Clarity Chat: Stop Letting Should Weigh You Down. “Should” sounds small but over time it can weigh us down like a backpack of bricks. Dana shares how many of our “shoulds” come from family folklore, cultural expectations, or old hand-me-down rules. Learn how to drop the “shoulds” that aren’t yours and replace them with the lighter power of “could.”

You’ll learn:

• Why “should” feels heavy and restrictive
• Three questions to ask when a “should” shows up
• How swapping “should” for “could” creates freedom and choice

📝 Reflection Prompt: What’s one “should” you’ve been carrying? How could you turn it into a “could”?

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Clarity Chat: The Power of Pausing. Pausing isn’t weakness — it’s wisdom. Dana shares a story about car shopping with her family (and why a sandwich break made all the difference!) to show how slowing down creates clarity, better decisions, and stronger relationships.

You’ll learn:

• Why pausing can lead to more aligned decisions
• Simple ways to create tiny pauses in your day
• How Human Design reframed Dana's approach to decision making

Reflection Prompt: Where could you insert a pause in your own day — before a text, an email, or a big decision?

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Clarity Chat: The Goo of Change. Change rarely feels exciting at first — it often feels sticky, messy, and uncomfortable. Dana calls this the “goo stage,” the in-between space where you’re no longer who you were, but not yet who you’re becoming. Through her own story as a mom shifting roles, she shows how to find breadcrumbs of joy in the messy middle.

You’ll learn:

• Why change feels like goo (sticky, stretchy, and awkward)
• How to reframe transitions as space, not loss
• One small way to reconnect with things you used to love

Reflection Prompt: If you’re in the goo, what’s one thing you used to enjoy that you could dip back into — even just a little?

💛 For more encouragement,grab Dana’s free Stuck to Started Reset Kit at www.dana-mitchell.com.
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Easy Steps to Beat Procrastination. Motivation is like the weather — unpredictable. If you wait for it, you might wait forever. In this Clarity Chat, Dana shares a funny family story and explains why taking one tiny step is more powerful than waiting for the perfectmoment.

You’ll learn:

• Why motivation isn't the spark you think it is.

• The "tiny step" principle that builds real momentum.
• Everyday examples you can try right away.

Reflection Prompt:What’s one tiny step you could take today — something so small it almost feels laughable, but gets you in motion?

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Circling in Indecision? Ever get stuck circling a decision — from picking pillows to choosing a career move? Indecision isn’t laziness; it’s your brain trying to keep you safe. In this talk, Dana shares a playful ice cream counter metaphor and a powerful question that helps you cut through the noise.

You’ll learn:

• Why your brain delays decisions and how that’s actually protective

• A playful trick that reveals your gut answer in 24 hours or less

• How to shift from “What if this goes wrong?” to “What do I want instead?”

Reflection Prompt: Think of one decision you’ve been circling. If you had to choose within the next day, what would bubble up first?

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The Closet and the Critic Sometimes the loudest voice isn’t in your closet — it’s in your head. Dana shares how her own closet turned into a mirror of old expectations and self-criticism. Whether your “closet” is clothes, emails, or a messy inbox, you’ll learn how to quiet the critic and take one small step forward.

You’ll learn:

• Why clutter often stirs up self-judgement
• Three small option for shifting your space (and your mood)
• How to reframe your "shoulds" into kinder choices

Reflection Prompt:Where is your “closet” — the space where your critic shows up loudest? What’sone gentle step you can take today?

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Simple Steps to Happiness. One small step up your emotional ladder is enough. Happiness isn’t about fake smiles or chasing a perfect life. It’s about small, real shifts that feel possible today. In this short pep talk, Dana shares her “ladder” metaphor to explain how to move just one step at a time up the emotional scale — from heavy feelings toward lighter ones.

You’ll learn:

Why happiness isn't a destination but a series of gentle shifts.

How to notice the small things that bring a little lift.

A few everyday examples you can try to move one rung higher on your emotional ladder.

Reflection Prompt: Where are you standing on your ladder today? What would one step higher look like?

Want more gentle nudges? Grab Dana’s free Stuck to Started 5-Day Reset Kit at www.dana-mitchell.com.

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Essential Oils for Moms and Dads. Parenting can be challenging and essential oils can help support your nervous system when your kiddos are having tantrums or when your tension and frustration level is running high. In addition to oils, deep breathing, meditation and exercise also can support you when you feel you are losing your patience.

To learn more about essential oils or for my meditation recordings, visit www.dana-mitchell.com