believe. But the truth is when it comes to most areas of life, especially when it comes to things where we don't know what we're doing Or we're wondering what direction to go in, or we're doubting ourselves in any way.

                        If we took the time to pause And really ask ourselves either what we already know or what we need to hear. Chances are there would be a hell of a lot of wisdom there, And it would also be way more relevant probably than a lot of the things that we could find on our search. But I think for a lot of us square pegs and round holes, We've been taught that we do things differently, and we see a lot of the ways other people do it. It doesn't work for us, and we think there is a problem on our part. And here's the thing. The truth is you know an awful lot about how you work and what works best for you. And even if that looks like doing things in a way that nobody else does it, that's okay. So my challenge for you is Whatever questions you've got right now, whatever you're thinking about, whatever you're struggling about, just pause and ask yourself what you already know about it, What you would tell a friend and what you most need to hear, and see if there's some wisdom there.

                        And I am very, very, very certain that there is a fuckload of wisdom there And that you might have at least part of, if not all, of the answer. So here's to pausing and reflecting. Have a good one. I can't wait to be back with you bright and early on Monday morning. And in the meantime, remember that everything changes when you believe you matter.

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                        The Daily Pep! is the rebel-rousing, daily podcast for couragemakers, creative, multi-passionate and unconventional women. If you’re surrounded by people who don’t get who you are or what you do, if you want reminders you’re on the right path (no matter how scary it feels), or you’re sick of being your very own worst enemy, this is the podcast for you.

                        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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                        951: It's okay to take inspiration

                        If you're feeling creatively stuck or have a project you want to start, today we're turning to Austin Kleon for some much needed wisdom!  

                         
                         
                         

                        ABOUT THE DAILY PEP! PODCAST

                         

                        A short, snappy and sassy daily podcast to keep your internal - and external - dreamshitters at bay!

                        The Daily Pep! is the rebel-rousing, daily podcast for couragemakers, creative, multi-passionate and unconventional women.

                        If you’re surrounded by people who don’t get who you are or what you do, if you want reminders you’re on the right path (no matter how scary it feels), or you’re sick of being your very own worst enemy, this is the podcast for you.

                        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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                          950: If in doubt, Betty Crocker it!

                          If you always feel an urge to reinvent the wheel, today I'm giving you a huge permission slip!

                           
                           

                          Episode transcript:

                          Good morning, Daily Peppers, and a very happy Monday to you. So around here, we are people who try Really damn hard. And we also have dream shitters that tell us that we're lazy. And a lot of the time, it can feel like 1 big battle. One of the ways that I think this can really come out is how often we feel like we need to reinvent the wheel. It doesn't really matter what we're doing or whether it is in our zone of genius or not. Often, the easiest way just isn't an option, And we convince ourselves that we have to start from scratch. But today, I want to give you a huge permission slip just to Betty Crocker it.

                          Now I am not a baker. I love eating cake. I love thinking about making cake. But the actual process itself, I find nigh on infuriating. I make so much mess. I have so much to clean up. I inevitably burn something, And I hate whisking stuff. And that for me is where Betty Crocker comes into it.

                          Because honestly, I don't think it is possible to fuck up a Betty Crocker cake. And pro tip, if 1 year, for example, your oven just stops working, It is possible to microwave them and have a very, very edible cake. Now I've made quite a few Betty Crocker Cakes over the years, And not once has anybody accused me of cheating. Everybody I've baked a cake for has been more than happy. They've been really touched that I went to the effort. And it's been a job well done. And I think we could apply this so much to our lives. For a lot of us, we think that in order to show our love or to be thoughtful, we have to go to the end of the Earth for people.

                          But as eye roll worthy as it is, it really is the thought that counts. And the same way with creative projects, Even if there is an easier way to get started, our brains can convince us that we need to do absolutely everything from scratch Or it doesn't count. And we're kicking off this week with a huge dose of fuck that. You do not have to reinvent the wheel, And you certainly don't have to reinvent the wheel in areas of your life that aren't your forte Or that you have no real desire to get a huge amount better at. I've said this many times and I'll continue to say it many, many more times. The things that we can do to make things easier and the shortcuts we can take really don't make us lazy, But they're actually incredibly smart and strategic. So in case you need this reminder right now, stop reinventing the wheel. Try and make things easier for yourself.

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                          A short, snappy and sassy daily podcast to keep your internal - and external - dreamshitters at bay!

                          The Daily Pep! is the rebel-rousing, daily podcast for couragemakers, creative, multi-passionate and unconventional women. If you’re surrounded by people who don’t get who you are or what you do, if you want reminders you’re on the right path (no matter how scary it feels), or you’re sick of being your very own worst enemy, this is the podcast for you. 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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                          949: In the spirit of fairness

                          We're rounding off this week with a sassy episode!

                           
                           
                           

                          ABOUT THE DAILY PEP!

                          New episodes air every Monday - Friday 6AM GMT

                          A short, snappy and sassy daily podcast to keep your internal - and external - dreamshitters at bay!

                          The Daily Pep! is the rebel-rousing, daily podcast for couragemakers, creative, multi-passionate and unconventional women. If you’re surrounded by people who don’t get who you are or what you do, if you want reminders you’re on the right path (no matter how scary it feels), or you’re sick of being your very own worst enemy, this is the podcast for you.

                          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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                            947: We're now in bonus time

                            If you’re simultaneously feeling exhausted, and feeling to pressure to get all the things done - this one’s for you!

                             
                             
                             

                            ABOUT THE DAILY PEP! PODCAST

                             

                            A short, snappy and sassy daily podcast to keep your internal - and external - dreamshitters at bay!

                            The Daily Pep! is the rebel-rousing, daily podcast for couragemakers, creative, multi-passionate and unconventional women.

                            If you’re surrounded by people who don’t get who you are or what you do, if you want reminders you’re on the right path (no matter how scary it feels), or you’re sick of being your very own worst enemy, this is the podcast for you.

                            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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                              939: Have your own back

                              If you’re giving yourself a hard time, and you're sick of beating yourself up, I’ve got a bit of a challenge for you!

                               
                               
                               

                              ABOUT THE DAILY PEP!

                              New episodes air every Monday - Friday 6AM GMT

                              A short, snappy and sassy daily podcast to keep your internal - and external - dreamshitters at bay!

                              The Daily Pep! is the rebel-rousing, daily podcast for couragemakers, creative, multi-passionate and unconventional women. If you’re surrounded by people who don’t get who you are or what you do, if you want reminders you’re on the right path (no matter how scary it feels), or you’re sick of being your very own worst enemy, this is the podcast for you.

                              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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                                935: A helpful note on perfectionism

                                In today’s episode we’re looking an unconventional way of viewing perfectionism.

                                 
                                 

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                                New episodes launch 6am GMT, Monday through Friday

                                A short, snappy and sassy daily podcast to keep your internal - and external - dreamshitters at bay!

                                The Daily Pep! is the rebel-rousing, daily podcast for couragemakers, creative, multi-passionate and unconventional women. If you’re surrounded by people who don’t get who you are or what you do, if you want reminders you’re on the right path (no matter how scary it feels), or you’re sick of being your very own worst enemy, this is the podcast for you. 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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