Unfortunately, bad days are unavoidable. Fortunately, that doesn’t mean they’re unsalvageable. As someone who’s had her fair share, in this episode, I share the four strategies I use to keep a rough day from spiraling into an even worse one.

BTS season! With school starting again this week, it was only right to get a real teacher on the pod. This week Monday Momentum, I'm joined by Lily -- "cringe" middle school teacher, growth mindset enthusiast, and proud Reddit god. Lily shares with us her experiences as a first-year middle school teacher, the strategies she has implemented to prioritize balance, and how she attempts to instill growth mindsets into her local tweens. Tune in for a wholesome, funny, and informative back-to-school special!

Ew learning... This week, I'm diving more into my goal of making learning a lifelong habit. Whether you are the type who knows a little bit about everything or you are someone who becomes obsessed with a few passions, this episode will remind you how to make learning fun and fit into your everyday life with ease.

Ever feel like you are just floating through your days on autopilot? Same. In this episode, I share 3 simple ways I have been shifting into living more intentionally.

In the last few months, I’ve re-learned what it feels like to feel truly grounded. In this episode, I share three simple daily strategies that help me stay present and feel like myself—even on the chaotic days.

In this episode, we talk about why timing everyday tasks can help you plan way better and more easily. I’m also sharing a strategy I call “1-2 habits”: pairing a new habit with something you already do, so it feels easier to stick with from day one. These two simple strategies can help your day both run and feel smoother. Pretty awesome...

Ever wonder why it feels like your brain is working against you? You want to be positive, but let that one negative comment ruin your mood? You want to feel motivated, but you can't get off the couch?

In this episode, we explore the evolutionary wiring behind stress, negativity bias, and low motivation -- and share tangible tips to help you start rewiring your brain to work with you, not against you.

We all have hobbies- but do we all play? In this episode, we unpack why genuine play often disappears in adulthood, how it impacts everything from stress to the quality of our everyday lives, and simple strategies to bring more real, enjoyable play back into your life.

Your brain is wired to care more about the present than the future -- that's called temporal discounting. Temporal discounting helps explain a lot our procrastination and impulsive choices. The good news is that you can outsmart it. In this episode, I break down what temporal discounting is, talk about what it looks like in your life, and share strategies that you can use to bring long-term goals closer to the now.

We don’t build habits just to check a box — we build them because we think they’ll make our lives better. But when habits start feeling more like pressure instead of support, it’s worth rethinking how we’re approaching them. This episode offers three strategies to make your habits more adaptable, more consistent, and more aligned with the life you actually live.