When Growth Feels Uncomfortable: 5 Ways to Keep Moving Forward

Your Winter Mindset Reset: 6 Ways to Feel Amazing AgainIs it just me, or does everything feel a little bit heavier at this time of year? 🍂The dark mornings, freezing temperatures, shorter days… and then you turn on the TV and it's doom, gloom and disaster! 😂But here's the thing… you don't have to wait until summer to get your spark back! ☀️I used to really struggle at this time of year. My mood would drop, I'd eat and drink more, suffer terrible migraines and find myself wishing the winter months away.But over the years, I've completely changed how I approach this season, and in this uplifting episode of The Mindset Model, I'm sharing 6 simple ways to protect your mindset, lift your mood and create a life that feels GOOD, whatever the weather!🌿 1. appreciate the seasons- find joy in every season, even winter has its perks!  💪 2. Move your body, lift your mood! – How walking, getting outdoors and exercising can help you feel energised, even when the sofa is calling your name!☕ 3. Surround yourself with sunshine people! – The power of friendship, connection, laughter and making time for people who make you feel amazing.💛 4. Understand yourself instead of judging yourself! – How hormones, health and seasonal changes can influence how we feel, and why self-awareness and compassion are so important.✈️ 5. Give yourself something exciting to look forward to! – From little adventures to planning future trips, why creating moments of anticipation can bring more joy into everyday life.🐾 6. Reconnect with what really matters! – Animals, nature, being present and remembering that life isn't just about achieving the next big thing… it's about enjoying the journey!also in this episode....I share some BIG NEWS!!!you don't have to feel positive every single day to have a positive mindset. You're human!This episode is your reminder that you have the power to create little moments of joy, even when the world around you feels a little gloomy.So grab yourself a cuppa, get cosy and let's get your spark back! ☕💫Remember: Don't just survive the season. DESIGN the season!And never forget… you're 1 in 8 BILLION. There's nobody else quite like you! 💛Support the show✨ FOLLOW THE MINDSET MODELWant more mindset shifts, manifestation magic and reminders that you are, in fact, capable of creating an absolutely fabulous life?🌐 Website: www.themindsetmodel.co.uk 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@themindsetmodel?si=LTPfSyYcMjRzKjBT📱 Instagram: @TheMindsetModel_If you loved this episode, like, subscribe, follow and share it with someone who needs to hear it.Because apparently the algorithm also needs words of affirmation. 😂Your share might be the exact message someone needs today. ✨You hold the power. Now go create something incredible. 🚀

What if the discomfort you're feeling isn't a sign to give up… but a sign that you're becoming someone new?Have you ever wanted something SO badly, but when the opportunity finally arrives, your brain suddenly goes… ABSOLUTELY NOT! 😂Welcome to the wonderfully uncomfortable world of personal growth!In this uplifting episode of The Mindset Model, we're exploring why becoming the next-level version of yourself can feel so uncomfortable, what's actually happening in your mind, and how to navigate those moments of self-doubt, uncertainty and resistance.Because here's the thing… confidence is the outcome, self-image is the work.I'm sharing my own experiences of stepping outside my comfort zone, building The Mindset Model and becoming the woman who now takes opportunities that once would have terrified me!✨ In this episode, you'll discover:Why personal growth can feel uncomfortable, even when it's something you really want.How your brain responds to unfamiliar experiences and uncertainty.Why your old self-image might be holding you back.My 5 top tips to navigate uncomfortable growth with confidence.How to take small, brave actions that build evidence of who you're becoming.Why growth doesn't have to mean constantly pushing yourself harder.The Becoming Gap -that uncomfortable space between who you've been and who you're becoming.Your Mindset Model challenge: 💫What's ONE thing you've been avoiding because it feels uncomfortable, even though deep down you know you want to do it?Write it down. Choose one small step. And remember, you don't need to feel completely confident to begin.You're not here to be a copy of somebody else. You're 1 in 8 billion, and your uniqueness is your superpower!Create it. Choose it. Own it.💖 If this episode gave you the little nudge you needed, please like, subscribe and share it with someone who's ready for their next chapter!And if you're listening whilst walking, driving or doing the washing up… congratulations, you're officially multitasking your way to a better mindset! 😂✨Support the show✨ FOLLOW THE MINDSET MODELWant more mindset shifts, manifestation magic and reminders that you are, in fact, capable of creating an absolutely fabulous life?🌐 Website: www.themindsetmodel.co.uk 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@themindsetmodel?si=LTPfSyYcMjRzKjBT📱 Instagram: @TheMindsetModel_If you loved this episode, like, subscribe, follow and share it with someone who needs to hear it.Because apparently the algorithm also needs words of affirmation. 😂Your share might be the exact message someone needs today. ✨You hold the power. Now go create something incredible. 🚀

