Mama's Daily Dose
479 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsMama’s Daily Dose is the short, actionable podcast for moms of young kids. You devote yourself to your kids and now you don’t know who you are, what you want and who you want to be. You’re left asking yourself, “what do I want?”Everything looks great on the outside - you have the partner, kids, house, car…but something is still missing. This is your opportunity to discover that “something” through small actions each day. I’ve tried on all the “mom” hats - stay at home mom, working mom, mom entrepreneur; so you don’t have to. I’ve helped hundreds achieve their goals and love their life as “mom” AND an individual… and you can too! Get your Daily Dose and actionable step Monday - Friday. Press play and subscribe. Want more personalized help to figure your sh*t out? Book your Confident Mama Session at allyoumama.com
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410 - How to actually achieve your goals in the new year and beyond
December 30, 2022 09:00 - 5 minutes - 3.98 MBDo you want 2023 to be your year? The year you finally stick to your goal and you don't quit. If so listen to this - the secret to achieving you goal is in this podcast. Thank you so much for tuning in for 410 episodes (or however many you have listened to) this is the end of new episodes for Mama's Daily Dose for now, but take a look at the other 409 episodes, re-listen, find new ones and keep taking action towards your "more." Something is always more than nothing! Find me over on IG - ...
409 - “If you want to create a new self, you first have to stop being the old self.”
December 29, 2022 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.07 MB“If you want to create a new self, you first have to stop being the old self.” - Dr. Joe Dispenza This is a Throwback Thursday quote that we used last year on the last Thursday of the year as well. It's a great reminder going into this season of change and goal setting that if you want to be, do and have something different; you must first become someone different than who you are right now. And if you become someone different, you must stop being the current you. Do you want to see some k...
408 - Favorite fiction books of 2022
December 28, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 2.93 MBAs much as I love learning and growing from nonfiction books, I also love a great story and fiction works as well! And I've learned as much from characters and themes in fiction as I have from nonfiction. Also, we all need something light to read! I enjoy reading fiction before bed. For all the books I've read this year (and previous years) check out my IG highlights under 2022 books (and there are also highlights for previous years.) MeghanqBarrett Instagram If you have some favorite boo...
407 - Favorite nonfiction books of 2022
December 27, 2022 09:00 - 5 minutes - 3.9 MBI love books! And I love sharing great books that have had an impact on me. For all the books I've read this year (and previous years) check out my IG highlights under 2022 books (and there are also highlights for previous years.) MeghanqBarrett Instagram Top Nonfiction books of 2022: High Performance Habits by Brendon Bruchard - also love his planner that you can get on Amazon and his website Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill This Naked Mind by Annie Grace Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert K...
406 - Write a letter to future you!
December 26, 2022 09:00 - 5 minutes - 3.64 MBYou've been working on the actions and asking yourself questions to bring you to this point today! A way to keep track of the years, what you've done, what you've learned and what your dreams and goals are for the future year. Do you ever feel like you have so much to do and not enough time? You have these wishes and dreams for the future, but they seem so far off? You’re so focused on the “what if…” that you just get stuck where you are. It’s a fun dance between reflection and looking...
405 - Quit saying "what did you forget?"
December 23, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 2.88 MBInstead of saying, "What did you forget?" Replace it with, "What did you remember." Words are powerful! We put our energy and focus into what we say and believe. This idea came from Marisa Peer who is British therapist, author and speaker and focuses on language. She says, "Changing one word will change their (children) life." She tells a story of how she would drop her daughter at school and when she got to the gate she would come running back to her and Marisa would say, "What have yo...
404 - "You cannot find peace by avoiding life."
December 22, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 2.83 MB"You cannot find peace by avoiding life." - Virginia Wolf What do you use to escape what is going on in your life or how you are feeling? We all have our own coping mechanisms to escape or get a little break from our lives and our emotions. Some examples: Drinking Shopping Social Media Drugs Sex Gambling Eating Identify your coping mechanism for when you feel like you need to escape, need a break or are feeling overwhelmed. The first step is knowing that you are using a coping mec...
