The Take Action Toolkit

Thanks for listening to Episode 36 of The Take Action Toolkit. 
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This episode is for you if...
You find yourself thinking “I’ll be happy when…” and struggle to feel content right now.
You’ve achieved goals or milestones but the satisfaction never seems to last.
You’re curious about how to feel more grounded and present in your everyday life.
You want a simple positive psychology tool to help you enjoy the moment more deeply.
In this episode, we dive into...
Living abroad and being addicted to travel, to now being happy in my daily life
The trap of “when, then” thinking
A personal turning point that shifted everything
The benefits of savouring
3 simple tools to help you savour more
Research and theories mentioned:
3 Good Things:
Seligman, M. E. P., Steen, T. A., Park, N., & Peterson, C. (2005). Positive psychology progress. American Psychologist, 60, 410–421. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066x.60.5.410
The benefits of developing an increased savouring ability:
Camgoz, S. M. (2014). The role of savoring in work–family conflict. Social Behavior and Personality, 42, 177–188. https://doi.org/10.2224/sbp.2014.42.2.177
Bryant, F. B., & Veroff, J. (2007). Savoring: A new model of positive experience. Erlbaum Associates.
Bryant, F. B. (2003). Savoring Beliefs Inventory (SBI): A scale for measuring beliefs about savouring. Journal of Mental Health, 12, 175–196. https://doi.org/10.1080/0963823031000103489
Smith, J. L., & Hollinger-Smith, L. (2015). Savoring, resilience, and psychological well-being in older adults. Aging & Mental Health, 19(3), 192–200. https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2014.986647
Eisner, L. R., Johnson, S. L., & Carver, C. S. (2009). Positive affect regulation in anxiety disorders. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 23(5), 645–649. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.janxdis.2009.02.001
Quoidbach, J., Wood, A., & Hansenne, M. (2009). Back to the future: The effect of daily practice of mental time travel into the future on happiness and anxiety. Journal of Positive Psychology, 4, 349–355. https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760902992365
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Thanks for listening to Episode 35 of The Take Action Toolkit. If you’ve enjoyed this episode don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on your preferred podcast platform. Or, share it with a friend who you know will benefit from what’s inside. 
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This episode is for you if...
You love manifestation but find it doesn't always work
You're interested in the middle ground between psychology and cosmology
You've tried tons of manifestation rituals but nothing has really changed
You're manifesting BIG THINGS in the next 12 months and want to take action
You know you could achieve so much more if you could just take action
In this episode, we dive into...
What happened on 8/8 - The Lion's Gate Portal
My beef with the manifestation gurus
When subconscious reprogramming doesn't work what do you do?
Why you've been manifesting for years but things haven't changed yet
The next step you can take to actually make your 8/8 manifestations come true
Research and theories mentioned: Learn more about the Lion's Gate Portal 
Work with me & stay connected: 
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Thanks for listening to Episode 34 of The Take Action Toolkit. If you’ve enjoyed this episode don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on your preferred podcast platform. Or, share it with a friend who you know will benefit from what’s inside.
This episode is for you if...
you are on a self-development journey but are overwhelmed by the sheer amount of content out there
love self-development books but have a hard time implementing what you've read
you want to get the most out of self-development books
you have a stack of personal development books you've never read, gathering dust on the shelf
you want to start reading more personal growth books
In this episode, we dive into...
addressing the gap between having the idea and taking the action
Kalie's proven method for implementing everything she reads
where to start if you're at the beginning of your personal development journey
routines that set yourself up for success and teach you how to tune into your intuition 
Work with me + stay connected:
Ready to stop hiding and start taking clear, supported action? I offer one-off, 90-minute coaching sessions designed to help you break through fear, reconnect with your motivation, and create a personalised, actionable plan. Click here to book your spot: https://stan.store/sarahlovecoaching
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Connect with Kalie: 
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Thanks for listening to Episode 33 of The Take Action Toolkit. If you’ve enjoyed this episode don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on your preferred podcast platform. Or, share it with a friend who you know will benefit from what’s inside. 
This episode is for you if...
You’ve got a goal or dream that’s been sitting on your to-do list for way too long
You keep waiting to “feel ready” before starting
Productivity hacks just don’t work for you anymore
You want real, practical tools to help you take action
You know what you want but just can’t seem to get going
In this episode, we dive into...
Why even the biggest, most life-changing goals get procrastinated
The difference between surface-level hacks and deeper psychological tools
My personal experience with delaying action on my business for 4 years
How to reduce the time you spend stuck in inaction from weeks to minutes
8 powerful motivation tools that go beyond timers and to-do lists
How to get your brain on board when you really don’t feel like it
Work with me + stay connected:
Ready to stop hiding and start taking clear, supported action? I offer one-off, 90-minute coaching sessions designed to help you break through fear, reconnect with your motivation, and create a personalised, actionable plan. Click here to book your spot: https://stan.store/sarahlovecoaching
Follow me on Instagram @sarahlovecoaching

