This Daring Adventure Trista Guertin

In this episode, I tackle the common struggle of productivity and how we can get ourselves to actually sit down and do the work.
We'll do a dive deep into the common reasons why so many of us struggle to accomplish the tasks we set out to do, and explore the psychological and practical barriers that hinder our productivity and offer actionable hacks to overcome these challenges.
Whether you're dealing with procrastination, lack of motivation, or simply feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list, I will provide you with valuable insights and tips to help you boost your efficiency and get more done.
Key Takeaways:
1. Understanding the Barriers to Productivity:
- Procrastination: Why we delay tasks and how to combat it.
- Distractions: Identifying and minimizing external and internal distractions.
2. Practical Hacks for Boosting Productivity:
- Time Management: Effective techniques like the Pomodoro Technique and time blocking.
3. Enhancing Focus and Motivation:
- Creating a Productive Environment: Tips for organizing your workspace to enhance focus.
- Mindfulness and Breaks: The importance of taking breaks and practicing mindfulness to maintain productivity.
Action Steps:
- Be Aware of What Your Brain is Doing and Why: Learn how the primitive part of our works and how it slows our productivity down and holds us back.
- Set Up Your Environment: Make small changes to your workspace to reduce distractions and boost focus.
- Start Small: Begin with one productivity technique and gradually incorporate more as you see progress.
Tune in to discover how you can transform your productivity and achieve your goals with ease!
Key Moments:
00:44 Understanding Productivity Challenges
03:55 The Science Behind Procrastination
08:52 Practical Steps to Overcome Procrastination
15:54 Maintaining Focus and Consistency
23:55 Upcoming Webinar Announcement
Join my free webinar on June 1st at 11 AM EST. I will be introducing the 6 Steps to Building a Better Relationship with Yourself. You can register in advance HERE.
Book a private coaching session with me. Get coached on any aspect of your life, and let's talk about how we can move you forward towards creating what you ultimately want.
Join my three-month coaching program: When you're ready to take your progress to the next level, you'll want to join my coaching program. This program includes one-on-one sessions to help you 10x whatever you're doing by yourself. You'll get the support and accountability you want plus learn the tools and skills you need to get unstuck for good. Sign up for the free coaching session using the link above and let's talk.
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In this episode I dive into the theme 'Lies My Brain Tells Me.'
I share personal anecdotes about my own journey of self-improvement and brain training through playing Wordle, combating negative thoughts, and fostering a better relationship with myself.
Through examples ranging from professional fears to everyday doubts, I have 14 lies our brains tell us that hinder personal growth.
The good news is that with daily work, awareness and persistence, we can overcome these falsehoods and continue progressing towards becoming the person we always wanted to become!
Key Moments:
01:07 Announcing Upcoming Webinar: Building a Better Relationship with Yourself
02:26 Life Lessons from Playing Wordle: A Journey of Persistence and Growth
08:08 Unraveling the Lies Our Brains Tell Us: A Deep Dive into Self-Reflection
27:35 The Power of Mindset Work and Daily Practice in Overcoming Mental Barriers
31:31 Exploring Coaching Opportunities and Closing Remarks
Join my free webinar on June 1st at 11 AM EST. I will be introducing the 6 Steps to Building a Better Relationship with Yourself. You can register in advance HERE.
If you're interested in trying coaching, here's your chance! Book a private coaching session with me. Get coached on any aspect of your life, including how to create a life that is authentically yours. Let's talk about how we can move you forward towards creating what you ultimately want.
Join my three-month coaching program: When you're ready to take your progress to the next level, you'll want to join my coaching program. This program includes one-on-one sessions to help you 10x whatever you're doing by yourself. You'll get the support and accountability you want plus learn the tools and skills you need to get unstuck for good. Sign up for the free coaching session using the link above and let's talk.
Connect with me on Instagram for more mindset inspiration.
Visit my website here.
If you have a minute to rate, review, share and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, I would appreciate it. It helps me reach more and more listeners. I'd also love to hear any insights or questions you may have.
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In episode 70, I invite you to explore the concept of self-love and its foundational role in personal development and well-being. Your relationship with yourself is the most important one you will ever have, so it's time to invest in it! This begins with learning to like and then love yourself. It will serve as the foundation on which you go after your goals and dreams and create the life you truly want. I cover strategies for improving self-relationship, including recognizing negative self-talk, cultivating self-compassion, celebrating personal strengths and accomplishments, setting boundaries, and prioritizing self-care. Learn why liking yourself is important for mental health, healthier relationships, empowerment, resilience, and living an authentic and fulfilling life. Let's go!
KEY MOMENTS:
00:36 The Importance of Liking Yourself
01:39 Building a Loving Relationship with Yourself
04:59 Why Self Love is Essential
11:14 Practical Steps to Cultivate Self Love
17:14 Celebrating Strengths and Setting Boundaries
Learn more about the work on Dr. Kristin Neff HERE.
If you're interested in trying coaching, here's your chance! Book a private coaching session with me. Get coached on any aspect of your life, including how to create a life that is authentically yours. Let's talk about how we can move you forward towards creating what you ultimately want.
Join my three-month coaching program: When you're ready to take your progress to the next level, you'll want to join my coaching program. This program includes one-on-one sessions to help you 10x whatever you're doing by yourself. You'll get the support and accountability you want plus learn the tools and skills you need to get unstuck for good. Sign up for the free coaching session using the link above and let's talk.
Connect with me on Instagram for more mindset inspiration.
Visit my website here.
If you have a minute to rate, review, share and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, I would appreciate it. It helps me reach more and more listeners. I'd also love to hear any insights or questions you may have.
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In episode 69 of This Daring Adventure, I share my insights on feeling stuck and how to overcome it. We look at common thoughts and fears that lead to feeling stuck, such as self-doubt and fear of failure.
Your thoughts and feeling are the most powerful tools you have. They are instrumental in driving your actions, or lack thereof. Either they are moving your forward towards what you want to create or they are keeping you stuck.
Tune in to learn practical strategies for daily thought work to shift towards positive, action-oriented thinking.
I also cover the importance of questioning and reframing one's thoughts to foster a more productive and fulfilling life. You'll also learn more about the role of coaching in navigating these challenges.
Key Moments:
02:05 Understanding Why You Feel Stuck
04:06 The Power of Thoughts and Feelings in Creating Results
09:20 Daily Thought Work: Rewiring Your Brain for Success
15:35 The Role of Coaching in Changing Your Life
If you're interested in trying coaching, here's your chance! Book a private coaching session with me. Get coached on any aspect of your life, including how to create a life that is authentically yours. Let's talk about how we can move you forward towards creating what you ultimately want.
Join my three-month coaching program: When you're ready to take your progress to the next level, you'll want to join my coaching program. This program includes one-on-one sessions to help you 10x whatever you're doing by yourself. You'll get the support and accountability you want plus learn the tools and skills you need to get unstuck for good. Sign up for the free coaching session using the link above and let's talk.
Follow me on Instagram for more mindset inspiration.
You can find my website here.
If you have a minute to rate, review, share and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, I would appreciate it, please. It helps me reach more and more listeners. I'd also love to hear any insights or questions you may have.
Thank you very much and see you next week.

