How to Stop Delaying Happiness While Pursuing Big Goals with Jess Ekstrom
Creating Confidence with Heather Monahan
What if “making it” doesn’t solve your problems, it just gives you new ones? In this episode, I sit down with Jess Ekstrom, the founder of Headbands of Hope and Mic Drop Workshop, to break down the belief that once you “make it,” everything will finally feel easier, happier, and complete. We talk about the pressure of constantly chasing the next goal, the illusion that success will solve your problems, and how to stop tying your happiness to future outcomes. Jess also shares the idea of choosing problems you actually want to solve, defining your own success fingerprint, and shifting from achievement-based thinking to mission-driven living. Get ready to rethink what success means and start creating a life that feels good now, not “someday.”
In This Episode You Will Learn
How to STOP chasing outcomes that promise a problem-free life.
The PURPOSE TEST to evaluate if your goals are aligned with you.
How to define your SUCCESS FINGERPRINT based on your values.
How to shift from singular goals to a MISSION that keeps you motivated.
Why attaching your happiness to a FINISH LINE keeps you stuck in a cycle of delay.
How to ZOOM OUT and evaluate if your daily actions align with your life.
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Resources + Links
Pre-Order Jess Ekstrom’s new book Making It Without Losing It and get the FREE audiobook + BONUSES: jessekstrom.com/makingit
Check out Headbands of Hope and support their mission: headbandsofhope.com
Learn how to become a paid speaker with Mic Drop Workshop: micdropworkshop.com
Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!
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<p>What if “making it” doesn’t solve your problems, it just gives you new ones? In this episode, I sit down with Jess Ekstrom, the founder of Headbands of Hope and Mic Drop Workshop, to break down the belief that once you “make it,” everything will finally feel easier, happier, and complete. We talk about the pressure of constantly chasing the next goal, the illusion that success will solve your problems, and how to stop tying your happiness to future outcomes. Jess also shares the idea of choosing problems you actually want to solve, defining your own success fingerprint, and shifting from achievement-based thinking to mission-driven living. Get ready to rethink what success means and start creating a life that feels good now, not “someday.”</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>In This Episode You Will Learn</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>How to STOP chasing outcomes that promise a problem-free life.</p> </li> <li> <p>The PURPOSE TEST to evaluate if your goals are aligned with you.</p> </li> <li> <p>How to define your SUCCESS FINGERPRINT based on your values.</p> </li> <li> <p>How to shift from singular goals to a MISSION that keeps you motivated.</p> </li> <li> <p>Why attaching your happiness to a FINISH LINE keeps you stuck in a cycle of delay.</p> </li> <li> <p>How to ZOOM OUT and evaluate if your daily actions align with your life.</p> </li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Check Out Our Sponsors:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Quince</strong> - Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince. Go to <a href="http://quince.com/confidence"><u>quince.com/confidence</u></a> for free shipping and 365-day returns.</p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <strong>NerdWallet</strong> - Don’t risk your business on unreliable lenders. Go to <a href="http://nerdwallet.com/confidence"><u>nerdwallet.com/confidence</u></a> to find the funding you deserve.</li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Whatnot</strong> - Visit <a href="http://whatnot.com/sell"><u>whatnot.com/sell</u></a> to start selling.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Upwork </strong>- Visit <a href="http://upwork.com"><u>upwork.com</u></a> right now and post your job for free.</p> </li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Resources + Links</strong></p> <ul> <li>Pre-Order Jess Ekstrom’s new book Making It Without Losing It and get the FREE audiobook + BONUSES: <a href="https://jessekstrom.com/makingit/"><u>https://jessekstrom.com/makingit/</u></a> </li> <li>Check out Headbands of Hope and support their mission: <a href="http://headbandsofhope.com"><u>headbandsofhope.com</u></a> </li> <li>Learn how to become a paid speaker with Mic Drop Workshop: <a href="http://micdropworkshop.com"><u>micdropworkshop.com</u></a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p>Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553! </p> </li> <li> <p>Visit<a href="https://heathermonahan.com/"> <u>heathermonahan.com</u></a></p> </li> <li> <p>Sign up for my mailing list:<a href="https://heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/"> <u>heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/</u></a> </p> </li> <li> <p>Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here:<a href="https://overcomeyourvillains.com/"><u> https://overcomeyourvillains.com</u></a> </p> </li> <li> <p>If you haven't yet, get my first book<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Confidence-Creator-Heather-Monahan-ebook/dp/B07BN93649/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1AI44DR0LDUKJ&dchild=1&keywords=confidence+creator+heather+monahan&qid=1635006623&sprefix=Confidence+Creator%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExVjVROVBVNjBKOVk0JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDcwOTkxMjBZRTdERFIwQ0hUSCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDM0MTExMVkxWFBZWlc1U0tXWCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU="><u> Confidence Creator</u></a></p> </li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Follow</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Heather on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/heathermonahan/?hl=en"> <u>Instagram</u></a> &<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/theheathermonahan"> <u>LinkedIn</u></a></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Jess <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jess_ekstrom/"><u>Instagram</u></a> & <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-ekstrom-speaker-author"><u>LinkedIn</u></a> </li> </ul>
Show Notes
What if “making it” doesn’t solve your problems, it just gives you new ones? In this episode, I sit down with Jess Ekstrom, the founder of Headbands of Hope and Mic Drop Workshop, to break down the belief that once you “make it,” everything will finally feel easier, happier, and complete. We talk about the pressure of constantly chasing the next goal, the illusion that success will solve your problems, and how to stop tying your happiness to future outcomes. Jess also shares the idea of choosing problems you actually want to solve, defining your own success fingerprint, and shifting from achievement-based thinking to mission-driven living. Get ready to rethink what success means and start creating a life that feels good now, not “someday.”
