In this episode of "The Life Shift Podcast," Kristy Olinger discusses the importance of reflecting on our habits and questioning whether they are serving us well.
"It's this idea that when you don't have control over your waking hours, and if any listeners have young kids, you know that you don't have control over your waking hours when they're awake, you try to take some of that control back by staying up late and, and being able to spend time the way you want to.”
She shares her experience with "revenge bedtime procrastination," a habit many parents of young children can relate to. Kristy realized this habit was not serving her well and decided to establish a consistent bedtime and start journaling as strategies for successful habit change. Then, she experienced a "lightning bulb" moment and changed her habit overnight.
Journaling helped her reflect on who she is and what she wants and get herself off autopilot. Kristy emphasizes that sometimes our subconscious works against us, and we must actively work to overcome bad habits. She also highlights the empowering benefits of journaling and how it can help us take ownership of our lives and make intentional choices about our habits. Overall, the episode encourages listeners to reflect on their habits, make deliberate choices, and use journaling as a tool for personal growth and empowerment.
Kristy Olinger is a development consultant focused on workplace communication. Kristy helps corporate professionals to communicate better at work to make work easier through interactive workshops and 1:1 consulting. Kristy is also the host of The Opposite of Small Talk podcast, a podcast for curious people who want to live their best life.
Find Kristy at kristyolinger.com or on Instagram and TikTok @KO.Communication.
Chapters:
00:00:00 Importance Of Reflection And Questioning In Life Shifts Podcast
00:06:30 Career Paths And Personal Motivations In Banking And Hr
00:08:30 Growing Up In A Household With Different Role Models For Women
00:10:14 Life Shift Moment: Finding A Book On Managing Anxiety And Stress At Age 37
00:12:02 A Busy Mom's Bedtime Routine: Cheese, Crackers, And Tv
00:15:08 Living Life On Autopilot: Reflecting On Revenge Bedtime Procrastination
00:17:38 The Significance Of Timing In Recognizing A Midlife Crisis
00:21:58 Reducing Stress: Simple In Theory But Hard In Practice
00:25:12 Personal Journaling Process And Evolution
00:28:12 Journaling: Starting Out And Finding Your Style
00:30:02 The Benefits Of Physical Writing Vs Online Writing And Accountability.
00:33:51 The Value Of Personal Writing And Naming Your Feelings.
00:37:11 Embracing Humanity And Moving Away From Job Titles: Exploring The Personal Side Of Life.
00:39:50 Not Crafting - The Importance Of Personal Writing Practice
00:41:19 Journaling In A Non-traditional Way: Building Positive Habits And Finding Your Own Space.
00:45:23 Advice For First-time Parents: A Delicate Approach
00:50:42 Journaling As A Tool For Personal Growth And Empathy Development
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