The Fun Reset: Reclaim Joy & Energy with Anne Potts
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Welcome!
Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed by your to-do list—juggling work, family, and all the roles you play—yet still felt like something important was missing? Like the spark, the joy, or even just the energy to show up fully for yourself?
In this episode of Dim to Daring, I’m honored to talk with Anne Potts, founder of The Fun Reset. Anne helps high-achieving women reimagine how they use their time and energy—not by doing more, but by reconnecting with what truly lights them up.
We dive deep into how “fun” is not frivolous, but essential—a strategic tool to reclaim your joy, your energy, and your life—on your terms.
If you’re ready to shift out of stress mode and into empowered, energized living, this episode is for you.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
Why Anne declared, “It’s my summer too,” and how that simple mindset sparked a powerful personal reset
The sneaky beliefs and internal narratives that keep even driven women stuck and disconnected
How scheduling fun consistently is a critical part of sustainable success and well-being
The real meaning of time ownership—and why it’s the key to living fully on your terms
Mindset and self-talk shifts that open the door to more agency, joy, and freedom in your life
How to redefine success to include playfulness and genuine fulfillment
✨ If you’re a high-achieving woman feeling stretched thin or disconnected despite your accomplishments—this episode is your invitation to reconnect, reset, and reclaim your joy.
Timestamps:
[02:04] – Welcome + Introduction to Anne Potts and The Fun Reset
[03:33] – What moment led you to shift to supporting driven women to untangle from their stress
[09:19] – The story behind “It’s my summer too” and why it changed everything
[15:14] – Why a single afternoon off can be more powerful than a full vacation week
[17:20] – The real cost of stress—and how creative choices can shift everything
[20:20] – Noticing stress signals in your body and environment as the first step to real change
[24:01] – The hidden narratives behind chronic stress—why “tend and befriend” keeps many women stuck
[35:33] – A simple start: Try taking one Tuesday afternoon off a month to lower stress
[37:51] – Self-care isn’t selfish—it’s a necessity
[41:08] – Why “fun” is a strategic, not frivolous, part of success
[43:54] – Stress is whittling you down—and you’re not meant to shrink
[44:41] – Using fun as a powerful intervention
[52:16] – A powerful reminder from Anne: You matter—plus a Mary Oliver quote
[53:56] – Final thoughts + the most recent daring step Anne has taken
Key Points:
Fun is Essential: It’s a powerful intervention, not a luxury.
Time Ownership: Taking back control of your schedule changes everything.
Rewriting Beliefs: Many women carry hidden narratives that keep them stuck.
Agency Matters: How you talk to yourself shapes your energy and choices.
Success Redefined: True success includes joy, play, and personal fulfillment.
Episode Summary:
In this inspiring conversation, Anne Potts shares her journey from decades in corporate leadership to founding The Fun Reset—a program designed to help women reclaim their joy and energy. Together, we explore the hidden stories that keep women stressed and disconnected, and how consistent, intentional fun can be the game changer for sustainable success and fulfillment.
Whether you’re managing a demanding career, family, or a little bit of both, Anne’s insights offer practical, empowering tools to rewrite your rules, reconnect with yourself, and thrive with renewed energy.
Links & Resources:
CONNECT WITH ANNE:
Website: www.thefunreset.com
Instagram: @atmpotts
LInkedIn: Anne Mara Potts
CONNECT WITH WENDY:
Website: Wendy Rimmelspacher
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Keep choosing what lights you up.
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And keep daring to expand into your most fulfilling life. đź‘