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In this ep, we talk about Temptation Bundling, a tool for helping you do things that aren’t very fun, but that you know you should be doing. We share our experiences with it, and how it’s helped us even start to enjoy what started out as an unpleasant or intimidating task. We then go on to discuss the two different ways to apply Temptation Bundling, depending on whether the task is cognitively demanding or not. And finally, we acknowledge that "wanting to feel motivated" can be seen as an attitude that's very spoiled, but why it's admirable and even virtuous all the same.

This general topic of motivation was discussed in episode 139 How to Do It When You Don’t Feel Like Doing It, Pt. 1 (Motivation, Exercise, Self-Care)

NOTE: also in this ep, we share the semi-dramatic story of a cat crisis averted. It’s a mini audio drama narrated by Siena with live Foley sound effects by Toast.

The flower essence blends we mention in this ep are at LoveAndAboveCatClub.com

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Show notes for this ep: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/149

Show notes for the prior ep, Pt. 1: https://sienaandtoast.com/139

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Maybe you’ve found it hard to stick with resolutions or goals or new habits you’re trying to form. We sure have! In this episode, we share a teeny tiny, sneaky little trick that’s helped us follow-thru on all those good intentions.

Also: Us! We could go to Mars! We make dinosaur noises What being Filipino has to do with setting big goals (for Siena)

Pros and cons of big vs. little goals

Teeny Tiny Goals are there to accomplish Larger Long Term Goals

S.M.A.R.T. Goal:

S: specific

M: measurable

A: attainable

R: relevant (as pertains to your other values and goals)

T: time-based 

It was an itsy, bitsy, teenie, weenie, yellow, polka dot goal.

Episode notes are at sienaandtoast.com/podcast/148

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In this episode, we talk about serendipity. Yes (for those who remember) the 2001 movie (remember?! John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale!) but also the word, what it means, the origin of it, how to experience more of it, and why focus and following through on plans is not *always* preferable to being distracted and being thrown off-course. 

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We talk about the post-holiday blues: how the values and habits of our society contribute to it, how it’s normal, how it can be a good and healthy thing, and more.

If you're feeling more than 'just' the holiday blues, please know you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. It's free, confidential, available 24/7, and staffed by skilled, trained crisis workers. 

Episode notes are at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/146

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Merry Christmas, Mele Kalikimaka. This is the Holiday Special for Fans of Christmas Only. The fun, and foibles of Christmases present, and past, and heartfelt wishes for Christmases future. In this episode:

What Will The Neighbors Think: Holiday Edition

Pump Up The Jam: Bing Crosby Remix

Relationship Challenge: The Tree-Decorating Test

We talk about the olden days (The ‘70s & ‘80s), happy golden days of yore.

And end the episode with a studio recording we did, of “Silent Night” with a verse in Hawaiian :) 

HOUSEKEEPING NOTE: no new episode until next year. See you in 2023.

Episode notes are at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/145-the-holiday-special

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In this episode, we chat about Winter Solstice and “being woo woo": it’s similar to being gay (and we would know), and how it’s also Not Scary. In fact, we play a fun little indoor game called Scary Not Scary at 22:32 into this episode. (Are goats scary?) Get ready for Winter Solstice with woo, and fun, and respect and reverence, too. 

Episodes notes: https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/144

Episode Do You Believe This Miracle https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/21-miracleroses

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