In today's episode, we dive into a topic that many of my clients have brought up: their relationship with alcohol. Whether they're working on improving that relationship or feeling stuck and disempowered, we're here to explore it together.

Now, I want to make it clear that I'm not an expert in substance misuse, but alcohol and its emotional regulation component have always intrigued me. So, I've delved into this subject to better understand it. And boy, let me tell you, it's a multidimensional beast! Socioeconomic factors, genetics, triggers, Netflix, habits, social scenes, and life stages all come into play.

But here's the thing: I love a good glass of red wine. The taste, the flavours, And I don't want to give that up entirely. So, I've been on a journey of finding resources that resonate with me for more mindful drinking, and I'm ready to share them with you.

[00:01:54] Socioeconomic, genetic triggers, habits, social scene. Multidimensional challenge, time-consuming. Thursday night drink as a coping mechanism.

[00:05:56] "Alcohol and women: exploring intersections and triggers"

[00:08:12] TV's influence on alcohol portrayal and cravings.

[00:13:43] App tracks and pre-commits alcohol consumption.

[00:15:44] Limiting alcohol intake during busy social events.

[00:19:16] Community support is key; don't go it alone.

[00:21:58] Access health course, alcohol impacts on glucose. Upgrade career and life with a masterclass.

Disclaimer - this is my personal experience and insight. I am not a medical professional or nutrition therapist. Please seek professional advice and support if required.

Keywords:

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I listen to a lot of planning podcasts, but they tend to lose me once they start sounding like robotic and complex systems (eg nested goals and multi-scale!) requiring higher than average levels of willpower to maintain.

Over time, I’ve picked up the bits and pieces that make my planning feel soulful, in tune with my life at the moment, and yet simple and clear - logic meets magic!

The no. 1 priority? How do I do all the things that matter to me in a way that feels spacious and not overwhelming!

I take you through my process, and the thinking behind it so that you can 1) borrow from it. 2) tweak it to your specificities

Q4 can be a very powerful quarter - let’s make the most of it - enjoy!

0:44 - Step 1 - quick and easy September reflection process

8:40 - Step 2 - What’s the Q4 vibe?

13:08 - Step 3 - What’s Off the List?

15:56 - Step 4 - What are you calling in (manifestation-wise)?

19:05 - Step 5 - What’s the Life Work priority

22:14 - Step 6 - Work & Business Goals

25:26 - Step 7 - Social & Logistics Planning

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FINALLY:

I mention my lovely coach in this episode: Anabel is a relationship and communication coach helping individuals and relationships to flourish through self awareness and positive communication. You can find her on LinkedIn @anabelcarty, and through her website www.coequalcoaching.uk or via email [email protected]

One of the things I get asked about most is my Continuous Glucose monitor. Having worn it for 3.5 months now, as what started as a Case Study for my friend, I can truly say it has changed my life. Here are the details of my experience, for all those of you who are curious about it.

And of course, if this has gotten you interested, all detail is in my course which we are currently discounting heavily on Udemy for a short while. Get it while its still there: Click here

Disclaimer - this is my personal experience and insight. I am not a medical professional or nutrition therapist. Please seek professional advice and support if required.

Keywords: Glucose Monitoring, Blood Sugar Levels, Metabolic Health, Weight Loss, Food Industry, Hormonal Cycles, Menstrual Cycle, Personal Health, Career Progression, Executive Coach, Well-Being, Nutrition, Diet, Energy Levels, Mood, Body Positive, Blood Sugar Spikes, Food Impact, Caloric Perspective, Continuous Blood Sugar Monitor, Biopsychosocial, Metabolic Indicator, Bulletproof Coffee, Keto Diet, Visceral Fat, Strength Training, Self-Esteem, Confidence, Blood Sugar Management, Hormonal Impact on Nutrition, Health and Wellness.

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High achievers often feel the pressure to overwork and stay on top of everything.

However, true success lies in recognizing that overworking is not sustainable.

