Podcasts about success now

  Hold on for this one! Two real manifestation stories, a book suggestion, and straight up tips you find in courses. This podcast will help you get to where you desire to be in life faster! Help you think bigger and give you the confidence to keep going. References: Podcasts with Debbra Lupien 172 and 173. Podcast with my niece Sienna I mention is 178. Book I refer to is The Lotus and Lily from Janet Conner. Medium Article referenced: https://medium.com/beyond-basic/a-fairy-tale-of-magical-manifestation-advice-6cf80e70d40f Thank you for listening and sharing! _______ Melinda Van Fleet is a Sales Strategy & Success Coach | Consultant who helps businesswomen make sales and feel good. Life Coach for female entrepreneurs. Mindset and tactical tips for business and life success- Human Design, intuition, and confidence building.   Check Out These Fast Paced Transformation Courses: Supercharge Your Transformation! Own Your Personal Power and Success Now! https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/courses/transform Medium.com Excellerant Course https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/courses/medium   Private FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/beyondbasic Connect on FB, LI, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest, or IG melinda_vanfleet Medium Publication is Beyond Basic. https://medium.com/beyond-basic   Two Weekly podcasts: The Good Karma Success Coach- GKSC Tab Crush It In Sales- CIIS Tab https://beyondbasicscoaching.com   Are you ready for private 1:1 coaching? Email me at melinda@melindavanfleet.com And/or check out the link below for more info: https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/courses/success      

 Another stellar and thought provolikg podcast w/ my niece Sienna. She just turned 16! We both did the 21 Day Meditation Challenge from my good friend Debbra Lupien who has been on this podast many times. Check out episodes 172 and 173 for those book and meditation details. In this episode we both share what we got out of the challenge and how we infuse meditation into our lives. We highly recommend Debbra's books which are available on Amazon. Debbra's website is www.akashaunleashed.com Sienna has also been a cohost on podcast episodes: 144, 151 ,155, 160, 167. And my why is episode 143. You can read Sienna's Medium Articles at: https://medium.com/@SiennaKrieg Thank you for listening and sharing! _____ Melinda Van Fleet is a Sales Strategy & Success Coach | Consultant who helps businesswomen make sales and feel good. Life Coach for female entrepreneurs. Mindset and tactical tips for business and life success- Human Design, intuition, and confidence building.   Check Out These Fast Paced Transformation Courses: Supercharge Your Transformation! Own Your Personal Power and Success Now! https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/courses/transform Medium.com Excellerant Course https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/courses/medium Private FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/beyondbasic Connect on FB, LI, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest, or IG melinda_vanfleet Medium Publication is Beyond Basic. https://medium.com/beyond-basic   Two Weekly podcasts: The Good Karma Success Coach- GKSC Tab Crush It In Sales- CIIS Tab https://beyondbasicscoaching.com   Are you ready for private 1:1 coaching? Email me at melinda@melindavanfleet.com And/or check out the link below for more info: https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/courses/success  

I can bet to say we all desire to build and have good relationships but it's not always easy! This is my monthly joint podcast episode with my husband, Ryan, Good Karma Sportfishing. We talk about why people ask the often annoying and even triggering questions they ask. And how to think about the comments or questions so you can build awareness, move past it, and feel better. Thank you for listening and sharing! ______ Melinda Van Fleet is a Sales Strategy & Success Coach | Consultant who helps businesswomen make sales and feel good. Life Coach for female entrepreneurs. Mindset and tactical tips for business and life success- Human Design, intuition, and confidence building.   Check Out These Fast-Paced Transformation Courses: Supercharge Your Transformation! Own Your Personal Power and Success Now! https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/courses/transform Medium.com Excellerant Course https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/courses/medium   Private FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/beyondbasic Connect on FB, LI, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest, or IG melinda_vanfleet Medium Publication is Beyond Basic. https://medium.com/beyond-basic   Two Weekly podcasts: The Good Karma Success Coach- GKSC Tab Crush It In Sales- CIIS Tab https://beyondbasicscoaching.com Are you ready for private 1:1 coaching? Email me at melinda@melindavanfleet.com  

