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When motivation fades, most people stop showing up, sometimes even quit â but real growth happens in the quiet, unseen moments of consistency.
In this episode, we talk about practical tools and mindset shifts to help you stay consistent even when you donât feel motivated.
Learn how to refocus, reset, and rebuild your rhythm through your healthy habits that last. Healthy habits support and serve us through self-discipline and consistency long after motivation fades.
XO,
Shannon
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In this episode we break down the difference between motivation and discipline, and why motivation alone will never carry you through lasting change.
If youâve ever felt stuck in the cycle of starting strong, but then inevitably find yourself quitting - this conversation will help you shift your perspective and find a more reliable way forward.
Youâll discover:
Why motivation is unreliable for long-term growth.
How discipline builds confidence and self-trust.
Practical tips to make self-discipline feel doable and sustainable.
Plus, I include a few journaling prompts to help you reflect on where youâve been relying on motivation - and how you can begin building self-discipline into your daily life now.
Tip: If you're ready to make consistency easier, grab my Energy Boost Guide - it's full of 5-minute resets that will help you recharge and show up even when motivation runs low.
XO,
Shannon
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This episode is one of encouragement for anyone who feels âbehindâ when comparing their life to others.
I want to remind you that growth doesnât have to be visible to be real.
Youâre not behind. You're further than you realize, and confidence comes when you honor your progress instead of measuring it against others'.
I share simple reflection prompts to help you spot your growth, celebrate it, and step into confidence without waiting for outside validation.
Stop letting comparison steal your joy, step into your confidence and claim it intentionally.
XO,
Shannon
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2025: Hello / Goodbye Playlist
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6jv87DuQfexSEWCA6BcRrB?si=Z_RLfEYeQOigmba78oUFGw
Feeling stuck in comparison?
This episode will help you break free from measuring yourself against everyone elseâs highlight reel and start building confidence in your own growth.
We talk about why comparison sneaks in, how it drains your energy, and the simple shifts that help you replace comparison with clarity. Plus, Iâll share a practical exercise to remind you how much progress youâve actually madeâeven if no one else sees it.
If youâve been feeling âbehind,â this conversation is for you.
XO,
Shannon
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Grit (Book): https://amzn.to/48BmNflÂ
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Saying âyesâ can feel like the easier option, but every "yes" is also a "no" to something else.
In this episode of A Fresh Start, we explore how to make choices without guilt, align your "yes" with your true values, and protect your time and energy in the process.
If youâve ever struggled with overcommitting, people-pleasing, or feeling guilty for saying "no," this conversation will help you pause and reflect on what you actually want to prioritize. Youâll learn simple ways to shift from reactive decisions to intentional ones, so that your "yes" becomes powerful and purposeful.
What Youâll Learn in This Episode:
Why every "yes" automatically becomes a "no" to something else
How to release guilt around saying "no"
Ways to align your decisions with your values and goals
A healthier framework for boundaries and commitments
Something to think about: Where in your life do you need to start saying "no" so your "yes" can mean more?
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2025: Hello / Goodbye Playlist
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6jv87DuQfexSEWCA6BcRrB?si=Z_RLfEYeQOigmba78oUFGw
New seasons often spark the desire for change, but what if you could tap into that fresh-start energy anytime?
In this episode, we talk about how to give yourself permission to reset, no matter what the calendar says â and why the back-to-school season can be a powerful reminder that you are allowed to start over as often as you need.
This is your encouragement to stop waiting for the âperfect time,â and start making small, meaningful shifts today.
XO,
Shannon
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2025: Hello / Goodbye Playlist
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6jv87DuQfexSEWCA6BcRrB?si=Z_RLfEYeQOigmba78oUFGw
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Miss Congeniality (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Miss-Congeniality-Sandra-Bullock/dp/B002R5HQDKÂ
Whether you have kids or not, the back-to-school season feels like a natural reset.
