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Have you ever felt so stuck that you don't know which way is up or down? That disorienting feeling where you're bewildered about how to take even the first step forward? It's a frustrating place to be, cycling through thoughts of "I have no clue what to do" while flitting between half-completed tasks instead of tackling what truly matters.
In today's episode, I'm offering you a lifeline for those moments when you feel hopelessly stuck. I'll share why we get stuck in the first place, what might be happening beneath the surface, and most importantly, a practical "cheat sheet" you can use immediately to start finding your way forward. This simple acronym—PACE—will give you concrete steps to take when you feel like there's no clear path ahead.
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Have you ever felt like different parts of your personality are in conflict, pulling you in opposite directions? Inside each of us exists a complex system of thoughts, emotions, and impulses that can sometimes feel like a crowded vehicle with multiple drivers trying to take the wheel.
In this episode, I explore a simple yet powerful analogy using Internal Family Systems (IFS) that compares our mind to a passenger van filled with different aspects of our personality. This comparison helps explain why we sometimes act in ways that surprise us, feel conflicting emotions simultaneously, or struggle to break free from stubborn habits.
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Why do we keep repeating habits, even when we desperately want to stop? If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “Why can’t I just have more willpower?” when trying to change a deeply ingrained behavior, there’s a deeper reason behind it. Breaking old habits isn’t about willpower, it’s about understanding why they exist in the first place.
In today's episode, I use Internal Family Systems (IFS) to explore the fundamental reasons why we repeat habits, even when they no longer serve us. If you're ready to get to the heart of what's really driving your habits, keep listening.
Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://habitsonpurpose.com/163
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Have you ever felt like your emotions are pulling you in a million different directions at once? Like there's a tug-of-war going on inside your head between conflicting thoughts and feelings? This kind of inner tension is a totally normal part of the human experience. In this episode, I explore a powerful technique for gaining clarity and perspective when you're feeling overwhelmed by your emotions. It's a simple yet profound tool that can help you understand the deeper forces driving your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in almost any situation.
Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://habitsonpurpose.com/162
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Have you ever found yourself bottling up emotions all day, only to have them burst out later in a way that surprises you? Do you dismiss or intellectualize your feelings instead of truly experiencing them? If you struggle with avoiding certain emotions, you're not alone.
In this episode, we build upon a recent episode's theme of emotional avoidance. Instead of avoiding feelings, what if you could welcome them with curiosity and treat them as messengers with important information to share? Tune in to discover how befriending your emotions can transform your life.
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Do you ever catch yourself pushing through exhaustion, pretending you're fine, or feeling guilty for even thinking about taking a break? This week, I’m resharing my conversation with Dr. Erica Howe, founder of the Women Physicians Wellness Conference, to explore what happens when we let go of the habit of keeping up a facade.
Dr. Howe shares her personal story of feeling overwhelmed, the pivotal moment that changed her perspective, and why she created WPW as a space for women physicians to connect, strategize, and break free from isolation. We discuss why exhaustion and shame often go hand in hand, how community is the antidote, and why rethinking selflessness can transform both your work and personal life.
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Do you ever find yourself compartmentalizing or ignoring certain emotions, desires, or experiences that feel unwelcome or uncomfortable? It's a complex habit that many of us engage in without even realizing it. In this episode, we dive deep into the sneaky ways we might be dismissing parts of ourselves and the impact this can have on our well-being.
Join me as we explore the root causes of this sneaky habit and how we can start to shift it. We'll look at how our family of origin and cultural conditioning may have shaped what we view as welcome or unwelcome in our own systems. By the end of this episode, you'll have a better understanding of what you might be compartmentalizing and how to start being with what is actually present.
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Do you ever feel like you set a goal, but weeks or months go by and nothing has really changed? You wonder how you've been so unproductive and if you're just avoiding the work or self-sabotaging. If this sounds familiar, I have an approach that can help.
In this episode, I introduce the concept of "Future You Thinking" and share four practical strategies to simplify task initiation, reduce overwhelm, and keep your priorities clear. These tools are especially useful if you have a lot of moving parts in your life.
Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://habitsonpurpose.com/158
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Do you ever feel like your to-do list is a never-ending source of stress and frustration? You're not alone. Despite our best efforts, it's all too common to end the day feeling behind and overwhelmed, even if we've accomplished a lot.
In this episode, you'll learn how to do a reality check on your list, ensure you're not falling into the trap of magical thinking, and infuse your day with a sense of ease and focus. If you're ready to break free from the tyranny of an overwhelming to-do list, this episode is for you.
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Do you ever find yourself stubbornly sticking to an original plan, even when a better path becomes clear? Or perhaps you're guilty of shoehorning too many tasks into your day or multitasking to the point of inefficiency. If any of these habits sound familiar, you're not alone.
