today we revisit a few fan favorites from the past, including day 43: toxic people are addicting, day 51: learning to just exist, and day 120: projecting insecurities. OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast OR WATCH ON YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/juliemerica The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intende...
Dec 21, 2023•8 min
fighting the winter blues takes a lil honesty, and a lotta realistic reevaluation of the shit you say yes to. let go what isn't serving you + set reasonable expectations (by communicating them openly) so you can enjoy the holiday season, rather than dread it. OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast OR WATCH ON YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/j...
Dec 20, 2023•9 min
guilds let us work smarter than harder. they remind us that EVERYTHING is connected. the more disconnected it becomes - the harder the work gets. So let things work as a community, let things support, and you can settle into a "support" style as well. You are a PART to the whole. Let yourself fall into place. RESOURCES: https://permaculturedlife.com/permaculture-ethics/ https://www.permaculturenews.org/2020/04/20/12-ways-to-incorporate-permaculture-into-your-daily-life/ OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL...
Dec 19, 2023•8 min
At the end of the day, shit happens. Learning to look at the reality that "change is gonna come" makes approaching the inevitable change a hell of a lot easer. Your life is a garden. Learn to like the gardening. Let your systems work together. You are not an island. RESOURCE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permaculture and https://www.permaculturenews.org/2020/04/20/12-ways-to-incorporate-permaculture-into-your-daily-life/ GET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com T...
Dec 18, 2023•9 min
Slow down, zoom out, and focus on systems that integrate. Allow yourself to consolidate your efforts to better support the "eco-system" that is your life. RESOURCE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permaculture and https://permaculturedlife.com/permaculture-principles-everyday-life-part-3/ and https://www.permaculturenews.org/2020/04/20/12-ways-to-incorporate-permaculture-into-your-daily-life/#google_vignette OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR...
Dec 17, 2023•9 min
Notice where mindless effort could be redirected to something more fun - or rewarding. Taking the time to really engage with the world around you + with what your world looks like will put you at an advantage. RESOURCE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permaculture and https://www.permaculturenews.org/2020/04/20/12-ways-to-incorporate-permaculture-into-your-daily-life/ GET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/m...
Dec 16, 2023•8 min
permaculture is an "approach to land management and settlement design that adopts arrangements observed in flourishing natural ecosystems . It includes a set of design principles derived using whole-systems thinkin g" and we can learn a lot from the principles. By learning to observe, connect, reframe, reevaluate, refocus, and rewild - we also learn how to build a more sustainable relationship with our daily life. RESOURCE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permaculture and https://www.permaculturen...
Dec 15, 2023•8 min
intentional creativity through "blue sky thinking" is a great way to get out of auto-pilot mode anqd into the reality of the now. RESOURCE: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/social-instincts/202311/3-ways-blue-skying-can-reignite-your-creativity GET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast OR WATCH ON YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/ju...
Dec 14, 2023•9 min
acceptable does not equal valuable. acceptable does not equal loved. if we know who we are and how we show up - what we have to show up for, begins to matter a hell of a lot less. when we live authentically, we become happier. the mask we wear to "fit in" is great - but the more inauthentic it is, the heavier it feels. take it off as often as you can - so you can embrace the liberation from life without it. the societal expectations on us is confinement. free yourself by getting vulnerable and b...
Dec 13, 2023•9 min
we consider memory making as "accurate, dispassionate, real" but our memory is a form of imagination. not to say it's unreliable or we should ignore those memories - but we should recognize the flexibility that exists within it. our ability to remember is limited to our sense of self. only when we expand our sense of self will we be able to embrace the full spectrum of our identity. RESOURCE: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-our-brain-preserves-our-sense-of-self/ and https://junkya...
Dec 12, 2023•9 min
our sense of self involves "time traveling". we must be open to listening to the past, envisioning the future, and accommodate to the present. by doing so, we expand our sense of self to align within this current time. how does the sense of self affect how we behave? how does our self referential identity create our reality? and do we have a say in changing it? RESOURCE: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-our-brain-preserves-our-sense-of-self/ GET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME...
Dec 11, 2023•9 min
we can learn so much from our childlike wonder. kids make joy a priority. they make it a habit. don't lose that. tranquility + self awareness garners joy + improves our community consciousness. learning what you want and why is a great practice so you can learn to address those wants/needs appropriately. curiosity (like joy) has to be intentional - which is annoying as hell. but choose it. opt in. commit to the acts that bring you joy. the world (and your world) will improve because of it. RESOU...
Dec 10, 2023•7 min
tranquility + self awareness garners joy + improves our community consciousness. learning what you want and why is a great practice so you can learn to address those wants/needs appropriately. curiosity (like joy) has to be intentional - which is annoying as hell. but choose it. opt in. commit to the acts that bring you joy. the world (and your world) will improve because of it. RESOURCE :https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2021/06/01/curiosity-why-it-matters-why-we-lose-it-and-how...
Dec 09, 2023•8 min
joy has to be intentional - which is annoying as hell. but choose it. opt in. commit to the acts that bring you joy. the world (and your world) will improve because of it. RESOURCE: https://time.com/4856925/be-happy-more-joy/ GET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast OR WATCH ON YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/juliemerica The opinions exp...
Dec 08, 2023•7 min
ask yourself questions about your discomfort. figure out why you are uncomfortable so you can make adjustments and continue on your journey. discomfort is a necessary side-effect of growth and resiliency. you are capable of doing hard things - don't resist them because you're afraid of discomfort - because it's far more uncomfortable to sit in resistance of it forever. RESOURCE: https://www.instagram.com/meeting_myself_again/ GET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.c...