403 - ONE word for 2023
December 21, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.2 MBYou have so much going on: juggling schedules, housework, health, drinking water, and so much more! It can be difficult to keep all these things straight and in the forefront of your mind. The easiest way to keep your goals and who you want to become on the top of your mind is to simplify it! Pick 1 word that you want to describe your next year. Whenever you feel like you are wavering or forced with a difficult decision, come back to your guiding word. Somee examples: abundance, bold,...
402 - What is really important to you?
December 20, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.1 MBDo you know what is really important to you? What are your driving factors? What are your values? What are your non-negotiables? If you can't quickly answers the top 3 things (or values) in your life that are important to you, there is a good change you are feeling a little lost or you have a difficult time making decisions. I felt like something was missing for a long time. I was unable to make quick decisions because I couldn't decide what was really important to me. When you are able ...
401 - Monday MamAffirmation: "I'm okay. I'm safe. I'm loved."
December 19, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.23 MBWhat do you do when you start feeling overwhelmed and anxious? What if there was a quick way to reassure yourself and start feeling better instantly!?! I saw this on Mel Robbins IG and has changed my anxiety and my first response when I am feeling overwhelmed and overstimulated. She said, "If you woke up feeling anxious or overwhelmed this morning, put your hand on your heart, close your eyes and repeat: I'm okay. I'm safe. I'm loved." I'm not kidding when I say this INSTANTLY brings my a...
400 - Treat Yourself!
December 16, 2022 09:00 - 2 minutes - 1.46 MBWe are right in the thick of the holiday season and I know you have been working hard getting gifts for friends, family, teachers and many more. Working on making the holidays a special time for you family and others. But have you taken a moment to get something for yourself? To treat yourself? Have you seen the Parks and Rec episodes where each year Tom and Donna would take a "Treat Yo Self" day? We can all take a little lesson from these two! You don't have to go all out on a Treat Your...
399 - "...Today I am wise, so I am changing myself."
December 15, 2022 09:00 - 3 minutes - 2.18 MB"Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself." - Rumi (13th century Persian Poet) Where are your efforts focused? Often times we look to things and people on the outside to change ourselves and the world around us. Do you focus on changing others and the world around you? Or do you focus on changing yourself? Focus on changing yourself and that will change the world...or at least some ONE's world. When you change yourself you change ...
398 - What habit do you want to start?
December 14, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.19 MBStarting a effective habit is the opposite of stopping the ineffective habit. There are 4 elements to every habit - this comes from James Clear in his book Atomic Habits. 1. Cue 2. Craving 3. Response 4. Reward 1. Cue - you feel overwhelmed after a hectic day and the kids are finally in bed 2. Craving - you crave something to take the edge off and calm you down 3. Response - you drink a glass of wine 4. Reward - your glass of wine satisfies your craving and you feel calm If you want to c...
397 - What habit do you want to stop?
December 13, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.18 MBSay you had a rough day with the kids and you were super stressed out. You want to find a way to calm down; so you try a number of things. Maybe a bath, glass of wine, TV. You find one that works for you and then that becomes your habit. There are 4 elements to every habit - whether you find it effective or ineffective for you: 1. Cue 2. Craving 3. Response 4. Reward 1. Cue - you feel overwhelmed after a hectic day and the kids are finally in bed 2. Craving - you crave something to take th...
396 - Monday MamAffirmation: I am free of my bad habit
December 12, 2022 09:00 - 3 minutes - 2.63 MBWe all have a bad habit (or 2, 3...) that we want to kick, but it's hard! A habit is something you've done so many times, that now you do it without consciously thinking about it. I'm not a big fan of labeling habits "bad" or "good" because they depend on the person. However, a habit can be either ineffective or effective for you and your goals. The first step it to bring the habit to your consciousness and become aware of it, because we habits are most unconscious. You can be free of ...
395 - Pick 1 word!
December 09, 2022 09:00 - 2 minutes - 1.95 MB1 word only! Pick 1 word to describe your year in 2022. Any word you want! Then pick a word you want to describe your upcoming year in 2023. Often we set a few goals, there's all these cool new things we want to do in the New Year and partner that will all the other commitments you have and you start forgetting stuff! The best way I've found to stay true to my goals and intentions is to create a word for the year. That way I can remind myself of the word and my actions will follow. For ...