This weekend, I stepped onto the stage at EmpowHER to share something incredibly special- my Self-Image Method™, a four-step framework designed to help you build magnetic confidence and start creating the life you actually WANT.And believe me, I haven't always been this confident!There was a time when I let opportunities pass me by, held myself back and allowed that little voice in my head to convince me I wasn't good enough.Looking back, I wonder how many incredible experiences I missed simply because I didn't believe in myself.But here's what I've discovered…Confidence isn't the starting point. It's something you build through the way you see yourself, the beliefs you choose and the actions you take.In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of my EmpowHER confidence masterclass and walking you through the four steps:✨ DECIDE: Discover what you really want from life by getting clear on your personal values.✨ BUILD: Start collecting evidence that you are already capable, courageous and confident.✨ REFRAME: Challenge limiting beliefs, negative self-talk and the stories that have been keeping you small.✨ BECOME: Take those little, powerful steps towards the person you've decided to be.Because you don't need to become somebody else to be successful.You need to stop holding back the person you already are.Grab your notebook, get comfortable and prepare to activate your confidence!I hold the key. You hold the power. 🔑Love this episode? Subscribe to The Mindset Model Podcast, share it with somebody who needs a confidence boost and come and say hello on Instagram!Support the show✨ FOLLOW THE MINDSET MODELWant more mindset shifts, manifestation magic and reminders that you are, in fact, capable of creating an absolutely fabulous life?🌐 Website: www.themindsetmodel.co.uk 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@themindsetmodel?si=LTPfSyYcMjRzKjBT📱 Instagram: @TheMindsetModel_If you loved this episode, like, subscribe, follow and share it with someone who needs to hear it.Because apparently the algorithm also needs words of affirmation. 😂Your share might be the exact message someone needs today. ✨You hold the power. Now go create something incredible. 🚀

THROWBACK EPISODE! I'm starring in a music video! And who better to help bring this crazy vision to life than my dear friend, Steph Kelsall, founder of Kelsall Choreo!A world-travelled choreographer, dance educator, creative genius and manifestation powerhouse! ✨Steph and I go way back, and last year she joined me on The Mindset Model Podcast to share her incredible journey through the world of dance.From ballroom to hip hop, celebrity stages to international platforms, Steph has built an incredible career doing what she loves.But this conversation goes FAR deeper than dance.We explore how movement can transform your confidence, well-being, energy and the way you see yourself.🔥 Inside this brilliant conversation, we explore:✨ How Steph manifested a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that changed everything.✨ How dance strengthened my own presenting career, confidence and stage presence.✨ The incredible benefits of dance for your brain, body and emotional well-being.✨ Why dance is for EVERYONE, regardless of age, body shape or experience.✨ How movement can reduce stress, lift your mood and help you reconnect with yourself.✨ Why even five minutes of dancing can completely shift your energy!And now we've come full circle!Steph has agreed to be my creative director and choreograph a very special campaign for The Mindset Model, celebrating empowerment, body positivity and having the courage to DO THE THING THAT SCARES YOU!Because confidence isn't about being the best dancer in the room.It's about giving yourself permission to get up and dance in the first place.And sometimes the people who inspire you become part of your next big adventure. ❤️So what better time to bring this wonderful conversation back into the spotlight?🎧 Listen to this throwback episode of The Mindset Model Podcast and discover how dance can transform your life!And watch this space… because what we're creating together is going to be something special! 💃🎬Question for you: When was the last time you put on your favourite song and danced like nobody was watching? 😂Support the show✨ FOLLOW THE MINDSET MODELWant more mindset shifts, manifestation magic and reminders that you are, in fact, capable of creating an absolutely fabulous life?🌐 Website: www.themindsetmodel.co.uk 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@themindsetmodel?si=LTPfSyYcMjRzKjBT📱 Instagram: @TheMindsetModel_If you loved this episode, like, subscribe, follow and share it with someone who needs to hear it.Because apparently the algorithm also needs words of affirmation. 😂Your share might be the exact message someone needs today. ✨You hold the power. Now go create something incredible. 🚀

