36. The Trap of "When, Then" Thinking and the Tool That Set Me Free (My Story of Living Abroad)

36. The Trap of "When, Then" Thinking and the Tool That Set Me Free (My Story of Living Abroad)

Thanks for listening to Episode 36 of The Take Action Toolkit.  The Take Action Toolkit 4 Week Group Coaching Program is OPEN!!! Sign up here: https://stan.store/sarahlovecoaching/p/the-take-action-toolkit [https://stan.store/sarahlovecoaching/p/the-take-action-toolkit] This episode is for you if... * You find yourself thinking “I’ll be happy when…” and struggle to feel content right now. * You’ve achieved goals or milestones but the satisfaction never seems to last. * You’re curious about how to feel more grounded and present in your everyday life. * You want a simple positive psychology tool to help you enjoy the moment more deeply. In this episode, we dive into... * Living abroad and being addicted to travel, to now being happy in my daily life * The trap of “when, then” thinking * A personal turning point that shifted everything * The benefits of savouring * 3 simple tools to help you savour more Research and theories mentioned: 3 Good Things: Seligman, M. E. P., Steen, T. A., Park, N., & Peterson, C. (2005). Positive psychology progress. American Psychologist, 60, 410–421. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066x.60.5.410 [https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066x.60.5.410] The benefits of developing an increased savouring ability: Camgoz, S. M. (2014). The role of savoring in work–family conflict. Social Behavior and Personality, 42, 177–188. https://doi.org/10.2224/sbp.2014.42.2.177 [https://doi.org/10.2224/sbp.2014.42.2.177] Bryant, F. B., & Veroff, J. (2007). Savoring: A new model of positive experience. Erlbaum Associates. Bryant, F. B. (2003). Savoring Beliefs Inventory (SBI): A scale for measuring beliefs about savouring. Journal of Mental Health, 12, 175–196. https://doi.org/10.1080/0963823031000103489 [https://doi.org/10.1080/0963823031000103489] Smith, J. L., & Hollinger-Smith, L. (2015). Savoring, resilience, and psychological well-being in older adults. Aging & Mental Health, 19(3), 192–200. https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2014.986647 [https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2014.986647] Eisner, L. R., Johnson, S. L., & Carver, C. S. (2009). Positive affect regulation in anxiety disorders. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 23(5), 645–649. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.janxdis.2009.02.001 [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.janxdis.2009.02.001] Quoidbach, J., Wood, A., & Hansenne, M. (2009). Back to the future: The effect of daily practice of mental time travel into the future on happiness and anxiety. Journal of Positive Psychology, 4, 349–355. https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760902992365 [https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760902992365] Stay connected: Follow me on Instagram @sarahlovecoaching  [http://www.instagram.com/sarahlovecoaching]

35. What the Manifestation Gurus Get Wrong (And Why It Drives Me Mad)

Thanks for listening to Episode 35 of The Take Action Toolkit. If you’ve enjoyed this episode don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on your preferred podcast platform. Or, share it with a friend who you know will benefit from what’s inside.  JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR THE TAKE ACTION TOOLKIT COURSE: https://stan.store/sarahlovecoaching/p/join-the-waitlist-for-take-action-toolkit-course-brpgf2di [https://stan.store/sarahlovecoaching/p/join-the-waitlist-for-take-action-toolkit-course-brpgf2di] This episode is for you if... * You love manifestation but find it doesn't always work * You're interested in the middle ground between psychology and cosmology * You've tried tons of manifestation rituals but nothing has really changed * You're manifesting BIG THINGS in the next 12 months and want to take action * You know you could achieve so much more if you could just take action In this episode, we dive into... * What happened on 8/8 - The Lion's Gate Portal * My beef with the manifestation gurus * When subconscious reprogramming doesn't work what do you do? * Why you've been manifesting for years but things haven't changed yet * The next step you can take to actually make your 8/8 manifestations come true Research and theories mentioned: Learn more about the Lion's Gate Portal  [https://www.russh.com/lions-gate-portal/?utm_campaign=feed&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=later-linkinbio&fbclid=PAQ0xDSwMAySJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABpyvnpLxzNCEzWxWolVJk-7SyzrE3YOmG5Mfjmg91ShpZnrGxC7qWexq6nUWz_aem_ywXvlFt8VVYwNmN1GZiP1A] Work with me & stay connected:  Ready to stop hiding and start taking clear, supported action? I offer one-off, 90-minute coaching sessions designed to help you break through fear, reconnect with your motivation, and create a personalised, actionable plan. Click here to book your spot: https://stan.store/sarahlovecoaching [https://stan.store/sarahlovecoaching] Follow me on Instagram @sarahlovecoaching  [http://www.instagram.com/sarahlovecoaching]

