9. Time management strategies, tips and tools that actually work

Believe it or not we all have the SAME amount of time. 

You. Me. Beyonce. Oprah. That’s right even OPRAH!!!

But why does it seem like some people get so much more done and have it all together?! 

Hired help aside, how do you do more with the time you have - so that you feel more relaxed, less busy and less stressed? 

Imagine being able to take a relaxing bath.. Or a much needed nap.  

What would it be like to sit in peace and quiet with a cup of tea, exercise consistently, or even take a vacation without the weight of the world on your shoulders?!

These are things I know you yearn for.

In fact, this is hands down the most requested topic from you and for good reason!  

Never before have we been in a time where we feel so busy, stressed, unbalanced and like we need more TIME!!

I’m here to help you see that you’re not ALONE and that it’s all possible. I’ve spent a lot of energy and dedicated time helping women find more balance in their life - whatever that means to them. 

In this episode you’ll identify where your time is going by implementing two key GOAL-GETTING strategies, you’ll get learn tangible time management tips, and you’ll learn about the most IMPORTANT THING in all time management., 

Here are the juicy bits you can look forward to:

4:02 - Listener shout out to Krystlelu from Australia

5:40 - Step 1:  Find out where your time is going:

Two strategies

7:47- 1) Time Tracking for a week and reflect

8.20 2) Calendar Audit (from episode 4) - where has your time been going?

The best Time Management Tips:  3 Categories 

1. Planning (10:55). Grab your weekly planner. 

• Block Time (12:21)

• Get intentional about your downtime (14:55)

• Daily habit: 4 questions:

• 1)  Decide how do you want to feel and what will you do to feel this way? (17:14)

• 2)  What are your top 3 priorities for the day? 

• 3)  What might trip me up today and how will my best self handle it? (18:14)

• 4)  Work is a bold action you can take? (20:07)

• Do this if your calendar is really slammed (Work ahead) (21:14)

• How procrastination can boost creativity (23:08)

• Soak up the SURPRISE moments (25:53)

2) Daily Time Management Tips/Habits (28:39)

• Enable your tech to work for you (28:49)

• How to do an effective work sprint (no sweating required) (31:11)

• Eat that Frog  by Brian Tracy (34:05)

• Minimize distractions (35:25)

• Plan tomorrow at the end of the day (39:55)

• Challenge yourself to do it faster (41:07)

• A time management tip for the perfectionists out there (Set an 80% target) (42:16)

• Stop multitasking (43:15)

3) Do the Right Things (45:06)

• Review and Refresh (45:10. See Episode 6 for more details)

• Stacking (47:09)

• Ask for help (48:08)

• Energy Management (51:10)

• Exercise (51:57)

• Checking in + reflecting (53:15)

• Celebration (55:03)

The Most Important thing in all Time Management (56:23)

Summary (58:19)

Here’s my promise to you: by the end of this episode, you’ll develop new and refreshing ideas that actually work to help you invest the time you do have to creating the life you want - without the burnout, exhaustion or becoming a total hermit with no friends. 

Friend, don’t go any further without listening to Episodes 7 and 8 - gain clarity and to help you tackle your mindset before implementing these time management tips and strategies. 

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Resources:

Grab your 1-week time tracker and weekly planner to help you manage your time.

Goalden Girls Community:  Join the waitlist here:  www.lisamichaud.com/community  

Episode 4 Goalden Girls Podcast: How to get clarity if you have big dreams and no idea where to start  www.lisamichaud.com/podcast/4

Stephen Covey’s Big Rocks Time Management — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zV3gMTOEWt8

Screen time apps:  

• Moment

• AppDetox

• Flipd 

Connect with Lisa:

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Quotes to Share:

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“The best way to honour a dream in your heart is to give it the time in your calendar” — LM

Thank you so much for listening.

xo,

Lisa

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8. How to shift your perspective and mindset to create more time and less stress

You want more time. More time to go to the gym. To sleep. To have a cup of tea and sit in the quiet at the end of the day. 

Here’s the truth: it’s not a “strategy” problem.