Do you make a "To-Do" List? Podcast helps with—time management, letting go, awareness, co-creation w/ The Universe, and alleviating pressure. Some people live and die by their "to-do list" to manage their daily tasks for business and life success. I have definitely been that person. This Good Karma Success Coach Podcast shares a journey I had this week regarding my beloved Post-It Note Daily To-Do Lists that I have talked about before. Subtopics: Letting go, time management, awareness, alleviating pressure, talking a walk outside. Also! Co-creating with The Universe, which is something Abraham Hicks talks about a lot. My bestselling book that I mention Life & Love Lessons- How To Discover Confidence Through Your Spiritual Journey is available on Amazon in Paperback, eBook and Audible. Let me know what you think! Thank you for listening and sharing! ______ Melinda Van Fleet is a Sales Strategy & Success Coach | Consultant who helps businesswomen make sales and feel good. Life Coach for female entrepreneurs. Mindset and tactical tips for business and life success- Human Design, intuition, and confidence building. Check Out These Fast Paced Transformation Courses: Supercharge Your Transformation! Own Your Personal Power and Success Now! https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/courses/transform Medium.com Excellerant Course https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/courses/medium Private FB Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/beyondbasic Connect on FB, LI, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest, or IG melinda_vanfleet Medium Publication is Beyond Basic. https://medium.com/beyond-basic Two Weekly podcasts: The Good Karma Success Coach- GKSC Tab Crush It In Sales- CIIS Tab https://beyondbasicscoaching.com Are you ready for private 1:1 coaching? Email me at melinda@melindavanfleet.com          

Listen up! Other people's opinions don't define you! But, we have all been there at some point or another where we listen to someone else and then it triggers us, causes us to stop or even quit! The podcast shares 3 ways to stop listening to others people's opinions.  Please share with someone who could also appreciate this message! Let's make 2022 the best ever! Thank you! Article I mentioned: https://medium.com/beyond-basic/3-ways-to-stop-listening-to-peoples-opinions-e4c971cf2e27 _______ Melinda Van Fleet is a Sales Strategy & Success Coach | Consultant who helps businesswomen make sales and feel good. Life Coach for female entrepreneurs. Mindset and tactical tips for business and life success- Human Design, intuition, and confidence building. Course- Supercharge Your Transformation! Own Your Personal Power and Success Now! https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/courses/transform Private FB Group https://beyondbasicscoaching.com Connect on FB, LI, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest, or IG melinda_vanfleet Medium Publication is Beyond Basic. https://medium.com/beyond-basic Two Weekly podcasts: The Good Karma Success Coach Crush It In Sales Are you ready for private 1:1 coaching? Email me at melinda@melindavanfleet.com  

Let's face it, everyone struggles with feeling overwhelmed which can lead to anxiety at some point or another. This Crush It In Sales Podcast Episode, helps by sharing a tool called The Bucket Tool. When you can minimize or alleviate your overwhelm by using a tool, you can feel better and less anxiety. It's an anxiety coping tool for adults. Thank you for listening and sharing! _____ Supercharge Your Transformation! Own Your Personal Power and Success Now! https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/courses/transform Private FB Group https://beyondbasicscoaching.com Connect on FB, LI, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest, or IG melinda_vanfleet Medium Publication is Beyond Basic. https://medium.com/beyond-basic Two Weekly podcasts: The Good Karma Success Coach Crush It In Sales Are you ready for private 1:1 coaching? Email me at melinda@melindavanfleet.com    

Kicking off the new year with my niece Sienna Krieg on another episode of Good Karma Success Coach Podcast. She shares her How to Discover Your Chakra experience listening to YouTubers, how the advice caused her anxiety and how she became aware and shifted. Sienna also shares two exciting updates for this coming year!!! Other podcast episodes we have recorded together are: 143, 144, 151, 155, 160, 167. Book I mentioned is The Beginner's Guide to The Chakra's by Marion McGeough. How to Balance Your Chakra podcast episode I mention with Christine Renee is Episode 81. Meditation Sienna mentions is The 6 Day Meditation by Vishen Lakhiani https://youtu.be/oeQfRtiY-ZM Thank you for listening and sharing! ______ Melinda Van Fleet is a Sales Strategy & Success Coach | Consultant who helps businesswomen make sales and feel good. Life Coach for female entrepreneurs. Mindset and tactical tips for business and life success- Human Design, intuition, and confidence building. Course I mentioned: Supercharge Your Transformation! Own Your Personal Power and Success Now! https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/courses/transform Private FB Group https://beyondbasicscoaching.com Connect on FB, LI, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest, or IG melinda_vanfleet Medium Publication is Beyond Basic. https://medium.com/beyond-basic Two Weekly podcasts: The Good Karma Success Coach Crush It In Sales Are you ready for private 1:1 coaching? Email me at melinda@melindavanfleet.com    