In this episode, I walk you through how to use this time of year to refresh your routines, simplify your schedule, and build habits that stick â without falling into the âdo everything at onceâ trap.
Youâll learn how to align your energy with your priorities, make small changes that compound over time, and set yourself up for a calmer, more productive season.
If youâre ready for a fresh start, this episode will give you the exact framework to make it happen.
XO,
Shannon
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2025: Hello / Goodbye Playlist
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6jv87DuQfexSEWCA6BcRrB?si=Z_RLfEYeQOigmba78oUFGw
Do you ever find yourself saying 'yes' our of habit, only to regret it later? You're not alone.
In this episode, we talk about how to shift from overbooked to living on purpose so you can reclaim both your energy and peace without guilt.
Youâll walk away with a few gentle but powerful questions to help you make aligned decisions that protect your time, energy, and joy.
In this episode:
How to spot when youâve slipped into automatic 'yes'-mode
Why alignment isnât about doing less â itâs about doing what matters
Journal prompts to help you reset your calendar and commitments
XO,
Shannon
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2025: Hello / Goodbye Playlist
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6jv87DuQfexSEWCA6BcRrB?si=Z_RLfEYeQOigmba78oUFGw
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Do you feel spread thin, even though everything on your calendar seems âimportantâ?
In this episode, we explore the difference between being aligned and being overcommitted.
Youâll learn how to recognize when your 'yes' is actually holding you back and discover ways to reset your priorities using the IDT Method.
This is for the high-achievers, the helpers, and the quietly overwhelmed - you donât have to stay stuck in hustle mode. Protecting your energy and peace matters too.
In this episode, we cover:
Why we overcommit even when we know better
The subtle signs youâre overcommitted (and what to do)
What aligned action actually feels like
How to gently reset and protect your peace
XO,
Shannon
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2025: Hello / Goodbye Playlist
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If youâve been wondering whether youâre making progress or just spinning your wheels, this episode will help you see your growth clearly - even when no one else does.
if you have you ever looked around and thought, âAm I still stuck ⊠or am I just growing quietly behind the scenes?âItâs a hard question, and this episode is here to help you answer it with clarity and confidence.
In todayâs teaching episode, we break down:
The difference between being stuck vs. quietly growing
How to spot real, internal progress even when it's invisible to others
Why external validation canât define your timeline
The subtle signs that you're healing, becoming, and showing up more than you think
Youâll leave this episode feeling encouraged and equipped to trust your journey, even if it doesnât look loud, flashy, or fast.
XO,
Shannon
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Youâre Growing, Even If It Doesnât Feel Like It Yet
Do you ever feel like you're doing the work, but still stuck in place?
Like no matter how much effort you give, you're not seeing results fast enough?
This episode is for the quiet growers, the inner healers, and the high-achievers who constantly downplay their progress.
Inside this episode of A Fresh Start, weâre unpacking:
What real growth actually looks like (spoiler: itâs not always obvious)
How to recognize emotional and behavioral progress
The common mistake high-achievers make that keeps you feeling ânot enoughâ
Journal prompts to help you finally give yourself credit
If youâve been feeling like your efforts arenât paying off, this is your reminder that growth is happening, even when you canât see it yet.
Press play, and letâs walk through this together.
XO,
Shannon
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If youâve been feeling behind, stuck, or like your small efforts arenât adding up - this episode is here to remind you: youâre doing better than you think.
Whether you're working on healthier habits, healing your mindset, or just trying to keep up with life - itâs easy to miss the progress thatâs happening underneath the surface. Especially when comparison, self-doubt, or burnout creep in.
This episode is a permission slip to pause, reflect, and recognize how far youâve come. Because you might be showing up, growing, and thriving more than you realize.
In this episode, weâll talk about:
Why high-achievers often miss their own progress
How to notice (and celebrate) the small things that are actually big wins
A simple mindset reframe to reduce self-doubt
The one phrase to keep in your back pocket for tough days
XO,
Shannon
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2025: Hello / Goodbye Playlist
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Feeling stuck or unsure if your hard work is even making a difference? Youâre not alone.
