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

924: Not all weeks are award winning (and that's okay)

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I think it’s fair to say that this week has just been one of ‘those’ weeks, so here’s to making it to Friday, as well as a compassionate remin...

923: You can't be on top form all the time (Throwback Thursday!)

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you need a reminder to be kinder to yourself and be a whole lot less hard on yourself, this is it! Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here...

922: You do not need fixing

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If we’re into personal development, it can be easy to fixate on each one of our quirks as a problem that needs to be fixed. Today we’re flipping t...

921: Sometimes it's just one of those days

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s reminder is that life will get in the way, that’s to be expected. You’re not doing anything wrong (and it’s also okay to be frustrated...

920: How to find your creative voice (Reprise!)

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So many of us struggle with how to find our voice and our style. Today I'm sharing a simple antidote to that which I've got a feeling might just start...

919: The four tenets of compassionate productivity

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m sharing the four key principles of compassionate productivity, and inviting you to try one on for size! Registration for The Compassionat...

918: You can build routines (Throwback Thursday!)

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When it comes to building habits and routines, we ALL have stories of starting with the best of intentions and of falling off the wagon. Today I'm sha...

917: You are a human, not a machine

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It is unreasonable, and unrealistic, to expect ourselves to be on top form all of the time. If you need a bit of permission and some friendly reassura...

916: Keep going, keep exploring

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re beating yourself up for an experiment that hasn’t worked out, then today’s episode is for you. Registration for The Compassionate Prod...

915: We DO do brave things

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode serves as a reminder that you have done many, many scary things, and you can face what you're facing right now. Registration for The...

914: The upside to being "flakey"

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever been called flakey - by yourself or others, or you beat yourself up for not being consistent, listen up!   Registration for The Compas...

913: Compassion isn't fluffy

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When we hear the word compassion, it can be tempting to think that we haven't got time for that, and it's just some fluffy concept that doesn't apply ...

912: Exciting change is still scary (Reprise!)

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Courage doesn't always feel like courage, and that's exactly what we're diving into today. Registration for The Compassionate Productivity Season Pa...

911: Let's talk about compassionate productivity

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're sick of all the productivity BS, and looking for a way of getting things done that don't leave you feel like you're doing yet another thing ...

910: Let's take the pressure off

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mondays can feel like a lot of pressure. We're starting this week by taking away some of the overwhelm, and lowering the stakes!   Sign up for my wee...

909: You are growing (even if it doesn't feel like it) (Reprise!)

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're ending this week with a reminder that we all need. And if you're wondering if this applies to you too, it does! Sign up for my weekly Letters of...

908: How to find time (Throwback Thursday!)

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the main thing that gets in the way of pursuing our dreams and a life we love is a lack of time. Today we're diving deeper and getting practica...

907: Do it scrappy and do it scared

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a rallying cry for starting before you're ready and giving perfectionism the middle finger! *Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebel...

906: An unlikely way to actually get things done

12 Sep 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!    *Sign u...

905: The power of a single piece of paper

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're feeling distracted, struggling to get started, or find yourself doing anything but what you needed to do, I've got something up my sleeve fo...

904: The truth about your to-do-list

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever felt like your to-do-list just never ends, listen up! *Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here!* About Meg & The Daily Pep!...

903: Take life notes (Throwback Thursday!)

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're looking at how we can capture the wisdom we gain from going through hard things for our future selves.Sign up for my weekly Letters of Reb...

902: Here's to naming spiders

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This episode is brought to you by Bob the Spider! Today we're diving into the power of naming our fears. *Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion h...

901: The counter intuitive magic of creative restraints

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're feeling intimidated, stuck or overwhelmed by something you're working on, an idea you have, or an area of life you want to improve, this one...

900: It's okay to feel rusty

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Daily Pep! is officially back! It only seems apt to dive into returning to projects and embracing doing it rusty. *Sign up for my weekly Letters o...

899: But, what did you do? (Summer reprise!)

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm interrupting your negativity bias, and we're focusing on the very real positives.   The Daily Pep! is taking a Summer break, so in the mean...