Do you find yourself distracted or worrying about the details which then leads you to being stuck? It's based on fear and in this podcast I share thoughts and tips to inspire and motivate you so you can move forward and get some momentum and sales in your business now! Thanks for listening! ______ Melinda Van Fleet is a Sales Strategy & Success Coach | Consultant who helps businesswomen make sales and feel good. Life Coach for female entrepreneurs. Mindset and tactical tips for business and life success- Human Design, intuition, and confidence building. New Course! Supercharge Your Transformation! Own Your Personal Power and Success Now! https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/courses/transform Private FB Group https://beyondbasicscoaching.com Connect on FB, LI, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest, or IG melinda_vanfleet Medium Publication is Beyond Basic. https://medium.com/beyond-basic Two Weekly podcasts: The Good Karma Success Coach Crush It In Sales Are you ready for private 1:1 coaching? Email me at melinda@melindavanfleet.com Thank you for subscribing, commenting, and sharing!

Jam Packed Episode!!! Debbra Lupien, The Voice of The Akashic Records, released two incredible books this year regarding meditation and a 21 Day Meditation Challenge guided by Archangel Metatron. One is the  book of meditations and the other is a workbook. We discuss: The inspiration behind Debbra's two new books The Private 21 Day Meditation FB Group Connecting with Archangel Metatron and your guides Bi-Location 2021 and 2022 and more! All three of Debbra's books are on Amazon. Others podcasts with Debbra are: 60, 72, 82, 105, 142. Bonus meditation for this holiday season is episode 173. Thank you for listening and sharing! Connect further www.akashaunleashed.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/DebbraLupien FB Group for 21 Day Meditation and Book Info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/800378090665170   ____ Connect w/ me on FB, LI, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest, or IG melinda_vanfleet Supercharge Your Transformation! Own Your Personal Power and Success Now! https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/courses/transform Private FB Group https://beyondbasicscoaching.com Medium Publication is Beyond Basic. https://medium.com/beyond-basic Two Weekly podcasts: The Good Karma Success Coach Crush It In Sales Are you ready for private 1:1 coaching? Email me at melinda@melindavanfleet.com Thank you for subscribing, commenting, and sharing!  

Happy Holidays and New Year! Enjoy this beautiful meditation from Debbra Lupien—The Voice of The Akashic Records. Others podcasts with Debbra are: 60, 72, 82, 105, 142. Thank you for listening and sharing! Connect further www.akashaunleashed.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/DebbraLupien FB Group for 21 Day Meditation Challenge and Book Info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/800378090665170   ____ Connect with me further below: Supercharge Your Transformation! Own Your Personal Power and Success Now! https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/courses/transform Private FB Group https://beyondbasicscoaching.com Connect on FB, LI, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest, or IG melinda_vanfleet Medium Publication is Beyond Basic. https://medium.com/beyond-basic Two Weekly podcasts: The Good Karma Success Coach Crush It In Sales Are you ready for private 1:1 coaching? Email me at melinda@melindavanfleet.com Thank you for subscribing, commenting, and sharing!  

Happy Holidays! My husband, Ryan, Good Karma Sportfishing and I dig into expectations and energy in this monthly joint podcast episode. Social media expectations, having fun and also getting through a tough period. The sun always comes out! Thank you for listening and sharing! Follow Ryan on IG @goodkarmasportfishing_fl_keys www.goodkarmasportfishing.com _______ Melinda Van Fleet is a Sales Strategy & Success Coach | Consultant who helps businesswomen make sales and feel good. Life Coach for female entrepreneurs. Mindset and tactical tips for business and life success- Human Design, intuition, and confidence building. Supercharge Your Transformation! Own Your Personal Power and Success Now! https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/courses/transform Private FB Group https://beyondbasicscoaching.com Connect on FB, LI, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest, or IG melinda_vanfleet Medium Publication is Beyond Basic. https://medium.com/beyond-basic Two Weekly podcasts: The Good Karma Success Coach Crush It In Sales Are you ready for private 1:1 coaching? Email me at melinda@melindavanfleet.com      

