Embracing Midlife

Embracing Midlife

By Sharron HastieEducationSelf-Improvement
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Embracing Midlife episodes

  • #20: The power of self compassion

    Self-compassion is the practice of treating ourselves with kindness, understanding, and acceptance, even in times of failure or struggle.

    Join me in this episode where I talk about:

    • What self-compassion is and what it isn't.
    • How self-compassion can enhance your mental health, relationships, and life in general.
    • Some tips on how to cultivate self-compassion.
    • Related episodes

      https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharron-hastie/episodes/Progress-not-perfection-Unlocking-the-power-of-a-growth-mindset-e1vbjdn

      https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sharron-hastie/episodes/5-Simple-mindfulness-practices-to-help-you-manage-stress--anxiety-e1usfns

      Other useful links:

      Radical

      Compassion: Learning to Love Yourself and Your World with the Practice of RAIN:
      Brach, Tara: 9780525522836: Amazon.com: Books

      https://www.headspace.com/

      https://insighttimer.com/

      Kristen Neff Store - Self-Compassion

      Connect with me

      Book a complimentary 20-minute call: ⁠⁠https://tidycal.com/sharronh/20-minute-strategy-session⁠⁠
      Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠

      Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/sharronhastie1⁠

      Insta: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/sharron_hastie/⁠

      Website: ⁠http://sharronhastie.com/⁠

      Blog: ⁠http://sharronhastie.com/blog/⁠ 


      13 min
    • #19: 5 small changes you can make to get healthy in 2023

      In this episode, I talk about 5 small changes you can make that can improve your health and 2023.

      These are things that I am currently doing or have done in the past with success.

      1) Plan your meals and why I was resistant to that at first.

      2) Ask yourself what a healthy person would do?  Check out my blog "Acting as if"  https://sharronhastie.com/act-as-if/

      3) Habit tracking – Talk about Feb Fit and tracking my steps

      4) Weekly review and how it helps

      5) Doing the dishes (waking up to a clean kitchen gives me time to exercise in the mornings) – premade decisions

      If you would like some help with cultivating your mindset and achieving your goals please reach out, send me an email, or book a call to have a chat.

      Connect with me

      Book a complimentary 20-minute call: ⁠⁠https://tidycal.com/sharronh/20-minute-strategy-session⁠⁠

      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharronhastie1

      Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sharron_hastie/

      Website: http://sharronhastie.com/

      Blog: http://sharronhastie.com/blog/ 

      19 min
    • #18: Progress not perfection: Unlocking the power of a growth mindset

      In this episode, we talk about how cultivating a growth mindset can help you achieve your personal and professional goals and I talk about 6 ways to go about this.

      • Embracing Challenges
      • Practicing  Resilience
      • Celebrating  Small Wins
      • Emphasizing Effort Over Natural Ability
      • Seeking Feedback
      • Taking Action!
      • If you would like some help with cultivating your mindset and achieving your goals please reach out, send me an email, or book a call to have a chat.

        Connect with me

        Book a complimentary 20-minute call: ⁠⁠https://tidycal.com/sharronh/20-minute-strategy-session⁠⁠⁠⁠

        Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharronhastie1

        Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sharron_hastie/

        Website: http://sharronhastie.com/

        Blog: http://sharronhastie.com/blog/

        12 min
      • #17: 5 Simple mindfulness practices to help you manage stress & anxiety

        Midlife can be an incredibly challenging time for many of us. The pressure to balance our careers, family responsibilities, and personal needs can be overwhelming and lead to feelings of stress and anxiety. Fortunately, mindfulness practices can help us better manage these emotions so that we can approach life with a sense of calm and clarity. In this episode, we will look at five simple mindfulness practices that can help us stay grounded and relaxed.

        We will explore how mindfulness can help us to stay mindful in the present moment, how to cultivate a sense of self-compassion, and how to use simple mindfulness techniques to reduce stress and anxiety. By implementing these practices into our daily routine, we can better manage our stress and anxiety and approach life with a renewed sense of purpose and peace.

        Related episodes and links:

        5 quick exercises to help you relax https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/c2aHADqG3wb

        Take 10 to relax and reset https://sharronhastie.com/free-audio/

        Other useful links: For guided meditations

        https://www.headspace.com/

        https://insighttimer.com/

        Connect with me

        Book a complimentary 20-minute call: ⁠⁠https://tidycal.com/sharronh/20-minute-strategy-session⁠⁠

        Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharronhastie1

        Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sharron_hastie/

        Website: http://sharronhastie.com/

        Blog: http://sharronhastie.com/blog/



        Other useful links:

        12 min
      • #16 Discovering renewed vitality! Embracing Midlife Health and well-being.

        As we age, our health and well-being become even more important. For midlife women, it can be especially difficult to manage all the demands of life and still find time to prioritize their own health. In this episode, we will cover how midlife women can find renewed vitality by embracing your health and well-being.

        We will talk about some common challenges including:

        · Lack of time for self-care.

        · Struggling to eat healthy.

        · Not getting enough physical activity.

        · Difficulty managing stress and mental health.

        · Feeling isolated or disconnected.

