The Bold Life
The podcast for overachievers and recovering perfectionists who feel stretched thin and overwhelmed trying to do it all. Hosted by neuroscience nerd and clinical psychologist Dr. Nicole Byers, the goal of The Bold Life Podcast is to share practical, neuroscience based strategies to help you save time in your day, build your confidence, and reach your goals.
Episodes
146 episodes
143: Is It Time to Let That Project Go?
I am no stranger to taking on more than is possible to complete. I have big goals for myself and a passion for learning! Which means that I love taking on projects.But sometimes, my to-do list tasks feel like a chore to get through and I...
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142: 3 Keys to Reaching Your Goals When Your Time is Limited
Sometimes, life throws us a curveball. And other times, it seems like your time is swept away with the day to day stuff and the big projects that you’re excited about gets put off to tomorrow.But, not all tasks are urgent!In this ...
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141: 1 Reason Self-Care Doesn’t Work For High Achievers
We all know self-care is important, but it’s usually the last thing on the to-do list for high achievers. It’s hard for us to set our big goals and responsibilities aside and put ourselves first every once in a while.In this episode, you...
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BONUS - Replay Episode #92: Get Your Resolutions Back On Track
Most people make new year's resolutions or at least goals for 2022. We start the year motivated and committed, ready to make massive changes in our lives. Then by February it all goes down the drain and we’re back to the status quo.
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BONUS - Replay Episode #79: 10 Strategies to Boost Motivation and STOP Procrastinating
Sometimes we would do almost anything else to avoid starting our next project at work! In our distraction-filled world it’s hard to stay motivated, especially if you’re a busy professional or entrepreneur. Find out how to boost your motivation ...
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BONUS - Replay Episode #110: Why Self-Care is MORE than Bubble Baths and Pedicures
Do you feel selfish when you rest or take a break? Recently I surprised myself when my first thought upon hearing someone else was taking a break, wasn’t what I expected. It made me take a hard look at my beliefs around what it mean...
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140: How to Reach Your Goals in 2023 Without Setting Resolutions
Do you set New Year’s Resolutions?I don’t.And in this episode, I’ll explain why. You’ll also learn 3 success strategies for 2023 instead of setting resolutions that will help you be more productive and achieve your goals faster.
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139: One Time Saving Secret to Reach Your Goals in 2023
I am celebrating! I not only reached a personal goal of mine, but I was able to check it off my bucket list. I thought I had to wait till I was retired to accomplish this goal!But how did I find time for it?In this episode, I shar...
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138: 3 Steps to Prioritize Your To-Do List and Reach Your Goals Faster
Especially this time of year, our to-do lists seem never ending! With the holidays, year-end tasks, and planning for next year, there’s no way we can get it all done.Guess what. That’s okay!Prioritizing your to-do list is what wil...
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137: Boost Your Momentum in 2023 with this Year End Strategy
Does it sometimes feel like you’re stuck on a hamster wheel? Working all the time but getting nowhere fast. Feeling rushed and like we’re never making enough progress.Why do we feel this way? It’s all about the expectations w...
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136: Why I Overwork When I’m Stressed Out
When I feel overwhelmed and barely handling it, I tend to take on more work. It doesn’t make sense on the surface. I mean, why would I create more work for myself by adding more things to my list?In the short term, it actually makes sens...
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135: 2 Keys to Stay Present and Enjoy What You’re Doing
Constantly focused on what’s next? Have you noticed your brain keeps drifting to the next thing you need to do? It makes you feel like you aren’t present in the moment, right?You are not alone.In this episode, you’ll learn why you...
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134: How to Set Confident Boundaries at Work in 3 Steps
Today we are talking about boundaries! Lately, I’ve seen a lot on social media about the importance of creating boundaries for your own health and wellbeing. But what I also notice is that the recommendations are about setting boundaries with o...
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133: 3 Reasons You DON’T Want to Aim For A+ Work
Does the thought of giving something less than 100% of your effort make you uncomfortable? As perfectionists, we’ve trained our brains to only work towards perfection. Your drive for perfection, your desire to get things just right,...
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132: Boost Your Focus with a Digital Declutter
We can all do with a bit of declutter before the busiest time of year. Clutter around the house drives me bonkers. With clutter, it is hard to concentrate and get anything done. Digital clutter works the same way, but it’s harder to...
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131: Top 3 Reasons High Achievers Burn Out
It’s no secret that you’re busy. I know you’re juggling a million things at once. And you’ve got big career and life goals. You’re an ambitious high achiever working so hard to create the life you want for yourself. I see you!With a care...
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130: How to Stop Worrying What Other People Think
How can I stop worrying about what other people think? It’s a common question and honestly, a really good one.Worrying about what other people think is human nature. Your brain evolved to care.In this episode, I’ll take you throug...
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129: How to Use Your Inner Perfectionist to Your Advantage
I’m a recovering perfectionist! But what does it really mean? Is it a catch phrase to introduce yourself? Or is it a combination of habits, beliefs, and patterns that shape how we think, act, and see ourselves in the world?We...
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128: One Confidence Boosting Strategy to Rebound from Setbacks
Ever ask yourself, “How do I keep going even when things are going wrong?” I’ve been there, too. We take a step forward and then something sets us back. You could just be having one of those weeks. You could just be feeling unlucky....
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127: How to Protect Your Priorities With a To-Do List Detox
It’s time for some real talk about your to-do list.I love lists! They’re a great tool to keep us organized. They give us structure and remind us of all the things we need to do to reach our goals. But they grow and grow until...
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126: The Simple Scheduling Hack I Use to Save Time and Energy
If you are a perfectionist like me, you probably have a productivity hack (or two) up your sleeve. We’re super busy with massive to-do lists and huge goals.But there are days where we feel busy, constantly playing catch up, and exhausted...
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125: 4 Time Vampires to Avoid if You Want to Get More Done
Do you know how you’re actually spending your time? It’s a tough question. Maybe you’re using planners, schedulers, apps, or even sticky notes. But no matter how you choose to schedule your time, you’re stuck feeling like you never have enough!...
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124: 10 Ways I Recharge My Energy in Just a Few Minutes
I love lists! Sometimes that monster to-do list gets out of control. But it’s a great way to organize information. My love of lists got me thinking about making a list for you - a list of ways to recharge your brain.So here it is!...
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123: 3 Steps to Put Yourself Back On Your Priority List
Are you “mostly handling it”? Looking like you’ve got it together on the outside, but on the inside you’re one unexpected deadline from not handling it? Wow, have I been there! In today’s episode, I share my own story of barely keep...
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122: 5 Signs You’re “Mostly Handling It…” But Could be Burning Out
Have you ever been worried that you are teetering on the edge of totally burning yourself out? I know I’ve been there and to be honest, I’ve been over that edge before, too. Working all the time. Setting impossible standards for myself. And bur...
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