What if the secret to becoming wildly confident wasn't waiting until you felt ready… but doing the very thing that scares you?Welcome back to The Mindset Model Podcast!This week, I'm sharing something rather exciting. I'M STARRING IN A MUSIC VIDEO! 🎬🔥And not just any music video. A sexy, audacious, confidence-boosting music video that I've been dreaming about creating for YEARS!As I approach my 40s, I noticed something interesting. My confidence had started to dip. And as someone who specialises in confidence and self-image, I thought… hang on a minute, we are NOT having this! 😂So rather than shrinking, hiding or letting my inner impostor talk me out of something fabulous, I decided to do the thing!I've got a choreographer, a videographer, a makeup artist and a hairstylist lined up. We're bringing this vision to LIFE!Because here's what I know from my own lived experiences:Confidence isn't built by staying comfortable. It's built by showing yourself what you're capable of.In this uplifting episode, we're exploring:✨ Why your confidence can fluctuate, even when you've spent years building it.✨ How to create magnetic confidence by stepping outside your comfort zone.✨ Why doing something that scares you can transform your self-image.✨ How to become your own biggest role model by taking action.I'm also sharing my approach to building confidence and why I believe that the person you want to become is waiting on the other side of the decisions you're avoiding.Here's your reminder: You don't have to feel confident to begin. Sometimes you have to begin to become confident.Whether you're thinking about starting a business, changing careers, wearing the outfit, stepping onto a stage or finally doing that one thing you've dreamed about for years, this episode is your invitation to GO FOR IT!Because life is far too short to spend it wondering what if.And who knows… perhaps your next confidence breakthrough starts with something a little audacious! 😉🎧 Listen now and let's build some MAGNETIC CONFIDENCE!The Mindset Model — I hold the key, you hold the power.If this episode gives you that little nudge you needed, please subscribe, leave a review and share it with someone who needs reminding just how incredible they are. 💜Support the show✨ FOLLOW THE MINDSET MODELWant more mindset shifts, manifestation magic and reminders that you are, in fact, capable of creating an absolutely fabulous life?🌐 Website: www.themindsetmodel.co.uk 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@themindsetmodel?si=LTPfSyYcMjRzKjBT📱 Instagram: @TheMindsetModel_If you loved this episode, like, subscribe, follow and share it with someone who needs to hear it.Because apparently the algorithm also needs words of affirmation. 😂Your share might be the exact message someone needs today. ✨You hold the power. Now go create something incredible. 🚀

Progress isn’t always linear.September knocked me sideways. I experienced some of the worst migraines I’ve ever had, and while the physical symptoms were difficult, what surprised me most was what they triggered emotionally.When my health began affecting my work, an old fear resurfaced from a time in my life when I was too unwell to work at all.Suddenly, the internal dialogue started…What if I can’t do this? What if it gets worse? What if I lose everything I’ve worked so hard to rebuild?But there was one HUGE difference this time.I had tools.In this episode, I’m getting vulnerable about what happened, why it affected me so deeply and how more than a decade of working on my mindset, confidence and self-image helped me respond differently instead of spiralling.We’re talking about slowing down, asking for help, listening to your body, going caffeine-free (yes, apparently I can survive 😂), and recognising that sometimes the strongest thing you can do isn’t push harder — it’s listen.Because I teach confidence and self-image, but apparently that doesn’t give me immunity from life life-ing. 😂And confidence isn’t about becoming someone who never struggles. It’s about building enough trust in yourself to know that when life knocks you sideways, you can find your way back.In this episode, I also give you three questions to ask yourself when life is life-ing:✨ What is this situation bringing up in me — and is my reaction about what’s happening now, or something I’ve experienced before?✨ What do I actually need right now — not what I think I should be doing?✨ If I trusted myself to navigate this, what would I do differently today?And your action step?Take ONE thing off your plate today.Don’t add another habit, another goal or a 12-step morning routine. 😂 Create some space. Ask for help. Rest. Say no. Slow down.Growth can be messy. Progress can wobble. And sometimes moving forward looks completely different from what we imagined.You’re not necessarily going backwards. You might simply be being asked to listen. 🤍If this episode finds you in a season where life really is life-ing, I hope it reminds you of just how much strength you already have.Support the show✨ FOLLOW THE MINDSET MODELWant more mindset shifts, manifestation magic and reminders that you are, in fact, capable of creating an absolutely fabulous life?🌐 Website: www.themindsetmodel.co.uk 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@themindsetmodel?si=LTPfSyYcMjRzKjBT📱 Instagram: @TheMindsetModel_If you loved this episode, like, subscribe, follow and share it with someone who needs to hear it.Because apparently the algorithm also needs words of affirmation. 😂Your share might be the exact message someone needs today. ✨You hold the power. Now go create something incredible. 🚀

