#167: The Key to Progress: How Self-Reflection Fuels Weight Loss and Life Goals
Release Date: 09/18/2024
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info_outline00:00 Intro
01:27 The Theme Of This Episode, Including The Woman That Needs To Hear it
02:40 My Personal Experience With The Strategies I Recommend
05:30 The Importance of Deep Reflection
06:40 How To Practice Deep Reflection
08:12 Why Being Selfish Matters
10:50 My Personal Happiness List
15:00 Why You Have to Be The Detective Of Your Own Life
18:55 How Do You Become The Detective Of Your Own Life
20:58 Understanding Your Why
22:10 How I’ve Been Implementing These Strategies Recently In My Life
28:50 The Biggest Breakthroughs Often Happen After This …
30:20 My personal why and how it fuels me
32:20 The Importance Of Knowing Your Why
33:40 Why Being “Selfish” Is Actually A Good Thing
40:10 Using Reflection To Become Unstuck
41:00 Episode Wrap Up & Motivational Pep Talk
In today’s episode, I felt like I had to continue on with the theme of last weeks to help you even more. I'm diving into a topic that’s been incredibly important in my own life—deep reflection and how it can help you achieve your goals, whether it’s weight loss, fitness, or any other area. I’m sharing my personal journey and how constantly reflecting on my happiness and tweaking my approach has led me to overcome challenges in both my business and health journey. I hope my experiences will help you do the same!
What You'll Learn:
- Reflecting and Tweaking for Success: Over the years, I’ve learned that taking time to reflect has been key to finding success in my health and business. In this episode, I’m walking you through how you can regularly assess your life and make small changes to keep progressing.
- The Power of Being "Selfishly Reflective": To show up fully for others and achieve your own goals, you need to carve out time for yourself. I’m sharing how I prioritize "me-time" and how this has not only improved my business but also my mental and physical health. Being selfish with your time is not a bad thing—it's essential!
- Breaking Down the Process: When I reflect, I focus on two key areas:
- Happiness and Energy: I talk about the importance of optimizing your daily routines to make sure you’re feeling your best, because when you feel good, everything else becomes easier.
- Problem-Solving: Life isn’t without its roadblocks, and we all have moments where things don’t go to plan. I explain how I constantly search for solutions and tweak my approach when something isn’t working.
- Self-Awareness and Goal Achievement: One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is the power of self-awareness in staying on track. Whether it’s your weight loss journey or another life goal, regular reflection is crucial. I share how I make lists to reflect on what makes me happy and what's holding me back. From there, I test new strategies, learn from mistakes, and continue moving forward.
- Practical Tips for Deep Reflection and Success:
- Make time for regular reflection—whether it’s an hour daily or a half-day on the weekend.
- Prioritize the habits that make you feel happy and grounded, like exercise, spending time in nature, and connecting with loved ones.
- If you’re stuck, don’t be afraid to try something new—whether that’s tweaking your diet, speaking to a professional, or reaching out to your support network.
- Always remember your "why" and remind yourself of the bigger picture behind your goals.
Final Thoughts: If there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that consistent reflection and a willingness to try new things is essential to achieving big goals. Be kind to yourself, focus on your happiness, and remember—small steps add up over time. Success doesn’t happen overnight, but with the right mindset and a reflective approach, anything is possible!
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