Snack 8: How to Turn Challenges into Courageous Choices

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Today, we’re talking about something you can use anytime, anywhere: flipping fear into fuel. If you want to turn challenges into courageous choices, you’re in the right place.

The Problem: Why We Freeze at the Edge of Big Decisions

Ever find yourself standing at a crossroads, knowing the bold choice is the right one, but feeling stuck? That’s your brain clinging to predictability like a security blanket. It’s not that you don’t have what it takes—it’s that uncertainty freaks your brain out. But here’s the kicker: YOU are the flashlight in the unknown. You get to light the way.

The Solution: The Inner DJ Remix Hack

Time to shake things up with a little mental DJ-ing. Your brain loves to spin the same old fear-based tracks on repeat.

Here’s how you remix it:

Next time your brain says, “This is too scary. I can’t do this,” STOP. Out loud (or in your head if you’re in public), say: “REMIX!” and swap the thought.
Turn “I can’t” into “I’m learning how.”
Turn “This is too much” into “I can handle hard things.”
Make it FUN. Be dramatic. Pretend you’re a DJ scratching a record. Your brain thrives on novelty, and this playful shift rewires your fear response.

Journal Prompts to chew on:

What’s the current fear-based ‘track’ my brain keeps playing?
What’s my new ‘REMIX’ thought?
How can I physically embody this shift to make it stick?

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Snack 8: How to Turn Challenges into Courageous Choices

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MP3•Episode home

Today, we’re talking about something you can use anytime, anywhere: flipping fear into fuel. If you want to turn challenges into courageous choices, you’re in the right place.

The Problem: Why We Freeze at the Edge of Big Decisions

The Solution: The Inner DJ Remix Hack

Time to shake things up with a little mental DJ-ing. Your brain loves to spin the same old fear-based tracks on repeat.

Here’s how you remix it:

Next time your brain says, “This is too scary. I can’t do this,” STOP. Out loud (or in your head if you’re in public), say: “REMIX!” and swap the thought.
Turn “I can’t” into “I’m learning how.”
Turn “This is too much” into “I can handle hard things.”
Make it FUN. Be dramatic. Pretend you’re a DJ scratching a record. Your brain thrives on novelty, and this playful shift rewires your fear response.

Journal Prompts to chew on:

What’s the current fear-based ‘track’ my brain keeps playing?
What’s my new ‘REMIX’ thought?
How can I physically embody this shift to make it stick?

No, You Hang Up First (Let’s Keep Connecting)

Did today’s episode resonate with you? Leave us a review sharing your favorite insight and we’ll send you a free signed copy of I See You! A Leader’s Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy.
Have another question that we can answer? Leave us a Speakpipe audio clip and we’ll answer it in an upcoming episode.
Don’t want to miss another episode? If you’re a Spotify listener, find our show here and click “Follow.” If you’re an Apple Podcast listener, click here and make sure to hit “+Follow.”
Want access to a bunch of free resources for your work life? This is your personal jackpot that gives you access to the frameworks that help us thrive both personally and professionally. Whether you’re trying to improve your daily routine, flesh out an idea that you’ve had for quite some time, or want to add more play into your day - these resources have got your back.
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In today’s Workday Playdate Snack, we’re tackling the kind of tired a nap can’t fix. Because if your soul is sighing—not just your body—this one’s for you. The Problem: You’re not just exhausted from meetings, deadlines, and life logistics. You’re tired because you’re performing all day and rarely just being. You’re juggling ten roles at once—boss, parent, mentor, inbox warrior—but none of them feel like the full, real you. That’s not burnout. That’s identity fatigue. The Improv Hack to Try: “Play the Wrong Character on Purpose” Today, in just one meeting, switch it up: Usually the fixer? Be the one who asks all the questions. Constantly over-prepared? Wing it (just a little). The quiet one? Try on bold, bubbly energy—just for fun. This isn’t about being fake. It’s about giving your overused identity a break and waking up parts of yourself that miss the spotlight. Want More Like This? Don’t miss Wednesday’s episode—Ep 290: Leaders Who Want to Thrive (Not Just Survive) NEED These 10 Self-Care Moves. We’re talkin’ naps, wiggling, calendar boundaries, and something called an LSD Day (no, not that LSD—but yes, it’s still life-changing). If you’re interested in taking one small action right now, you can check out our newest freebie, The Psychological Safety Playbook for Leaders here . Use this plug-and-play guide to building an environment where your team feels safe to share bold ideas, take creative risks, and fully engage in the work that matters most. No, You Hang Up First (Let’s Keep Connecting) Did today’s episode resonate with you? Leave us a review sharing your favorite insight and we’ll send you a free signed copy of I See You! A Leader’s Guide to Energizing Your Team through Radical Empathy. Have another question that we can answer? Leave us a Speakpipe audio clip and we’ll answer it in an upcoming episode. Don’t want to miss another episode? If you’re a Spotify listener, find our show here and click “Follow.” If you’re an Apple Podcast listener, click here and make sure to hit “+Follow.” Want access to a bunch of free resources for your work life? This is your personal jackpot that gives you access to the frameworks that help us thrive both personally and professionally. Whether you’re trying to improve your daily routine, flesh out an idea that you’ve had for quite some time, or want to add more play into your day - these resources have got your back. Want 2 emails a week from us? One with a quick tip you can implement right away to enhance your personal and/or professional lives & one of our famous F.A.I.L. Fourward Friday newsletters? Subscribe here . Connect with Erin Diehl x improve it! Erin’s website Erin’s Instagram Erin’s TikTok Erin’s LinkedIn improve it!’s website improve it!’s Instagram…

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