Create for No Reason

This is a pretty random episode. I share a piece of my morning pages. I also share an incomplete poem I'm working on. I hope this episode inspires you to write, create, and share. Get book recommendations, journaling prompts, and weekly inspiration delivered to your inbox by signing up for Massive Optimism at MassiveOptimism.com.Kate's YouTube Channel: KateVolman.Video

It's easy to start comparing our work to those we admire. But when we do, sometimes it stops us from creating. It stops us from pursuing the passion projects that are clearly meant for us. I hope this episode inspires you to keep creating. Get book recommendations, journaling prompts, and weekly inspiration delivered to your inbox by signing up for Massive Optimism. Kate's YouTube Channel

Inspiration doesn't strike when we're sitting on the couch or procrastinating on our work. It happens when we're working. When we show up even when we don't feel like it. Even when it's hard. Get book recommendations, journaling prompts and weekly inspiration delivered to your inbox by signing up for Massive Optimism. Kate's YouTube Channel

I hope this episode inspires you to do more of what you love and rediscover the passion in your life. Get book recommendations, journaling prompts and weekly inspiration delivered to your inbox by signing up for Massive Optimism. Kate's YouTube Channel

The thing about creating is... Well, it's complicated. There's so much that goes into the creative process. Sometimes ideas dance freely in our mind. We know what to do with them and which direction to go. Other times, it's not that simple. We sit in front of the keyboard or stare at a blank canvas waiting for inspiration to strike. In this episode, Kate shares some of her thoughts on the creative process and why, no matter what, we must continue to create. Get book recommendations, journaling prompts and weekly inspiration delivered to your inbox by signing up for Massive Optimism. Kate's YouTube Channel

Creating a personal strategic plan helps us stay focused on what it is we truly want to accomplish in our lives. In this episode, Kate shares simple steps to creating a personal strategic plan you'll actually use to accomplish your dreams this year. Get book recommendations, journaling prompts and weekly inspiration delivered to your inbox by signing up for Massive Optimism. Kate's YouTube Channel

In order to live a happier, more fulfilling life, we need to let go of what no longer serves us to make space for what does. Here are 6 things to let go of to help you become the best version of yourself:Perfectionism – How many dreams are waiting or dying inside of you because you are waiting for the perfect time or because you don’t want to put it out into the world because it doesn’t have all of the ‘perfect pieces’ even though we know perfect doesn’t exist.Comparison – Nothing beneficial comes from comparing. The only person you need to compare yourself to is the person you were yesterday.Toxic relationships – Let go of the people in your life that don’t serve you, the people you give so much effort and energy to that don’t give it back. Let people show you who they really are, and believe them.Negative self-talk – Ask yourself: Is it true? Is it helpful? Is it kind?Unused things – what can you get rid of that you no longer use? Maybe it’s clothes in your closet or books on your shelf. When we start getting rid of unused things, the energy shifts and opens up, and we invite new energy back into our lives.Judgment – let go of judgment of yourself and of other people. It is not our job to judge people in this world. We have no idea what other people are going through in their lives. If we lead with kindness and love, the world would be a much better place.Get book recommendations, journaling prompts and weekly inspiration delivered to your inbox by signing up for Massive Optimism. Kate's YouTube Channel

What passion project have you been putting off? Now is the time to say yes to the opportunities and activities in your life that will help you become the person you are meant to be. Hopefully, this will be your reminder to stop talking yourself out of it and simply say yes. Get book recommendations, journaling prompts and weekly inspiration delivered to your inbox by signing up for Massive Optimism. Kate's YouTube Channel

In this mini-episode, I share ten great books I've read in 2022. I hope you find something to add to your reading list. Get book recommendations, journaling prompts and weekly inspiration delivered to your inbox by signing up for Massive Optimism. Kate's YouTube Channel

In this episode, Kate chats with Nicholas Hutchison, Founder of BookThinkers, a company dedicated to spreading the power of personal development books. Nicholas is focused on developing insightful content and interviewing the world’s top non-fiction authors for his podcast, BookThinkers: Life-Changing Books.Nick shared some of the books that changed his life including The Four Hour Work Week, Man's Search for Meaning, and Rich Dad, Poor Dad. He also shared some of his favorite authors and his dream podcast guests. As a digital nomad, Nicholas runs his business from a different country every month and gives all of the credit for this lifestyle to some of the early books he has read.Click here to learn more about BookThinkers. Get book recommendations, journaling prompts and weekly inspiration delivered to your inbox by signing up for Massive Optimism. Kate's YouTube Channel