A FRESH START - Healthy Habits, Time Management Hacks, Positive Thinking, Body Confidence, Mindset, Busy Professionals

It's often easy to show up for others, keep our word and be praised for our efforts. But when it comes to keeping our commitments to ourselves, it's often the easiest thing to delay or break. You are arguably your most important investment. Learning to practice self-discipline is one of the greatest strengths you can exercise as you grow. XO, Shannon   Resources: https://stan.store/shannonmarqueta...

Rest is often viewed as weakness. It can be tempting to adopt this belief and try to push yourself as hard as possible to be increasingly productive and present. Productivity and presence are important, but their quality and your happiness skyrocket when you take care of yourself. Learning the importance of rest and that your worth is not tied to what you can do for others is one of the most matur...

It's tempting to think that because you're busy, you must be important. Busy is not the goal. Learning to rest your mind and body is one of the wisest, most mature things you can do. When we are too stressed and tired, we become more irritable, sick, and unhappy. A healthy boundary to practice is in your schedule, learning to include intentional rest. XO, Shannon   Resources: https://stan.store/sh...

Boundaries are necessary to help you protect your peace. Even if others don't understand or like them, if you are implementing them to help you feel safe and increase your confidence - you need to hold to them for your sake. You do not need to continue to explain your rational or stance unless you want to, because this is your life that you are responsible for, so you need to find peace and have c...

Over-explaining is a common habit, but comes from a place of insecurity. The more we can have confidence in who we are and all we're becoming, the more we can show up confidently in our life and relationships. Healthy boundaries allow us to create guardrails for our thoughts, emotions, time management, and overall habits. They help guide us towards our goals and to be who we want to be. Boundaries...

The way people treat us can affect our self-confidence and worth. You are not what they say or how they treat you. You are capable, confident, and amazing. Everyone is fighting battles we know nothing about. The sooner we can see people's actions for what they are, acting out in misbehavior - the sooner we can heal, and offer grace, patience, and walkaway confidently in peace. XO, Shannon   Resour...

Not all childish ways get left in our childhood. Unfortunately, one of the things that many still experience in their adulthood is bullying. Bullying is never ok, no matter which end you're on - giving or receiving. Knowing your worth, that the behavior is unacceptable and really a reflection of the bully's struggles - we need to talk about healthy ways to handle and process it so it doesn't affec...

Feeling inadequate is unfortunately more normal and common than we'd like to think. What I want to encourage you to do is to make the shift from The Greatest Showman's song, "Never Enough" to Bruno Mars' song, "Just the Way You Are." You are amazing, worthy, and wonderful. You will always make mistakes because you're human. Focus on learning, reflecting, and growing through them. Extend the same g...

Feeling inadequate is unfortunately more common than many realize. But you are amazing, fully capable, and completely worthy. If you have ever felt this way or struggled with this, know you are not alone - and I hope this episode brings you encouragement and value on your journey. XO, Shannon   Resources: https://stan.store/shannonmarqueta   Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/afre...

You don't have to be in the medical field to save a life. The work medical professionals do is amazing and admirable, but you can save a life in your every day relationships by being present and supportive and walking the hard roads with people so things don't feel so heavy and they don't feel alone. XO, Shannon   Resources: https://stan.store/shannonmarqueta   Facebook Community: https://www.face...

You are responsible for your life. Others' expectations can be heavy, especially if you're a recovering people-pleaser, but you are responsible for your life. Are You Who You Want to Be? XO, Shannon   Resources: https://stan.store/shannonmarqueta   Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/afreshstartcommunity TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shannonmarqueta    Email:  shannonmarqueta.coa...

Energy is something we constantly wish we had more of to increase productivity and just feel better. While there are lots of options on the market, most don't support your healthy goals of honoring your body. There are good options for supplements, but also natural ones that we can control with both our movement and nutrition. XO, Shannon   Resources: https://stan.store/shannonmarqueta   Facebook...

