Toxic negative self-talk can start as a small trickle and quickly turn into a raging rapid you can't seem to shut up or shut out; berating yourself, instilling self-doubt, and telling yourself you can’t do it. 

Even if your negative self-talk are thoughts you don’t entirely believe to be true, by repeating those thoughts over and over, you will start to believe them. Whether these thoughts are conscious or unconscious, negative thinking makes it very difficult to love and appreciate yourself. This episode covers 7 practices for stopping negative self-talk and shutting up your inner critic. Basically, how to stop being a jerk to yourself. 

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Get clear and focused on where you want to make changes in order to start taking action steps with one simple tool. Learn how to use the Wheel of Life for all areas and create your own personalized wheel. 

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Calling out the thinking traps can help you recognize when you're falling into one of these traps or if you have a pattern of doing so. Oftentimes thinking traps aren’t just a one off, we develop these patterns over time in our thoughts and in turn, end up falling deeper and deeper into those traps. 

It's difficult to spot these in your own thinking because we’re generally on autopilot so it's time to pay attention to your thoughts. We all experience thinking traps; which are the most common for you?

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Wouldn't it be nice to work one day and the retire? Or do one sit up and have a 6-pack? Unfortunately, that's not how it works- it takes practice, patience, work, and learning. It's the same for your health and wellness.  

If you’re wanting to establish healthier habits in your life, or change something, or improve your health in any way but you’re not putting in the effort or taking those first steps no matter how small or slow they may be…well nothing is going to change.

It all starts with that first bit of effort and these weekly goals are a great way to try out different habits, mindfulness, and routines.

-waste zero produce (2:25)

-movement bursts (5:15)

-ingredient swap (9 :40)

-move to feel good (12:20)

Does accountability help you stick to goals? Send this episode to someone who can do these goals with you!

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SMART Goal Template

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A quick episode for health facts and guidelines you should know (or at least be vaguely familiar with). Now you know I’m a big supporter of finding health that fits your individual lifestyle however, looking at the hard evidence of numbers can be helpful if you’re trying to be healthier or if you’re monitoring your health numbers. 

Blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and BMI numbers, plus exercise and nutrition recommendations are all covered in this episode. 

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There are a LOT of healthy eating myths and claims (just think of all the diets out there) but the 5 myths in this episode focus on our thoughts and mindset when it comes to healthy eating versus the myths the diet industry sells. What we choose to believe about eating healthy can make changes overwhelming with thoughts like Myth #1: You have to eat perfectly.

Listen to this episode for all 5 myths and see how many you might believe when it comes to healthy eating.

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How To Start Meal Planning When You Hate Cooking with Laura Fuentes | EP 56

Remember those carefree days before you became a parent when you could just have cereal for dinner and no one complained? Glorious and underappreciated times, weren’t they? Now, not only does dinner come around every single night, so does breakfast, and lunch, not to mention the snacks! It can feel like by the time you get one meal in front of your hungry, tiny humans, you have to start wondering what the heck am I going to make for the next one??

Guest Laura Fuentes is here to take the frazzle and stress out of feeding your family with one of my favorite things; meal planning. She offers expert guidance that actually applies to the average family. We’re not making instagram perfect meals, we’re just getting everyone fed…with some balanced nutrition and without spending our life in the kitchen. 

Laura's tips are actionable and so easy. Whether you’re new to the kitchen, hate cooking, or are a seasoned pro that just wants to feel more organized, trust me, your future self will thank you for listening to this episode.

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Websites: https://www.momables.com

Instagram: @momables

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MOMables

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February wellness goals are here and they all take minimal to no time. This month we're putting your phone down while eating, speaking positively, getting super small movement, and doing a boob check!

These monthly goals give you a chance to try out different ways you can balance movement and nutrition, and find tips and healthy habits you enjoy.

Your February goals are...

-one meal per day with no digital distractions (1:49)

-speak positive affirmations (3:14)

-10 squats per hour of sitting (5:08)

-breast self-exam (6:21)

Does accountability help you stick to goals? Send this episode to someone who can do these goals with you!

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Dangers of Sitting & How To Counter Them | EP 40

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We all have goals in our life and no matter what they are, if they’re important to you, that’s what matters. But here’s the thing...we often set a goal but then amble our way to it with no clear direction or plan. 

How can you decide and set goals in a way that actually helps you achieve them? Using SMART to set goals is great, but let's take it beyond the basic as I show you some of my favorite goal-setting strategies and tools.

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Free Goal Mapping Template | https://carolinebreen.com/goalmap

Wheels of Life & Wellness (+blank template) | https://www.etsy.com/listing/1158860637/

September Goals | EP 39

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I knew I had to do this episode when I learned 78% of people drink less than 8 cups of water a day. I don’t want you shriveling up like a dead, dried up sidewalk worm in the middle of summer! 

You know water is not just good for you, it’s essential. You know hydration is important, and you might know a few things water helps your body do, and yet…78% are not getting enough water. So let’s talk about what water does for your body, how much water you should get, and ways to get more water.

If you aren’t getting enough water, or you aren’t sure how much you actually drink...girl, let’s hang out for a little bit on this episode.

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