How To Shed Your Shoulds

An episode of the The Midlife Remix podcast, hosted by C René Washington, titled "How To Shed Your Shoulds" was published on October 6, 2021 and runs 26 minutes.

October 6, 2021 ·26m · The Midlife Remix

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There’s so much going on inside The Midlife Remix and you really want to be in on this!Women in particular live under a lot of obligations. Today I’ll talk about “should” versus “must,” and what we can do to relieve the pressure of obligation. First, write down the top 3 things you must do this week.  Read them aloud, then change “should” or “must” to “could.”  Because really, everything is a choice.  I have a couple announcements too!  I’m starting The Midlife Remix Book Club on October 7th, starting, appropriately, with “The Crossroads of Should and Must” by Elle Luna.  I revisit this one frequently and I’m sure you’ll love it.I’ll also be starting a “Fall In Love With Yourself” challenge soon - watch the Facebook page for that! You can also participate in the challenge without joining the facebook group through email. Join the newsletter, https://www.themidliferemix.life/If you want to share this podcast with your friends, share this link with them. https://www.themidliferemix.life/podcast What’s got you shackled?  If you aren't a part of our private community, correct that now!  Subscribe at themidliferemix.life for resources and opportunities to interact with me, our guests, and our vibrant community. A Podcast Launch Bestie production

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There’s so much going on inside The Midlife Remix and you really want to be in on this!

Women in particular live under a lot of obligations. Today I’ll talk about “should” versus “must,” and what we can do to relieve the pressure of obligation. First, write down the top 3 things you must do this week. Read them aloud, then change “should” or “must” to “could.” Because really, everything is a choice.

I have a couple announcements too! I’m starting The Midlife Remix Book Club on October 7th, starting, appropriately, with “The Crossroads of Should and Must” by Elle Luna. I revisit this one frequently and I’m sure you’ll love it.

I’ll also be starting a “Fall In Love With Yourself” challenge soon - watch the Facebook page for that! You can also participate in the challenge without joining the facebook group through email. Join the newsletter, https://www.themidliferemix.life/

If you want to share this podcast with your friends, share this link with them. https://www.themidliferemix.life/podcast

What’s got you shackled?

If you aren't a part of our private community, correct that now! Subscribe at themidliferemix.life for resources and opportunities to interact with me, our guests, and our vibrant community.

A Podcast Launch Bestie production

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