In this ep, we talk about Temptation Bundling, a tool for helping you do things that aren’t very fun, but that you know you should be doing. We share our experiences with it, and how it’s helped us even start to enjoy what started out as an unpleasant or intimidating task. We then go on to discuss the two different ways to apply Temptation Bundling, depending on whether the task is cognitively demanding or not. And finally, we acknowledge that "wanting to feel motivated" can be seen as an attitude that's very spoiled, but why it's admirable and even virtuous all the same.
This general topic of motivation was discussed in episode 139 How to Do It When You Don’t Feel Like Doing It, Pt. 1 (Motivation, Exercise, Self-Care)
NOTE: also in this ep, we share the semi-dramatic story of a cat crisis averted. It’s a mini audio drama narrated by Siena with live Foley sound effects by Toast.
The flower essence blends we mention in this ep are at LoveAndAboveCatClub.com
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Maybe you’ve found it hard to stick with resolutions or goals or new habits you’re trying to form. We sure have! In this episode, we share a teeny tiny, sneaky little trick that’s helped us follow-thru on all those good intentions.
Also: Us! We could go to Mars! We make dinosaur noises What being Filipino has to do with setting big goals (for Siena)
Pros and cons of big vs. little goals
Teeny Tiny Goals are there to accomplish Larger Long Term Goals
S.M.A.R.T. Goal:
S: specific
M: measurable
A: attainable
R: relevant (as pertains to your other values and goals)
T: time-based 
It was an itsy, bitsy, teenie, weenie, yellow, polka dot goal.

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In this episode, we talk about serendipity. Yes (for those who remember) the 2001 movie (remember?! John Cusack and Kate Beckinsale!) but also the word, what it means, the origin of it, how to experience more of it, and why focus and following through on plans is not *always* preferable to being distracted and being thrown off-course. 
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We talk about the post-holiday blues: how the values and habits of our society contribute to it, how it’s normal, how it can be a good and healthy thing, and more.
If you're feeling more than 'just' the holiday blues, please know you can call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. It's free, confidential, available 24/7, and staffed by skilled, trained crisis workers. 
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Merry Christmas, Mele Kalikimaka. This is the Holiday Special for Fans of Christmas Only. The fun, and foibles of Christmases present, and past, and heartfelt wishes for Christmases future. In this episode:

What Will The Neighbors Think: Holiday Edition



Pump Up The Jam: Bing Crosby Remix



Relationship Challenge: The Tree-Decorating Test

We talk about the olden days (The ‘70s & ‘80s), happy golden days of yore.



And end the episode with a studio recording we did, of “Silent Night” with a verse in Hawaiian :) 
HOUSEKEEPING NOTE: no new episode until next year. See you in 2023.
Episode notes are at https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/145-the-holiday-special

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In this episode, we chat about Winter Solstice and “being woo woo": it’s similar to being gay (and we would know), and how it’s also Not Scary. In fact, we play a fun little indoor game called Scary Not Scary at 22:32 into this episode. (Are goats scary?) Get ready for Winter Solstice with woo, and fun, and respect and reverence, too. 
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Episode Do You Believe This Miracle https://sienaandtoast.com/podcast/21-miracleroses
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You don’t know what you’ve got til it’s gone. Have you noticed people these days don’t have hobbies like they used to? You might not.
You’d have to be old enough to compare today (the 2020s) with the 1970s-90s or so. Over those decades, our society has experienced a decline in hobbies. In this episode, we talk about why, and recall the hobbies we had, way back then. 
We talk about why hobbies are a healthy thing. And Siena sort of interviews Toast about her hobby of making “time traveling” playlists called “flights.“ Here are the links we mention in this episode:

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Christmas 100 Years Ago playlist: https://sienaandtoast.com/toastblog/christmas-100-years-ago
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After a debate about artificial Christmas trees, we discuss the dark consequences of Too Many People following the conventional wisdom of focusing on what they CAN change, how we need all kinds of people, including the fighters, and, we are surprised by a non-human guest. 
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This is a ‘talk story’ episode. ‘Talk story’ is the Hawaiian pidgin English phrase for “shooting the breeze.” You’ll hear us Hawaii born & raised folks freaking out about fall foliage (which you can never see in Hawaii), and just hanging out talking about other Thanksgiving-related stuff: food, cooking, and a bonus Thanksgiving playlist with a twist.
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Is everyone doing their best? What do you think? In this episode, we dissect phrases like “Everyone is doing their best” and “When you know better, you do better.” We talk about how there are different kinds of “knowing.” You may know how certain foods are healthier than others, but not necessarily in the same way you know how to dance or ride a bike. The episode also includes what “participation trophies” reveal about the dark side of our culture’s values and self-awareness. And ways to think about doing (or not doing) "our best" that make for less anxiety and more growth and graciousness all around.
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