In episode 68 of This Daring Adventure podcast, I focus on a common issue: women underestimating their potential. I discuss how societal norms, gender stereotypes, and the brain's inherent negativity bias contribute to self-doubt and fear of taking risks.
I look at how these factors lead women to play it safe and avoid pursuing ambitious goals, impacting their possibility to live fuller lives.
Tune in to learn how to recognize and overcome these challenges, including questioning internalized messaging, setting 'impossible' goals, and consistently taking action towards personal growth.
It's time to embrace risk, learn from failures, and gradually unlock your true capabilities. Know that with intention and effort, expanding your capacity and living a life beyond limitations is achievable.
You don't have to live a life you don't really love about any longer.
If you're feeling like you're meant for more, it's because you are.
So, what are you waiting for?
Key moments:
00:37 Unleashing Your Potential: A Deep Dive
08:44 The Powerful Role of Media in Shaping Perceptions
12:52 Overcoming the Brain's Fear Mechanism
22:36 Setting Impossible Goals and Taking Massive Action
25:02 Embracing Failure and Learning from Setbacks
30:44 Reflection and Moving Forward
32:27 How Coaching Can Transform Your Life
33:36 Closing Thoughts and Resources
If you're interested in trying coaching, here's your chance!
Book a private coaching session with me. Get coached on any aspect of your life, including how to create a life that is authentically yours. Let's talk about how we can move you forward towards creating what you ultimately want.
Join my three-month coaching program: When you're ready to take your progress to the next level, you'll want to join my coaching program.
This program includes one-on-one sessions to help you 10x whatever you're doing by yourself.
You'll get the support and accountability you want plus learn the tools and skills you need to get unstuck for good. Sign up for the free coaching session using the link above and let's talk.
Follow me on Instagram for more mindset inspiration.
If you have a minute to rate, review, share and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, I would appreciate it, please. It helps me reach more and more women. I'd also love to hear any insights or questions you have.
Thank you very much and see you next week.

Conquer the Weight of Other People's Opinions
Episode 67 focuses on managing and overcoming the impact of other people's opinions on our lives.
At all times, we have the power to control our responses to external judgments of others. It is our mindset and the way we think about the situation that determine how successfully we are in navigating these situations.
I share some personal anecdotes to illustrate the lasting effect of critical comments and explains how such incidences are tied to our brain's primitive protective mechanisms.
I also delve into the ways these opinions can hold us back, advocating for active mental management and self-reflection to progress past them.
Join me as I offer tips on confronting these challenges through understanding, acceptance, and reframing of thoughts.
You don't have to stay stuck under the weight of other people's opinions any longer.
Key moments:
00:33 The Power of Your Mindset Over Opinions and Time
01:17 Understanding the Impact of Others' Opinions
02:18 The Primitive Brain and Our Need for Approval
04:40 Strategies for Managing Opinions and Self-Growth
08:32 Real-Life Application: Overcoming Negative Feedback
13:21 Empowering Yourself to Choose Your Thoughts
If you're interested in trying coaching, here's your chance!
Book a private coaching session with me. Get coached on any aspect of your life, including how to create a life that is authentically yours. Let's talk about how we can move you forward towards creating what you ultimately want.
Join my three-month coaching program: If you're looking to take your progress to the next level, consider joining my coaching program. This program includes one-on-one sessions to help you 10x whatever you're doing by yourself.
Follow me on Instagram for more mindset inspiration.
If you have a minute to rate, review, share and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, I would appreciate it, please.
Thank you very much and see you next week.