You don’t need one more tip, or hack, or technique. 

Yup, I see you and I know YOU KNOW that all it takes it to pour some hot water in a cup and sit your butt on the couch. 

And yet, you don't do it. 

This is why it’s time to look at and change your mindset and your habits.  

Does everything in your life feel urgent and out of balance? 

Would you like to be able to write new stories that allow you take charge of your time, your energy, your life… your success… and your dreams? 

(PS: Don’t go any further without listening to Episode 7 - the 4 BIG PICTURE questions to ask yourself before you try any other time management technique).

Ok, back to Episode 8.

Did you know that 45% of what you do on a daily basis is is out of habit?

To make change, you need to shift your mindset and your habits, first.

80% of your success will be because you’ve altered your mindset, not because of some new strategy or trick.

This week we’re building upon the 4 BIG PICTURE questions you asked yourself in Episode 7.

Now is the time to uncover the stories you’re telling yourself that are leaving you overwhelmed, rushed, busy, and feeling like you don’t have enough time….

In this transformative episode, we’re diving into the mindset shifts you can make to make more time for yourself.

You will learn to uncover the limiting beliefs you have so that you can change those - to have less stress and get the success you want.  

Get ready to make three PERSPECTIVE shifts to help you create more time and less stress.

And you’ll discover the TWO questions to help you uncover your limiting beliefs and understand how they are creating negative time habits. 

By the end of this episode you’ll understanding your limiting beliefs and you’ll understand how to shift your mindset so you have the time you want.

Best of all? You’ll take that complicated relationship with time… and turn it to an open one. Open-minded, that is.

Here are the juicy bits you can look forward to:

 

2:56 - Listener shout out to “itjustflows”

4:30 - The “baggage” you bring to your relationship with time

5:00 - What NO other expert/coach/guru will tell you about time

6:15 - Why time management hacks/strategies/tips/tools aren’t enough

8:00 - Why having more time isn’t the answer. (Lisa’s personal experience thinking “all I need is more time” - and the truth behind it. This is the inspiration for this episode).

10:55 Three perspective shifts

• 1) Stop saying “I don’t have time”  — 10:55

• 2) Shift from time management to energy management — 13:40

• 3) Get Intentional AF — 16:00

  • Be intentional about your personal time

  • Get present + how I get better at this (because frankly, I suck)

26:15 Questions to Uncover mindset blocks

• 1) Why don’t you have more time? What’s stopping you from having enough time?  26:30

• 2) Why DON’T you have the success you want? What’s standing in your way? 35:30

35:30 Common mindset challenges that may be impacting your TIME and relationship with it

• How to identify and rewire limiting beliefs - check out Episode 5

  • Fear of failure 38:40

  • Fear of success 39:20

  • Scarcity mindset 40:40

  • Believing in yourself 43:05

  • People pleasing (O.M.G) 43:50

  • Addiction to “busy” 46:20

  • Perfectionism 50:00

  • Worthiness:  51:55

57:11 Why this episode won’t be very popular, or go viral — and why that’s better for YOU

59:30 My challenge to you

1:01:15 What to expect for Episode 9 (Part 3 of this Time Management Series)

Here’s my promise to you: in this episode you’ll develop a deeper awareness of how mindset impacts your time and what to do about it. 

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Resources:

Episode 5 Goalden Girls Podcast:  How to believe in yourself (even if no-one else does)  - www.lisamichaud.com/podcast/5

Goalden Girls Community:  Join the waitlist here:  www.lisamichaud.com/community  

Lisa’s Favourite Time Management Books:  

Here are some fantastic books to get you started on your personal quest for time management. 

While few of these resources address the whole picture (who you are, what season of life you’re in, what capacity you have, the size of the goals you’re working on, your mindset, any people pleasing/perfectionism/overachieving tendencies) —  but they are still great reads. 

168 Hours by Laura Vanderkam

Getting Things Done by David Allen

The 4 Hour Workweek by Tim Ferris

Connect with Lisa:

Goalden Girls Community:  Join the waitlist here:  www.lisamichaud.com/community  

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/thelisamichaud

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Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thelisamichaud 

Join our free Facebook Community for a behind-the-scenes look, more insights and of course, insider perks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/goaldengirlspodcastinsiders/

Additional Resources: http://www.lisamichaud.com/goodies

 

Quotes to Share:

Download and share the quotes you loved on your social and inspire those around you:

“If your relationship with time was a Facebook status, it would be ‘It’s Complicated’”.  — Lisa Michaud  

”Time is what we want most and what we use worst.” — William Penn

You can’t work yourself to worthiness. — Lisa Michaud 

Thank you so much for listening.

xo,

Lisa

PS.  Please note: some of the links shared may be affiliate links. This doesn't cost you anything: it simply means that Lisa Michaud might get an affiliate fee. Special care is always taken to make sure only the highest quality recommendations are shared: our highest value as a Community is YOU getting results in your life. We will always encourage you to show up with integrity and encourage you to create a business, income, and life you love - and make money doing it. We share this as an example of how we do this in our business by following these principles to serve you, and inspire you to do the same in your life. 

7. The 4 questions to ask yourself - and answer - before you try any other time management hack

Do you ever feel like you have no time? No time after work? And no time for yourself?

Have you ever longed for work/life balance?

Have you ever wondered what tools, techniques and skills actually work for time management?

If you struggle with feeling like you don’t have enough time, your to-do list is never-ending… and time management techniques or productivity tips have never worked, then this podcast is for you. 

In today’s show, you’ll learn why time management is more complex than just implementing a few hacks. 

Get ready to ask yourself the 4 questions you need to answer before you try ANY other time management tip/hack/technique.

By the end of this episode saying you’ll stop trying to implement strategies that don’t work. 

Here’s my promise to you: you’ll have the clarity to know what deserves to be on your calendar and the courage to say “no” to the things that shouldn’t be there. 

Here are the juicy bits you can look forward to:

2:56 - Listener shout out to Rachel Harrison

6:00 - Question: What would you do with an extra 15 minutes a day? An hour a day? What did you do with the extra hour you just got?

7:24 - Why most time management strategies don’t work

13:14 - 4 questions to ask yourself before trying any time management techniques:  

13:43 - 1)  What’s your goal?

16:41 - 2)  What’s your actual capacity to work on your goal? 

  What kind of capacity does your goal require?

23:13 - 3)  Look at your energy and intention. How do you feel?

25:25 -  4) What is the best use of your time? Matrix - The Desire Zone.

32:18 - Your Challenge 

32:35  - What to expect for Episodes 8 + 9 (Part 2 and Part 3 of this Time Management Series)

Listen here:

This episode is Part 1 of our 3 Part Series: All the Time in the World. Check out Episode 8 and Episode 9 for more insights, mindset shifts, and yes, strategies that will work (but only AFTER you’ve answered these questions, and uncovered any mindsets that need to shift).

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Resources

Goalden Girls Community:  Join the waitlist here:  www.lisamichaud.com/community  

To decide on 1 goal:

Goalden Girls Podcast Episode 3 - The 5 biggest goal-setting mistakes you’re making 

Goalden Girls Podcast Episode 4 - How to get clarity when you have big dreams and no idea where to start

The One Thing by Gary Keller:   

Understanding your Desire Zone/Zone of Genius/Zone of Awesome:

Michael Hyatt - Achieving more while doing less on Amy Porterfield’s Online Marketing Made Easy Podcast  - https://www.amyporterfield.com/2019/04/258/.  

Free to Focus - Michael Hyatt summary:  https://blog.12min.com/free-to-focus-pdf-summary/  

Source: https://blog.12min.com/free-to-focus-pdf-summary/

Shoutout to Mary at Organized Sound Productions. Mary is the Podcast Strategist and Voice Coach who coached me to create Goalden Girls Podcast and specifically, the intro and outro.

