264 A Practical WOTY: Practice

When we are trying to make changes in ourselves and our daily lives, sometimes it can feel like we aren’t making progress despite seeing everyone else around us doing so. When we notice that we are comparing ourselves to others, it’s time to take a step back and reevaluate if our changes are being made in a way that benefits and leans into our skill sets.

In this episode Sarah Elkins explores the idea of Word Of The Year (WOTY) and how it’s a conscious choice to learn and grow, as well as how important it is to make sure that your WOTY is honed to your skillset as you work to better yourself.

263 Resilience Needs Community

It’s only human to think we can do everything by ourselves, we want to be independent and prove to ourselves that we can power through any trial. However at some point there will come something that we can’t do on our own and when we finally reach out we will find that our trials are easier to approach and handle with a community to support us.

In today’s episode Sarah Elkins and Amberly Lago discuss how unpredictable and tumultuous life can be and how important it is to reach out to those who are there to support us and to find strength and comfort in our community, instead of trying to do everything alone.

262 Strength In The Face Of Change

Change is inevitable, however it is how we view change that can be manipulated especially when it comes to ourselves. We are all constantly evolving with our strengths and skills, whether or not that evolution is to become the best version of ourselves is entirely up to us.

In today’s episode Sarah Elkins and Natalie Jobity discuss owning strengths and how they can shift and change over time, as well as how it is integral to seeing and appreciating every version of yourself.

261 Will You Choose Your "Oh Shit" Zone? Or Will It Choose You?

Going into the new year is the perfect time to start expanding our circles and challenging our comfort zones in order to gather more amazing stories to share.

In this episode Sarah Elkins ruminates on the year and how when we choose to challenge our own perceived limitations we will have more meaningful experiences that we will be able to share with friends both new and old.

260 Little Droplets of Success

As we go through life we will notice small interactions, relationships that take time to nurture, and the importance of the small wins because these moments matter just as much as the big achievements. In time the droplets will accumulate and you will have a waterfall of success.

In this episode Sarah Elkins and her guest Karla Parra, an accomplished career coach and corporate speaker, discuss the importance of these moments to our story and our personal health.

259 The Challenge Can Be Just As Fulfilling As the Goal

To get to where we want to be, we often must endure trials and tribulations and persist through these things and our emotions towards them to achieve the goals we’ve dreamed of. It can be the most challenging and rewarding thing a person can do.

In this episode Sarah Elkins and her guest Ahva Sadegi discuss the vital importance of staying true to one’s self and one’s own values in a turbulent world of change and trials, and how despite all the struggle the end goal will be worth it.

258 The Highs and Lows of Personal Growth

Becoming the version of yourself you are most proud of requires consistent work, especially when it’s hard or inconvenient. It is imperative to find the things that make you grow and find the moments that serve the person you want to become.

In this episode Sarah Elkins and her guest Rudi Riekstins discuss the importance of being grateful even during struggle as well as fighting to become the person you want to be.