✨ I’M SPEAKING AT EMPOWHER 2026! ✨This episode is a very special full-circle moment.But first - what a month September has been on The Mindset Model Podcast! We’ve had some incredible guest experts sharing their stories, wisdom and reminders of what can happen when you choose yourself, trust the nudges and go for the life you actually want.If you missed any of September’s guest episodes, make sure you go back and listen!Now for some VERY exciting news…I’m officially speaking at EmpowHER 2026! 🎤✨And there’s a much bigger story behind this announcement.In 2025, I was doing all the things - building, creating, working, pushing - but behind the scenes, I was burnt out. My energy was low and I knew something needed to change.Then I met the incredible Nikki Antonaccio, who invited me to the EmpowHER event.And it genuinely changed my life.I met incredible women and learnt so much about hormones, health, wellbeing, energy and managing overwhelm. But one of the biggest lessons I took away was this:✨ You can be healthy AND do the things.Success and wellbeing don't have to compete with each other.And now, one year later, I'm going back to EmpowHER - except this time, I'M SPEAKING! 😭🎤I'll be delivering my Confidence Masterclass and sharing my proven four-step framework for building EPIC confidence.My mission?For every woman in that room to leave believing in herself more than she did when she walked in.Because confidence changes what you believe is possible for your life.And looking after yourself isn't something you have to earn once you've achieved everything else. Your wellbeing is PART of creating the life you want.You can join EmpowHER in person or virtually -  visit my Instagram page themindsetmodel_ bio click the event link to secure your space.I cannot WAIT to take you behind the scenes and share how it all goes!And I'll leave you with this week's Mindset Model question:✨ What is one little step you can take TODAY to put your wellbeing first?It doesn't have to be dramatic.One walk.One boundary.One early night.One moment to breathe.One decision that says, “I matter too.”Your biggest dreams need you well enough to enjoy them. 💫Support the show✨ FOLLOW THE MINDSET MODELWant more mindset shifts, manifestation magic and reminders that you are, in fact, capable of creating an absolutely fabulous life?🌐 Website: www.themindsetmodel.co.uk 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@themindsetmodel?si=LTPfSyYcMjRzKjBT📱 Instagram: @TheMindsetModel_If you loved this episode, like, subscribe, follow and share it with someone who needs to hear it.Because apparently the algorithm also needs words of affirmation. 😂Your share might be the exact message someone needs today. ✨You hold the power. Now go create something incredible. 🚀

What if the problem isn’t that you’re not doing enough… what if you’ve simply forgotten to notice everything you’ve already done?I recently had one of those pinch me moments while creating a reel featuring clips from my speaking, presenting, acting and modelling work.I was putting it together when suddenly it hit me: 2017 Sara would be absolutely BLOWN AWAY by this.And the funny thing is, when you're living it day by day, you don't always notice how far you've come.So in this episode, I'm taking you back through my story — especially for those of you who are new to The Mindset Model — and sharing why I genuinely believe mindset, confidence and self-image can change the direction of your life.I am my own best testimonial.My life didn't transform overnight. There wasn't one magical moment where everything suddenly fell into place. It was built through hundreds of tiny decisions, uncomfortable steps, unexpected opportunities, moments of self-doubt, following little nudges and choosing to keep going even when I couldn't see where it was all leading.Because sustainable success takes time.And I want you to try something after listening.Think about you in 2017.If that version of you could suddenly appear in your life today, what would they be amazed by?What have you achieved, survived, created, changed or become that you've now completely normalised?Maybe you haven't reached every dream yet.But look how far you've already come.Keep going. Keep choosing yourself. Keep taking the little steps. Keep following those nudges.Because one day, you might look around at the life you've created and have your own…PINCH ME MOMENT. ✨🎧 Listen to The Mindset Model Podcast📺 Watch on YouTube✨ Follow The Mindset Model for mindset, confidence, self-image and a reminder that there is always more possible for you.I hold the key. You hold the power. 🔑Support the show✨ FOLLOW THE MINDSET MODELWant more mindset shifts, manifestation magic and reminders that you are, in fact, capable of creating an absolutely fabulous life?🌐 Website: www.themindsetmodel.co.uk 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@themindsetmodel?si=LTPfSyYcMjRzKjBT📱 Instagram: @TheMindsetModel_If you loved this episode, like, subscribe, follow and share it with someone who needs to hear it.Because apparently the algorithm also needs words of affirmation. 😂Your share might be the exact message someone needs today. ✨You hold the power. Now go create something incredible. 🚀