Thanks for listening to Episode 32 of The Take Action Toolkit.
If you’ve enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to leave a rating and review on your preferred podcast platform. Or share it with a friend who’s navigating change and could use a reminder of their own resilience.
This episode is for you if:
You’re feeling out of your comfort zone and questioning whether you’re on the right path
You’re facing challenges that make you want to give up, even though something in you still wants to keep going
The discomfort is overwhelming and you’re unsure how much longer you can stick it out
You’re looking for a personal story of resilience to remind you why staying a little longer might change everything
In this episode, I dive into:
The moment I sat crying on the floor of my bedroom in China, ready to walk away and the decision that changed the course of my life
How I navigated extreme discomfort and slowly built the resilience and confidence I didn’t know I had
Why giving myself “just two more weeks” was a powerful turning point that led to eight years abroad, a Mandarin-taught degree and the personal growth that followed
The life lessons I carry with me today, about asking for help, rebuilding belief after setbacks and choosing to grow even when it feels easier to quit
Work with me + stay connected:
Ready to stop second-guessing yourself and start taking clear, supported action towards the life you want? I offer one-off, 90-minute resilience coaching sessions to help you break through fear, reconnect with your motivation, and walk away with a personalised, actionable plan.👉 Book your session here
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Thanks for listening to Episode 31 of The Take Action Toolkit. If you’ve enjoyed this episode don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on your preferred podcast platform. Or, share it with a friend who you know will benefit from what’s inside. 
This episode is for you if:
You’ve been going through a tough time and want to build your resilience and strength to power you through. 
You’ve lost momentum and need a gentle but powerful way to reconnect with your purpose and keep going.
You want to understand the real tools that help you keep going when times get tough, not just surface-level positivity
You’re ready to explore how self-compassion, meaning and mental toughness can support you during life’s hardest chapters.
In this episode, we dive into:
The behind-the-scenes story of the hardest season of my life plus something I haven’t shared with anyone other than close family and friends.
3 unexpected psychological resources that kept me going through a heartbreaking season (hint: it’s not “just be positive”)
The difference between mental toughness and toxic productivity and how to know which one you’re leaning on
A toolkit for developing psychological resources mentioned in this episode
Research and theories mentioned: – Self-Compassion Theory Dr. Kristen Neff’s work https://self-compassion.org/ – PERMA Model by Martin Seligman (Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment) Seligman, M. E. P. (2011). Flourish: A visionary new understanding of happiness and well-being. Free Press. – The 4Cs of mental toughness Clough, P., Strycharczyk, D., & Perry, J. L. (2021). Developing mental toughness: Strategies to improve performance, resilience and wellbeing in individuals and organizations. Kogan Page.
Work with me + stay connected: Ready to stop hiding and start taking clear, supported action? I offer one-off, 90-minute coaching sessions designed to help you break through fear, reconnect with your motivation, and create a personalised, actionable plan. Click here to book your spot: https://stan.store/sarahlovecoaching
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Thanks for listening to Episode 30 of The Take Action Toolkit. If you’ve enjoyed this episode don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on your preferred podcast platform. Or, share it with a friend who you know will benefit from what’s inside. 
This episode is for you if:
You’ve been trying to build something quietly. Maybe a business, a creative project, a new chapter, but it’s starting to feel lonely.
You find yourself stuck in your head, second-guessing everything, or avoiding action altogether.
You’ve bought into the “I don’t care what anyone thinks” mindset, but it’s not actually helping you move forward.
You know connection matters, but you’re not sure how to build the kind that supports your goals.
In this episode, we dive into:
3 common action blocks caused by disconnection (and how to recognise them in yourself)
The myth of hyper-independence and why going it alone keeps you stuck
How to take aligned, meaningful action and not just performative productivity
What self-determination theory and the PERMA model teach us about motivation and momentum
Practical tools you can use this week to feel more supported and start taking action
Research and theories mentioned: – Self-Determination Theory by Deci & Ryan (Autonomy, Competence, Relatedness) – PERMA Model by Martin Seligman (Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment) – The evolutionary need for belonging and community safety
Work with me + stay connected: Ready to stop hiding and start taking clear, supported action? I offer one-off, 90-minute coaching sessions designed to help you break through fear, reconnect with your motivation, and create a personalised, actionable plan. Click here to book your spot: https://stan.store/sarahlovecoaching
Follow me on Instagram @sarahlovecoaching

If you’ve ever told yourself: “I just need to be more disciplined!”…but deep down, you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and stuck in a cycle of trying hard → falling off → beating yourself up, this episode is for you.
 
In this episode, I’m sharing stories from my own life where I tried everything: the structure, the schedules, even manifestation and still ended up back in burnout.
 
Here’s what isn’t being talked about… discipline is useful. But it’s not the whole story. Resilience is what actually keeps you going when the plan falls apart.
 
Here’s what we’ll dive into:
✨ Why discipline without resilience becomes guilt, shame, and all-or-nothing thinking
✨ A tool grounded in positive psychology to help you actually move forward even when things don’t go to plan
✨ A real-life example of how I used it just this week when my schedule went completely sideways
 
If you’re ready to stop forcing your way through and start building real momentum, this episode will shift something.
 
