The Underdog Protagonist
The Underdog Protagonist is a podcast for the ones who are currently in the hustle period of their life. They are in the process of doing something big. But they are currently the side characters of a movie. This podcast is their voice, which speaks about the hardships which not all are aware of. The ones who are at the epitome of their success get to share their story. But what about us underdogs? The achievements we have made aren't small either. This podcast is to share our story. Let's be the protagonist of our story. Let's not settle being the side character anymore.
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Recharge Sundays: Combining Small Steps with Big Visions
Feeling stuck with last week’s baggage? It’s time to let go and make room for the fresh energy you need to tackle the week ahead. In this Recharge Sundays episode, we’re diving into the mindset and habits that help you reset, refocus, and recharge your creative energy.
From decluttering your workspace to clearing your mental clutter, we’ll explore how small wins can fuel big progress. I’ll also share my personal struggles with self-doubt, the strategies I’ve used to break tasks into manageable steps, and why celebrating each little milestone matters more than you think.
Plus, I’ll challenge you to reconnect with your bigger vision and offer practical rituals to spark creativity, not just on Sundays, but whenever you need a boost. This episode is your guide to balancing ambition with rest, building confidence through action, and stepping into the week ahead with purpose and clarity.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:55 The Baggage
03:13 The Challenge to Declutter
04:58 Small Wins
08:54 The Lost Vision
10:06 Recharge Ritual
12:09 Mantra for the Week
12:40 Outro
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Pratyush has been a designer for almost 6 years. He started YouTube to share his knowledge and establish a connection between design and business. He believes that knowledge grows by sharing and he wants to do just that. He wants to help fellow freelancers and content creators make a profitable career.
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Welcome back to recharge Sundays. I'm PK and you're listening to the underdog protagonist. This is your weekly reset to recharge your creative energy, refocus your mindset, and step into the week ahead feeling inspired and ready to thrive. This week, we are spicing things up. We'll explore what it means to truly declutter your mind, celebrate small wins, and even dream big while staying grounded in actionable steps.
Whether you're a creative professional, an entrepreneur, or just someone looking for a fresh perspective, this episode is packed with inspiration and challenges to get you moving forward. So grab your favorite drink, settle into your cozy spot, and let's make this Sunday count because tomorrow's success starts today. Alright. Let's get real for a moment. I want you to think about this question.
What's one thing you're holding on to from last week that no longer serves you? Maybe it's a mistake you made, a stressful moment, or even a negative thought that's been taking up your space in mind. We all carry things forward that weigh us down, sometimes without even realizing it. But here's the truth. You cannot step into the week ahead if you're dragging yesterday's baggage along with you.
Take a moment and think about it. What's something you have been holding on to that's not helping you grow? For me, I have been carrying some self doubt about a project which deadline is coming closer. I always try to underpromise and overdeliver. And when deadlines come closer, there's some sort of stress that follows.
What I've learnt is that blocking my time, fixing priorities, and learning from my past experiences help me move forward with a fresh perspective. And there are things I have not been able to fix and sometimes it just bugs me down. And letting go isn't always easy, but it's one of the most powerful ways to create space for what's next. So here's what I want you to do. Identify that one thing from last week that's been weighing you down.
Maybe it's the fear of failure, frustration with yourself, or even just the overwhelm of a busy schedule. Write it down if you need to, but think about it deeply. And now visualize yourself releasing it. Imagine the thought just floating away making room for clarity and positive energy. Tell yourself I'm not carrying this thing into the next week.
Moving forward isn't just about pretending those things did not happen. It's about acknowledging them, learning from them and then giving yourself permission to let them go. Because the week ahead deserves your full attention, not the leftovers from last week. Now that we have cleared some space, let's talk about how to fill it with something better and meaningful. Start your Sunday with this one thing.
Give yourself this challenge to declutter your space. Take just 5 minutes today, maybe even 10 if you want to, and do any of these tasks. You can clear out your email inbox, organize your desk, remove a task from a list that does not align with your priorities or you don't need to do that anymore. Or think about the tasks that you have been putting off and need to prioritize those. Make a note of those.
In the past week, I've been struggling with keeping track of the notifications, emails, promotions, conversations with my clients, and the important messages via mail. And whenever I go back to my email, I find tons of promotional material, unwanted emails about newsletters, and more just to make me spend more time to find the right emails. And just because of that, I lose track of what I was intending to do at that moment. But when I cleared all the unwanted messages, unsubscribed those newsletters, I was able to find what I was really looking for. Hence, I made space for new emails.
And now my inbox seems a little more clean for the future emails to get the attention they deserve. So give yourself 5 minutes. Try to do anything that declutters your working space. Now let's talk about small wins. They might not seem like much in the moment but they're a big deal.
Sometimes, even bigger than those giant life changing milestones we all are chasing. Here's why. Small wins build momentum. They're like stepping stones that keep us moving forward even when the end goal feels far away. Think about it.
What's more motivating? Staring at a distant finish line you're not sure you'll reach or celebrating the fact that today you took one step closer to it? I'll share a quick story with you. A few weeks ago, I was working on a big project and I kept focusing on how much I still had to do. It felt overwhelming, like I'd never finish it.