Follow along with her for amazing tips on all things recording, podcast, and voice here:

Insta: @organizedsoundproductions: - https://www.instagram.com/organizedsoundproductions/

Facebook: Organized Sound Productions - https://www.facebook.com/OrganizedSoundProductions/

Oh and if you’re looking for some amazing voice-over work, she’s got a GREAT voice. I know you’ll love her as much as I do.

Lisa’s Favourite Time Management Books:  

Here are some fantastic books to get you started on your personal quest for time management.  Heads up: few of these resources address the whole picture (who you are, what season of life you’re in, what capacity you have, the size of the goals you’re working on, your mindset, any people pleasing/perfectionism/overachieving tendencies) —  but they are still great reads. Maybe one day I’ll write a book on time management that addresses all the factors.

168 Hours by Laura Vanderkam

Getting Things Done by David Allen

The 4 Hour Workweek by Tim Ferris

Desire Map by Danielle LaPorte

Connect with Lisa:

Goalden Girls Community:  Join the waitlist here:  www.lisamichaud.com/community  

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/thelisamichaud

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/thelisamichaud/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thelisamichaud 

Join our free Facebook Community for a behind-the-scenes look, more insights and of course, insider perks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/goaldengirlspodcastinsiders/

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Quotes to Share:

Download and share the quotes you loved on your social and inspire those around you:

There is nothing more inefficient than trying to “time manage” or “productivity hack” something you shouldn’t do. -- Lisa Michaud 

Stop turning your can-do list into your to-do list.  Lisa Michaud   

Thank you so much for listening.

xo,

Lisa

PS.  Please note: some of the links shared may be affiliate links. This doesn't cost you anything: it simply means that Lisa Michaud might get an affiliate fee. Special care is always taken to make sure only the highest quality recommendations are shared: our highest value as a Community is YOU getting results in your life. We will always encourage you to show up with integrity and encourage you to create a business, income, and life you love - and make money doing it. We share this as an example of how we do this in our business by following these principles to serve you, and inspire you to do the same in your life. 

6. How to break down your goal so you actually achieve it

How do you break down your goal so you actually achieve it?

How do you figure out the steps to take, and milestones along the way?

Ever feel stuck when it comes to taking your goal from concept to action?

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, need clarity, and are having trouble taking action, this episode is meant for you. 

If you’re feeling stuck because you don’t know where, when or how to start, then you need to tune in to this episode. 

In today’s show, you’ll get 3 strategies to figure out how to break down your goal so you have actions to take to achieve it. You’ll learn to get comfortable with the unknown (because, you just have to in order to do or get something you’ve never gotten!).  

We’ll also look at Brendon Burchard’s 5 key moves from his book High Performance Habits and how you can apply his principles to help you take action.

By the end of this episode saying “I don’t know how” or “but what are the steps?” -- will no longer be in your vocabulary -- The best part?  It will longer be an excuse that holds you back. 

Here are the juicy bits you can look forward to:

3:24 - Listener shout out to Andrea

10:43 - Rewind your goal

17:00 - Make a WIN List

33:23 - Brendon Burchard 5 Key Moves

39:49 - Performance prompts (5 questions)

41:16 - Challenge

Looks out goals, HERE YOU COME!!!

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Rewind Your Goal:  A guided visualization to determine the steps on the way to your goals - www.lisamichaud.com/rewind 

Additional Resources: http://www.lisamichaud.com/goodies

Book:  High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard - https://amzn.to/2oUqdGO

Listen to High Performance Habits for free on Season 4 of Brendon’s podcast, The Brendon Show!

The 5 Key Moves Performance Prompts:

• What’s the big goal or dream you want to plan out right now?

• The five moves that would help me progress swiftly toward accomplishing that dream are…

• The timeline for each of my five moves are…..

• Five people who have achieved that dream who I could study, seek out, interview, or model are….

• The less important activities or bad habits I’ll cut out of my schedule to maek more time for the five moves in the next three months include……..

Reference: High Performance Habits book:  Page 194. Chart Your Five Moves

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Quotes to Share:

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Notable Quotes:

Not all things on the to-do list, or can-do list are created equal. -- Lisa Michaud  

You’re a human being, not a human doing.  -- Lisa Michaud (Adapted from Dr. Wayne Dyer “I am a human being, not a human doing.”)

