The Forward Theory

This week, due to illness, I'm recording a mini episode on the topic of setting your future-self up for success.  I'll be back next week with a full episode and a new song of the week! 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 a bit about mirroring, and how hanging out with people who are positive/happy/hopeful tends to make us feel more positive/happy and hopeful. The song of the week is Lizzo's Good As Hell . 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 feeling of having two different versions of yourself vying for control on whether or not you stick with a new habit. I certainly feel like I argue with myself constantly when I'm trying to introduce change into my life, and I've found a way to help get over that hump and stick with what works best for me! Support the show If today’s episode resonated, you’ll love m...

This week we tackle mantras, and why I think they can totally work at helping you achieve your goals. We also talk about the importance of believing in 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's episode covers something I am incredibly guilty of, and that's trying to introduce change all at once, and expecting results instantly. We'll tackle why we tend to do that, and what to do about it. 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 explore how to best answer this question when it comes up -- Do I keep going? Or do I walk away? We briefly touch on your 'gut' and why it might actually be worth listening to. The song of the week is Till I Collapse by Eminem. 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 an all too familiar topic -- being unkind to yourself -- and what to do about it. 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 distractions, and why we're so drawn to them -- and the first step to dealing with it. Support the show If today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/

This is a form of self-sabotage that I am so guilty of -- whenever I start something new, I immediately start by limiting what I believe I can do. Learn why this happens in this week's episode. 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'll cover the popular idea of "ten thousand hours" and becoming an expert at something -- and more importantly, the choices we make on how we spend our time. Support the show If today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/

I know the title sounds obvious, but you'll want to hear me out on this one! We look at research on why starting something is enough to get us to finish something...so next time you're looking at a long list of things to do (or a staring down the thought of a hard workout class you don't want to take), you may want to 'start' your way down the path anyway...and see how far...

This week we'll cover the power of understanding why you want to do something, and the benefits that come with understanding and setting 'your why' Support the show If today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/

Ever hear that voice in your head that says: "are you sure you want to do this? this might go terribly. you're going to be bad at this! (etc)". I think we all do (I certainly do). This week we'll cover how to re-think that voice and what it means. Support the show If today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.s...

This week we'll tackle the M word: Manifestation. More specifically, we'll talk about why I believe visualizing your goals can help you achieve them -- and some of the science of what is happening underneath the surface. Support the show If today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/

This week I cover the actual trick to producing anything high quality -- and why doing new things scares us so much. Support the show If today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/

This week is an all important lesson of what to do when you feel you slip up on your goal, or if your progress reverses.  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'll cover a topic from one of my favorite books, The Happiness Advantage , and how it pertains to habits you're trying to start (and those you're trying to break). Support the show If today’s episode resonated, you’ll love my weekly newsletter. Subscribe here for free: https://theforwardtheory.substack.com/

2023 is right around the corner, so of course we'll be talking about setting up those goals for the New Year. It's easy to feel compelled to sign yourself up for big lofty goals -- like running a marathon or reading 50 books -- but it's just as easy to not make any progress on those goals.  There's a simple trick we'll discuss in this week's episode that will get you...

Welcome to the Super Awesome YOU!   Each week we'll: Spend 10-12 minutes talking about motivation, goals, and the struggles that I/we face. Dive into some of the science behind why we act the way we do (lots of analogies, get ready). Feature 1 song for the 'song of the week' / build an awesome motivational mix over the course of the year Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playl...

Welcome to the Super Awesome YOU!   Each week we'll: Spend 10-12 minutes talking about motivation, goals, and the struggles that I/we face. Dive into some of the science behind why we act the way we do (lots of analogies, get ready). Feature 1 song for the 'song of the week' / build an awesome motivational mix over the course of the year Playlist here:  https://open.spotify.com/play...

Welcome to the Super Awesome YOU!   Each week we'll: Spend 10-12 minutes talking about motivation, goals, and the struggles that I/we face. Dive into some of the science behind why we act the way we do (lots of analogies, get ready). Feature 1 song for the 'song of the week' / build an awesome motivational mix over the course of the year Playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playl...