Ep 150: 5 Beliefs to Leave Behind for an Epic New Year

With a new year, comes new goals and new resolutions . The end of one year and the beginning of another provide the perfect opportunity to pause, take stock, and reflect on the goals we want to achieve and the habits we hope to form. But what if the biggest obstacle standing in the way of your success wasn't external? What if it was rooted in our own beliefs and thought patterns? That's exactly what we explore in this week's episode of The Fit Bottomed Girls Podcast , where I sat down with FBG Alex - a mindset coach passionate about helping individuals break free from limiting beliefs and step into their full potential - to break down five common beliefs that might be holding you back from achieving your goals. It's not enough to set resolutions and goals. To truly pave the way for meaningful transformation, we need to confront the mental roadblocks that get in our way. From over-scheduling yourself to ditching that all-too-familiar self-critical voice, Alex and I dig deep into the mindset shifts you can make to move into the new year with intention and clarity. If you're ready to leave behind what no longer serves you and create space for personal growth, this episode is a must-listen. What You'll Learn in This Episode: ol]:!pt-0 [&>ol]:!pb-0 [&>ul]:!pt-0 [&>ul]:!pb-0" value="1">How the belief that "I have to do it all" is a recipe for burnout—why setting boundaries and asking for help is the real "superpower." ol]:!pt-0 [&>ol]:!pb-0 [&>ul]:!pt-0 [&>ul]:!pb-0" value="2">Why external validation ("I need to know what they think about me") hurts your self-worth—and how to switch to self-trust instead. ol]:!pt-0 [&>ol]:!pb-0 [&>ul]:!pt-0 [&>ul]:!pb-0" value="3">How the fixed mindset of "That's just the way I am" sabotages your potential—and how to add curiosity and growth to your daily life. ol]:!pt-0 [&>ol]:!pb-0 [&>ul]:!pt-0 [&>ul]:!pb-0" value="4">Why self-criticism ("I'm so lazy and lack discipline") isn't helping—and how self-compassion can unlock meaningful change. ol]:!pt-0 [&>ol]:!pb-0 [&>ul]:!pt-0 [&>ul]:!pb-0" value="5">How overwhelm leads to paralysis ("I don't have time to focus on my health") and why breaking goals into small, manageable steps is key. About Alex Kennedy: Alex is a badass Mindset & Life Coach for go-getters who want to achieve their massive goals AND thrive as a human (because you don't have to sacrifice your well-being for success!). She also brings the "IT" to f it ness through Shuffle Dance, where she embodies her weird, quirky personality on the dance floor while breaking a SWEAT and doing footwork faster than Scooby & Shaggy running on the spot. Her shuffle dance education platform, Shuffle S.H.R.E.D , teaches this iconic dance style AND ties in the importance of mindset to EVERYTHING she teaches her students. Follow Alex on social media: ol]:!pt-0 [&>ol]:!pb-0 [&>ul]:!pt-0 [&>ul]:!pb-0" style= "box-sizing: inherit; --bs-text-opacity: 1; color: rgba(var(--bs-body-color-rgb),var(--bs-text-opacity)) !important;" value="1"> Instagram: @alexnicolekennedy Liked This Episode? Don't Forget to

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This episode is 52:33 long.

This episode was published on Jan 9, 2025.

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