Ep. 135 - Transform Your Perspective
Barb Knows Best - A podcast by Michelle Maros & Barb Schmidt - Tuesdays
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This week, Barb and Michelle are diving deep into the idea of reframing or shifting our minds from certain negative belief systems. For anyone who is stubborn, a perfectionist, a fixer, a pessimist, an overthinker, or a planner, this episode will especially resonate with you. Through cultivating awareness and transforming our self-talk, we can release our rigid thinking patterns and find joy in new opportunities.In this episode, Barb and Michelle discuss:Being flexible with your plans, ideas, and possibilities while focusing on what you truly valueWaiting to be flawless to pursue your goals will only postpone progressHolding onto always being right, everything being perfect, or things working out exactly as planned is an impossibly heavy burden to carryQuotes mentioned in this episode:“Be serious about the life you want to live, but don’t take yourself so seriously.” - Barb Schmidt "Notice how close perfection is to despair.” - Reverend Maurice Boyd “Your brain is like a super-computer, and your self-talk is the program it will run. Speak and behave what you want into existence.” - Jim KwikAlso, mentioned in this episode:What Made Maddy Run: The Secret Struggles and Tragic Death of an All-American Teen, by Kate FaganJim Kwik Follow us @MichelleMaros and @Peaceful_Barb and share your experiences with us @BarbKnowsBestPod or at Michellemaros.com/podcast. You can also find us on Substack at Love Notes by Michelle Maros and Peaceful Mind Peaceful Life.Click here for Barb’s book, The Practice. Don’t miss a thing, sign up for our newsletter, here!This episode is sponsored by Armoire, BetterHelp, Factor, Lumen, and Sunbasket.Armoire makes getting dressed easy. With a clothing rental membership from Armoire, build the perfect wardrobe with brands that are high quality, unique, and recommended just for you. Go to armoire.style/barbknowsbest to get up to 50% off your first month. BetterHelp is the world’s largest online therapy service—providing professional, afforable, and personalized therapy in a convenient online format. Go to betterhelp.com/barbknowsbest to get 10% off your first month. Factor’s fresh, chef-prepared meals take the guesswork out of eating healthy. Every meal uses thoughtfully sourced ingredients with no hormones, antibiotics, GMOs, or additives. Head over to factormeals.com/barbknowsbest50 to get 50% off your first box, plus 20% off your next month.Lumen is the world’s first handheld metabolic coach. It’s a device that measures your metabolism through your breath. And on the app, it lets you know if you’re burning fat or carbs, and gives you tailored guidance to improve your nutrition, workouts, sleep, and even stress management. Go to lumen.me/barbknowsbest to get 15% off your purchase. Sunbasket offers wholesome, nutritious, and delicious meal kits, delivered to your door. Each week, you can choose from a brand new selection of quick and easy meal kit recipes, with a wide variety of dietary options, plus dozens of snacks, salads, breakfast items, and more. Go to sunbasket.com/barbknowsbest to save $120 across your first 4 deliveries.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy