Do you ever feel like you set a goal, but weeks or months go by and nothing has really changed? You wonder how you've been so unproductive and if you're just avoiding the work or self-sabotaging. If this sounds familiar, I have an approach that can help.

In this episode, I introduce the concept of "Future You Thinking" and share four practical strategies to simplify task initiation, reduce overwhelm, and keep your priorities clear. These tools are especially useful if you have a lot of moving parts in your life.

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Do you ever feel like your to-do list is a never-ending source of stress and frustration? You're not alone. Despite our best efforts, it's all too common to end the day feeling behind and overwhelmed, even if we've accomplished a lot.

In this episode, you'll learn how to do a reality check on your list, ensure you're not falling into the trap of magical thinking, and infuse your day with a sense of ease and focus. If you're ready to break free from the tyranny of an overwhelming to-do list, this episode is for you.

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Do you ever find yourself stubbornly sticking to an original plan, even when a better path becomes clear? Or perhaps you're guilty of shoehorning too many tasks into your day or multitasking to the point of inefficiency. If any of these habits sound familiar, you're not alone.

In this episode, I share a personal story that perfectly illustrates how these three sneaky habits can converge to create unnecessary challenges and frustration in our lives. But more importantly, I introduce a powerful technique to help overcome them: the tiny experiment.

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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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