Dec 07, 2023•7 min
Our time and attention are the most VALUABLE resources we have in this life. Allocate it wisely. "Experts widely recommend electronic time-outs: shut off your phone for a couple of hours a night or do email-free Saturdays or Sundays. You also want to dump any activity that “should” make you happy but in reality doesn’t." RESOURCE: https://time.com/4856925/be-happy-more-joy/ GET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagr...
Dec 06, 2023•7 min
Our time and attention are the most VALUABLE resources we have in this life. Allocate it wisely. "Experts widely recommend electronic time-outs: shut off your phone for a couple of hours a night or do email-free Saturdays or Sundays. You also want to dump any activity that “should” make you happy but in reality doesn’t." RESOURCE: https://time.com/4856925/be-happy-more-joy/ GET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagr...
Dec 05, 2023•8 min
Luckily, with practice, we can learn to be happy. Today, we talk about how. RESOURCE: https://time.com/4856925/be-happy-more-joy/ GET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast OR WATCH ON YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/juliemerica The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes on...
Dec 04, 2023•7 min
are you really bored or do you just feel safe? we must do the work to heal so we're no longer mistaking security for boredom. Peace is loving but it can feel stagnant if you're not careful. Learn the difference. It's subtle but crucial. GET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast OR WATCH ON YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/juliemerica The o...
Dec 03, 2023•8 min
ACCESS THE FULL EPISODE: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extended-episode-93912286?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link I tend to think boredom as a PAINFUL, unavoidable piece of humanity + I try to distract myself and relieve the pain through novelty + exploration. But here's the thing... Boredom is an emotion like any other. It doesn't define me. It defines a feeling. And feelings are there to communicate something. Let it...
Dec 02, 2023•8 min
Stress is more common than a head cold, and it's important we learn to harness it's power and embrace what it's trying to teach us. With that, we can learn to fuel our future motions to improve our lives. Acute stress can temporarily improve your immune system. Let it. Don't stress ABOUT stress. Shift your interpretation of it. Let it communicate and adjust from there. Resources: https://www.ted.com/talks/kelly_mcgonigal_how_to_make_stress_your_friend GET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: ww...
Dec 01, 2023•7 min
WE MADE IT! We did 1000 episodes and we have only just begun. Stay tuned for heavier rants, more intense topics, and a more loving embrace of "down time." I think we earned it. Together. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. GET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcast OR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcast OR WATCH ON YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/juliemerica The opinions expressed...
Nov 30, 2023•8 min
Taking care of our brain is a crucial part of our well-being. It's liberating to think that with repetition + mindfulness, we can develop neural pathways that we never knew we had. RESOURCE: https://www.atlassian.com/blog/productivity/neuroplasticity-train-your-brain and https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-brain-isnt-as-adaptable-as-some-neuroscientists-claim/ GET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com TUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram....
Nov 29, 2023•8 min
Consider the you tomorrow, consider the you ten years from now, and let them have a say in your today. Let yourself admit what you ACTUALLY want from this world. What would make you feel like a hero? How can you make decisions today to help that heroic vision of yourself tomorrow? RESOURCE: https://www.fastcompany.com/90519396/the-science-backed-future-self-strategy-can-pave-the-way-to-greater-success and https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25834400-200-how-talking-to-your-future-self-can-imp...
Nov 28, 2023•7 min
how is your relationship with your future self? do you look out for them? do you plan for them? do you ignore your current self in regards to them? I find being friends with my future self, like I would with any other friend, makes me a more conscious and present decision maker. a change in mindset alone can't change the world, but it can improve your perspective on it. RESOURCES: https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg25834400-200-how-talking-to-your-future-self-can-improve-your-health-and-happ...
Nov 27, 2023•6 min
"Changeable optimists don’t shy away from criticism of the status quo. In fact, they’re often its fiercest critics. People often mistake pessimism for critical thought and optimism for pollyannaism. In reality, progress is built by those who can look critically at a suite of solutions, discard the bad ones, and find and sharpen the gems that remain. Pessimists use criticism as a wall, while optimists use it as a guiding door." - By Hannah Ritchie RESOURCES: https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/2362...
Nov 26, 2023•6 min
The right kind of optimism: "Changeable optimists don’t shy away from criticism of the status quo. In fact, they’re often its fiercest critics. People often mistake pessimism for critical thought and optimism for pollyannaism. In reality, progress is built by those who can look critically at a suite of solutions, discard the bad ones, and find and sharpen the gems that remain. Pessimists use criticism as a wall, while optimists use it as a guiding door." RESOURCES : https://www.vox.com/the-highl...
Nov 25, 2023•8 min
how to get over your phone anxiety - call your reps. no really, it helps! it’s the elected government's obligation to listen to their constituents — meaning that you have a say in what they do. The United States Senate has a page on their website dedicated to helping you find your senator. Every state has 2. All you need to do is enter your ZIP code, hit enter, and the website will tell you who the Senators are for your state, which party they’re part of, and will link directly to their website,...
Nov 24, 2023•7 min
it’s the elected government's obligation to listen to their constituents — meaning that you have a say in what they do. The United States Senate has a page on their website dedicated to helping you find your senator. Every state has 2. All you need to do is enter your ZIP code, hit enter, and the website will tell you who the Senators are for your state, which party they’re part of, and will link directly to their website, where their contact information will be listed. You can also call 1-844-U...
Nov 23, 2023•7 min
via whitehouse.gov: how to send a letter to the White House Here are a few simple things you can do to make sure your correspondence gets to the White House as quickly as possible. If possible, email us ! This is the fastest way to reach the White House. If you write a letter, please consider typing it on an 8 1/2 by 11 inch sheet of paper. If you hand-write your letter, please write as neatly as possible with an ink pen. Include your return address on your letter as well as on your envelope. If...
Nov 22, 2023•6 min
