Summary: ** Sustainable Minimalism (the book based on THIS podcast!) is out now! <a href="https://amzn.to/3r2mcut" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get your paperback or e-book copy here.</a>**<br> <br> Intentional Living and Personal Development<br> <br> Prioritizing personal development is a staple of an intentional life, yet listeners overwhelmingly report that they have neither the time nor the energy to pursue good habits.<br> The result? We tend to focus on our personal development only when a problem occurs. But by then, it’s too late to proactively make a change.<br> Today I speak with Calum McGuigan. After experiencing a panic attack while driving with his child in the backseat, Calum made a life change, then another; next, he embarked on a journey toward improving all facets of his life. Fast forward a few years: Calum left his job to create <a href="https://tinyurl.com/y3xd3872" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shape & Foster</a>, a personal development app that helps you proactively address your finances, fitness, life goals, nutrition, and more.<br> Calum and I discuss why sticking with your own personal development is the epitome of intentional living; he offers practical tips backed by research so you can foster good habits for the long haul, too.<br> Here’s a preview of today’s episode:<br> [5:35] The importance of being proactive in your personal development (as opposed to being retroactive)<br> [19:15] Why creating a ‘Culture of Positivity’ matters when habit building<br> [19:45] How to stack habits as a means of creating lasting change<br> [27:15] How to use the Drill Down Method to maintain mental well-being<br> Resources mentioned in the episode:<br> <br> * <a href="https://tinyurl.com/y3xd3872" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shape & Foster’s 10% discount and 3-day free trial.</a><br> <br> <br> Happy listening!<br> <br> * <a href="https://www.charliebanana.com/pages/minimal" target="_blank" rel="noopener">This episode is sponsored by Charlie Banana.</a> Use code MINIMAL at checkout for 31% off your order!<br> * Want more episodes like this one? Check out <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/154/">#154: Resolutions That Benefit The Collective</a>.<br> * Join our (free!) community <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/134165317219800/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<br> * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mommyminimalist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> + <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mommyminimalist/pins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pinterest</a>.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
