Did you know that you can use the power of journaling to break bad habits so that you can start living with more intention & feeling GOOD about your choices?

I use 2 journal approaches to breaking bad habits: digging deep (see my 5-Day Journal Challenge) *or* charting out the feelings behind the habit. In today's episode we uncover the second approach.

For more information on the 5-Day Journal Challenge for Peace & Positivity, check this out: https://www.samanthapenkoff.com/offers/VD4EERZW/checkout

For information to work 1:1 with me, learn more here:https://www.samanthapenkoff.com/private-coaching 

How often have you said "I'm fine"...when you're actually not? What would've happened if you were honest with yourself on how you were feeling & honest with the people who care about you?

In today's episode, we explore that and I share a perspective that will help you become more vulnerable in your friendships & relationships.

For the 5-day journal challenge that I referenced, click here: https://www.samanthapenkoff.com/offers/VD4EERZW/checkout 

We're digging into journal prompts & exercises from Oprahs Love and Happiness Journal! This is just an excerpt from the full journal, taken from O magazine.

Oprahs journal: https://a.co/d/1oMSUIe 

5-Day Journal Experiment to Create Your Calm: https://www.samanthapenkoff.com/offers/VD4EERZW/checkout

Dr. Stephanie Lopez joins us today as we discuss what generational cycles are, how to identify them & how to start breaking them.

Journal Prompt: "Sometimes I pretend..."

Find her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/drstephanielopez

For more journal prompts, Create Your Calm: 5-Day Journal Experiment or to apply to work together, go to www.samanthapenkoff.com/podcast

Journal Prompt: “Being preoccupied with food may be keeping you distracted from what really was going on. Being really full or really empty can give you something else to focus on that seems in the realm of your control. What happens in the middle space?”

Resources:

Food the Good Girls Drug: https://amzn.to/3Y9Xrwc

To work together on your nutrition with 2B Mindset, email: [email protected] or visit this page to get more information.

National Eating Disorder website: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org 

Instagram accounts about body acceptance that I enjoy: @ChoosingChelsea, @MikZazon & @thebirdspapaya

In this episode, I take you through one of my "breakthrough" journal entries from last week, where I realized that I was tolerating & rationalizing disrespect in order to protect myself from having to speak my truth.

This episode serves as inspiration and/or a reminder for anyone who has someone in their life who is treating them poorly; and a reminder to simply stand up for what you deserve.

For more journal prompts or to work together, head to www.samanthapenkoff.com/podcast 

You'll be learning your 'love currency' + how to receive MORE of it! Your other relationships will improve & feel more connected when you have discussions around this topic as well.

I'd love to hear what your Love Language is + your thoughts on if they change once that 'language' feel fulfilled for you! Chime in on the discussion in my DMs on IG @samantha.s.says.

Get more journal prompts or learn more about working together at www.samanthapenkoff.com/podcast 

Do you wonder why you find the same annoying patterns in your relationship? There's a reason that they're still happening, and it's likely because you haven't taken the time to process why they are happening in the first place & what would happen if you did things differently.

Tune into this episode to learn about emotional maturity, how it starts with us (not dreaming that our partner somehow changes) and the first steps to learning & unlearning it all.

To learn more about working 1:1 to process your emotions, question them and learn from them, click here: www.samanthapenkoff.com/private-coaching

For journal prompts + more resources: www.samanthapenkoff.com/podcast 

What if I told you that you're not burnt out; you're just exhausted...and a nap won't cut it. Learn about the 7 different types of rest that your body (and mind) NEED in order to feel energized.

Many of the articles I read referenced the incredible work of Saundra Dalton-Smith, MD and her Best Selling book 'Sacred Rest': https://amzn.to/3XLftoW

Get more journal prompts & resources here: www.samanthapenkoff.com/podcast

Do you ever feel guilty for "falling off track"? Or even USE guilt as motivation to start your journey or get "back on the bandwagon"? You'll end this episode feeling rejuvenated and like you want to move your body for YOU; to simply feel good - no string attached.

Head to www.samanthapenkoff.com/podcast to get more goodies including my free 'how to start journaling' guide + journal prompts!