Growth and Goals Podcast

There are so many different motivation styles and each of us is different. So, in today's episode, I am going over eight different motivation styles in order to help you identify yours and things you can implement into your life to help spur that motivation. Once you know what your motivation style, or styles, is you can hack them in order to create your own motivation and encourage yourself to ac...

We all know motivation is fleeting, but that doesn't mean you can't get it back when you need it. I love the quote by Zig Zigler: "People like to say that motivation doesn't last. Well neither does bathing, that's why we recommend it daily." It is so true! In today's episode I am sharing with you some tips on how you can renew your motivation to go after your goals and encourage you that it is nor...

Honestly, when it comes to doing things that scare you the only actionable advise I can give is to just do it. Take that running leap of faith, go all in on yourself, trust that it will all be okay, and JUST DO IT! But since I know how terrifying that is I wanted to share with you some things to consider, questions to ask yourself, and mindset shift that might help you take that chance. Whether yo...

A catalyst is something that suddenly causes a change or an event, it is your turning point, that ah-ha moment where you decide to make the change. And the great thing about it is you can choose a catalyst for yourself. You get to decide what your turning point is, it could be right now, this episode could be that catalyst.  In today's episode I am going to share with you some tips and mindset shi...

I aspire to be a girl that people look at and think  she's got her stuff together, she's an it girl, she's so CHIC!  So, I thought I would share with you 10 things that I think are incredibly chic. These characteristics or objects aren't even necessarily things that I pocess but aspire to and when I see them I think that woman in sucessful, incredibly cool and very chic. FREE Goal Setting Guide Da...

Lately I've been talking a lot about not spending, cutting back, doing a low-buy; however, we have to spend money to live. So, with that being said, I wanted to share with you some tips on how you can be a more conscious consumer and make sure your spending is aligned with you. We vote with our dollar so in today's episode I am sharing 5 ways you can vote with your dollar for businesses and compan...

Almost everyone is focusing on their financial goals in 2025. Whenter it's paying down debt or beefing up your savings we're all trying to be more concious consumers. With that being said shopping is a hobby for many people and for some it's more of an addiction. We live in a capitalistic and consumerist world and you quite literally have to rewire your brain to break that buying habit. So, in tod...

The number one resolution amongst Americans for 2025 is to save money. Everyone is trying cut back on expenses, save money, and pay off debt. So in today's episode I am sharing 25 things I am not buying in 2025 in order to reach my financial goals. In doing so I am trying to be a more concious consumer, stop shopping as a hobby, and have more money to put towards things I truley value like once in...

It's the first Monday of 2025 so I wanted to share with you the things I am going to be prioritizing this year and the things that I am going to be more concious of. So, without further adue, this is my list of in's and out's for this year. I want to encourage you, as you think about what habits, routines, goals or items are 'in' for you this year to also make a list of outs and be more concious o...

Happy New Year! This last year was a bit of a whirlwind for me. I suffered the loss of my beloved dog, got a promotion, and moved to my dream city. After all the highs and lows 2024 brought I am definetely glad to have a fresh start and I am really feeling like 2025 is my year! In today's episode I am sharing 25 things I want to do in 2025 and I can't wait to see what all of you accomplish this ye...

Lately my Saturday's have consisted of packing up my house in preperation for my big move to Charleston; however, because my weekends have been so busy with boxing up my entire life it has me day dreaming about my first free Saturday. So in today's episode I wanted to share with you my perfect Saturday itenerary, please try this out and I will live vicariously through you when I am not living out...

I saw a statistice that said we actually only wear about 10% of our wardrobes, at first when I heard this I thought there's no way that's true, but ask yourself how many times have you stood in your closet full of clothes and thought "I have nothing to wear".  So, if you're ready to clean out your closet, then this episode is for you! In today's episode I go over 4 methods you can use to pair down...