394 - "...You were brave because of your fear, not in spite of it."
December 08, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 2.83 MB“It wasn't the fear that mattered in life, it was the choices made when you were afraid. You were brave because of your fear, not in spite of it. - Elsa's Grandpa. The Four Winds by Kristin Hanna What is your biggest fear? I'm not talking spiders or public speaking...I'm talking deep down fear! We all have at least one. What is yours? Some examples include: Fear of being alone Fear on not being loved Fear of death Fear of judgment Fear of not being enough Use your fear to take act...
393 - What do you want to work on?
December 07, 2022 09:00 - 2 minutes - 1.96 MBAnother question for your end of the year letter! Yesterday we focused on what went well in 2022, now take a look on what you want to work on for the next year. What do you want to get better at? What kind of person do you want to become? Do you want to learn a new skill? What are the actions you want to take next year to become the person you want to be and reach your goals? www.allyoumama.com IG -@MeghanQBarrett
392 - What went well this year?
December 06, 2022 09:00 - 3 minutes - 2.64 MBWe are working our way through December by reflecting on the past year and setting intentions for next year. Here is one of the questions you can use later on in your letter to your future self that we will be going over at the end of the month. What went well for you in 2022? What were the happy times? The accomplishments? The joys? The truimphs? What brought a smile to your face during the past year. Add everything you can think of, nothing is too small. 2022 may not have been your ye...
391 - Monday MamAffirmation: I sweat the little stuff
December 05, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.11 MBSay what?!? Aren't you supposed to let the small stuff go so you can focus on the big matters? I know this goes against what most people say, but I want you to sweat the small stuff when it comes to creating new habits, breaking old one and working towards your goals. It is now December and a great time to reflect on the past year and look forward to the next year. The issue with most people when they do this is they try to make HUGE sweeping changes in their lives. You feel guilty for th...
390 - Something is ALWAYS more than nothing
December 02, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.13 MBIn order to set a habit, to make a change you need to take action! It doesn't have to be massive action and an overhaul, but it needs to be something. Like we talked about last month with gratitude - 1 minute! Take 1 minute a day and do it everyday and make it a habit. To establish a habit you need to be consistent. Be consistent with something! 1 minute of exercise - awesome, 1 vegetable - great...whatever it is, pick it and do it each and every day. Today pick a habit that you want to ...
389 - “We can’t do it all, but we can make our own beautiful memories.”
December 01, 2022 09:00 - 3 minutes - 2.63 MB“We can’t do it all, but we can make our own beautiful memories.” - Jessica Smartt Memory Making Mom "Can't" is a word I take issue with. In fact, we are not allowed to use the word "can't" in our house, because as soon as you tell yourself you can't do something, then you stop trying to figure out a way to do. You put boundaries up for yourself. Instead we say "I don't know how to...yet!" But in this case, "can't" is warranted! No one out there can do it all, including you, Mama! Althoug...
389 - “We can’t do it all, but we can make our own beautiful memories.”
December 01, 2022 09:00 - 3 minutes - 2.63 MB“We can’t do it all, but we can make our own beautiful memories.” - Jessica Smartt Memory Making Mom "Can't" is a word I take issue with. In fact, we are not allowed to use the word "can't" in our house, because as soon as you tell yourself you can't do something, then you stop trying to figure out a way to do. You put boundaries up for yourself. Instead we say "I don't know how to...yet!" But in this case, "can't" is warranted! No one out there can do it all, including you, Mama! Althoug...
388 - How often do I need to practice gratitude?
November 30, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 2.86 MBAfter the questions, "What is the best way to practice gratitude?" which we answered yesterday in episode 387 the next question that comes is, "How often/long do I need to practice it?" There are a few ways to approach setting up any habit, including gratitude. What I believe to be most effective and has worked the best for me is what James Clear suggests in his book, Atomic Habits. Do it every day. That is the best way to establish a habit. And even better - do it at the same time each da...
387 - The best gratitude practice...ever!
