Carol Schulte

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How to Be Brave Beyond COVID-19!

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Happy Friday!

Slowly stores are opening back up, parks are becoming packed with people, and we’re beginning to see signs of life again… finally!

And boy am I ready. Perhaps you are, too?!?

These have certainly been interesting and challenging times… I’ve certainly experienced my own ups and downs – and I know I’m not alone.

And while I have no idea what the new ‘normal’ will be (I do know, however, it won’t be the same ‘normal’ as before…) we do have a say in what our life could look like.

More specifically, when it comes to what we’ve enjoyed.

Is it working remotely?
The slower pace of life?
Dinner with the family every night?

As we begin to look beyond COVID-19, it’s up to you to start thinking about, and creating, what you want your ideal new normal to be.

And that may require you to be brave!

In this week’s video, I share 5 ways you can more bravely face this post-pandemic world… because although a lot may be out of your control, there is also a lot within your control.

Herein begs the question… what do you want to take with you as we move beyond COVID-19?

I hope you take a moment to recognize and celebrate the gifts that have come out of this time and be brave enough to keep some of those gifts in your life.

Because YOU get to choose.

So, which idea are you going to take on?

I challenge you to get your brāv on… and I want to hear from you in the comments below!

 

Give Yourself a Gold Star!

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Happy Friday!

”Great job!’ ‘You are a total rockstar!’ ‘Well done!’ Praise. Recognition.

Approval. It feels good, right?!?

And receiving positive reinforcement has been proven to increase motivation and performance more than receiving negative reinforcement.

Yet, even more detrimental than taking any critical feedback as Truth with a capital ‘T’, is taking positive recognition as Truth.

In this week’s video, we’ll explore the reasons as to why we crave praise, what makes it so dangerous, and how to break the cycle.

Remember, praise from yourself is FAR more powerful than any praise you all ever receive from anyone else…

If you truly want to get your brave on, you need to stop seeking external validation, and instead believe deep down you are good enough exactly as you are… right here, right now. 

So this week I challenge you – no I DARE you – to take some time to go inward, and find some internal validation. 

 

 

How to Kick Procrastination To The Curb!

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What is your relationship with procrastination?

Do you agree with Pablo Picasso when he says: “Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone”?

Or, do you perhaps share Oscar Wilde’s perspective:

“I never put off till tomorrow what I can possibly do – the day after.”

Maybe it’s a bit of both?!?

The truth is, not all procrastination is created equal.

Not all procrastination is bad.

And not all procrastination is even procrastination in the first place!

While we can be so quick to blame and shame, there may actually be more going on behind the scenes…

In this video, you’ll learn how to determine what is, and what is not procrastination. You’ll also discover five ideas to help you kick it to the curb! 

So, I dare you to face your so-called procrastination head on this week… and get honest with yourself about what it really going on! Choose one of these ideas and see what happens…

I look forward to hearing from you in the comments below.

 

Two truths and a lie…

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Happy Friday!

When was the last time you tried something for the first time?

It’s not always easy, and it’s not always fun.

Which is why the majority of people tend to avoid it! And yet, it’s the only way we’re going to grow, stretch, and find out what we are truly capable of.

This time we find ourselves in, is the first time we’re experiencing it. And we are very much figuring it out as we go.

It’s a good time to adopt the beginner’s mindset…

Which, could also be helpful when approaching other things we want to take on.

As we’re all already out of our comfort zones, perhaps this is the perfect time to be brave enough to try something new, and moreover to be brave enough to be bad at it!

Watch this week’s video to see what I am trying for the first time, and what two truths and a lie you need to know about what is going on right now. 

 

In some ways, this time is the great equalizer… none of us know quite what we’re doing, and we’re all trying to figure it out as we go.

And so why not try something new, and to be brave enough to be bad at it?!?

How are you going to adopt the beginner’s mindset this week, and what are you going to take on that you’ve never done before?

 

I’d love to hear from you in the comments below so I can cheer you on!

And until next week, stay safe, sane, and as positive as possible!

 

Take Off Your Bunny Slippers! (7 Ways To More Effectively Work From Home.)

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Happy Friday!

Have you found yourself spending a lot more time in your pyjamas and your bunny slippers recently?

Me too!

I totally get it. Who doesn’t want to be all cozy while trying to get some work done?

Well, I’ve been working from home, for the most part, for the past few years. And while I certainly don’t have it all down pat, I’ve learned the hard way what does, and what doesn’t work. I’ve also discovered some powerful strategies in the process (some of which are works in progress!)