Fierce prioritization can be the key here

Societal expectations of what being organized should look like can be misleading

Sometimes, the things that may seem disorganized to others are actually the result of prioritizing essential tasks and goals first.

Identify your top priorities, get organized in those areas, and let go of the need to be perceived as organized in every aspect of your life!

Listen to this week’s episodes for plenty of examples!

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Prioritisation is at the heart of Life Work. Being able to effectively prioritise in any given time period reduces overwhelm, and keeps you focused on your key goals.

So what happened when I deprioritised work over the summer?

In this episode we look at some interesting prioritisation ‘maths’ - setting the foundations for you to do your own prioritisation work - a core building block of Life Work.

Prioritisation principles:

[04:55]. No.1 - reflection is the missing ingredient if you want to grow, advance towards your goals and prioritise effectively

[06:00]. No 2. Determining your Life Work prioritisation categories

[08:40]. No. 3 - Some lifework categories have disproportionate impacts on the overall picture (What happened when I deprioritised work over the summer)

[14:27]. No. 4 - just expand your timeframes: effectively prioritising and deprioritising major categories allows you to expand all areas of your life over the longer term.

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(03:46) Did you set a summer intention

(05:01) Finding ways to change pace when you can't 'switch off' your responsibilities

(05:45) My somewhat radical approach to pausing - working for one hour a day 'on' the business

(08:05) When consistency is overrated

(13:06) What pausing gave me

(14:28) Organization vs. Prioritization

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Six compelling reasons to capitalize on this golden window of opportunity to boost productivity and achieve your goals.

(08:19) Build on August's Power: Tap into the slow pace of August for rest, rejuvenation, and contemplation. Reset and refuel, ready to ride the wave of September's revitalizing energy.

(09:06) Reassess and recalibrate your objectives set nine months ago. Use August's slowdown to focus on your passions, recommit, and reenergize for the year ahead.

(11:28) Recognize September as a golden window for change, as identified by productivity expert Lisa Woodruff. Harness this energy to drive radical improvements towards your goals.

(12:37) September's extended daylight and favorable weather provide an ideal environment for forming keystone habits and progressing towards your goals.

(14:56) Adopt 12-Week Year: Breakdown long-term goals into manageable 12-week cycles, as advocated by productivity gurus. Use September to make significant strides towards your objectives.

(17:07) Channel Back-to-School Energy: Align your goal-setting period with the academic year's start, as identified by productivity author Cal Newport.

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This episode was a goal of ours in 2022* (I believe I said 2023 in the intro.)

Aside from being a literal pot of gold when it comes to time management, I think the episode itself is a testament to the way Maya sets big goals. I hope you enjoy this episode.

- Arjun.

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In this episode, I'm joined by writer, author, speaker and podcaster, Laura Vanderkam.

Laura is the author of several time management books, including the forthcoming Tranquility by Tuesday: 9 Ways to Calm the Chaos and Make Time for What Matters.

Her work has appeared in publications including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, Fast Company, and Fortune. She is the host of the podcast Before Breakfast and the co-host of the podcast Best of Both Worlds. She lives outside Philadelphia with her husband and five children, and blogs at LauraVanderkam.com.

To understand more about the specific ways I can help you upgrade your career, be sure to check out my ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE Masterclass⁠⁠: https://www.mayagudka.com/freemasterclass

This episode is from the archive. A potential 2023 Hall of Fame episode with the most downloads received to date - Arjun.

Caroline Rogers, like me is a published Positive Psychology grad and coach. But she is also… a professional organiser and de-clutterer!

The stuff we talk about today, to do with the concept of home, psychological home, and the implications for our wellbeing, will definitely put a new lens on all things home - and reinforces why I often mention home-related goals and priorities in these Life-Work episodes!

Finally - Caroline’s closing piece, on how easy it is for home to be associated with the mundane, domestic, and anti feminist - will leave us all with food for thought. 

You can find out more about Caroline at

wwww.roomtothink.net 

And read more about psychological home and the scale here: https://www.academia.edu/12581952/Psychological_Home_and_Well_Being