Impact Ready

This episode discusses the 'when then' trap, which is the tendency to believe that achieving a certain goal will bring the desired feelings. It's one of the most common things we do as humans. The trap is twofold: it procrastinates beneficial actions and it often doesn't deliver the expected feelings. The root motivation behind our actions is to achieve certain feelings. Steph talks about importance of practicing and cultivating these feelings along the way, rather than relying solely on the end goal. She offers ways to help you avoid falling into the trap in your own life.

In this episode, Steph discusses the fear of setting goals and the resistance that comes with it. It's all about the voice in our head that says "I don't want to set goals." The conversation is inspired by a client who expressed her fear of setting goals due to the possibility of failure. We talk about the discomfort with failure and the unknown, as well as the reduced tolerance for extremity in today's convenient world. We also discuss the difference between making a decision to do something versus just hoping it will work out. It's a new look at goals and how you're approaching them.

In this episode, Steph shares her perspective on her wife's bodybuilding journey and the insights she gained from witnessing the dedication, discipline, and consistency required in the sport. She highlights the importance of preparation and consistency in achieving goals and discusses behaviors such as time management, research, finding mentors, creating systems, and setting mini goals. Steph reflects on the parallels between bodybuilding and other pursuits and encourages listeners to approach their own goals with dedication and consistency.

In this episode, Steph discusses the concept of scaffolding as a support network that helps you feel more supported in your life. She explores the importance of community and mentorship as key elements of scaffolding. She also emphasizes the role of health habits, such as exercise, nutrition, sleep, and stress management, in building a strong foundation. Additionally, she highlights the significance of personal needs, such as alone time and connection with nature, and being intentional about the information we allow into our lives. The conversation encourages listeners to reflect on their own scaffolding and consider what they need to feel supported and resilient.

In this episode, Steph discusses the common sentiment of 'it's too hard' and the emotions behind it. But if everything is some kind of hard, why wouldn't you choose the "hard" that is going to take you to your desires and your best life? Steph shares her personal experience of coming out as gay and the internal struggle she faced. What hard are you choosing?

In this episode, Steph debunks the idea that it is too late for you to make changes in life. One of the most common fears for people is that they won't be able to change things like their health, their mindset, or their circumstances. Don't fall into that trap! You are more than capable of change. Steph lists three truths that she leans on to remember that we are all capable of growth and overcoming challenges. It's not too late to pursue your desires and dreams.

In this episode, Steph discusses the concept of problem energy versus solution energy. The game-changing insight for her? It is impossible to find a solution from a place of problem energy. Problem energy is being focused on the problem, venting, criticizing, complaining, and getting stuck in the details of a challenge or struggle. It is characterized by low-frequency emotions such as anger, frustration, resentment, and hopelessness. On the other hand, solution energy is focused on finding a solution and is characterized by high-frequency emotions such as curiosity, open-mindedness, hopefulness, and joy. To shift from problem energy to solution energy, one can ask questions, become aware of their energy, and take ownership of their thoughts and feelings.

In this conversation, Steph Saffer discusses the feeling of overwhelm and stress that many people experience in their lives. How one phrase, "I asked for this," changed her perspective. She describes a time when she was feeling overwhelmed and how she realized that she had asked for every single thing she was managing. She emphasizes the importance of taking ownership of our circumstances and choosing to love and enjoy them.

This episode builds on the previous episode "The Language of your Life" and refers to how you talk about your life and the words you use. Steph shares how she stopped using the word 'busy' and the impact it's had on her life and relationships. Choosing language with intention can lead to more positive and energizing interactions. It's sends a message and begs the question, what's the story I want to be telling about my life?

Steph discusses her top five health habits that have helped her maintain great vitality and energy consistently. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on foundational health habits rather than getting lost in trendy health hacks. The five habits she highlights are exercise, eating in a way that's healthy for her, prioritizing high-quality sleep, practicing meditation, and having a supplement regimen. She is passionate that we as a society need a solid health foundation. We don't need more hacks, we need better habits.