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How to Structure Your Day for Deep Work and Create with More Impact

Want the secret to making meaningful work that stands out? The answer: deep work. It’s where you put yourself in a focused, intentional, and challenging state to get every bit of value possible out of your current intellectual capacity. Your ability to do deep work determines the value you create and affects future success. Deep work is ultra-valuable because most people do shallow work every day: writing emails, posting on social media, watching TV, etc. The person who does deep work creates above and beyond most people around them. Keep reading (or listening) to learn how you can start structuring your days for deep work.

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Why Choosing Goals You Can Control is the Key to Achieving Them with Corey Fradin

If you’ve ever struggled with the stigma surrounding goal setting then this post is for you. Corey Fradin, founder of QuickBooost, shares some key ways we can achieve goals that align with fulfillment instead of force. We’re chatting about what drives him to create, and achieve, fulfilling goals and breaking the stigma surrounding goals to start creating your own fulfilling goals. Corey also shares tips on how to plan for a productive life, why you should choose goals within your control, and how to prevent goal failures.

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3 Ways to be a Busy Mom and Make Time for What You Love with Heather Steinker

Studies show that most women suffer from lower self esteem for at least three years after having kids. The word mom tends to define women instead of becoming a role that they play. This week’s guest, Heather Steinker started chaos and cookies to keep moms from crumbling and helps them find their sweet spot. Whether that's starting a new business, going back to school, or getting healthier. If you want to learn how to approach your to do list without stress and find the balance between your role as a parent and you as a creative, ambitious, then this episode is for you.

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creativity, empowerment, podcast, productivity, purpose Francesca Phillips creativity, empowerment, podcast, productivity, purpose Francesca Phillips

6 Ways to Overcome Resistance and Raise Your Energetic Vibration

I’ve been called “The Resistor” several times now because when I don't know something I doubt my ability to make the right choice. But this made me start questioning why that was my default setting. Are you reading this and thinking “wow, I struggle with resistance too?” You know, that feeling of energy being blocked rather than flowing with the tides of life? I’ll take you through why we struggle with resistance, letting go of what feels misaligned, and the 6 Rs of Working Through Resistance. So, what do you resist the most in your life?

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Why the Uncomfortable Moments that Test What You Stand for Are Necessary

This week, I’m having a raw conversation with you that has been on my heart for a long time. It wasn’t until I started reading a book my friend recommended and later found out the author is a QAnon sympathizer and anti-vaxxer among other things, that I sat down to finally have this conversation. I want to talk about this eye-opening experience and how it reminded me of the importance of standing for your values and beliefs and being ready to take a stand for them. I want to encourage you to get uncomfortable so that you too can take a stand. I’m getting really honest about what The Good Space stands for and represents and encourage you to step up into what you believe.

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4 Myths About Creativity we Need to Debunk Right Now

Do you feel like the act of creating requires a ton of time? Or that, in order to really be creative, you have to make it your job? Maybe you’re constantly seeking validation for your work. Or you feel like you can’t create until some big idea comes to you. The common issue? Resistance. So, for this week, I’m tearing down each of these myths and giving you different ways to let go of that resistance and just get creating!

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The Myth of Multitasking: Why it Doesn't Work

Warning: this post is meant to convince you to throw out any mindset you have around productivity or multitasking that involves managing your time and getting as much done as possible. Reader discretion is advised. It's time. Time to throw out our definitions of productivity, stop obsessing over multitasking and start to REALLY focus more.

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authentic power, fear, perfectionism, podcast, productivity Francesca Phillips authentic power, fear, perfectionism, podcast, productivity Francesca Phillips

Why Perfectionism is Toxic and How to Deal With It

Did you know there are two different kinds of perfectionism? One is called positive oriented perfectionism and the other is toxic perfectionism. Most of us struggle with the latter. Perfectionism is a true obstacle. One you may not even realize affects you as much as it does. My hope is that by putting perfectionism out in the open you’ll be able to label it in your life. Then feel inspired to put into practice a progress mindset instead.

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Why You Need to Create a System of Success Like Now with Kevin Palmieri

As a high achiever, it’s easy to burn the candle at both ends and feel exhausted. What is the best way to find the balance between nurturing ourselves and reaching goals? In this episode, I’m interviewing Kevin Palmieri on how he was able to go from suicidal to turning his life around and having the success and fulfillment that he does today. We talk about his spiritual practice and his belief that the secret to better balance is building fulfillment into your everyday.

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4 Things To Do Right Now if You Want to Get to the Next Level

Today, I want to share four things you can start doing now to help you transition into becoming a full time professional. In every aspect of your life. A professional is an identity. It's someone you are no matter what you're doing. By the end of this episode, you'll know tips for staying on the Pro’s path and learn how to objectively reflect on your progress each day.

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5 Things That Make You Look Like an Amateur Instead of a Pro

Have you struggled to start or finish creative projects? Amateur mindsets and habits may be to blame. Learn now about the mindset differences between amateurs and professionals. This changed how I viewed my creative work and got me closer to living my best life.

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How to Better Love Yourself in a Relationship with Laura Denke

Many people struggle to love themselves when they’re in a relationship. They become so consumed with the other person they forget how to feel like themselves again. However, truly loving someone else happens only when you know how to love yourself. Today, I’m interviewing Laura Denke, a licensed marriage and family therapist, on the importance of positive self-talk and compassion when trying to foster long-lasting relationships.

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How to Create a Morning Routine that Makes You Thrive

A morning routine is an outward manifestation of faith. An action that tells yourself, and the universe, you have a purpose. Most of us want to thrive. To wake up excited and create endless momentum with what we love to do. Today I want to share with you one thing that had a massive impact on turning my life around. Something immediately actionable and useful no matter who you are: a morning routine.

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How to Choose Yourself Instead of Your Doubts with Lia Valencia Key

Do you have ambitions that you know spark joy within you, but the thought of pursuing them scares you to your core? Today, I’m interviewing Lia Valencia Key about how she overcame the struggles of her upbringing and allowed her fears and doubts to empower her rather than stop her from following what truly brings her joy.

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Why Personality Isn't You and How To Use It To Your Advantage

If you’re struggling to become the highest version of yourself then this is for you. In this post, you’ll learn why the personality is different from the soul, how we can become conscious creators of our personalities, and why knowing this is the most important knowledge you could learn today.

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Why You Need to Stop Thinking Your Personality has a Type with Dr. Benjamin Hardy

Why are personality tests harmful and unscientific? Dr. Benjamin Hardy, in Personality Isn’t Permanent, explains the potential for these tests to limit who you can become. But he doesn’t leave you hanging. He talks about how identity can be an intentional creation and what we can do to connect to our future selves. You don’t want to miss this.

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