November 29, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.38 MBGratitude has been studied and this form of gratitude practice has been shown to be the most effective to change your brain circuitry, how you think and how you feel. I'm not saying this is the ONLY way to practice gratitude. Something is always more than nothing. You love your practice - you do you, mama! If you want to get the most out of your gratitude practice give this one a try! 1. Story Think of time you received something and felt grateful for it. Take notes on this story - what w...
386 - Monday MamAffirmation: I am grateful
November 28, 2022 09:00 - 3 minutes - 2.46 MBGratitude, being thankful - that is what we've been talking about all this month. And if you remember in episode 371 we talked about the power of "I AM" and everything you say after those two words your subconscious goes to work to make it your reality! You like being correct, so your subconscious helps you other there whether it is a positive or negative statement. If you find yourself wanting to be more grateful, practice gratitude...have your kids be more grateful - start my thinking an...
385 - How stories help with gratitude
November 25, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 2.89 MBWhat do stories and memories have to do with gratitude? Think of a time or story about gratitude - it doesn't even have to do with you. When you think about it and replay it, you actually start to feel gratitude and when you feel that gratitude there are changes that happen in your brain circuitry! Our brains are oriented to story - it is one of the major ways we organize information in our brains. A study was performed where people listened to others who survived genocide and told stori...
384 - “There is something about saying, ‘We always do this,’ which helps keep the years together."
November 24, 2022 09:00 - 2 minutes - 1.71 MB“There is something about saying, ‘We always do this,’ which helps keep the years together." - Jessica Smartt Memory Making Mom Happy Thanksgiving!! Have a wonderful day filled with yummy food and special people! Thanksgiving happens every single year and is a great time to make memories and create traditions. What do you want to do this year and that you and your kids continue to say each year, "We always do..."? This is the oldest your kids have ever been and the youngest they will eve...
383 - Why most gratitude practices are wrong
November 23, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.36 MBThere's a bunch of ways to achieve the same result. I for one stand for "something is more than nothing." Therefore, if you are engaged in another gratitude practice that you enjoy - that is way better than nothing! If you want to get the most out of your practice, here's how to do it. Most gratitude practices are not super effective in shifting your neural activity and chemistry or your body circuitry towards enhanced activity of the PFC (remember Episode 378 Your Brain on Gratitude and ...
382 - Why I don't say "I'm sorry" and you can't lie to yourself about gratitude
November 22, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.05 MBHave you ever tried to be a positive person and tell yourself something is totally awesome, when you really knew that it wasn't'? You're more intelligent than that! Terrible things will happen in life and lying to yourself that it isn't terrible doesn't make it go away or help you move on. There is a time to learn a lesson and reflect on gratitude from crappy situations such as the death of a loved one, job loss, medical issues, financial difficulties and much more. Sometimes you just ...
381 - I am honest with myself
November 21, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.02 MBSo the extreme of honesty - absolutely no lying at all, none! Could you do it? I read a book where the author went one year without lying at all! I'm talking about NONE. Like when her kids made her breakfast in bed and then asked how it tasted. She said not good! An acquaintance asked the question we hear all the time, "how are you?" She said the honest truth - she wasn't doing great and why. Now, I don't feel this is necessary. There is a difference between lying about cheating on your...
380 - Gratitude practice to put in action
November 18, 2022 09:00 - 5 minutes - 3.96 MBChoose one option and be consistent with it! Consistency over time is what yields results. Each of these take only a few minutes a day and have long lasting results without the side effects. These examples all came from a study called "The Science of Gratitude" in 2018 by Dr. Summer Allen from the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkley. 1. Count blessings - gratitude journal. 2. Three good things that happened for you AND the cause of them. 3. Mental subtraction - Imagine what life wo...
379 - "I'm not doing laundry; I'm raising kids."
November 17, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.18 MB"I'm not doing laundry; I'm raising kids." - Jessica Smartt Memory Making Mom What if you aren't simply washing the dishes, doing laundry, driving...and all those other mundane tasks that come along with being a mom? No one told me all the other extra "stuff" that goes along with being a mom! The piles of laundry, the amount of dirt and grime in my house, brushing more teeth than my own, becoming an a Uber driver...an unpaid one at that! What if these aren't mundane tasks that you loathe t...
