Mikaela shares how it takes effort & conscious choice each & every day for her to choose positives & gratitude over the weight of her diagnosis. By leaning in & facing her mental illness head on, she's able to share her stories & help others which, in turn, helps to heal herself. Let's reduce the stigma around mental illness & be kind to ourself & others. You can connect with Mikaela on IG or on her Talk Mental to Me blog.

If you're struggling with your mental health & going through a dark time you don't need to suffer alone. Please reach out to a friend, family or mental health professional in your area.

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Rebecca Marino talks about how she's taking on her goals with no regrets. Capitalizing on the time she has now, as some goals have an expiry date (especially as a pro athlete).

She shares her experience with burnout & how she now stays focused on her goals & avoids the overwhelm by reminding herself of 3 key questions:

1. PURPOSE: What is the intention behind each specific action?
2. MEANING: Why am I doing what I'm doing?
3. DIRECTION: What is the outcome I'm working towards?

These questions are applicable to any goal to help stay on track & remind us of our greater purpose as we sacrifice for the goal.

Rebecca also mentions The Virago Project. A nonprofit organization that is dedicated to improving the physical & mental health of all women athletes. Their mission is to spread awareness about sportswomen's total well-being by educating, empowering, and connecting with athletes and like-minded sports organizations.

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Courtney gives us do-able ways to live a more spiritually guided life. We can transform our life with daily practice & by surrendering to the Universe & its guides. Check out Courtney's virtual studio The Bodhi Effect to tap into the deepest inner self. There is so much to love & discover on her platform.

Courtney also mentioned the music group Beautiful Chorus which has gorgeous mantras to keep us grounded. I've checked them out & they're now my go-to for keeping connected with the energy I'm trying to flow with that day! So peaceful.

There are so many different ways to find balance & centre in our life. It takes practice & conscious, consistent work. Our mission with this Podcast is to help you find tools & you can discover which resonate with you. If you're struggling with your mental health, you are not alone. Reach out to a friend, family or health professional in your local area & ask for help.

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Get out of the box you or others have created for you. You deserve to be free and confident in the person you want to introduce yourself as. Our losses (or wins) & rejections, do not define us. Showing up everyday as we authentically are, being kind to ourselves & others are what do.

In the pursuit of a goal, if the process or progress is a slog, try asking yourself 3 questions:

1. Is this approach / journey feeling good? Am I still enjoying the pursuit?

2. Am I getting closer to my goal? *If you answered "no" to question #2 3. Does the goal need to change? Is the goal I've set my sights on, too narrow? We are good, we are capable but must remain creative and flexible in our pursuit. If you want to connect with Corine directly you can email her at [email protected] or hang out with her on IG. The new and fresh Corine Moments website is under construction, stay tuned! #letsgetenergized

In this episode Corine shares her journey toward the Cirque du Soleil stage via l'Ecole nationale de cirque. Let's talk about pursuing goals from step one instead of figuring it all out in advance.

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Feeling a sense of loss or grief after a major life change is normal. You are not alone. If you are feeling helpless, reach out to family, friends or a mental health professional in your area. Your feelings are valid, I'm proud of you.

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Five steps to STAY MOTIVATED when the bog hits you:

1. Its okay to not always feel motivated. You're normal for feeling this way so please stop being so hard on yourself!
2. Bargain Method - a watered down version of your to-do that day. For example, opt for a light workout instead of the mega one you usually do or a minimalist task on the to-do list. Something is better than nothing but we don't have to operate at max effort 100% of the time.
3. Accountability Partner - Let's opt for a supportive friend or family member who's not directly involved in our goal. Share your excitement with them for your new endeavour and ask them to check in on you from time to time to see how your progress is going or to lend a helping hand.
4. Just 5 More - this easy method adapted from Dan Pink is a great way to trick ourselves to keep working when we're over it! Add just five minutes to your work, or just 5 sentences, five emails, five pushups etc. and beat the lull.
5. You Can Do Hard Things - remind yourself of this and of all of the hard things you've already accomplished, when you're feeling overwhelmed, unmotivated or just not into it today. If you've done anything difficult before, you can definitely do it again.
6. BONUS! - it'll be hard, fun, empowering, frustrating.. get ready, Its gonna be so worth it!

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