What happens when the life that looks successful on the outside… no longer feels successful on the inside?This week on The Mindset Model Podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant Lenka Powell, founder of Cacaopura and Yoga with Lenka, for a conversation about burnout, intuition, cacao, visualisation and having the courage to create a completely different way of living.After 15 years working in the corporate and creative world with global brands including Unilever and Vodafone, Lenka reached a point where she knew something had to change.She was walking around the office barefoot, one day she thought “F** this shit.”She made the decision and followed that inner knowing all the way to India, where she trained in yoga and meditation in Rishikesh.And that was just the beginning.We talk about the powerful visualisation that later became part of the imagery behind Cacaopura, Lenka’s mission to bring ancient cacao rituals into modern everyday life, and the fascinating compounds in cacao associated with feelings of wellbeing and bliss.We also explore what it really means to redefine success. Because Lenka’s meetings these days look VERY different…Forget stuffy, air-conditioned boardrooms — she takes her team on cacao walks!In this episode, we explore:✨ Knowing when you've outgrown your current version of success✨ Burnout and listening when your body is asking for change✨ Lenka's decision to leave corporate life and travel to India✨ Yoga, meditation and reconnecting with your intuition✨ The visualisation that helped inspire Cacaopura✨ What ceremonial cacao actually is✨ Cacao, wellbeing and the so-called “bliss molecule”✨ Bringing ancient rituals into our busy modern lives✨ Building a business and life that actually feels good✨ Why success gets to look completely different for YOU🎁 EXCLUSIVE MINDSET MODEL LISTENER OFFERWant to experience Cacaopura for yourself?Lenka has very kindly created an exclusive discount for The Mindset Model listeners!Use code MINDSETMODEL15 for your special listener discount. 🍫✨CONNECT WITH LENKADiscover Cacaopura: www.cacaopura.co.ukInstagram: @lenkapowellInstagram: @cacaopuraIf this episode gives you the nudge to rethink what success means to you, share it with someone who needs to hear it.You don't have to keep living a life simply because it's the life you once chose.You're allowed to change. You're allowed to want more. And you're allowed to create success on your own terms. Support the show✨ FOLLOW THE MINDSET MODELWant more mindset shifts, manifestation magic and reminders that you are, in fact, capable of creating an absolutely fabulous life?🌐 Website: www.themindsetmodel.co.uk 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@themindsetmodel?si=LTPfSyYcMjRzKjBT📱 Instagram: @TheMindsetModel_If you loved this episode, like, subscribe, follow and share it with someone who needs to hear it.Because apparently the algorithm also needs words of affirmation. 😂Your share might be the exact message someone needs today. ✨You hold the power. Now go create something incredible. 🚀

Welcome to Sales Confidence Coach Karina Klaus! Does selling your business make you feel a little bit… icky? 😂Maybe you overthink what to say. You feel awkward talking about your offer. You worry about sounding pushy. Or perhaps asking someone to actually PAY you suddenly brings up a whole load of feelings you weren’t expecting.This episode is for you.I’m joined by Karina Klaus, Sales Confidence Coach, who helps women in business heal their relationship with selling and release subconscious sales and money blocks so they can scale their businesses in a way that gives them the freedom they started them for.With degrees in both psychology and business, Karina brings a fascinating perspective to sales — because sometimes the thing stopping us from selling more isn’t another strategy, script or funnel.It’s what we believe about selling in the first place.In this episode, we talk about:✨ Why selling can feel SO uncomfortable✨ The psychology and mindset behind sales✨ How subconscious sales and money blocks can show up in your business✨ Why confidence plays such a huge role in selling✨ How to identify the beliefs that could be holding you back✨ Selling authentically without sounding like a robot✨ Karina’s practical tips for becoming more confident talking about your offers✨ Creating a business that actually gives you the freedom you started it forBecause selling doesn’t have to mean becoming pushy, following a script that sounds nothing like you or pretending to be someone you’re not.You can learn to sell as YOU.FREE SALES BLOCKS MASTERCLASSWant to go deeper with Karina?Karina has created a FREE Sales Blocks Masterclass to help you understand and begin releasing the subconscious blocks affecting the way you sell.👉https://karinaklaus.net/masterclass/register?utm_source=podcastsCONNECT WITH KARINA📲 Instagram: @heyitskarinaklauslots of love from Sara & Karina Support the show✨ FOLLOW THE MINDSET MODELWant more mindset shifts, manifestation magic and reminders that you are, in fact, capable of creating an absolutely fabulous life?🌐 Website: www.themindsetmodel.co.uk 🎥 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@themindsetmodel?si=LTPfSyYcMjRzKjBT📱 Instagram: @TheMindsetModel_If you loved this episode, like, subscribe, follow and share it with someone who needs to hear it.Because apparently the algorithm also needs words of affirmation. 😂Your share might be the exact message someone needs today. ✨You hold the power. Now go create something incredible. 🚀