No More November: Cut One Thing, Make Room for What Matters

This time of year we tend to pile on more events, more spending and more yeses. This November, I’m challenging you to do the opposite: pick ONE thing that isn’t serving you anymore and cut it for 30 days.

In this episode:

• Why our brains go to “add” before “subtract,” and the University of Virginia study that shows it
• Why a 30-day break works, based on Dry January research (even the people who slipped still saw results)
• How to use friction instead of willpower
• What I’m cutting this month: time on my other Instagram accounts. That frees up almost six hours a week for the gym and for getting in front of three new business clients before December 31st.

8 questions to find your ONE thing

1. If I got 30 minutes back every day, where are they hiding right now?
2. What do I keep saying yes to out of guilt or habit?
3. What would the version of me who already reached my goal stop doing?
4. What do I always feel worse after?
5. What shows up on my screen time or bank statement that I’d rather not admit?
6. What’s the first thing I do in the morning and the last thing I do at night, and does it help me?
7. What am I doing that someone else could do, or that doesn’t need doing at all?
8. If a friend looked at my week, what would she tell me to stop?

Pick the one that frees up the most time, money or energy for the goal you care about most, even if it isn’t the easiest. Then make it hard to do, and tell someone.

Your turn: Comment or send me a message with your ONE thing, and I’ll check in on you mid-month.

Research mentioned:

• Adams, Converse, Hales & Klotz, “People Systematically Overlook Subtractive Changes,” Nature (2021): https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-021-03380-y
• University of Sussex, Dry January research: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/news/features/all?id=50562

No More November. Let’s go into December lighter than we came in. 🍂

Meet the Wild Chickens! Sisterhood, Business & Texas Roots 🔥🐓

What happens when two sisters decide to start a business together? Apparently, they set things on fire! 😂

In this episode of Real Women of Bastrop, I'm joined by Allie and Amanda, the sister duo behind Wild Chicken Branding Co.!

These sixth-generation Texans turned a fun idea into a growing business, landing opportunities with major brands like Ariat, Consuela, and Willie's Remedy in just their first year!

We chat about growing up in Texas, raising their kids together, working as sisters, and juggling motherhood with entrepreneurship. They share the hilarious story behind their business name, the challenges of starting something new, and their dreams of helping other women build businesses of their own.

We also talk about faith, family, giving back, and the importance of passing down Texas traditions to the next generation.

These ladies are full of personality, heart, and ambition, and I absolutely loved our conversation!

🎙️ Tune in for plenty of laughs, a little inspiration, and a reminder that sometimes the best things happen when you take a chance on a wild idea!

Follow Wild Chicken Branding Co. on Instagram and stay connected with Real Women of Bastrop for more conversations celebrating the incredible women in our community.

In this episode of Real Women of Bastrop, Lindsay Kana is joined by Jennifer Blum, school counselor at Adelton Elementary and one of just five school counselors in Texas selected as a finalist for the prestigious H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards!

Jennifer shares her journey from classroom teacher to school counselor, her passion for helping students build confidence, and the challenges today’s kids face, including social media, self-esteem, and mental health.

We also discuss the importance of supporting and retaining great educators, the upcoming Bastrop ISD VATRE election, and what investing in our schools means for the future of our community.

Jennifer’s energy, humor, and heart for children are contagious! This conversation is a reminder of the incredible people making a difference in Bastrop ISD every single day.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about education, community, and the power of showing up for the next generation.