62 \\ The Importance of Letting Your Guard Down

Overwhelm and stress are sneaky, and will always try to work themselves into our life. Although we can't completely avoid them, having the tools to recognize and quickly work through them is powerful. Healthy habits are for more than just nutrition and fitness, but working to have a high EQ (emotional intelligence) for yourself and others and being intentional with your choices to work through hard times will help you to feel calmer, more in control, and maintain a healthy balance of stress in your life. XO, Shannon   2025: Hello / Goodbye Playlist Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/8b909d05-f1fa-4eba-88ff-c8571aac6c3e Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6jv87DuQfexSEWCA6BcRrB?si=Z_RLfEYeQOigmba78oUFGw    1:1 Coaching: https://www.shannonmarqueta.com/coaching   Free Stuff Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/afreshstartsupport  5-Day Meal Plan: https://www.shannonmarqueta.com/    Connect TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shannonmarqueta IG: https://www.instagram.com/shannonmarqueta/  Email: [email protected]

Decluttering is common for our closet and drunk drawer, but it's also necessary in our life. Identifying what is causing you to feel stressed, overwhelmed, even less than enough needs to be addressed in a healthy way so you can be your best self in all areas. Not always an easy task, but definitely necessary for focus and growth - this will help you to lighten your load and show up better in every area. XO, Shannon   2025: Hello / Goodbye Playlist Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/8b909d05-f1fa-4eba-88ff-c8571aac6c3e Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6jv87DuQfexSEWCA6BcRrB?si=Z_RLfEYeQOigmba78oUFGw    1:1 Coaching: https://www.shannonmarqueta.com/coaching   Free Stuff Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/afreshstartsupport  5-Day Meal Plan: https://www.shannonmarqueta.com/    Connect TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shannonmarqueta IG: https://www.instagram.com/shannonmarqueta/  Email: [email protected]

Being "always on" or available is not healthy. People love it because it serves them, but I would argue it does more harm than good - for others and yourself. You need to know it's ok to have healthy boundaries, and the more you level-up and stop people-pleasing, the more you will be able to perform at a high level because you are taking time for you. XO, Shannon   2025: Hello / Goodbye Playlist Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/8b909d05-f1fa-4eba-88ff-c8571aac6c3e Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6jv87DuQfexSEWCA6BcRrB?si=Z_RLfEYeQOigmba78oUFGw    1:1 Coaching: https://www.shannonmarqueta.com/coaching   Free Stuff Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/afreshstartsupport  5-Day Meal Plan: https://www.shannonmarqueta.com/    Connect TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shannonmarqueta IG: https://www.instagram.com/shannonmarqueta/  Email: [email protected]

Multitasking sounds good, until we realize the time and value it costs. We can't do multiple things well at the same time, so learning to group tasks, protect our time, and limit distractions all help us do more and a better job while avoiding burnout. XO, Shannon   2025: Hello / Goodbye Playlist Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/8b909d05-f1fa-4eba-88ff-c8571aac6c3e Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6jv87DuQfexSEWCA6BcRrB?si=Z_RLfEYeQOigmba78oUFGw    1:1 Coaching: https://www.shannonmarqueta.com/coaching   Free Stuff Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/afreshstartsupport  5-Day Meal Plan: https://www.shannonmarqueta.com/    Connect TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shannonmarqueta IG: https://www.instagram.com/shannonmarqueta/  Email: [email protected]

Forgiveness and unforgiveness are a choice that is yours. It's empowering and also scary, but the choice affects you, your life, and those in your life. Whether you ever tell anyone or not, forgiveness is necessary for you to truly heal and life a full life, free of bitterness and resentment. It isn't easy, but it is worth it. XO, Shannon   2025: Hello / Goodbye Playlist Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/8b909d05-f1fa-4eba-88ff-c8571aac6c3e Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6jv87DuQfexSEWCA6BcRrB?si=Z_RLfEYeQOigmba78oUFGw    1:1 Coaching: https://www.shannonmarqueta.com/coaching   Free Stuff Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/afreshstartsupport  5-Day Meal Plan: https://www.shannonmarqueta.com/    Connect TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shannonmarqueta IG: https://www.instagram.com/shannonmarqueta/  Email: [email protected]