You can’t outwork or productivity hack the stuff that just doesn’t matter.   -- Lisa Michaud

Thank you so much for listening.

xo,

Lisa

PS.  Please note: some of the links shared may be affiliate links. This doesn't cost you anything: it simply means that Lisa Michaud might get an affiliate fee. Special care is always taken to make sure only the highest quality recommendations are shared: our highest value as a Community is YOU getting results in your life. We will always encourage you to show up with integrity and encourage you to create a business, income, and life you love - and make money doing it. We share this as an example of how we do this in our business by following these principles to serve you, and inspire you to do the same in your life. 

5. How to believe in yourself (even if those around you don't)

 Do you ever doubt yourself?  Do you get an idea to try something new… only to stop yourself, before you even TRY?  

Are you confronted with thoughts like “who am I to try? I”m not smart enough/rich enough/young enough/don’t know how?”

If this resonates with you, this episode is meant for you. 

Let’s be honest - not all goals are easy. If you’re feeling self-doubt brought on by yourself or others, chances are you’re not going to move forward. 

The fact is, believing in yourself is one of the few things YOU control when it comes to your goals. 

And frankly, it’s one of the most important elements of any success: belief in yourself, despite what anyone else believes. 

To confidently reach your goals, it’s time to shift your mindset to tackle your limiting beliefs. 

In this episode, you’ll get 6 strategies to rewire your mindset so that you can believe in yourself.  

You’ll also learn how to believe in yourself from the start, how to believe in yourself if you’ve failed (who hasn’t?!), and how to deal with those who don’t believe in you (because trust me, those people will always exist!). 

By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with the confidence to believe in YOURSELF so that you can willingly reach any goal you put your mind to. 

We’re talking MINDSET and belief today so buckle up and get ready!! 

Here are the juicy bits you can look forward to:

4:09 - The truth about goals (Hint: It’s not all sunshine + rainbows)

5:46 - Why mindset trumps “the perfect plan”. Everytime.

10:36 - Why we doubt ourselves - the neuroscience and evolution behind it

15:18 -  An exercise you can do if you’re afraid to begin a goal (The “Then What” exercise) 

6 Mindset Shifts So You Believe in Yourself

• 21:03 - Empowering beliefs

• 23:10 - Value Swap

• 27:15 - Exception

• 30:15 - Role model

• 31:20 - Cost analysis

• 33:43 - Benefit

• 37:20 - Detachment from Outcome

• 39:18 - Integration of the Belief

• 48:02 - Recap

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You’re meant for more - go get it! It’s time to tap into your best self and truly, have it all! 

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Shout out to other awesome podcasts (from this episode)

Mind Your Business with James Wedmore

The Sunny Show by Sunny Lenarduzzi 

Quotes to Share:

Download and share the quotes you loved on your social and inspire those around you:

“If you’re not pissing people off, you’re not doing cool enough things in the world.”

— Lisa Michaud

“What keeps you safe, keeps you stuck.”

— Emily Williams

“It’s either their happiness or yours. Whose are you choosing?”

— Lisa Michaud

“Mindset eats “the perfect plan” for breakfast.”

— Lisa Michaud

Thank you so much for listening.

xo,

Lisa

PS.  Please note: some of the links shared may be affiliate links. This doesn't cost you anything: it simply means that Lisa Michaud might get an affiliate fee. Special care is always taken to make sure only the highest quality recommendations are shared: our highest value as a Community is YOU getting results in your life. We will always encourage you to show up with integrity and encourage you to create a business, income, and life you love - and make money doing it. We share this as an example of how we do this in our business by following these principles to serve you, and inspire you to do the same in your life.

2 - Why SMART Goals SUCK!

SMART GOALS SUCK!

There, I said it.

I In this episode, find out why SMART goals don’t work, what it takes to actually achieve your goals and dreams (spoiler alert: it has NOTHING to do with SMART goals), and how the world’s most successful people achieve incredible things without a SMART goal.

