The Ghost of Self-Sabotage

08/20/23 • 10 min

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Join us for this intimate episode about self-sabotage. Ever known exactly what you should do, but then do the exact opposite? It’s that nagging voice that invites you for just one more slice of cake or that extra hour in bed.

We dive into the concept of "buffering" — the habits we form to mute our life's alarms, from endless scrolling to unnecessary tasks. Drawing from personal experiences and insights, I share four transformative questions to guide self-reflection and potentially change the course of your journey. Grab your favorite drink, imagine we're on a cozy couch together, and let's tackle this challenge head-on. Remember, it all begins with a single thought. Stay tuned, and stay well.

The four questions mentioned in this episode:

Why am I choosing comfort over progress?
What am I afraid of? What part of reaching your goal may feel like a threat?
What would your future healthiest self do today? (Or what would she not do?)
Who is calling the shots here?

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The four questions mentioned in this episode:

Why am I choosing comfort over progress?
What am I afraid of? What part of reaching your goal may feel like a threat?
What would your future healthiest self do today? (Or what would she not do?)
Who is calling the shots here?

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The Mindful Balance - The Ghost of Self-Sabotage

Transcript

(upbeat music)
Welcome to the Mindful Balance Mini Podcast.
If you are a woman over 40,
ready to break free from fad diets
and discover the power of balance and confidence
in your life, then this podcast is for you
and I am so happy that you are here.
I'm your host, I'm Rachel, a nutrition and mindset coach
and I'm going to break down everything you need to know
into bite-sized pieces of sustainable and realistic tips.
I wanna invite you to join me
as we explor