Learning to trust yourself isn't always easy or a clear path. It requires a lot of patience and forgiveness. The past is there to teach us, but not to live in. We need to move forward confidently in who we are and all we are meant to be. Whether you already have confidence in who you are or are a work-in-progress, this episode is for you to help you lean into healing and moving forward in a healthy way. XO, Shannon   2025: Hello / Goodbye Playlist Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/8b909d05-f1fa-4eba-88ff-c8571aac6c3e Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6jv87DuQfexSEWCA6BcRrB?si=Z_RLfEYeQOigmba78oUFGw    1:1 Coaching: https://www.shannonmarqueta.com/coaching   Free Stuff Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/afreshstartsupport  5-Day Meal Plan: https://www.shannonmarqueta.com/    Connect TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shannonmarqueta IG: https://www.instagram.com/shannonmarqueta/  Email: [email protected]

Happy New Year! It always feels like an all-around fresh start, but can also quickly start to feel overwhelming with all our new goals / resolutions. How do you stay committed? How do you not give up within the first 30-60 days? Remember that consistency is key, and we aren't going to change our whole lives overnight. Let's commit to long-term, lasting change together! XO, Shannon   Episode Mentions: Jennifer Rothschild - Me, Myself, & Lies (Paperback): https://amzn.to/40nmcIL  Jennifer Rothschild - Me, Myself, & Lies (Audiobook): https://amzn.to/3CrGwk1 Inside Out 2 (Prime Video Rental): https://amzn.to/40mhvic   2025: Hello / Goodbye Playlist Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/8b909d05-f1fa-4eba-88ff-c8571aac6c3e Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6jv87DuQfexSEWCA6BcRrB?si=Z_RLfEYeQOigmba78oUFGw    1:1 Coaching: https://www.shannonmarqueta.com/coaching   Free Stuff Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/afreshstartsupport  5-Day Meal Plan: https://www.shannonmarqueta.com/    Connect TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shannonmarqueta IG: https://www.instagram.com/shannonmarqueta/  Email: [email protected]

The holidays are such a fun time! But also, if we're not careful, and quickly become a source of unintentional and unnecessary stress. Being intentional about managing our stress and emotions, asking for help, and keeping first things first is a great place to start. In this episode, we talk about some tips, real life examples, and the importance of personal boundaries to help the holidays stay a celebration and all they're meant to be. XO, Shannon   1:1 Coaching: https://www.shannonmarqueta.com/coaching   Free Stuff Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/afreshstartsupport  5-Day Meal Plan: https://www.shannonmarqueta.com/    Connect TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shannonmarqueta IG: https://www.instagram.com/shannonmarqueta/  Email: [email protected]

Control is a powerful tool that is practiced, respected, and used properly can accomplish amazing things. Many of us try to control people and situations out of fear and / or selfishness, but what we really need to practice controlling is ourselves. If you've ever felt out of control and not sure what to do or how to move forward, this episode is for you. The sooner we can take control in a healthy way, the sooner we can move forward, grow, and experience true, healthy change. XO, Shannon   1:1 Coaching: https://www.shannonmarqueta.com/coaching   Free Stuff: Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/afreshstartsupport  5-Day Meal Plan: https://www.shannonmarqueta.com/    Connect: https://www.instagram.com/shannonmarqueta/  Contact me: [email protected]

None of us are perfect, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't work on improving. Change is uncomfortable, but it is within your control - which is exciting, and also scary. If you want to see your life and relationships improve, you need to commit to being uncomfortable to work on your blind spots. When we improve our life, it improves others' as well. It's another way of loving the people in our life, but modeling what's possible and becoming better - for ourselves, and them too. XO, Shannon   1:1 Coaching: https://www.shannonmarqueta.com/coaching   Free Stuff: Facebook Community: https://bit.ly/afreshstartsupport  5-Day Meal Plan: https://www.shannonmarqueta.com/    Connect: https://www.instagram.com/shannonmarqueta/  Contact me: [email protected]