78: A Conversation About Motivation

What motivates you? We talk about how we get motivated and stay motivated, including the times we aren't excited to finish a project or commitment. 

Episodes mentioned:

How Perfectionism is Affecting Your Life: https://www.successinblackandwhite.com/episodes/episode/4191f7b4/60-how-perfectionism-is-affecting-your-life

Get Over the Bullshift: https://www.successinblackandwhite.com/episodes/episode/37c3ac7b/53-get-over-the-bull-shift

Let It Go:  https://www.successinblackandwhite.com/episodes/episode/be18ee5e/63-let-it-go-letting-the-past-go

77: Don’t Get Taken Advantage Of

Ooooooo, we've got a juicy one today! We call out the people on social media (and maybe even in your life!) who use emotional manipulation to take advantage of you during this time.  If you've gotten hit up to buy products,  take an online course, or even donate to a charity or else you're a "bad person" or "wasting your life", we're talkin' to you today.

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76: We Talk Self Care During COVID-19

We talk self care while staying home!! Tune in today.

75: Losing Your Patience?

We're still quarantining! It's difficult to be stuck in the same spaces, with the same people, day after day.  So how do you cope when you lose your patience with them?  In this episode, we talk about the strategies we use when we lose our patience with our kids and each other right now.  If you are in cramped quarters with people you're close to, you don't want to miss this episode.  

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74: Take Advantage Of This Opportunity

During this time of social distancing,  we are exhausted, drained, and a little worried. But we are also taking advantage of this opportunity that has been dropped in our lap to do the things we've been saying for years we need to do!  Find out what we're talking about in this episode. 

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73: Focus vs. Control

Heading into week 5(?) of social distancing, we discuss how we're living during these times, including one of Darryl's main strategies: Don't focus on what you can control.  What if you can't even focus?? Instead, work on focus and control separately.  Tune in to learn more about this incredibly perceptive strategy to manage your stress and anxiety and to continue to be productive in unlikely environments.  

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72: Real Talk - Working From Home, Relationships and More

It has been 3 weeks since we've been able to record! With all the craziness happening in the world around us, we wanted to get a chance to talk about what's on our minds and how we've been dealing with this new, temporary normal. You dont want to miss this unplanned and candid conversation. You'll be able to relate, but don't worry,  we're not talking about anything doom and gloom!  

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Don't forget to follow us via social media for more motivation, leadership & success tips, and a view into our everyday lives.  Darryl: @iamdarryllovett on all platforms; April: @aprildawnlovett on all platforms.

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71: Dealing With A Heavy Workload

70: Why Context Matters

69: Don’t Lose Yourself This Political Season

Why do people on the "other side" of the political fence attach themselves to the candidates they do? What should you do when you see a political meme or news story on social media that gets you fired up? How do you move forward from an outcome of a political election you don't like or agree with?  Today's podcast will give you perspective on how to not lose who you are during the 2020 political season. 

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