The Daily Pep! | Rebel-Rousing, Encouragement, & Inspiration for Creative & Multi-Passionate Women

1024: On having your own back and getting things done (Reprise!)

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm sharing something that's really helped me when I get stuck in a worrying cycle!   **You can check out Your Rebellious Year - Home Study Edi...

1023: Sometimes it feels scary, because it is scary

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let’s face it, building a life we love can be hard. If you feel stuck in the messy middle, I’m right there with you - this one’s for us. **You c...

1022: I'm calling it!

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's confirmed: life is too short for not so great books, shoes that give you blisters and apps that make you question your self-worth!   *Sign up fo...

1021: There's always more good stuff

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever stopped yourself from writing in a beautiful journal, or put off reading the ending of a really good book, this one's for you!   *Sign...

1020: Let's interrupt the humdrum!

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you're feeling stuck in everyday to-dos, I've got a challenge for you this week to shake things up!   *Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion ...

1019: On optimising the impossible (Reprise!)

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm bringing back one of my very favourite metaphors and giving you some food for thought for the weekend! *Sign up for my weekly Letters of Re...

1018: Here's to acknowledging our fears

15 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm sharing what I wrote in my journal yesterday because I have a feeling you might need to hear it, too!    *Sign up for my weekly Letters of...

1017: No one has it all together

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you feel like you're the only one without your ish together, listen up - you’re in company!   *Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here!*...

1016: You don't need the added extras (Reprise!)

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What if you are enough the way you are? Today we're taking out the rosemary, and embracing your fabulous yourself, as you are, right now.   *Sign up ...

1015: Let's hear it for your present self

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So often we put our future self on a pedestal and keep moving the goal posts. We're kicking off this week with a challenge to acknowledge and celebrat...

1014: Let's honour what we have done

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re anything like me, you probably end the week beating yourself up with everything you haven’t got done. So today, let’s flip that on it’...

1013: Go do that little f*cker!

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever felt the spiral of putting things off, this one's for you! *Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here!*   About Meg & The Da...

1012: A quick Wednesday win (Reprise!)

07 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Want a quick win for humpday? Today I've got a small challenge for you that might just help life be a little less annoying.   *Sign up for my weekly ...

1011: Are you judging yourself for the weather?

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So much of the time we forget that so much of being human is about having seasons and rhythms. Today we're turning inwards and giving ourselves grace ...

1010: If you're feeling stuck, try this!

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If, like me, you're great at overthinking and try and think your way through everything, I've got something slightly different for you (and me) to try...

1009: Is it you, or is it an impossible setup?

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m sharing an ah-ha! moment and a really helpful reflection to wrap up this week.   The truth about going mega-viral, part one - Emily McDo...

1008: You are not boring (Throwback Thursday!)

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are all intrigued by the creative process of other people but so often we assume no one would be interest in our own process. Today I'm encouraging...

1007: In praise of procrastination

31 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you're giving yourself a hard time about being productive all the time, and beating yourself up about how you spend every minute, this episode is g...

1006: Maybe you DO know enough

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While we love a good rabbit hole and doing the research and taking the courses, today I'm challenging you to pause and reflect, and ask yourself - wha...

1005: If you're sick of January, this one's for you!

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If things have lost their sparkle, if you're beating yourself up on how you're getting on this year, or January is simply feeling like one long month,...

1004: Moving through perfectionism

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To round off this week’s focus on rebellious consistency, we’re doing a dive into perfectionism and how to be a little bit more imperfect. **Your ...

1003: Permission to quit

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm sharing a unconventional way that's helped me keep going, and keep my rebel heart happy! Want to have your most rebellious and creative year...

1002: A helpful way to make things sustainable

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm sharing something I've found invaluable in helping me keep going, and inviting you to tailor it to your own life! Want to have your most reb...

1001: The power of jelly-like containers

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m sharing a helpful way to use structure to be more consistent without feeling trapped! Want to have your most rebellious and creative year ...

1000: It's episode 1,000!

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're celebrating episode 1,000 of The Daily Pep and I'm taking you behind the (unglamorous) scenes and diving into rebellious consistency!   W...

999: Let's wrap up this week! (Reprise!)

