EPISODE NOTES: In today’s episode I am discussing the changes you need to make when you want to take your life to the next level.  Whether you are looking to take on a new role at work or go for a promotion there are three things you need to be willing to:  be bad, feel discomfort, change your identity.  Staying comfortable keeps you safe - but feeling trapped in life.  Listen today to hear more about how your brain is wired to keep you small - and what you can do to move away from that in order to do more of what you want.   IN THIS EPISODE: Motivational triad of the brain Current self identity  Alter Ego - Todd Herman https://toddherman.me/media/ Feeling uncomfortable  Achieving your dreams Email list:  upcoming group medical device sales mindset mastermind - get on list here:  https://michellebourquecoaching.com 

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Ep 94 Self Identity an Discomfort

I know a lot of you ladies love checklists right?  I’m all about a good checklist myself - the more checked the better right?  But, I recently read a great book - The Checklist Life - Breaking Free from a Life of Obligations - and it made me stop to think about how much of my life has been planned from that mentality.  Meaning, the idea that x-y-z needs to be accomplished in order to “do it right” - or - I have to do all of these things because … that’s what I’m “supposed” to do.  But here is the thing  - showing up, doing your life, the way you WANT to - IS doing it right, and today I want to talk more about that.  Listen in as I discuss this book with the Tracy Bianco, Leadership Coach, and author of The Checklist Life. IN THIS EPISODE: The plan you have for your life Life not going as planned Finding joy in your life Changing the masterpiece of your life DISC assessment The importance of celebrating you * Join Tracy’s FREE Facebook group:  CLICK HERE FOR BOOK CLUB 

Ep 93 Interview With Tracy Bianco - The Checklist Life

EPISODE NOTES: The definition of self care reads: the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one's own health.  So let’s start here - taking action to preserve or improve ones own health.  That seems like a pretty important thing to me  right?  But somewhere along the line we started thinking self care is selfish.  What part of taking action to preserve or improve one’s own health, seems selfish?  Interesting isn’t it?  The other thing, is somewhere along the line, people started thinking self care meant bubble baths, massages, and days at the spa.  Now listen - maybe on some days that is fabulous - and you do that.  But I want to talk about DAILY self care - a deeper level of self care that is different from all those other ideas.  IN THIS EPISODE: Definition of self care The importance of planning and sticking to the plan The importance of thought work Sticking to commitments  Being the CEO of your life Setting boundaries and saying no Loving yourself  Work with me - Click here : Work With Me 

Ep 92 A Different Kind of Self Care

Today I want to talk to you about how tiny changes can lead to big results - lasting results in your life.  I don’t think we give enough credit to how much your life can change when you make tiny changes.  Today I discuss why thoughts and systems are the key to obtaining the new goals you want to achieve. IN THIS EPISODE: Being ok with not being Ok Atomic Habits Tiny changes = big results How Habits determine your health, wealth, and happiness Motivational Triad of Brain What vs Why of creating new results Systems and thoughts for habits Myths from our brain as we create new results Work with me - www.michellebourquecoaching.com/consult    

Ep 91 Tiny Changes = Big Results

Have I got a treat for you and a privilege for me on today’s episode 90 - we are talking about sex with Dr. Sonia Wright.  Dr. Sonia is a board-certified radiologist, a sexual counselor and a certified life coach and two fun facts - she also worked in a sex toy shop - and she was recently featured on The Life Coach School podcast Dr. Sonia is the mid life sex coach and she  helps women understand sexual difficulties from different perspectives.  She uses her medical knowledge, sexual counseling skills and coaching tools to construct a holistic approach to resolving difficulties. This was a fun, and important conversation as Dr. Sonia helps so many women own their sexuality.  Listen today to learn more.    IN THIS EPISODE: Sex for women during mid-life Two different types of libido “To do” sex The pleasure gap The importance of body image Owning your sexuality For more information on Dr. Sonia:  https://soniawrightmd.com 

Ep 90 Let's Talk About Sex with Dr. Sonia Wright

In today’s episode I am discussing the most important words ever said.  Listen today to find out why what you say to yourself is so crucial to creating the life you want to live.  This is not  an “airy fairy” way to think - it’s the integral work you do recognizing the  the small sentences you say to yourself daily which give you the results you have. IN THIS EPISODE: The importance of what you say How to become aware of the sentences  How to change the self talk How to create new results  The importance of curiosity and compassion Join our private online community:  www.michellebourquecoaching.com/itsyourtime 

Ep 89 The Importance of What You Say

I was recently in a Facebook group looking at women responding to the question - what is your biggest struggle with work, and overwhelmingly, the answers included work life balance and time management. Women trying to do it all and feeling overwhelmed - not being able to do what they want. Today I wanted to share a few ideas because I think this is such an important topic. Being able to control your time is everything to living the life you want. IN THIS EPISODE: Setting priorities How you spend your time Wasted energy on negative self talk Honoring commitments vs tearing yourself down Join our (free) Private Online Community-  www.michellebourquecoaching.com/itsyourtime 

Ep 88 Work-Life Balance

Episode Notes: I am so excited to share some new changes and talk a bit about how coaching can help if you are feeling stuck.  The truth is - the discomfort of making changes in your life offers you the opportunity to feel more alive than ever - vs - staying stagnant in a life you just live day after day thinking there must be something more.  Listen today to hear just some of the ways it has worked for me, and start thinking about what you would want if we could wave a magic wand and help you achieve it.  How fun! IN THIS EPISODE:   The discomfort of change vs the discomfort of stagnation The difference between therapy and coaching  Past life living vs future life creating  Feeling stuck  https://michellebourquecoaching.com/itsyourtime Ready to hop on a consult?  Email me at - contact@michellebourquecoaching.com and let me know  

