Motivation and Consistency: How to reach your goals in menopause

In this episode, you'll hear: 1. The Importance of Self-Awareness and Intuition: We delve into the concept of biofeedback and highlight the significance of listening to our bodies during recovery and training. Understanding our own needs and prioritizing health and fitness goals is crucial for holistic wellbeing.2. Embracing Flexibility and Self-Compassion: We talk about the dangers of the "all or nothing" mentality in fitness and the importance of celebrating small wins. Flexibility and self-compassion play vital roles in maintaining long-term goals and finding motivation during challenging times.3. Finding Joy and Emotion-Based Goal Setting: We share the impact of embodying the spirit of joy and gratitude, and encourage creating goals based on emotions rather than just tasks. Finding fulfillment from within, rather than solely relying on external expectations, is a game-changer in finding long-lasting motivation.00:00 Appreciative of life, acknowledging challenges and recovery.04:47 Questioning motivation and fulfillment in volunteering activities.06:41 Chasing material goals leads to short fulfillment.12:45 Consistency and effort matter, not perfection.15:54 Triathlon setbacks made me angry and resentful.18:37 Confident in mothering, less sure about self.21:08 Avoid all or nothing mentality for success.24:18 Seek objective advice to help make decisions.27:56 Celebrate small wins to show it's safe.30:44 Stay hopeful and flexible to reach goals.Stay Connected!AmeliaWebsite:  https://www.thehelpfulplate.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehelpfulplate/CamWebsite: https://www.camoyler.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/heymomma_cam/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heymomma_camMidlife Mommas IG: https://www.instagram.com/midlife.mommas/Please share, rate, and review the podcast.  We appreciate you! ❤️