Be a Better Goal Getter

There are many thoughts and opinions floating around out there on the topic of "best" motivators.  Some will say that only INTRINSIC motivation will see a person to the finish line. Is that true? Join Mel & Kel this week as these girlfriends explore examples of both intrinsic and extrinsic motivators and the good, bad, and ugly found in each one.  Grab your copy of this month's...

Mel & Kel are motivated to help you set some great goals. You may have to DELVE deep to dig into the desire that speaks to your heart. In this week's episode, the girlfriends share a free MOTIVATION WORKSHEET they've created which you can download from the link below. This week, you'll want to think of 2-3 goals, set measurable details, and write them down on your worksheet. Nex...

Have you ever felt fully motivated one day and completely defeated the next? Check out eBay or Offer Up for a stationary bike or weight set- you'll see you are not alone! "For Sale - Peloton Bike - Barely Used!" (x10) Motivation is a tricky emotion. It feels so good in the moment, and then it's gone. However, learning how to grab it and master it can be one of the most empoweri...

Before you hit play, grab a box of kleenex. In fact, you may also want to reheat your coffee and get comfortable. This episode is over an hour long, and you"ll love every minute.  This week Mel & Kel interview a dear, sweet girlfriend ~ A'me Saverino. As someone who experienced the sudden and unexpected loss of her mother, A'me wholeheartedly shares her personal grief experience...

"Grief is an undesirable change that alters life as we know it." That sums it up.  And, when we're brought to it, we've gotta go through it. Be sure to join Mel & Kel this week as they discuss the 5 stages of grief. If you've been struggling with grief, the kindest, most loving thing you can do for yourself is to spend some time assessing where you are and where you&ap...

Grief is inevitable for humans with feelings. Yes. That's all of us. Grief is defined as a loss . The losses we experience may vary from small to gigantic. There's the loss of a dream. Imagine the high school senior who had every hope of making it into that college only to be rejected. There will be grief. There's the loss of a loved one. Imagine the young bride who just found out s...

The majority of people connect grief to death. It may be caused by the death of a family member, friend, or a family pet.   However, grief arrives as the result of the thought, "I've lost something important to me."   We can grieve over a failed relationship, a lost job, or having to file bankruptcy.   Everyone grieves at some point in her life and, for most of us, more than once. Y...

People have strong opinions, now more than ever! What happens when we don't agree with someone else's thoughts?   Does it mess with our feelings of security? Sure, sometimes it does make us feel insecure.  Sometimes we want to convince another person to change her thoughts and agree with our opinion.  But thoughts are personal beliefs. They aren't right or wrong. So, if someone beli...

Can we feel SECURE if we have COVID? Can we feel SECURE if we've lost our job? Can we feel SECURE if our bank account is low? Can we feel SECURE if our clothes are getting tight? Can we feel SECURE if we don't FEEL secure?! Of course we can. We can make our own security blanket. In this week's episode, Mel & Kel share the 4-Step process of making your own emotionally woven secur...

We all have them.  #securityissues Hopefully, we are working on them! The worst thing we can do is sweep our security issues under the proverbial rug or shame others for having areas of worry, doubt, or fear. (Thanks for the apology, Kel!) Please join us this week as we take a deeper dive into our security issues and invite you to share yours.  It is important to get CURIOUS about our emotions; th...

Happy New Year! Wouldn't it be great to feel safe, secure, and confident throughout all of 2021? It sure would!  But is that even possible? Join Mel & Kel as they discuss what it means to feel secure, confident, and in-control. This is the perfect time to start journaling your own thoughts on the topic and explore the areas of your life where you might like to build some security. It will...

Did anything good even happen in 2020?! Most people just want to say GOOD RIDDANCE & BE GONE! However, Mel & Kel were challenged to list the generous, wonderful, and beautiful things that came with 2020.  You know what they say about hindsight!  Getting still and looking back is a great exercise for all of us. And, hand's down, Mel LOVES Kel's #10. Listen in this week as these gi...

In this week's episode, Kel gives the gift of time, encouragement, and good coaching to Mel who just tested positive for COVID-19. Our minds are wired to pull up every negative thought imaginable and Mel's brain is no different.  That's why having friends to come alongside us matters a great deal especially when life offers some extra big challenges. If you'd like to get a clea...

