How you view and interact with the world has a monumental impact on the trajectory of your life.This week's episode is all about shaping and shifting your prospect to align with the life you are trying to build and the person you want to be.In this episode:What is perspective?  1:23How your perspective impacts your life 2:21Figuring out where you need to adjust 5:29Strategies for finding a new perspective 8:38Leaning into your community 18:16Resources:Episode 46: The Secret To Lasting Change Episode 45: Building a CommunityFind me on Social Media:👉🏼 Instagram: https://instagram.com/solo_stitching👉🏼 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@solo_stitching👉🏼 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LavenaPerry👉🏼 Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/solostitchingGrab your copy of The Ultimate Guide to Crochet For Your Mental Health and tap into the benefits of creativity so that you can become one of the many women who have unlocked the secret to experiencing joy and living an inspired life.

It’s easy to show up for the people in your life, but it can feel impossible to show up for yourself in meaningful ways.This week’s episode is all about making changes in your life to better care for yourself so that you can show up as the best version of yourself for the people you love.In this episode:I made a huge decision that radically changed my life 2:36Making the right decision is rarely the easy decision 4:59Why is it so hard to love yourself? 9:39Love yourself by getting clear about what you want 11:05If caring for yourself is so important, why don't you do it? 11:50Why you need to make yourself a priority 15:17Balance 15:52Make caring for yourself a priority; it's essential 17:17Find me on Social Media:👉🏼 Instagram: https://instagram.com/solo_stitching👉🏼 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@solo_stitching👉🏼 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LavenaPerry👉🏼 Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/solostitchingGrab your copy of The Ultimate Guide to Crochet For Your Mental Health and tap into the benefits of creativity so that you can become one of the many women who have unlocked the secret to experiencing joy and living an inspired life.

Seeing big, positive changes in your life is SUPER EXCITING!But what if you don’t?What if you have been working consistently to transform your life, and you don’t see any real progress?This week's episode is all about atomic growth and how to make lasting changes that lead to transformational growth in your life.In this episode:What is atomic growth?  1:21How making atomic changes impacts your life 4:54Re-writing the operating system in your brain 7:12Using existing routines as building blocks for growth 8:57Tapping into things you love to enact change 14:33Speaking your way to transformation 19:19Resources:Atomic Habits by James Clearhttps://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break/dp/0735211299/ref=asc_df_0735211299/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312014159412&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6812157477633912573&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1014472&hvtargid=pla-541463258824&psc=1Find me on Social Media:👉🏼 Instagram: https://instagram.com/solo_stitching👉🏼 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@solo_stitching 👉🏼 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LavenaPerry👉🏼 Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/solostitching   Grab your copy of The Ultimate Guide to Crochet For Your Mental Health and tap into the benefits of creativity so that you can become one of the many women who have unlocked the secret to experiencing joy and living an inspired life.

The last few years have been challenging in more ways than we recognized, and the lasting changes to our communities have become apparent to many people.  Despite all the changes, our need for community has not diminished.  Today's episode dives into the impacts of the loss of community, and how we move forward from here to repair and build these essential communities in a post-pandemic world.In Today's Episode:Hiking alone went very wrong 1:30How the last couple of years have left us stranded and alone 5:18The importance of community for our health & well-being 6:57The Forest Ranger that saved my life 10:52Finding the community that's right for you 12:39Building a community in a digital world 14:29Getting back to in-person socializing 16:29Resources:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7585135/https://www.lhsdoi.com/20712/showcase/searching-how-psychology-explains-our-need-for-community/https://www.happiness.com/magazine/relationships/the-importance-of-community/Grab your copy of The Ultimate Guide to Crochet For Your Mental Health and tap into the benefits of creativity so that you can become one of the many women who have unlocked the secret to experiencing joy and living an inspired life.

It goes without saying life is hard sometimes...the challenges can feel overwhelming.  And when we are in the midst of chaos, happiness and peace can feel like an impossible dream.Today's episode focuses on strategies to hang onto your happiness amid life's storms.  I talk about:Rediscovering wisdom from my past self  1:30Sad lyrics with a very happy tune 3:19Gratitude is more than a platitude, it's a strategy for joy & peace 8:03Community is essential 14:03Boundaries create space to practice self-care 18:51Journaling to give your emotions a voice 28:46Summary  32:47Find me on social media:👉🏼 Instagram- https://instagram.com/solo_stitching 👉🏼 YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/c/LavenaPerry 👉🏼 TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@solo_stitching 👉🏼 Pinterest- https://pinterest.com/solostitching Grab your copy of The Ultimate Guide to Crochet For Your Mental Health and tap into the benefits of creativity so that you can become one of the many women who have unlocked the secret to experiencing joy and living an inspired life.

