Check out Hello Fresh!! https://www.filify.co/SHBn0 use my code HF-0449 for up to 10 free meals plus free breakfast for life!!hey yall! in this week’s episode, i’m talking about why you keep falling off your goals and how to actually create lasting change. i break down the real reason discipline doesn’t work when you don’t have a deeper why behind it, plus how to reconnect with your purpose, stay consistent, and stop waiting for the “perfect time” to start.we’ll get into the stages of change, building habits that stick, overcoming perfectionism, and shifting your mindset so you can finally become your ideal self. i also touch on dating, independence, and how your “soft girl” era can still be powerful and self-led. rant alert lmao.this is your reminder that nobody’s perfect, but progress, consistency, and self-trust will get you further than waiting for everything to be aligned.🎧 listen in for motivation, mindset shifts, and a little tough love to help you lock in this season. #stellaraepodcastenjoy & dont forget to tweet/ig story me a screenshot of you listening!THINGS MENTIONED (lmk if i forgot anything)- Changing to Thrive: Using the Stages of Change to Overcome the Top Threats to Your Health and Happiness by James Prochaska https://amzn.to/48I3Xn9- The Perfectionist's Guide to Losing Control: A Path to Peace and Power book by Katherine Morgan Schafler https://amzn.to/49ni2GCMY NEW WEBSITE!! Shop merch, sign up for my newsletter, book a coffee chat, & more: http://stellaraeherself.comGet $1000 off the health coach certification program I'm doing with promo code STELLACOACHING https://www.shareasale.com/u.cfm?d=1281553&m=96296&u=1030263I edit using Riverside! https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_5&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=stella-holtshop my new glo up merch!! https://stellarae.myspreadshop.com/instagram http://instagram.com/stellaraepodcastlisten to and/or support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/stella-raetiktok: http://tiktok.com/@stellaraeherselftwitter: http://twitter.com/stellaraegoodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/10449999-stella-raemy fav books/products/health: https://www.amazon.com/shop/stellaraemy current filming set up:camera: https://amzn.to/4cEQiLOmicrophone: https://amzn.to/3Z2A5gctripod: https://amzn.to/3AEmxgKring light: https://amzn.to/3XxZrShbox lights: https://amzn.to/4e1Q1Ubportable light for phone: https://amzn.to/3XxZspjjoin my patreon for ad-free episodes, early access, merch discounts, behind the scenes, & more! https://www.patreon.com/stellaraepodlisten on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DMbeh7EqiqgROIjvW0sI9listen on apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-stella-rae-podcast/id125561818200:00 – why you keep falling off your goals02:10 – the 5 stages of real change (and what most people skip)04:30 – how to find your “why” & make it deeper than aesthetics06:45 – starting small & building momentum without burnout09:00 – what to do when life gets in the way of your routine10:15 – journaling prompts to connect with your purpose12:10 – perfectionism vs. progress: how to fail forward14:30 – why “waiting for the perfect time” is keeping you stuck16:40 – dating distractions & staying locked in as an independent woman19:00 – why the “soft wife” fantasy is a trap23:00 – finding purpose outside of relationships27:00 – how to stay confident, grounded, and focused on you31:30 – financial independence and the “have your own” era34:15 – lessons in self-worth & what failed relationships teach you36:20 – my honest thoughts on marriage, kids, and purpose38:40 – when self-reflection turns into self-sabotage41:00 – can independence and softness coexist?43:00 – what “princess energy” actually means45:00 – final thoughts + how to reframe your ideal vision#StellaRaePodcast