In this week’s video, I share 7 ways to more effectively work from home during this time. Because let’s be honest, it’s not simply business as usual. 

Sometimes it’s the little things – like making your bed or taking a minute to stretch – that make all the difference.

So, which of these ideas most resonated with you? Which are you already doing? Which one or two, if implemented, would make all the difference?

I challenge you to choose one to take on this week. And let me know how it goes in the comments below. Feel free to also share any other ideas you may have… sharing is caring after all! I look forward to hearing from you.

Happy Easter 🐣 if you are celebrating!

 

5 Ways to Conquer The Day…

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Happy Friday!

Have you downloaded Houseparty yet?

     

It’s an app that allows you to literally have a virtual house party with your friends… and so long as you’re online at the same time as your contacts – they can invite others to come into your house party – or you to theirs!

You can also play games – there’s a Pictionary-type game where you have to draw objects while the others guess, a ‘chips and guac’ card game that follows the same idea as Cards Against Humanity (although not as offensive!) and more…

I’ve had a few house parties over the past week, and I have to say they’re quite fun!

I know it’s a bit of a strange, scary time. Especially when you’re seeing the numbers seem to get way out of control. It’s surreal in so many ways.

And, it doesn’t have to be all doom and gloom all of the time.

In fact, I also think if we look for them, there are some gifts that are coming out of this time also.

It’s certainly giving us time to think and reflect on what matters most.

One of the things I started doing as soon as self-isolation hit a few weeks ago, was a daily ‘5 at 5.’ 

I go live at 5pm EST every day on Instagram and Facebook to share 5 things to help us more powerfully face the day, in under five minutes to boot!

I share a new quote, a journal prompt, a resource, a thought, and a brave action challenge.

And so, I thought I would compile five of these 🌟 ‘5 at 5’s 🌟 for your reading pleasure now… (feel free to also grab some popcorn 🍿 and watch the videos!)

QUOTES: 💭

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead

“Trouble knocked at the door, but, hearing laughter, hurried away.”
Benjamin Franklin

“Challenges are gifts that force us to search for a new centre of gravity. Don’t fight them. Just find a new way to stand.” – Oprah Winfrey

“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” – William James

“Conversations will not be canceled.
Relationships will not be canceled.
Love will not be canceled.
Songs will not be canceled.
Reading will not be canceled.
Self-care will not be canceled.
Hope will not be canceled.

May we lean into the good stuff that remains.”

– Jamie Tworkowski

JOURNAL PROMPTS: 📓

  • What do I need to take care of me, today?
  • How am I growing right now?
  • What am I grateful for?
  • Where are the opportunities in this situation?
  • What things matter to me most?

RESOURCES: ✅

  • Popsugar Online Workouts! (they are my saving grace!)
  • 🎶🎵 ‘ Love Is Still the Answer’ 🎵 🎶 (you really need to watch the video!)
  • Marble Races! (apparently all the rage right now!)
  • A collection of FUN MEMES that will bring a smile to your face!
  • Houseparty app! (so fun, trust me!)


THOUGHTS:💡

  • One day at a time.
  • Productive can mean different things!
  • There is no right way or wrong way to do this. Only your way.
  • You are braver than you think.
  • Who I am here, is who I am everywhere. How I face this, is how I face everything.


BRAVE ACTIONS: 👍

  • Have a dance party! Pump up your fave song, grab a spatula as your mic – and whether with your family or on your own – get jiggy with it!
  • Take a social media and news detox… if only for a day, or even a few hours
  • Reconnect 2 people from your past – either someone you used to go to school with, an old boss, or a long lost acquaintance and ask them how they are. And let them know you’re thinking of them.
  • Do 5 push-ups! (Or a few less, or a few more… challenge yourself!) That’s right… the physical challenge today!
  • Reach out to, or even make friends with, a stranger… smile at someone you pass on the street, leave a note under your neighbor’s door, ask your post worker or grocery store clerk how they are doing, wave at someone in your building through your window across the way.

(To that end, I’ve opened up my calendar to chat one-on-one with anyone who needs a listening ear, a sounding board, or a virtual dance 💃 partner! Schedule some time with moi HERE.)

Until next week … one day at a time, better days ahead, and lots of elbow pumps coming your way.

P.S. I’m going LIVE daily at 5:00 pm EST, for what I call  🌟‘5 at 5!’ 🌟, where I share 5 things to help brighten your day… both on Facebook AND Instagram. I hope to see you there!