It's Your Time

In this episode of It's Your Time, Certified Life Coach Michelle Arnold Bourque dives into the concept of abundance and how to cultivate it in every area of your life—even when you're juggling a million things at once. Inspired by Cathy Heller's Abundant Ever After, Michelle shares powerful lessons on shifting from scarcity to abundance thinking, taking inspired action, and embracing the mindset that you already have what it takes to live a fulfilling life. If you're feeling stuck in the grind, overwhelmed by your calendar, or constantly chasing the next goal, this episode is for you!

🎧 PLUS: Grab your free guide, Master Work-Life Balance Without Feeling Guilty, at michellebourquecoaching.com/mytime to start reclaiming your time today! www.michellebourquecoaching.com/mytime

Vision boards aren't just collages - they're powerful tools rooted in science and energy that can help you manifest your dreams. In this episode, Certified Life Coach Michelle Bourque dives into the neuroscience and psychology behind vision boards, explaining how your thoughts, emotions, and focus shape your reality.

Learn how to use vision boards to boost motivation, activate mirror neurons, and feel the positive emotions of success.

Plus, get details on Michelle's upcoming "Vision Boards That Work" workshop. Don't miss this practical and inspiring look at the science of manifestation.

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Join me today as I discuss how to stop letting your calendar control you and take charge of your time. Mastering time isn't about doing more but being intentional with your actions and priorities. Here are the key takeaways:

1. Morning Routine & Mindset:
2. Brain Download:
   • Clear mental clutter by writing down all your tasks to prioritize effectively.
3. Five Steps to Take Control of Your Calendar:
   • Self-Awareness: Understand your strengths, struggles, and what's achievable in a day.
   • Set a Clear Vision: Define what success looks like daily and weekly, and align your actions with it.
   • Strategic Planning: Use time blocking to schedule specific tasks and include buffer zones for unexpected events.
   • Take Action with Flexibility: Focus on small, realistic steps and adapt to unforeseen changes.
   • Reflect and Reset: End the week by reviewing wins and areas for growth.
4. Celebrate Wins
5. Free Resource:
   • New FREE guide, It's Your Time Priority Playbook, to help listeners master work-life balance without guilt. www.michellebourquecoaching.com/mytime

You don't have to choose between professional success and personal fulfillment—you can have both with the right tools and mindset. Take control, stay flexible, and embrace balance in your life.

Link to full notes: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-315-mastering-time-how-to-stop-letting-your-calendar-control-you/

In this episode, Michelle discusses insights from Gay Hendricks' book, The Big Leap, focusing on overcoming self-imposed limitations, identifying your "Zone of Genius," and achieving work-life balance.

Key Highlights:

1. The Upper Limit Problem (ULP):
   • ULP refers to self-sabotage when we unconsciously limit our success, love, or happiness.
   • Michelle encourages journaling thoughts and recognizing self-limiting beliefs to move past them.
2. Four Zones of Work:
   • Incompetence: Tasks you're not skilled at; delegate these.
   • Competence: Tasks you can do but others can do equally well.
   • Excellence: Tasks you excel at but may keep you in a "comfortable trap."
   • Genius: Activities you're uniquely gifted at and passionate about, bringing fulfillment and flow.
3. Finding Your Zone of Genius:
   • Reflect on activities that energize you and where you naturally excel.
   • Delegate tasks that drain your energy and focus on needle-moving activities.
   • Ask for feedback to identify overlooked strengths.
4. Practical Steps for Balance and Success:
   • Take small actions daily to focus on energizing tasks.
   • Delegate or eliminate non-essential activities.
   • Define success for your current life season and give yourself grace.
   • Use Hendricks' concept of the "enlightened no" to prioritize meaningful work.
5. The Power of Coaching:
   • Coaching helps uncover blind spots, challenge limiting beliefs, and explore new possibilities for personal growth and success.

🔑 Unlock the Power of Networking Did you know that 70-85% of jobs are secured through connections? Join me in todays episode where I share a recent conversation with Leadership Expert Steph Auping. We talked about authentic networking and:

✨ The Role of Super Connectors: How these individuals expand opportunities. 🤝 Networking Beyond the Echo Chamber: Breaking free from algorithm-driven limitations. 📍 The Proximity Principle: Why most people network within 40 feet and how to expand your reach. 💔 Tackling Loneliness: With 30% of young adults feeling lonely daily, we discuss ways to create meaningful connections. 💡 Dormant Ties & Gendered Styles: How maintaining old relationships and understanding networking dynamics can make a difference.

This conversation is a must-listen for professionals looking to elevate their career and personal life through authentic connections.

