In today’s episode, Colleen shares a personal reflection she recorded nearly a year ago—but it’s just as relevant now, especially if you’re feeling stuck, off-balance, or like a hot mess who should be further along by now. This episode isn’t about getting it all together—it’s about what to do when you don’t. You’ll hear how she used the exact tools from the program to navigate the emotional chaos of working too much, losing old routines post-divorce, and telling herself the story that she wasn’t making any progress.

 

You’ll learn how to decode those familiar thoughts, and shift out of judgment into grounded, aligned action.

Because stuck is a story.

Balance is a feeling.

And sometimes the most powerful way to move forward…

IS TO STOP TRYING SO HARD!

 

Key Takeaways:

 

These are just thoughts—not facts. They’re how we explain our emotional state, not what’s actually happening.

• “I’m stuck,” 
• “I’m out of balance”
• “I’m not making progress”

 

The real issue isn’t imbalance. It’s overwhelm.

When your output is high but your results are low, you’re probably ignoring your body’s signals. Emotional sobriety means listening to those signals instead of overriding them.

 

Remember this: Your brain will find evidence for whatever you believe.

So if you keep saying “I’m not making progress,” you’ll feel more discouraged and stuck. Flip the script by doing one small thing—and call it progress.

 

If you are ready to get support from a community of women who are co-creating this change with intention and clarity— Click here to BOOK A DISCOVERY CALL. 

 

Do you want help from Colleen with a situation you’re struggling with? Click here to submit your question for Colleen’s NEW Q& A episodes. Your name will not be mentioned on air! 

 

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