Earn Your Happy Podcast | Motivation | Self-love | Entrepreneurship | Confidence | Fitness And Life Coaching With Lori Harder

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Staying in a positive mindset Tinkering around the house Connecting with people Coping with anxiety around speaking   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink   Show Notes: Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I answer your questions about discipline and self care. Megan Seibel asks: What is your favorite form of self-care to help you stay in a positive mindset when business feels hard? Kristie Dean asks: I've been doing a lot more presenting and speaking around my purpose and feel sooo anxious speaking literally my chest tightens and I feel like my voice might just not come out at moments. Not doing it is not an option so I'm going to get through it. I know you've said you've had anxiety around speaking, do you have any tips?

In This Episode You Will Learn About: When to make a pivot Why you have permission to pivot The steps to making a transition seamlessly Making the leap to something new   Resources: Text FAST to 310-421-0416 to join our Fast Foundations mastermind group fastfoundations.com fourwestdigital.com/textme Visit liquidiv.com and use code HAPPY to get 25% off your first purchase   Show Notes: Let’s talk about pivots! Career pivots, expertise pivots, you name it. The world has changed so quickly over the last year: people are pivoting left and right, whether out of necessity, or inspiration. And you have full permission to pivot. The expectation of staying in the same career or business your entire life is long gone. While pivoting is always possible and may be the best decision for you or your business, it is not always easy. You will have to stand up and make yourself known for something new. You have to make it real and show up consistently. We’re going to give you the steps to making a successful

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The myth of success Not sitting in your pity forever Shifting your mindset towards positivity Removing limiting beliefs Living up to your own standards Not sweating the small stuff Not putting people on a pedestal   Resources: susansly.com Instagram: @susansly Go to liquidiv.com and use code HAPPY for 25% off your first order   Show Notes: Susan Sly lit a fire in my belly when I saw her speak on stage for the first time. She rocked my world. There is so much fire, commitment, and power inside of her. She’s one of the smartest women that I know and one of my biggest inspirations, and I’m excited to share her with all of you.   Question Highlights: Where did you come from? What’s a belief that you hold now that’s the opposite of what you felt before? How do you know when you need to say yes and when you need to say no? What are the standards that you hold up to? What’s something that you’ve had to let go of to be yourself? When did you realize t

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The excuses we use to sabotage ourselves How to turn your excuses on their head Creating accountability Doing the work   Resources: Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to get updates on the podcast and see when YOU could be featured on the show   Show Notes: We have got to stop sabotaging ourselves. It’s so easy to not take ownership of the things we’re doing. I’ve stayed in that place for a LONG time, and my hope for you is that you don’t stay as long as I did. I’m going to go over the excuses that we often tell ourselves… and how you can kick them to the curb and replace it with a thought that EMPOWERS you.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Balancing the guilt of being a good parent while also working hard Avoiding overwhelm while juggling multiple projects   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink   Show Notes: Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I answer your questions about imposter syndrome. @michaela_slade asks: How do you maintain focus and avoid overwhelm when you've got multiple projects on the go? Katelyn Moss asks: I have some problems with my self esteem being a good mom and working at my dream job but I feel that mom guilt and the guilt is HEAVY. What do I do?

In This Episode You Will Learn About: How happiness makes you more productive The five things you can do to impact your happiness daily   Resources: Text FAST to 310-421-0416 to get early bird access and a $2000 discount to our Fast Foundations Mastermind Watch: TEDxBloomington - Shawn Achor - "The Happiness Advantage: Linking Positive Brains to Performance"   Show Notes: Happiness increases your productivity by up to 31%. It also increases your ability to learn. We wrote down five things that will help make you a happier human being, thereby increasing your productivity. When you do these five things, you will truly have the energy to move through business – and life – the way that you want. Five things that impact happiness: See stress as a challenge and not a threat. Gratitude and three wins Exercise Acts of kindness Environment If you want to make big changes in your life, you have to approach it from a place of happiness and positivity. Feeling miserable and slogging through the ch

