It's Your Time

Episode Notes: I am so excited to share some new changes and talk a bit about how coaching can help if you are feeling stuck.   The truth is - the discomfort of making changes in your life offers you the opportunity to feel more alive than ever - vs - staying stagnant in a life you just live day after day thinking there must be something more.   Listen today to hear just some of the ways it has wo...

Episode Notes: Todays topic stems from something that came up in a recent class with my group.   I think a number of you will benefit from hearing my take on the idea that you have to do it all. I hear this sentence from clients regarding work, I hear this sentence from clients when speaking about home life, and I've even told myself this sentence for both work and home. Listen today to learn how...

EPISODE NOTES: Change is the one constant in life, and in today's episode I want to talk to you about the three components that will help you make lasting change.   Awareness is always the first step.   Once you become aware of what you are currently thinking you will need curiosity and compassion.   Listen now to learn more about how the three work together.     IN THIS EPISODE: How to become awa...

NOTES: One thing I really have been reflecting on a lot recently is the idea of gratitude   I don't mean - pretend gratitude when you aren't happy.   I mean a true connection with gratitude - for the brain's benefit - where you truly focus on what is important to you, and where you feel most prosperous.   People who regularly practice gratitude, by taking time to notice and reflect upon the things...

EPISODE NOTES: I think you can agree - we love the feeling of accomplishment.   You know - when you can check off the list of things to do.   But let's be honest - we just add more to the list, and keep taking action - going and going and going.   If we don't take a break it's almost like we are someone one ice running in place and if you don't stop you are going to start going backwards. For myse...

This is such a great topic.   The decisions you make today will be the results you see tomorrow. You know something?   Every decision is optional.   What I mean is - everything in your life is a choice - even if it doesn't feel like it.   I can not tell you how important this statement is and how much it has changed my life.   It was the quote on my nameplate from Brooke Castillo when I went throu...

Today I want to talk to you about the importance of the questions you ask yourself.   The questions you ask will lead you to the results you currently have.   We want to ensure your questions are ones that will lead you to the results you want in your life.   Listen now to learn more. IN THIS PODCAST: QBQ - The Question Behind the Question Jim Kwik - Limitless Asking better questions Passive Actio...

Have I got a treat for your today.   I can not even tell you how excited I am to share a recent conversation I had with Patrick Sweeney, the author of Fear is Fuel.   This book has so many of the concepts we talk about here - but with an extra layer of Neuroscience.   I could've talked to him all night - I find it so fascinating, and I hope you do as well.   Enjoy! IN THIS EPISODE: Two Wars of Dec...

What story do you tell yourself every single day? I know my brain likes to go to things like - it's not enough - your not doing enough - it will be better once I get "there" ... and accomplish ... (insert anything).  Can you relate?  The thing is -the option to tell yourself you are right where you need to be exists. The option to tell yourself you do - and have - exactly what is needed exists. It...

I know a lot of folks are getting ansy We are not used to being with ourselves so much - or in our heads as much as we are now. Because of that, there has been a lot of buffering going on. Buffering - meaning - trying to escape from things like anxiety and boredom. But what if neither were a problem we needed to escape? I am recording this as we are in the COVID19 Pandemic, but the concepts and to...

I have a treat for you today. Now - you know I normally share a mentor or book every tenth episode - but the world has been turned on its head recently and I'm going to go crazy here. I am bringing you an interview today - my first interview here ever! I guess when I say interview. You guys know how I roll - kinda informal right? So let's say I'm letting you in on a chat with someone who is super...

I have a treat for you today. Now - you know I normally share a mentor or book every tenth episode - but the world has been turned on its head recently and I'm going to go crazy here. I am bringing you an interview today - my first interview here ever! I guess when I say interview. You guys know how I roll - kinda informal right? So let's say I'm letting you in on a chat with someone who is super...