Do you know what a "zone of genius" means? Do you know yours? Do you embody it and infuse it into your business and life? This Crush It In Sales Podcast episode explains more with examples in case you are wondering/curious about this trending online phrase. ____ Melinda Van Fleet is a Sales Strategy & Success Coach | Consultant who helps businesswomen make sales and feel good. Life Coach for female entrepreneurs. Mindset and tactical tips for business and life success- Human Design, intuition, and confidence building. Supercharge Your Transformation! Own Your Personal Power and Success Now! https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/courses/transform Private FB Group https://beyondbasicscoaching.com Connect on FB, LI, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest, or IG melinda_vanfleet Medium Publication is Beyond Basic. https://medium.com/beyond-basic Two Weekly podcasts: The Good Karma Success Coach Crush It In Sales Are you ready for private 1:1 coaching? Email me at melinda@melindavanfleet.com Thank you for subscribing, commenting, and sharing!      

Ever hear the saying, "Best Laid Plans?" This Crush It In Sales Podcast episode shares business thoughts and examples around putting together a plan, but also allowing for flexibility. Sharing real-life examples from my corporate buying job and then both sales positions and how I shifted my energy and became successful. Let me know what you think. Thanks for listening! _____ I absolutely recommend checking out Ana Luisa ❤️ https://shop.analuisa.com/melinda I LOVE them, their pieces start at $39, and they are currently running the biggest sale of the year. You can get 60% off on the second item if you go on https://shop.analuisa.com/melinda #analuisany ______ Melinda Van Fleet is a Sales Strategy & Success Coach | Consultant who helps businesswomen make sales and feel good. Life Coach for female entrepreneurs. Mindset and tactical tips for business and life success- Human Design, intuition, and confidence building. Supercharge Your Transformation! Own Your Personal Power and Success Now! https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/courses/transform Private FB Group https://beyondbasicscoaching.com Connect on FB, LI, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest, or IG melinda_vanfleet Medium Publication is Beyond Basic. https://medium.com/beyond-basic Two Weekly podcasts: The Good Karma Success Coach Crush It In Sales Are you ready for private 1:1 coaching? Email me at melinda@melindavanfleet.com Thank you for subscribing, commenting, and sharing!  

How often are you focused on your state of being and then building awareness around your energy level— especially if you are married or living with someone? This Good Karma Success Coach Podcast episode shares a real-life example of something that happened in our business last week. I had extreme awareness of my energetic state and we had an incredible outcome.  Let me know what you think! __________ Melinda Van Fleet is a Sales Strategy & Success Coach | Consultant who helps businesswomen make sales and feel good. Life Coach for female entrepreneurs. Mindset and tactical tips for business and life success- Human Design, intuition, and confidence building. Supercharge Your Transformation! Own Your Personal Power and Success Now! https://www.goodkarmaconfidence.com/courses/transform Private FB Group https://beyondbasicscoaching.com Connect on FB, LI, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest, or IG melinda_vanfleet Medium Publication is Beyond Basic. https://medium.com/beyond-basic Two Weekly podcasts: The Good Karma Success Coach Crush It In Sales Are you ready for private 1:1 coaching? Email me at melinda@melindavanfleet.com Thank you for subscribing, commenting, and sharing!    

