Working Hard, Hardly Working

We’ve done rebranding (planning for 2025), we’ve done discipline (actually sticking to your routine), and so the third and final part of the new year mini series is all about getting yourself in the right mental state to be able to achieve those new shiny goals you set for yourself. I discovered Maya a few months ago, and loved her approach to mental fitness as something we actually work on & train, compared to just talking about our ‘mental health’ as something we all have. So this episode is essentially a free session with a renowned brain coach, we did guided visualisations (permission to lol at my meditation face), she taught me how to mentally rehearse like Venus Williams & also said the best advice quote I think we’ve ever had in 122 episodes, hope you love it!  + Download Revolut with my link, spend, and get £20 (End date and T&Cs apply) https://get.revolut.com/e9Jc/gracebeverleypod [https://get.revolut.com/e9Jc/gracebeverleypod] + MAYA IG: https://www.instagram.com/maya.mental.fitness/?hl=en Website: https://mayaraichoora.com/ Visualise: Think, Feel, Perform Like the Top 1% [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Visualise-Think-Feel-Perform-Like/dp/1846048524?ie=UTF8&tag=googhydr-21&hvadid=719417706401&hvpos=&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10409151340845840806&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_3fqcld3nnr_e&gad_source=1] by Maya Raichoora is published by Rider (Penguin Random House) on 27 March. + CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 3:49: Working Hard or Hardly Working? 4:48: The diagnosis that changed her life aged 15 10:05: How much her healing journey was her mindset 13:47: The difference between mental health & mental fitness 18:56: The pillars of mental fitness 20:55: Why training our brain gets harder after 25 22:33: How to implement it into your life 24:57: The basics of visualisation 27:30: Showing the power of visualisation 31:25: The difference between visualisation & overthinking 24:27: The second arrow parable 35:56: Controlling your emotions when you're exhausted 42:27: How long does it take to build confidence 44:20: How to stop falling back into your old routines 46:31: How to stop using your past as validation 49:02: How to communicate your growth to others 55:33: The best advice she's ever been given + MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/ + RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear 😊 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Discipline is a weird one isn't it, the discourse is so massively dominated by podcast bros telling you to dig in, and when I googled 'books on discipline', I could barely find one by a woman. But it’s something should still speak about (even if it makes us seem podcast bro), because when we learn to harness it its hugely powerful, and actually sticking to a routine is so so much more important than creating one. The fact of the matter is that discipline is what actually keeps you going towards your goals when your new year's resolutions are crumpled in the bottom of your handbag.   If you missed the first part of our new years series with Roxie Nafousi, you can listen here: https://shows.acast.com/working-hard-hardly-working/episodes/ep-120-how-to-rebrand-your-life-in-2025-with-roxie-nafousi + Download Revolut with my link, spend, and get £20 (End date and T&Cs apply) https://get.revolut.com/e9Jc/gracebeverleypod [https://get.revolut.com/e9Jc/gracebeverleypod] + CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 3:14 The Context, what is discipline? 6:35 The Data 10:23 The Theories, how does it work? 18:00 Putting it into practice + MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/ + RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear 😊 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Today, we’re doing something we have NEVER done before on the podcast - we’re making history by having a returning guest. Back in September, I sat down with Roxie Nafousi to talk all things manifesting - I had a long episode plan, I had questions upon questions, but did we get through them? No. Anyway, that was one of our most popular episodes of all time - so I asked Roxie if she would come back to give us all the new year pep talk we need, because it’s manifesting season. You can listen to my first episode with Roxie here: https://shows.acast.com/working-hard-hardly-working/episodes/ep-104-7-steps-to-create-the-future-you-want-and-change-your + Download Revolut with my link, spend, and get £20 (End date and T&Cs apply) https://get.revolut.com/e9Jc/gracebeverleypod [https://get.revolut.com/e9Jc/gracebeverleypod] + To hear Roxie's 7 steps first hand, Roxie's next MANIFEST: Live workshop is taking place on February 8th at London's Alexandra Palace: https://roxienafousi.com/events/manifest-live/ Pre-order Roxie's new book, Confidence: 8 steps to knowing your worth, here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Confidence-steps-knowing-your-worth/dp/1399734830/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1PAADD5WOAROX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.f_IjCBcXwqxPLjdx2eNLlGNkn4UUO7pVoLw1BNC3T8FaplXlSiTYZnpIO6eKq2XxtqxBvWgaDcyhrD9pEjEX-VTl0OhaAc3U1v896dmyM9tg1gGtC-whFqYDXv6meL_Z.cOO0CxHjEI43WjaT3N_4wk9M-kWxjKemAiYipETHJtI&dib_tag=se&keywords=confidence+roxie+nafousi&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1735294097&sprefix=confidence+by+roxie+%2Caps%2C77&sr=8-1 + CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 5:18: Recap - what is manifesting? 6:56: Roxie's attitude to new year 8:39: Roxie's resetting process for a new year 10:59: Her vision boarding hack 14:10: How to know what success looks like for you 17:27: Her take on the rebrand trend 18:57: The steps to follow for a 2025 rebrand 20:46: What to do if you keep falling off your goals 28:30: Changing the people you surround yourself with 35:49: The biggest lesson Roxie learnt in 2024 38:04: How to avoid burnout this year 41:06: How to manifest love & relationships 44:50: Pulling our 2025 affirmations 50:55: The best way to take back control of your life + MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/ + RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear 😊 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

