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Make Your Damn Bed
@MYDBpodcast is a bite sized, real talk, daily motivation podcast to play while you make your bed every morning. Build momentum - better your life.
Each episode is around 10 minutes and intended to encourage, motivate, and inspire you to get out of bed - so you can start making it!
Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
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- Make Your Damn Bed
784 || happiness training
Many of our natural responses are maladaptive. Though, they are here to protect we must be conscious of how they affect. SOME RESOURCES…
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783 || the backwards law
The backwards law can be helpful to keep in mind when we're "desiring" something so intensely that we actually create "resistance". The key to being happy is…
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782 || becoming an influencer
This is my final collection of thoughts on becoming an influencer. It makes sense we're all spoon fed the aesthetic/proactive/positive side of things and that…
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781 || social media siren song
The reality is, all the good shit that makes us want to become famous influencers is really good - but all the bad shit is really bad. So, be realistic + find…
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780 || influencer CULTure
HELLO CUTIE! I HAVE MISSED YOU SO MUCH. Today we're talking about the sexy siren song of the influencer culture + why it's not all sunshine and rainbows…
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779 || OMG ANTs
Automatic Negative Thoughts are common reasons we get stuck in negative loops - to get out, we have to address where our thoughts are working against us…
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778 || the aging doggy
My pup is getting old and DAMN it's been tough to watch her change. I am having to address my ability to let others struggle for their own wellbeing - because…
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777 || avoiding the bypass
"While spiritual bypassing may be less harmful than some other coping mechanisms, it can still lead to negative outcomes that hurt an individual’s ability to…
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776 || spiritual bypass
"While spiritual bypassing may be less harmful than some other coping mechanisms, it can still lead to negative outcomes that hurt an individual’s ability to…
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775 || positive psychology
Unfortunately, there is no way to avoid the reality that sometimes, shitty things are going to happen. What makes matters worse, when shitty things happen to…
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774 || problem solving strategies
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773 || oooh a problem solver
Becoming a problem solver is one of the most crucial foundational skills a human needs to get through life - so why not hone that shit? WATCH…
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772 || learning to test
I could rant about the education system for years, but instead of subjecting y'all to my critiques - I'd rather offer some potential actions we can consider…
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771 || rosy retrospection
Many of us have a tendency to remember things more fondly than we felt about it in real time. A great coping mechanism but can also be restrictive if we're not…
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770 || you're not a fuck up
I promise. Even when you fuck up, YOU are not a fuck up. WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.com BUY SOME…
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769 || mugs, totes, + napkin stack grabbers
sometimes the shit we do is more automatic than intentional, so tiny shifts are not only simple but ENCOURAGED. RESOURCE…
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768 || how to save the planet for real this time
We got this, y'all. Just let your hair dry naturally when possible, compost, and use your freezer?!?! EVERYTHING WILL BE FINE. JK but FR we do "got this". and…
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767 || lazy person's guide to saving the world
You ever get so desperate and motivated to save the planet and then remember it's a big planet and give up entirely!? Oh, no? Yeah, no me neither... But if it…
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766 || how to walk
I didn't realize how little I thought about my walking form and how much it really mattered. Here's a lil wikihow moment to give us a few pointers so we can…
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765 || a heart health hell yes
I'm always looking for ways to "do less" and feel okay about it, and now - according to recent studies - I can! HELL YES. RESOURCE…
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764 || a bridal bootcamp bust
Not to harsh any vibes but the "bridal bootcamp" industry can be.. a lil predatory if we're not careful with figuring out our "why". WATCH…
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763 || great news for humans
Sometimes it's nice to remember there is humanity in humanity, y'know? RESOURCES: https://mashable.com/article/2023-news-good WATCH…
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763 || great news for humans || patreon
Sometimes it's nice to remember there is humanity in humanity, y'know? RESOURCES: https://mashable.com/article/2023-news-good WATCH…
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762 || existentially dreading it
Existential dread is honestly, kinda to be expected?! But there are ways to get out of it. 1. Limit the causations - social media, news, etc. 2. stay in the…
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761 || existentialism but like, therapeutically
Oh the beauty and tragedy that goes along with the belief we have free will. RESOURCES: https://positivepsychology.com/narrative-therapy/ WATCH…
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760 || some more reflective tactics
Putting our story Into words allows us to see new perspectives and shape our choices to rewrite future chapters. RESOURCES…
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759 || deconstruct + rewrite
According to https://positivepsychology.com/narrative-therapy/ We can map our stories through asking: Characteristics and naming or labeling of the problem…
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758 || narrative therapy
According to https://positivepsychology.com/narrative-therapy/ Narrative therapy is a form of therapy that aims to separate the individual from the problem…
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757 || narrative transportation theory
The reasons for not choosing a library card over a Netflix membership are endless, but there are countless ways to make cracking a book more attractive in…
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756 || photography lessons for everyone
People inherently WANT to love photos of themselves but go in with a very critical filter that makes them expect NOT to like it - which adds a whole nother…
