47: What is Truthful vs Helpful?

Often, when I talk to clients they'll say things like, "I can't control myself around sweets," "I"m lazy," "I hate to exercise," "I"m too old," or "I"m just not disciplined."And when I ask the question back to them, Is that true? Is it really true? They can give me a whole host of examples & evidence of why that's true. Sometimes we say things that feel like we're just reporting the weather - as if we're just stating the truth.And so in this podcast episode, you'll learn the difference between thoughts and statements that are truthful, but then the second thing we want to ask ourselves is, but is it helpful?Because when I think the thoughts "I can't control myself around sweets," "I"m lazy," "I hate to exercise," "I"m too old," or "I"m just not disciplined," you know what I don't feel like doing? I don't feel like eating a vegetable or going for a walk.When I say these things, even if they feel like facts, they just aren't helpful in moving me in the direction towards controlling myself around sweets, getting consistent in an exercise routine, or learning to do something new.Hey! I love hearing from you. Send me a text. Let me know what resonated with you. I submitted a talk for SXSW 2027: Biohacking Is Just Dieting in a Lab Coat. Community voting runs through August 23rd, and it's part of what determines who gets on stage in Austin next March. If this resonates, I'd love your vote: CLICK HERE. Free account required, takes about a minute. If you’re a woman in midlife who wants better health without obsessing over weight, you’re in the right place. I’m Elizabeth Sherman, a life and health coach and host of the Total Health in Midlife Podcast.After coaching hundreds of women, I know the real problem usually isn’t “not enough information” – it’s too much of it, and not knowing where to start. With close to 300 episodes, this show can feel that way too.To make it easy, I created a free Listener’s Roadmap that helps you figure out which episodes are right for you right now. Tell me what you’re struggling with – low energy, emotional eating, stress, sleep, exercise, or all of the above – and I’ll point you to a curated path of episodes and resources to get you moving.Download your free roadmap at https://elizabethsherman.com/roadmap.