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We often talk about the importance of planning ahead–and sticking to the plan. But we also advocate for mindfulness: being attuned to your experience in the present moment. But what if being in the moment means you don’t feel like sticking to the plan? Which should you honor?
Show Notes
We often talk about the importance of planning ahead–and sticking to the plan. But we also advocate for mindfulness: being attuned to your experience in the present moment. But what if being in the moment means you don’t feel like sticking to the plan? Which should you honor?
In this episode, we explore the pros and cons of sticking to the schedule vs. going with the flow. It all comes down to finding a healthy balance between structure and flexibility.
Takeaways:
Takeaways:
- Honoring your needs and wants in the moment can be a powerful tool in your journey to create change – so don’t forget to pay attention to them.
- Making and sticking to a plan can keep you from getting derailed by in-the-moment impulses that aren’t aligned with your goals.
- Modifying your plans (rather than abandoning them altogether) can be a way to respect your in-the-moment reality AND your long-term objectives.
Lab Experiment:
- Making and sticking to a plan can keep you from getting derailed by in-the-moment impulses that aren’t aligned with your goals.
- Modifying your plans (rather than abandoning them altogether) can be a way to respect your in-the-moment reality AND your long-term objectives.
Lab Experiment:
Apply the tenets of “flexible planning” to your goal or project
- Make sure you have clearly defined goals.
- Make short-term plans.
- Listen to your gut.
- Have a measurable way to track your progress.
- Don’t force it.
- Make short-term plans.
- Listen to your gut.
- Have a measurable way to track your progress.
- Don’t force it.
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Host
Monica Reinagel
Monica Reinagel has been helping people create healthier lives for more than 15 years through her Nutrition Diva podcast, books, online coaching programs and in-person workshops. As a licensed and board-certified nutritionist, her approach is grounded in science but is also practical and realistic. Monica is also a former professional opera singer.
What is Change Academy?
Learn how to cultivate a more productive mindset, form sustainable habits, and create a lifestyle that supports both your goals and your wellbeing with host, Monica Reinagel. Drawing on decades of expertise and experience, Monica provides guidance on navigating the challenging process of behavior change in a fun and accessible way. Learn more and find show notes for every episode at https://changeacademypodcast.com