Here's the LIST! Check it once, check it twice, don't be naughty, be extra nice. The gift of gratitude. The gift of problems. The gift of work. The gift of learning. The gift of friends. The gift of money. The gift of giving. The gift of laughter. The gift of dreams. The gift of love. The gift of family. Mel and Kel agree that the BEST way to stir up that good, generous feeling is to giv...

Have you ever had difficulty finding the perfect gift for someone special? Maybe that's because the best gifts can't be purchased in a store or online.  Join the girls this week as they continue to discuss emotional generosity and the act of giving.  You'll love this episode!  Mel and Kel share the gift of a day they spent together. Pay close attention to just how many gifts they ga...

Hello Beautifuls! It's a new month. Know what that means? It means we have a new feeling to explore. This month we will spend some time talking about the feeling AND the action of generosity. Although it is the perfect time of year to discuss such things, Mel and Kel both agree that this is a feeling we should intentionally choose all year round. Today is a gift. That is why we call it the pr...

As our THANKS, we are GIVING our listeners a week full of short, mindful, easy-to-apply, inspirational holiday tips. Why?  Because the holidays can stir up some negative, stressful, difficult thoughts if we let it.  Instead, we want to fill your mind with thoughts that can empower you and make this season truly joyful. Join us for one or all of our THANKSGIVING WEEK SPECIALS. This week, while you...

As our THANKS, we are GIVING our listeners a week full of short, mindful, easy-to-apply, inspirational holiday tips. Why?  Because the holidays can stir up some negative, stressful, difficult thoughts if we let it.  Instead, we want to fill your mind with thoughts that can empower you and make this season truly joyful. Join us for one or all of our THANKSGIVING WEEK SPECIALS. This week, while you...

As our THANKS, we are GIVING our listeners a week full of short, mindful, easy-to-apply, inspirational holiday tips. Why?  Because the holidays can stir up some negative, stressful, difficult thoughts if we let it.  Instead, we want to fill your mind with thoughts that can empower you and make this season truly joyful. Join us for one or all of our THANKSGIVING WEEK SPECIALS. This week, while you...

As our THANKS, we are GIVING our listeners a week full of short, mindful, easy-to-apply, inspirational holiday tips. Why?  Because the holidays can stir up some negative, stressful, difficult thoughts if we let it.  Instead, we want to fill your mind with thoughts that can empower you and make this season truly joyful. Join us for one or all of our THANKSGIVING WEEK SPECIALS. This week, while you...

As our THANKS, we are GIVING our listeners a week full of short, mindful, easy-to-apply, inspirational holiday tips. Why?  Because the holidays can stir up some negative, stressful, difficult thoughts if we let it.  Instead, we want to fill your mind with thoughts that can empower you and make this season truly joyful. Join us for one or all of our THANKSGIVING WEEK SPECIALS. This week, while you...

This could very well be Mel & Kel's most favorite podcast thus far.  For our devoted listeners, you've heard about Kel's Uncle Roger. He's been supporting these girls since day one. He offers encouragement, kindness, and plenty of chuckles. TODAY he is their special guest!  You will want to listen in to hear from a guy's perspective on things this week.  However, Uncle...

The decorations are up!  Whether it's pumpkins or pinecones, the holiday vibe is in full swing. With the holidays come bundles of feelings, emotions, and attitudes. And, they're not all jolly. This week, Mel & Kel call out those nasty, negative holiday thoughts. Why not?! We can't ignore them. We must face them head-on if we plan to win the battle.  Join the girls in this episod...

It's a new month and a new topic - DISSATISFACTION What perfect timing. When this airs, the 2020 Election will have just ended and half of the United States will be completely DISSATISFIED . Mel and Kel agree that the timing of this topic couldn't be better.  Dissatisfaction is an emotion we all experience.  The question is what do we make it mean in our day-to-day existence?  How do we...

"Good things come to those who wait." "The best things in life are worth waiting for." "If it's worth having; it's worth waiting for." Sayings like these have been around for decades!  While we can be thankful for the little things, it sure is nice when a BIG dose of thankfulness comes along.  This week, Mel & Kel talk about dealing with the "whys&q...