What holds people back from making meaningful changes in their lives and at work? Find out today! This is the first part of a two-part series with Megan Laudick, co-host of the Catalytic Mindset podcast. I’m pretty sure you’ll enjoy this one!
Key Takeaways:
- The three F’s that hold people back from making meaningful changes
- If you’re in a management position “What can you bring to the team?”
- How can we make things happen, but in a sustainable way?
- Why it’s important to allow yourself to rest?
- Why Lead with Levity?
- What is levity?
- Leadership must be intentional
- What are the challenges in implementing change?
- Why is it important to celebrate wins?
The Link Between Time and Energy
Dr. Walker emphasizes the crucial connection between time and energy, arguing that energy is often the more significant factor in achieving goals. As she puts it:
“When you have the right kind of energy, you can conquer things that defy the limits of time.”
By auditing where your time and energy are spent, you can align your daily actions with what truly matters to you—whether that’s personal goals, professional success, or building stronger relationships.
Overcoming Barriers to Change
Together, Heather and Megan discuss the “Three F’s” that often hold people back from making meaningful changes in life and work:
- Fear: Fear of change, failure, or the unknown can paralyze action.
- Focus: A lack of focus, or trying to do too many things at once, spreads energy thin.
- Freedom: A perceived lack of control can make people feel powerless to influence outcomes.
Recognizing and addressing these barriers is the first step toward building a sustainable, healthy lifestyle.
Practical Tools for Energy and Time Management
Dr. Walker and Megan share actionable strategies to make time work for you:
- Time Auditing: Track how you spend your time over a day or week to uncover patterns and opportunities for realignment.
- Energy Boosters: Identify activities that recharge you and incorporate them into your routine—even in small, modified ways.
- The RESET Model: A framework introduced by Dr. Kristin Lee, encouraging you to:
- Recognize what you want and what holds you back.
- Energize by prioritizing joy-filled activities.
- Soothe stress with calming practices.
- End unproductive thoughts and habits.
- Talk it out with a supportive network.
Levity as a Leadership Superpower
Dr. Walker shares her journey of studying and teaching the concept of levity—creating moments that are amusing, uplifting, and light—to transform organizational cultures. By incorporating levity, leaders can foster environments that are fun, safe, and supportive, helping employees thrive both personally and professionally.
Key Takeaways
- Energy Matters: Time alone isn’t enough—prioritize activities that energize and sustain you.
- Small Wins Lead to Big Change: Start small and focus on progress, not perfection.
- Simplicity Is Key: Avoid overwhelm by focusing on what truly matters.
- Levity Builds Connection: Find ways to incorporate moments of joy and humor into daily life and work.
About Megan Laudick
Megan Laudick is a co-host for Catalytic Mindset podcast. This podcast is all about teaching fundamental tips and tools you can implement to help accelerate and sustain growth in health, wellness, and positive mindset no matter where you are in the process… Hosts Megan and Mily are two friends, who are passionate about sharing knowledge from their experiences, research, and lessons they’ve learned living their own journeys. Now it’s time for us to share, entertain, and be your Hype Ladies to help you succeed in yours!
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