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In this episode, we delve into the importance of self-belief and how it helps you to overcome obstacles and achieve more. It's something that needs to be practised, it's not like you believe in yourself once and you're good to go! We chat about ideas, tools and practices that build self-belief.This is what we spoke about during the episodeIf you're not going to believe in yourself, why would you expect anyone else to believe in you?“You should never have a plan B. Your plan B should always be to make plan A. happen.” — Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder“You can fail at what you don't want, so you might as well take a chance on doing what you love.” — Jim CarreyTrain yourself to believe and visualise abundance and all the things you want in life, and you'll feel better. See: Unlocking Your Potential: A Beginner’s Guide to Visualisation MeditationWhen you feel better, you feel like you can go out into the world and say yes to the opportunities. You can put your best foot forward.Ishvara Pranidhana, one of the Niyamas,

Over the last 10 years, we've found so much value in motivational quotes and sayings. They've been our go-to during tough times, and they have truly helped boost our self-confidence. We're big believers in the impact words can have!During this episode, we go through a bunch of amazing quotes and discuss them. We have no doubt that once you've tuned in to this episode you will feel instant motivation to step towards your goal! This is what we spoke about during the episode“Great things are done by a series of small things brought together.” — Vincent Van GoghIt's easy to forget that the small things are important as well. Focus on that single first step and the next step feels so much more achievable."Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." — Winston ChurchillIt's the journey that counts, not the destination.“The secret of change is to focus all your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” — SocratesVisualise what we wish and what we

Imagine landing a job you absolutely love, but then realising the office chit-chat doesn’t really vibe with you. People keep on talking about losing weight and dieting, while you are on your path of self-acceptance and working out with the idea of celebrating your body.How do you deal with this kind of situation? What do you do when you feel like you just don’t fit in at work?This is what we spoke about during the episodeWhen you find yourself being surrounded by people who often discuss subjects that make you uncomfortable or trigger you, try to identify other topics you can connect on and then steer the conversation in that direction.Keep doing the work, keep reminding yourself of why you’re letting go of dieting and why you don’t want to talk about this stuff. Keep practising your self-acceptance.We can actually exist in peace with different opinions. When you practice self-acceptance, you become less judgmental of yourself and of others.It is what it is, as it is.It’s impossible to click with everyon

This episode is all about overcoming limited beliefs and the ‘Should-Be’ expectations, with the goal of reducing your own self-suffering. Tune in. This is what we spoke about during the episodeThe first step in moving through the limiting belief is to recognize it’s there in the first place.The start is not the end. We need to learn to be okay to be a beginner and that it is all part of the journey.If you are comparing yourself to someone who’s had great success, go find their story and understand their struggles too. “You can fail at what you don’t want, so you might as well take a chance on doing what you love.” — Jim CarreySometimes when you’re so ambitious, it actually puts you in a scarcity mindset. Balance it out with a grateful mindset.If you loved this episode, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters.Download our 

Right now, we’re feeling extremely inspired by the discussions we are having with our Yoga Teacher trainees. Every week we have a brand new theme of Yoga philosophy to dive into. In today’s episode, we focus on Ishvara Pranidana. Perhaps the ultimate tool to move through anxiety.Links we mention in the episode:You can sign up for your 2 weeks of free MerryBody App access over here.You can learn more about Yoga Teach Training over here.This is what we spoke about during the episodeNischala Joy Devi, a world-renowned yoga teacher, describes Niyamas as an evolution towards harmony. She translates Ishvara Pranidana as a wholehearted dedication to the divine.We can create a plan and take all the steps we need in order to get to the place where we’d like to be. But, there’s always an element that we cannot control.It is through wholehearted dedication, that we become intoxicated with the divine.Devotion is the key to unlocking our hearts.Learn to trust the power within, courageously let go and live e

