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Success After ExcessIs it a mistake?Have you ever heard the quote "A mistake repeated more than once is a decision."? I had not until the other day and it hit me hard as I used to live my life defying set words and wondering why the universe always rained down sh*t on my head.
The truth of it all is that we keep being tried to learn the same lesson until we learn it and it sticks.
I hope that you're having an incredible week and I hope that you enjoy this week's episode!2021-05-0305 minSuccess After ExcessALL or NOTHINGWelcome back to this week's episode!!
Today I wanted to talk about the ALL or NOTHING approach and how there's an easier softer way to get where you want to go!
Have an awesome week and as always, thank you for tuning in!2021-04-2706 minSuccess After ExcessWorking For What?Hey everyone and welcome back to this week's episode!
First and foremost.... HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY!!!!!
On that note, what are we working for? Change! That's what we will be talking about today.
Thank you as always for tuning in and I look forward to next week!2021-03-0811 minSuccess After ExcessSweet Little Lies....There are plenty of people in our lifetime that will lie to us and deceive us.... there are even certain institutions that mill offer their misleadings!
In my personal experience though, nothing lies quite like addiction and that's what I wanted to chat with you all about today.
I hope that wherever you're tuning in from, that you're doing well and that you know that you're not alone! 2021-02-2310 minSuccess After ExcessE is For EffortHey everyone and welcome back for this week's episode!
Today I wanted to talk about the effort that can go into addiction... It's like a full time job on steroids and literally giving it one's all to hit the required quotas.
Looking back today... my life was exhausting... the lies, the fronts the upkeep of trying to convince the world that I was something else was overwhelming.
Thankfully, todays is a different story!
Thank you all for tuning in and I hope that you enjoy the episode!2021-02-1607 minSuccess After ExcessWhat happened?Hey everyone! How are you all this week? I hope very well!
So this week I wanted to dive into a concept that led my to a much needed emotional release recently. It was the realization or rather acceptance and acknowledgement that there was never and still is not something wrong with me. Rather, due to my genetic make up, coupled with my upbringing and experiences, I came to understand that things happened and on account of those things, More things happened, my addiction kicked into high gear and the destructive behaviours escalated.
Now...2021-02-0906 minSuccess After ExcessLovingI remember what it felt like to not feel worthy of love... I remember the guilt... the shame... all of the things that helped me reinforce the notion that I was not worthy.
Once I sobered up things began to change though and I began to feel loved and started to understand how to love myself.
It's been a process but just in case you're not sure... YOU are WORTHY of LOVE!2021-02-0206 minSuccess After ExcessKnow Your WorthHello all!
This week I wanted to talk about knowing your worth!
When I was in the throws of my addiction I settled HARD!! I was incapable of seeing my worth along with my potential... that being said, I was not getting my needs met, I was not growing and I felt 100% unfulfilled in EVERY aspect of my life.
During my sobriety I began to learn the importance of worth, but also how to feel comfortable feeling worthy enough to acknowledge as well as step into my worth! It's something I...2021-01-2605 minSuccess After ExcessDon't Make Exceptions For YourselfWelcome to this week's episode!
Today we are talking about not making exceptions for ourselves.
Back when I was suffering in my addiction I was extremely good at making exceptions for myself aka, setting a standard and or goal for myself and then making it 100% okay to not meet set standard and or goal.
I realize now that I was always seeking the easy way out and by allowing myself off the hook not only was a not taking responsibility for myself or my actions, I was also short changing myself so...2021-01-1806 minSuccess After ExcessGetting To Know YouHey everyone and welcome back for another episode of Success After Excess! Thank you all so much for showing up and spending some time with me! It's always appreciated!
Today I wanted to talk about getting to know yourself.
I know for myself, when I was lost in my addiction, I had severed so many ties with myself, I hid myself, I hurt myself... I did not know how to be comfortable in my own skin and eventually had let my true self go. This meant that there was no chance in hell that...2021-01-1105 minSuccess After ExcessConfidenceHello everyone and welcome back to Success After Excess!
Can you believe that we are here in 2021?! I am so grateful that we made the best of the circumstances that 2020 brought us and honestly.... if any year was going to be the year to do it different... I think this is it! I've learned a lot over the past year and with that, I plan to crush this year with confidence!
I can tell you that growing up, and for most of my life to be honest, I wasn't living much in the...2021-01-0404 minSuccess After ExcessKiss This Year Goodbye!!Hey everyone and welcome to the final episode of the year!
It feels odd to say given the circumstances of this year but despite it all.... this year went much faster than I initially envisioned it going! Here we are closing another chapter and here's to hoping that 2021 will contain some massive change that we are all doubt all seeking!
With that, this week I really wanted to stress the importance of taking some inventory and bringing in the who and what that will serve you best this year and sending the rest of to...2020-12-2808 minSuccess After ExcessCircumstantial EvidenceHello everyone and welcome back for this week's episode!
Today I wanted to talk about something that crippled me for YEARS!! It's such a simple thing however like most simple things when they accumulate, they then become big things....
In this episode we are talking about making decisions based on our current circumstances and what it means for us down the road.
Obviously that are certain scenarios in life that require people to make hard and fast decisions based on their current circumstances for their own safety and well being so please...2020-12-2104 minSuccess After ExcessStart Off StrongHey everyone and welcome back to Success After Excess!
Thank you soooo much for tuning in and this week I wanted to have a quick chat about getting prepped for 2021!
None of us know what tomorrow holds, let alone an entire year, but I've got a good feeling about this one! If anything, 2020 has set us up to launch a level of growth and change that the world has NEVER seen before! We have been presented a unique opportunity to not only accelerate our personal growth and change but to also change the...2020-12-1407 minSuccess After ExcessYou Can't Win 'Em AllWelcome to this week's episode and thank you all choosing to spend some time with me today! I cannot tell you how much I appreciate it! I hope that your week is off to an amazing start and that you are safe and sound.
This week I wanted to touch on something crucial and despite the title, it's nothing to do with the ball park.... it IS however to do with the people in our lives, no matter our level of interaction with them.
Bottom line is we can't win 'em all and what...2020-12-0707 minSuccess After ExcessGratitude isn't just an attitude...Hey everyone and welcome back for this weeks episode! Thank you as always for tuning in!
It's been a time... Covid hit our house and today is the first day in a near MONTH.... YES A MONTH, that the entire family is finally able to be out and back to our regular activities. This past time has been filled with lots of laughs, Super Mario Bros, baking and in all honesty, some truly challenging moments and days.
That being said, despite not always winning, there is one tool that does have a huge impact...2020-11-3000 minSuccess After ExcessAction PlanHello and happy Monday! How are we all doing today? I hope very well!
The last number of weeks here have been trying and that's the 100% truth. Covid came to visit our house and now that we are a week out from being done quarantine (2 separate quarantines that is on account of some household members testing negative), I can tell you that the countdown is on!
With 2020 coming to a close, I have been continuing to keep my focus on where I am heading... where I see myself during the rest of our...2020-11-2300 minSuccess After ExcessCoping With The CutHello and welcome back!! Thank you for tuning in and I hope that your week is off to an incredible start!
I know that last week was a little heavy and after some thought, I wanted to talk about some strategies that you can use to help cope with the cut so to speak.
Creating change in our lives isn't always easy but I promise you that it's worth it!
Have a great day and thank you for choosing to spend some time here today!2020-11-1600 minSuccess After ExcessTake Out The TrashHello and happy Monday! How are we all doing this week? I hope amazing!!
So... today I wanted to talk about something that is near and dear to me and can be a challenge to say the least... today I wanted to talk about not only the importance but also the necessity of "Taking out the trash"
Literally it's always a good idea. but figuratively it is as well.
When I talk about taking out the trash, I am talking about people, places, things, thought patterns and or experiences that do...2020-11-0900 minSuccess After ExcessInsanityHello all and welcome to this weeks episode!
Today I am getting straight to the point with insanity. I can tell you that I spent heaps of time stuck in repetitive cycles of insanity and they absolutely ruled my world. Thankfully, we don't have to live in these overwhelming and damaging cycles! There are healthy ways out once we recognize how and where insanity crops up in our lives!
I hope that you enjoy and thank you as always for stopping by! All the best!2020-11-0200 minSuccess After ExcessPerfection is a LIEHello everyone and welcome back for this weeks episode of Success After Excess!
I am VERY excited for this one!!
Ever remember hearing the phrase "Practice makes perfect!" Well guess what?!?! IT'S A LIE!!!!!
When I came to understand that I had been being fed such a dose of unrealistic standards, it was SUCH a relief to be able to toss it away and breathe! FINALLY I could let go and honestly, feel some semblance of freedom!
Now I'm not saying that I have just trashed all of my standards...2020-10-2600 minSuccess After ExcessCheck Again....Happy Monday everyone and thanks for checking out this weeks episode!
It's a hot topic at the moment and in my opinion, rightfully so! We are all individually facing personally unprecedented times coupled with a dose of uncertainty. Generally it's always a great idea to do personal check ins and also check in with those around us because.... well because sometimes life is trying and sometimes even though we might need help, we don't always ask for it.
More than ever, I think that it 's imperative that we are not only being honest with...2020-10-1900 minSuccess After ExcessIf You Want It, You Got ItHello and welcome back to this weeks episode!
Today I wanted to talk a bit about the comparison game and how it 100% hinders our ability to get out there and crush it like only we can!
Sure, there are some heavy hitters in this world that are breaking it down like no other but guess what? So what?! YOU are here for a reason and you have something uniquely your own to share with this world! Nurture the one and only incomperable you and get out there and leave your mark in a...2020-10-1200 minSuccess After ExcessMeditation MotivationHello, happy Monday and welcome back for this week's episode of Success After Excess!
So many times in life I have found that I can get caught up in very cyclical and unhelpful thought patterns and or behaviours.... I am happy to say that I have recently opened myself up to a new method and I am SOOOOO grateful that I did!
Meditation was something that I was never drawn to in the past. I considered it and had tried it some but never really felt that it had any value for me. Looking...2020-10-0500 minSuccess After ExcessSelf Care SavvyHello and happy Monday!
How's are you this fine day? I hope fantastic! Fall has been kicking into high gear here however our weather is about to take a hard turn straight into Summer today with temperatures reaching 27! Despite having a back that is making the simplest of things challenging today, I'm going to get out and enjoy it! Why? Well because it's important to move for me so I can keep my headspace where I want it and fresh air is the best!
