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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 Abousalbi, each e... more
FAQs about The Forward Theory:How many episodes does The Forward Theory have?The podcast currently has 90 episodes available.
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
February 28, 2023Don't add limits to yourself when you set out towards a new goalThis is a form of self-sabotage that I am so guilty of -- whenever I start something new, I immediately start by limiting what I believe I can do. Learn why this happens in this week's episode.Support the showIf today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/...more10minPlay
February 21, 2023Ten thousand hours and becoming an expertThis week we'll cover the popular idea of "ten thousand hours" and becoming an expert at something -- and more importantly, the choices we make on how we spend our time.Support the showIf today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/...more10minPlay
February 14, 2023Starting something can truly be the best way to finish somethingI know the title sounds obvious, but you'll want to hear me out on this one! We look at research on why starting something is enough to get us to finish something...so next time you're looking at a long list of things to do (or a staring down the thought of a hard workout class you don't want to take), you may want to 'start' your way down the path anyway...and see how far you go!Support the showIf today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/...more10minPlay
FAQs about The Forward Theory:How many episodes does The Forward Theory have?The podcast currently has 90 episodes available.