In this episode, I share a personal story that perfectly illustrates how these three sneaky habits can converge to create unnecessary challenges and frustration in our lives. But more importantly, I introduce a powerful technique to help overcome them: the tiny experiment.
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Many healthcare providers struggle with the burden of administrative tasks, feeling like they're constantly playing catch-up and sacrificing their personal time. But what if there was a way to reclaim your time and finish your work at work? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Junaid Niazi, a primary care physician and physician coach who has cracked the code on efficient charting. Whether you're a healthcare provider drowning in documentation or a professional in any field struggling with tedious tasks, this conversation is packed with insights to help you take back control of your time. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://habitsonpurpose.com/155
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Do you ever find yourself thinking "If only I could get motivated, then I'd finally be able to achieve my goals"? It's a common trap to fall into, believing that motivation is the key ingredient required for making positive changes in our lives. But what if I told you that chasing motivation is actually holding you back? Discover why letting go of the need to feel motivated is crucial for creating lasting change, and learn practical strategies for tapping into more effective drivers of action, such as commitment, courage, and clarity. By the end of this episode, you'll have a whole new perspective on what it really takes to get unstuck and make progress on the things that matter most. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://habitsonpurpose.com/154
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Have you ever stopped to consider how often you truly slow down with intention? Not because of fatigue or a scheduled event, but simply to be present in the moment? In our fast-paced lives, it's easy to overlook the power of deliberate slowness. Join me as we explore practical ways to incorporate deliberate slowness into your daily routine and discover how this tiny intervention can help you reconnect with what really matters. From reducing stress to increasing clarity and emotional regulation, the power of slowing down is not to be underestimated. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://habitsonpurpose.com/153
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This episode is meant to be a reminder: you’re already enough as you are. Our culture prizes productivity, perfection, and constant personal growth. It’s easy to feel like you should always have a personal improvement project going on, particularly around the new year. But I’ll do you one better: instead of improving yourself, opt for rediscovering yourself.
Tune in to uncover the already vibrant, creative, lovely you who’s just hanging out, waiting to be found. To help, I have a small exercise to kick-start this effort and some words of wisdom to motivate you. Here’s to a very happy, healthy new year!
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Self-compassion gets a bad rap. Many people seem to think it stands in direct opposition to pushing yourself to do your best, that it's about making excuses, and that it's self-pitying. But I’m here to tell you that self-compassion can actually enhance excellence—if you’re doing it often enough.
So listen in as I explore this fascinating concept, including how we’ve been socialized to believe it’s some sort of bad thing. I’m then outlining a simple but effective exercise to practice self-compassion.
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Whether it’s holiday plans or preparing for the new year, challenging moments can become chances to deepen your self-awareness instead of adding stress. Enter Internal Family Systems (IFS) and its transformative concept of trailheads. A trailhead is any thought, feeling, memory, action, or challenging experience that marks the starting point for deeper self-discovery.
By following these trailheads, you can uncover meaningful insights and address the root causes of unconscious habits and patterns you may not fully understand yet.
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In the last two episodes, we explored fourteen life-giving qualities and five actionable steps to weave them into your daily life. Today, we’re taking it a step further by diving into the concept of layering—or stacking—these positive qualities to create a powerful synergistic effect.
In this episode, we’ll uncover what it really takes to make meaningful changes in your habits—starting with ditching those overhyped pop psychology hacks. Together, we’ll tackle habits like overwhelm, people-pleasing, and procrastination, and discover the unique mix of qualities needed to break free from them.
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Every high achiever knows that great ideas are only as powerful as their execution. That’s why today, we’re diving into the essential steps to actually cultivate more of what truly matters to you. Last week’s episode explored life-giving qualities, and this episode focuses on how to bring those attributes into your everyday life.
Once we tackle that hurdle, I’ll break down my process for accessing states of patience, clarity, confidence, and more from last week’s episode.
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For high achievers, the holidays can be an especially busy time as we add travel and scheduling to our already full plates. But where does time for our well-being fit in? Consider today’s episode an opportunity to prioritize yourself.
Listen in as I discuss attributes like curiosity, compassion, belonging, and perspective—defining what they are and, just as important, what they aren’t. With this list of life-giving qualities, I hope you’ll take the next week to identify what is present and what may be absent, so you can integrate them into your life more effectively for better outcomes.
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Change, although not effortless, is easier than you may realize, even for the most deeply ingrained patterns and habits. It starts with self-awareness and, in the case of Internal Family Systems (IFS), noticing and naming the many parts of yourself. But then what?
Listen to learn how to see your many parts as allies, not enemies, and the questions you should ask your parts when they pop up in your life. The key is to let your curiosity take over so you can better understand these parts—and befriend them for your benefit.
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