On that note, today's episode is talking about self care...2020-09-2806 minSuccess After ExcessOld Habits Die HardWell good morning! I apologize for getting this week's episode up on the late side. It's been a super busy day so far!
In this episode I was wanting to touch on habits. Why? Well aside from being incredibly important for various reasons, during this time in the world, mine became glaringly obvious! Without the regular fast paced distractions readily available, I was able to see my habits and what they were doing for me and surprise surprise, they weren't as effective as I had initially convinced myself.
I hope that you enjoy and I...2020-09-2107 minSuccess After ExcessLetting Them Pull Your TriggersHello and happy Monday!!
Ever had an interaction with someone that resulted in you writing off the emotional and or mental integrity of the remainder of your day? I know I have! There have been many a times where I have handed over total control to another person and every single time it's resulted in disaster!
In today's episode we are chatting about triggers and why we need to be the ones in charge of them.
Thanks for tuning in and here's to having a great week! Enjoy!2020-09-1408 minSuccess After ExcessBend It Like....Hello everyone and welcome back for this week's episode of Success After Excess!
How are you all doing as of late? I hope well! Myself? I've been doing well for the most part.... however if I'm being completely honest, I've had an old habit that's been cropping up that I wanted to share because I don't think I'm alone in my feelings. I've been noticing that I am getting upset over things that I used to be able to look past... I'm noticing that old behaviours are rearing their heads and I want that about as much...2020-09-0706 minSuccess After Excess2020 BombshellWell hello there!! It's been a minute is an understatement but with that, I am 100% BACK and on track! What a time to come back in as well right?!
To those of you that have been here since day 1, those of you that have simply popped on by and jot those of you that are showing up now.... THANK YOU!! I am absolutely grateful to you all for choosing to show up and to share your time and this space with me!
Things have been off the wall and I am so happy...2020-08-3106 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 71 - Piggy In The MiddleHey everyone and welcome to episode 71! I hope that you've been having an incredible week so far!
Today I am talking about allowing ourselves to be interjected into situations which do not concern us. This happens at times by choosing to involve ourselves in other peoples business and other times, people can lean on us to mediate and or try to have us handle a situation for them.
As nice as it is to be helpful, the issue that arises in scenarios like these is that one, we step out of our lane...2019-07-0507 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 70 - PowerHello all and happy Friday!! How are you today? I hope that you are all doing amazing and that your weekend is off to a great start! It's a long weekend here and we are getting a solid break from consistent rainy weather, and with that, I am pumped!!
Today's episode is based on a quote that I came across and it was talking about not allowing our current circumstances to dictate our mood and or how we feel. At the end of the day, regardless of what is going on in our lives or what is...2019-06-2809 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 69 - Nice!Hey everyone and welcome back to episode 69!
Before we dive in I just wanted to say thank you thank you for tuning in and I wanted to give a little update.
For those of you that have been listening along, I am due to greet my baby soon and with that, am going to be scaling back from five podcasts a week to two. In the meantime, as mentioned in previous posts, I am working on some other things that I am so super excited to share with you all!!
SO, back...2019-06-2404 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 68 - You Do YouHello all and happy Monday! I hope that your week is off to an awesome start!
In today's episode I wanted to talk about what you are doing to move the needle for yourself? To grow, to motivate, to inspire and so on! I chose to talk about some of the simple things that I have incorporated and am continuing to incorporate into my life to help myself, and I would LOVE to hear back from YOU!
Not just in regards to today's episode but for others as well! Shoot me a message and...2019-06-1108 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 67 - Say Who?Good morning all and happy Thursday! I hope that you're all doing incredible and I am super pumped to be here today!
This episode is all about who's standards you are choosing to live your life by. With the pressures to be accepted and loved, increased by our use of social platforms, it can become SO super easy to compromise our own standards and start adjusting to fall in line with the standards set by others.
If we looking for the best version of our self, high quality relationships and happiness though, we absolutely...2019-06-0607 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 66 - Pt. 5Hello everyone and welcome back for the final part of my origin story! I hope that by sharing this story, you have been able to gain a deeper insight as to who I am and what has inspired me to be here with you!
I look forward to what the future has in store and continuing this journey with you! Have an incredible day!!2019-06-0509 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 65 - Origin Story Pt. 4Hello everyone! Thank you SOOOO much for tuning in and happy Friday! I hope that you've been having an incredible week!
This is the second last part of my origin story and I am super excited as we are in the solutions! That's the BEST part! I am looking forward to continuing on with new content next week and as always, am incredibly grateful to be sharing this time with you!
I will upload part 5 this evening and will be back on Monday! Until then, have a fabulous weekend and take care! 2019-05-3111 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 64 - Origin Story Pt. 3As I mentioned moments ago, here is episode three of my origin story! I am happy to be breaking into the changes that eventually took place and how much they truly affected myself and my life in more ways than I could have EVER imagined!
I am hopeful that by being transparent with you all that you're able to feel like you're getting to know me better! Thank you for allowing me to spend this time with you today and I look forward to connecting with you all tomorrow!2019-05-3011 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 63 - Origin Story Pt. 2Good morning everyone! Welcome to part two of my origin story and as always, thank you for tuning in!
I hope that you're having an incredible day and week! I thank you for your patience and I hope that you are enjoying the podcast so far! I will be uploading another episode straight away and will be back tomorrow with part four. I am going to wrap up the origin story this week and behind the scenes, am continuing to work on some other projects for you all!