Enacting change in your life isn't about how the world sees you; it is about how you see and interact with the world. This is YOUR journey.Today's episode is all about your transformation journey.  I will talk about what personal transformation is, whether or not it's possible, how to get started, and the keys to success.I talk about:How real change takes place 4:52Not being defined by your past choices 5:52Foundations are so important 9:15The motivation behind your desire to change 15:50The importance of starting over 17:59The benefits of tracking growth 20:54Key takeaways 25:16Grab your copy of The Ultimate Guide to Crochet For Your Mental Health and tap into the benefits of creativity so that you can become one of the many women who have unlocked the secret to experiencing joy and living an inspired life.

Anytime you are working on a goal or trying to change things in your life, you are bound to face some sort of discouragement along the way.This episode of The Highly Unlikely Podcast is all about strategies to overcome discouragement, find support, and keep yourself motivated to move forward.In this episode:Experiencing discouragement is inevitable 2:19Where discouragement comes from 5:05Gathering information to succeed 7:07Finding Guidance 9:58Building a community 12:19Gaining a new perspective 14:28Take a hot five to re-evaluate 18:24Grab your copy of The Ultimate Guide to Crochet For Your Mental Health and tap into the benefits of creativity so that you can become one of the many women who have unlocked the secret to experiencing joy and living an inspired life.

Today I am sharing about one of the daily practices that I feel passionately about because of its power to change lives.In this episode:The term being mindful and present sounds nice, but what does it mean?Why a mindfulness practice is so importantGetting started in your own mindfulness practiceGet your copy of The Ultimate Guide to Crochet For Your Mental Health:https://solostitching.ck.page/69790af1ceLinks:https://www.milesformigraine.org/the-mind-body-connection-managing-migraine/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwmdGYBhDRARIsABmSEeMnYn5hQWB0mwMMLsznp44A_9BrLO2w2hVZu9KWahUeI_lPxR3Dqt4aAtEzEALw_wcBhttps://www.vailhealthbh.org/get-help-now/mindfulness?gclid=Cj0KCQjwmdGYBhDRARIsABmSEePYj8BPz0uGdnJ0aCc_mjy804JUeHq9JIPPRcerQ0TYAF0eXvy3_UMaAmG1EALw_wcBGrab your copy of The Ultimate Guide to Crochet For Your Mental Health and tap into the benefits of creativity so that you can become one of the many women who have unlocked the secret to experiencing joy and living an inspired life.

If you have ever felt down on yourself for not being where you feel like you should be, or you're not able to get the things done that you need and want to, this is the episode for you!I am sharing an essential life lesson that I was reminded of when I had a day that went completely off the rails, which created an opportunity I wasn't expecting.One decision that spiraled out of control  1:29The opportunity that turned things around 4:30The reminder of what's important 7:19Are you a crocheter like me? Crochet and Self-Care are like peanut butter and chocolate.  They are both good, but together they are AWESOME!  Get your FREE download of The Ultimate Guide to Crochet For Your Mental Health now and get started today using crochet as a creative outlet to improve your mental health, have fun, and come away feeling renewed & revitalized.Follow me on social media:👉🏼 Pinterest👉🏼 Instagram👉🏼 YouTube👉🏼 TikTokGrab your copy of The Ultimate Guide to Crochet For Your Mental Health and tap into the benefits of creativity so that you can become one of the many women who have unlocked the secret to experiencing joy and living an inspired life.

There's an important conversation we need to have about what it means to be selfless.  In today's episode, you will have the opportunity to examine your perspective on selflessness and see if you are bringing your best self to the relationships that matter to you.A troubling conversation  1:46What is selflessness?  3:34What it looks like to invest time and energy in yourself  4:47An essential conversation about your health  6:45A new direction and exciting future  9:22Grab your copy of The Ultimate Guide to Crochet For Your Mental Health and tap into the benefits of creativity so that you can become one of the many women who have unlocked the secret to experiencing joy and living an inspired life.

