The Best Advice I Ever Heard: From Motivation to Paper Plates, 10 Genius Hacks for Keeping Yourself and Your Home Organized

Published: Sept. 11, 2023, 4:05 a.m.

b"In today\\u2019s episode, I welcome back KC Davis, therapist, and bestselling author.\\n\\nThe episode before this featured her relatable, hilarious, and breakthrough ideas about everything from laundry to loading a dishwasher and giving yourself the freaking break that you deserve.\\n\\nThat episode was so insanely popular, we moved this up in the queue. \\n\\nThe verdict is in.\\n\\nYou love KC Davis. So today she's answering your deeply personal and surprising questions. \\n\\nIn just 50 minutes, KC\\u2019s genius hacks and smart approach to everyday tasks will not only help you manage your to-do list, but give you back the time to rest without feeling guilty. \\n\\nShe also reveals the single most helpful item you can bring to someone when they are going through a very difficult time.\\n\\nYou ask the questions and she's giving you the step-by-step plan. She covers so much it\\u2019s hard to summarize, but here is my best attempt:\\n\\nThe shocking truth about \\u201cgetting everything done\\u201d\\nWhy you need to stop saying you\\u2019re fine - you\\u2019re BETTER than fine\\nHow to divide chores at home (yes, there is a right way!)\\nHer \\u201cFair Rest\\u201d rule for couples\\n7 genius tips to build momentum (stop waiting for motivation)\\nThe ONE thing to do for a family or friend who is struggling with grief or depression (don\\u2019t cook them a meal)\\nHer unique take on self-compassion that will leave you in action\\nHow to maximize your free time so you can finally start that project (you know, that one you keep thinking about) or collapse on the couch and do nothing\\n\\nSteal her scripts and her hacks. \\n\\nYou asked for more time with KC Davis, and we delivered. \\n\\nThanks for sharing this with all your friends and family that need it. \\n\\nXo, Mel\\n\\nIn this episode, you\\u2019ll learn:\\n\\n2:00: What does the research say about motivation?\\n4:00: Let\\u2019s unpack what happens when you have ZERO motivation.\\n8:20: Shame causes paralysis, so cultivate this emotion instead.\\n10:30: Here\\u2019s how to look at your home when you have chronic illness.\\n13:20: Let\\u2019s role play what to do when you feel overwhelmed.\\n14:50: Here\\u2019s what KC wants every parent of an autistic child to hear.\\n19:00: Hate how you look and feel? This best-friend advice is for you.\\n21:00: Can we please take a look at your closet and do this?\\n25:50: Wait, self-esteem is overrated? Here\\u2019s what to focus on instead.\\n27:45: Our hustle culture makes us feel guilty about doing this one essential thing.\\n31:15:The one question to ask yourself that will give you the break you deserve.\\n35:00: Feeling guilty about using paper plates? You need to hear this.\\n37:00: Reframing how you divide labor in your home will change everything.\\n44:20: What\\u2019s your response when your partner doesn\\u2019t meet your expectations?\\n47:15: The greatest gift I ever received during my postpartum depression.\\n48:40: How can you help someone really struggling?\\n\\n\\n\\nWant more resources? Go to my podcast page at melrobbins.com.\\n\\n\\n\\nDisclaimer"