898: Be fabulously you (Summer reprise!)

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You don't have to make yourself smaller to make someone else feel bigger, or make yourself fit into a box to make someone else feel comfortable. Today...

897: The sunken cost fallacy (Summer reprise!)

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're giving ourselves permission to let go of the things that no longer serve us, regardless of how much time or energy we've already invested ...

896: Flipping the bird to 'practice makes perfect' (Summer reprise!)

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Around here we're probably all too familiar with the old adage 'practice makes perfect'. But the word perfect can often set off alarm bells, so today ...

895: You don't know what you don't know (and that's okay!) (Summer reprise!)

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We often beat ourselves up about being behind or not being quicker and today we're calling BS on that!   The Daily Pep! is taking a Summer break, so ...

894: You don't have to be everyone's cup of tea (Summer reprise!)

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm sharing 2 reminders, courtesy of a hot cup of tea! The Daily Pep! is taking a Summer break, so in the meantime enjoy some treasures from the...

893: In praise of slow progress and imperfect action (Summer reprise!)

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you feel like you're slogging your guts out, and things aren't improving - this episode's for you.The Daily Pep! is taking a Summer break, so in th...

892: Maybe it's not a sign (Summer reprise!)

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Another sassy one! Sometimes we know there's something that we just need to do and take every roadblock as a sign not to do it. Today we're flipping t...

891: You're not behind (honestly) (Summer reprise!)

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Comparison is definitely the thief of joy, and today I'm here to remind you that you really aren't behind. The Daily Pep! is taking a Summer break, so...

890: There's no one right way (Summer reprise!)

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Despite what other people tell us, there is no one right way of doing our own thing and living our lives, and that's exactly what we're diving into to...

889: Tie a bow around your week! (Summer reprise!)

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're looking at a practical way for rounding off the week and acknowledging what we have done. The Daily Pep! is taking a Summer break, so in ...

888: You're allowed to change your mind (Summer reprise!)

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Embrace your stubborn nature, but remember - you're allowed to go back on your decisions.   The Daily Pep! is taking a Summer break, so in the meanti...

887: Your way of seeing things is valid (Summer reprise!)

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever felt like the odd one out, this one's for you!   The Daily Pep! is taking a Summer break, so in the meantime enjoy some treasures from...

886: Put yourself on the to-do-list (Summer reprise!)

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Around here we tend to have pretty hefty to-do-lists, and so often things for ourselves can fall by the wayside. So today I'm sharing a tip that's rea...

885: It’s a life thing, not a you thing (Summer reprise!)

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re starting this week off with a reminder that life is messy, and that’s not your fault. If you’re feeling stretched, behind or overwhelmed, ...

884: Joyful homework for the weekend! (Summer reprise!)

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It can be so hard to find the things that we find fun, and often it is SO much easier just to pick up our phones and start scrolling! Today I have an ...

883: Tiny pockets of joy (Summer reprise!)

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're slowing down, and finding the small moments to treasure along the way.   The Daily Pep! is taking a Summer break, so in the meantime enjo...

882: A Hump Day Reminder (Summer reprise!)

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I’m sharing one of my favourite quotes and reminding you that however your week is going and however you’re feeling, you’re doing your bes...

881: Dream big, start small (Summer reprise!)

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm sharing one of my favourite pieces of advice, complete with an analogy!   The Daily Pep! is taking a Summer break, so in the meantime enjoy...

880: You are not lazy (Summer reprise!)

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're kicking off this week with a reminder I think all of us need to hear.   The Daily Pep! is taking a Summer break, so in the meantime enjoy some ...

879: Today is better than someday (Summer reprise!)

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all have things that get bumped to the someday pile - today we're looking at how we can start those things today, no matter what we've got going on...

878: Your self worth is never on the line (Summer reprise!)

03 Aug 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. The Daily Pep! is taking a Summer break, so in the m...

877: An unconventional truth about productivity (Summer reprise!)

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It can be so hard to give ourselves permission to take a break, but in today's episode we dive into how being more gentle with ourselves actually make...

