Are those unhealthy habits getting in your way? Too much scrolling, TV, or wine? You want to learn how you can stop doing the things that are getting in your way and start those healthy, soul-giving habits that you know will make your life amazing. Our guest today is going to tell us all about habit hacking so we can do just that!
Emily Nichols is the host of Self Transformed—a podcast redefining self-care through simple fitness, nutrition & mindset habit hacks for busy working moms. From her own struggles, Emily finally found the solutions to feeling empowered, confident, & how to live a healthy lifestyle that doesn’t feel hard or like another thing on your to-do list thru the power of HABITS!
In today’s episode, we discuss…
- Habits that are helping you vs. habits that are not serving you
- Excuses that come up for you from guilt and all the “shoulds” in your life
- Stress, overwhelm, and anxiety of trying to be the perfect mom
- How we can start if bad habits are taking over and getting in our way
- The importance of starting very small with habits in order to achieve real change
- Habit hacking in a three-step process
- The stories that we tell ourselves about what it means to change our habits and what changes mean for our family
- The start-quit cycle and how to get past it for good
- Starting with one small step at a time instead of an all-or-nothing mentality
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Show Notes
Hey, hey friend! Welcome to Episode #76 of The Secrets of Supermom Show!
This episode is sponsored by The Supermom Society, the only membership of its kind that combines productivity training–so you can do more in less time–with parenting training–so you can confidently be the mom you dream to be. I want you to close your eyes and picture this:
- You start your month stress-free because you already planned out all the most important parts of your life
- Each week you plan out your perfect week knowing that you will stay consistent and accountable to YOU
- You create a life where you actually have more time to do the things you love
- You have personal productivity systems in place that make you a happier and more present mom
- Each month you learn new ways to uplevel your parenting in ways you never honestly thought possible
- And you are doing it all with a group of amazing women who totally have your back and totally want to see you succeed!
I believe that an intentional plan, productivity strategy, and a little parenting magic will change your life. I believe it so much that I created The Supermom Society with moms just like you in mind.
The Supermom Society is a private community for busy moms that want to do more in less time. Get strategies, community, clarity, and all the support you need to be a positive, present mom and a productive human in whatever life brings to the table. Each month you will walk away with a plan for your next month (and even next quarter and year), new time management and parenting skills, and all your questions answered from a group of moms who are ready to beat burnout and stay happy in the process.
I can’t wait to show you what it’s like to have more time, less stress, and a community to hold you up. Head to www.thesupermomsociety.com for all the details!
Alright, y’all, I know y’all love learning about habits because they are some of our most popular episodes. You want to learn how you can stop doing the things that are getting in your way and start those healthy, soul-giving habits that you know will make your life better. Our guest today is going to tell us all about how to do just that!
Emily Nichols is the host of Self Transformed—a podcast redefining self-care through simple fitness, nutrition & mindset habit hacks for busy working moms. From her own struggles, Emily finally found the solutions to feeling empowered, confident, and how to live a healthy lifestyle that doesn’t feel hard or like another thing on your to-do list thru the power of HABITS!
Emily is now on a mission to redefine self-care and equip other women with these sustainable tools to help transform your life from the inside out and start putting yourself first without the guilt.
Emily is also a wife, #boymom, Certified Personal Trainer, Orangetheory Coach, Behavior Change Specialist, Whole30 Coach, & Taco Tuesday Enthusiast.
I am excited for you to meet Emily!
Habit Hacking with Emily Nichols
Today we discuss…
- Habits that are helping you vs. habits that are not serving you
- Excuses that come up for you from guilt and all the “shoulds” in your life
- Stress, overwhelm, and anxiety of trying to be the perfect mom
- How we can start if bad habits are taking over and getting in our way
- Sometimes, the easiest place to start is with your basic needs (water, food, movement)
- The importance of starting very small with habits in order to achieve real change
- Habit hacking in a three-step process
- The magic of habit stacking (as opposed to multi-tasking!)
- The importance of celebrating your accomplishments, even the tiniest ones, when it comes to habit change
- Mom guilt and some ways to start overcoming it
- Talking to yourself like a friend instead of berating or cutting yourself down
- The stories that we tell ourselves about what it means to change our habits and what changes mean for our family
- The start-quit cycle and how to get past it for good
- Starting with one small step at a time instead of an all-or-nothing mentality
