Many healthcare providers struggle with the burden of administrative tasks, feeling like they're constantly playing catch-up and sacrificing their personal time. But what if there was a way to reclaim your time and finish your work at work? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Junaid Niazi, a primary care physician and physician coach who has cracked the code on efficient charting. Whether you're a healthcare provider drowning in documentation or a professional in any field struggling with tedious tasks, this conversation is packed with insights to help you take back control of your time. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://habitsonpurpose.com/155

Do you ever find yourself thinking "If only I could get motivated, then I'd finally be able to achieve my goals"? It's a common trap to fall into, believing that motivation is the key ingredient required for making positive changes in our lives. But what if I told you that chasing motivation is actually holding you back? Discover why letting go of the need to feel motivated is crucial for creating lasting change, and learn practical strategies for tapping into more effective drivers of action, such as commitment, courage, and clarity. By the end of this episode, you'll have a whole new perspective on what it really takes to get unstuck and make progress on the things that matter most. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://habitsonpurpose.com/154

Have you ever stopped to consider how often you truly slow down with intention? Not because of fatigue or a scheduled event, but simply to be present in the moment? In our fast-paced lives, it's easy to overlook the power of deliberate slowness. Join me as we explore practical ways to incorporate deliberate slowness into your daily routine and discover how this tiny intervention can help you reconnect with what really matters. From reducing stress to increasing clarity and emotional regulation, the power of slowing down is not to be underestimated. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://habitsonpurpose.com/153

This episode is meant to be a reminder: you're already enough as you are. Our culture prizes productivity, perfection, and constant personal growth. It's easy to feel like you should always have a personal improvement project going on, particularly around the new year. But I'll do you one better: instead of improving yourself, opt for rediscovering yourself.

Tune in to uncover the already vibrant, creative, lovely you who's just hanging out, waiting to be found. To help, I have a small exercise to kick-start this effort and some words of wisdom to motivate you. Here's to a very happy, healthy new year!

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Self-compassion gets a bad rap. Many people seem to think it stands in direct opposition to pushing yourself to do your best, that it's about making excuses, and that it's self-pitying. But I'm here to tell you that self-compassion can actually enhance excellence—if you're doing it often enough.

So listen in as I explore this fascinating concept, including how we've been socialized to believe it's some sort of bad thing. I'm then outlining a simple but effective exercise to practice self-compassion.

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Whether it's holiday plans or preparing for the new year, challenging moments can become chances to deepen your self-awareness instead of adding stress. Enter Internal Family Systems (IFS) and its transformative concept of trailheads. A trailhead is any thought, feeling, memory, action, or challenging experience that marks the starting point for deeper self-discovery.

By following these trailheads, you can uncover meaningful insights and address the root causes of unconscious habits and patterns you may not fully understand yet.

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In the last two episodes, we explored fourteen life-giving qualities and five actionable steps to weave them into your daily life. Today, we're taking it a step further by diving into the concept of layering—or stacking—these positive qualities to create a powerful synergistic effect.

In this episode, we'll uncover what it really takes to make meaningful changes in your habits—starting with ditching those overhyped pop psychology hacks. Together, we'll tackle habits like overwhelm, people-pleasing, and procrastination, and discover the unique mix of qualities needed to break free from them.

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Every high achiever knows that great ideas are only as powerful as their execution. That's why today, we're diving into the essential steps to actually cultivate more of what truly matters to you. Last week's episode explored life-giving qualities, and this episode focuses on how to bring those attributes into your everyday life.

Once we tackle that hurdle, I'll break down my process for accessing states of patience, clarity, confidence, and more from last week's episode.

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For high achievers, the holidays can be an especially busy time as we add travel and scheduling to our already full plates. But where does time for our well-being fit in? Consider today's episode an opportunity to prioritize yourself.

Listen in as I discuss attributes like curiosity, compassion, belonging, and perspective—defining what they are and, just as important, what they aren't. With this list of life-giving qualities, I hope you'll take the next week to identify what is present and what may be absent, so you can integrate them into your life more effectively for better outcomes.

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Change, although not effortless, is easier than you may realize, even for the most deeply ingrained patterns and habits. It starts with self-awareness and, in the case of Internal Family Systems (IFS), noticing and naming the many parts of yourself. But then what?

Listen to learn how to see your many parts as allies, not enemies, and the questions you should ask your parts when they pop up in your life. The key is to let your curiosity take over so you can better understand these parts—and befriend them for your benefit.

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