We've been inside a lot - and that's ok. Because, I want to just do what needs to be done in order to let the experts figure this out. You know what friends - we are all going to figure this out. That's what I want to talk to you about today - actually a few different concepts to help as we continue to navigate through what is likely changing times. Notice - I didn't say - get back to normal - and...

It's been an interesting few weeks. As I record this we are dealing with the Coronovirus pandemic. It has caused some chaos - and I want you to know - I am here for you. Now, more than ever, we need to ensure we keep our brains cleaned up, and do the work to watch all of the thoughts  Here is the thing my friends - a lot of you are suffering from this virus - and I don't mean physically - I mean i...

I think the idea of the pursuit of happiness - like all the time happy, happy, happy, - is such a lie. It's one of those sneaky thoughts, that sounds good but can actually cause so much suffering. Today I want to offer you the idea of emotional balance. My master coach instructor Brooke Castillo says life is 50/50. Meaning, 50% of the time we feel positive, and 50% of the time life is meant to be...

Do you know what your future self looks like—or do you feel unsure? In this episode, Michelle shares how visualization can help you create the life you want instead of just letting it "happen." Inspired by Joe Dispenza's Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself , you'll learn how to decide ahead of time, use your brain's power to find evidence for what you want, and begin imagining the future you dese...

I was recently speaking with a colleague and she was talking about how she likes to stay behind the scenes. The conversation really got me thinking about how many women think this way. But the truth is, this line of thinking is not useful when we want to continue to improve ourselves and excel in our careers. One of my favorite quotes from Robin Arzon - Peloton Lady Boss "If it doesn't increase my...

Today I want to talk to you about how you see your time - or lack of it - or maybe you think you need better time management. I'm going to fill you in on a secret: time management is never your problem. The problem is not knowing your purpose, and not having clarity is. The problem is - everything you make up in your brain around time. We all have the same amount of time - but why can some people g...

If you are tired of feeling overwhelmed this class is for you! I  will discuss 4 Simple Steps to  Improve Work-Life Integration. At the end of this class you will know how to continue to excel at your career, do more of what you want, AND feel less stress. Michellebourquecoaching.com/MasterClass      

Today is Episode 70, which means - every 10th episode, I share a mentor, or teacher, or book, that resonated with me. So today I want to talk about Jon Acuff. Acuff has multiple New York Times bestsellers, but today I want to discuss his Wall Street Journal #1 Best Seller Finish: Give yourself the gift of done. I think many of us are great at having ideas, and starting goals, but do you always finish...

Today I want to talk to you about how you see your time - or lack of it - or maybe you think you need better time management. I'm going to fill you in on a secret: time management is never your problem. The problem is not knowing your purpose, and not having clarity is. The problem is - everything you make up in your brain around time. We all have the same amount of time - but why can some people g...

Weight loss isn't just about calories—it's about mindset, stress, and hormones. In this episode, Michelle shares why what's in your brain matters more than what's on your plate. Learn why weight loss can feel "easy" when you plan in advance, how to separate the math from the drama, and how mindfulness changes your relationship with food. Inspired by Dr. Jason Fung's The Obesity Code , this convers...

Today I want to talk to you about the relationships with others.  I'm going to discuss relationships with difficult people, with people you love, and when they are sometimes one in the same.  So, I'm going to come at it from a couple of different directions, but the overall concepts are going to be the same. IN THIS EPISODE Your relationship with your boss Your relationship with your coworkers The...

It's heart month!  Each week in February we will have a heart focused topic - heart-healthy, love, relationships - all of it. In today's episode, I discuss the most important relationship you have in your life: it's the one you have with yourself - self-love.  The relationship you have with yourself is based on your thoughts about yourself.  Today I talk to you about why it's important for you to...

Ok - so we talked a lot about goals recently - setting them, forming new habits, And having a compelling reason. As we close out the month I want to talk to you about failing - my failing. Sounds like fun right? IN THIS EPISODE Fear of failing What failing means - epic fails vs failing in advance Strategic byproducts How to learn from your fail Willingness to fail Link to download: https://mailchi...