Something You Can Do

Something you can do is: Make a doctor's appointment! Geared towards folks in the United States who might be feeling lost or overwhelmed, or who have never had to make their own doctor's appointment before. Host KJ, a seasoned doctor's appointment maker both for herself and for others, offers some suggestions for how to tackle this really important task. You deserve medical care!!!

Something you can do is: Send a care package! From thinking about what items you might include to getting it in the mail, KJ discusses the how and why of sending a care package to someone who might need a little support.

Something you can do is: Ask someone about themselves! KJ once again tries to single-handedly solve the loneliness epidemic by offering suggestions, ideas, and prompts for asking people things about themselves. Perfect for anyone who feels socially anxious, socially awkward, or socially superficial.

Something you can do is: Drink water! Once again, your intrepid host finds a way to turn a two step process (find water, drink water) into a whole podcast episode. Listen in for ideas to make water more palatable and an extremely cursory overview of why drinking water is increasingly a political act.

Something you can do is: Text a friend! Host KJ Kozak offers up texting a friend as a thing you might do, seeing as we all need a little more connection these days.

Something you can do is: Make meal planning work for you! Kelly Clark returns to the pod with strategies for feeding your family (and yourself) in a way that fits your season of life. 

Something you can do is: The generous pivot! Guest Brian Dab shares his strategy for leading with kindness when life gets a little tense. 

Something you can do is: Build a routine! Kelly Clark, founder of Learning & Creating, returns to talk about how routines (or habits or rituals or whatever you prefer to call them) can help you honor the season you're in - or just make life a little easier.

Something you can do is: Pet a dog! Whether you're looking for step-by-step instructions or just needed a reminder of something you can do, petting a dog is a great way to make a new friend and find a little comfort.

Something you can do is: Honor the season you're in! Kelly Clark, an educator, coach, and consultant, shares how you can recognize the patterns within your life, take stock of lessons learned, and manage life's transitions.

Something you can do is: Follow your faith! KJ talks to Skylar Allen, founder of Sky Haven Healing, about how you can go with your gut, listen to your intuition, and do that thing you've been dreaming up.

Something you can do is: Get your nails done! KJ talks about some of the options when it comes to getting a salon manicure, whether you just need a little pampering or want a new set of "claws."

KJ talks with Dr. Jenesse Kaitz about improving your sleep! While none of this is medical advice, we talk about lots of things you can do around sleep.

Check out some of the resources we reference:

Insomnia Coach

Sleep Talking with Dr. Shelby

W. Chris Winter, MD

Something you can do is: Read a book! KJ talks about her love of reading, what you need to know in order to read a book, and the ways that reading is more than a solitary activity. 

Something you can do is: Go for a walk! KJ talks about the reasons you might go for a walk, some tips and tricks for getting your steps in, and that time she got lost during her first high school track workout.

Something you can do is: Paint your house! The multi-talented Natalie Pan joins the pod to share what she learned while running an interior house painting business.

Something you can do is: Rearrange your furniture! KJ talks about why she rearranged all the furniture in her living room, while in the middle of rearranging all the furniture in her living room.

Something you can do is: Ask a question! Leadership development coach and consultant Tabitha May-Tolub shares the steps involved in asking a good question. For more insights on leadership and character development, check out The Growth Blueprint podcast with Tabitha May-Tolub and Master Chris Rappold.