Theories mentioned:
Self Determination Theory: https://selfdeterminationtheory.org/SDT/documents/2000_RyanDeci_SDT.pdf
 
Want to go deeper? Book a 90 minute session with me. The Reset + Refocus session is made for exactly this kind of moment. We’ll build your resilience, reconnect you to your purpose and get you a clear, doable action plan so by the end of the day you’ll be able to take action. Just £77.
 
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This week’s episode is a must-listen if you’ve ever felt stuck, unmotivated or like you’ve somehow lost your spark.
Spoiler: you’re not broken, and you don’t need fixing.What you do need? A better relationship with your strengths.
You’ll discover:– A fresh way to think about personal growth that doesn’t involve fixing flaws– What most mindset advice misses when it comes to real follow-through– How to reconnect with the traits that have quietly helped you all your life– Why your middle strengths deserve more attention than you think
Plus, towards the end of the episode, a very exciting announcement about something launching tomorrow that will help you finally stop circling your goals and start making real progress.
Join The Take Action Toolkit Course:A 4 week course to equip you with the tools you need to FINALLY take action. No more letting your goals gather dust while the world makes progress. Sign up today: https://stan.store/sarahlovecoaching/p/the-take-action-toolkit
Research sources, books, and journal articles mentioned:Aware Explore Apply Model: Niemiec, R. M. (2018). Character strengths interventions: A field guide for Practitioners. Boston: Hogrefe.
Freidlin, P., Littman-Ovadia, H., & Niemiec, R. M. (2017). Positive psychopathology: Social anxiety via character strengths underuse and overuse. Personality and Individual Differences, 108, 50–54. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.paid.2016.12.003
Govindji, R., & Linley, P. A. (2007). Strengths use, self-concordance and well-being: Implications for strengths coaching and coaching psychologists. International Coaching Psychology Review, 2(2), 143–153. https://doi.org/10.53841/bpsicpr.2007.2.2.143
Buschor, C., Proyer, R. T., & Ruch, W. (2013). Self- and peer-rated character strengths: How do they relate to satisfaction with life and orientations to happiness? The Journal of Positive Psychology, 8(2), 116–127. https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760.2012.758305
Crabb, S. (2011). The use of coaching principles to foster employee engagement. The Coaching Psychologist, 7(1), 27–34.
Harzer, C., & Ruch, W. (2014). The role of character strengths for task performance, job dedication, interpersonal facilitation, and organizational support. Human Performance, 27(3), 183–205. https://doi.org/10.1080/08959285.2014.913592
Peterson, C., Stephens, J. P., Park, N., Lee, F., & Seligman, M. E. P. (2010). Strengths of character and work. In P. A. Linley, S. Harrington, & N. Garcea (Eds.), Oxford handbook of positive psychology and work (pp. 221–231). Oxford University Press.
 
Take the free VIA Signature Strengths Survey here:https://www.viacharacter.org/account/register
DM me your strengths list @sarahlovecoaching — I’d love to know what surprised you most.And if you enjoy the episode, a quick rating or share would mean the world.

Ever find yourself not taking action on something that deeply matters to you... again?Whether it’s launching your business, posting consistently on Instagram, writing that book, or showing up for your side hustle… you know what you want. And yet, here you are, stuck in the same loop. Sound familiar?
In this episode of The Take Action Toolkit, we’re exploring a powerful reframe that can help you shift that pattern, one that’s grounded in research from psychology and behaviour change. You’ll learn how to reconnect with what truly matters when motivation dips, and why your values might just be the tool you didn’t know you needed.
💡 This episode is especially for you if:
You’ve been feeling disconnected from your goals or stuck in procrastination
You want to move forward with more purpose, clarity, and self-compassion
You’re ready to stop relying on motivation and start building something more sustainable
I’ll guide you through a practical, four-step journaling exercise to help you re-anchor yourself when life feels messy, plus share a personal take on how values can act as both your compass and your anchor.
Ready for action?Join me in my 1:1 coaching container and start seeing real progress in as little as one session!👉 Visit my Stan Store
 
Research mentioned in this episode:
- Creswell, J. D., Welch, W. T., Taylor, S. E., Sherman, D. K., Gruenewald, T. L., & Mann, T. (2005). Affirmation of personal values buffers neuroendocrine and psychological stress responses. Psychological science, 16(11), 846–851. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9280.2005.01624.x
- Patterson, J. L., & Kelleher, P. (2005). Resilient School Leaders: Strategies for Turning Adversity into Achievement. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED509031
- Steele, C.M. (1988). The psychology of self-affirmation: Sustaining the integrity of the self. In L. Berkowitz (Ed.), Advances in experimental social psychology: Vol. 21. Social psychological studies of the self: Perspectives and programs (pp. 261–302). San Diego, CA: Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0065-2601(08)60229-4
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If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts. DM me on Instagram at @sarahlovecoaching or @takeactiontoolkit