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Confidence doesn’t come first—movement does.The Forward Theory is a podcast about building self-belief through action.Hosted by writer, runner, and mindset geek Sam Abousal... more
FAQs about The Forward Theory:How many episodes does The Forward Theory have?The podcast currently has 83 episodes available.
May 09, 2023Are you giving up too early on your goals?This week we talk about the problem of invisible progress, and late rewards when you're working towards a long-term goal (and what to do about it!)This week's song of the week is Believer by Imagine Dragons.Support the showIf today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/...more10minPlay
May 02, 2023Are you too focused on the negative things in your life?This week we cover the benefit of journaling positive experiences in your life, and how it can retrain your brain and expand what you see!The song of the week is Good Old Days by Macklemore and Kesha.Support the showIf today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/...more11minPlay
April 25, 2023Are you setting your future self up for success? (mini episode)This week, due to illness, I'm recording a mini episode on the topic of setting your future-self up for success. I'll be back next week with a full episode and a new song of the week!Support the showIf today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/...more5minPlay
April 18, 2023Do you hang out with the right people to help you achieve your goals?This week we talk a bit about mirroring, and how hanging out with people who are positive/happy/hopeful tends to make us feel more positive/happy and hopeful.The song of the week is Lizzo's Good As Hell.Support the showIf today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/...more9minPlay
April 11, 2023Do you ever feel like two selves battling one another to change?This week we cover the feeling of having two different versions of yourself vying for control on whether or not you stick with a new habit. I certainly feel like I argue with myself constantly when I'm trying to introduce change into my life, and I've found a way to help get over that hump and stick with what works best for me!Support the showIf today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/...more11minPlay
April 04, 2023How do you make yourself unstoppable? (aka the power of mantras and why I think they work)This week we tackle mantras, and why I think they can totally work at helping you achieve your goals. We also talk about the importance of believing in yourself!Support the showIf today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/...more10minPlay
March 28, 2023Are you trying to introduce too much change too quickly in your life?This week's episode covers something I am incredibly guilty of, and that's trying to introduce change all at once, and expecting results instantly. We'll tackle why we tend to do that, and what to do about it.Support the showIf today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/...more12minPlay
March 21, 2023How do you know when to walk away versus when to keep pushing?This week we explore how to best answer this question when it comes up -- Do I keep going? Or do I walk away? We briefly touch on your 'gut' and why it might actually be worth listening to.The song of the week is Till I Collapse by Eminem.Support the showIf today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/...more8minPlay
March 14, 2023Are you too mean to yourself?This week we cover an all too familiar topic -- being unkind to yourself -- and what to do about it.Support the showIf today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/...more11minPlay
March 07, 2023Distractions are destroying my happinessThis week we cover distractions, and why we're so drawn to them -- and the first step to dealing with it.Support the showIf today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/...more11minPlay
FAQs about The Forward Theory:How many episodes does The Forward Theory have?The podcast currently has 83 episodes available.