This week's would you rather:

Would you rather have more stuff and less time or less stuff and more time?

Are you constantly wishing there were more hours in a day?

Where is most of your time going?

Time is our most valuable resource and it's something that we can not get back, so let's start taking back our time!

Tip #1: Be aware of where your time is going.

Tip #2: Take a few minutes to set yourself up for a success.

Tip #3: Simplify where possible.

This weeks would-you-rather:

Would you rather take the long road to an amazing destination or the short road to an okay situation?

You might think that you struggle with being consistent, but you might just be consistent with habits that are not serving you.

For example: Consistently scrolling, procrastinating, drinking more than you like or making excuses.

Instead of completely overhauling your life and getting rid of all of these habits, why not try replacing them with better ones?

For example: Reading more, taking action, drinking more mocktails, taking responsibility etc.

You're not seeing results because you are consistently doing the wrong things.

Keep the identity of someone who is consistent, but replace the habits that you were consistent with.

If you could adopt some new and improve micro habits, you could end the year saying "who even am I?"

Just like Sam asked herself "who even am I?" during her 83 day booze break.

Just like members of Bloom Flourish Fitness are saying "who even am I" when they are showing up week after week for their 15-minute workouts.

Just like Jess is saying "who even am I?" when she realizes she has been a podcaster for 1 whole year!! (happy anniversary Feel Good Daily Show!)

Fall in love with the long game. Romanticize the journey of someone who shows up consistently. Make the journey and your habits fun!

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Would you rather have a strict morning routine or a flexible one?

Are you taking yourself and your goals so seriously that a single cookie can ruin your entire day?

Perfection is impossible yet we hold ourselves to impossible standards.

Routine helps keep up us on track but what happens when we start to feel chained down by our routines?

Your goals are worth pursuing, but how can you do so in a way that is more fun and enjoyable?

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This week’s would-you-rather:

Would you rather eat the oldest thing in the office fridge or clean the office bathroom?

According to the US Census Bureau the number of people primarily working from home tripled from 5.7% in 2019 to 17.6 (% in 2021)

That’s roughly 9 million people in 2019 to 27.6 million in 2021.

Working from home comes with many perks, but it also has its down sides.

This week, Jess & Sam give you 5 tips to help you feel better while working from home.

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On this week's episode, sister duo Sam & Jess talk about 5 ways to help you feel good from the outside in.

1. Taking time to get ready in the morning

2. Dressing in a way that feels good to you

3. Daily hygiene

4. More indulgent self-care

5. Moving your body

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What is contentment?

It's a state of happiness and satisfaction.

Contentment is different than complacency. It's respecting your present circumstances while simultaneously going after your goals.

Do you find yourself constantly chasing the next goal? It's important to stop and appreciate how far you've come before moving on to the next big thing.

In this episode Sam & Jess cover:

- being grateful for what you have instead of comparing yourself to others.

- being present enough to notice how far you've come.

- finding contentment during hard times.

- how we can be our own worst enemy when it comes to contentment.

- finding contentment in simplicity.

- how the best memories are usually not documented.

- their desire for a simple summer.

- and of course the usual random banter you'd expect from us.

Thanks for hanging out with us and leaving us a raving review!

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When in doubt, go back to basics!

If you are finding yourself in a hard season of life, then you might benefit from getting back to basics.

What are the basics things that help you feel better?

A cold cup of water, a nap, a walk, a deep breathe etc.

Take some time to wallow in self-pity and then get up and start taking the steps needed to feel good.

Sam and Jess share a little BTS of their current season of life and how they are approaching this season differently than they would have in the past.

If you are in the middle of a Sharknado like Jess and Sam, know that we are here for you. You are so much stronger than you think. You've got this!

If at first you don’t succeed, redefine success. – George Carlin

Today’s “Would you rather”: 

What does success mean to you?

Is it wrong to have small goals?

Your definition of success should be intrinsically motivated.

When your journey towards success is extrinsically motivated you are focused on competing with others, looking a certain way to someone

Ask yourself, what do you really want?

Are you on YOUR path or a path that someone else chose for you?

Success looks different to everyone.

We also talk about authenticity and social media and how social media makes it hard to truly be authentic. Social media can make us pursue

Does more money equal more happiness?

Ask yourself why you are achieving the goals that you are achieving.

Take the time to celebrate the steps you take towards your individual definition of success.

The “American Dream” doesn’t have to be your dream.

Don’t spend your whole life chasing someone else’s dreams.

Success is about finding your happiness and your fulfillment.

Your journey will look different than someone else’s, that’s the beauty of life!

Books referenced:

What does it mean to romanticize your fitness journey?

Why should you do so in the first place?

Join Sam & Jess as they give you their insight and tips so that you can spice up your health and fitness journey, and reach your goals, in a fun and thrilling way.