Satisfied AF

Do you feel overwhelmed with the sheer amount of work in your life, not just at your job but also in your roles as parent, sibling, spouse, and more? You’re not alone. Burnout is very common, but that doesn’t mean you’re doomed. This week, we’re covering the six factors that cause burnout and how you can address each of them. What you’ll learn from this episode: The six factors that cause burnout, according to researchers. The antidote to each factor. The role of satisfaction as a burnout preventive or treatment. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.korilinn.com/184

Join us this week for a conversation with Kori’s friend and client, Dr. Sara, as she shares about her coaching journey, including landing her dream job 10-15 years ahead of schedule. What you’ll learn from this episode: Why you should apply for jobs you want even if you think you’re not qualified. What kind of support you might want in place when you land your dream role. How coaching can help you super speed up your life transitions. How coaching can show you opportunities that exist all around you that are currently invisible to you. Why it’s worth it to risk rejection in order to go after what you want. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.korilinn.com/183

It never feels good to let yourself down, but it’s part of life. So let’s have a conversation about how to take care of yourself (and set yourself up to do better in the future) when you find yourself in a sticky situation where you didn’t live up to your own ideals. What you’ll learn from this episode: 3 key steps for moving through disappointment in yourself. How to have standards without weaponizing your own imperfections. How to like yourself even when you aren’t at the level you want to be at. How to repair with yourself. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.korilinn.com/182

There’s so much encouragement everywhere to set and maintain boundaries, and I get it. Boundaries can be so helpful for creating your satisfying AF life. And also, not all boundaries are created (or delivered) equally. Tune in this week for the low down on what to do (and what *not* to do) when it comes to setting boundaries in your relationships, career, & more. What you’ll learn from this episode: What a boundary is and what it’s not. 3 key boundary mistakes to watch out for. How to set yourself up for success when it comes to boundaries. What to do if you eff up a boundary. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.korilinn.com/181

You may have heard of triggers, but what about glimmers? While a trigger is a situation in which you’re reminded of a painful experience and may even find yourself in a stress response like fight or flight, a glimmer is a situation in which you feel positive emotions like safety or joy. Identifying and engaging with your glimmers is a simple tool you can use to feel better in the day to day and set yourself up for more satisfaction in the long run. What you’ll learn from this episode: Why a trigger may be happening for you and what you can do about it. How to find the useful content within an existing trigger. How to identify your glimmers and why you might want to. What glimmer-seeking is and how to do it. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.korilinn.com/180

Shedding your old social conditioning can be a tricky feat, and this can especially true when you come from a high-demand religion. Join Kori and her guest Sara Bybee Fisk for a conversation about how to step away from “shoulds” and into satisfaction, even when you come from a background that deeply ingrained its beliefs into you. What you’ll learn from this episode: How to question deeply ingrained beliefs and why it might feel so hard to grapple with them What it’s like to design and create a highly satisfying life after leaving a high-demand religion Why Sara chose to say goodbye to the religion she loved A few questions you can ask yourself that will help you design and build a life that truly delights you How to learn more about Sara and her work coaching people pleasers Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.korilinn.com/179

No one wants to be a burden, but learning how to ask for help - and receive it - is an essential skill for relationships, the workplace, and more. What you’ll learn from this episode: How to ask for and receive support. Why receiving support doesn’t make you a burden. Why it’s ok to allow others to do labor or effort on your behalf. How to cultivate reciprocity in your relationships. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.korilinn.com/178

Making friends as an adult is so hard! Or is it? This week we discuss simple, doable steps you can take to make new friends, even if that’s something you literally haven’t done since second grade. What you’ll learn from this episode: What makes building adult friendships hard and how to overcome it. 4 actions to start taking to make new friends. The exact strategy I used to build new friendships when I moved to Sacramento. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.korilinn.com/177

What’s the secret to the most loving, connected relationships? And how can you create a sense of emotional safety with your person, whether they’re a romantic partner, friend, or family member? This week’s episode is based on an Instagram reel I shared that went somewhat viral. Learn five things to start doing immediately if you want better relationships right now, and discover doable, fun ways to incorporate these into your life if it initially feels terrible or overwhelming. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.korilinn.com/176

Clair is a global Content Creation and Creative Operations leader, Strategic Advisor, and Community Builder focused on helping clients meet the needs of today’s content velocity. When she first found me, she wasn’t clear on how to take her business to the next level or if she should even be trying. Hear Clair’s thoughts on working with me, both in a one-on-one capacity as well as in my small group, and the transformations she’s experienced along the way. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.korilinn.com/175

