The End of the Day Podcast with Kari Watterson: Using Mindset Work to Live Your Best Life

Mindset Shifts are mini-episodes where I share one insight, tool, or concept to help you challenge the negative narratives and unproductive thought patterns that are keeping you from what you most want in life.

In this mini-episode, I walk you through an exercise in causal coaching so you can see, in real time, how different thoughts can lead to dramatically different results. When we understand our thoughts are always creating results for us, we can use this knowledge to think on purpose to create more of what we want and less of what we don't.

Tune in to learn more. 
 
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1:1 mindset coaching isn’t just for athletes or select special people. It’s for anyone who wants to ask more of themselves but knows their thinking is getting in the way.

If this is work you’re excited to do, sign up for my free offering (a 90-minute deep dive coaching call) so you can experience firsthand how managing your mind can bring more peace, happiness, and success into your life.

To book your free call, go to KariWatterson.com, or email me at [email protected] with the subject line: "Book a 90-minute call."

At the end of the day, we have one life.
How do you want to live yours?
Think about it.
And then, let's get to work.

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Original intro/outro music by JMW

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Connect on Instagram:  @_thisonelife

Bruce Lee said, "There are no limits, only plateaus." This is not just an inspirational thought but a truth of life that could shift everything for you when you feel stuck.

Plateaus acknowledge you've done work to get to where you currently are.
They also acknowledge there's more work to do to get where you want to go.

That's it.

Our brains like to complicate and make things very dramatic, especially when we desire an outcome but still wonder if it's possible.

But one of the gifts of being human is our ability to bring awareness to what we're thinking, being able to see what our thoughts are creating, and then recognizing that we have the choice to think something different in order to create a different result.

By the end of this episode, I hope you will see that plateaus are not barriers or ceilings, but simply opportunities to notice and challenge the thoughts that are getting in the way.

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Some questions to shift your thinking during these times:

1.  Am I really at a plateau?

2.  What emotion am I actually trying to avoid feeling?

3.  What is the bottleneck? (paired with the focusing question, “What's the One Thing I can do such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary?”)

4.  Where I am hiding? Where am I playing small? Is my goal big enough?

5.  What am I not accepting about where I am right now? (aka resisting)

6.  Have I really been putting forth the effort?

7.  Am I actually managing my mind and thinking on purpose regularly, or do I let my mind wander?

8.  What skill might I need to learn?

9.  Where can I get help so I can offer my brain different insights & awareness so that my negative thoughts and limiting beliefs aren't the only input in my head?

10.  What do I need to stop thinking? What do I need to start thinking? What do I need to stop telling myself? What do I need to start telling myself? What do I believe, or, more importantly, what do I  want to believe?

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Cited in this episode:

Bruce Lee

Hal Elrod  |  The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (By 8 AM)

Jim Rohn

James Clear  |  Atomic Habits:  An Easy and Proven Way to Build Good Habits and Break Bad Ones

Brooke Castillo  |  The Life Coach School Podcast

Gary Keller & Jay Papasan  |  The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results

Ethan Kross  |  Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It

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Quotes:

"There are no limits, only plateaus." -- Bruce Lee

"Your level of success will rarely exceed your level of personal growth, because success is something you attract by the person you become." -- Jim Rohn

"What is the ONE thing such that if you did it everything else would be easier or unnecessary?" -- Gary Keller & Jay Papasan

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1:1 mindset coaching isn’t just for athletes or select special people. It’s for anyone who wants to ask more of themselves but knows their thinking is getting in the way.

If this is work you’re excited to do, sign up for my free offering (a 90-minute deep dive coaching call) so you can experience firsthand how managing your mind can bring more peace, happiness, and success into your life.

To book your free call, visit KariWatterson.com.

At the end of the day, we have one life.
How do you want to live yours?
Think about it.
And then, let's get to work.

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Instagram:  @_thisonelife

"Me Time" is not just about taking a break from work or responsibilities; it's about dedicating time to yourself, to nurture your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

We often lead busy lives, filled with work, family, and other commitments. Neglecting "Me Time" can lead to stress, burnout, and a negative mindset. On the other hand, making time for yourself can help you recharge, reduce stress, and improve your overall mindset. 

And yet, most of us designate the end of the day as our "Me Time", when we're the most physically drained and emotionally depleted, which begs the question, "Are we spending our "Me Time" the way we really want?"

That's where a "Me Time" audit can really help.

In this episode, I share the findings of my own "Me  Time" audit in the hope that it will pique your interest in taking a closer look at your own.