Don't wait until Jan 1st... ⠀ You'll achieve NOTHING in waiting. You'll only be putting off the inevitable. Instead, TAKE ACTION NOW and use the days you have until Jan 1st to your advantage. For instance, one of my goals by Jan 1st is to hit a set of 20 UNBROKEN Double Kettlebell Front Squats at 88's. ⠀ I’ve got a good bit of time to put in the work required to get there. ⠀ That’s a challenge I’ve set for myself to keep me on my toes and rolling hard into the New Year. ⠀ Because let's face it, at this time of the year, if you’re not careful, you can get super LAZY and slip off track pretty bad. ⠀ Then come Jan 1st you’re in a deep, dark pit. ⠀ This is why you should challenge yourself NOW. ⠀ Forget about the New Year Challenge BS. ⠀ You have nearly 30 days before the New Year hits. ⠀ Take the opportunity RIGHT NOW to do something HARD. ⠀ Set yourself up for SUCCESS NOW. ⠀ Create a mini-challenge for yourself and push to see what you can get done by 1/1/20. ⠀ It all starts with TAKING ACTION NOW. ⠀ Fuck waiting. ⠀ Waiting’s a bad habit that’ll only get worse the more you wait. ⠀ Do you think it’ll all just magically change come Jan 1st!? ⠀ Listen, if you’re someone who always waits until the new year, you should already know, all that HYPE and EXCITEMENT is going to wear off quickly. ⠀ It’s about DISCIPLINE. ⠀ It’s about BEHAVIORS and HABITS. ⠀ And it’ll be the combination of your day to day ACTIONS that get you the RESULTS you want. ⠀ Those actions can start TODAY. ⠀ So, what will you do? ⠀ How will you IMPROVE? ⠀ How are you going to put yourself to the test? ⠀ Starting TODAY. ⠀ Times a wasting... ⠀ Let’s Gooooooooo! =================== === Forged FATHER Resources === Join Travis’ High-Level Private Coaching Group, “The Forged FATHER Project” - For Ex-Athlete DAD’s who are driven to lose 20-30 lbs and DESTROY THE DAD BOD ONLY... APPLY HERE --> http://bit.ly/ffthemethod = In need of Fast And Effective Workouts? Gain access to Travis’ weekly programming, “Forged STRONG” to receive exclusive workouts, bonus programs, nutrition systems, the private coaching community, “Forged STRONG”, and more by visiting the link below... --> bit.ly/aestheticsavage = Have QUESTIONS? Ask Travis your QUESTIONS HERE and he'll answer it for you on the podcast --> bit.ly/fffmquestions = To Apply For Coaching With Travis, visit - http://bit.ly/ffthemethod == Other Resources and Links == The Blog – www.ForgedSTRONG.fit Facebook - www.facebook.com/theforgedwarrior Instagram - www.instagram.com/forgedwarrior YouTube - www.youtube.com/user/trainaggressive Email – theforgedathlete@gmail.com

REAL TALK | We kick off our first ever episode on WORK CULTURE & WHY we decided to start this podcast.  JOIN US to find out:  * What we learned from our previous jobs leading to our SUCCESS NOW * When and why to LEAVE YOUR JOB * What comes next? OUR HUGE GOALS!   --- Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/AmYhzl2iExM ♥ Stay sassy with us! ➝ INSTA: http://www.instagram.com/glowradioco ➝ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/glowradioco

