Too often, the holidays turn into a time of stress as we try to live up to expectations from family and friends.
While it’s preferable to avoid a holiday showdown, sometimes it can’t be avoided. In this episode, we talk about how to figure out what matters this holiday season, as well as how to set boundaries.
How much is too much this holiday season? And can you draw the line without it turning into a holiday showdown? Our Do Nows help you learn how to set healthy boundaries, as well as identify the biggest stressors that could be dragging you down.
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Reasons the holidays can be very stressful.
What are some of things we do to satisfy others during the holidays?
What things are likely to result in a holiday showdown?
How to prioritize holiday gatherings.
Tips for setting healthy boundaries — and respecting others’ boundaries.
Handling gifts and exchanges.
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As a kid, the holidays are a time of fun. After all, you get presents, candy, and time off school. Holiday hijinks are a part of growing up.
Adults, though, need to learn how to change their view of the holidays. The things that were funny when you’re a kid are no longer in force. Plus no one thinks it’s fun to buy you presents anymore.
You can still enjoy the holiday season as an adult, but you do need to adjust your expectations.
Use our Do Nows to help you evaluate what you want out of the holidays, as well as learn strategies for putting together a budget-friendly gift exchange.
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Just because we’re asked to find the child within during the holidays doesn’t mean you should act like a child.
What are some of the holiday hijinks you should avoid as an adult?
What are some of the things adults are expected to do during the holidays?
How to handle gift exchanges with family and with coworkers.
Why it’s important to determine what the holidays mean to you so you can set boundaries.
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As an adult, it’s time to start thinking about money and the future. If you want build a secure future, investing is important.
It’s scary to start investing, though. It can be intimidating to figure out which stocks to pick. Plus, how can you get started when you don’t have a lot of money?
In this episode we talk about how you can start investing, no matter how little you have. We also share tips for choosing investments that are a little less risky, and can help you begin taking advantage of compound interest and building it up over time.
Use the Do Nows in this episode to start investing today by opening an account with a low-cost investment broker and setting up an automatic plan.
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Reasons you should start investing ASAP.
What are some of the barriers to investing?
How to overcome investing barriers like fear and a small amount of money.
Strategies to employ when you first start investing.
The differences between stock picking and indexing.
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We all have days when we don’t feel like doing anything. But that doesn’t mean that we can just go back to bed. Adulting is sometimes about doing things you don’t want to do — just because it’s the right thing to do.
We discuss some of the things that might be holding you back, as well as excuses you might be making. Learn to overcome your reluctance by understanding yourself and looking for ways to reward yourself be doing what you need to do.
Even if you aren’t motivated, you can still get things done.
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Why don’t millennials want to participate in hard work?
What are some of the hangups holding you back?
Strategies for learning how get things done when you don’t feel like it.
The importance of doing things that may be unpleasant.
How do you identify excuses vs. legitmate reasons not to do something?
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We all want to put our best foot forward when looking for a job or climbing the career ladder. However, there are plenty of ways to mess up.
While it’s tempting to fudge on your resume or bash coworkers in an attempt to look good, most of these strategies will backfire — and could cost you your job.
In this episode, we talk about the importance of honesty and integrity, whether you are looking for a job, or whether you are trying for a promotion. Don’t get in the way of yourself.
Our Do Nows provide helpful tips for reviewing your skills and your resume, and re-tooling your approach to at-work interactions.
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Can white lies on your resume really catch up with you?
How to avoid getting sucked into toxic workplace gossip.
Unprofessional behaviors that can put your career at risk.
Tips for asking for a promotion and/or a raise.
How do you identify disrespect and avoid those behaviors?
As kids, we think that being an adult means we can eat whatever we want, whenever we want. This is technically true. You can eat whatever you want. But just because you can eat something doesn’t mean that you should.
In this episode we talk about how you can eat less crap — and less of everything. One of the hardest aspects of adulting to master is healthy eating. We still have trouble with healthy eating, and we’ve been adults for years.
If you’re ready to eat less crap and introduce healthier foods into your diet, use our Do Nows to learn practical solutions and strategies you can implement to get the most out of your food and eat less crap.
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Can you really trust the latest studies about health and nutrition?
What are some basic rules of thumb that can help you eat healthier, no matter what sensational headlines you see?
Tips for making healthy eating less boring.
Guidance for determining appropriate portion sizes.
The importance of making small changes and celebrating progress.
How to go through your kitchen and evaluate which items to get rid of.
Meal-planning resources that can make the whole process easier.
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We like to think of social media as harmless fun — a way to be ourselves. Unfortunately, those youthful indiscretions, put on the Internet, can haunt us as adults.
With recruiters increasingly interested in social media profiles and companies worried that you will ruin their reputation, what you say on social media matters. No matter your privacy settings, there’s almost always a way for someone else to access the content you don’t want them to see.
We talk about how social media can ruin your job prospects and strain relationships with people you love.
Listen to the Do Nows, which focus on steps you can take to clean up your social media accounts, change your privacy settings, and focus on becoming a more thoughtful user.
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The real impact of using social media.
An increasing number of companies use social media as part of background checks.
Which types of posts are most likely to turn potential employers off?
How vaguebooking can strain relationships.
How to decide what you plan to use social media for.
Tips for smart social media use.
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Tired of where you live? You might be able to get a job that comes with location independence.
It’s not always easy, though. In many cases, location independence is a privilege. Not everyone is fortunate enough to have the option to pack up and go. In this episode, we talk about what you can do to make a living anyway, and tackle the thorny issue of middle-class privilege when it comes to location independence for millennials.
Be sure to listen for our rundown of actions you can Do Now to start down the path of location independence.
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Can you really do work you enjoy while living where you want?
Is location independence really as easy as packing up and just going?
What careers are better suited to location independence?
How do you determine where you should live if you are working for yourself?
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We’d like to think that all we need is love. Really, though, you need money. If you don’t get your spending under control, and take steps to use your money as a resource, you could find yourself in debt — and dissatisfied with life.
In this episode we talk about figuring out what matters to you and creating a spending plan based on your values and priorities.
Be sure to listen for our rundown of actions you can Do Now to figure out how to make the most of your money and the steps you can take to reform your spending habits.
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Does your spending reflects your values?
How to determine your values and priorities so you can build your spending plan around what matters to you.
The importance of thinking about how you spend your money so you can stop wasting it on things that don’t matter to you.
Why you should track your spending regularly.
How you can use your resources to create a legacy
Tell-tale signs that you are too focused on keeping up with Joneses, instead of living the life you want.
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Learning how to deal with people is an essential skill associated with adulthood. In this episode, we talk about how you can develop empathy with others, as well as establish rapport when you are willing to be vulnerable.
From being polite in the workplace to treating others with respect, the way you deal with people is an important step to becoming a grownup member of society.
Be sure to listen for our rundown of actions you can Do Now to improve your interpersonal relationships.
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How to prepare yourself to meet new people and develop relationships.
The importance of developing empathy and learning how to imagine yourself in someone else’s shoes.
How you can be vulnerable and “real” and connect better with others.
Why you should learn how to admit mistakes and apologize.
How humor can be used as a tool to connect with others.
Tell-tale signs that someone is acting insincerely.
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