Spring Forward is often a stressful time because most of us are already overtired and stressed. There are ways to help adjust to new routines while honoring your priorities without burning out. Let's talk about the choices that affect our health, physically and mentally, during this time and any routine change that can help us make the shift successfully. XO, Shannon   Resources: https://stan.stor...

Overwhelm and stress are sneaky, and will always try to work themselves into our life. Although we can't completely avoid them, having the tools to recognize and quickly work through them is powerful. Healthy habits are for more than just nutrition and fitness, but working to have a high EQ (emotional intelligence) for yourself and others and being intentional with your choices to work through har...

Decluttering is common for our closet and drunk drawer, but it's also necessary in our life. Identifying what is causing you to feel stressed, overwhelmed, even less than enough needs to be addressed in a healthy way so you can be your best self in all areas. Not always an easy task, but definitely necessary for focus and growth - this will help you to lighten your load and show up better in every...

Being "always on" or available is not healthy. People love it because it serves them, but I would argue it does more harm than good - for others and yourself. You need to know it's ok to have healthy boundaries, and the more you level-up and stop people-pleasing, the more you will be able to perform at a high level because you are taking time for you. XO, Shannon   Resources: https://stan.store/sh...

Multitasking sounds good, until we realize the time and value it costs. We can't do multiple things well at the same time, so learning to group tasks, protect our time, and limit distractions all help us do more and a better job while avoiding burnout. XO, Shannon   Resources: https://stan.store/shannonmarqueta   Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/afreshstartcommunity TikTok: http...

Forgiveness and unforgiveness are a choice that is yours. It's empowering and also scary, but the choice affects you, your life, and those in your life. Whether you ever tell anyone or not, forgiveness is necessary for you to truly heal and life a full life, free of bitterness and resentment. It isn't easy, but it is worth it. XO, Shannon   Resources: https://stan.store/shannonmarqueta   Facebook...

Learning to trust yourself isn't always easy or a clear path. It requires a lot of patience and forgiveness. The past is there to teach us, but not to live in. We need to move forward confidently in who we are and all we are meant to be. Whether you already have confidence in who you are or are a work-in-progress, this episode is for you to help you lean into healing and moving forward in a health...

Happy New Year! It always feels like an all-around fresh start, but can also quickly start to feel overwhelming with all our new goals / resolutions. How do you stay committed? How do you not give up within the first 30-60 days? Remember that consistency is key, and we aren't going to change our whole lives overnight. Let's commit to long-term, lasting change together! XO, Shannon   Resources: htt...

The holidays are such a fun time! But also, if we're not careful, and quickly become a source of unintentional and unnecessary stress. Being intentional about managing our stress and emotions, asking for help, and keeping first things first is a great place to start. In this episode, we talk about some tips, real life examples, and the importance of personal boundaries to help the holidays stay a...

Control is a powerful tool that is practiced, respected, and used properly can accomplish amazing things. Many of us try to control people and situations out of fear and / or selfishness, but what we really need to practice controlling is ourselves. If you've ever felt out of control and not sure what to do or how to move forward, this episode is for you. The sooner we can take control in a health...

None of us are perfect, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't work on improving. Change is uncomfortable, but it is within your control - which is exciting, and also scary. If you want to see your life and relationships improve, you need to commit to being uncomfortable to work on your blind spots. When we improve our life, it improves others' as well. It's another way of loving the people in our lif...

Friendships are one of the most amazing things in life to me. How er can meet people throughout our life, connect so naturally and deeply - it's often like we're really family. Like any relationship though, friendships take effort. If you want good friends, you need to be a good friend. How you show up matters. How you're available matters. How you treat others, trust them, invest in them and thei...

Friendship is similar to dating, it takes time and effort. The big gestures are fun, but friendship is really built in-between the fun, celebratory moments. Making friends often reminds me of The Golden Rule, treat others the way you want to be treated. When it comes to friendship, be the type of friend to others that you want in your life. Whether you feel you're struggling to make friends or sim...