We know we do this.

We know other people do this.

But for some reason, when it comes to our self-talk we’ve chosen to selectively forget that we know everyone does this and feel shame because we think we’re the only ones.

What I’m I talking about here?

Keep listening and I’ll tell ya.

Can we talk about Facebook Groups for a minute? 

Don’t get me wrong, I’m in a lot of great groups and I also have a Facebook Group for everyone looking to lower their stress and build resilience. But some Facebook Groups and other support groups can actually keep you stuck, rather than help you move forward. 

In this episode I’m going to tell you what to look out for so that you don’t stay stuck on step-one.

You may be surprised to hear this but your biggest source of stress isn’t your job, it isn’t your circumstances, it isn’t your busy brain , or your inner critic with all the “what-ifs” that pop up and bring on some anxiety.

The natural enemy of living a healthy, balanced, low-stress life is something else entirely.

shownotes can be found at heatherthatcher.com/episode15

Life balance means different things to different people, but no matter how you look at it, there are always some mandatory things that we all need to get done like cooking, doing laundry, cleaning the house, groceries, managing our bills and finances, commuting to and from work - I’m sure you can come up with some others for yourself.

The key to finding the right life-balance for you is to streamline the heck out of your life.

We follow so many habits in our day. We get up and check our phones without stopping to think “what should I do first?” and we brush our teeth, maybe make some coffee all without thinking.

Our habits also apply to our self-talk.

When we have a triggering event, like an awkward conversation or something not going as planned, our brain automatically jumps into our predetermined patterns, and our self-talk follows.

But the truth is our self-talk is actually just the symptom of the underlying problem.

Helping others is really important to you. 

That’s why you went into a service-based profession, right? You want to make a difference.

You do the same with your family and friends, always being there for them supporting them and helping them when they need it.

But working hard and giving a lot of yourself to others doesn’t mean that you’ll be happy.

In fact, it’s some of the worst advice you’ll receive because it’s just going to lead to disappointment and burnout.

You aren’t Yoda - you’re Luke.

You’re so dedicated to the people you serve at work and you’re there for your family and friends as much as you can be.

But some days you’re left wondering is it enough?

Am I doing enough?

Am I really making a difference?

My friend, never doubt your ability to make a difference. The impact you have reaches further than you know.

But if you’re feeling stuck, I have three strategies for you to try.

This is the first time in the three years I’ve been podcasting that I’ve done an episode that is specific to what’s going on right now in the world. At the time of this recording the Corona virus has caused HUGE shifts, fear, and uncertainty all over the world.

So what do we do with all this uncertainty and collective fear? 

The answer is and always will be compassion, and in this episode I’m going to tell you why.

You can get access to my $1000 Mindset Reboot program for FREE right now until March 25, 2020. Go to heatherthatcher.com/free to learn more and join the others who are choosing to take this time to take back control from their inner critic, lower their stress and come out of this crisis strong and confident to go after anything they want.

What do you think of when you imagine a ninja?

Someone stealthy, who can sneak around and stay out of sight?

Someone who is highly skilled and knowledgeable about what they need to do to accomplish their mission.

And, let’s be real here, they’re also someone who was capable of covert espionage and quietly assassinating their enemy.

Now that you have that image in your head, I’m going to tell you why you need to embody your inner ninja when it comes to changing your life habits

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Did you know that the food marketing industry spends five-hundred times more money on getting us to buy foods that contribute to weight-gain than global health organizations spend on disease prevention?

Yes, you heard that right.

500 times more money is spent on enticing us to eat highly processed, high fat, high carb food than global health organizations spend to try and improve our health.

No wonder obesity and weight-related health problems are on the rise!

If that just blew your mind, you’re going to like this episode.