"Me Time" is an important aspect of self-care and personal growth. The question is, are we really actually caring for ourselves during this time?

If not, the first step to change is awareness. When we bring awareness to our behavior and patterns, we bring ourselves to the present.

Why is this important? 

Because the present moment is the only time where we can influence and change the trajectory of our future.

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Original intro/outro music by JMW

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1:1 mindset coaching isn’t just for athletes or select special people. It’s for anyone who wants to ask more of themselves but knows their thinking is getting in the way.

If this is work you’re excited to do, sign up for my free offering (a 90-minute deep dive coaching call) so you can experience firsthand how managing your mind can bring more peace, happiness, and success into your life.

To book your free call, email me at [email protected] with the subject line: "Book a 90-minute call."

At the end of the day, we have one life.
How do you want to live yours?
Think about it.
And then, let's get to work.

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Follow me on Instagram:  @_thisonelife

Do you long for a Level 10 life, but know you're only putting forth Level 2 effort?

That's what Hal Elrod realized in 2008 when he hit rock bottom emotionally, mentally, physically, and financially following the stock market crash in 2007.  Up to that point, he had enjoyed success in his 20s as one of the leading sales reps at Cutco. This accomplishment was made all the more impressive as it occurred in the years immediately following a car accident that had left him in a coma for 6-days with 11 broken bones,  permanent brain damage, and the dire prediction that he would likely never walk again.

But Hal defied the odds and not only would he walk again, he would eventually go on to complete a 52-mile ultramarathon. This was a testament to the commitment Hal made following the accident to take total responsibility for his life -- starting with the choice to focus his mind and efforts on creating his future, rather than rehashing and reliving his past.

Hal's dedication to his future paid off. He was a consistent top performer at Cutco . He became a motivational speaker. sharing his story at high schools and colleges with the hope of inspiring others through their own adversity.  In 2006 he pivoted to life and business success coaching and built a thriving practice.

In 2007, the U.S. economy crashed and almost overnight Hal lost half his income as his coaching clients could no longer afford his services. He struggled to keep up with his mortgage and eventually lost his home. He was over $400,000 in debt and in the worst physical shape of his life. Here he was a motivational speaker and life and business success coach, but his own life was falling to pieces. Hal found this hard to reconcile and he fell into a deep depression.

At the urging of his partner (who would later become his wife), Hal reached out to a good friend who gave him advice that would become the catalyst for his triumphant comeback: he had to become the type of person who deserved the success he wanted.

With those words, Hal started down a path that not only lifted his depression but would ultimately culminate in the global movement known as The Miracle Morning.

Be inspired. Get committed. Join me to hear more of Hal's incredible story.
 
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Cited in this episode:

The Miracle Morning Movie with Hal Elrod

The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM) (Book)

Mark Groves Podcast  |  Episode #286: Wake Up To Your Best Life With Hal Elrod

Website: HalElrod.com

The Miracle Morning Podcast with Hal Elrod

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Original intro/outro music by JMW

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1:1 mindset coaching isn’t just for athletes or select special people. It’s for anyone who wants to ask more of themselves but knows their thinking is getting in the way.

If this is work you’re excited to do, sign up for my free offering (a 90-minute deep dive coaching call) so you can experience firsthand how managing your mind can bring more peace, happiness, and success into your life.

To book your free call, email me at [email protected] with the subject line: "Book a 90-minute call."

At the end of the day, we have one life.
How do you want to live yours?
Think about it.
And then, let's get to work.

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Follow me on Instagram:  @_thisonelife

This week's episode is for anyone who has areas of their lives they feel helpless and powerless to change.

In this episode, I talk about learned helplessness and how it may be showing up in your life and impacting your ability to move forward in areas you'd really like to change.

Perhaps it's in the area of health and fitness, money, career, relationships, or even in your ability to overcome your own mind so you feel free to live a life of your own design.

Learned helplessness refers to feeling powerless to help yourself now and in the future, due to the experience of being powerless in the past.  When we feel powerless about the future, our motivation to keep looking for ways to help ourselves is dramatically reduced.

Why would we want to keep trying and putting forth effort when we subconsciously believe that nothing we do will change the outcome or get us the desired result?

This is where bringing awareness to learned helplessness and how it relates to motivation to change can be incredibly insightful. We can bring this understanding to our own lives and see where we might be holding ourselves back so that we can leverage this knowledge and start to gain some authority over it.