378 - Your brain on gratitude
November 16, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.41 MBWe're about to get a little sciency here...but not too much! Gratitude is linked to the your Medial Prefrontal Cortex (PFC), the front part of your brain. Your medial prefrontal cortex sets context, defines the meaning of a situations and is extremely linked to gratitude. The PFC allows us to take experienes and frame them as positive or take the same exact experience that we are forced to do or don't want to do as negative. Think of a hard training session - your PFC sets the context as...
377 - There's more to gratitude than a good deed
November 15, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.26 MBHelping people out, acts of kindness and good deed are awesome; but there's more to it than that! What affects whether a person feel gratitude or not? If the they feel more gratitude or less gratitude. There are 2 factors that affect how you feel gratitude when others perform good deeds: 1. Perceived intention of the benefactor (the one doing the good deed) 2. The perceived value, or the cost to the benefactor So if you are out there doing a "good deed" that is really to benefit you - peo...
376 - Monday MamAffirmation: I am... so my kids will be!
November 14, 2022 09:00 - 5 minutes - 3.5 MBIs there something that your kid does that bothers the sh*t out of you? Do they constantly complain, whine, yell, make a mess? This may sting....but it's most likely on YOU! I know you are doing your best and being a mom is no easy task and you already have so much do and now you not only have to teach your kids but you have to look at your actions and change too!?! Damn, that's a lot! But here's the good news. You are in control of YOU and therefore you have the ability to change not o...
375 - 4 steps to grow gratitude in your kids
November 11, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.4 MBAre you tired of hearing your kids complain that they want more? Fee like they aren't grateful for what they have? Here are 4 simple steps to grow gratitude in your kids! Andrea Hussong did a study with focus groups of parents to determine how parents think of their childrens' gratitude and how to cultivate gratitude in their kids. She then postulated that gratitude experience has 4 parts: 1. notice what we can be grateful for. 2. Think about WHY we have been given those things or experi...
374 - “Motherhood angst usually means I’ve lost my way somehow..."
November 10, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 2.96 MB“Motherhood angst usually means I’ve lost my way somehow – forgotten or stopped doing some of the rituals that mean the most to our family. And so we bring them back.” - Jessica Smartt Memory Making Mom When you are feeling like something is missing, that feel of anxiety or dread comes over you; we often look for the next NEW thing that will help us. What's the cool new product or program to help us feel happier, more, fulfilled? But Jessica Smartt offers a new way of challenging motherhoo...
373 - Why its easier to UNhappy
November 09, 2022 09:00 - 5 minutes - 3.55 MBDo you find it difficult to pump yourself up some days? Link you just aren't in a great mood and are unable to snap out of it? Well, it isn't just you! Don't worry! As humans we have a greater propensity for unhappiness than happiness! But why is that. It's evolutionary. Back in the day we had to be on the lookout so you didn't die. Even though we are wired for be unhappy and look for the bad and the threats all around us, the good news is you can change the wiring in your brain. Circuits...
372 - Is gratitude as good as a drug?
November 08, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.05 MBHow powerful is gratitude when it is used in the correct way? Gratitude has been shown time and again in studies to have beneficial affects on your physical, mental and spiritual health. It can not only help you feel better, but it can do so without the side effects that come along with many drugs! *Disclosure - I am NOT telling you to stop taking an medication. This is simply to show that gratitude can be a powerful practice. Always consult your medical professional. In studies it has be...
371 - Monday MamAffirmation: The power of "I AM"
November 07, 2022 09:00 - 4 minutes - 2.92 MBThe two MOST powerful words are "I AM..." Anything that follows those two words need to be carefully planned out because that will become your reality. "I AM" creates your beliefs on a conscious and subconscious level. What you tell yourself you will begin to believe and being to make choices and act into those beliefs. Many people are not aware of how powerful saying "I am..." truly is. Whether you say the words out loud or to yourself. Become aware of what you are demanding of yourself...