Whenever I sit on my desk and think about starting the work, I'm bombarded with this feeling that I'll be never be able to finish it. The project which I thought would take a week's time now seems like a month. But instead of getting stuck in that mindset, I decided to break the project into tidy manageable steps. Assume you have 5 pieces of content to deliver under a week's time and you have not able to start designing yet. But before you're going to design, there are certain steps you need to complete.
You need to research. You need creative material. You need assets. You need mood boards and you need the rough design. And if you skip any of these steps the final design won't be as appealing and won't convert like you intend that to.
So what I try to do was split those tasks day wise and try to complete one task in one day. I try to not think about the complete thing as a whole, but one step at a time. Each time I completed 1, whether it was just compiling those competition images, writing the script, or getting those resources in check so that I'm ready for the design phase. After I was done with every step, I gave myself a moment to pause and say, that's progress. Those little moments of celebration helped me stay motivated.
They reminded me that even though the project wasn't done, I was making progress. And today, finally, I was able to upload and schedule the designs in the content calendar. And when I finally did finish, it felt that much sweeter because I had acknowledged every step along the way. Here's the thing. Small wins aren't just about the task at hand.
They reinforce the mindset that progress matters more than perfection. When you learn to value those little steps, you start building confidence and resilience for the bigger challenges ahead. Because if you are defeated now, how will you compile the strength to tackle something bigger tomorrow? So here's my challenge for you this week. Look for your small wins.
Maybe you completed a task you have been procrastinating on, tried something new, or even just showed up and put in the effort. That's also a win. Write it down, say it out loud, or share it with someone who will celebrate with you. And if you're thinking, I don't have any wins to celebrate, I want you to pause right there. Showing up is a win.
Trying again is a win. Even resting when you need it is a win. Don't sell yourself short. So what are your small wins this week? I'd love to hear them though.
Send me a message or tag me on social media with the hashtag recharge Sundays. Let's keep inspiring each other to keep going. One small step at a time. Sometimes we get lost on the things that are coming closer and forget about the big things that we want to achieve. The vision that we have set for ourselves are sometimes lost in the crowd of all the work you need to complete in your daily life.
We have celebrated small wins, but that doesn't mean that you forget about the bigger one. What is that one big goal you are working toward? This week, write down 3 small steps to move closer to it. Now we are combining both the small wins with a big vision or the bigger goal that we have set for the future. Close your eyes and imagine yourself achieving that goal.
What does it look like? Feel like? Use that energy to guide yourself through the week. And put effort to working on those small biteable steps that you have devised for the week. These steps, these tasks should aid the bigger plan to the bigger vision, the bigger goal you have set for yourself.
Now it's time for the recharge ritual of the week. Recharge Sundays should be a day where you get to reset your creative brain and you're prepared for the day coming. Every evening should be a reflection of the last week. Just after you finished listening to this podcast and before you're about to go to bed, write down 3 things you are grateful for from the day or the past week. It's a simple way to end the day on a positive note.
And when you write something or think about something before you go to sleep, you subconsciously try to think about while you're asleep and just because it's a positive thought, you wake up with a positive mindset in the morning. Your energies are up. Your brain power is up. You're thinking positively, optimistically, and you're ready to crush it. If you're listening this podcast midweek, then don't worry.
I have something for you as well. Schedule 15 minutes any time of the day and do something purely fun. Don't think about work. Don't think about the task. Don't think about your end goal.
Long vision, short vision, small wins, big wins. Nothing. I just want you to have some fun. Listen to your favorite song, sketch something, dance around your living room, or just go on a walk with your dog. Do anything that seems fun to you and forget about the whole day.
Resetting your creative energy on Sundays doesn't mean that you have to wait for the Sundays to come along so that you give yourself the time and recharge your creative energy. You can also do that midweek. If you feel like your energies are low and you need time for yourself, give yourself the time and do something fun with it. We're almost about to wrap up this episode. But before that, here's your mantra for the week.
I release what no longer serves me and welcome fresh energy for the days ahead. Repeat it during moments of doubt or fatigue. This is the mantra for the week. I repeat, I release what no longer serves me and welcome fresh energy for the days ahead. That's it for the week's episode of recharge Sunday.
I hope you're living with fresh energy, clear goals, and a renewed sense of purpose for the week ahead. Remember, recharging isn't just about rest. It's about intentionally renewing your mind, space and focus to take on the next challenge. This week, don't forget to reflect on your wins, declutter what's holding you back, and dream big while taking those small and meaningful steps forward. And if something from today's episode resonated with you, I'd love to hear about it.
Share your thoughts on your recharge rituals with me on social media using the hashtag recharge Sundays, and I might even give you a shout out in the next episode. If you don't want to do any of those, feel free to connect with me via DMs. Links to my socials can be found in the description or captions of this podcast. Thank you so much for spending your Sunday with me. Don't forget to subscribe.
Share this episode with a friend who might need it, and keep pushing toward your creative and personal goals. You are listening to The Underdog Protagonist, and I'll catch you in the next one. Until then, take care.