The Smart Twenties Podcast

As perfectionists we tend to have our self-worth and identity all wrapped up in achievement, so reaching our full potential ends up becoming a primary concern. But what does it really take to reach your full potential? What will life feel like once you do? What are the things you need to be doing day-to-day in order to get there? Well, that’s what I’m going to be answering in this episode. I hope you find it helpful! And if you need some help to figure out what to do with your life, make sure sign up for my free masterclass that will be starting on 8 November 2018. Created for a perfectionist like you, this free video series is the first step towards reaching your full potential. I’ll be teaching you how to uncover your purpose, move towards your dream life and so much more. Make sure to go and register at samlaurabrown.com/masterclass before the Figure Your Life Out Masterclass begins, I can’t wait!

Until very recently I was scared to be kind to myself. I was worried that if I didn’t constantly talk down to myself and beat myself up, I’d achieve less and therefore be less. Even though being cruel to myself sucked, I thought it at least served a purpose. How wrong I was. One of the most misunderstood things about negative self-talk is that it helps us achieve more. In fact, it’s the opposite that’s true. And in this episode, I’m sharing how to develop self-compassion AND achieve all your goals (and then some). In this episode, I’m not just telling you to be kind to yourself because I know you *know* that. In this episode, I’m getting deep into the practical things that you can do to be a little bit kinder to yourself and what I do when I find myself wanting to beat myself up. I hope you find this episode helpful! And if you need some help to figure out what to do with your life, make sure sign up for my free masterclass that will be starting on 8 November 2018. Created for a perfectionist like you, this f

Interesting and unexpected things happen when you achieve your goals, and it makes for an interesting month. After hitting my first 5 figure month in my business (a goal I’ve had since I first started), I’ve found myself unconsciously stopping myself from taking things further. So, as you might imagine, I’ve been doing A LOT of personal development work to keep myself on track! I also share the things that have been making me happy and keeping me motivated, as well as what I’ve been working on behind the scenes. I hope you enjoy the episode! And if you need some help to figure out what to do with your life, make sure sign up for my free masterclass that will be starting on 8 November 2018. Created for a perfectionist like you, this free video series is the first step towards reaching your full potential. I’ll be teaching you how to uncover your purpose, move towards your dream life and so much more. Make sure to go and register at samlaurabrown.com/masterclass before the Figure Your Life Out Masterclass begin

I haven’t shared any law of attraction advice for a while so I thought I’d answer a few questions about how to use LOA to create results in your life. In this episode, I’m sharing how I’ve been using LOA over the last few months to create success in my business as well as my advice on the most powerful thing you can do to manifest results and whether you can use an affirmation at the last minute to achieve a result. I hope you find this episode helpful! Mentioned In The Episode: Episode 24: How I Use Affirmations + My Affirmation Routine How To Use Affirmations To Achieve Your Goals Episode 49: What To Do When You Hate Your Job Brooke Castillo Leeor Alexandra’s YouTube channel Jake Ducey’s YouTube channel Aaron Doughty’s YouTube channel

If you’ve spent any time in the personal development world I’d be surprised if you hadn’t heard of Brené Brown. She’s a shame and vulnerability researcher known for her powerful Ted Talks (particularly this one), her best-selling books (like the one I talk about in this episode) and being adored by Oprah Winfrey (there’s no better qualification than that). I first read Daring Greatly by Brené Brown a couple of years ago and learned A LOT from it then, but when I found myself recommending the book to one of my readers I decided I’d read it too. And I’m so glad I did! In this episode, I’m sharing the biggest lessons I learned from Daring Greatly and how I’m applying them to my life. If you’re struggling with perfectionism, fear of failure or holding yourself back - this episode is for you! I hope you enjoy this episode and it inspires you to pick up a copy of the book. If you’ve spent a little time in the self-help world, you’ve probably already heard of this one. But Brené Brown is a queen when it comes to sh

Fearing success is actually way more common than you’d think. And that’s kinda crazy, right? Even though we’re consciously working towards it, we unconsciously stop ourselves from getting it. It’s no wonder we can feel so stuck. In this podcast episode, I share why we experience fear of success and my personal struggles with it. I also talk about 5 of the signs that you’re scared of success and what to do about it if you do! Mentioned In The Episode: Episode 50 - How To Make Your Goals Feel Normal Episode 56 - How To Handle Uncertainty Tim Ferriss’ Fear-Setting Exercise

