A Reading on Purpose
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Today’s episode is a reading of my essay, A Reading on Purpose, inspired by The Great Work of Your Life by Stephen Cope. This reflection explores how clarity of action begins with clarity of identity and why the question isn’t “What should I do?” but “Who am I right now?” Through the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, we’ll unpack the idea that confusion about purpose is really confusion about self. When you return to who you are beneath roles, fear, and expectation, your next step becomes clear. This episode invites you to stop chasing your purpose and start expressing it. WHAT...
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The Patterns Behind How You Spend Your Energy
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Ever notice how you handle some things right away but ignore others completely? This episode will help you see what’s really at play. We all have patterns that shape how we spend our energy and awareness of those patterns gives us choice. In this episode of Better Days Start Today, we’re exploring the patterns that shape how you spend your energy, the ones that decide what gets your attention before you even realize it. You’ll hear about the four common approaches we tend to use: avoidance, “it’s not a problem until it’s a problem,” eat the frog, and feel it first, and how they...
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Why Letting Go Isn’t Failure
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In this episode of Better Days Start Today, I’m exploring the idea of letting go. It’s a phrase we hear often, but what does it really mean? For me, it’s less about giving up and more about releasing what no longer fits in this season of life. As the leaves change outside my window, I’ve been reflecting on how trees naturally release what’s no longer serving them. And I’ve been asking myself: what am I still carrying that feels heavy? What would it look like to set it down and create space for something new? Letting go doesn’t mean losing. It means choosing freedom, lightening...
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Consumed or Connected?
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In this episode, I’m sharing a Substack essay I wrote called Consumed or Connected? It’s about the tug-of-war I’ve been feeling with my phone and technology. On one hand, it helps me stay connected. On the other, I’ve noticed how easily it consumes my time, energy, and attention. I’ll take you inside my own stories, the truths I uncovered when I looked at my screen time, and the shifts I’m making to bring my attention back into alignment with what really matters to me. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re using your phone or if your phone is using you, this episode will give...
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The True Cost of Your Yes
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This week, we’re digging into what we’re trading without even realizing it, which is something most of us don’t slow down to think about. You’ve probably had those “how did I get here?” moments. The job, the lifestyle, the structure of your days... it might all look good on paper, but something feels off. We’re talking about the choices that seem small in the moment but shape everything long term. The things we say yes to because they sound like progress like more money, more success, and more adventure, without fully considering what we’re saying no to along the way. Every yes...
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Redefining the Rules: Finding Your Own Way Forward
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This episode is for anyone who’s ever forced themselves to keep doing something that doesn’t feel right just because it’s what they’re “supposed” to do. Inspired by a recent backpacking trip, I’m sharing a moment of unexpected peace I experienced in the mountains and what it revealed about how we live, work, and choose what to tolerate. If you’ve been wondering why certain parts of your life feel heavy or misaligned, this is your nudge to pause, question, and realign. You don’t have to do more with a better attitude. You can do less of what never fit in the first place. WHAT...
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The Midyear Check-In You Actually Need
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In this episode, I’m sharing a different way to think about the halfway point of the year. If you’ve been focused on what hasn’t happened yet or where you thought you’d be by now, this is your reminder to pause, zoom out, and ask better questions. Instead of measuring progress by goals alone, I want to invite you to think about who you want to be by the end of the year and how you want to feel when you get there. This kind of midyear check-in is about recalibrating. It's about aligning your energy and decisions with the version of you you're becoming, not the version of you who set...
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Choosing Hard Things on Purpose
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In this episode, I’m sharing why I intentionally choose hard physical challenges and how they’ve taught me to stay calm and focused even when everything in me wants to quit. These experiences are about resilience, emotional endurance, and stacking evidence that you can do hard things, in every area of your life. This idea came from something Denis Morton said on a recent Peloton ride: “We’re practicing serenity under duress.” That's exactly what I’ve learned through every hike, long ride, and endurance challenge. The strength we build during the tough moments carries over into the...
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How to Stop Overcommitting and Reclaim Your Energy
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If your first instinct is to cut the things that nourish you whenever life gets busy, you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m talking about something I’ve seen in so many women lately and something I’ve lived through myself. When responsibilities pile up, we tend to sacrifice the very things that keep us grounded, joyful, and well. And we do it quietly, often without questioning whether there’s another way. I share a story about a friend whose instinct was to cancel a dream trip she had trained for, all because everything else felt urgent. It reminded me of a season in my own life...
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You Can’t Prioritize Everything, So Don't!
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If everything feels important, nothing is actually getting the energy it needs. In this episode, I’m talking about what it means to prioritize your life when things feel overwhelming, scattered, or too full. You’ll hear why trying to do it all is making you feel stuck, and how to start getting clear on what actually deserves your time right now. I’m also sharing a personal story about what happened when I decided to press pause on productivity and be fully present instead. Spoiler: it was worth it. If your calendar is packed but your life still feels off, this one is for you. WHAT...
info_outlineEver notice how you handle some things right away but ignore others completely? This episode will help you see what’s really at play.
We all have patterns that shape how we spend our energy and awareness of those patterns gives us choice.
In this episode of Better Days Start Today, we’re exploring the patterns that shape how you spend your energy, the ones that decide what gets your attention before you even realize it. You’ll hear about the four common approaches we tend to use: avoidance, “it’s not a problem until it’s a problem,” eat the frog, and feel it first, and how they tend to show up differently in relationships, health, work, and life decisions.
This will help you notice your natural rhythm. Once you understand your default patterns, you can choose what gets your energy instead of reacting out of habit. That awareness is where self-trust and alignment begin.
WHAT WE’LL COVER:
✔ How avoidance, action, and intuition all play a role in energy use
✔ Why your approach often shifts depending on the area of life
✔ How awareness (not fixing) leads to more aligned choices
✔ What it means to work with your rhythm instead of against it
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JOURNAL PROMPT:
Where in your life are you spending energy out of habit instead of alignment — and what might shift if you began choosing where it goes?
CHATGPT PROMPT:
“Act as a clarity coach. Help me explore where my energy is going right now, emotionally, mentally, or physically. Ask me three questions to help me see which parts of my life deserve more attention, which need less, and what small shift I can make this week to use my energy more intentionally.”
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