Summary

In this reflective podcast episode, Dr. Cielle Amundson shares her journey of reevaluating her self-worth and value over the past year, catalyzed by personal family experiences. She discusses the impact of relationships on her self-perception, the societal standards that challenge her worth, and the importance of recognizing her achievements. Cielle explains how her younger selves serve as a guide for her growth- and that she became the woman they hoped. She concludes with a hopeful outlook towards the future, embracing curiosity and the pursuit of financial abundance.

Keywords

self-worth, personal growth, relationships, family dynamics, societal standards, impact, coaching, value, emotional well-being, curiosity

Takeaways

Cielle reflects on her year-long journey of self-discovery. The catalyst for change was her father's health crisis. She realized the importance of treating herself as valuable. Cielle confronts societal standards of worth, especially for women. She uses her younger selves as a measure of her growth. The ripple effect of her impact on others is profound. Cielle acknowledges her achievements and their significance. She looks forward to embracing curiosity in her future endeavors. Financial abundance is a new goal for her personal growth.

sound bites

"At what cost?" "I have outgrown all of those."

Chapters

00:00 Reconnecting and Reflecting on the Past Year 02:32 Navigating Personal Value and Worth 04:46 The Impact of Relationships on Self-Worth 06:36 Redefining Love and Care in Family Dynamics 07:47 Confronting Societal Standards of Worth 09:01 Finding Value in Personal Achievements 10:36 Using Younger Selves as a Barometer for Growth 11:35 The Ripple Effect of Impact on Others 13:42 Looking Ahead: Embracing Curiosity and Growth 18:18 Financial Abundance and Future Aspirations

Summary:

In this episode, Cielle shares insights about decision-making. She dives into the real struggle of self-doubt after making choices, sharing the tip that we can choose to make our decisions "right" for us in that moment, and the value of trusting past decisions. Cielle also talks about why your journey and personal growth from making decisions matter more than the final outcome, encouraging you to embrace the process and the lessons you pick up along the way. Whether you're feeling unsure about a big decision or just want to learn how to trust your path, this episode has you covered.

Keywords:

decision-making tips for young adults, self doubt after decisions, trust yourself, genz, personal growth from decisions, embracing the journey, decision making, commitment, choices, life lessons, journey, self-reflection

Takeaways:

• Self-doubt loves to show up after we make a decision — it’s totally normal.
• Committing to a choice is how you actually live that choice.
• Trusting your past decisions can help quiet the self-doubt noise.
• Honestly, the journey usually teaches you way more than the destination.
• Making decisions means juggling a lot of different things — it’s not always simple.
• It’s okay to change your mind! That’s part of the process.
• Walking your path often leads to surprises you never saw coming. Seriously!

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Personal Story 03:49 Committing to a Choice Matters 07:25 Committing to a Choice is an Action 10:30 When Choosing brings up a Doubting Spiral 12:34 Trusting Your Past Self's Decision-Making 15:22 Changing Paths and Experiencing the Journey 16:55 The Purpose of Making Choices 19:32 Conclusion 20:17 Engage and Connect with the Podcast 21:40 Supporting the Podcast Community

As always, a big thank you to my amazingly wonderful and very cute husband for the intro- and to my friends, Miracle Laurie and Bobbo Byrnes, for their song Effin' Groovy in the outro. Both of these humans have NEW albums out now- that are REAL good- so go check them out too.

Thank you for taking a listen!

Summary:

I know those Syllabi can be boring- and yet... the syllabus is basically a type of agreement or contract that you agree to by staying in the class. Yup- no signature required. You can also use it as the cheat code to ensure you survive (and thrive ;) in the class.

I'm breaking down the parts of the syllabus I highly suggest you read and how to use it to your advantage. Spoiler: Not all classes are the same, and neither are the instructors. So, pick the ones that vibe with your priorities! And always keep an eye on those emails from your prof—they can override anything in the syllabus.

Tune in, and let’s make this semester your best one yet! 🚀

Keywords:

syllabus, college, student success, student support, agreement, contract, rules, consequences, grades, financial aid, understanding, instructors, grading, attendance policies, communication, emails, learning preferences, addendums

Takeaways:

• Syllabi function as a type of contract between students and instructors in college
• Staying in a class implies agreement to the terms outlined in the syllabus
• Changes or addendums to the syllabus communicated often supersede the original syllabus (even via email)
• Students should consider their learning preferences and priorities to make informed choices when selecting classes
• You have the option to choose classes and instructors that align with their learning preferences and needs

Sound Bites:

• "What people don't tell you about the syllabus is that it is basically a contract.
• "By you staying in the class, you are agreeing to the terms."
• "Differences in syllabi can be the difference in your grade, passing or failing, and getting financial aid."

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to the Syllabus as an Agreement 01:32 Sections of the Syllabus to Pay Attention to: Grading 05:30 Instructors often Determine How they Accommodate Absences 07:40 The Significance of School Emails 12:15 Choosing Classes and Instructors Based on YOUR Priorities 18:00 Engage and Connect with the Podcast 19:22 Supporting the Podcast Community

Special Thank You:

To my amazing partner, Brandon Ward, for the intro. AND to the amazing Miracle Laurie and Bobbo Byrnes for their tune Effin' Groovy in the outro. So lucky!