Energize with Lizzie Podcast

Welcome to the Energize with Lizzie Podcast. If you think you could do with a bit more fun in your workday, then you're in the right place. In your busy workday, have you ever stopped to ponder the lack of fun and excitement in your routine? The relentless stream of tasks and deadlines can leave little room for joy and spontaneity. It's a problem that many professionals face and it can take its to...

If you are looking for a way to kickstart your workday on a positive note, then this episode is for you. Let's go. Demands of life both at home and at work can leave us feeling disconnected and disengaged as we start our workday. Overwhelm, family responsibilities, financial stresses and the constant juggling act of work-life balance can weigh heavily on our minds, making it difficult to muster fo...

Have you ever found yourself in a critical work situation in which you needed to make an important phone call or voice your opinion only to be held back by self-doubt and uncertainty? The nagging inner critic creeps in whispering that you're not good enough and your confidence takes a nosedive. In those challenging moments a simple yet remarkably effective trick can come to your rescue. your body...

Picture this. You've been working diligently on your computer for hours. Your eyes are fixed on the screen, and your fingers are typing away. Despite your best efforts, you start to feel your attention slipping and your mind struggling to stay focused. Mental fog sets in, hindering your productivity. Fear not because there's a powerful solution: a well-timed brain boost. A brain-boosting micro mov...

Welcome to the Energize with Lizzie podcast. If you are after an easy way to sit less and move more in your workday, you are in the right place. Let's go! The modern workspace makes it easy to sit and sit and sit. Imagine your typical setup, the desk adorned with neatly organized items, everything conveniently within arm's reach. Your computer sits prominently, the screen glowing with endless task...

Welcome to the Energize with Lizzie Podcast. If you're wanting to take care of your physical and mental health in your workday (and beyond), but you're struggling to find the motivation, this episode is for you. Your why assumes the role of a guiding north star propelling you towards a work life that's not only active but deeply fulfilling. Work through these 3 quick prompts to articulate your per...

If you are after a powerful dose of motivation to take care of yourself physically and mentally, this episode is for you. Imagine yourself travelling forward in time 5, 10, 20 or even more years. Picture yourself visiting someone of immense importance in your life. This person has guided you through challenges, celebrated your successes and imparted invaluable wisdom. This person is your future se...

Research tells us that exercise can be as effective as medication in treating some cases of depression. This endorsement echoes the recommendations of doctors, mental health experts and the World Health Organisation who advocate for exercise as a potent remedy for enhancing mental well-being. The profound impact of exercise on our emotions and mental state is supported by science and it's an essen...

Rewards, they keep us coming back for more and they are scattered throughout our daily lives. Have you ever felt a rush when your phone pings with a message or a sense of accomplishment when you complete a task? These feelings silently nudge us towards forming habits, whether we're aware of it or not. Rewards play a pivotal role in habit formation by targeting the brain's pleasure centre. This cen...

If you are wanting to make your physical and mental well-being a part of your routine, this episode is for you. Press Play. In the last episode, we set the stage by creating cues that nudge you to incorporate more movement into your day. Now it's time to bring those intentions to life. Welcome to the routine phase of the habit loop, where you put your plans into action. This is your opportunity to...

If you normally ignore those little signals your body and brain give you in your day, you know the ones, your back starts to get a bit tight and achy, your brain starts to get a bit foggy, then this podcast is for you. Press Play to have a listen. What if we became more attuned to the subtle signals our bodies and minds send us? Imagine using these signals, the minor discomforts, the restlessness,...

For many of us, the word exercise holds negative connotations. We associate exercise with feeling unfit and sweaty, and quite frankly, it's something many of us hate. For some, it brings back unhappy memories of school sports or uncomfortable experiences of feeling out of place at the gym. During my 15 years as a personal trainer, I heard my fair share of horror stories from clients about their pa...

In conquering motivational obstacles, there is one thing that stands as your steadfast ally. It adds a layer of commitment beyond your own intentions. Picture this scenario. It's almost noon and you've made a promise to yourself to take a quick walk during your lunch break. You know it's good for your wellbeing and you genuinely want to incorporate more movement into your day. However, as the cloc...

Resistance, that tough opponent surfaces, especially when we stand on the precipice of something significant. In The War of Art, in his book, Stephen Pressfield captures this concept beautifully. He describes resistance as a formidable force we encounter when we feel a strong aversion towards doing something. But Pressfield challenges us to view resistance in a new light. Rather than being a sign...

Stopping work to prioritise your wellbeing can feel like an unwelcome interruption, a detour from your race to success. The inclination to defer self-care creeps in – maybe later, tomorrow or at some undefined time in the future. After all, the immediate focus is on pushing forward to conquer the tasks ahead.  A different, strategic perspective  My family’s obsession with the Netflix series Formul...

This episode tackles a a common mindset that goes like this: I’m not going to be able to find an hour to exercise today. I’ve got way too much work to do to make it to the gym or attend my Pilates class and I can’t get out for a walk today. I’ll just have to wait until tomorrow, the next day or the one after that. This is what is known as the ‘all-or-nothing’ mindset. It’s the belief that if exerc...