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How do you prepare for a period of stress? 

And more importantly, how do you recharge your batteries after a stressful event? 

It is so important to know how to decompress, so in this episode I talk through some of the things you can do to bookend those stressful periods, whether it’s a one-off event or a high pressure job. 

(01:51) Practice what you teach 

(04:07) Making space for rest and recovery 

(05:42) Burn bright without burning out 

(07:23) The three questions to ask yourself 

(09:16) Stress peaks vs periods of stress 

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How do you feel when you look at yourself in the mirror? Today I want us to address the pressure that comes with looking perfect.

(00:59) More content with yourself 

(02:25) The Model Manifesto

(06:32) Time consuming 

(09:08) Sense of preoccupation

(10:17) The good girl narrative

What happens when perfectionists come to the realisation that they want to change?

In this episode, I want to explore perfectionism and why it takes time to change. I also explore how patience is key to sustainable and long-lasting change.

Here are the highlights:

(2:56) What gets in the way of living a meaningful life?

(4:57) Finding a new path to the jungle.

(7:02) Give yourself time.

(12:39) Shedding the skin.

Michaela's book, The Lasting Connection, can be found here:

www.thethomasconnection.co.uk/thelastingconnection

Michaela's online course for couples:

www.thethomasconnection.co.uk/thecompassionatecouple

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Today I'm joined by relationship coach and author, Matthew Fray. 

Matthew wasn’t always a writer.

It all started with a blog post.

Matthew wrote one post online about how his wife left him because he left dishes by the sink.

But it wasn’t really about the dishes.

Join us today to hear how Matthew leans on the lessons of his own divorce to help others avoid making the same mistakes that he did. 

Here are the highlights:

You can find Matthew’s website and book HERE.

Michaela's book, The Lasting Connection, can be found here:

www.thethomasconnection.co.uk/thelastingconnection

Michaela's online course for couples:

www.thethomasconnection.co.uk/thecompassionatecouple 

Watch the replay of the FREE masterclass for ambitious female entrepreneurs, founders, and CEOs wanting to create more impact in the world, with less impact on themselves!

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I want you to think about the kind of life you're trying to create.

What would life be like if you were more compassionate with yourself?

Why would you want to let go of ‘perfect’ when society demands that of you? 

It’s all about letting go of the pursuit of perfection. 

Join me today to hear how all this can help you create a more spacious life.

Here are the highlights:

In this episode, I want to talk about procrastination and how you can feel compassion for yourself for your own avoidance.

So let me ask you, have you recently procrastinated again? Have you wasted time scrolling on your phone? Maybe you've gotten down a rabbit hole on Instagram.

I share my tips on how to end procrastination and become more productive.

Here are the highlights:

(3:51) All art is unfinished.

(7:51) Systems processes and focus tools.

(10:06) Boom and bust cycle.

(11:47) Why perfectionism can feed procrastination.

(13:23) The seven steps to breaking procrastination.

Today we’re looking at fear of failure and making mistakes.

This is a big one.

We all hate it. We all try to avoid it. 

Recently, failure has become more discussed and socially accepted.

We see podcasts and books on the topic, yet we don't feel less cringy when we mess up.

So, join me for this episode as I outline my tips on tolerating the fear of failure and making mistakes. 

Here are the highlights:

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Today we’re thinking about performance, pacing, permission and pressure. 

Lots of P words. 

I like P words. 

Ask yourself, why does your productivity and performance fluctuate? 

Why do you procrastinate? 

Well, join me for today’s episode because I'm bringing you my three tips on sustainable productivity.

Here are the highlights:

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(03:39) Vitality and joy

Find out more about my book, The Lasting Connection at www.thethomasconnection.co.uk/thelastingconnection

Find me at www.thethomasconnection.co.uk

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If you have a strong inner critical voice, then this episode is for you!

Sometimes, your inner critic can be full of fear and doubt. It can be angry or subtle, driving a commentary in the back of your mind.

In whatever form it takes, the inner critic is difficult to ignore.

Today, we'll talk about the forms it takes, why you have it, how it protects you, and what to do about this voice.

(05:00) Mantras of meanness

(06:27) Why do we do it?

(07:48) Fear!

Find out more about my book, The Lasting Connection at www.thethomasconnection.co.uk/thelastingconnection

Find me at www.thethomasconnection.co.uk

Instagram: www.instagram.com/the_thomas_connection

Facebook: www.facebook.com/thethomasconnection