🎧 Tune in now and take your networking game to the next level!

Click here for link to full notes and to listen: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-313-authentic-networking-with-leadership-expert-steph-auping/

Welcome to 2025! Join me today in our first episode of the year where I am sharing actionable advice and strategies for starting 2025 with clarity and control.

Here are some highlights:

Start Small: Choose one strategy and implement it today. Small, consistent actions lead to meaningful, lasting change.

Future Self Vision: Instead of setting traditional resolutions, imagine the person you want to become this year. Think about how you'll think, feel, and act a year from now.

Word of the Year: Choosing a guiding word like "rooted" can set the tone for your year. It's a simple yet powerful way to align your energy and intentions.

Time Blocking: Move beyond to-do lists by scheduling specific time slots for tasks. Incorporate buffer time to accommodate unexpected changes, and honor those blocks as non-negotiable commitments to yourself.

Smart Goals and Priorities: Break down your goals into specific, measurable, and actionable steps. Focus on what truly aligns with your values and unlearn the idea that "busy" equals productive.

Delegation and Saying No: Outsource or eliminate tasks that don't require your direct involvement. Protect your time by setting boundaries and learning to decline tasks that don't align with your priorities.

Journaling and Planning: Use tools like the Priority Playbook Planner to clarify your goals and map out your priorities. Writing things down clears mental space and helps with accountability.

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Michelle Bourque reflects on 2024, highlighting her word "strong" and the unexpected challenges she faced, such as losing her dad and friends. She emphasizes the importance of being open to life's pivots and the value of reflection.

Michelle introduces her "It's Your Time Priority Playbook" and discusses the difference between being busy and productive. She advises focusing on mindset shifts, such as moving from scarcity to abundance, perfection to progress, and fear to faith. Planning is crucial, and she suggests prioritizing top goals, breaking them into manageable actions, and scheduling them. She encourages listeners to start taking action now for a successful 2025.

It's Your Time Priority Playbook Planner: www.michellebourquecoaching.com

Link to full notes and to listen: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-311-2024-debrief-lessons-learned-how-to-turn-them-into-2025-wins/

The holiday season can leave us feeling stretched thin, but it's also a powerful reminder to slow down and listen to what our minds and bodies truly need. In this best of episode, I am sharing a recent conversation with Stacey McInally — a nurse, yoga instructor, Ayurveda practitioner, and energy healer — to explore how the ancient healing system of Ayurveda can support our well-being during this busy time of year.

Ayurveda emphasizes balance in all aspects of life, focusing on the unique needs of each individual's "dosha" (life force) and the deep connection between mind, body, and the universe.

Stacey shares simple but powerful self-care practices, like: ✨ Daily rituals of mindfulness and meditation to calm the nervous system. ✨ Nourishing, mindful eating to support digestion and vitality. ✨ Prioritizing self-compassion and rest, especially for women navigating menopause and monthly cycles.

If you're new to Ayurveda, Stacey suggests starting with dosha quizzes and meditation apps to better understand your unique needs. Her personal journey with Ayurveda has led to improvements in anxiety, digestion, and overall vitality — proof that small, intentional changes can have big results.

This holiday season, listen closely to what your body is asking for — rest, nourishment, or a simple pause. These small moments of care are gifts you can give yourself.

Tune in to the full discussion and discover practical self-care ideas inspired by Ayurveda. Your well-being deserves it!

Click here for notes to full episode: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-310-best-of-replay-empowered-by-ayurveda-ideas-for-holiday-season-stress/

Join me today as I share a recent conversation with Rhonda Farr. Rhonda is a transformational coach specializing in high achievers, and in this episode we discussed challenges in their relationships. Rhonda emphasizes the importance of emotional connection and vulnerability, noting that high achievers often struggle to transition their problem-solving skills from work to home. She advises both partners to be honest about their feelings and needs, and to avoid trying to "fix" the relationship initially. Rhonda suggests focusing on self-improvement and understanding one's emotional patterns. She also highlights the need for partners to use their voices and communicate honestly to foster intimacy and connection.

Connect with Rhonda: www.rhondararr.com

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Click here for link to full notes and to listen: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/ep-309-elevated-connections-for-high-achievers-a-conversation-with-expert-rhonda-farr/

In today's episode of It's Your Time, I'm sharing an exclusive, limited-time Black Friday offer designed to help you kickstart 2025 with clarity, confidence, and momentum! 🚀 If you're ready to break free from complacency and start creating the life you truly desire, this is your chance.

Tune in now and find out how you can grab this special accelerator coaching package! 🎯

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Let's make 2025 your best year yet!