In This Episode, You Will Learn About: Learning the skill of dating Getting your dating mindset right Where to source dates Defining your comfort zone upfront How to handle follow-through   Resources: damonahoffman.com Instagram: @damonahoffman Listen: Dates & Mates with Damona Hoffman Visit talkspace.com and use the code HAPPY for $100 off your first month   Show Notes: Damona Hoffman is brilliant. She’s a dating coach, but her advice goes far beyond romance: it applies to your friendships, your business partnerships, and more. We talk about dating, relationships, and finding love during a pandemic. I love talking about the dynamic that relationships play in life, and Damona truly brings it.   Question Highlights: How did you get into being a dating coach? How do people navigate dating during this time? How do we narrow down what we’re looking for? What is the next part of the dating funnel? What are some questions you can ask yourself to set yourself up for a better dating experi

In This Episode, You Will Learn About: The exciting changes coming to Earn Your Happy Taking failure as feedback Adding value every day Making a commitment to showing up The success formula   Resources: Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to submit questions to Questionably Awesome   Show Notes: Success is a numbers game. So many people think that things are going wrong or that they aren’t good enough when just one or two things don’t go well. But the key to success in anything is in the number of times you try. The more you fail, the faster you learn. The more you learn, the faster you succeed. And the more you succeed, the better you can leverage that success. So don’t quit the game early — put in the numbers.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Overcoming imposter syndrome Creating a plan and implementing it Finding ways to add value   Resources: Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 to submit your questions to future episodes!   Show Notes: Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I are going to be answering more of your questions around goals and dreams. @jennaatkinsonp5 asks: What are the best ways to add value if you don't have a big social media following? @tima922 asks: I am struggling with creating and implementing a strategic plan for my goals. Where do I start? @sheriazhomayoon asks: The vision I have for myself and my professional work sometimes feels "too big". Then I question, "who am I to take that on"? How do I overcome this?

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Showing enthusiasm and passion Taking messy action Getting comfortable with asking for help Collaborating for success Showing up consistently, even when things are hard   Resources: Text FAST to 310-421-0416 to get early access to my mastermind and $500 off your enrollment   Show Notes: We’ve worked with many successful people over our careers, and many of them go on to achieve even greater success. Meanwhile, some people continue to struggle in their businesses, never quite reaching their full potential. The thing is that what people struggle with seems to be universal: We hear it all again and again. We’ve identified the common traits that set apart those who succeed from those that struggle. If you can embrace these five traits of successful entrepreneurs it can quickly shift your results for the better.   Enthusiasm and passion   Enthusiasm doesn’t mean being loud and bubbly in public — though honestly, that can help. What it means is that when y

In This Episode You Will Learn About: What video games can teach you about success How to power up your life Putting yourself into spaces that challenge you Making asymmetrical bets The different levels of life   Resources: levelingup.com singlegrain.com Read: "Leveling Up" Instagram: @ericosiu Receive 25% off your entire first purchase by visiting drinksupercoffee.com/​lori​ or using code ​LORI ​at checkout Get a free $75 credit at indeed.com/happy   Show Notes: Eric Siu is an amazing human being. Getting into video games as a kid he discovered that he was building a lot of skills, joining teams, and creating communities — all things that he didn’t have in real life. As he grew up he learned to take that same passion and skill set and apply it to other areas of his life. In his new book "Leveling Up" Eric uses video games as a lens to view personal growth and achievement in a way that anyone can understand. If you’re ready to reach the next level, give this a listen.   Question Highl

In This Episode You Will Learn About: The placebo effect How belief affects us positively and negatively How what you consume affects your life   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink   Show Notes: Believing in yourself is going to get you to where you want to go. I believe manifestation is one of the most powerful tools we can use to accomplish our goals, improve our lives, and make ourselves feel better. And that’s not just my opinion: It’s backed up by science! We all know the placebo effect and how in many instances it is nearly as powerful as actual medication — all with the power of our mind. So why don’t we think that the power of belief can work just as well with our goals? Spoiler alert: It does.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Doing the hard things The psychology of facing tough days Choosing your version of hard Acknowledging the season that you’re in Procrastination disguised as productivity   Resources: Text FAST to 310-421-0416 to join our Fast Foundations mastermind group Visit liquidiv.com and get 25% off your first order with promo code HAPPY   Show Notes: When you stop doing the hard stuff, life actually feels harder. It’s not always easy to do the things you need to do to live the life that you want. But if you skip out on the hard stuff, the rest of your life is only going to be harder. Doing it may be the hard part, but the reward makes life easier. There’s a couple of psychological tricks to help you face a challenging day. One is to block out the impact of how hard it’s going to be and instead focus on how it’s going to feel on the other side. You can also choose to feel grateful for everything you have in your life — including the things that are afforded by those

