It's Your Time

Since I talked about perfectionism last week, I thought this would be a good time to discuss enough-ism, especially during the holidays when we're trying to do it all. How often do you say that you, or something you've done, isn't enough? I want to show you how those thoughts aren't serving you. They are keeping you from making the most of your time and creating true connections with those around you. I also want to share the steps of how to overcome these beliefs and how you can re-write your story.

Topics in this episode

• You get to decide if you are enough.
• Numbing out keeps us from feeling shame and discomfort, but it also means we miss out.
• It takes courage to believe that we are enough.
• Be willing to let go of who you think you should be, in order to be who you are.
• Using self-criticism to protect you from feelings of shame
• Step one is awareness
• An exercise in becoming compassionate, and curious
• What can you begin thinking on purpose?

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Since I talked about perfectionism last week, I thought this would be a good time to discuss enough-ism, especially during the holidays when we’re trying to do it all. How often do you say that you, or something you’ve done, isn’t enough? I want to show you how those thoughts aren’t serving you. They are keeping you from making the most of your time and creating true connections with those around you. I also want to share the steps of how to overcome these beliefs and how you can re-write your story

I hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving. I was spending time with my nieces over the weekend and I remembered how important it used to be that every moment with them was planned and scheduled. Now, it is so different and so much more fun because I'm not worried about sticking to the perfect schedule.

I see this idea of perfectionism, and it is so pervasive, especially with the clients I work with. Even with myself, it is something I am working to recover from. Perfectionism is characterized by striving for flawlessness, accompanied by critical self-evaluations. I want to share how it is holding you back, and how to overcome it.

Topics in this episode

• How perfectionism is self-destructive and addictive
• When we do feel shame, blame, or judgement, we think it's because we weren't perfect enough.
• The motivation of perfectionism is internal.
• Healthy achievement entails growth. Perfectionism is a defensive move.
• What if you are enough in this moment?
• Minimum baseline: what is the minimum amount that seems do-able?
• You determine your worth

If you have any questions, send me a message at [email protected] . I would love to connect. You can also connect with me on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/michellebourquecoaching/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/michellebourquecoaching/.

I hope you had an amazing Thanksgiving. I was spending time with my nieces over the weekend and I remembered how important it used to be that every moment with them was planned and scheduled. Now, it is so different and so much more fun because I’m not worried about sticking to the perfect schedule. 

I see this idea of perfectionism, and it is so pervasive, especially with the clients I work with. Even with myself, it is something I am working to recover from. Perfectionism is characterized by striving for flawlessness, accompanied by critical self-evaluations. I want to share how it is holding you back, and how to overcome it. 

Topics in this episode

• How perfectionism is self-destructive and addictive
• When we do feel shame, blame, or judgement, we think it’s because we weren’t perfect enough. 
• The motivation of perfectionism is internal.
• Healthy achievement entails growth. Perfectionism is a defensive move. 
• What if you are enough in this moment?
• Minimum baseline: what is the minimum amount that seems do-able? 
• You determine your worth 

If you have any questions, send me a message at [email protected] . I would love to connect. You can also connect with me on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/michellebourquecoaching/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/michellebourquecoaching/.

We love Thanksgiving at our house, and it might actually be my favorite holiday. This time of year always focuses on being grateful. In this week's episode, I want to talk to you about the feeling of gratitude, and how and why you should carry it into everyday life. I hope you and your family have an amazing Thanksgiving and that you have a wonderful weekend. Let's circle back next week, but for now, make it a great day.

Topics in this episode:

• Benefits of feeling grateful
• Investing in yourself allows for everyone to benefit
• Small consistent changes over time lead to lasting changes in your life
• Using a gratitude journal
• Habit stacking
• Letting others know you're grateful for them

We love Thanksgiving at our house, and it might actually be my favorite holiday. This time of year always focuses on being grateful. In this week’s episode, I want to talk to you about the feeling of gratitude, and how and why you should carry it into everyday life. I hope you and your family have an amazing Thanksgiving and that you have a wonderful weekend. Let’s circle back next week, but for now, make it a great day. 

Topics in this episode:

• Benefits of feeling grateful
• Investing in yourself allows for everyone to benefit
• Small consistent changes over time lead to lasting changes in your life
• Using a gratitude journal
• Habit stacking
• Letting others know you’re grateful for them

I want to look at this episode as a buffet of ideas for you and how to alleviate some of the stress and overwhelm as you get ready over the next couple of days. You might think of Thanksgiving as all the chaos and family time, which likely doesn't feel great. Maybe this is a difficult time for you if you are trying to stick with certain food and drink goals. I want to help you by sharing ways in which you can shift your mindset and make this the most amazing Thanksgiving ever.

Topics in this episode:

• You decide in advance
• Optional thinking
• You do not have to do any of it. You choose ti.
• The ownership in choosing to do it, versus having to do it.
• An exercise in setting your priorities and how to remain focused on them
• Plan in advance

I want to look at this episode as a buffet of ideas for you and how to alleviate some of the stress and overwhelm as you get ready over the next couple of days. You might think of Thanksgiving as all the chaos and family time, which likely doesn’t feel great. Maybe this is a difficult time for you if you are trying to stick with certain food and drink goals. I want to help you by sharing ways in which you can shift your mindset and make this the most amazing Thanksgiving ever.

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.

On a drive to New Jersey, Michelle had an a-ha moment she couldn't wait to share. Have you ever noticed how often we say, "the problem is…"? The truth is, problems aren't really problems—they're just circumstances we label as such. And that label is what keeps us stuck.

In this episode, you'll learn how to shift your thinking so you can move from problem-focused to solution-oriented.

Here's what we cover:

• The difference between circumstances and problems

• Real examples of how mindset shapes stress and outcomes

• Why problem-thinking creates overwhelm and stuckness

• The power of giving yourself space to think clearly

• How asking better questions unlocks better results

• Practical steps for deliberate, solution-focused living

✨ If you've been feeling stuck—at work, at home, or both—this episode is your invitation to pause, reframe, and create the answers you've been missing.