Inspiring Women Weekly

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In today's episode I am going to give you some practical tips to help you have more balance in your hectic and busy life and I hope to inspire you to find YOUR balance. Join the FearLESS Formula Group: https://www.mclaurinmentalwellness.com/fearless Get 50% off courses with code HOLIDAY2023: https://www.mclaurinmentalwellness.com/anxietymanagementboutique

There is so much talk about mindfulness and its importance.  And while some of you have jumped on board with the mindfulness habits, others of you are like sis, I don't have time for mindfulness because my mind is FULL, lol.  I get it and I feel you, but, mindfulness is such an important aspect of life and it can change your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.  So in today's episode I'm going to tell you a few of the quickest ways to inject mindfulness into your busy life.  Most of these tips are things you can do in less than 5 minutes, but they will still have an impact in your busy life.  And so, I hope to inspire you to be mindful.   Learn more about the FearLESS Formula group https://www.mclaurinmentalwellness.com/fearless Use the code HOLIDAY2023 to get 50% off all courses https://www.mclaurinmentalwellness.com/anxietymanagementboutique    

Sometimes we get so caught up in trying to change, trying to fix our lives, trying to be better, that we fail to realize the change and growth that has already happened.  Over the past 6 months, have you grown?  Have you changed?  Have you gotten better?  How about over the past year?  Here's an even better question…how do you know if you've changed?  Well, that's what we are going to discuss in today's episode.  How to know if you're growing.  I'm going to give you a few signs and behavior to look for to help you evaluate if you've made some progress along your mental and emotional journey and I hope to inspire you to notice the change. Get 50% off all courses with the coupon code HOLIDAY2023 https://www.mclaurinmentalwellness.com/anxietymanagementboutique Learn more about the FearLESS Formula Group for Female Entrepreneurs  https://www.mclaurinmentalwellness.com/fearless Email me info@inspiringwomenweekly.com  

Imposter syndrome is something that has been talked about and talked about and talked about over the last several years.  And for good reason. Many women feel like impostors in spaces that they absolutely deserve to be in. I talked about imposter syndrome before on this podcast and today I'm going to talk about it again. In today's episode I'm going to give you the top mantras I believe you should be telling yourself each day to keep imposter syndrome at bay. I'm gonna tell you what to say and why you should be telling yourself this and I hope to inspire you to know your worth.   Work with me: https://www.mclaurinmentalwellness.com/  

Did you know that the average person takes about two to three vacations per year?  Also, the average person only takes about 10 days off per year.  Vacations, spa days, and girls' trips or great ways to experience joy but they cannot be the only time that you experience joy in your life. The Bible says that man cannot live on bread alone and I say that your joy cannot live on vacations alone. In today's episode, we are going to talk about how to have joy in your everyday life. I'm going to tell you a few ways that you can sprinkle joy throughout your days and I hope to inspire you to live joyously.  Work with me https://www.mclaurinmentalwellness.com/  

With adulting comes stress.  About 76% of adults say they have experienced health impacts due to stress that include headache, fatigue, feeling anxious, and feeling depressed.  This is all according to the American Psychiatric Association.  Experiencing stress in life is inevitable, but that stress doesn't have to take you out mentally or physically.  You just have to know how to manage it.  So, in today's episode, I'm going to give you a few of my favorite stress management tools, tips, and tricks that you can use on a daily basis and I hope to inspire you to manage your stress.    Work with me: https://www.mclaurinmentalwellness.com/  

There are a lot of things you can't control in life, but one thing you can control is your perspective.  And though this is the case, it can be extremely difficult to take hold of your perspective and use it in a way that is actually beneficial to you.  Your perspective can be a game changer in life and in today's episode we are going to talk about all things perspective: from why it matters to how to use your perspective to your advantage and so I hope to inspire you to harness the power of perspective. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation Managing Your Anxious Thoughts Course   

Let's work together https://www.mclaurinmentalwellness.com/ Did you know that you make, on average, 35,000 conscious decisions per day?  Unbelievable right?  Whether you know it or not, you are making decisions every second of the day.  So if we are sooo experienced with making decisions all day long…why is there so much anxiety around decision-making?  Well, in today's episode, we are going to talk about decision-making anxiety.  We are going to learn what it is and I'm going to give you several tips to help you as you navigate making all the big and small decisions that come your way and so I hope to inspire you to make the choice.