For now, I am off to...2019-05-3011 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 62 - Origin Story Pt. 1Good morning everyone and my sincerest apologies for not getting this up sooner. I was having some issues with the recording lengths and finally after several attempts, I've sorted things. Thank you for your patience and here is part 1 of my origin story!
I thank you all for tuning in and I am hopeful that this story will give you a deeper insight into my story and into what has shaped me as an individual and provides some background as to how my journey has unfolded and ultimately led me here.
I hope that...2019-05-2713 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 61 - Winner Winner!!Hello all and welcome to episode 61! Thank you for tuning in today!
Have you ever worked incredibly hard towards a goal and or outcome, only to have it go sideways or not pan out the way that you had planned and or envisioned? In all honesty, how easily did self doubt, fear and or inadequacy creep up? Probably light speed! It makes it so easy to give up on ourselves in those moments however it is crucial in those times that we look to where we started and celebrate how far we have come!!!
...2019-05-2506 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 60 - Feelin' Like.....Welcome everyone to episode 60!
Have you ever hears the saying "Whatever we do we do for a feeling"? That's what the focus of today's podcast is. It inspired me because it fits SO incredibly well with excessive behaviours. Typically we end up caught in a pattern of excessive behaviour either trying to recapture and or discover a feeling and or to numb out feelings.
It is amazing what we will do for a feeling! I know for myself, I lived in a cycle of insanity for a long long time. I was hopeful...2019-05-2307 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 59 - Knowledge Equals GrowthHello everyone and good morning! How are you doing today? I hope fabulous! The sun us shining here - FINALLY - and I am SO incredibly grateful!
Welcome to episode 59!! Today I am focusing on the importance of knowledge as it truly is the key to growth! Think back to when you were a child and began learning say the alphabet. It starts out simply being able to identify letters and then learning their sounds. From that, you learn how to identify words, write your name, read and then construct sentences, perhaps write poetry, convey your...2019-05-2206 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 58 - Decision TimeHello everyone and welcome back! I hope that you all had a great weekend!, It was a long weekend here and we made the most of it despite the delayed warm weather that we are having. Thank you all for tuning in to today's episode!
I was inspired today by a quote by Tony Robbins and it is "A real decision is measured by the fact that you've taken a new action. If there's no action, you truly haven't decided."
How true is that?! I know for myself that procrastination, fear and a lack of...2019-05-2104 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 57 - I Said I Would TryGood morning all and happy Friday! Thank you SO much for tuning in today and I hope that your day is off to an incredible start! I was going to post my origin story today but ultimately decided that I wanted to put a little more time into it, so I will be posting it next week.
Today I wanted to talk about the impact of our speech on the outcome of things in our lives. I know that sometimes things like that come off sounding hokey, but TRUST ME when I say, it has a HUGE...2019-05-1710 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 56 - Stunted GrowthHey everyone and welcome to today's episode where we are talking about stunted growth.Â
This was something that was important for me to talk about as it was very prevalent in my growth and transitions.Â
What I came to discover with my addiction was that most of my strategies and coping mechanisms were stunted to a time in my life where my addiction really started to form. With that, although they would have served me well at that stage in my life, they were no longer serving my however I was in the dark about that. I could not figure ou...2019-05-1604 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 55 - Desperate MeasuresHappy Wednesday and welcome to episode 55!
Today I wanted talk about just how far we are willing to go to create change, get motivated, get fired up and to get where we want!
I truly believe that you are capable of ANYTHING!! Seriously though! I truly do! When I was growing up my Father would tell me 'anything worth having requires effort". I know that to be very true from first hand life experience, as I am sure many do.
Once ignorance is no longer bliss as we have seen...2019-05-1509 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 54 - Underneath It AllHello everyone and welcome to today's episode where I wanted to talk about the truth of what existed underneath the mask that I wore for so long during the throws of my addiction.
I worked incredibly hard to put on a pretty mask so that the world would not be able to see the real me and what fuelled me every day... sadness, anger, insecurity, guilt, self pity, self loathing, FEAR, uncertainty and so on.... all great things right?! The fact of the matter was that all my efforts were for not as people could still...2019-05-1407 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 53 - Barrier TimeHappy Monday guys! I hope the weekend was awesome and that the week is off to a great start for everyone! Thank you so much for tuning in to episode 53!
Today is a short and simple one. YOU have dreams. YOU have goals. YOU have a desired quality of life. DO NOT allow someone else to rob you of that! Set your barriers and keep them strong!2019-05-1403 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 52 - EmulateGood morning and welcome to episode 52! Today's topic is emulation.
This is a big one for it is one of the best ways for us to ensure speedy progress and also lessen the pitfalls that we may encounter along the way. By looking to those who have achieved the same goals that we wish to hit, we can then utilize their journey as a road map so to speak. This helps us maintain direction that is not only proven to work, but it also saves us time and energy by being able to avoid spending time and...2019-05-1007 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 51 - Great MindsHello and welcome to episode 51! Today's topic is: Don't Share YOUR Big Dreams With Small Minded People!