Today, along with CEO of Cardsmith, Monica Burrell, experience a live, unedited transformational coaching session similar to those led by Christa King each week in the Fitlandia Fitness 30 Days to Thriving Program. There, host Christa King helps participants navigate those really tough challenges they are confronted with while making amazing lifestyle changes.  You can hop on board for the June 30 Days To Thriving.  For a 25 percent discount, enter code:  friend25 at checkout. Now, join Monica Borrell and host Christa King as they get real with each other and today’s listeners. It’s a little scary to expose your inner self during a live coaching session, but there is so much power in vulnerability. Stories of transformation need to be told; they offer courage to the next person. Who are You, Monica Borrell? Monica calls herself a “serial entrepreneur”; she has started several businesses. Cardsmith is definitely her “child”...it is her most exciting and most challenging business venture. It is software as a service. She describes it as a virtual sticky notes brainstorming wall that can help individuals or teams engage in visual problem- solving. Host Christa King admits that like many of her program participants, she is a “planner junkie”, overwhelmed with thoughts, ideas, projects. “Anything that we can do to simplify things, and streamline things is just awesome.” That’s why she recommends tools like Monica’s Cardsmith software and her own Strategic Vitality planner. Intersecting Journeys Christa entered the “start-up scene” a few years ago, first joining Woman Led, where she crossed paths with Monica.  Christa admits that since then, she has been caught up in the culture of “do more, do more”. She knows how hard it is, whether you are a start-up exec or a busy mother, to make yourself and your health a priority.  Fortunately for Christa, her business, Fitlandia Fitness, has become her own health journey along the way. At about the same time, Monica started her journey with her own woman led start-up, Cardsmith.  She survived a lot of financial stress and hard times, as well as the excitement of a thriving relationship. However, the combination of stress-eating and happy-eating, lots of travel, and long working hours led to a physical gain of thirty pounds. Christa remarks that many people are not aware of the time, money, resources, and sacrifice of going all-in for a new start-up business. And nothing is more important during such a stressful venture as a sense of community connection. Monica Meets Fitlandia Monica was involved in one of the first programs that Christa King offered a few years ago. She continued to take part in a Keto program, as well as Fitlandia’s 30 Days to Thriving elimination diet program, most recently. 30 Days to Thriving provides a structure for overcoming addiction to sugar, refined carbs, and alcohol while healing the gut and reducing inflammation. It’s about taking a break from certain foods, getting healthy, and then adding things back slowly in moderation, while you carefully observe the effect they have on your body. Keep Moving Forward Monica admits that she struggles with consistency in working toward health goals, and has been in and out of various Fitlandia programs. Host Christa King reminds us that whether you are feeling successfully “all-in” to a program or not, what’s important is the evolution of your journey. Christa defines success in the program as getting out of your head and into your body. Success is when you really start making mental connections about your food triggers and your relationship with food. And replacing unhealthy habits with things that better serve your goals. Monica agrees, offering that she knows that Fitlandia has helped her to move forward. For one thing, it has helped her zero in on what kind of food life makes her feel the best and she has a new awareness of what happens when she wanders away from that.  As a bonus, she is happy to report that in spite of ups and downs, she has lost almost ten pounds since joining the Fitlandia community.   Coach Christa Asks Monica to Share Her Discoveries Some of Monica’s discoveries about food that works for her: emphasizing plenty of healthy fats with lots of vegetables... especially power greens! two eggs for breakfast with greens and home-made sambal Basic approach:  Keto minus dairy Some of her discoveries about what gets her off track: feeling crunched for time temptations of on-the-go food watching others enjoy their food choices relying on alcohol to relax and reward staying up or out late at night Getting Honest Christa asks if Monica finds herself back in a carb-craving cycle “the next day” after late night wine leads to a Taco-Bell binge, for instance. Monica says she feels horrible the next day, but since participating in 30 Days to Thriving, she can usually get back into her Keto food life within a day. However that first day she thinks: “Well, I blew it and I gotta get back on Keto because I know that I’m going to feel better…” and then adds, laughing, “but while I’m here why don’t I just have a little snack!”  Host Christa King admits that this is the honest reality for most of us! Reframing Negative Thoughts Christa is excited today to help Monica learn more about herself and about overcoming obstacles that keep her “stuck.” She points out that in the time she has known her, Monica has become a master something critical to lifestyle change: reframing negative thoughts. An essential component of Fitlandia is Mind Zoning® meditation. Monica has learned to create her own Mind Zoning® mantras and incorporate them into her daily mindset. They are positive affirmations or reframes of negative thoughts.  An example might be: “I’m too busy to cook my own healthy meals,” reframed as “It’s easy for me to make some time to cook my own healthy meals.” What we tell our mind is what our bodies will execute! When we reinforce positive thoughts, we create strong new neural pathways and our decision-making begins to support those positive thoughts. Time to Deep Dive Christa probes Monica a little deeper, asking her why in those challenging moments, like making choices at a restaurant, does she NOT make decisions that will support her health goals? What keeps her from choosing the best possible options from the menu?  Monica sighs, “That’s a good question!” For one, she admits to tiring of sticking to that ONE best option every time she visits a favorite restaurant. She misses variety in those situations. Christa empathizes, noting how important it is to acknowledge that it has to be about incorporating a dietary strategy with a target of 80-90 percent compliance. We all need to have some flexibility. However, she points out that in those situations we should become mindful, asking, “Is there something triggering this decision or am I simply just tired of the same old thing?” In the latter case, we need to allow ourselves to choose the next best thing, without any shame. The consciousness of the decision is ultimately what is important. I’m Taking a Break From ________. Monica shares that alcohol is her toughest challenge when it comes to sticking to her healthy lifestyle changes. Evening card games with friends are a great way to have fun and enjoy a sense of community, but often lead to late night drinking. Alcohol contributes a lot of sabotaging sugar load and triggers craving cycles that can really get her off track quickly.  Christa relates to that, adding that working hard and finishing projects...that sense of needing to celebrate...is a known trigger for her own indulgence. But she has learned how to step back when she forgets what moderation looks like. She creates a new Mind Zoning® mantra that soon leads to decisions for changed behavior. Coach Christa encourages Monica and podcast listeners to experiment with what it looks and feels like to simply “take a break” from sugar, or processed food, or alcohol. Set a period of time to explore moderation or refrain completely.  Use that time wisely. Without pressure, observe how easy it can actually be, how good it makes you feel down the road. Become curious about your connection to things in your food life. What triggers set you off? What traditions automatically set you up? Contemplating the Million Dollar Question How have your social encounters come to depend on your food (or drink) life? There is great power of revelation in this question. Christa urges Monica and all to contemplate when and how this first became your social pattern. In Monica’s case, she remembers that cocktail hour was the daily construct for her parents to unwind with conversation together before dinner. It was just a familiar pattern for the occurrence of comfortable connection that seemed to work...her elderly parents have been married a long time, so it seemed like a recipe for success. So she and her husband carry on similar rituals. What Would it Look Like If… The next step is to make an opportunity to really get curious about what the same social scenario would look like without alcohol (or sugar, or fast food, or junk food, etc.) The Fitlandia 30 Days to Thriving Program is a perfect way for anyone to take a month to explore just that kind of possibility! Identify the Tipping Point and Remember the WHY Going even deeper, Coach Christa asks Monica to consider what it is in the moment that makes her finally give in. What makes her decide that what she is choosing to cave in to is more important than the well-being that comes from not caving. This is a very critical question for all to get real about. A way to be strong in that moment is to have a well established “WHY” that you can clearly recall. Why is this (break from alcohol, sugar, etc) important? What is going to be your greater thing to remember in those make-or-break moments?  That is a foundational element in Christa King’s 30 Days to Thriving Program weekly motivational coaching. Beware the Tiger Even a well defined personal WHY cannot escape the tiger chasing you all day. Christa uses this metaphor to describe how compounded stress, good and bad stressors throughout the day, wear us down. The prefrontal cortex of the brain carries around our goals and holds up the WHY I AM TAKING A BREAK FROM (fill in the blank) card. But the primal brain is exhausted from being “chased by the tiger” all day and it says to the prefrontal cortex, “Shut up! I’m surviving here!” Basically when we are over-stressed, over-tired, under-fueled, our judgment lapses.  The prefrontal cortex pulls out the lists of dos and donts, but the primal brain says, “Nope! We are DOING this (indulging)”. This is why it is so important to do our daily movement (exercise) in the morning before we are burned out. And to do our food prep and batch cooking on a restful day off, so that we are not confronted at the end of a busy weekday with no safe plan for dinner. A Hard-Wire Re-Wire The challenge is really to put all these self-evaluation considerations together in a way that allows you space to re-wire all those hard-wired patterns. It takes time, but with reframed thoughts, weekly coaching, and community connection, it can be easier than you ever thought possible. Start on your own by looking at your event calendar or conjuring up the next opportunity to test a re-wire. Imagine yourself in that trigger moment or challenging scenario and picture what you could do differently. In your mind, walk through the situation. What would it look like to see yourself choosing to serve your highest goals in that setting?   Monica walks through this mental exercise and determines that she is going to have to figure out a way to tell her primal brain, “You are not in charge!” That is what resonates with her and imagining herself empowered with that in the future is impacting her view of the achievable nature of real change. But she still isn’t sure how she will feel about it “on Friday night.” Accept the Invitation While Monica wonders if she can actually override her primitive brain on Friday night, Coach Christa invites her to commit to a goal, an action. She reminds her the choice is all hers. Christa asks, “Monica, it’s Friday night. What would you LIKE to do?” Monica responds, “I think I would like to have one drink” with the intention of observing what that decision and action feels like and what the results are. Set Yourself Up for Success Now that Monica has committed to a goal, Christa challenges her to determine what will set her up for success. These are the actions Monica thinks will help her: I can take my prepared WHY with me. I can ask my husband (friend, etc) for support. I can ask the server ahead of time to only serve me one drink. My “morning-after self” can write a letter to my “Friday-night self” and I can keep that with me. I can start with a non-alcoholic drink and see how that goes. I can repeat a mantra such as “moderation is easy for me”, “moderation looks like one drink”, “I am stronger than any craving”, etc. I can calendar my commitment Christa suggests more: Get your work out in during that day to boost endorphins Before going out, do even just one minute of deep breathwork to support serotonin levels Find an accountability partner in your support community As the live coaching session ends, Christa is encouraged about how much we can inspire each other through our vulnerability and willingness to connect and share accountability. Monica feels like she has a full toolbox to face her primal brain on Friday night!    To experience transformational coaching with host Christa King, join the next 30 Days to Thriving Event, or register for the Mind Zoning® Academy, visit the Fitlandia Fitness website.    And take a look at guest Monica Borrell’s innovative Cardsmith visual problem-solving software.