        Related episodes:

         Building support systems to manage stress https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/BokHqxcG3wb

        10 ways to increase your energy https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/6n92c1iG3wb

        5 quick exercises to help you relax https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/c2aHADqG3wb

        Connect with me

        Book a complimentary 20-minute call: ⁠⁠https://tidycal.com/sharronh/20-minute-strategy-session⁠⁠

        Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharronhastie1

        Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sharron_hastie/

        Website: http://sharronhastie.com/

        Blog: http://sharronhastie.com/blog/



        13 min
      • #15: Building a support system to manage your stress

        This week on the podcast we talk about building  support systems to manage your stress

        We talk about:

        1) Emotional support

        2) Practical support

        3) Positive influences

        And we also talk about my little robot vacuum cleaner and why I called her Michelle :) 

        Useful links:

        https://www.carergateway.gov.au/

        https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

        https://www.financialcounsellingaustralia.org.au/about-fca/

        Connect with me: Book a complimentary 20-minute call: ⁠⁠https://tidycal.com/sharronh/20-minute-strategy-session⁠⁠

        Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharronhastie1

        Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sharron_hastie/

        Website: http://sharronhastie.com/

        Blog: http://sharronhastie.com/blog/


        8 min
      • #14: 5 sleep mind traps you might be falling into

        In this episode, I will be talking about 5 mind traps you might be falling into when it comes to getting a good night's sleep!

        1) Sleep distractions - I need to pee but I'm so snuggly!

        2) Daily regrets - The woulda, coulda shouldas.

        3) Problems that keep you awake i.e. financial, work, relationship issues, etc.

        4) Overwhelm - You know that feeling where everyone wants a piece of you and there just doesn't seem to be enough to go around!

        5) Disconnecting - From work or from social media.

        Some helpful tips for dealing with each problem.

        Related episodes:

        Healthy Boundaries as self-care

        The top 5 reasons why sleep is so important for your health

        The connection between sleep and weight loss

        Connect with me

        Book a complimentary 20-minute call: ⁠⁠https://tidycal.com/sharronh/20-minute-strategy-session⁠⁠

        Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharronhastie1

        Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sharron_hastie/

        Website: http://sharronhastie.com/

        Blog: http://sharronhastie.com/blog/


        14 min
      • #13: The connection between sleep and weight loss

        Most people appreciate that eating well and sleeping well impact on your mental and physical wellbeing.

        What many people don’t realize is how much these two areas impact each other and overlap, eating well and managing your weight can depend on how you sleep, and sleeping well may depend on how well you eat and manage your weight.

        In this episode we talk about:

        How our sleep impacts:

        • Eating habits including emotional eating and cravings
        • Hormones - Ghrelin, Leptin and Vasopressin
        • Metabolism 
        • How what we eat and the way we eat impacts our sleep:

          We talk about 

          • Meal timing
          • Caffeine
          • Sugar
          • Alcohol 
          • Spicy foods
          • Fatty foods
          • Water intake
          • Related episodes:

            Lifestyle and behaviour change to manage menopause symptoms 

            The top 5 reasons why sleep is so important for your health

            Connect with me

            Book a complimentary 20-minute call: ⁠⁠https://tidycal.com/sharronh/20-minute-strategy-session⁠⁠

            Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharronhastie1

            Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sharron_hastie/

            Website: http://sharronhastie.com/

            Blog: http://sharronhastie.com/blog/


            13 min
          • #12 Top 5 reasons why Sleep is so important for your health

            While most people realise a healthy diet and regular movement is essential for your well-being, many people don’t realise a good night of sleep is equally as important for your health!

            Unfortunately, due to our lives being so busy we tend to sacrifice our sleep to get everything done. I know a lot of busy people who pride themselves on being able to go flat out and survive on very little sleep-in fact I used to be one of them and believe me it does not end pretty!

            Today we talk about:

            • Better sleep = Better Mood
            • Improved concentration/productivity
            • Boost immune system
            • Poor sleep = increased inflammation
            • Weight maintenance
            • Contact me:

              Book a complimentary 20-minute call: ⁠⁠https://tidycal.com/sharronh/20-minute-strategy-session⁠⁠

              Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sharronhastie1

              Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sharron_hastie/

              Website: http://sharronhastie.com/

              Blog: http://sharronhastie.com/blog/

              7 min
            • #11: 7 reasons why new years resolutions don't work

              Are you a new year’s resolution person? And more importantly do you actually stick to them and if you do that’s great. This episode is probably not for you then though you are welcome to stick around as there still may be some helpful tips her for you.

              This episode IS for you if you start off with good intentions but then tend to fade or think about it for so long that you never get started at all.

              Today we talk about 7 reasons why most new year resolutions fail and what to do instead to achieve your goals.

              We talk about

              · Setting unrealistic resolutions

              · Knowing your why

              · Accountability

              · Tracking/review

              · Planning

              · Self-doubt

              · Timing

              If you need accountability to reach your goals reach out and we will chat about how I can help

              Connect with me:

              Book a complimentary 20-minute call: ⁠⁠https://tidycal.com/sharronh/20-minute-strategy-session⁠⁠
              Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sharronhastie1

              Insta https://www.instagram.com/sharron_hastie/

              Website https://sharronhastie.com/

              Blog http://sharronhastie.com/blog/

              Got a question or an idea for a podcast contact me here

              12 min

            About Embracing Midlife

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            A podcast for midlife women loaded with tips, inspiration and motivation to support you as you navigate midlife and beyond.