The Fun Road with Kass & Steve Kass Martin & Steve Boedt

Being healthy selfish means taking care of yourself first so that you can show up with presence and power in your life.

Connection is a huge part of every relationship and human interaction in your life.
We cannot have healthy, authentic, meaningful relationships without connecting on some level.
And those connections are a huge part of what makes our lives happy and fulfilling.
Whether it's your coworkers, your boss, best friend, partner, spouse, kids, whoever—communication is key to connection.
Do you ever find yourself struggling to speak up and voice your opinion?
Or maybe you feel that even when you do, you’re misunderstood?
Do you ever find yourself communicating ineffectively because you’re too reactive?
We as human beings have a deep desire to be loved and understood, to feel heard and seen.
It’s impossible to do that if we are unable to communicate effectively in order to connect with those around us.
In this episode, Kass and Steve discuss how to connect on a deeper, more authentic level through effective communication.

How to stop getting stuck in the decision making process, and take action instead!

As we travel through our day to day lives, we all experience a myriad of emotions!
Whether you’re happy, sad, content, angry, frustrated, joyful, or whatever it may be—it’s important to pay attention to how you are expressing that.
Saying things like “I am mad” or “I am frustrated” comes pretty naturally to most of us, but is that the most effective or healthy way to express or think about your emotions?
When we use “I am” statements with negative emotions, we are labeling ourselves as a fleeting emotion, something that we don’t want to be forever.
You are not mad, you feel mad, and though that may not seem like a big difference—changing the way you think about and vocalize your emotions can help you take back your power.
In this episode, Kass and Steve talk about the difference between “I am” and “I feel” statements, and the power behind the words you use to describe yourself. 
After all, we are the creators of our lives. So what you say matters, because it dictates your future.

Kass and Steve share what works for them and give a few suggestions on how you can keep your energy and productivity up!

Sometimes we get wrapped up in our responsibilities and life seems to drift into a mundane routine.
We’ve got work and family responsibilities and all the day to day tasks to keep up on.
But life should also be full of excitement and passion! 
So what can you do when you feel stuck in this heavy rhythm?
It’s time to revitalize and refuel with a passion project!
I know you might be thinking, “How could I possibly find the time for another project??”
The thing about passion projects is that the return on investment is so much higher than the cost!
A passion project can re-introduce a level of excitement and drive into your life that you may not have felt in a long time.
It’ll yank you right out of that feeling of being stuck and maybe even bored, and give you something to look forward to each day.
Plus, you get to decide how much time and effort you put into it.
Passion projects don't have to be a huge, all consuming thing.
In this episode, Kass and Steve talk about finding time for personal projects, shifting your mindset to make space for them, and aligning your passion with purpose.