Secrets to a Financially Strong Marriage By Douglas Goldstein, CFP® - helping you handle your American investments Displayed prominently in our living room is a list titled, “Abba’s Secrets to Success” Now, as my oldest daughter is about to get married, I’ve compiled “Abba’s Secrets to a Financially Secure Marriage” for her and her groom. With their permission, I’d like to share it with you: 1. Be completely honest – Open communication is better than financial infidelity. Hidden spending not only damages your future goals but erodes trust. Discuss money regularly, not just when you have a big bill to pay. 2. Work on joint financial goals – Don’t fall into roles of good cop/bad cop where one of you wants to spend and the other wants to save. You’re merging your lives; now merge your money. There is no such thing as “my” money – no matter who brings home the paycheck, consider it “ours.” 3. Live below your means – Accumulating “stuff” is expensive. Create a budget and stick to it. Review your spending/saving goals regularly. And most importantly, ignore financial peer pressure to spend. 4. Make charity a priority –Get involved in tzedaka and make the world a better place. 5. Pay yourself first – You’ll grow old together; begin planning for it now. Compound interest and time are your new best friends. Make sure your savings is divided into three pots: an emergency fund, short-term, and long-term savings. Having an emergency fund is the best way to ensure that an unexpected problem won’t turn into a crisis. 6. Avoid debt – Make sure you have enough money saved before you buy. Avoid tashlumim! The only exception is taking on a mortgage (and then be careful not to buy a house that is too expensive.) 7. Find a financial advisor that you trust – Though I would be honored if you choose me, read the article at Profile-Financial.com/pick-advisor to make sure you select wisely. 8. Be detail-oriented - Pay your bills on time, file taxes, make sure you have insurance and healthcare directives. Remember money is a tool to help you achieve great things, not an end in and of itself. Use it carefully and build well. And Mazel Tov! Douglas Goldstein, CFP®, is the director of Profile Investment Services, Ltd. www.profile-financial.com. He is a licensed financial professional both in the U.S. and Israel. Call (02) 624-2788 for a consultation on how to set up your American assets to meet your financial goals. Securities offered through Portfolio Resources Group, Inc. Member FINRA, SIPC, MSRB, FSI. The opinions expressed are those of the author and not those of Portfolio Resources Group, Inc. or its affiliates. Neither PRG nor its affiliates give tax or legal advice.

