The Distracted Dreamer
Get ready to confidently and unapologetically go after dreams! Welcome to The Distracted Dreamer Podcast.
Today is the day you’re going to pull your dreams off the shelf and bring them to the forefront of your life. You are never too tired, too busy, too old, too young, too anything to pursue your dreams.
Imagine… the joy and excitement of doing what lights you up. Your dreams are yours. No one gets to take them from you and no one gets to chase them - except you. Your dreams are there to guide you, to inspire you and to show you that yes, there is something more in store for you.
You see, the size of your dreams don’t matter - it could be running a marathon, reading a book series, perfecting that family recipe, traveling the world, or learning to dance.
I’m Carlene Bauwens, entrepreneur, Life Coach and now host of The Distracted Dreamer podcast. I’m here to show you how to kick distraction to the curb and grab hold of your dreams. Your happiness matters. You have a big, beautiful, amazing life to live. And you've only got one of them. Welcome to the Distracted Dreamer Podcast.
The Distracted Dreamer
#39: ‘Hard’ Is Part of the Dream: 6 Mindsets to Keep Going Anyway
I know what it’s like for the dream to feel so much harder than you imagined. I’ve been there—facing fear, self-doubt, unexpected curveballs, and the deep exhaustion that comes from caring so much. Because the hard parts make you want to throw in the towel, question everything, and wonder if maybe you were wrong for wanting it in the first place. That’s exactly why I wanted to have this conversation with you.
Today, I’m opening up about the behind-the-scenes moments of my own dreams and the six mindsets that helped me keep going—without quitting on myself or my dreams.
If your dream feels heavier than you thought, I know this episode will give you the mindset tools to get through to the other side.
HERE ARE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE:
1️⃣ Hard doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong—it means you’re in it.
2️⃣ Fear is often a sign that you care deeply.
3️⃣ Joy can live right next to struggle.
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