Work with me: https://www.mclaurinmentalwellness.com/ Old habits die hard…so I wasn't surprised that when I began the journey back into the podcast world I was visited by my old frienemy perfectionism.  Perfectionism is the toxic gift that just keeps on giving.  And just when you think you're over it or that you've pushed through it, here it comes again making you believe that perfection is the goal.  So, in today's episode, I am going to teach you about the tricks of perfectionism and tell you what to focus on instead of trying to be perfect.  And I hope to inspire you to break free from perfectionism.   

It's been a long time...too long...and I have some explaining to do!  In today's episode, I explore with you my process from burnout to beginning again.     Visit https://www.mclaurinmentalwellness.com/ to work with me

Friends…how many of us have them?  Well, when we were kids or teens or in college, that number of friends you had may have been a lot higher than it is currently well into adulthood.  For many people, adulthood comes with a sharp decline in true friendships.  And that kind of sucks.  Friendships can bring so much happiness and joy into a person's life and when they aren't there anymore it can be hard.  This episode was requested by a listener so in today's episode I'm going to help her and you.  We are going to discuss a few key elements to help you make friends as an adult and to create the tribe around you that you so deserve.  And I hope to inspire you to give it a shot.

Manifest, manifest, manifest.  Whew chile…this word…it is the hot word in the world of self-help, spirituality, entrepreneurship…just pick a topic or an area and people will find a why to include manifestation in it.  So, here's the real question…does manifestation really work?  Does it live up to the hype?  Ask some people and they will swear by it's benefits, ask others and they'll say it's a hoax.  Well, in today's episode, I'm going to give you the truth about manifestation and if it really works.  And I hope to inspire you to do it all.

So if you've ever been in a room and felt like an you didn't belong, like you weren't smart enough, like everyone else deserved to be there except you, you are not alone.  The imposter syndrome is real and so many people feel like a fraud this in various settings.  While the feelings associated with imposter syndrome feel real and are very strong, I want you to know they are not facts.  The fact of the matter is that you absolutely belong in every room you step into…don't believe me, well let me prove it to you.  In today's episode I'm going to give you 3 reasons why you are NOT an imposter along with ways to help you overcome this feeling of self-doubt.  And I hope to inspire you to know yourself.

Another thing I want you to know about minding your business. 

There are some things that just are a given in life that you should do like…drink your water, brush your teeth, exercise regularly, make up your bed…what about mind your business?  Lol.  It's something that people say as a joke or to shade people at times, but there are true benefits to minding your business and today we are going to talk about them.  In this episode I'm going to give you three good reasons to mind your business and I hope to inspire you to mind yours.

Here's a little more I want to address about wasting time...Enjoy!

We're backkkkkk! There are 60 seconds in a minute, 60 minutes in an hour, 24 hours in a day, 7 days in a week, and 52 weeks in a year.  That equates to 525,949.2 minutes per year.  Sounds like a lot of time, huh?  Well, it kind of is, the question is, what are you doing with this time?  Time is one of the few things in life that is constant.  The number of minutes in an hour doesn't change.  The number of days in a week doesn't change.  We are the ones who change from moment to moment, minute to minute.  So, that leads me to ask, what are you doing with your time?  Are you wasting it?  Do you find yourself constantly racing against the clock and running out of time?  If so, you aren't alone.  So in today's episode, we are going to discuss some of the top time-wasters in our lives and discuss how to use our time more wisely and I hope to inspire you to take advantage of this time.

Soooo....life happens, yall.  And sometimes things don't go as planned (including my life).  So, here's a replay to help you deal with it when your expectations don't align with your reality.  I hope to be back next week.  Life has been hectic, but things are finally showing down.  Take time for yourself.

