249. How To Be Awesome At Not Taking Yourself Too Seriously

<div class="" dir="auto"> <div class="" dir="auto">This is not about not taking your life or goals seriously - it’s the opposite… it’s allowing yourself the freedom to make mistakes, try new things, laugh at yourself… so that your worries and stresses don’t consume you and prevent you from fully enjoying life. </div> <div class="" dir="auto"> </div> <div class="" dir="auto">In this podcast episode, we’re talking about all the ways we can stay super focused on our priorities and being very intentional with our time, but at the same time, realizing the importance of not taking yourself too seriously.</div> <div class="" dir="auto"> </div> <div class="" dir="auto">And here’s why… it’s mental freedom.  Freedom from replaying past conversations or situations… freedom from overthinking… freedom from being indecisive or taking things personally that you could let go.</div> <div class="" dir="auto"> </div> <div class="" dir="auto">And the best part.. by doing this and thinking this way… you’ll have more FUN!  And what’s better than that!  </div> <div class="" dir="auto"> </div> </div> <div class="" dir="auto"> </div> <div class="" dir="auto">Here are some of the tips that Lindsay goes through in this episode:</div> <div class="" dir="auto"> </div> <div class="" dir="auto">-Be able to laugh at yourself </div> <div class="" dir="auto">We all make mistakes and wish we would have done certain things differently. </div> <div class="" dir="auto">By not beating yourself up and being able to move on - we save ourselves so much mental agony. </div> <div class="" dir="auto">Also, it takes work but being able to relax and take a joke- not take things too seriously - and not be offended! </div> <div class="" dir="auto"> </div> <div class="" dir="auto">-Embrace mistakes - use them for learning and growth and move on. </div> <div class="" dir="auto"> </div> <div class="" dir="auto">-Be present in the moment - it’s so easy to focus on yesterday and tomorrow instead. </div> <div class="" dir="auto"> </div> <div class="" dir="auto">-Keep