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're wrapping up this week with a quick check-in and reminding ourselves of the unexpected things we did do this week!   Sign up for my weekly Lette...

998: Your life, your way (Throwback Thursday!)

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today - courtesy of a bizarre video about making green eggs - we're diving into living life by our own terms. Want to get unstuck and have some me-ti...

997: On embracing your multi-passionate nature

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever felt shame about feeling flaky or falling in and out of love with projects, this one's for you!   Sign up for my weekly Letters of Reb...

996: Don't wait - do it imperfectly!

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm reminding you that the wonderful thing about doing things imperfectly is the fact that it gets done to begin with! If you're finding yoursel...

995: At what cost?

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're starting this new week with a challenge to help your reclaim some precious brain space!   Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here!   ...

994: It's a marathon

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To round off the week we’re diving into the boom and bust cycle, and the benefits of taking a marathon approach.   Sign up for my weekly Letters of...

993: Reverse engineering what you want (Throwback Thursday!)

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the gold can be found in the things we don't want. Today we're diving into how to find what you actually want. Sign up for my weekly Letter...

992: Make it casual

10 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes we can overcomplicate changes we’re making, so today I’ve got a bit of a counterintuitive approach!   Sign up for my weekly Letters of ...

991: Starting small: putting theory into practice

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m sharing an example from my own life about making changes and starting small.   Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here!    Ab...

990: Sneaky perfectionism

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As we're going about building a life we love, perfectionism can be a sneaky old thing. Today we're diving into some of it's hiding places. Sign up fo...

989: Let's counteract the BS

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Whenever we’re making changes to our lives, big or small, we tend to be haunted by past attempts or failures. Today we’re setting the record strai...

988: What do you really want? (+ it's okay if you don't know!)

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're looking at the big picture and really going there about what we want. I'm also sharing a fun exercise/experiment to try out if you have no...

987: Let's cosy up to curiosity

03 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're approaching goals and intentions from a different angle and diving into choosing questions rather than strict definitive statements!    ...

986: The easy way is the best way

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It can be so easy to think that doing something the easy way makes us lazy, and I call BS! If you're making big changes in your life, this one is real...

985: Here's to not diminishing ourselves!

01 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The start of the new year can be a magical time of the year full of hopes and possibilities. But we can also get caught up in stories about ourselves ...

984: Choosing yourself (Christmas Countdown #1!)

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

To round off this week, I'm asking a question that will hopefully be a bit of a confidence and courage boost as well as serve as reminder to say yes t...

983: It's all about perspective (Christmas Countdown #2!)

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're celebrating different perspectives and owning and communicating your own perspective.   It's The Daily Pep Christmas Countdown! | Sign ...

982: We all have limits (and that's okay) (Christmas Countdown #3!)

27 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a reminder that it is okay to slow down, and that slowing down isn't about reducing the size of your dreams.   It's The Daily Pep ...

981: It's okay to do something for you (Christmas Countdown #4!)

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It can be hard to justify spending time on ourselves, so if that's something you've been dealing with lately - this one's for you. It's The Daily Pep...

980: Self-care doesn't have to be glamorous (Christmas Countdown #5!)

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Self-care has become a bit of a buzz word and it can be so easy to see it as just one more thing to add to your never ending to-do list. Today we're f...

979: Look at how far you've come (Christmas Countdown #6!)

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

...not how far you have yet to go! Today's daily pep is all about celebrating your wins along the way and having the enthusiasm to keep going!   It's...

978: The opposite of yes (Christmas Countdown #7!)

21 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're looking at the flip side of saying yes and what it tends to mean for our empathetic, big-hearted selves.   The Curse of Lovely by Jacqui ...

977: Rebel rousing against perfectionism (Christmas Countdown #8!)

20 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all know perfect doesn’t exist, but so much of the time we still strive for it. Today I’m giving you a friendly reminder and permission to be g...

976: Don't judge what inspires you (Christmas Countdown #9!)

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Find the things that inspire you and don't judge them. Today I'm sharing my love of 90s chick flick running scenes and taking the guilt out of guilty ...

975: There doesn't have to be a rhyme or reason

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is all about leaning into the end of the year with a large dose of self-compassion and grace. Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebel...