The start of the new year is a time when many of us like to look at the year ahead and decide what habits we want to work on and the goals we want to achieve.Making the goals is the easy part. Sticking to them and creating lasting habits and positive change is the struggle.In today’s episode, I will give you three actionable strategies you can use to make habits stick and bring positive and lasting change to your life.I talk about:How to work new habits into your busy scheduleThe importance of small changesKeeping track of progressHow to motivate yourself when you’re feeling discouragedThe most powerful tool in your arsenalResources:Get Your Money RightBuilding a RoutineUnlock Your ConfidenceGrab your copy of The Ultimate Guide to Crochet For Your Mental Health and tap into the benefits of creativity so that you can become one of the many women who have unlocked the secret to experiencing joy and living an inspired life.

Happiness is something many of us seek. You might think you are simply an unhappy person, but it's simply not true! You have the power to control the level of happiness in your life, but you need to stop doing some key things to make that happen.In today's episode, I am going to share 5 things you need to stop doing that will increase your happiness!I talk about...Where to focus your time and energyThe danger of comparisonThe needs of othersWaiting to pursue your dreamsBanishing negativityGrab your copy of The Ultimate Guide to Crochet For Your Mental Health and tap into the benefits of creativity so that you can become one of the many women who have unlocked the secret to experiencing joy and living an inspired life.

We all go through periods of time where we struggle with motivation and feel like it's impossible to move forward. It can be frustrating! And the more frustrated you get, the more difficult it becomes to keep going through the motions and doing any work towards your goals. What do you do? How do you snap yourself out of it and start feeling energized and motivated again?Today I am going to give you five actionable steps you can take to find your mojo again and get back to doing the things you feel passionately about!I talk about...The importance of acknowledgmentGetting it all outMoving your way to successRegaining focus and tractionShifting your mindsetResources...https://ahighlyunlikelylife.com/2021/09/02/get-your-life-back-on-track-with-these-powerful-strategies/https://ahighlyunlikelylife.com/2021/08/04/living-a-life-full-of-purpose/Grab your copy of The Ultimate Guide to Crochet For Your Mental Health and tap into the benefits of creativity so that you can become one of the many women who have unlocked the secret to experiencing joy and living an inspired life.

Sometimes it feels impossible to get everything done! Even if you start off strong, you may find those simple things take longer than they should, or you get derailed by distractions. There are so many things that can get you off track and leave your to-do list undone.I have had these same struggles! Today I am going to share my favorite tools for productivity, keeping everything organized, and getting more done in less time.I talk about...Shortcuts to keep your fingers on the keyboardMy favorite suiteHow to copy text off any screenA search bar to rule all search barsEffectively keeping notes so you don't lose themMy favorite app that has changed the way I organize my lifeResources...Text Sniper: https://textsniper.app/PC alternatives to Text Sniper: Capture2Text and TextifyAlfred: https://www.alfredapp.com/PC Alternatives to Alfred: Listary: https://www.listary.com/Cerebro App: https://cerebroapp.com/Notion: https://www.notion.so/Google Workspace: https://workspace.google.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=na-US-all-en-dr-bkws-all-all-trial-e-dr-1009892&utm_content=text-ad-none-any-DEV_c-CRE_524361298487-ADGP_Desk+|+BKWS+-+EXA+|+Txt+~+Google+Workspace+~+Core_Google+Workspace+Core-KWID_43700060153385061-kwd-346911454270&utm_term=KW_google workspace-ST_google+workspace&gclid=CjwKCAjw7fuJBhBdEiwA2lLMYW-9u5rkewtt6rVc5itpnhi9906ZW_PU2O7X3VQeFqH2q2cFDifLNhoC_3sQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds Grab your copy of The Ultimate Guide to Crochet For Your Mental Health and tap into the benefits of creativity so that you can become one of the many women who have unlocked the secret to experiencing joy and living an inspired life.

Losing a loved one is a difficult challenge. But parenting children through that same loss is even more challenging. It's difficult to know what to do or the best way to navigate your way through it because for almost everyone who deals with this challenge, it is the very first time, and they have no experience with it.In today's episode, I will give you some basic strategies for parenting children through grief. Of course, no one likes to think these are strategies they will ever need, but if you or someone you know finds themselves thrust into this difficult role, it is essential for everyone involved to have some idea of how to navigate these difficult waters.I talk about...The challenges of parenting children who are grievingThe importance of talking about their loved oneGetting professional help and what to look forHaving rules and boundaries in a time of griefAllowing your child to grieve in their own wayAccepting permanent changeShowing up for your childResources...Helping Children Deal With Grief10 Ways to Help a Grieving ChildHelping A Child Cope With The Death Of A ParentGet weekly strategies for navigating life's challenges by signing up for The Highly Unlikely Newsletter!Grab your copy of The Ultimate Guide to Crochet For Your Mental Health and tap into the benefits of creativity so that you can become one of the many women who have unlocked the secret to experiencing joy and living an inspired life.

