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

Excuses are dangerous. They can quickly become a habit that causes disbelief and distrust, among others and ourselves questioning our reliability and character. The sooner we commit to not choosing excuses and acting maturely, the sooner we can improve our planning, address the situation, and be honest about that is happening and what needs to improve. We have more power and control over our situa...

Portion control is such an important piece to our health journey, and is within our control, but just like anything - it's also easy to ignore. Whether you tend to over or under eat, portion control can help you improve your health and save money by eating good foods and the proper amounts. If you're unsure where to start, this episode gives takeaway tips and resources to learn more and plan for y...

Having support in life can make such a difference, with confidence and assurance. Not feeling supported can also have an impactful effect, making us doubt and question ourselves. Whether or not you feel supported can have a lot to do with your personal belief and perspective, your willingness to share and open up to invite others in, and how much you rely on others for your decision-making. Today...

Making decisions can be scary, for anyone - but learning to trust ourselves and taking action, whether big or small, helps build self-confidence. Avoiding stagnation helps with self-discipline, clarity, and builds experience. We can learn from others, but learning to also trust ourselves and that we don't need permission for decisions that affect our life is freeing and empowering. XO, Shannon   R...

There is good and unhealthy selfishness. Practicing healthy selfishness is necessary for our overall well-being and productivity. Whether you're a people-pleaser or not, selfishness is good for your health (physical and mental) and relationships. We show up better for others when we're taking care of ourselves, it's simply a fact. XO, Shannon   Resources: https://stan.store/shannonmarqueta   Faceb...

Life happens. We can either act surprised or make a plan. Like the seasons of the year, life has patterns and cycles too. How we embrace the change, adapt, and plan set us up for success with our attitude, habits, and outcomes. You don't have to do it alone, and you can help your stress and anxiety levels, let's talk about how together! XO, Shannon   Resources: https://stan.store/shannonmarqueta  ...

Just because something seems complex, confusing, overwhelming, difficult, or involved does not make it better. Simple can be better and should be our goal. As Albert Einstein said, "if you can't explain it simple, you don't understand it well enough." We need to keep the main thing the main thing, as Stephen Covey says in his book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (linked below). Don't get tric...

January always seems like an entire year in itself, which is amazing ... but now it's February, and we need a plan. If you can feel the pace picking up and the volume all-around getting louder, we need to learn and practice intentionally quieting the noise of life. Your stress level, sanity, and peace matter. Let's choose wisely for our health and overall well-being. XO, Shannon   Resources: https...

Can you believe this is the last week of January already?! How's it going for you? Are you staying committed and consistent to the things you said you were going to do? What systems have you put in place, or have you realized you need a system but aren't sure what to do? Today I want us to talk about planners, your different options, and the fact that it isn't a one-size-fits-all, despite what mar...

Happy New Year! Did 2024 kind sneak up on anyone else? I love how a new year feels like A Fresh Start (perfect for this podcast!) and clean slate. With that, comes fresh perspective. Many people make bid audacious claims with no plan. I stopped focusing on the BIG goals with a new year because they can quickly become overwhelming, unsure what to do or where to start. This episode explains my chang...

6 months is a long time, but can also pass too quickly if we don't slow down and stay intentional. I accidentally did the 6-month challenge which focuses on personal development by in essence "disappearing" for six months and working on yourself. Whether on purpose or accident, I encourage everyone to do this challenge as the personal growth and awareness you experience that positively affects eve...

Guilt is a powerful emotion. We have to remember that we're all human and will make mistakes, the key is to always make sure we learn from them and continue to show up for our life - improving and paying it forward. Don't let guilt paralyze you, causing you to stay stuck - because then it "wins." Learn. Show up. Do better. Repeat. XO, Shannon   Resources: https://stan.store/shannonmarqueta   Faceb...

I legit remember asking the girls in my accountability group how they do it all, and laughing but also being SO grateful when their reply was simply," I don't, but if you figure it out - let me know!" That offered so much freedom and just permission to breathe. We can't and are not meant to do it all, especially not alone. Showing up, honoring our priorities, and picking the rest up along the way...