876: Being a Jack of all trades is your superpower (Summer reprise!)

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As multi-passionates, we tend to have lots of different interests and an insatiable curiosity and love of learning. Today we're embracing being a jack...

875: Austin Kleon gives us a pep talk! (Summer reprise!)

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have a very special episode as NY Times Bestselling author Austin Kleon gives us a pep talk to kickstart our week! Austin Kleon describes him...

874: What if it did go well? (Summer reprise!)

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We all have a myriad of reasons in our head not to do things - but today's episode is flipping all this on its head!   The Daily Pep! is taking a Sum...

873: Use your good ideas! (Summer reprise!)

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you ever feel like you've got too many ideas with too little time, or too little time to have a lot of good ideas - this episode's for you.   The ...

872: Let's talk about humps (Summer reprise!)

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is for anyone who's climbing the mountain and feeling like they're just not getting anywhere.   The Daily Pep! is taking a Summer bre...

871: Leaning into ease (Summer reprise!)

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, we dive into how leaning into making things easier doesn't make us lazy. The Daily Pep! is taking a Summer break, so in the meanti...

870: Permission to take a break + an an announcement

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm sharing two things I often tell coaching clients, and I'm walking my own talk! I'm also sharing a big announcement! **To follow along on my ...

869: Tired = bs thoughts

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If your inner critic has been extra loud lately, this one might provide some insight! **Doors to the next round of One Woman Band Club close TODAY! Cl...

868: Rebelling against the 'shoulds' (Throwback Thursday!)

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our time and energy are two of the most precious resources we have, and today I'm sharing some tips on how to safeguard them. **Doors to the next roun...

867: Recognising our intangible wins

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're looking at an unconventional way to measure our actual progress, which we tend to dismiss. **Click here to find out more about One Woman B...

866: Do it scared

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest myths about carving your own path is that it won't feel scary, today we're flipping that on its head and embracing doing it scared....

865: You are not a problem to be fixed

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're kicking off this week with a much needed reminder! So if it's feeling like a Monday-ish Monday, listen up! Click here to find out more about One...

864: Here's to the tiny, tiny steps

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're getting lost in the big picture, you feel motivated or just plain exhausted and you need a pep talk to help you keep going in sustainable wa...

863: When life gives you lemons, you don't have to make lemonade (Throwback Thursday!)

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all heard the sayings about life giving you lemons, but it’s not actually that helpful when you’re in the middle of it. Because maybe you ...

862: A helpful question for when you're overcomplicating things

12 Jul 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!  **Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here!** ...

861: What if it just goes differently?

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This one's for all us overthinkers and catastrophisers!Want to get unstuck and have some me-time? Check out the Solo Adventures! | Sign up for my week...

860: The messy bits of building a life you love

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm really going behind the scenes of how I'm building a life I love, and diving into the messy middle and the bits we don't usually hear about,...

859: Alternative (and less boring!) ways to measure success

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It is so easy to define our success and self-worth based on how much we do or don't get done. Today I'm picking that apart and sharing some alternativ...

858: On doing, not just researching (Throwback Thursday!)

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As multi-passionates, our curiosity and love of learning can be our superpower. But sometimes we can get so lost in the learning that we don’t get r...

857: A (probably) much needed reminder

05 Jul 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! **Sign...

856: It's okay to do something for you

04 Jul 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. Sign up for my wee...

855: Sometimes it's just a Monday-ish Monday!

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some Monday's can feel like a fresh start, but if today's feeling particularly Monday-ish, this one's for you.   **Sign up for my weekly Letters of R...

854: Or maybe don't do the thing?

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Contrary to yesterday's episode, sometimes not doing the thing can be the most compassionate way forward, and I'm sharing 2 helpful strategies with yo...

853: Do the work (Throwback Thursday!)

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you need a boost of motivation or a compassionate - but firm - kick up the bum, that's exactly what we're doing in today's episode! **Sign up for m...

852: Here's how you can give yourself a win today (Reprise!)