Everyone makes mistakes and needs to correct course now and then! But sometimes you feel lost and don't know how to get back on track. This can lead to making more mistakes and creating a much bigger problem, or wasting precious time on a path you don't want to be on.It's a normal but uncomfortable part of life.Today's episode will give you some powerful strategies to make the necessary changes and keep yourself on course to see long-term change and success!I talk about...Understanding why you have gotten off courseThe importance of re-focusingSetting yourself up for successContinuing to move forward despite setbacksGrab your copy of The Ultimate Guide to Crochet For Your Mental Health and tap into the benefits of creativity so that you can become one of the many women who have unlocked the secret to experiencing joy and living an inspired life.

Running your own business is an incredible experience! From the freedom to work for yourself, having your own income, and the satisfaction of building something from the ground up, it is unlike any other work experience.If you are thinking about starting down an entrepreneurial path, I applaud you!! But it can be a daunting journey if you don't know where to start or if you have what it takes to succeed. Today, I am going to go through the set of skills you need if you want to be successful at running your own business and tell you how to get started!I talk about...The difference between starting a business and running a businessGoing out and getting what you wantFinding the right team to help run your businessBeing a thought leaderSteering the shipThe key to developing relationships inside and outside your businessThe essential skills you need to be successfulLinks...Small Business AdministrationHome | Denise Duffield Thomas | Money Mindset Mentor for WomenFollow me on social media:Facebook:  @ahighlyunlikelylifeInstagram: @ahighlyunlikelylifeTwitter: @a_highlyPinterest: @highlyunlikelylifeTikTok: @ahighlyunlikelylifeGo to https://www.ahighlyunlikelylife.com for more!Grab your copy of The Ultimate Guide to Crochet For Your Mental Health and tap into the benefits of creativity so that you can become one of the many women who have unlocked the secret to experiencing joy and living an inspired life.

I have been fighting a terrible (NOT COVID) cold...yes, they still exist! But I couldn't miss another week!This week marks a difficult anniversary for my family and me. So today I will be sharing some thoughts on time, grief, and healing, with a message for those who are taking their own grief journey and those who are standing on the sidelines wondering how to support them.I talk bout...The scars we carryThe healing power of timeHow we protect ourselves from painHow to talk to people who are grievingFinding companions on your grief journeyLessons I learned from my own grief journeyLinks...https://time.com/5118994/advice-for-helping-grieving-friend/https://www.helpguide.org/articles/grief/helping-someone-who-is-grieving.htmGrab your copy of The Ultimate Guide to Crochet For Your Mental Health and tap into the benefits of creativity so that you can become one of the many women who have unlocked the secret to experiencing joy and living an inspired life.

Sometimes in life, we become so focused on caring for other people and our roles in their lives that we put our own dreams and goals aside for a time. It's easy to lose ourselves along the way! But having things you are passionate about is part of creating the life you want!In today's episode, I am going to talk about practical strategies for rediscovering the things you love and embarking on a journey to find what you're most passionate about as part of creating an abundant and purposeful life.I talk about:Realizing you need to make some changesStrategies for finding things you are passionate aboutThe importance of creating boundariesHow having a life you are passionate about creates the life you wantIt's never too late to startGrab your copy of The Ultimate Guide to Crochet For Your Mental Health and tap into the benefits of creativity so that you can become one of the many women who have unlocked the secret to experiencing joy and living an inspired life.

We often talk about developing skills and achieving goals as a strategy to have the life you want and become the very best version of yourself. But sometimes we face obstacles to growth because of our weaknesses, and it can be really difficult to get real with ourselves about what needs to happen for us to move past those obstacles.In today's episode, I am going to share my journey to overcome one of my greatest weaknesses that has been an obstacle I have always struggled with, how I tackled it, what I learned, and strategies you can use to address your own weaknesses!I talk about:Sometimes we aren't as terrible at things as we think we areLearning strategies to help us get what we wantThe importance of meeting your weaknesses head-onWhat you should do this week to startStrategies you can use to overcome challengesGrab your copy of The Ultimate Guide to Crochet For Your Mental Health and tap into the benefits of creativity so that you can become one of the many women who have unlocked the secret to experiencing joy and living an inspired life.