Hi Hippies! In this episode of the Western Hippie Podcast, today we're diving into why change can feel so overwhelming, what we can do to minimize the overwhelm, and how to find the NEXT step you need to take. I learned this lesson about 6 months ago, and I'm excited to share it with you in hopes it will help you, too.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Celebrating Progress and Self-Acceptance
06:15 The Journey to Booking Clients
10:30 Understanding Change and Taking Action
22:11 Building Momentum and Confidence

SOUND BITES:

"We get what we focus on."
"You can only beat a horse so much."
"Which one's gonna get me further?"
"Just get the ball rolling."

TAKEAWAYS:

We get what we focus on, so celebrate your achievements.
The reticular activating system helps us notice what we deem important.
Self-acceptance is crucial for personal growth and productivity.
Focusing on progress rather than perfection leads to better outcomes.
Change feels overwhelming when we focus on the end goal instead of the next step.
Building confidence comes from taking small, actionable steps.
Naming the future version of ourselves can guide our actions today.
Self-compassion is key to maintaining motivation and creativity.
It's important to ask if our actions are productive or counterproductive.
Celebrating small wins increases our capacity for future success.

KEYWORDS:

self-acceptance, client booking, personal growth, change management, podcasting, productivity, mindset, goal setting, confidence, celebration