When we have a dream, it is imperative to nurture it in every way that we can and a HUGE part of bringing our dreams to life, is surrounding ourselves with people who are going to see our vision and support us in our quest! There are those in our lives that we assume will support us no matter what, however, if you haven't already, you may find that some of these people in our lives are some of the...2019-05-0907 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 50 - Decisions DecisionsHello and welcome back for episode 50!!!! Today's topic is: Change IS as EASY as making a decision!
I am sure that there are some... perhaps many, that would beg to differ! The simple truth is that it is honestly that easy! Once we make the decision, we are FINALLY able to start moving in a forward direction and gain momentum which will allow us to see the change through!
Think about it! Have you say ever considered leaving a job for a different or better opportunity but were faced with some uncertainty on whether to...2019-05-0806 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 49 - Lock & KeyHello everyone and thanks for tuning in to episode 49!
Our past is a funny thing and can serve us OR hinder us, depending on how we want to look at it and utilize it.
I don't know about you but my past was full of fears, anxieties, failures, limiting beliefs and so on. ALL the good stuff!! Based on my past experiences I was too afraid to step out of my comfort zone to try something new... anything new. I truly believed that I had been dealt my lot in life and not...2019-05-0705 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 48 - Fact vs FictionHappy Monday everyone! I hope that you all had a great weekend! Welcome to episode 48! Today I wanted to talk about fact vs fiction when it comes to our emotions and the facts of our situation.
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you are feeling anxious and or overwhelmed over a situation or scenario that has not actually come to fruition? I know that I have! Every single time I have come to realize that the situation (my reality) did not match my emotions. At the end of the day it became a...2019-05-0605 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 47 - Is That REALLY You?Happy Friday everyone! Thank you for tuning in for episode 47! Today I wanted to talk a bit about self perception and how it affects how we are perceived in the world.
Some of us are excellent at putting on a mask when we are out in the world. So much so that people end up being intensely shocked when they eventually come to know who we really are. Rarely though are we able to keep up our facade forever though. Eventually cracks start to appear and our true selves begin to ooze out into the light.
2019-05-0309 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 46 - Authentically YouHey everyone! Thank you for stopping by and tuning in today! I wanted to touch on authenticity today because I know from my own experience, I found it difficult to be authentic for a large part of my life. Some people may not understand why and honestly, it was because I was filled with fear, self doubt and had incredibly low self esteem. I felt judged and undeserving of many things.
Living in today's day and age it is also incredibly easy to falsify ones looks and the appearance of their lives. This creates room for false...2019-05-0305 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 45 - I'll Tear Them DownHello everyone! I hope that your day is off to a great start and thank you for tuning in and allowing me to share this time with you today!
In this episode, I wanted to focus on a behaviour that I used to partake in and for the longest time, was completely unaware of it and the damage it was doing to myself and my relationships. It is a self sabotaging behaviour that stemmed from self defence.
Basically in order to protect myself, I would lash out at those around me before they had...2019-05-0110 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 44 - Are You Insane?!Welcome everyone to today's episode where the topic is focused on insanity! Living in several cycles of insanity used to be a total normal thing for me and the worst of it was, was that I was completely oblivious! Not only to the fact that it was such a part of my life, but also the destruction it was creating in my life. Insanity does not have to be the worst that you can think. Rather it can be very deceitful, especially when it comes to those of us that struggle and or have struggled with excessive behaviours and...2019-04-3008 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 43 - What Are You Waiting For?Hey everyone and thank you for tuning in to today's episode!
Today I wanted to talk about procrastination essentially. This episode is entitled 'What Are You Waiting For?' as I have found in my own personal experience and through the experiences of others that at times, we can get very focused on waiting for the "right" time and or become discouraged at the time with assume it will take us to create change, take a risk, go for a goal, etc.
The quote that got me thinking is "Never give up on a...2019-04-2908 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 42 - What's Your Motive?Hey guys and thank you for tuning in today! I wanted to talk about motive today. Specifically your motive when it comes to connecting with others be it for business or personal. Bottom line, there are a million motives that one can have however, if they are genuine and stem from the desire to truly serve others, I promise that the fruits you will gain will be ten fold of that than if they stem from a place of self.
Have a great one guys and we will talk soon112019-04-2706 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 41 - YOU & THEMHey everyone and welcome to episode 41! Thank you for tuning in today!
I wanted to take a minute and talk about the concept of you are who you hang with. At one point in my life, I was completely oblivious as to how sick I was and how toxic my relationships were. I truly thought that there was nothing wrong with the negative thinking and speaking, the limiting thoughts and talk and or with the absolutely destructive behaviours.
Looking back on my past, I can see very clearly the cycles that were feeding setback...2019-04-2608 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 40 - Failure OR OpportunityWelcome to episode 40 where the topic is failure.
Traditionally we are taught to look at failure as a negative thing. The incredible Dean Graziosi taught me that failure is not a bad thing! In fact, it is a great learning tool, if we are willing to shift our perspective of what it means. This mindset is a simple yet HUGE difference between successful and unsuccessful people! Here it is... Failure is an opportunity to LEARN! We can use it to look at our design, our process and see where we can tweak things to ensure a different...2019-04-2404 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 39 - Is That A Reflection?Hello and welcome back! After solving some issues with one of my programs, we are back on track! Thank you for tuning in to episode 39 in which the topic is titled "Is That A Reflection?" What inspired this topic for me was a pattern that I began to notice personally when people began to change.