Ep 87 What To Do If You are Feeling Stuck

Episode Notes: Todays topic stems from something that came up in a recent class with my group.   I think a number of you will benefit from hearing my take on the idea that you have to do it all. I hear this sentence from clients regarding work, I hear this sentence from clients when speaking about home life, and I’ve even told myself this sentence for both work and home. Listen today to learn how that sentence - “I have to do it all” is a lie we tell ourselves and what you can choose to think in order to see where you hold the power in everything you do. IN THIS EPISODE: The lie - “I have to do it all” How thinking you have to do it all holds you back What you can do to gain more power in your life Join (free) Private Facebook Group: Click Here To Join 

EP 86 When You Have to Do It All

EPISODE NOTES: Change is the one constant in life, and in today’s episode I want to talk to you about the three components that will help you make lasting change.  Awareness is always the first step.  Once you become aware of what you are currently thinking you will need curiosity and compassion.  Listen now to learn more about how the three work together.    IN THIS EPISODE: How to become aware of current thinking How to find new thoughts  The problem with judgement  Being present  Work with me:  www.michellebourquecoaching.com/workwithme 

Ep 85 The 3 Components To Change

NOTES: One thing I really have been reflecting on a lot recently is the idea of gratitude  I don’t mean - pretend gratitude when you aren’t happy.  I mean a true connection with gratitude - for the brain’s benefit - where you truly focus on what is important to you, and where you feel most prosperous.  People who regularly practice gratitude, by taking time to notice and reflect upon the things they're thankful for experience more positive emotions, feel more alive, sleep better, express more compassion and kindness, and even have stronger immune systems.  So why is it important to take the time to notice?  Listen now to learn more. Work with me: https://michellebourquecoaching.com/work-with-me/

EP 84 Gratitude in Challenging Times

EPISODE NOTES: I think you can agree - we love the feeling of accomplishment.  You know - when you can check off the list of things to do.  But let’s be honest - we just add more to the list, and keep taking action - going and going and going.  If we don’t take a break it’s almost like we are someone one ice running in place and if you don’t stop you are going to start going backwards. For myself and for the women I work with, it’s easier to keep going, and keep doing for everyone else Vs taking time to hear the voices in your head.  So many of us feel like we are stuck in our lives doing the same thing over and over.  That’s because - you are.  So today I want you to think about your biggest advocate - the future you you want to become.  Listen to learn what I mean and how to begin. 1:1 Private coaching opened up - I’m looking for 4 clients who are ready to excel in your life - without the stress and overwhelm, and do more of what you want without feeling guilty.  Click here to get started:  https://michellebourquecoaching.com/work-with-me/  

Ep 83 Your Biggest Advocate

This is such a great topic.  The decisions you make today will be the results you see tomorrow. You know something?  Every decision is optional.  What I mean is - everything in your life is a choice - even if it doesn’t feel like it.  I can not tell you how important this statement is and how much it has changed my life.  It was the quote on my nameplate from Brooke Castillo when I went through certified training with the Life Coach School, and I did not realize at the time how much my life would change knowing this - and that’s why I share it with you.  So many of the women I work with feel like that ‘have’ to do - all the things.  For me it was all the  work “have-tos’ and I use quotes now, but at the time it felt like a fact for SURE.  It sometimes caused me to feel super resentful, like nothing was ever enough,  and like I could never do anything I wanted to. Anyone relate? I’m guessing yes.  That’s why today I’m talking about the importance of the decisions you make, how you always have the opportunity to change the decisions you make and how looking at your decisions can change your life. IN THIS EPISODE: *. New Private Facebook Group - join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/itsyourtimeownyourlife/?ref=share Jim Kwik - Kwik Learning - Limitless All decisions are optional The importance of making decisions powerfully The problem with not making a decision No right or wrong decision  The power of re-deciding  Creating new results in your life quickly 

Ep 82 The Importance of the Decisions You Make

Today I want to talk to you about the importance of the questions you ask yourself.  The questions you ask will lead you to the results you currently have.  We want to ensure your questions are ones that will lead you to the results you want in your life.  Listen now to learn more. IN THIS PODCAST: QBQ - The Question Behind the Question Jim Kwik - Limitless Asking better questions Passive Action vs Massive Action Reticular Activating System Personal responsibility vs blame Join the private Facebook group:  www.michellebourquecoaching.com/itsyourtime  

Ep 81 The Importance of the Questions You Ask

Have I got a treat for your today.  I can not even tell you how excited I am to share a recent conversation I had with Patrick Sweeney, the author of Fear is Fuel.  This book has so many of the concepts we talk about here - but with an extra layer of Neuroscience.  I could’ve talked to him all night - I find it so fascinating, and I hope you do as well.  Enjoy! IN THIS EPISODE: Two Wars of Decisions to make Fear vs opportunity  Free energy Taking responsibility for your life Using Fear as fuel Blame and judgement  Curiosity  Patrick Sweeney Contact info:   https://www.pjsweeney.com https://www.instagram.com/pjsweeney/ https://twitter.com/PJSweeney https://www.facebook.com/PatrickSweeneyFearGuru/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefearguru/

Ep 80 Interview with Patrick Sweeney

This is the podcast for professional women who want to find work/life balance in their lives. If you struggle with leaving work at work and want to enjoy more personal time, this podcast is for you. In each episode, sales professional, and Certified Life Coach, Michelle A. Bourque combines real-life experiences and cognitive tools to teach you how to improve your time management, and productivity in order to reduce your stress and enjoy more of your life. It's your time to begin making a change, to create the life you imagine - and your time is now. www.michellebourquecoaching.com for more info.

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