I often get asked whether overcoming perfectionism will make a person less successful. When I first started out on my personal development journey, I thought it was my perfectionistic traits that had created my success. I remember feeling worried that if I was kinder to myself and I didn’t have crazy expectations, I wouldn’t get as much done. What I know for sure is that it was my perfectionism that was actually stopping my success, rather than helping it. Although I could perform well under pressure, it was super stressful, I burned myself out all the time and I needed a deadline to get anything done. Not to mention I was constantly in all-or-nothing mode, terrified of judgement and always holding myself back. In this episode, I share 7 differences between perfectionists and high achievers so you’ll feel willing to let go of perfectionism for good. I also give practical advice to help move you away from perfectionism and into being a high achiever. I hope you find it helpful!

No matter what you’re trying to achieve in life, there will be an element of uncertainty. And even if you’re not trying to achieve anything, there will still be uncertainty. It’s completely unavoidable! In this episode, I’m sharing practical advice and tips on how to handle uncertainty as well as the things that I personally do so that I can embrace uncertainty and make sure that I keep growing. I hope you find it helpful! Mentioned In The Episode The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks

I often get asked for advice on how to change careers (since I did it myself last year) so I thought I’d record a podcast episode to share my thoughts and what I’ve learned. In this episode, I’m talking career changes, getting older and answering that good old question - when is it too late? I hope you find it helpful! Mentioned In The Episode: Tim Ferriss’ Fear Setting Exercise Episode 3: Blogging, Self-Doubt + How To Get Started How To Use Affirmations To Achieve Your Goals Episode 49: What To Do When You Hate Your Job

I’ve spoken about morning routines A LOT but I’m yet to share my advice on a night time routine, so here it is! Creating a powerful night time routine is an amazing way to get your life together and become more productive and organised. But not only that, it’s also the perfect compliment to your morning routine. In this episode, I share 5 essentials of a night time routine and my best advice for designing your own. I also share my advice on how to get to sleep on time and wake up early and give you a look into my night time routine. I hope you find it helpful! Mentioned In The Episode The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson Jim Rohn Episode 37: 10 Simple Ways To Optimise Your Morning Routine 10 Ideas For Your Morning Routine (you could do these things at night time)

In this episode, I’m sharing how I’ve been dealing with the negative podcast reviews I’ve been receiving and the shame that’s brought up. I’m also chatting about money mindset, the book that’s helped me uplevel my money game and the work I’ve been doing this month to feel more abundant. And I give an update on how I’m tracking with my goals. I hope it helps you! And if you haven’t signed up for Get Out Of Your Own Way yet, make sure you do! You’ll get my mini-course for master procrastinators as well as the new version of the course when it comes out (valued at $149+) and my bonus Productivity Masterclass For Procrastinators (valued at $99). You can learn more and sign up at samlaurabrown.com/courses. But registration is closing at midnight (EDT) on 30 September 2018 which means there’s only a few hours left before the course closes and the bonuses disappear forever!

Becoming your best self sounds SO appealing. But what’s rarely talked about is the process you have to go through to get there - and that it’s not rainbows and butterflies. I’ve been a personal development addict for at least 5 years now and have found that I typically cycle through 3 stages as I continue to improve myself - discovery, implementation and recalibration (aka stagnation). I thought it might be helpful to share this so that when it feels like you’ve taken a few steps back, you’ll know that nothing has gone wrong. It’s just part of the process. I also thought it would be helpful in the sense that it will get you reflecting on what stage of personal growth you’re currently in and perhaps a few of the reasons why you’re not seeing the kind of change that you’re hoping for.  I hope you find the episode helpful! MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE My coaching services Get Out Of Your Own Way Perfect Blogger Daring Greatly by Brené Brown You Are A Badass by Jen Sincero The Law of Attraction Essential Collection

I started Smart Twenties five years ago so I could blog about how to make the most of your twenties - a dilemma I was in the process of figuring out myself. As time has gone on, my focus has changed from figuring out how to make the most of my twenties to figuring out how to get out of my own way and overcome my perfectionist tendencies. But with the name ‘Smart Twenties’, that isn’t particularly clear. In this episode, I’m sharing the reasons why I’ve decided to rebrand myself and leave the name Smart Twenties behind. Thank you for your support until this point and I hope you’re as excited about the changes as I am! Subscribe To The Perfectionism Project iTunes Stitcher Soundcloud