Hi everyone!  I had every intention of getting a new episode out today, but life had other plans.  My little one got very sick this week so you know where my priorities went.  I'll be back next week with a new episode, but in the meantime enjoy this oldie but goodie about being the standard.  This inspiration never gets old.  

Visit https://www.mclaurinmentalwellness.com/anxietymanagement to join the Anxiety Management Group for Women! Ah, freedom!  The freedom to do what you want.  To say what you want.  To be who you want.  Sounds wonderful, right?  Is this freedom real for you or is it just a fantasy?  Well, if freedom and living freely are just dreams for you right now, then this episode is just for you.  Many of you are living a life, but it's not YOUR life.  What I mean is you're living life for everyone else.  Doing what everyone else thinks you should do, saying what they think you should say, and being who they want you to be.  This can be exhausting and most importantly it's not allowing you to be your authentic self.  In today's episode, I want to give you a few tips on how to live more freely so that you can be the person you truly desire to be.  And I hope to inspire you to do you.

Over the past several weeks I have had several conversations with women about confidence, or the lack thereof.  And throughout these conversations on confidence there is a theme that continues to show its face and that is being humble.  See what I've been learning lately through my work as a therapist is that many women's confidence issues aren't just about looks and personality.  It goes much deeper than that.  It's about being raised as a girl to be humble and what that turns into as a woman.  In today's episode, I'm going to shatter some myths about what it means to be humble, share why you should be more confident, and explain how you can be both humble and confident in a healthy way.  And I hope to inspire you to show up and show out!   Visit www.mclaurinmentalwellness.com/anxietymanagement to join the Anxiety Management Group for Women

I'mmmmmm Baaacccckkkkk!  Oh, how I missed you guys!!!  I'm so excited to talk with you and share what's been going on with me.  I've put in a lot of work this year to take things to a new level and I'd like for you to join me.  Let's get you to your next level!  Visit https://www.mclaurinmentalwellness.com/anxietymanagement to sign up for the AMG for women! 

Enjoy the very first episode of the podcast uploaded in 2018.  We've come a long way yall!  See you next week!

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Hey guys!! I pray you all have an amazing August.  I definitely plan to!  Sometimes, in order to move forward, you have to slow down so I'm putting a pause on new episodes for this month.  No worries, you will get to hear some great replays this month and I'll be back in September to celebrate the ANNIVERSARY of this podcast!!! Stay encouraged and inspired and please keep listening.   To join the Anxiety Management Group for Women visit https://www.mclaurinmentalwellness.com/anxietymanagement Submit a question for Ask LaShawnda by visiting here https://www.inspiringwomenweekly.com/askme  

So through my years of work as an entrepreneur and throughout life in general I have dealt with receiving more no's than I can count.  There have been times when I've tried to do certain things or be a part of certain things and I just simply felt overlooked and underrated.  You may be experiencing the same thing in your life too.  Whether it be at work, in your personal relationships, within your family…being overlooked isn't fun.  It can cause a lot of mental harm, depending on how you look at it.  In order to keep going, I've had to develop a mindset that keeps me encouraged even when I feel like I'm being overlooked and underrated, and in today's episode, I want to share with you a few things to keep in mind when those negative feelings hit due to being looked over and passed over and I hope to inspire you to see yourself. Visit https://www.mclaurinmentalwellness.com/anxietymanagement to join the group!  Visit https://www.inspiringwomenweekly.com/askme to submit a question for the podcast!

I hope you enjoy this replay that discusses just how great you are! Don't forget to sign up for The Anxiety Management Group for Women!  Half the slots are already full!  To join visit www.mclaurinmentalwellness.com  I hope to see you there!

In my opinion, every day is a great day to start.  You don't have to wait until the new year, until a new quarter, or until a new week (yall know we love to say we'll start on Monday).  Every day, every moment is an opportunity to start something new.  So instead of focusing on the when, we are going to focus on a more important question, how?  How do you start?  In today's episode, I'm going to give you a few pointers on how to get going on your new journey, whether it be health, fitness, career, education, or self-growth.  I'll give you some steps to get you moving forward and to show you that starting isn't as complicated and daunting as it feels.  And I hope to inspire you to get going. Visit www.mclaurinmentalwellness.com to learn how to join The Anxiety Management Group for Women.