This podcast episode was inspired by an old blog post we wrote way back in 2016! We noticed it was getting a lot of traffic, so we revisited it. Its titled: 10 Ways to Actually Start Living Your Life!This podcast is brought to you by GoodnessMe Box, we just opened ours up and it included a bunch of delicious and healthy snacks! Get your Goodness Me Box CLICK HERE and use code: Merrymaker for your discount!We also mentioned a Desk Worker Yoga class, if you'd like to try it out for free head on over here.This is what we spoke about during the episodeContemplating death. It helps you remember to live!Abhinivesha is a Sanskrit word that means "will to live". It's referring to the fear of death that then provides a will to live.Finding purpose in work is worth it. Do work that lights you up!We created MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training to help you follow your bliss and forge your own path.Check in with what you're actually doing on your phone. It can be a tool to either help you find your bliss, or a tool to numb you

This podcast episode may offend you if you've hopped on the Lazy Girl trend, so perhaps, don't tune in (haha).This is what we spoke about during the episodeThe Lazy Girl job is not a new thing. People have been doing this forever. We used to have Lazy Girl jobs when we were in our 20s. We hated them.If you are taking care of yourself, and setting boundaries and not taking your work home, that isn't a Lazy Girl job. That's just being smart and looking after yourself.Why is the Lazy Girl job trend being glorified?The majority of our lives are spent at work, so it's important that these hours are also enjoyed.Don't label yourself as a Lazy Girl. If you feel like you're being lazy, then ask for more. Ask for something else. Ask for a different opportunity. Ask for more from yourself.Show up and do your best. But, have self-compassion as well. Your best today may be different from yesterday.Upon reflection, some of the highest moments of our lives are the times of hard work, such as building the MerryBody membersh

A new month brings a new theme inside MerryBody, this month it's Self-Worth. Low self-worth has been something we've both grappled with, in the episode we delve into this very important topic. We'll discuss various behaviours and emotions that could signal a struggle with self-worth. We also share practical ideas to help boost your self-worth!This is what we spoke about during the episodeWhat is self-worth? And what isn't self-worth?A sign of low self-worth is constant self-criticism, you know that harsh inner critic where everything you do is wrong.Other signs are the continuous belittling of yourself, dismissal of any achievement and heightened focus on your mistakes.Perfectionism is another habit of low self-worth.Not being able to accept compliments and downplaying the situation show low self-worth.Fear of judgment and rejection is another behaviour of low self-worth.The first step to building your self-worth is to realise that you have low self-worth and that you want to make a change.Practising self-com

This week's episode was a fun chat. In a world where more and more people seem to be feeling down, flat, bummed and uninspired, we chat about good moods and how to get in one faster!We ask the question, can you hack a good mood?This is what we spoke about during the episodeIt's a 100% YES, you can hack a good mood! But it all comes down to awareness of what creates a good mood for yourself.A great night's sleep is a hack for good mood.Maybe you're in a situation right now where you are not where you want to be.. You feel uninspired and flat.The easiest hack to a good mood is to shift your current state.Exercise is such an underused tool to create a good mood. It's not just for a physical transformation. This is why we're doing our next challenge, 21 Day Good Mood Challenge, inside MerryBody.Moments of stillness, such as a 2-minute deep breathing session or a 10-minute guided meditation, lead to a good mood.Cold therapy, such as ice baths, now that is an instant mood shifter. Check out Episode 246: The Wim Hof

This week's episode is inspired by our own story of Hofstadter's Law which is the idea that everything takes longer than you think it's going to take, even when you know it's going to take longer than you expect it to take. The episode is filled with kick-in-butt motivation, so if you've been thinking about starting a project or stepping towards a dream, THIS episode is for you!This is what we spoke about during the episode Once you realise everything takes longer than you think it does, sometimes it stops you from even starting. Embrace the fact that time will pass anyway. Jump in and do it (even if the project takes a while)!Hofstadter's Law gives you a bit of breathing space.If we went according to our original plan for our MerryBody Teacher Training, we would have been finished. But then, we realised we needed more time. And, then more ideas came! So although it's taking longer, it's a better product.Easy does not mean better. Sometimes the hard moments are actually the really beautiful moments.Estée