This is what you didn’t learn in high school (and what your HR department won't talk about), but trust me, it will change your life NOW.

You’ve probably all heard of SMART goals from your high school guidance counsellor, or even your boss, right? And sure, they sound great because they give you a “formula for success,” but the truth is that they don’t work, and I’m going to tell you why. You’ll want to listen so you can find out how SMART goals fail you, hear success stories from some really famous people like Sir James Dyson, JK Rowling, and even Oprah, who all achieved incredible things without using SMART goals, and find out what you SHOULD have in your goals to make them happen.

This is what you didn’t learn in high school, but trust me, it will change your life NOW. 

Here are the juicy bits you can look forward to:

1:10 - A refresher on SMART goals

2:05 - How being SPECIFIC can hurt your goal-getting

5:55 - Breaking down MEASURABLE goals

8:58 - Why ACHIEVABLE goals are the exact opposite of what a goal should be

12:11 - How being REALISTIC could be selling yourself short

14:24 - The reasons why TIMELY goals don’t matter

17:40 - What you should really have in your goals (and none of it is SMART)

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You’re meant for more - go get it! It’s time to tap into your best self and truly, have it all! 

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Sharable + Notable Quotes:

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“Focus on how you want to feel. Focus on what the intention is of your goal, what impact will that have on your life in terms of what your emotions are, what your feelings are, what your experience is - that is what you need to hold onto.” --  Lisa Michaud

“A goal is not meant to be what you’ve already done”. -- Lisa Michaud

“If you want something different in your life you can’t base it on who you are today because you’re going to have to change to get something new. You’re going to have to become a different person to get something you’ve never had before.” -- Lisa Michaud

“Let go of this whole achievable thing and know that in your life pretty much anything is achievable. In the next 5-10 years you could be living a radically different life.”  -- Lisa Michaud

Thank you so much for listening!

Xo, 

Lisa

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1 - Why EVERYONE needs a goal, even you!

Do you worry about laying on your deathbed with regrets?

Today, I’m sharing why YOU need a goal - and how goals help you - to grow, to learn, to achieve incredible things and enjoy your life. Whether you haven’t set goals since high school, or you’ve never set a goal in your life, or even if the last few goals made you swear off goals forever, this is for you.

By the end of this podcast, not only are you going to be PUMPED to set a goal, but you’ll also learn the first step to take, even if you’re burned out, you’ve never set goals or have NO idea where to start. 

If you do enjoy learning, challenging yourself, growing, and becoming a better version of you, you’re in the right place. 

Here are the juicy bits you can look forward to:

2:15 - What you can expect from this episode

4:07 - How goals allow us to live without regret

10:23 - How goals allow you to know where you’re going

15:02 - How goals help you every single day

16:57 - How goals help you become the best version of yourself

21:44 - Why goals are about more than you

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You’re meant for more - go get it! It’s time to tap into your best self and truly, have it all! 

Subscribe & Leave a Review in iTunes

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Quotes:

Additional Quotes:

“When you live with intention, you die without regrets.”  -- Lisa Michaud 

“If you don’t know where you’re going, it doesn’t matter what path you take.” (Adapted from original Lewis Carroll quote). 

“On your last day on earth, the person you could have become will meet the person you became.”  -- Unknown.

Thank you so much for listening.

xo,

Lisa

PS. Please note: some of the links shared may be affiliate links. This doesn't cost you anything: it simply means that Lisa Michaud might get an affiliate fee. Special care is always taken to make sure only the highest quality recommendations are shared: our highest value as a Community is YOU getting results in your life. We will always encourage you to show up with integrity and encourage you to create a business, income, and life you love - and make money doing it. We share this as an example of how we do this in our business by following these principles to serve you, and inspire you to do the same in your life.

3. The top 5 goal-setting mistakes you're probably making

Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results is the definition of insanity… right?

And yet, if you’re anything like me, you’re guilty of doing this sometimes. You’re probably making at least one of the most common goal-setting mistakes out there… and then wondering why it’s not working. 