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We spend so much time beating ourselves up over what we haven't done, and it can be so disheartening. Today I'm sharing a way to give yourself a win a...

851: Here's why your inner critic might be extra loud

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our inner critics can sometimes be extra loud, and extra mean, and that can sometimes be a positive thing, even though it really doesn't feel like it!...

850: Effort vs outcome

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm sharing a much more sustainable and compassionate way of moving in the direction of your dreams and working to build a life you love. Find o...

849: Some Friday kindness

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The end of the week and halfway point of the year tend to give us all the feels, listen up if you need a bit of a boost! Need a fun, compassionate mi...

848: A sassy truth

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sassy Meg is back, and we're diving into all things inner critic related. Need a fun, compassionate mid-year boost + some mojo? The Halfway Huddle Wo...

847: You don't always need a reason

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I have always been curious and asked questions, and sometimes to my detriment. Today we're diving into doing the things we want to do, even if they do...

846: No 'buts', no 'toos' (Reprise!)

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever thought you're too old, too young, or anything else, this one's for you. It's Only Too Late If You Don't Start Now, Barbara Sher *Sign ...

845: Imperfect progress, for the win!

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're talking all about keeping commitments to ourselves. If you get stuck in perfectionism, struggle to be consistent or find it hard to show u...

844: The seven types of rest

16 Jun 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...

843: Do something for future you (Throwback Thursday!)

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As we're coming to the end of the week, there's usually a couple of things we meant to get done, that we just haven't. Today's episode is a pep talk t...

842: Overcoming the rest trap

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you find yourself carving out time for rest and don't stick to it, or you are always filling your time with productive stuff, this is for you! *Sig...

841: Take a pit stop

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This one's for you if you've ever run out of steam midway through a creative project, or you find the harder you push the less you get done! *Sign up ...

840: Choose what to suck at

12 Jun 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...

839: Here's something I know to be true

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're rounding off this week beating yourself up about the things you didn't get done, or the things left on your to-do-list, today's episode is e...

838: Joy is not a dangling carrot

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's time we stopped robbing ourselves of joy and creativity, and we're diving into how we can do just that today! Registration for Joyful Rebellion c...

837: Finding joy in the process

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Building a life you love can be hard work, and it can sometimes feel like it's all about the destination. In today's episode we're focusing on the jou...

836: The link between joy and productivity (Reprise!)

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What if procrastinating is part of the creative process? Today we're flipping the script on all things productivity and adding joy into the equation. ...

835: A life that feels good on the inside

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm sharing a quote that sits beside me at my desk every day and sharing a question to think on this week! Want to build a more joyful and creat...

834: Retro joy

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today I'm sharing an unconventional way to build more joy into your everyday life and a way to notice the joy that's already there! Click here to find...

833: The art of keeping going

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you've ever felt creativity is for other people, or doubted if you are creative, today we're calling out the BS and celebrating your fabulous, crea...

832: You don't always need the kitchen sink

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's so easy to make every change we want to make in our lives absolutely gigantic. Today I'm flying the flag for small changes and tweaking what we'r...

831: Let's start a joyful rebellion!

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Life can sometimes feel like one massive to-do-list, at some point we have to do something differently. So come and join the joyful rebellion! Registr...

830: You don't have to feel super shiny (Reprise!)

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re all running on empty, we’re all feeling exhausted, yet we put so much pressure on how we think we should be feeling. Today we’re flipping ...

829: On optimising the impossible

26 May 2023

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 Reb...

828: It's all about perspective (Throwback Thursday!)

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we're celebrating different perspectives and owning and communicating your own perspective.Sign up for my weekly Letters of Rebellion here!* | A...

827: A quick Wednesday win

24 May 2023

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 Let...

826: An important question about your to-do list (Reprise!)

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's so easy to feel overwhelmed by all the things we need to do and all the things we haven't done. Today I'm asking a question that will help to fli...

825: Lightening the load (and choosing a new book)

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you need a permission slip to finally let go of that one to-do list item that you've been carrying on for eons, or to finally give up on the book y...