What better present to end the year with a curation of absolutely everything you need to know to make next year your best year yet! And let me tell you I took this task seriously, I came up with key categories we most want to improve every year, and found the perfect clip for each of them, going all the way back to our first episodes, so you can feel like the absolute 10/10 best version of yourself in January 2025. As a thank you for listening & supporting us this year, you can get 20% off The Productivity Method with the code THANKYOUFORLISTENING (offer valid on full price items only) + Download Revolut with my link, spend, and get £20 (End date and T&Cs apply) https://get.revolut.com/e9Jc/gracebeverleypod [https://get.revolut.com/e9Jc/gracebeverleypod] + EM'S RECIPES Satay Udon: https://www.tiktok.com/@emthenutritionist/video/7200851848293600518?lang=en Supergreen Pasta: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm9psiWjB3y/ Thai Green noodles: https://www.instagram.com/emthenutritionist/reel/C0M2uS7IrbR/?hl=en + CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction & plans for next year! 6:14 Diet: Emily English 13:38 Money: Simran Kaur 17:41 Dating: Michelle Elman 20:34 Mindset: Marie Forleo 25:15 Work: Kruti Patel Goyal & Amy Lentz 29:07 Health: Radhi Devlukia Shetty 37:49 Planning: Jemma Sbeg + MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/ + RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear 😊 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

The first 1000 listeners can use code WORKINGHARD for 50% off The Productivity Method digital planner: https://productivitymethod.com/pages/digital-planner As we near the end of the year, my planning mode kicks into high gear, red lights start flashing in my head & I get very anxious if I’m more than a metre away for a planner. On a serious note though, facing 365 days all at once can feel overwhelming, but I truly believe that breaking it down makes it manageable—and honestly, pretty exciting. I’m not one for the whole "new year, new me" thing, but I do love the opportunity a new year brings to reset, realign, plan exciting moments and set achievable goals. I did a video last year all about how to plan for 2024, and it was one of our most popular to date. So I thought I’d do an updated one including everything I’ve learnt about planning this year & how I use AI to help me! So, grab your favorite matcha, coffee or tea, and let’s dive into creating our best year yet for 2025 (and beyond)! + Download Revolut with my link, spend, and get £20 (End date and T&Cs apply) https://get.revolut.com/e9Jc/gracebeverleypod [https://get.revolut.com/e9Jc/gracebeverleypod] + CHAPTERS 0:00 Introduction 1:27 The pep talk you need to hear 4:17 Step 1: Reflection 6:17 Step 2: Knowing here you are going 8:32 Step 3: Goal setting 10:53 Step 4: Habit tracking 13:30 Step 5: Staying consistent + MY LINKS: https://gracebeverley.komi.io/ + RETROGRADE, SHREDDY, TALA and THE PRODUCTIVITY METHOD are my own businesses, therefore any mention of them - whilst not being a sponsorship - is monetarily endorsed. As usual, sponsorships do not change my opinions nor my honesty, but I will always disclaim to make sure motives are clear 😊 ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.