So, let’s do something about it. In this episode, I’m sharing the top 5 biggest, most common mistakes you’re making when setting your goals and I’ll show you what you can do instead to make sure you DO achieve the goals you want in your life.

By the end of this episode, you’ll know what to change with any goal you’re working on right now, and you’ll be ready to set your next goal in a way that will make you way more likely to succeed.

Say goodbye to insanity because you, my friend, are never going to make these goal-setting mistakes again. 

Here are the juicy bits you can look forward to:

3:16 - Goal-setting mistake #1: Setting too many goals

8:49 - Goal-setting mistake #2: Having goals you don’t really care about

14:05 - Goal-setting mistake #3: Planning to fail

17:32 - Goal-setting mistake #4: Ignoring your mindset and habits

24:14 - Goal-setting mistake #5: Doing it alone

32:30 - Recap: The 5 most common goal-setting mistakes

32:43 - Recap: Here’s what you should do instead

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You’re meant for more - go get it! It’s time to tap into your best self and truly, have it all! 

 

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Sharable Quotes:

Goals aren’t about what you achieve… they’re about who you become.

Stop trying to do all the things, for the wrong people- alone -- and stop trying to do it without planning, or changing your habits or your mindset.

Do one thing - the right thing - for you. Plan for success and surround yourself with people who will lift you up as you challenge yourself to level up your habits and your mindset. 

 You’re the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with. If it’s the wrong people, you’ll spend more time justifying what you’re doing… or hiding what you’re doing, instead of getting inspired. 

Thank you so much for listening.

xo,

Lisa

PS.  Please note: some of the links shared may be affiliate links. This doesn't cost you anything: it simply means that Lisa Michaud might get an affiliate fee. Special care is always taken to make sure only the highest quality recommendations are shared: our highest value as a Community is YOU getting results in your life. We will always encourage you to show up with integrity and encourage you to create a business, income, and life you love - and make money doing it. We share this as an example of how we do this in our business by following these principles to serve you, and inspire you to do the same in your life. 

4. How to get clarity if you have lots of dreams and no idea where to start

Are you feeling overwhelmed by all of your dreams and have no idea where to start?

If that sounds like you, then this episode is meant for you. 

Let’s be honest - if you’re feeling overwhelmed, chances are you’re not doing anything to move forward. We need clarity and focus to know where to start on the path to our big - and small - dreams. In today’s show, I’ll give you 3 guiding principles to take in order to figure out exactly where you need to start when chasing your dreams - and I’ll give you a hint: it’s about doing less, not more. 

I’ll also talk about the 3 steps that you can take to tackle - and achieve - all your goals with more confidence, clarity, and sanity.

By the end of this episode, you’ll have exactly what you need to focus on for the next 30 days to get your dreams off the ground. You’ve got everything you need today, to get started, so go chase those dreams!

Here are the juicy bits you can look forward to:

6:40 - The First Guiding Principle: It’s a marathon, not a sprint 

7:58 - The Second Guiding Principle: You don’t need to have it all figured out

8:13 - The Third Guiding Principle: Mindset matters more than strategy

9:58 - The First Step: Decide what’s most important to you

13:36 - The Second Step: Get focused!

18:02 - The Third Step: Clear your calendar

25:00 - How to say no with love

26:30 - Recap

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You’re meant for more - go get it! It’s time to tap into your best self and truly, have it all! 

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Notable Quotes:

The best way to honour a dream in your heart is by giving it the time in your calendar. -- Lisa Michaud

Not knowing where to start is no longer an excuse. It’s time to get started. -- Lisa Michaud

I give you permission to get it wrong. It might not be perfect. But if you never get started, you’ll never know. -- Lisa Michaud

Progress matters so much more over perfection. -- Lisa Michaud

Thank you so much for listening.

xo,

Lisa

PS.  Please note: some of the links shared may be affiliate links. This doesn't cost you anything: it simply means that Lisa Michaud might get an affiliate fee. Special care is always taken to make sure only the highest quality recommendations are shared: our highest value as a Community is YOU getting results in your life. We will always encourage you to show up with integrity and encourage you to create a business, income, and life you love - and make money doing it. We share this as an example of how we do this in our business by following these principles to serve you, and inspire you to do the same in your life. 