What are you believing about your ability to influence your future?

Walk through an exercise to see how asking yourself specific questions about your beliefs can shift you out of the frozen, powerless state and help you gain a sense of control over the direction of your life.

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Cited in this episode:

Slides  |  Motivation for Change: Overcoming Helplessness by the Yale School of Medicine (on Addiction)

Martin Seligman, Ph.D. (considered the founder/pioneer of the science of Positive Psychology; author of numerous books on learned helplessness and its opposite, learned optimism (or learned hopefulness about the future); TED Talk speaker: The New Era of Positive Psychology (2004)

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Original intro/outro music by JMW

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1:1 mindset coaching isn’t just for athletes or select special people. It’s for anyone who wants to ask more of themselves but knows their thinking is getting in the way.

Uncover what’s holding you back. Learn tools and concepts to challenge your thinking and regulate your emotions so you can set goals you want and be able to do the belief work to meet them, rather than playing small and living at the effect of your unchallenged beliefs in your unmanaged mind.

It’s not about following the crowd. It’s giving yourself permission to think outside the box to find inspiration and processes that resonate with your brain so you can finally feel what it’s like to live a life that feels true and meaningful for you.

If this is work you’re excited to do, you’ll want to sign up for my free offering (a 90-minute deep dive coaching call) so you can experience firsthand what it would be like to work together and learn how mindset coaching can uplevel your life.

To book a call, email me at [email protected] with the subject line: "Book a 90-minute call."

At the end of the day, we have one life.
How do you want to live yours?
Think about it.
And then, let's get to work.

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Interested in mindset work and the practice of mindfulness and using tools to help you manage your mind to live a happier, more peaceful, successful life? You can also follow me on Instagram:  @_thisonelife

Do you avoid trying new things, even things you'd love to do, out of fear that others might see you in the awkward, novice stage, and judge you?

Sometimes we hold ourselves back from things we actually want -- like trying out for a team in school, learning to play the guitar, training for a half marathon, picking up a new language, starting a business, or even showing up differently in relationships or social settings -- because the gap between our current abilities and where we'd actually like to be is too uncomfortable.

Sadly, so many of us live our lives this way -- wishing we were the type of people to do certain things, and yet seemingly unable to overcome our minds to do them.

But when there's something that really matters to you, the desire to get better and better at this thing you care about will far outweigh your limiting beliefs, and that's when the process will start to become the part you truly enjoy.

Thanks for tuning in to this episode.

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Cited in this episode:

Video:  Alignment of Dance and Sport | Kobe Bryant at USC PSI

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Additional inspiration:

Video:  Kobe Bryant's Last Great Interview | On How to Find Purpose in Life | Kobe Bryant on Jay Shetty's Podcast: On Purpose

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Original intro/outro music by JMW

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1:1 mindset coaching isn’t just for athletes or select special people. It’s for anyone who wants to ask more of themselves but knows their thinking is getting in the way.

Uncover what’s holding you back. Learn tools and concepts to challenge your thinking and regulate your emotions so you can set goals you want and be able to do the belief work to meet them, rather than playing small and living at the effect of your unchallenged beliefs in your unmanaged mind.

It’s not about following the crowd. It’s giving yourself permission to think outside the box to find inspiration and processes that resonate with your brain so you can finally feel what it’s like to live a life that feels true and meaningful for you.

If this is work you’re excited to do, you’ll want to sign up for my free offering (a 90-minute deep dive coaching call) so you can experience firsthand what it would be like to work together and learn how mindset coaching can uplevel your life.

To book a call, email me at [email protected] with the subject line: "Book 90-minute call."

At the end of the day, we have one life.
How do you want to live yours?
Think about it.
And then, let's get to work.

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Follow me on Instagram:  @_thisonelife

What words would you use to describe yourself? How do you see yourself?

Our self-concept, or the way we perceive ourselves, has a direct impact on how we feel about ourselves.

When we're able to acknowledge all parts of us -- the positive and not-so-positive, our strengths and the parts of us we'd like to improve -- we feel more comfortable in our skin. We accept, even embrace, who we are in the moment while simultaneously holding space for growth.

When we can exist in this duality, we give ourselves grace and freedom to have the full human experience.  We're able to quiet/reassure the part of us that may still wonder if we need to be more perfect to be more worthy, deserving, and whole.

But who are we? Do we actually know? Most of us spend more time worrying about who or what we aren't, that we don't actually know who or what we are.