In This Episode You Will Learn
How to STOP chasing outcomes that promise a problem-free life.
The PURPOSE TEST to evaluate if your goals are aligned with you.
How to define your SUCCESS FINGERPRINT based on your values.
How to shift from singular goals to a MISSION that keeps you motivated.
Why attaching your happiness to a FINISH LINE keeps you stuck in a cycle of delay.
How to ZOOM OUT and evaluate if your daily actions align with your life.
Check Out Our Sponsors:
Quince - Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/confidence for free shipping and 365-day returns.
NerdWallet - Don’t risk your business on unreliable lenders. Go to nerdwallet.com/confidence to find the funding you deserve.
Whatnot - Visit whatnot.com/sell to start selling.
Upwork - Visit upwork.com right now and post your job for free.
Resources + Links
Pre-Order Jess Ekstrom’s new book Making It Without Losing It and get the FREE audiobook + BONUSES: jessekstrom.com/makingit
Check out Headbands of Hope and support their mission: headbandsofhope.com
Learn how to become a paid speaker with Mic Drop Workshop: micdropworkshop.com
Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553!
Visitheathermonahan.com
Sign up for my mailing list:heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/
Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here:overcomeyourvillains.com
If you haven't yet, get my first bookConfidence Creator
Follow
Raw Description
<p>What if “making it” doesn’t solve your problems, it just gives you new ones? In this episode, I sit down with Jess Ekstrom, the founder of Headbands of Hope and Mic Drop Workshop, to break down the belief that once you “make it,” everything will finally feel easier, happier, and complete. We talk about the pressure of constantly chasing the next goal, the illusion that success will solve your problems, and how to stop tying your happiness to future outcomes. Jess also shares the idea of choosing problems you actually want to solve, defining your own success fingerprint, and shifting from achievement-based thinking to mission-driven living. Get ready to rethink what success means and start creating a life that feels good now, not “someday.”</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>In This Episode You Will Learn</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>How to STOP chasing outcomes that promise a problem-free life.</p> </li> <li> <p>The PURPOSE TEST to evaluate if your goals are aligned with you.</p> </li> <li> <p>How to define your SUCCESS FINGERPRINT based on your values.</p> </li> <li> <p>How to shift from singular goals to a MISSION that keeps you motivated.</p> </li> <li> <p>Why attaching your happiness to a FINISH LINE keeps you stuck in a cycle of delay.</p> </li> <li> <p>How to ZOOM OUT and evaluate if your daily actions align with your life.</p> </li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Check Out Our Sponsors:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Quince</strong> - Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince. Go to <a href="http://quince.com/confidence"><u>quince.com/confidence</u></a> for free shipping and 365-day returns.</p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <strong>NerdWallet</strong> - Don’t risk your business on unreliable lenders. Go to <a href="http://nerdwallet.com/confidence"><u>nerdwallet.com/confidence</u></a> to find the funding you deserve.</li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Whatnot</strong> - Visit <a href="http://whatnot.com/sell"><u>whatnot.com/sell</u></a> to start selling.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Upwork </strong>- Visit <a href="http://upwork.com"><u>upwork.com</u></a> right now and post your job for free.</p> </li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Resources + Links</strong></p> <ul> <li>Pre-Order Jess Ekstrom’s new book Making It Without Losing It and get the FREE audiobook + BONUSES: <a href="https://jessekstrom.com/makingit/"><u>https://jessekstrom.com/makingit/</u></a> </li> <li>Check out Headbands of Hope and support their mission: <a href="http://headbandsofhope.com"><u>headbandsofhope.com</u></a> </li> <li>Learn how to become a paid speaker with Mic Drop Workshop: <a href="http://micdropworkshop.com"><u>micdropworkshop.com</u></a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li> <p>Call my digital clone at 201-897-2553! </p> </li> <li> <p>Visit<a href="https://heathermonahan.com/"> <u>heathermonahan.com</u></a></p> </li> <li> <p>Sign up for my mailing list:<a href="https://heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/"> <u>heathermonahan.com/mailing-list/</u></a> </p> </li> <li> <p>Overcome Your Villains is Available NOW! Order here:<a href="https://overcomeyourvillains.com/"><u> https://overcomeyourvillains.com</u></a> </p> </li> <li> <p>If you haven't yet, get my first book<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Confidence-Creator-Heather-Monahan-ebook/dp/B07BN93649/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1AI44DR0LDUKJ&dchild=1&keywords=confidence+creator+heather+monahan&qid=1635006623&sprefix=Confidence+Creator%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExVjVROVBVNjBKOVk0JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDcwOTkxMjBZRTdERFIwQ0hUSCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNDM0MTExMVkxWFBZWlc1U0tXWCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU="><u> Confidence Creator</u></a></p> </li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Follow</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>Heather on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/heathermonahan/?hl=en"> <u>Instagram</u></a> &<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/theheathermonahan"> <u>LinkedIn</u></a></p> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Jess <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jess_ekstrom/"><u>Instagram</u></a> & <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-ekstrom-speaker-author"><u>LinkedIn</u></a> </li> </ul>