Enjoy this replay that encourages you to take in and learn from the process.     Visit www.mclaurinmentalwellness.com to learn how to work with me. 

Rise and grind.  Hustle hard.  Booked and busy.  These quotes have become mantras for those who want to be successful and just like you, they once were mantras for me too.  And then I became very booked and very busy and gained some insight that I know I need to share with yall.  So, in today's episode I'm going to discuss with you some truths I learned about success and this hustle hard mentality and I hope to inspire you to create your success. Visit https://www.mclaurinmentalwellness.com/anxietymanagement to join the waitlist for the next group beginning in August.

A very special episode from a very special father...

I saw this post on Instagram that said “call your strong friend so she can lie to you about how everything is fine” and it made me laugh, hard.  I've been so guilty of this.  And I know I'm not alone!  The world is opening back up and people are trying to go back to normal, but this strong friend mentality isn't something that I want to come back into play in your life.  Or maybe being the strong friend is the only way you know how to be.  Or maybe you are a friend to a strong friend and you're not sure what to do.  In today's episode we are going to talk about the harm you take on when you portray being the strong one, how vulnerability can help you in the long run, and how to support someone who is always doing just fine.  And I hope to inspire you to soften up. Visit www.mclaurinmentalwellness.com to learn how to work with me.

In this replay, we discuss if your dreams, ideas, and goals are worth it.  Spoiler alert: yes they are!  Listen to learn about 4 things to consider when determining if it's worth it or not. Visit www.mclaurinmentalwellness.com to learn more about how to work with me.    

How many times have you had a bad day and shared it with someone and they said “ah, it’s gonna be alright” or “don’t worry about it, things could be worse.”  Or maybe when you’re going through a tough time you tell yourself “It’ll be fine” “everything is great”.  Listen, It’s about time we stop lying to ourselves thinking it will help us feel good, because the truth is, sometimes too much positivity can be a bad thing.  In today’s episode, we are going to discuss toxic positivity, what it is, why you shouldn’t do it, and how not to participate in it with yourself and others and I hope to inspire you to be truthful.

We are on episode 142 of this podcast, and can I be honest with you…I feel like quitting.  Well, maybe I should say, I felt like quitting.  I’m over it now, but I figured it was time that we have a real discussion about how I feel sometimes during this endeavor.  Feeling like quitting is natural, we all have feelings.  The question is what do you do with those feelings?  In today’s episode I’m going to discuss with you why I feel like quitting sometimes, why I don’t quit, and things you should keep in mind when you feel like quitting.  And I hope to inspire you to hang in there. Visit https://www.mclaurinmentalwellness.com/anxietymanagement to join the group.

During my many years of counseling, one question that I’m often asked is “how do I not let their mood impact me?”  I’ve been asked this by many women who are dealing with their husband, boyfriend, parents, friends, and even co-workers and their negative mood.  It can be hard sometimes to deal with other people and not be impacted by their negativity.  It’s contagious sometimes.  So today I want to answer the question and give you a few tips on how to not let other people’s mood or attitude bring you down and I hope to inspire you to stay in your zone. Visit www.mclaurinmentalwellness.com/anxietymanagement to join The Anxiety Management Group for Women.  I'm excited to work with you!

This mother's day I want to hit you with a throwback.  This is episode 29 where I talk about mom guilt, and yes, this episode is for you, even if you aren't a mom.  If having children is something you think you'll do one day, then this episode is for you too!   

Have you ever felt less than?  Like you were lacking something that you needed to be great?  Like you weren’t quite adequate for the occasion?  Have you ever felt like you weren’t enough?  Well, if you can relate, this episode is just for you.  In today’s episode we are going to talk about feelings of inadequacy that we may feel once in a while or all the time.  And I’m going to share with you my three step system to help you deal with these feelings of inadequacy and help you realize just how great you are.  And I hope to inspire you to stop, look, and listen.

