262804066 151. Journal with Me: 5-Min Prompts to Stop Self-Sabotaging Your Self-Care - Journal Entries

Episode 151

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12th Jun 2025

151. Journal with Me: 5-Min Prompts to Stop Self-Sabotaging Your Self-Care

Tired of putting everyone else's needs before your own? In this 5-minute journaling session, you'll identify what self-care you're avoiding and uncover the real reasons why. Through 4 strategic prompts, you'll discover whose voice is keeping you stuck and how prioritizing yourself actually helps you show up better for everyone else.

Start the 5 Day Calm Mind Challenge, in just 2 mins/day!

What You'll Discover:

  • The specific self-care need you keep putting off (and why)
  • The story you're telling yourself about why you "can't" prioritize yourself
  • Whose voice is really making your decisions (spoiler: it's not yours)
  • How taking care of yourself creates a positive ripple effect for your family and work

2 Key Takeaways:

  • Self-awareness is the #1 indicator of success in personal and professional life
  • Resistance to self-care is your sabotage pattern showing up in real time

Perfect For:

  • Working moms who feel guilty taking time for themselves
  • Women who constantly put everyone else's needs first
  • Anyone who knows what they need but keeps making excuses
  • Moms stuck in survival mode who want to break the cycle of overwhelm

Mentioned Resources:

  • Free Calm Mind Blueprint: 5-day challenge with strategic journal prompts to go from overwhelm to inner peace (2 minutes/day). Click here to start!

Your Challenge:

Take ONE small action toward the need you identified today. Not tomorrow, not when things calm down—today. Even 2 minutes counts.

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About the Podcast

Journal Entries
Journal Entries is the podcast for ambitious women in business and leadership who want to stop bringing their work stress home.

Host Samantha Hawley, MBA and Clarity Coach, specializes in the ripple effect — how your internal state at work directly impacts your patience, presence, and peace at home with your family.

If you're making $100k+ but find yourself snapping at your kids after a tough workday, overthinking during bedtime, or feeling like you can't turn off "boss mode" — this podcast will help you master the transition from boardroom to living room. Because success shouldn't cost you your sanity or your family connection.
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