974: What went well this week? (Reprise!)

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the end of the week, and no matter what kind of a week you’ve had, we’re reviewing the week and finding one thing that went well! Sign up f...

973: Your self worth is never on the line (Throwback Thursday!)

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking all things self-worth and how its okay that you're not everyone's cup of tea.   Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here! ...

972: Rest is a necessity, not a luxury (Reprise!)

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're brought up with the idea that rest needs to be well-earned. Well, today we're flipping that upside down!Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebelli...

971: Using music as motivation (Reprise!)

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode we're diving into how something as simple as a song can help with getting things done. Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion h...

970: Floppy days are to be expected

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re tackling our super negative self-talk, and diving into floppy days.   **Doors to the January round of One Woman Band close today! There...

969: Let's toot our horns!

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On Fridays, we toot our horns! If you’re in need of a Friday pick-me-up, or you feel like you haven’t done enough, then today’s episode is for y...

968: A story about perfectionism and candles

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So often things look right on paper, and we’ve done everything we can to make them ‘right’, only to find that it just doesn’t work for us. Fea...

967: Need some hump day motivation? (Reprise!)

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you need a pep talk to get motivated or you're just not feeling it, this one's for you! **Doors to the January round of One Woman Band are official...

966: If you've run out of ducks, this one's for you!

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re done with 2023, you’re not alone! Today I’m giving you a (probably) much needed permission slip.   **Doors to the January round of On...

965: You can't sustain the same pace everyday (Reprise!)

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's so easy to have a good day and then put pressure on ourselves to repeat that the next day and the next day. Today we're taking the pressure off a...

964: Taking the pressure off this month

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At the start of what can be pretty pressured-filled month, I’m sharing something I think we all need to hear. **The Rebel Christmas Countdown starts...

963: The joy of anticipation

30 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we’re celebrating the half of the journey that often goes unappreciated. **The Rebel Christmas Countdown starts tomorrow! Click here to find o...

962: Schedule a snow day

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve talked in the past about beast mode days and fluffy days, and today we’re adding a new type to the mix! **Click here to find out more about ...

961: Action begets action (Reprise!)

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We can often build up tasks in our minds to the point that they feel impossible to tackle, let alone finish. So today, together, we're taking action. ...

960: A new way of thinking about FOMO

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, courtesy of an Antwerp bakery, we’re diving into FOMO, and flipping it on it’s head!   **Click here to find out more about The Rebel Chris...

959: Let's talk about comparison

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re getting sucked into the comparison rabbit hole, and need a new way of doing things - listen up!   **Click here to find out more about The...

958: You're in good company

23 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode is for all my fellow square pegs in round holes and introverts who just need a minute!   **Click here to find out more about The Re...

957: Embrace the non-sparkly bits (Reprise!)

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This Hump Day, we're embracing the boring bits!   **Click here to find out more about The Rebel Christmas Countdown!**   About Meg & The Daily P...

956: We are doing the scary things

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m sharing a bit of my own behind the scenes, and a powerful reminder that while it might not always feel like courage, we ARE doing the scar...

955: Design your own life experiment

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Whether you feel trapped by perfectionism, creatively blocked, or you’re just getting in your own way, this episode should provide some inspiration!...

954: Maybe YOU have the answers

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re constantly looking to Google and self-help books for the answers (no judgement, I’m the same!) this one’s for you (and me!) Sign up fo...

953: You don't need to know all the answers right now (Throwback Thursday!)

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m reminding you that it’s okay to sit with indecision, it’s okay to change your mind, and that you don’t need to know all the answers ...

952: Be on your own team (Reprise!)

15 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're so good at supporting other people, but rarely do we support ourselves. I've got a challenge to help you change that this week!   Pre-order for...

951: It's okay to take inspiration

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're feeling creatively stuck or have a project you want to start, today we're turning to Austin Kleon for some much needed wisdom!   The 2024 ...

950: If in doubt, Betty-Crocker-it!

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you always feel an urge to reinvent the wheel, today I'm giving you a huge permission slip! The 2024 Rebel Rousers Calendar is officially here! Cl...

949: In the spirit of fairness

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're rounding off this week with a sassy episode! The 2024 Rebel Rousers Calendar is officially here! Click here for more information and to place a...

