Journey to There

Traci and Russ interview Mary Shores, entrepreneur and author of the book Conscious Communications; Your Step-by-Step Guide to Harnessing the Power of Your Words to Change Your Mind, Your Choices, and Your Life. Based on two decades of research, Mary Shores teaches how you can create new neural pathways by changing your words. The Zen 10: Yoga • Meditation • Relaxing Bath • Social Media Fast • Healing Body Work • Deep Breathing • Exercise • Laughter • Heart Hugs • Sleep For 8 Hours A Ni

Denial is powerful. Even more powerful when your body is trying to speak to you about the state of your wellness. Traci talks frankly about how blurry vision, migraines, forgetfulness and other neurological symptoms led to an unlikely wakeup call. Are you guilty of fake relaxing? Don’t be blindsided when it comes to your own health. Be your own advocate. If you are not paying attention to your body it will keep reminding you until you do.

Working together in your relationship is hard enough. Can your relationship withstand working together in your business? Trust that when one of you says you will do something, it will get done. Are these Pros or Cons when working with your significant other? Make it a priority to keep your work time and family time separate. Manage EXPECTATIONS. It is important to define roles up front and to clearly communicate each other’s expectations upfront so silent resentments do not build up.

Persistence and Perseverance are sometimes the only two things that help an entrepreneur get through difficult times. Find out the 3 key ingredients that made McDonald’s a worldwide phenomenon. Focus on your 3. Narrow down your offerings, your pricing packaging or the choices of where to go on vacation to three choices. You will gain a lot of clarity and people will know how to respond to you in a clear way.

To get momentum we must be motivated. To get motivated we need momentum. This is not a riddle. Find out why. Motivation is REASON. Momentum is the ACTION you take. According to the experts in the sciences of neurology and behavior – 95% of what drives our behavior as human beings is unconscious. Is motivation or momentum the ultimate chicken and egg dilemma? DEFINE THE WIN! You can’t get momentum until you define the win. Every little win is one step closer to more momentum.

Your Journey often involves hitting some walls along that way. Sometimes you keep doing the same things and getting the same results and don't even realize it is not working for you anymore. Write your own ending! Once you become aware you’ve hit a wall, take some time for yourself and write the outcome you wish you had instead of the one you are experiencing. Pay attention to how your feel when your read it. Feels right? Go DO it.

The DONE IT list Traci is in the studio while Russ in on vacation! She is all about the DONE IT list this week. It is way better than a to do list any day.

We all love DIY. We love FREE DIY even more! Caution...they can be more expensive than buying them outright. When you think you have more time than money. Choose your time wisely. Don’t be penny wise and dollar foolish when it comes to investing in resources for your business. Shift your schedule to spend time investing in mentorship or your own friends and family and you will be happier and be more willing to stay focused.

It is not about finding something to do when you are bored it is about setting aside time to be bored. According to the 2016 Nielsen Report, the Average American consumes 10 hours and 39 minutes of technology per day. Boredom = Sparking Creative Thinking Use the time when you are bored to reflect on the why you are bored. Opportunities can pass you if you are not aware of what is making you bored in the first place.

Happy Birthday Melody Biringer, Queen of the Side Hustle!

What does Alpha, Delta, Beta have to do with a-ha moments? The facts: Your brain isn’t going to carve out new pathways when it isn’t being challenged to do so. Find out the one thing you must do if you are looking for a breakthrough. True or False? I think I need more productivity when I am feeling burnt out. You will never know what works better until you change the way things get done. You’ll hear where there are 3 situations when breaking a routine is not beneficial.

In This Episode:  Are you listening and engaging with the other person or are you only waiting for them to finish so you can start talking? Find out why W.A.I.T can give you an advantage over a more qualified person when interviewing for a job. Find how to use W.A.I.T as a pause button as a negotiating tool Find out the motive behind the people behaving like a know it all. Are you listening and engaging with the other person or are you only waiting for them to finish so you can start talking?

Is there an unlimited amount of willpower? If willpower isn't limited why do we feel depleted and how can we tap into that potential endless supply of energy? Choose your perspective: Research shows you may feel wiped out from a task you perceive as work but if the activity is shifted to a fun activity accomplishing the same goal your energy goes up! Find out what dancing and willpower have in common. Learn the key to creating more intrinsic motivation.

This is my Jam! Exchanging profile and profit in order to experience doing things a little differently. Who is Traci’s secret celebrity crush? Tune in because he is the one that inspired the entire episode. Find out what you’re good at and do it – even if it is 180 degrees different than what you are doing now. Turn in your profile and profit and exchange it for positivity over profit. Find out the 3 top reasons people choose to make dramatic life shifts.

Welcome our guest Vanessa Lowry, marketing consultant, graphic designer, author and professional doodler. We discuss the value of collaboration and how our collaboration has elevated both of our successes and created a wonderful friendship. Hear behind the scenes stories on the development of our clients projects. Gain Insight on the role collaboration plays when it comes to competition. Learn the 2 essential things to look for when finding a collaborative partner.