The Forward Theory

Today we talk about the power of accepting where you are today an in effort to change. Support the show If today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/

In season 2, we talk about cognitive dissonance and the (negative) power of complaining -- and most importantly, how to start to beat it! Support the show If today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/

THANK YOU all for listening to the first season of Super Awesome You. It's been so rewarding to do this work, and I'm so grateful for all of you listening and commenting and sending me messages! This week we wrap up the season, and talk about the one thing that matters most when pursuing a goal. I'll be back for a season 2 before the end of the year! (P.S. Apologies for the construc...

This week is a mini episode on how you can do great things... because you already do! Have any comments/suggestions/ideas/stories to share for season 2? Reach out @superawesomeyou on Instagram or reach out via email! (www.superawesomemix.com)  Support the show If today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/

This week we talk about how identifying as a champion/winner/achiever long before you reach your goal is helpful to achieving your goal. This week's song of the week is We Are The Champions by Queen. Support the show If today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/

This week we tackle the question of sharing your goal or not, and if there's any benefits or research to suggest that you should. The song of the week is "Nothing Else Matters" by Metallica  Support the show If today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/

This week's episode we talk about the importance of being an editor in your life, and saying 'no' to things (with kindness), in an effort to focus on what matters most to you. We also spend a little bit of time talking about why clutter in a room can weigh you down mentally! Support the show If today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: htt...

This week I share my experience (and real struggles!) of building a meditation habit, and what I've learned in these ~3 years of meditating every day for 10 minutes a day. In an upcoming episode, we'll spend more time on the science of meditation. Support the show If today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.co...

Let's talk about motivation vs discipline and how they play together. The song of the week is Ready, Steady, Go by Paul Oakenfold. (I accidentally said Oakenfield, oops!) Support the show If today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/

This week we talk about greatness and the path to it -- most importantly how there is no single path to achieve it. This week's song of the week is Devil May Cry by Apashe.  Support the show If today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/

This week we talk about habits, and changing environments, and how to break a routine. No new song of the week this week! Support the show If today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/

We talk about activation energy, chemical reactions, and how it relates to motivation and your goals. We also talk about catalysts and how to make things easier! This week's song of the week is Mount Everest by Labrinth.  Support the show If today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/

This week we tackle the present moment ,and why it's important to not let yourself get locked up when you imagine the amount of work required to reach your goal. This week's song of the week is Right here, Right now by Fatboy Slim. (great song). Support the show If today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/

This week we start to talk about keystone habits, and the importance of setting intentions and following through. The song of the week is Unstoppable by Drake, Santigold and Lil Wayne. Support the show If today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/

This week we talk about how fear can stand in our way, and what to do about it. I know I certainly drive myself crazy because I often know what I need to do to grow my business, but I am afraid to take the steps to do it. I end up standing still rather than make progress, and that helps no one.  This week's song of the week is Blessings by Big Sean & Drake. (Such a good song, and a good r...

If you're like me (and arguably most people), then you may feel addicted to your phone. I know I certainly am. Here's why we're so easily drawn to our phones from a biological point of view, and some quick tips on what to do about it. The song of the week is "All I do is win" by DJ Khaled, because of course it is. Support the show If today’s episode resonated, you’ll love...

This week marks the beginning of my mid-season break! I will be back with new episodes starting in August of this year. We tackle the final piece of the habit puzzle: finding the motivation to stick with it, and to make important changes.  Support the show If today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/

This week we're talking about how to make a plan to change existing habits or create new ones. Support the show If today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/

This week we tackle part 1 of 3 on the science of habits -- the cue or the trigger! And how to hack this system to help you start or stop a habit. This week's song of the week is Breaking the Habit by Linkin Park. Support the show If today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/

This week we talk about the meaning of the phrase 'things that fire together, wire together' and how it relates to habit formation (or habit removal). Coming soon we'll discuss the 3 parts of a habit, and how to use the science of habits to change your life! This week's song of the week is Clubbed to Death by Rob Dougan (the remixed version off the Matrix soundtrack.) Support t...

This week we cover my recent experience running the Brooklyn Half marathon, and how important it was to (literally) slow down in order to speed back up again. We also discuss how it's important to be adaptable with your goals, and not let set backs defeat you. This week's song of the week is Ready to Go by Republica. Support the show If today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly ne...

This week we tackle multi tasking (and the myth of it) and how to give yourself more 'single-threaded' time to be more productive and happier at the end of each work day! The song of the week is "Shut up and Dance" by Walk the Moon. Support the show If today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/

This week we discuss the importance of down time, and not scheduling every minute of your day with activity. The song of the week of Eminem's Lose Yourself. Support the show If today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/

This week we talk about the problem of invisible progress, and late rewards when you're working towards a long-term goal (and what to do about it!) This week's song of the week is Believer by Imagine Dragons. Support the show If today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/

This week we cover the benefit of journaling positive experiences in your life, and how it can retrain your brain and expand what you see! The song of the week is Good Old Days by Macklemore and Kesha. Support the show If today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/