In this episode, weâre talking about the quiet signs of personal growth that most people overlookâespecially high-achievers who are used to measuring progress in productivity or perfection.
If youâve been doing the work but still asking, âWhy donât I feel like Iâm getting anywhere?ââthis is the episode for you. Weâll walk through real, invisible signs that youâre growing, even when your life doesnât look all that different yet.
Whether youâre trying to stick to healthier habits, build self-confidence, or simply keep going when motivation fades, this is your reminder that you are moving forwardâeven when itâs subtle.
In this episode, youâll learn:
Unexpected signs that prove youâre growing (even if no one else notices yet)
Why itâs hard to trust progress you canât âseeâ yet
How to stop downplaying your effort and start giving yourself credit
A small shift that can help you rebuild trust in your own process
XO,
Shannon
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2025: Hello / Goodbye Playlist
Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/8b909d05-f1fa-4eba-88ff-c8571aac6c3e
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External progress is often an overflow of internal work.
People will congratulate and celebrate your achievements, often as if it happened quickly, when in reality it took years of commitment and dedication to growth and consistency that no one ever saw or recognized.
Invisible progress are the intangibles. How you handle your attitude, commitment, leadership, responses.
Success is far more than monetary. Define your own timeline and remember that the progress behind-the-scenes may be quiet, but it's steadiness will speak volumes in time.
XO,
Shannon
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Do you ever get discouraged working a goal?
Have you felt like it's impossible and even asked, 'What's the point?'
Goals take immense focus and commitment. It's often not the goal itself that's hard, but who we're required to become in the process.
The messy middle is just that, a defining season that shapes and forms us into what the goal and our future require.
Staying committed in this season is one of the best things you can do to become and achieve all you're working towards.
Let's talk about how to stay motivated even when it's hard.
XO,
Shannon
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Do you tend to notice "wins," or only areas for improvement?
It's important to celebrate the progress, not just critique the imperfections.
Every time you celebrate and recognize your progress and wins, you strengthen your inner voice's dialogue to speak positively and encouragingly.
Let's talk about some simple ways to do this regularly so you continue to set yourself up for success!
XO,
Shannon
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2025: Hello / Goodbye Playlist
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Do you ever feel shame, disappointment, or even failure when you don't achieve something you set out to do? Is this usually self-inflicted or caused by others?
We are all motivated differently, but focusing on our values and reasons behind the goal for fuel and focus will always be more effective in our success short and long-term than shame-based motivation.
Make it clear why you're establishing the goal, then track your progress and celebrate along the way!
XO,
Shannon
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2025: Hello / Goodbye Playlist
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Do you have an "all or nothing" mentality?
Do you constantly feel pressure to perform and be perfect to prove your worth?
I want to encourage you that doing your best doesn't mean doing it all. Every small step you take is worth celebrating.
The consistency and self-discipline you are instilling is one of the greatest habits!
You are worth the effort and showing up for, protect your peace and keep going.
XO,
Shannon
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2025: Hello / Goodbye Playlist
Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/8b909d05-f1fa-4eba-88ff-c8571aac6c3e
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Small habits count, but how do you do them?
You don't do them by trying to overhaul your whole life all at once.
Identify your anchor habits, be realistic, aware, and intentional consistently is going to get you success.
Let's talk about how to make small habits stick while also avoiding burnout.
XO,
Shannon
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Episode Mentions:
Darren Hardy - The Compound Effect (Book): https://amzn.to/4klaxmgÂ
James Clear - Atomic Habits (Book):Â https://amzn.to/3nfUvy7
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Do you ever feel frustrated that you're not further along?
Do you ever feel like you're constantly working and showing up, but don't see or notice the progress?
Don't give up. Your seemingly small efforts aren't insignificant. Your consistency will compound over time, you're further than you think.
Keep going.
XO,
Shannon
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2025: Hello / Goodbye Playlist
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