Overachievers are people who do great things but still need to accomplish more. Even though they attain more success than the vast majority of people, they are never satisfied and always strive to accomplish more. Does that sound like you? No matter how well you do, no matter much you achieve. No matter what boxes you check off your to do list, it’s never enough. Being an overachiever can lead to great success, but it can also lead to a great amount of stress. In today’s episode I want to help my overachievers out there learn how to strive for greatness in a more healthy way. I’m going to give you a few tips on how to manage success so that you don’t burn out. And I hope to inspire you to be a healthy achiever.

So which one are you?  Are you a procrastinator?  You know, someone who waits until the last minute to get things done and puts all this stress and pressure on themselves up until the very last second.  Or are you an overachiever who constantly puts pressure on themselves to go above and beyond in every aspect of their life?  Let’s add a third option in here: are you a procrastinating overachiever?  Someone who has ideas for days and puts pressure on themselves, but due to that pressure they procrastinate and wait to get things done because it’s so stressful?  Whew, that’s a lot.  Well if you’re any or all of these, the next two episodes are for you.  Today’s episode, procrastinators anonymous and next week’s episode overachievers anonymous will address these issues.  In today's episode, I want to help you break the unhealthy procrastination cycle.  I know, I know, you think that you do your best work when you procrastinate, but I promise you, there is a better and less stressful way.  We are going to discuss why you procrastinate and how to do things differently and I hope to inspire you to quit waiting. Visit www.mclaurinmentalwellness.com to learn more about working with me.

Hey guys...so this replay is so necessary right now!  Be careful who you listen to.  Not everyone who sounds good is worth your time and energy.  Please listen to this episode and see how it applies to your life.  I hope you've enjoyed listening to me and that what I say helps you each day! Visit www.mclaurinmentalwellness.com to learn how to work with me.

I think Aaliyah said it best when she said “age ain’t nothing but a number.”  Now she was singing about something a lil different from what I’m talking about.  She was talking about love and relationships, but today I’m talking about your age in relation to your dreams and goals.  Now, we’ve talked about this before, but I see it far too often to not address it again.  Today we are going to talk about the unhealthy thought patterns related to age and success and I’ll help you learn what you should be telling yourself to help you be your best regardless of your age.  And I hope to inspire you to pace yourself. Visit www.mclaurinmentalwellness.com to work with me. Visit www.insipringwomenweekly.com to learn more.

Today, class is in session!  We are going to talk about a major part of adulting and probably one of the most difficult aspects of growing into yourself which is setting boundaries with your parents.  It can be hard for parents to realize that their children are now adults and it can be hard for adult children to behave as adults with their parents and this cycle can lead to an unhealthy relationship.  So in today’s episode I want to help you, teach you, school you in how to set healthy boundaries with some of the most difficult folks to do so with…your mom and dad.  And I hope to inspire you to set some boundaries. Visit www.mclaurinmentalwellness.com to learn more about working with me.

The American poet E.E. Cummings once said “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.”  Being yourself sounds so simple, but in today’s society, it’s rather hard.  To be free to think how you want, live how you want, and be how you want, is true freedom.  So why are so many of us not living this way?  Authenticity is the goal.  To be genuine and real in everything you do.  And to be this way in a society where being alike is more popular than ever is challenging, but it is still very possible for you to live an authentic life.  In today's episode, we are going to discuss ways you can become more authentic and basically change your life for the better and I hope to inspire you to use your power.

I love the saying “your past doesn’t have to define you.”  It is so true and it is such a great reminder that what you’ve gone through in the past does not have to be a reflection of who you are today.  However, I do believe it is very important to realize and understand that your past can impact you.  It may not define who you are, but your past can be very impactful.  Many of you have been able to take the life you’ve been given and build upon it.  But what you had to build upon may be a broken foundation.  In today’s episode we are going to talk about how to repair a mental foundation that may have been broken due to past experiences.  I’m going to give you a few things to know and a few tips to help you repair your mental foundation.  And I hope to inspire you to Rebuild.