In this episode, let’s talk about tips and strategies for setting and achieving realistic goals, and prioritizing your self-care

You’ll hear all about:

• SMART goals and why it’s important to think about them this way.

• Why it is important to plan your self-care WITH your goal-setting

• How to get started now

This episode is short, and simple and gets right to the point of what you need to know, why, and how to start taking action!

Jen Rulon has been a triathlon/fitness coach for 22+ years and owns JenRulon.com. She received her Master's Degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Science. Her knowledge as an author and speaker includes Triathlete Magazine, Runners World, on the TEDx Stage and the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Commencement Speaker, Men's Journal Online, “Self Motivation Strategies for Women,” (Amazon), and the New York Times. Jen practiced what she preached—she's a 15x Ironman Triathlete who qualified and participated in the World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, on October 14, 2017. Jen is “retired” from the sport of triathlon and lives a life of abundance, strength training, walks, and catching the sunsets in Costa Rica 🇨🇷.

Julie Lowe is an Author, Speaker, and Certified High Performance Coach. Using neuroscience-backed practices, she teaches ambitious professionals how to prioritize their mindset, health, and relationships without sacrificing the quality of their work.

Megan Moran is not only a mom to two beautiful toddlers (Jack + Sophia,) a wife to the most supportive husband + business partner ever, Collin, but also the owner of Mompreneur Co.

In this episode, we discuss Megan's journey in shifting her focus from productivity and design to helping women launch and record their own podcasts. She emphasizes the importance of quality and professionalism in podcasting, including good audio quality. We also discuss the topics of self-care, accepting help, and finding balance as working moms and entrepreneurs.

So many times we normalize just living with stress as a part of our life.  But rather than accepting it, or eliminating anything that can cause it (cause that’s just not realistic) - let's look at how to manage it and reframe how you think about and perceive it..  

Specifically, Mindset Shifts to help you flip that stress switch off and embrace a more relaxed and balanced life and ultimately  Kicking Burnout to the Curb!

You will hear why mindset shifts are crucial and 9 mindset shifts to help you shut down stress.

People always assume burnout comes from something negative or a job they don’t like

But actually, burnout can also come from something we’re passionate about.  Something we enjoy and like to spend our time on.  

This is because we’re more personally invested and ride those highs and lows in a more profound way.

The goal is to help prevent burnout (because prevention is easier than recovery).

Having boundaries with your passion can help you have more work/life harmony, rather than allowing it to become a complete obsession. 

Listen now to find the 3 main areas to help you stave off burnout!

Andrea Costrino is an award-winning Portrait Photographer specializing in contemporary portraits of women.

In this episode, Andrea shares how she took her successful and all-consuming business and made some hard but intentional decisions to niche down, price appropriately, and create a family-first schedule to get out of and avoid burnout. She also shares her story through her work as an international best-selling author of Grit & Grace.

When you hear someone talk about having a morning routine - what comes to mind?

A long, multi-step process?

Waking up a 4 AM?

A rigid, inflexible routine?

Then listen in to this episode as I break down some of the myths surrounding a morning routine, how I approach my mornings, and different options to start your own morning routine.

As Connie Ellefson was finishing her fourth book, Clear the Space, Feel the Rush, she realized a startling connection between the rush we get from decluttering a space of our "stuff" (belongings), decluttering our bodies, and decluttering the thoughts and emotions that weigh us down. There’s more to it than just serenity and lotus blossoms! The benefits of decluttering and the rush you get from it go way beyond simply re-organizing your stuff yet again, to freedom, energy, and fun.

Kelsy Mack is the girl with the colorful hair. One thing Kelsy hates are big paragraphs so she hopes you don’t mind a list of something’s to help you get to know her: she started a pretty cool braiding company mom of two kiddos advocate and a member of the disability community member of the alphabet mafia major extrovert musician and vocalist tech nerd digital artist always learning her favorite color is glitter.

Dana Goodemote is a professional branding and headshot photographer located in Buffalo NY. With 20 years in the industry, she has created a business that helps other businesses stand out through photography. Dana uses a proven strategy to move her clients past hiding behind their brand and becoming the personal brand they need to catapult their business.

Allison Graham is a keynote speaker, author, and consultant who works with accomplished men and women who love their work but want more mental and emotional space away from the constant stress of the daily grind.

Ange Marie is a money coach who is passionate about helping women to start investing in the stock market so they can build their own wealth and become financially free.

She went from £50 to five figures in her portfolio over 18 months and now teaches other women to do the same without any financial jargon!

Natalie Bevans has been a Master Aesthetician for 20 years and has seen the struggle women go through with skin.

She has worked with anything from acne to aging to rosacea and anything in-between. She covers everything from educating women about their skin and teaching them how they themselves can understand their skin, to the issues they are having with it and getting them back to that healthy, beautiful glow!

Kelly’s journey of reconnecting back with herself beyond the conditioning of diet culture, the fitness industry, and entrepreneurship was the groundwork for the work she does today with Kelevate Coaching: Body Image & Food Freedom Coach in coaching women to feel at home inside of themselves and their bodies.

In this Episode I was able to speak with Sara Blankenship, where we talked about financial planning for your own security, for your families benefit and ease, as well as the invisible load that oldest daughters can take on and how this has effected her.

Dr. Lisa Petty started her career as a holistic nutritionist and health researcher, and quickly became recognized as a speaker, journalist, award-winning author and media health expert. After several years coaching women who struggled to follow through on their health goals, Lisa earned a PhD for her research on how midlife women experience self-care in the face of the social pressures on them to be perfect in every facet of their lives.

Burnout is a real issue that affects many people, and if you're feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, you're not alone.

Remember, taking care of yourself isn't selfish; it's necessary for your well-being. So, prioritize self-care, set boundaries, practice mindfulness, connect with others, and seek help if you need it.

In fact, seeking the help of a burnout coach may be just what you need to get back on track.

“The struggle is the gift”

Molly Kennedy is an award-winning, international resilience speaker and author of Creating the Champion Within, and triathlete. She has spent the past 25 years empowering others to Get UP When Life Knocks Them Down.

Her heart’s work is to inspire you to paradigm shift your way to developing a resilient mindset that breeds confidence and success. Molly’s message will empower you to get UNstuck from any challenge or transition life throws at you. You’ll learn practical, user-friendly strategies applicable to every aspect of life. This is NOT a one-and-done message! It will stick to your ribs!