370 - Why "thank you" isn't enough
November 04, 2022 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.74 MBDo you encourage your kids to say "thank you?" If so you are in the company of about 85% of other parents. And yes, "thank you" and "please" while we're at it are extremely important, kind words. Especially when you are trying to express gratitude or receive something from another person. But is "thank you" really enough to express gratitude and to feel gratitude? To take it a step further about 39% of parents encourage their kids to experience gratitude in other ways - such as volunteeri...
369 - “What do my kids love to do that I never do with them?”
November 03, 2022 08:00 - 4 minutes - 2.84 MB“What do my kids love to do that I never do with them?” - Jessica Smartt The Memory Making Mom Traditions and memories are such a precious part of childhood as well as adulthood! There's something about saying, "we always do that!" There are probably plenty of traditions you love and maybe some you don't! If you are looking to create some of your own, new traditions with your kids, this quote is a great place to start! Ask yourself, or even ask you kids what it is they really love to do,...
368 - How to get your kids to be more grateful
November 02, 2022 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.34 MBAre you tired of your kids not appreciating what they have? Do they keep asking for more and more no matter how much you (and others give them)? I think most parents know this feeling well! You aren't alone and your kids are totally messed up either! You want the best for you kids and you want them to dream and achieve their goals, but at the same time you want them to be grateful for what they have as well. You can show gratitude for what you have now and still want more in the future. ...
367 - What is gratitude?
November 01, 2022 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.1 MBGratitude. Many people use this word. You probably have tried a "gratitude practice." Asked your kids to say "thank you." All the gurus tell you to practice gratitude, it will make you healthier, happier and overall a better person....but what is gratitude? Is it an emotion, virtue, behavior? Something you're supposed to do? Something you have to practice? Some elusive unicorn? A number of Psychologists now recognize 3 types of gratitude: 1. An affectionate trait: your overall tendency t...
366 - Monday MamAffirmation: I am FUN!
October 31, 2022 08:00 - 2 minutes - 1.98 MBYou probably used to be pretty fun and cool before kids! You know those bumper stickers, that you usually see on minivans, that say, "I used to be cool?" Well, you are still cool and you are still fun! Often we can get wrapped up in all the things we need to do, take care of and where and when we need to be places that we forget to have a little fun along the way. On this Halloween Day remind yourself that you ARE fun! I AM FUN! Have fun today! Dress up, get some candy, dance, play a jo...
365 - 5 things you can do encourage self control in your kids
October 28, 2022 08:00 - 5 minutes - 3.68 MBDo you want your kids to have more self-control? Do you want them to be able to sit through a 5 second YouTube ad without freaking out? Do you want them to grow up being able to put off immediate satisfaction in order to achieve long term goals? Here's 5 ways (and a bonus) you can help cultivate self control in your kids now and for the future: 1. Distraction strategies to help with distress. When your kid is super upset they have to sit through a 5 second YouTube ad while watching ...
364 - "What would future me do?"
October 27, 2022 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.63 MBHow can you make the best decisions now to reach your future goals? Ask yourself, "What would future me do?" Have a clear idea of what future you wants. Who she is. When you come to a crossroads and you aren't sure what decision to make, ask yourself what would future you do? The future you that has reached her goal, that is the mom and person you want to do be, what decision would she make? When you really connect with your future self, you make decisions now that that benefit you in t...
363 - 3 things you need for self control
October 26, 2022 08:00 - 5 minutes - 3.55 MBIf you want you and your kids to practice more self control here are the 3 things you need: 1. Keep your goal in mind 2. Think of future you 3. Ability to distract These are the 3 features of executive function (mental skills that help you get things done) needed to cultivate and practice self control. Keep your goal in mind. You know what you are working towards. That future goal and reward is worth the short term consequence now. Think of future you: You are able to take your tempting ...
362 - How to save more money for retirement
October 25, 2022 08:00 - 4 minutes - 2.87 MBDo you want to retire with enough money to travel the world, spend time with your grand kids, take up new hobbies and not have to worry about money? The more your can connect with your future self, say "retired you", the better decisions you can make now to become that future you! There was a study done on saving money for retirement and one group saw an avatar of themselves at retirement age, think wrinkles and all. And the second group was shown an avatar of themselves now. The group tha...