34. Stop Consuming, Start Implementing: How to Get the Most out of Self-Development Books w/ Kalie Woolley

Thanks for listening to Episode 34 of The Take Action Toolkit. If you’ve enjoyed this episode don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on your preferred podcast platform. Or, share it with a friend who you know will benefit from what’s inside. This episode is for you if... * you are on a self-development journey but are overwhelmed by the sheer amount of content out there * love self-development books but have a hard time implementing what you've read * you want to get the most out of self-development books * you have a stack of personal development books you've never read, gathering dust on the shelf * you want to start reading more personal growth books In this episode, we dive into... * addressing the gap between having the idea and taking the action * Kalie's proven method for implementing everything she reads * where to start if you're at the beginning of your personal development journey * routines that set yourself up for success and teach you how to tune into your intuition  Work with me + stay connected: Ready to stop hiding and start taking clear, supported action? I offer one-off, 90-minute coaching sessions designed to help you break through fear, reconnect with your motivation, and create a personalised, actionable plan. Click here to book your spot: https://stan.store/sarahlovecoaching [https://stan.store/sarahlovecoaching] Follow me on Instagram @sarahlovecoaching [https://www.instagram.com/sarahlovecoaching/] Connect with Kalie:  Follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/soul_sister_society/ [https://www.instagram.com/soul_sister_society/] Listen to her podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0bIiKx6gdJhx1qJZhPtTSF [https://open.spotify.com/show/0bIiKx6gdJhx1qJZhPtTSF] Join the Soul Sister Society Book Club: https://www.patreon.com/SoulSisterSocietyBookclub [https://www.patreon.com/SoulSisterSocietyBookclub]

33. 8 Ways to Motivate Yourself When You REALLY Don’t Feel Like It

Thanks for listening to Episode 33 of The Take Action Toolkit. If you’ve enjoyed this episode don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on your preferred podcast platform. Or, share it with a friend who you know will benefit from what’s inside.  This episode is for you if... * You’ve got a goal or dream that’s been sitting on your to-do list for way too long * You keep waiting to “feel ready” before starting * Productivity hacks just don’t work for you anymore * You want real, practical tools to help you take action * You know what you want but just can’t seem to get going In this episode, we dive into... * Why even the biggest, most life-changing goals get procrastinated * The difference between surface-level hacks and deeper psychological tools * My personal experience with delaying action on my business for 4 years * How to reduce the time you spend stuck in inaction from weeks to minutes * 8 powerful motivation tools that go beyond timers and to-do lists * How to get your brain on board when you really don’t feel like it Work with me + stay connected: Ready to stop hiding and start taking clear, supported action? I offer one-off, 90-minute coaching sessions designed to help you break through fear, reconnect with your motivation, and create a personalised, actionable plan. Click here to book your spot: https://stan.store/sarahlovecoaching [https://stan.store/sarahlovecoaching] Follow me on Instagram @sarahlovecoaching [https://www.instagram.com/sarahlovecoaching/]

32. I Nearly Booked a Flight Home: What 8 Years in China Taught Me About Resilience

Thanks for listening to Episode 32 of The Take Action Toolkit. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to leave a rating and review on your preferred podcast platform. Or share it with a friend who’s navigating change and could use a reminder of their own resilience. This episode is for you if: * You’re feeling out of your comfort zone and questioning whether you’re on the right path * You’re facing challenges that make you want to give up, even though something in you still wants to keep going * The discomfort is overwhelming and you’re unsure how much longer you can stick it out * You’re looking for a personal story of resilience to remind you why staying a little longer might change everything In this episode, I dive into: * The moment I sat crying on the floor of my bedroom in China, ready to walk away and the decision that changed the course of my life * How I navigated extreme discomfort and slowly built the resilience and confidence I didn’t know I had * Why giving myself “just two more weeks” was a powerful turning point that led to eight years abroad, a Mandarin-taught degree and the personal growth that followed * The life lessons I carry with me today, about asking for help, rebuilding belief after setbacks and choosing to grow even when it feels easier to quit Work with me + stay connected: Ready to stop second-guessing yourself and start taking clear, supported action towards the life you want? I offer one-off, 90-minute resilience coaching sessions to help you break through fear, reconnect with your motivation, and walk away with a personalised, actionable plan. 👉 Book your session here [https://stan.store/sarahlovecoaching] Come say hi and follow along on Instagram: @sarahlovecoaching [https://instagram.com/sarahlovecoaching] 💜