That's what Episode 57 is about. In this episode, I share an exercise to help you bring awareness to who you already are, as well as an exercise to help you explore and own the person you are becoming, with questions & steps to help you bridge that gap.

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Original intro/outro music by JMW

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To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy, and how to work with me, email me at [email protected] or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.

Have an area of struggle you’d love to work through? Book a free 90-minute coaching call and learn some tools that will help you change your life. Visit my website or follow me on Instagram (@_thisonelife) to learn more.

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For more mindset tips, resources and insights, you can find me here:

Instagram (@_thisonelife)
LinkedIn
Medium

Do you feel like you've been doing personal growth work for some time, only to still feel like something's missing -- like you're still not whole?

Maybe you've been so focused on your mind and body that your soul feels undernourished.

Or maybe you've been so focused on understanding and supporting your emotional body that you've been neglecting your physical body.

This bonus mid-week episode explores the following questions:

1.  How would you describe your relationship with your mind, your body, and your soul? (ex: allies? partners? on the same team? enemies? purposefully ignorant? unintentionally absent?)

2.  Do you spend intentional time caring for your mind, your emotional body, your physical body, and your soul?

This is work I'm doing in my own life. I've learned that when I approach my days more heart and soul-centered, the rest of me feels so much more aligned.

I've also recently felt the pull to take better care of my physical body. I want to have more energy and to feel physically stronger. I've started slowly incorporating running back into my life and am looking for different, fun ways to be more active.

What about you?

Are you feeling drawn to pay more attention to a certain part of your life? Does an area feel ignored or undernourished? Would giving that area more attention and care help you feel more grounded and whole?

I hope you enjoy this episode.

If you know someone who might benefit from this show, please don't hesitate to share. You never know who might need to hear exactly what you choose to share.

If you're enjoying the podcast, don't forget to hit the 'Subscribe' or 'Follow' button so you can be notified of new episodes.

Thank you so much.

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Original intro/outro music by JMW

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To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy, and how to work with me, email me at [email protected] or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.

Have an area of struggle you’d love to work through? Book a free 90-minute coaching call and learn some tools that will help you change your life. Visit my website or follow me on Instagram (@_thisonelife) to learn more.

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For more mindset tips, resources and insights, you can find me here:

Instagram (@_thisonelife)
LinkedIn
Medium

If you feel stuck or trapped in your life, you're not alone. This is one of the most common reasons clients cite for seeking out a coach.

By the time they reach out to work with me, they've been struggling and frustrated for some time. They believe if they could just be more consistent, dedicated, disciplined, motivated, or have more willpower in very specific areas of their life, then they could feel better about themselves and happier overall in life.

What they learn, however, is that happiness and contentment in life don't come from singular accomplishments, goals, or actions. Clients realize this when they start taking action and achieving milestones in areas where they were previously stuck only to still feel like something's missing.

This is where I help clients zoom out and take a look at their lives on a more holistic level.

In this episode, I share an awareness exercise you can use to evaluate your overall happiness, satisfaction, and fulfillment in life by scoring key areas. This exercise helps you create a visual snapshot of your current life in relation to your desired life so you can more clearly see the areas causing you unhappiness or discontent.

With awareness comes choice. When you have a better understanding of why you feel the way you do, you can more clearly see where to put your focus if you want to feel differently.

If you know there are areas of your life you'd like to improve but don't know where to start, asking a few powerful questions can give you some clarity so you can create some action steps to help you get started. I share a few of these questions in this episode.

If you feel stuck, your brain is just having difficulty seeing outside of your current reality.

Although it may feel like an existential problem, what if you were only a few exercises away from seeing your life in a whole new way?

Take a listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or Google Podcasts.

For those of you in the States, have a safe and happy holiday.

If you'd like copies of any of the exercises or templates mentioned, just email me at [email protected] and type "Episode 55 Template Request" in the subject line.

If you found this episode valuable, please don't hesitate to share. If you're enjoying the podcast, don't forget to hit the 'Subscribe' or 'Follow' button so you can be notified of new episodes.

Thank you so much for listening.

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Original intro/outro music by JMW

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To learn more about what I do, my coaching philosophy, and how to work with me, email me at [email protected] or visit my website at https://kariwatterson.com.

Have an area of struggle you’d love to work through? Book a free 90-minute coaching call and learn some tools that will help you change your life. Visit my website or follow me on Instagram (@_thisonelife) to learn more.

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For more mindset tips, resources and insights, you can find me here:

Instagram (@_thisonelife)
LinkedIn
Medium