0 - What if you only had 1 year left to live?

What big dream would you achieve if you only had 1 year left to live?

Welcome to the first episode of the Goalden Girls Podcast! If you’re a driven, goal-setting woman, you’re in the right place. This podcast is for the woman who knows she’s made for more.  You’ve been successful in life so far - whatever your definition is - and yet you still have something in your heart, something in your mind that you want to achieve, create and experience. 

In this episode you’ll hear about how a health scare changed my life - and how it will change yours too. You’ll find out how this podcast will help you learn how to set goals, how to achieve your goals, and how to get motivated - in short, how you can transform your life, achieve success, AND turn your dreams into reality. Tune in to find the support, encouragement, clarity, tools, and strategies to make it all happen!

Here are the juicy bits you can look forward to:

2:29 - Who am I?

9:29 - Why you should listen!

10:13 - What you can expect from me

13:55  — What you can expect from this podcast

If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe here so you don’t miss a thing. I’d also love it if you left a review (you can click here), and shared this podcast with a friend, coworker, family member or anyone else you adore that needs to hear this. 

You’re meant for more - go get it! It’s time to tap into your best self and truly, have it all! 

Subscribe & Leave a Review 

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I’d also love it if you left a review (you can click here), select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” - then let me know what you think!  Do you have a friend, coworker, family member or anyone else you adore that needs to hear this?  Please take a moment to share the love with them - they will thank you for it!   

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Quotes:

“There are a million reasons, excuses, fears, and expectations - both our own - and society’s - that keep you stuck, that keep you exactly where you are instead of moving towards what you want. And that’s why I created this community. That’s why this podcast exists.” -- Lisa Michaud

“Whether you believe you can or believe you can’t, you’re right.”  -- Henry Ford

“It’s time for you to believe you CAN.  Do. Everything you want. It’s time for you to harness the power of your mind - and live your life for today.” -- Lisa Michaud

“This community, this for women ready to live exceptional lives, and ready to rise above, rise up to the challenges, and go beyond. This is for you if you believe in being imperfect - you, AND me, and still showing up and moving forward.” -- Lisa Michaud

Thank you so much for listening!

Xo, 

Lisa

PS.  Please note: some of the links may be affiliate links. This doesn't cost you anything: it simply means that Lisa Michaud might get an affiliate fee. Special care is always taken to make sure only the highest quality recommendations are shared: our highest value as a Community is YOU getting results in your life. We will always encourage you to show up with integrity and encourage you to create a business, income, and life you love - and make money doing it. We share this as an example of how we do this in our business by following these principles to serve you, and inspire you to do the same in your life.

TRAILER: What you can expect from Goalden Girls Podcast

Welcome to the Goalden Girls Podcast!

If you’re a driven, goal-setting woman, you’re in the right place. Here’s what you can expect from Goalden Girls Podcast. This podcast will help you learn how to set goals, how to achieve your goals, and how to get motivated - in short, how you can transform your life, achieve success, AND turn your dreams into reality.

Tune in to find the support, encouragement, clarity, tools, and strategies to make it all happen! Listen in to this 2 minute trailer to find out more, and get ready for the launch coming this October, 2019!

If you’re excited for this podcast, and love it already, please take a moment to subscribe today so you don’t miss a thing. I’d also love it if you left a review, and shared this podcast with a friend, coworker, family member or anyone else you adore that needs to hear this. 

You’re meant for more - go get it! It’s time to tap into your best self and truly, have it all! 

For more:

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PS. Please note: some of the links shared may be affiliate links. This doesn't cost you anything: it simply means that Lisa Michaud might get an affiliate fee. Special care is always taken to make sure only the highest quality recommendations are shared: our highest value as a Community is YOU getting results in your life. We will always encourage you to show up with integrity and encourage you to create a business, income, and life you love - and make money doing it. We share this as an example of how we do this in our business by following these principles to serve you, and inspire you to do the same in your life.