Nope... It's Not Easy

Are you kind to yourself? Do you talk to yourself like you would talk to your best friend? I am sharing the ways to reframe your mindset so that you can build yourself up rather than tear yourself down. I would love to hear what you think. Follow me on Instagram and send me a DM! @strong_as_a_mother_runner

In this episode, I discuss how to handle feelings of guilt. As a mom in a pandemic, there are a lot that I feel guilty about, and I have been having a hard time coping with that. So, I took to the internet and found some advice that is easy and effective when dealing with guilt.

You know those moments when you are just about to lose your cool? I am no stranger to that feeling, and I draw from my own experiences as a mother and teacher for this episode. We talk about reflecting on your own triggers, and actual tips to help you keep your cool in the tough moments.

In this episode, I talk about how I had to deal with the disappointment of getting a negative pregnancy test while trying to conceive. I give some information about the fertility cycle, the emotions related to trying to conceive, and how to deal with those moments of true disappointment.

This episode talks about ditching the idea that your health and fitness journey is an, "All or Nothing" experience. I give you tips on how to change your mindset to "All or Something" so you can stick to your plan and achieve your goals.

Do you find yourself comparing your success and life experience to people on social media? This episode dives into how you can stop your comparison thoughts in their tracks and rewrite the narrative you are telling yourself. If you liked this episode, share it and tag me on Instagram! @strong_as_a_mother_runner

In this episode, we talk all about the difference between resolutions and goals, and we discuss how to handle the challenges that arise on your journey. Using some examples from one of my favorite sitcoms, I give some suggestions on ways to set yourself up for success, avoid common pitfalls, and help you to stay the course.

Have you every felt completely overwhelmed because you are trying to juggle all the things? This episode dives into how to go from feeling panicked and paralyzed to taking calm and organized action.

In this episode, we will be talking about what you can do when you don't have the motivation to get started. I focus on exercise and cleaning the house as areas where I feel unmotivated, but the tips and tricks in this episode can be applied to any number of responsibilities and obligations.

Here is my friend David's podcast. Make sure to check it out!

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Welcome to the first episode of the Nope... It's Not Easy podcast! In this short introduction, you will get to know a little bit about me, Katie, and how I have learned to navigate the highs and lows of life.