In this Get Merry podcast episode, we delve into this month's MerryBody theme which is, self-reflection.“People who have had little self-reflection live life in a huge reality blind-spot.” — Bryant McGillThis is what we spoke about during the episodeSelf-reflection is a way to understand ourselves, how we interact with the life around us, and how we learn to do better.Self-reflection is a place where judgment should not exist. Rather than judgment, go in with acceptance front of mind.There are certain Yoga poses inside the MerryBody App, such as forward folds, that really invite self-reflection and going inwards. You're gazing inward on yourself, you're forward folding toward yourself and getting to know you.Where is the time for self-reflection and how do we make time for this? We listened to the Founders podcast episode about Brunello Cucinelli and how he would spend hours and hours in contemplation.Practising Yoga is a method to go inwards and can help you realise your morals and ethics.Self-reflectio

How can you avoid falling into the trap of constantly comparing yourself to your competitors? How can you ensure that the presence of competition doesn't stop you? Even for those who don't run a business, it's easy to feel this competitive mindset and to let it get you down. How do we not let it get us down?!This is what we spoke about during the episodeWhenever we catch ourselves in that competition mindset, we remember the lesson we learnt from Joshua Rosenthal (founder of IIN). Look sideways. You are me, I am you, and we are one. No one is above you. No one is below you. We're all the same.Awareness is the first step to not get stuck. You need to have the awareness to then go ahead and make a change.Looking at your competition is not necessarily a bad idea. Get inspiration from other people and learn from them.Look at your business and take note of your differentiation. How are you different to the competition? What do you do that's different to them? Or what do you not do?Define what success means to you

Is it time to stop being so mean to yourself? Instead, is it time to be... kind and compassionate? And perhaps is it even time to believe in yourself?This is what we spoke about during the episode"Remember, you have been criticising yourself for years and it hasn't worked. Try approving of yourself and see what happens." — Louise L. HayAs human beings, it's normal to have a negative bias. Until you have awareness of your thoughts and realise which ones to keep and let go of, it will remain like that.Yoga and Meditation bring awareness to your thoughts. When you feel uncomfortable, it usually means you're growing and it's a good thing.One of the key themes of Yoga is compassion, not just for others but also for yourself.Accepting yourself exactly as you are, right here, right now, is a practice of self compassion.Be kind to yourself along this journey aka life.If you loved this episode, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or m

This episode was inspired by an interview with Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age when he said “Confidence Breeds Confidence and Panic Breeds Panic”. Not a band we listen to often (Damiano’s style of music) but wow, we just really loved this statement and could relate. We notice when one of us feels quite stressed and anxious about work, it can be easy to ‘catch’ that feeling. And it works vice versa when one of us is feeling confident about work… it’s catchable. What happens when we bring awareness to this? This is what we spoke about during the episodeTaking action is the ultimate way to overcome ‘stuckness’ and panic.Sometimes you need to have the confidence to just take the next step. And then everything changes.How we decide to do something is just as important as doing the thing. Detaching to the end goal can help you enjoy the journey.We need to accept our current situation in order to change it.While we’re in acceptance phase, let’s look at everything we’ve already created

In this episode, we share the exact morning ritual that we do every single day. It's very simple and not complicated. You don't have to do it and you can make your own.This is what we spoke about during the episodeA daily ritual is a way of saying, "I'm voting for myself; I'm taking care of myself." Mariel HemingwayWhy having a daily ritual is important. These small things that we do every day actually make a big difference.What we love about our morning rituals is that we can be flexible with them.If having a ritual leads to attachment, then it can lead to resentment and to feeling like it is a chore. We understand you are busy. You have a big list. But can you make sure you are on your priority list?If you're looking for some kind of ritual but you're unsure where to begin, stream our FREE Mood Lifter Fusion class. It's a combination of Yoga and Pilates. It's the ultimate class to put you in a good mood.If you loved this episode, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerryma

We chat about the common experience of not feeling good enough. It's a feeling of insecurity and the idea of not being where you should be. This feeling is often accompanied by constant comparison to others or even a comparison to the invented perfect version of yourself. Can you relate? Do you ever feel not good enough?This is what we spoke about during the episodeQuiet down the voice telling you that you're not good enough, turn up the volume of your cheerleader.It's normal to question yourself. We feel it, too. Don't beat yourself up and always lead with compassion.When you're feeling not good enough, it means that you are saying yes to something you've never done before, you're pushing your boundaries and you're stepping outside of the norm.  If you loved this episode, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram accounts @themerrymakersisters.Download our FREE Self Care C

In this week's episode, we talk about a simple yet effective activity that is often overlooked in the midst of fancy workout fads and expensive gyms.We're talking about... walking!This is what we spoke about during the episodeDespite the new workout fads and fancy gyms or studios, walking can serve as both a physical and mental health tool.The concept of the "hot girl walk" originated on TikTok and Instagram as a way of sharing mental health walks (apparently... Emma just thought it meant you dress up for the morning walk, haha, ooops)If you don't really like working out or going to the gym, try walking!Walking can also be a way to socialize with your partner or friends.  Based on studies, the faster you walk, the longer you may live. The faster you walk, the younger biological age you are.In the MerryBody app, there is a Walking Wonder Meditation where Carla guides you on a mindful walk. You can start the 7-day trial and do that.If you loved this episode, we would love to hear from you, send us an

It's been a month since we published a brand new episode. We've been busy, but we're excited to be back! In this episode, we give you a short update on all that's been going on, PLUS we dive deep into our Yoga Teacher Training.This is what we spoke about during the episodeA very short run down of Carla's wedding. It was magical! The most perfect day!The wedding photos are delayed because our photo-videographer has a more critical job to do, finish our Yoga Teacher Training videos (haha).We didn't start with the video creation until we got approval from the International Yoga Alliance.This project has been MASSIVE and amazing. Our first-ever cohort begins on the 27th of May and we already have 28 people joining us. We discuss our biggest learning from this huge project.Why we created the Yoga Teacher Training.If you loved this episode, we would love to hear from you, send us an email to carla@themerrymakersisters.com or emma@themerrymakersisters.com or message us on our Facebook and Instagram account

Can you live with self-acceptance and also care about what you look like? Of course you can! But it can get a little confusing!We grew up filled with self-doubt, we hated what we looked like and took drastic action to change. If we had not changed our mindset about our looks, we'd still be feeling unhappy and probably booking in for botox every 3 months. But maybe there's nothing wrong with that? We discuss this and more!This is what we spoke about during the episodeCan we live with self-acceptance and still care about our looks? When does it become unhealthy?Any surgery is a risk.Just because you're on a self acceptance journey doesn't guarantee that you'll always be self-accepting. It's easy to fall back into judgment, insecurity, and self-doubt.It's okay to care about what you look like and take action, whether it's getting a facial, an LED light, getting your hair done, waxing or botox. But it's a good idea to think about it and ask yourself why and who it's for. And perhaps do more research (haha).If you

In this episode, we chat about sharing your story publicly. If you struggle with anxiety and nerves when speaking and sharing your story, this episode is for you! Whether you're getting interviewed on a podcast or on national TV. Or maybe it's networking at a business conference or social event. This episode is highly actionable and we're sure you'll feel more confident for your next speaking opportunity.This is what we spoke about during the episodeCommunication, conversation, and relationship building are important in every single field.There are simple ways to prepare yourself for any situation.Prepare yourself. Have insight and something in your back pocket, do not go into an event or interview opportunity with zero information.Be educational, entertaining and interesting.Any media is an opportunity for you to get free advertising and if you have your key messages, it can lead to an amazing outcome.Bring in a story to get your point across or weave your key messages through story. People connect and