One of the most important things I’ve learned on my personal development journey is the importance of making my goals feel normal. It’s easier said than done, but the more normal my goals seem - the less self-sabotage that happens. And that’s always in a win! In this episode of The Smart Twenties Podcast I’m sharing practical advice to help you transform your mindset around your goals. I hope you find it helpful! MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE My podcast recommendations How to use affirmations to achieve your goals My coaching services

When you hate your job it feels like the only logical answer is to get a new one. But the reason that doesn’t work for so many people is that the job isn’t the problem - it’s the way they’re thinking about it! And when they get a new job, their old thinking comes with them and they continue to have the same experience. In this episode, I’m sharing my best advice on what to do when you hate your job. I talk about what makes a job feel fulfilling, a simple journaling exercise that will help you transform your mindset around your career, the hidden reason you’re blocking yourself from liking your job and so much more! MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Zig Ziglar’s motivational speech about hating your job My coaching services

Finding the personal development world can be thrilling, but it can also be hard to know where to start and what to spend your time doing. And whether or not you have the money to invest in working 1:1 with a coach, learning how to coach yourself is one of the most important skills you can develop. In this episode, I’m sharing a few different things that you can add to your own routine to become your own mindset coach. These are the things that will help you reach your full potential and become the best version of yourself that you can be - I hope you find it helpful! MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Brooke Castillo’s Self-Coaching Model How To Make The Most Of Self-Help Books How To Read More Books The Four Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Get Out Of Your Own Way Learn more about working with me  

When my coaching clients start working with me, they feel stressed about their life and overwhelmed by their goals. In this episode, I’m sharing the simple step-by-step process I use to help my coaching clients get out of the headspace so they can start living into their full potential. I hope you find it helpful! I share the full step-by-step process in the episode but here are some questions that will help you apply what you’ve learned to your life: To create clarity and make a decision, ask: “If I could wave a magic wand, what would I want my life to look like?” To figure out the steps to take, ask: “What advice would I give a friend in the same situation as me?” To build an awareness of your current thinking, ask: “What are the reasons I haven’t started this already?” or “What are the reasons I haven’t made a decision yet?” To put your to-do list on your calendar, ask: “How would my higher self-plan this?” To follow through, keep a list of every distraction that tempts you so that you can stay on task an

For the last few weeks I’ve been feeling like I’m really on the cusp of something and in this podcast episode I’m sharing why. August was a month full of important realizations and big decisions. It’s been an incredible month of growth for me, particularly in terms of my money mindset, and I’m so excited to be giving you an update on everything I’ve got going on! MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Perfect Blogger: The Ultimate Blogging Course For Perfectionists Get Out Of Your Own Way: A Mini-Course For Master Procrastinators Work With Me - 1:1 Mindset Coaching Self-Coaching Scholars The Life Coach School Podcast Rich Babe Academy Manifestation Babe Podcast

I get so many emails from readers and listeners saying that they can relate to what I talk about on the podcast but they don’t think they’re a perfectionist. So I thought it was about time that I explained what I mean when I talk about perfectionism! Perfectionism is something that underlies every single podcast episode I’ve ever recorded, but I’ve never actually done an episode on exactly what perfectionism is and how to overcome it. In this episode, I’m diving into the perfectionist mindset and talking about where it comes from, how to tell if you’ve got it and how to move out of it. I hope you find it helpful!To find out more make sure you visit the show notes. MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE Perfect Blogger: The Ultimate Blogging Course For Perfectionists Work With Me - 1:1 Mindset Coaching Episode 26: The Power of Self-Image Episode 41: My Fitness Journey + How I Created A Growth Mindset

At the beginning of 2018, I set myself an ‘impossible’ goal of making $500,000 in my business. The first 8 months of 2018 have taught me SO much about myself and have been a steep learning curve, so I thought I’d share it all with you. I’ve learned an incredible amount about myself and my beliefs already, as well as what it means to work towards a goal without knowing exactly how you’re going to achieve it. I hope you find this helpful and if you’re working towards a big goal, I have no doubt you’ll be able to relate a lot of this! To find out more make sure you visit the show notes.