When we start to take control of our lives and start creating positive change, we believe that those in our lives are going to be happy for us! That they will be there cheering us on and applauding the shifts that...2019-04-2406 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 38 - Happiness In All The Wrong PlacesWelcome back for episode 38! Today's topic is how happiness if actually found within despite some of our best efforts to find in in others and in things. Instant gratification feels great in the moment however it never lasts and never actually fills the void. When we learn to invest in things that truly fill our souls and inspire us, then we begin to find happiness that lasts and that we can continue to nurture and expand!2019-04-2005 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 37 - Sweet and SimpleHello and thank you for tuning in! Today's episode is short and sweet! The topic of choice? A simple way to keep the spark in your intimate relationship!
Have a super fab day and remember to keep it simple!2019-04-2005 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 36 - Tight RopeDO NOT ALLOW YOURSELF TO BE DEFINED BY OTHER PEOPLES STANDARDS OR OPINIONS!!
"Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are."
It is absolutly within your right and control to shed the standards of those around you and be true to yourself!!!! Not only will it improve your quality of life and the quality of life for those around you, it will literally allow you to make HUGE shifts in your life!
I that you are all having an incredible day and thank you for...2019-04-2008 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 35 - Bring On The PainHello and welcome, welcome welcome!! I hope that you are all well and thank you for tuning in to join me today!
Today I wanted to really talk about the saying "Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional" For a LONG LONG time I lived in a mindset where life happened to me and was always working against me. I suffered heaps and looking back now, I fully accept and understand that it was all at my doing! Whilst in that mindset, it was just par for the course that everything was a result of a person, place...2019-04-2007 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 34 - Celebrate YOUR RelationshipsHey everyone and welcome back for episode 34!! Today I wanted to talk about something that hit me like a ton of bricks earlier this week... You see, I have one relationship in particular that I struggle greatly with. This person is one that plays a HUGE role in my life while simultaneously missing the mark in that regard. It has taken me a VERY long time to accept that this person was never going to be who I thought that they should be, nor who I need them to be. Coming to that realization was incredibly painful. Even today...2019-04-2009 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 33 - Appease MeGood morning everyone and thank you for tuning in to today's episode! The topic today is appeasement and despite how sometimes, it can be beneficial, when it becomes excessive in its use, it then begins to pose a HUGE threat to our happiness, well being, our authenticity and to our relationships. There is something to be said for choosing not to "rock the boat" from time to time, however as individuals, we all have different needs, wants and desires for our own appeasement and happiness and when we start to appease someone too much, we start to shut parts...2019-04-1408 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 32 - Find YOUR WhyHello and here we are for episode 32!! Today we are talking about the importance of finding YOUR why as well as how to uncover your true why! The first time I heard this concept I thought it was incredible! I always thought that I knew what my driving force was in life but as I went through the process that I am going to share with you today, I can tell you that I had layers of superficial whys that were covering up my true why.
In order to find and maintain the momentum that is required...2019-04-1309 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 31 - Everything IS TemporaryHappy Friday everyone and thanks for tuning in to episode 31 where today's topic is, everything is temporary and how it can be so incredibly helpful to remember that! Times get tough and we all experience happiness, sadness, greatness "failures" and the like. It can be so easy, especially when we are in a time of adversity, to end up feeling as though things may never change... as though perhaps we are doomed to remain in a state much less than where we would like to be. This is where it is crucial to take a breath and remind ourselves...2019-04-1211 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 30 - Trust The ProcessWelcome everyone! In today's episode, episode 30, I wanted to talk about the importance of trusting the process.
We live in a society littered with instant gratification which despite feeling great in the moment, can also end up creating a wealth of disappointment, fear, regret and uncertainty amongst other things. When we can acknowledge that it took us time to get where we currently are, then it's that much easier to accept that it is going to take us time to then get where we want to be. Trusting the process also helps us enjoy the journey...2019-04-1209 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 29 - Baby StepsHello all and welcome to episode 29 of Success After Excess! Today I wanted to talk about baby steps!
I don't know about you, but I know on many occasions, I have tried to inflict change at mach speed in my life, only to watch it crash and burn equally as fast as I tried to bring it to fruition! With that said, sometimes change is instantaneous as are the catalysts to create it, however in my own personal experience it is easier to break things down into digestible pieces rather than try to conquer the big picture...2019-04-1212 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 28 - Are We Teachable?Good morning everyone and welcome to episode 28 where we are talking about the importance of remaining teachable. There is a saying that goes "If we are not growing then we are dying". When we close ourselves off to the idea of learning, then we are also closing ourselves off from the ability to grow! There is always something that we can learn and although we may not always agree with certain notions, by remaining open minded and teachable, we are still able to utilize anything that we learn to help up grow. Have an incredibly amazing day and thank...2019-04-0906 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 27 - InventoryHello all and welcome to episode 27!! Today I wanted to talk to you guys about inventory. Any successful business takes inventory regularly and I know before I started on my journey in recovery and personal development, I was the master at taking others people's inventory!