948: Go down the rabbit holes (Throwback Thursday!)

09 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're reframing procrastination and leaning into our values. The 2024 Rebel Rousers Calendar is officially here! Click here for more informatio...

947: We're now in bonus time

08 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re simultaneously feeling exhausted, and feeling to pressure to get all the things done - this one’s for you! The 2024 Rebel Rousers Calend...

946: An unconventional way to find out what you want (Reprise!)

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to finding your purpose, your passion, and generally meaning in life, it can be intimidating and feel like a lot of pressure off! Today ...

945: Let's get curious about procrastination (Reprise!)

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Procrastination is often treated like one of the seven deadly sins. Today we're diving into how demonising it, we miss out a real opportunity to get c...

944: The seven types of rest (Reprise!)

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm sharing Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith's fabulous framework around the seven types of rest. It's been an invaluable resource to me, and I hope it i...

943: You do not have to earn compassion (Reprise!)

02 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It doesn't matter how much you have or haven't done, you don't need to 'earn' compassion, and we're diving into why today. Sign up for my weekly Lett...

942: A (probably) much needed reminder (Reprise!)

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

However you're scoring yourself, remember you are your own harshest critic, which means you are definitely doing better than you think you are!   O...

941: An unlikely way to actually get things done (Reprise!)

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you've tried all the tricks in the book but nothing seems to be helping you get stuff done, I've got a very counterintuitive solution!    Over ...

940: Choose what to suck at (Reprise!)

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're getting rebellious this Monday! I'm sharing one of my favourite strategies from Jon Acuff's book 'Finish' which can really help us stop trying t...

939: Have your own back

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re giving yourself a hard time, and you're sick of beating yourself up, I’ve got a bit of a challenge for you! Sign up for my weekly Letter...

938: You don’t always have to improve things (Throwback Thursday!)

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fellow perfectionists, this one's for you! Want more rebel rousing and community? Check out the What's On page for fun shit this Autumn!   About Me...

937: A helpful question for when you're overcomplicating things (Reprise!)

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're stuck in your head, or can't figure a way through, today I have a question for you!  Want more rebel rousing and community? Check out the ...

936: Change one little thing (Reprise!)

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to creating a life we love, or moving towards the person we want to be, it can be tempting to throw everything at the wall. This episode...

935: A helpful note on perfectionism

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode we’re looking an unconventional way of viewing perfectionism!   **Want more rebel rousing and community? Check out the What's...

934: The truth about tiny flaws

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m sharing a truth about perfectionism, inspired by a recent discovery!   **Want more rebel rousing and community? Check out the What's On ...

933: Just get it done (Throwback Thursday!)

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you've been putting something off, today we're taking the kind approach and reclaiming some much needed time and energy.   **Want more rebel rousi...

932: A freeing (and sassy) truth

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you inner dreamshitter is giving you hell, this one's for you!    **Want more rebel rousing and community? Check out the What's On page for fun ...

931: A different way of looking at growth

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you can't see progress or the seeds you're planting don't seem to be flowering, all is not lost.   **Want more rebel rousing and community? Check ...

930: Where can you add some crispy onions?

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes life can feel a little stale and in need of a little something to jazz it up, if that sounds like you - I’ve got you covered! **Want more ...

929: Harvest your inner wisdom

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're all about seasonal creativity around here, and today we're harvesting the gems that we might not know exist. 🍁 🎉 The 2023 Creative Harves...

928: Stop comparing yourself to fantasies (Throwback Thursday!)

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's a sassy one about the problem with comparison! It's so easy to compare our own imperfect lives to the lives of others. **Want more rebel rousi...

927: You do not need to become a whole new person (Reprise!)

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the things I hate the most about the self-help world is the idea of reinvention and this aim to become this better version of ourselves. Today ...

926: Go do the thing before it gets bigger (Reprise!)

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So much of the time, our fear of doing the thing can get so much bigger than the thing itself. If you need a compassionate kick up the bum, this one's...

925: Everyday make a party of your own

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm sharing a story from our trip to the Netherlands to kick-start a joyful week!   The Toolbox Tango Workshop is happening TODAY! Book here! ...