How do your harness the power of social media when looking for a job? Aaron Herman spoke with Lavie Margolin about job searching and his new book From Linked Out to LinkedIn. From Linked Out to LinkedIn: Unlocking the power for career success in 2013 You joined LinkedIn because a friend or colleague told you that you must join. Now that you are signed up, you are probably a bit puzzled as to why everyone is raving about the site. You know that it is a resource to advance your professional position, better market your business or find a job but you are not sure how to use LinkedIn to achieve those objectives. Creating your profile, adding connections and joining groups were no problem but now what? This book is the tool that you need to TRULY UNDERSTAND LinkedIn and maximize its power for ultimate career success. Author and Career Coach Lavie Margolin has spent years leveraging his LinkedIn network, building valuable connections and advising businesses on how to use the site. For the first time in one book, Lavie shares his most valuable tips on how to turn your knowledge of LinkedIn from “What Now?” to “Success Now!”

How do your harness the power of social media when looking for a job? Aaron Herman spoke with Lavie Margolin about job searching and his new book From Linked Out to LinkedIn. From Linked Out to LinkedIn: Unlocking the power for career success in 2013 You joined LinkedIn because a friend or colleague told you that you must join. Now that you are signed up, you are probably a bit puzzled as to why everyone is raving about the site. You know that it is a resource to advance your professional position, better market your business or find a job but you are not sure how to use LinkedIn to achieve those objectives. Creating your profile, adding connections and joining groups were no problem but now what? This book is the tool that you need to TRULY UNDERSTAND LinkedIn and maximize its power for ultimate career success. Author and Career Coach Lavie Margolin has spent years leveraging his LinkedIn network, building valuable connections and advising businesses on how to use the site. For the first time in one book, Lavie shares his most valuable tips on how to turn your knowledge of LinkedIn from “What Now?” to “Success Now!”

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