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Ever feel stuck in a cycle of excuses, self-sabotage, and “I’ll start tomorrow”? You’re not alone. In this episode, Nicole breaks down her simple 5-step method to beat your own damn excuses—the same mindset she uses in martial arts training and everyday life to stay consistent even when motivation fades.
👉 Don’t miss out — Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly videos on martial arts, parenting, and raising strong kids: https://www.youtube.com/@offthematpodcast
👉 What you’ll learn:
- The truth about motivation (and why you don’t need more of it)
- How to catch yourself in the act of self-sabotage
- The power of one tiny aligned action
- Why visualizing success creates real momentum
- How small wins build lasting self-trust
💥 FREE RESOURCE: Want to help your kids train at home and stay consistent?
Grab our At-Home Training Blueprint for Parents here → [ADD BLUEPRINT LINK]
🎥 Watch next: Martial Arts Mindset and Confidence → https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNG9pziJ_TmsBwBNbodowNFbT_XOouiUj&si=g944N1Wk31VALgQY
📱 Subscribe to Off the Mat Podcast HERE:
Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/off-the-mat/id1672160372
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/17JWPk4LPRAyiXkyPWxHrD?si=k6WRAq-xRuWIrptEdJNRtw
Amazon → https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5eb5541a-ddf9-48b8-870e-eaace60ff7c8/off-the-mat
Google → https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8yMTEyODg1LnJzcw
⏱️ Timecodes
00:00 Be proud you kept your promise
01:18 Why this matters
02:36 One good choice leads to another
03:14 Step 1 – Awareness: Stop and name it
05:12 Step 2 – Ask: What am I protecting myself from?
07:19 Step 3 – Take the smallest aligned action
09:10 Step 4 – Visualize success 5 minutes out
10:42 Step 5 – Celebrate the small wins
12:34 Quick recap of the 5 steps
14:17 Final thoughts: Say no to your excuses
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📌 About Off The Mat Podcast
We help parents and martial artists raise strong kids through martial arts and mindset. Our mission is to share lessons on confidence, discipline, and character that last a lifetime—on and off the mats.
👉 Subscribe now and join our community of parents, athletes, and coaches building stronger kids through martial arts.
STAY CONNECTED WITH US
Website → https://www.championtkd.ca
Josh’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/josh.dumoulin/
Nicole’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/nicole99kicks/
Email → [email protected]
STAY CONNECTED WITH US
Website | www.championtkd.ca
Josh's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/josh.dumoulin/
Nicole's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/nicole99kicks/
Email | [email protected]
WANT A ICE BATH FOR HOME?
Website | www.nurecover.com
Use COUPON CODE | JOSH66116
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By Josh Dumoulin & Nicole StratychukSend us a text
Ever feel stuck in a cycle of excuses, self-sabotage, and “I’ll start tomorrow”? You’re not alone. In this episode, Nicole breaks down her simple 5-step method to beat your own damn excuses—the same mindset she uses in martial arts training and everyday life to stay consistent even when motivation fades.
👉 Don’t miss out — Subscribe to our YouTube channel for weekly videos on martial arts, parenting, and raising strong kids: https://www.youtube.com/@offthematpodcast
👉 What you’ll learn:
- The truth about motivation (and why you don’t need more of it)
- How to catch yourself in the act of self-sabotage
- The power of one tiny aligned action
- Why visualizing success creates real momentum
- How small wins build lasting self-trust
💥 FREE RESOURCE: Want to help your kids train at home and stay consistent?
Grab our At-Home Training Blueprint for Parents here → [ADD BLUEPRINT LINK]
🎥 Watch next: Martial Arts Mindset and Confidence → https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNG9pziJ_TmsBwBNbodowNFbT_XOouiUj&si=g944N1Wk31VALgQY
📱 Subscribe to Off the Mat Podcast HERE:
Apple → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/off-the-mat/id1672160372
Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/17JWPk4LPRAyiXkyPWxHrD?si=k6WRAq-xRuWIrptEdJNRtw
Amazon → https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/5eb5541a-ddf9-48b8-870e-eaace60ff7c8/off-the-mat
Google → https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8yMTEyODg1LnJzcw
⏱️ Timecodes
00:00 Be proud you kept your promise
01:18 Why this matters
02:36 One good choice leads to another
03:14 Step 1 – Awareness: Stop and name it
05:12 Step 2 – Ask: What am I protecting myself from?
07:19 Step 3 – Take the smallest aligned action
09:10 Step 4 – Visualize success 5 minutes out
10:42 Step 5 – Celebrate the small wins
12:34 Quick recap of the 5 steps
14:17 Final thoughts: Say no to your excuses
=============================
📌 About Off The Mat Podcast
We help parents and martial artists raise strong kids through martial arts and mindset. Our mission is to share lessons on confidence, discipline, and character that last a lifetime—on and off the mats.
👉 Subscribe now and join our community of parents, athletes, and coaches building stronger kids through martial arts.
STAY CONNECTED WITH US
Website → https://www.championtkd.ca
Josh’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/josh.dumoulin/
Nicole’s Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/nicole99kicks/
Email → [email protected]
STAY CONNECTED WITH US
Website | www.championtkd.ca
Josh's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/josh.dumoulin/
Nicole's Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/nicole99kicks/
Email | [email protected]
WANT A ICE BATH FOR HOME?
Website | www.nurecover.com
Use COUPON CODE | JOSH66116