What I have come to learn though is that taking the inventory of others serves no other purpose other than to feed my own distraction and to also bring myself down. With that though comes the importance of regularly taking my own personal inventory. Like any successful business, I want to...2019-04-0810 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 26 - Communication BreakdownWelcome to episode 26! We are talking about technology today and obviously how amazing it is, along with some of the potential pitfalls that it can bring in regards to our ability to truly connect on our relationships. I hope that you guys enjoy and thank you for tuning in! Have an amazing day!2019-04-0610 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 25 - Quality ProblemsWelcome back for episode 25! Thanks for tuning in today! Today is all about elevating our problems. In the last episode I spoke about an attitude of gratitude and how one thing that would happen with it, would be the appearance of higher quality problems. When we are operating with excessive behaviours we tend to get stuck in cycles that include low quality problems which are detrimental to our happiness, but also keep us stuck in patterns that continually keep us down and hold us back. When we are able to shift our mindset, we can shift our perception and...2019-04-0505 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 24 - Attitude Of GratitudeWelcome every one!! Here we go with episode 24 which is focused on GRATITUDE!!!!
Attitude is everything! If you want to change your perception of the world, the fastest way to do so is to change your attitude! The BEST way that I have found is to switch to an attitude of gratitude.
I understand that life can be trying and that we all face a variety of hardships along the way and with that, we are going to have hard days. That is part of the human experience. What can happen though is that...2019-04-0411 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 23 - Pass The PastGood morning and thanks for tuning in to Success After Excess!! Welcome to episode 23 where the past is the past! It can be so easy for us to fall into the trap of looking back to what once was and contemplating how we could have done things differently and or over analyzing things. There's absolutely nothing wrong with looking at a situation or time in our life to see where we could ensure that we don't repeat unwanted behaviours and or outcomes, but it does become problematic when we start to dwell in our past! That is where we...2019-04-0304 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 22 - Guilty Pleasures!Hey everyone and thanks for tuning in to episode 22! I am super excited about today's episode! I'll be talking about why "guilty pleasures" are different than excessive behaviours and why YOU SHOULD STOP calling them guilty. I WANT YOU TO INDULGE!!!! Enjoy and as always, I hope that you are having a phenomenal day!2019-04-0304 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 21 - Play The PartGood morning everyone and welcome to episode 21 of Success after Excess!! Today's' topic is about being honest! Sometimes we play a part to sell the world on who we want it to think that we are. It can be for many reasons too. For me it was trying to pull the wool over people's eyes so to speak as I did;'t want the world to see who I really was! The fact of the matter was was that I thought I was doing a fab job when in reality, it was glaringly obvious that I was in trouble.2019-03-3004 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 20 - Motion IS Emotion!!Welcome to episode 20!!!! Thank you for stopping in and tuning in to Success After Excess! Today I wanted to talk about motion and the powerful effect that it has on our emotion. This is something that I learned about from the incredible Tony Robbins.
It is truly amazing what we are able to make our bodies do and the strength our actions have on our state! For example, you tell yourself that you are sad and physically do things to encourage that emotion, it is amazing just how quickly you can take yourself there. Especially if...2019-03-3004 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 19 - IntentionsGood morning and welcome to episode 19! Today I wanted to talk about intentions and why it is so important to set them each day. Have you ever had one of those days where you say, wake up late and that is a catalyst for a domino effect that continues through the rest of your day? I know I have! They have never been pleasant and it easily becomes overwhelming, and very easy to give into negative thoughts and intentions.
If we start our day by setting the tone with positive intentions, it helps us avoid falling into...2019-03-2809 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 18 - Not Enough TimeHello and welcome back to episode 18!!
Have you ever found yourself feeling as though there are just not enough hours in the day? Maybe you've even said it to yourself? I know that I have! I began to feel as though time was elusive... It was this ever moving thing that for whatever reason, I just could not utilize enough of.
After stumbling across a post, my notions around the concept of time started to change. I came to realize that my personal time management was just not suited to serve me very well...2019-03-2707 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 17 - Be Kind To YourselfWelcome to episode 17 everyone! Thanks for tuning in today!
Have you ever been learning something new, challenging yourself, working through something and at some point, find yourself becoming frustrated with the process and or with yourself? I know I have and honestly, there are times that I still do. There are many reasons why this happens for people and one of the best pieces of advice that I have been told, is to be gentle with yourself and kind to yourself!
Chances are very likely that you didn't get where you are today overnight...2019-03-2603 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 16 - You Are NOT A MachineHey guys! Welcome back for episode 16 where we are talking about self care. We live in such a busy day and age and can easily become overwhelmed. Between work, house care, relationships, children, extra curricular activities, social media, etc it is not hard to see where we can become worn out and sometimes start wishing for a pause button!
With that, let's talk about taking a break and taking care of ourselves so that we can in turn better serve ourselves and the world around us!! 2019-03-2507 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 15 - Power Is YoursWelcome to episode 15 which is also part two to episode 14!!
This episode is all about PERMISSION!!! Stop waiting for the right time or the approval from someone close to you! You absolutely DO NOT NEED IT!!
This is YOUR life to live so live it passionately and do YOU according to YOU!!! You deserve it and you are worth it so go out there and get it!!2019-03-2107 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 11 - Say What?!FINALLY!!!!!! Here we are with episode 11!! I am so grateful that I was able to work out the technical difficulties that I was having with this episode and get it up here for you guys!!
This episode is talking about the reality of gauging our success. It is so easy to look at other people, especially those with great success, and justify why they are where they are and why we may not be.