I have spent the entire weeking packing up my house, getting ready to move halfway across the country. However, I am going to be downsizing a lot with thise move so I am having to do a huge purge of all of my stuff and if I'm being honest it feels SO GOOD!  While it can be difficult to let go of some things and make decisions to get rid of our possessions it is incredibly freeing to not have to ma...

It's the first Monday of quarter four and we've got just under 90 days to finsih the year strong! This is honestly the time of year when I am feeling the most motivated to wrap up the year in a nice little bow and knock out all the things I've been dragging my feet on all year. Today's Tips: Do a year end review- check out last weeks episode for a deep dive on exactly how I conduct an end of year...

In today's episode I am walking you through exactly how I conduct my year end review. Now I know what you're thinking, "but Ashleigh there's still 3 months left in the year" I know but I love to do my end of year review now while I am still motivated. The end of the year can be such a hectic time with the holiday's and New Years, and I often like to spend that time enjoying family or relaxing rath...

Today we're talking about stress relief. Stress is a perfectly normal emotion, but chronic stress can lead to a whole host of health problems and poor mental health. If you've been struggling with stress and are looking for some relief, then this episode is for you! In today's episode I discuss actionable steps you can take to relieve stress, decrease cortisol, lower heart rate, decrease blood pre...

Stress is horrible for your health. It leads to increase risked of diabetes, irritable bowl syndrome, heart disease, anxiety and depression. With that being said it is critical to manage stress in order to avoid adverse effects. In this episode I discuss 5 steps on how you can better manage your stress: Identify your stressors- becoming aware of your triggers will allow you to develop strategies t...

Your intuition is that still small voice in the back of your head guiding you through life. It's that visceral gut feeling that tells you to either take the leap or get out of dodge. It's not something you can explain, it's not logical or rational always but it's there. It's that feeling of just knowing even though you can't explain why.  If you've been wanting to get more in tune with your intuit...

It's officially fall! At least in my book it is. This is my last fall season living in my hometown surrounded by my friends and family before I move halfway across the country and begin a new chapter of my life so I wanted to go big this year. In today's episode, I am sharing my fall bucket list to give you some inspiration for some festive, fun, fall activites you and your friends can do this sea...

I'M MOVING!!! I cannot believe this is happening, but after years I have finally manifested my dream destination and am moving to Charleston, South Carolina! In today's episode I am sharing my best manifestation tips, so if you've been wanting to manifest your dream destination, partner, job, etc. then this one is for you! In today's episode I discuss: Take action- manifestation isn't sitting back...

I'm going ghost mode! I have decided that I want to disappear for a while so that I can focus on my goals, work on establish habits that benefit my well-being, uplevel my life, and come out the other side a better version of myself. If you're wanting to go ghost mode to focus on yourself too, then this episode is for you! If you're not familiar with the term, ghost mode, it is essentially having a...

In today's society we are constantly bombarded with ads telling us to buy the new latest and greatest things and I'd be lying if I said I haven't fallen into the overconsumption trap. But in today's economy I am working on being smart with my money and also not wasting money on unecessary purchases and instead working towards my financial goals. If you're wanting to start being a more concious con...

Meal prepping get's this stigma that it has to be chick, broccoli and rice every single day and I am here to tell you that meal prepping is whatever you make it! In today's episode I am breaking down my exact meal prep routine!  I've talked a lot about meal prepping on this podcast because it is one of my favorite routines I have implemented into my life. It saves me so much time because I am not...

Did you know that you can hack your brain to release happiness hormones and give you that feel good feeling whenever you want? In today's episode I am going over the four happiness hormones and things that you can do to trigger your brain to release them and feel happier. The Happiness Hormones: Dopamine: the pathway to pleasure, most notably involved in helping you feel a sense of accomplishment...

Every year on my birthday I start a new note in my phone and throughout the year I write down advice or encouragment that ressonates with me or life lessons I have learned and each year I share all of them with you. It is my hope that maybe some of my hard earned wisdom will help you navigate whatever year of your life you're in or at the very least let you know you're not alone in this aging thin...