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Being vulnerable Facing uncertainty Pushing through hard times   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink   Show Notes: I’m getting raw, real, and vulnerable right now. I’m in a place right now that exists often when you’re an entrepreneur or someone going for your dreams. Right now, with everything that’s happening, I’m just feeling really scared. There’s so much uncertainty and so many things up in the air, and I have to be okay with that. I hope this makes anyone going through this now feel a little less alone, and shows that it’s possible to get through all of this.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Setting clear expectations Maintaining friendship in business Replacing professionalism with respect   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink   Show Notes: Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I are going to be answering more of your questions around relationships. @jaiakasha asks: How do you work through conflict and keep the relationship strong? @charitymajors asks: How do you protect business and friendship?

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Whether or not you’re stuck in the middle Why being stuck in the middle hurts Purposefully upping the stakes   Resources: Text FAST to 310-421-0416 to join our Fast Foundations mastermind group Show Notes: Are you trying to get things done without going all in? Don’t allow yourself to be caught in the middle. Not in the middle of drama or a fight but caught in the middle of a commitment with yourself. This doesn’t affect the people who haven’t made a commitment and are doing nothing. It also doesn’t affect the people who are already all-in. It’s for the people that are high potential and working hard for their dreams but a part of them still wants a different life. Maybe you want a better body or a better life but you’re allowing old habits to hold you back. If you’re finding yourself wanting to change in your life but you’re still stuck in your old ways you need to burn the ships. Up the stakes on your new life so that you have no choice but to keep movi

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Falling in love with wine The experiences wine brings Telling a story with your brand Breaking new ground in your industry The challenges that come with innovation Resources: winc.com try.wonderfulwine.co/earnyourhappy Visit drinksupercoffee.com/lori or use code LORI for 25% off your first purchase Show Notes: If you have a big idea, a dream, and a hobby, you can turn it into a business. Brian Smith is passionate about wine and finding a way to share great wine with as many people as possible. He shows how injecting some creativity into any industry can help you grow and scale your hobby into a thriving business. This one is great for anyone looking to turn their passion into something much bigger.   Question Highlights: What are you excited about right now? What is the perfect experience with a bottle of wine? What are the two different projects you’re working on? What made you decide to put so much personality into your brand? What was the m

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Addictions to problems or solutions Two ways to get attention Focusing on one thing at a time Increasing your willpower   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink Show Notes: When we start to look at our lives we are either addicted to the solution and the positive or we’re addicted to the problems and complaining. Which one are you? Look at your day and recognize whether you are more focused on coming up with solutions to the problems that come up, or if you’re allowing yourself to stay in the addiction of the drama. If you find yourself gearing more towards the complaining, let’s discuss how you can switch that around and fall in love with solving problems.

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Finding confidence in action Starting something new   Resources: instagram.com/drinklitepink   Show Notes: Welcome back to Questionably Awesome! Today, Evans and I are going to be answering more of your questions around building confidence. @vivianamindful asks: How do you remain confident when you're at the start of your business and feeling overwhelmed? @suzannelamoureaux asks: How do you gain confidence when starting something new that you've never done before?

In This Episode You Will Learn About: Whether you should be an employee or an entrepreneur Understanding why you’re starting your business Envisioning what your days look like Thinking of the future Staying in your zone of genius Creating the habits you need to move forward   Resources: 2021blueprint.com Visit outstandingfoods.com/lori or use code LORI for 25% off your first order!   Show Notes: Are you ready to be an entrepreneur?  We have six questions you should be asking yourself — whether you have a business already or are thinking of starting one — to make sure you aren’t putting yourself into situations that are going to lead you to unhappiness. Entrepreneurship is so trendy right now. While it’s a great way to make money and build financial security, not everybody is meant to be an entrepreneur… at least not right now. Use these questions as a guide to determine whether or not being an entrepreneur is right for you: Why are you starting this thing? What is your day-to-day going t