It was a quote that I had come across that sparked the idea for this podcast and the message was: You...2019-03-2007 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 14 - Stories We TellHey guys!! Kristen here from Success After Excess! Thank you for stopping by today!
Today's episode is part 1 of a two part series and episode 15 will tie things up tomorrow.
We are talking about stories today!! Stories are incredibly powerful... especially the stories that we tell ourselves. These stories are generally ones that have been ingrained in us from a very young age. Despite being able to find strength from these stories, in many cases, and very much in my own experience, these stories were loaded with limiting self beliefs, fear, doubt, self...2019-03-1908 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 13 - Be True To Your WordWelcome everyone! I was hoping to sort out lost episode 11, but alas, am still having difficulties with it. So here is episode 13 instead!
This episode is talking about the effects of being true to your word. In my past when I lived in excess and was limited by my own excessive behaviours, I was rarely true to my word. When I started to turn things around, it became apparent just how crucial this aspect was. Not only did it help keep me accountable, but it truly helped me to rebuild and repair relationships that I had...2019-03-1708 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 12 - Journaling and WHY You Should Do It1Hello everyone and welcome to episode 12! You may be wondering what happened to number 11 and the long and short of it is... technical difficulties! I am hopeful that I will have them resolved soon enough to bring you number 11 by tomorrow. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
So as we skip ahead into this episode, I am talking about keeping a daily journal ,how it has impacted my life and why I KNOW IT WILL change YOURS!! As always, thank you for tuning in to Success After Excess and have a good one!2019-03-1709 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 10 - ChoicesWelcome welcome welcome!!! Here we are for episode 10!!! It is straight to the point and one of my favourite reminders to catch myself when things have an opportunity to go south so to speak. Do you want to have an easy way to diffuse a disagreement? Perhaps in the heat of it all, you can feel the temperature rising and want a way to bite your tongue? Maybe it's a situation where there's a potential negative interaction between you and a complete stranger?! A simple little practice that I PROMISE will give HUGE bang for its buck, is...2019-03-1604 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 9 - Mind My BehaviourWelcome back to Success After Excess! Thank you for tuning in to episode 9 where we talk about what may seem simple in concept, yet in the midst of excessive behaviours, can make for quite the battle ground!
The topic today is "I choose the behaviour, I choose the consequence." This is personally something that I at one point, couldn't even try to wrap my head around! I was far too busy justifying my poor choices, actions and or lack thereof. Looking back now though... it is incredible to witness the impact of one tiny little shift! I...2019-03-1605 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 8 - Talk Your Way Out Of ItHey everyone! Welcome to episode 8!!
Today I am talking about where we direct our focus. A big excessive behaviour that used to take up WAY TOO MUCH of my time, was trying to be the mater and commander of other peoples lives. I would put so much focus and energy into what I thought they should be, could be, would be and so on, without even realizing what kind of impact it was having on my life.
I've come to recognize the benefits of putting my talk to better use and am looking...2019-03-1307 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 7 - Value YOUR TimeWelcome to episode 7 guys and thank you for tuning in to Success After Excess today!
This one is very short and sweet! Value YOUR time and DO NOT be afraid to make others aware of its worth! Time is precious and extremely valuable! Use it wisely and ensure that you are using it the way that you want to, not the way that some in our life may try to dictate how you should be using it!
I hope that you guys are having an incredible day and I look forward to seeing you...2019-03-1208 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 6 - Allying With AdversityHello everyone and welcome to episode 6!! When you are faced with adversity, what is your normal reaction? Do you have an onset of fear and or anxiety? Perhaps it creates some uncertainty in your life or maybe you shut down. Whatever your reaction to it is, I can guarantee that you are not alone in your thoughts and feelings! What I am talking about today is why you should ally with your adversities!!! I know it might sound crazy but I promise, you're going to love the why!
Thanks for tuning in and have a great...2019-03-1210 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 5 - Comparison is a KillerWelcome back for episode 5!! So a HUGE behaviour that has caused major disruption in so many lives, is comparison. Today I am talking about the dangers of engaging in this behaviour. The danger to your self esteem, quality of life and ability to be fulfilled.
My key line to catching myself when it comes to this "buddy" popping up is
"Don't compare your insides with other people's outsides."
Thank you for tuning in today and I hope that you enjoy!2019-03-1007 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 4 - Shifting Gears by Shifting Our FocusWelcome back for episode 4!! Thank you all for tuning in today!
In this podcast I am talking about the impact that shifting our focus and energy towards our strengths rather than using them to improve our "weaknesses".
I was introduced to this concept through one of my most regarded public figures and honestly, it was such a revelation for me, I couldn't wait to share it with you guys!
Enjoy and I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this notion! Have an incredible day!2019-03-0805 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 3 - Practicing PatiencePatience is a virtue right?! Today, practicing patience is the hot topic! Thanks for tuning in and I hope that you enjoy!2019-03-0707 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 2 - They Don't Know Your WorthIn this episode I am talking about putting the measure of our own worth, in the hands of other people.
It is something that can easily happen to a person especially if there is struggle with self esteem and or if we are stuck in a caregiver/people pleasing role.2019-03-0705 minSuccess After ExcessEpisode 1 - Where It All BeganWelcome to my first episode of Success After Excess! Today I am talking about the start of my journey from excess to success! Thanks for tuning in and I look forward to seeing where we go from here!2019-03-0605 min