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Aug 2023
#560: Negativity and Sadness: How to Not Let Them Overwhelm You
In this episode we explore the balance between confidence, happiness, and the reality of experiencing negativity and sadness. When you give yourself permission to feel the full range of human emotions, your emotional fitness increases and your ability to take action in life when ... Show More
34m 56s
Feb 2025
3484: When You’re Feeling Self-Doubt and A Lack of Motivation by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits on Self-Compassion
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Episode 3484:
Leo Babauta shares a mindful approach to navigating these tough moments with self-compassion, small intentional actio ... Show More
9m 21s
Mar 2024
279 | 2 Steps Forward, 1 Step Back | SETBACKS
<p>On today's episode, I wrestle with setbacks and how one can perceive them as a lesson rather than complete failure. Because it ain't complete failure, but an assessment on where you do not want to be in your life. Whether it is reassurance seeking, Dr. Google, body checking, s ... Show More
28m 25s
Jul 2025
#659: Disappointment & Embarrassment: How To Bounce Back Like It Didn’t Break You
Disappointment stings. Embarrassment lingers. But what if they didn’t have to define you or derail you? In this episode, we’re normalizing these emotions, removing the shame around them, and giving you confidence tools to bounce back faster and stronger. Whether you missed a goal ... Show More
27m 56s
Jan 2022
360 - It's a bad day, not a bad life
<p>In this episode, I talk about how to avoid thinking a negative emotion will be permanent in your life. I talk about the idea "this too shall pass" and how to actually prove it to yourself by looking back to look forward.</p> <p> Get "The New Mindset Journal", "Single is your S ... Show More
20m 11s