This weekend I was driving to New Jersey for a meeting, and I had an a-ha moment that I want to talk with you about this week. I have noticed this on so many calls where people call me and we chat, and throughout the call, they are saying “the problem is...” In this episode, I share how problems are only circumstances that we think are problems. I discuss how to shift this in your mind and be able to find the solution you need.

This weekend I decided to do an hour of restorative yoga based on the encouragement from my coach, and it reminded me that it is possible to slow down in order to speed up. It also made me think about the power of choosing and that everything in your life is a choice, even if it doesn't feel like it. It is so important to know that everything is up to you. And when you know you have a choice, you will be empowered and able to think more about what it is that you want.

Topics in this episode:

• The choice to not choose
• Examples of when we think we don't have a choice, but we actually do
• Getting curious
• Finding the choice when it feels like there isn't one
• Breaking free from our negative habits
• Dealing with the feelings that result from a choice

This is the work I do with my clients to help them figure out what they want, and help them get it. If you are ready and want to do this work privately with me, I want to help. Contact me at https://michellebourquecoaching.com/work-with-me/

This weekend I decided to do an hour of restorative yoga based on the encouragement from my coach, and it reminded me that it is possible to slow down in order to speed up. It also made me think about the power of choosing and that everything in your life is a choice, even if it doesn’t feel like it. It is so important to know that everything is up to you. And when you know you have a choice, you will be empowered and able to think more about what it is that you want.

I am getting ready for another bit of travel. This time, I'll be thinking of you! I'm heading to a retreat with my coach. We'll be doing a deep dive into the business and planning for next year. While I'm planning, I want to think about how I can help you and what it is you need. If you're thinking about next year, what does that look like for you? Send me a message on social media and let me know!

When you set a big goal for yourself, it doesn't always happen now. I recently heard about a study on delayed gratification and the impact it has throughout our lives and in order to achieve our goals. In this episode, I share why delayed gratification is so important, and how it will help you reach your goals.

Topics in this Episode:

• Outcomes of being impatient
• You will not find evidence in the past of being able to do something new
• Are you willing to keep going?
• The role of willpower in delayed gratification
• Examples of self-talk and how it can shape your willpower
• Tips:
• • Know your values
  • Be very clear in what it is you want to achieve
  • Create a plan
  • Prioritize
  • Reward yourself

I am getting ready for another bit of travel. This time, I’ll be thinking of you! I’m heading to a retreat with my coach. We’ll be doing a deep dive into the business and planning for next year. While I’m planning, I want to think about how I can help you and what it is you need. If you’re thinking about next year, what does that look like for you? Send me a message on social media and let me know!

Welcome to episode 52, the one year anniversary of this podcast. In this episode, I look back at where we started. I also share my "why" for creating this show, which was to create a ripple effect on the world and people's lives. This podcast was originally created to help people drink less, but after working with clients more and more, I realized that it was a by-product of people needing more balance in their life. So it inspired me to shift the focus on what it is today: helping you create the necessary work/life balance we all need.

What I'm excited about that is coming up

• I am starting a new one-on-one program for my clients. If you are interested, please send me an email and we can chat about how I can help you.
• A new facebook group in conjunction with my friends from Sanctuary Magazine. A place to read and discuss personal development books.
• A retreat to look at and create plans for 2020 and new things to share with you.
• I have a new resource to share with you as well, a download on the top three things you need for more work/life balance, which you can find at https://michellebourquecoaching.com/freebie/.

I would love to help you find what you want to do with your life. Let me know you're ready by sending me an email to [email protected]

Welcome to episode 52, the one year anniversary of this podcast. In this episode, I look back at where we started. I also share my “why” for creating this show, which was to create a ripple effect on the world and people’s lives. This podcast was originally created to help people drink less, but after working with clients more and more, I realized that it was a by-product of people needing more balance in their life.

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Do you ever catch yourself thinking, "I'd feel better if they just did things differently"? That's the manual at work—the unwritten rulebook we expect others to follow. In this episode, Michelle explains how relying on someone else's actions for your happiness keeps you stuck. You'll learn why common sense isn't always common, how to let go of expectations, and what to focus on instead. If you want more emotional freedom and less frustration, this conversation will show you how to reclaim your power.

Topics in this episode

• The manual
• Often we don't tell them what's in the manual. We just expect them to know.
• Things that are common sense for us aren't always common sense for everyone else.
• Alternative options
• They still get to choose if they comply or not
• Focus your efforts on what you can control

This weekend I had an interesting meeting where I was reminded that not everyone thinks as I do and that it’s good to have a variety of ideas. That is until we feel terrible.