Life gets busy and crazy, and sometimes we just need a fresh start to regroup and get things back in order and put together ... but we don't always know where or how to start. The good news is you're never alone, and it doesn't have to be as overwhelming or time-consuming as you think. Let's talk the HOW and get back on track together for our house, life, health, and fitness! XO, Shannon   Resourc...

Happy Memorial Day 2023! Time is our greatest commodity. How we use it is up to us. Our To Do list is living, leaning it is constantly changing with things being checked-off and added. Sometimes it's longer than others, and although just a season, there are ways to "find" more time to decrease the overwhelm, increase our productivity, and still honor our priorities without getting burned out. XO,...

White space is a term that references visually appealing, unoccupied space on webpages, in emails and messages, and in design. This allows for less busyness and more focus and intentionality, which is exactly what I want for you in your life so you can spend time where it matters most for your priorities and goals. We don't just want to be busy, we want to be intentionally focused and productive....

It's so funny, when we feel like we have a hold on our schedule ... life has a way of throwing us curveballs to humble us, but also sharpen us. Today, I want us to talk about every day ways we can minimize stress no matter the season we're in to increase our productivity and help us stay prepared no matter the pace. XO, Shan   Resources: https://stan.store/shannonmarqueta   Facebook Community: htt...

Have you ever said something that was taken the wrong way? Or maybe had that done to you where you then found yourself OVER-explaining and apologizing to "right" the misunderstood "wrong"? Why is it so easy to assume the worst? What would happen if we chose to assume the best instead? How do we do that? XO, Shan   Resources: https://stan.store/shannonmarqueta   Facebook Community: https://www.face...

Have you or someone you know ever made a goal health or fitness related and not reached it? Why do you think? Instant gratification is so tempting these days, but commitment and consistency will always deliver your desired result/ Be patient and trust the process, and let's talk about how together we can make sure we're not "most people" and reach our goals! XO, Shan   Resources: https://stan.stor...

Grief is very real. Although we may not always want to feel the feelings and process our emotions, it is important. There are healthy ways to process, and each person processes at different speeds. There is no timeline, but it is important to not let ourselves stay "stuck" in a state of sadness. Grief is an outpouring of love because on this side of Heaven we have experiences loss. Healing and liv...

You are amazing. I get so frustrated when people constantly worry what others think of them. You don't need their permission to grow into your full potential, and I don't want to risk you getting paralyzed by their opinions. Stay in your lane and focused, everyone has their own "stuff," you need to be all you're created to be! XO, Shannon   Resources: https://stan.store/shannonmarqueta   Facebook...

Change is hard. But so is staying the same. We have to choose our challenge, because one of the scariest things is being the same person in the same place with the same struggles one year from now. Let's dive in to HOW to lean in to healthy change that lasts. XO, Shannon   Resources: https://stan.store/shannonmarqueta   Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/afreshstartcommunity TikTo...

January was a tough year, but we made it LOL Habits come in all forms, but when they're unhealthy - we want to really lean in to why we do this and figure out how to kick or replace it. If you have a habit you know isn't serving you, let's try to figure out WHY it started and what we can do to setup healthy boundaries to either quit or replace the habit. XO, Shan   Resources: https://stan.store/sh...

January was a tough year, but we made it LOL Habits come in all forms, but when they're unhealthy - we want to really lean in to why we do this and figure out how to kick or replace it. If you have a habit you know isn't serving you, let's try to figure out WHY it started and what we can do to setup healthy boundaries to either quit or replace the habit. XO, Shan   Resources: https://stan.store/sh...

Have you ever found yourself in a stressful season? Maybe due to work, building pressure and demands, uncontrollable events and outcomes. No matter the reason, having intentional outlets to reset and regroup is essential for your health and well-being. Let's talk about some examples, how to discover yours - and how to model this for our loved ones. I am so glad you're here! XO, Shannon   Resources...