If you’re protecting yourself by keeping your life small and contained as a way of avoiding potential devastation, chances are you feel trapped in a life that feels unsatisfying. The risk of trying and facing rejection is painful. However, the fear of potentially being destroyed by a negative outcome also stops you from experiencing wonder and delight. Hear what happens when you’re unwilling to be devastated, how to create safety for yourself as you ask for what you want, and how to be willing to be devastated in mindful, intentional, and incremental ways. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.korilinn.com/174

As a white, queer woman who is a citizen of the United States, I belong to both privileged and marginalized groups. You may also belong to both groups in different ways, and it’s worth questioning the socialization you’ve received on both ends of the spectrum. That’s why, for the purposes of creating a satisfying life and career that’s uniquely designed for you, we’re exploring privileged and marginalized identities this week. I guide you through privileged and marginalized identities, what I’ve learned on my journey of coming to terms with my identities, and how this process of examination can offer us important information about how we want to move forward in our lives. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.korilinn.com/173

What are you allergic to? I don’t mean physically. I mean emotionally, intellectually, or in any other way. Experts will often tout one way of doing something as being better than others, but they don’t take into account everyone’s preferences or metaphorical allergies. For you to create a deeply satisfying life, it’s your job to become aware of what you are allergic to and then decide how you want to handle it. In this episode, I help you see what your own metaphorical allergies are, your options for handling them, and show you why taking these steps to become more aware will allow you to live a more juicy, fulfilling life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.korilinn.com/172

Drinking alcohol is a topic I’ve personally been deeply coached on and one on which I often coach my clients. In a world where alcohol is both celebrated and frowned upon, you’re not alone if changing this habit feels like an uphill battle. So this week, I’m inviting you to question the narratives you hold about drinking alcohol. Hear the benefits and drawbacks I’ve experienced from going alcohol-free for periods, what to do if you want to change your drinking habits, and why judgment and shame will not fuel positive change. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.korilinn.com/171

Whether it’s something as mundane as getting sick or bigger surprises that throw a spanner in the works, we know that things don’t always go according to plan. That’s why a wildly satisfying life must include rest and recovery. This means taking care of the reality that presents itself, even if it’s not what you would prefer. Hear what rest and recovery looks like for me right now, why it’s worth considering the options available to you, and how to include rest and recovery as an essential part of your satisfied AF life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.korilinn.com/170

As humans, we have some power, control, and sway over certain outcomes in our lives. However, powerful as we may be, there will undoubtedly be things that are outside our sphere of influence. While we often talk about how to use the power we do have to fuel the lives we want, it’s time to discuss the other side of the coin. This is where the concept of surrender comes in. Learn why turning to the idea of surrendering in moments of stress or frenzy can be helpful to you, and how to use this framework to create a sense of relief, calm, and comfort. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.korilinn.com/169

Oftentimes when we’re working towards a goal, we catch ourselves doing other non-goal-related things. Whatever your preferred flavor of distraction may be, it’s undeniable that it gives us a sense of enjoyment in our lives. While distraction might be taking you further away from your goal in the moment, the truth is it can be used on purpose, and this is what I’m offering you this week. If you want to design your life with awareness and intention, move yourself closer to your goals, and find ways to achieve your dreams in a way that incorporates attraction and pleasure at the same time, listen in. Learn a framework for using your time and energy on purpose so you can allow for both distraction and attraction as you work on your goals. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.korilinn.com/168

As humans, we all make decisions that give us instant gratification in the moment, even if we know there will be consequences to deal with in the future. This is a super common headspace to be in, but it’s also an active choice we make. Rather than being in conflict with and feeling animosity towards your future self, this week, I’m inviting you to befriend your future self. So what’s your relationship with your future self? Are you setting them up to have a great day, week, month, year, or decade? Living in this way makes achieving your dreams a reality, so tune in this week to find out how to start developing a close friendship with your future self. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.korilinn.com/167

How are you saying goodbye to 2023? Is it a loving and appreciative goodbye for all the amazing things you experienced and created this year? Is it a bittersweet one? Whether you’re ready to recreate the success you’ve experienced in 2023, or want a wildly different future in 2024, you get to choose. Join me this week as we say goodbye to 2023, say hello to 2024, and envision everything we want to welcome in as we close this chapter. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.korilinn.com/166

There’s this romanticized idea that other people should just know what we want and read our minds. We think that’s better in some way than making direct requests, negotiating for more of what we want, or setting and honoring boundaries. However, it is not other people’s jobs to mind-read. And refusing to use your words is creating a ton of unnecessary suffering. So what do you want that you’re absolutely committed to not asking for, and why? Join me this week to hear how refusing to use your words gets you into trouble, what happens when you build this skill, and how to begin openly communicating with the people in your life. Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.korilinn.com/165