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#132 - Being Committed Without Being Neurotic
Missed deadlines, holiday chaos, and the tug-of-war with your own mind don’t have to derail your goals. We dig into a kinder, stronger way to keep momentum: set a clear minimum standard you’ll meet almost every time, then flex on purpose when life actually demands it. This isn’t about rigidity or hustle bravado; it’s about thoughtful choices that respect your health, energy, and purpose without turning you into a robot.
We start with the real talk: standards are promises you make to yourself—sleep, strength, zone five cardio, morning light, nourishing meals, meaningful work—and they only matter when you live them. You’ll hear practical examples for shift workers, travelers, and busy holiday schedules, including how to turn a post‑red‑eye morning into a win, build a quick hotel workout with minimal gear, and design “anchors” like protein and vegetables that keep nutrition steady while you still enjoy the cookies. We also map where to flex: late holiday nights, one chosen evening for drinks, and making space for rest so you return stronger instead of burned out.
Along the way, we show how to end the exhausting mental negotiations that sabotage consistency. Decide in calm, act in chaos: pre‑write your exceptions, define what “extraordinary” actually means, and stop letting low motivation pose as an emergency. Action builds self‑respect; self‑respect fuels more action. If you’re ready to drop the guilt, keep your word, and feel proud of how you move through the season, this one’s your playbook.
If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a calm reset, and leave a quick review so more growth‑minded humans can find us. Then tell us: what’s one standard you’ll keep, no matter what?
Follow Well With Michelle on Apple, Spotify or where ever you listen to podcasts!
Shoot me an email [email protected]. I would love to hear your questions, answer questions for 1:1 coaching or a quick hello from who's listening to the pod <3
Enjoying the pod? Leave a quick review — it helps more millennial women find us!
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By MichelleMissed deadlines, holiday chaos, and the tug-of-war with your own mind don’t have to derail your goals. We dig into a kinder, stronger way to keep momentum: set a clear minimum standard you’ll meet almost every time, then flex on purpose when life actually demands it. This isn’t about rigidity or hustle bravado; it’s about thoughtful choices that respect your health, energy, and purpose without turning you into a robot.
We start with the real talk: standards are promises you make to yourself—sleep, strength, zone five cardio, morning light, nourishing meals, meaningful work—and they only matter when you live them. You’ll hear practical examples for shift workers, travelers, and busy holiday schedules, including how to turn a post‑red‑eye morning into a win, build a quick hotel workout with minimal gear, and design “anchors” like protein and vegetables that keep nutrition steady while you still enjoy the cookies. We also map where to flex: late holiday nights, one chosen evening for drinks, and making space for rest so you return stronger instead of burned out.
Along the way, we show how to end the exhausting mental negotiations that sabotage consistency. Decide in calm, act in chaos: pre‑write your exceptions, define what “extraordinary” actually means, and stop letting low motivation pose as an emergency. Action builds self‑respect; self‑respect fuels more action. If you’re ready to drop the guilt, keep your word, and feel proud of how you move through the season, this one’s your playbook.
If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs a calm reset, and leave a quick review so more growth‑minded humans can find us. Then tell us: what’s one standard you’ll keep, no matter what?
Follow Well With Michelle on Apple, Spotify or where ever you listen to podcasts!
Shoot me an email [email protected]. I would love to hear your questions, answer questions for 1:1 coaching or a quick hello from who's listening to the pod <3
Enjoying the pod? Leave a quick review — it helps more millennial women find us!