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755 || Reflecting on YOU 2
The most important part of the show I think is so chronically overlooked in the breakdowns I have read is that we are constantly hearing about Joe’s crimes…
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754 || reflecting on YOU
If you have been listening a while, you know I am constantly adding disclaimers so that my messages aren’t misconstrued or taken out of context in a way that…
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753 || confidence brain hacks
Hack your body, to hack your brain, to hack your body. RESOURCE: https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/stress-public-speaking-stanford-brain-hacks.html WATCH…
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752 || functional movement
I read an article on elderly having trouble sitting, so practice squatting, I say if you’re having trouble sitting practice sitting. Train at it. I’m no…
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751 || the list for getting unstuck
Make a list of all the shit you're good at + a list of all the good shit in your life + all the shit that bothers you about your life. Using the first two…
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750 || trauma bonding || a preview
Did you know bonding over trauma is different than trauma bonding!?!? I surely tf DID NOT and was shocked to make the distinction. Subscribe on patreon to hear…
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749 || reconnect (slowly af)
the final stage of getting outta survival mode is all about taking that shit one step at a time. that said, it's all about balance. take your time, but do what…
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748 || retreat + reset
if you’re trying to get out of a funk or like we’ve been discussing: escape the survival mode - there are different things that will work at different times. I…
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747 || reprioritize + reframe
Sometimes, it's not about what we have to do, it's about how we have to do it. What can we restructure to make it less stressful? What can we reframe to make…
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746 || it starts with self compassion
Recovery starts with a foundation of acceptance of where you are, where you've been, and where you'd like to go. I have faith in you, but be kind with yourself…
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745 || getting out of survival mode
Escaping the cycles of chronic stress... well... sucks. I often want to reach for things that further disconnect me, when in reality, the way out is through…
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744 || where the stress comes from
We're all under a TON of stress, and the best way to minimize it's affects is to pay attention to where it's coming from. Identify the source instead of…
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743 || what survival mode looks like
Feelin' jumpy? foggy? on edge? reactive? disconnected? impulsive? exhausted? maybe you're in survival mode. RESOURCE…
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742 || survival mode
I recently received a message from a listener saying they love the podcast but have been struggling to implement some of the stuff I suggest because they’ve…
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741 || might i suggest || abbott elementary
been binging a lot of content as a way to disconnect and regroup, and Abbott elementary is the first show I've watched in years that has scratched the ITCH I…
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740 || the heart warmer episode
Shout out to the kiddos who worked so hard on this powerful project! Check it out yourself (listen and/or donate): www.peptoc.net or call: +1 707-873-7862…
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739 || everybody's traumatized
We're all on the struggle bus, so have some empathy, some mercy, and some grace with others, especially if they're a little "behind" ya. As Robert Anton Wilson…
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738 || we're baaaack
I'm baaaaack (+ I'm really sorry) but I come bearing goodies (for your ears + brain)!!! WATCH: www.youtube.com/juliemerica GET A MONTHLY NOTE FROM ME…
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737 || salon etiquette
we're bringing back the salon. here's a lil guide to how to act at one, without feelin' weird about it. RESOURCE…
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736 || how to host a salon party
we're bringing back the salon. here's a lil guide to get started. RESOURCE: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salon_(gathering)…
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735 || salons || a badass history
According to wiki, A salon is a gathering of people held by an inspiring host. During the gathering they amuse one another and increase their knowledge through…
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734 || decision paralysis + how to deal
(PART 2) What I’ve noticed, is my ability to get stuck in the effort stage of a process - to the point where I can no longer see the process clearly, which…
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733 || dealing with my decision paralysis
What I’ve noticed, is my ability to get stuck in the effort stage of a process - to the point where I can no longer see the process clearly, which leads to…
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732 || a good news break
Figure we can all use a lil good news every once in a while, why not some from 2019? ORIGINAL ARTICLES…
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731 || ya snooze ya lose
My relationship with sleep has been... complicated. But lately, I have to come to terms with some major changes. 1. No more snooze button. 2. Establish some…
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729 || game changers || life lessons finale
27. Get comfortable in silence. Learn when it’s time to mind your business and when it’s time to speak your mind. You’re allowed to take up space but you’re…
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728 || game changers || life lessons || part V
More lessons that took me forever to learn but really made a difference for my mental health: 22. Action is the remedy. The key to getting over cycles of worry…
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730 || be my valentine (for like seven minutes)
my take on valentines day varies from not giving a flying fuck to being charmed by the idea but most often disappointed in the presentation - that said…
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726 || lessons that took forever to learn || part IV
Some more lessons for ya: You’re not doing worse than anyone. We never know where people had leg-ups, and we never know what invisible struggles people are…
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725 || what i've learned in life || part III
My list continued: 16.Giving yourself the love/attention/value you seek from others is the key to being open to actually receiving the love you seek. 17…