Ep 284 - The Number 1 Habit to gently get back to focus (Plus Number 2)
Release Date: 08/19/2025
The Life Transformer Show
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In this episode of The Life Transformer Show, Tara has a special guest Charlotte on the show. A mindset coach that has been coaching for over 8 years. They will chat about breaking free from limiting stories you could be telling yourself. Example: All or nothing thinking. What small habits can you start to take to get you closer towards shifting your mindset. And more! What You Will Learn In This Episode: Changing all or nothing thinking. Creating small habits to reach your bigger goals. How to build your motivation. Deciding why and creating your goals. How To Contact...
info_outlineIn this episode of The Life Transformer Show, Tara answers your questions and discusses habits to help you get back on track and focus. She discusses steps and movement each day through walking and how motivating this can be to meeting your goals. Tara also talks about food, meal planning and refers to her own temptations from the environment. Tara mentions schedules of workouts and how to stick to them when on holiday and how to adapt with equipment you have access to. Tara makes suggestions on how to improve sleep and emphasises the importance of lifting weights and eating protein as we get older.
What You Will Learn In This Episode:
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Realistic step targets and making daily steps a habit.
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How to plan meals and snacks effectively.
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The importance of routines throughout the day, including bedtime routines.
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How to stay healthy and strong for years to come.
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