280. Turning the Page: Les Alfred of 'Balanced Black Girl' On Why She's Not Setting Goals for 2024
Hurdle with Emily Abbate
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4.9 • 1.4K Ratings
🗓️ 2 January 2024
⏱️ 36 minutes
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Summary
Les Alfred didn't accomplish any of the goals she set for 2023, and she's entirely at peace with that. Adored the opportunity to sit down with one of my friends, Les, host of The Balanced Black Girl podcast for the second installment of the Turning the Page series. In today's episode, we talk about how to set SMART goals, how to avoid unrealistic expectations and putting too much pressure on ourselves, and the cross-country move that changed Les' life for the better. She also shares her theme of the year, proudest and most difficult moments of 2023, her person of the year (hint: It's not Taylor Swift), and something she hopes to do more of in the next 365.
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| 0:00.0 | In so many situations, especially hurdles and challenges, there's often a lesson there. |
| 0:04.6 | And I find that when I keep running up against the same thing over and over, it's because |
| 0:09.6 | there's something about the lesson that I'm not getting. |
| 0:12.2 | And I think when we embrace the lessons, we do embrace our humanity. |
| 0:15.1 | It's not about being perfect and doing the right thing all the time. |
| 0:18.3 | But it's about, okay, how can I shorten this learning curve a little bit? |
| 0:35.8 | Hey, everyone. Emily Abadi here. You are listening to Episode 280 of Hurtle, a wellness-focused podcast where I talk to inspirational people about everything from their highest highs and toughest moments to essential tips on how to live a healthier, happier, more motivated life. |
| 0:53.9 | We all go through our fair share |
| 0:56.1 | of hurdles. My goal through these discussions is to empower you to better navigate yours and move |
| 1:01.9 | with intention so that you can stride towards your own big potential. And of course, |
| 1:07.0 | have some fun along the way. Happy New Year, everyone. I loved starting things off with bringing you |
| 1:15.9 | the first installment of this week's Turning the Page series yesterday with Courtney DeWalter. For those |
| 1:23.5 | that may just be tuning in, welcome. Let me tell you about what turning the page is about. |
| 1:30.4 | In this series, they sit back down with some of the hurdler's favorite guests to chat about what lessons they're bringing with them from 2023 into the new year. |
| 1:40.9 | Each guest gives highlights from their past 365 and offers up what worked, |
| 1:47.1 | what didn't, and what they're focusing their energy on heading into the next 12 months. |
| 1:52.5 | I am amped to bring my dear friend, Les Alfred, host of the balanced black girl podcast to the show today. |
| 2:01.8 | Straight up, this conversation is an entire vibe. |
| 2:05.2 | It's, I'm, I love, and we were talking about this when we were done recording, |
| 2:08.7 | I love chatting with people that I admire who I've never actually met before, |
| 2:15.4 | but there is something so fun about chatting it up about the |
| 2:19.4 | year that was with one of your girlfriends, especially when your friend is as wise and well |
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