Voice Your Mind with Amanda Hagan

31/01/2025

Small Steps & Consistency Over Willpower + Non-Negotiable Time for You

It’s 31st January—the first month of the year is wrapping up. If your resolutions didn’t go quite to plan, that’s okay!
Change isn’t about willpower; it’s about small, consistent steps that, over time, become second nature.

The secret? Making time for yourself non-negotiable. Just like an important appointment, schedule time for your well-being—whether it’s five minutes of mindful journalling, a short walk, or swapping milk chocolate for dark. It’s consistency, not intensity, that creates lasting change.

On 6th January 2025, I joined a 21-day yoga challenge with over 300,000 others worldwide, six 45 minute sessions daily to choose from, streamed live from India. There were only three session options to suit my UK time. I completed 18 out of 21 days and have now subscribed (at a very low cost) for a year.
I missed yesterday for a workshop and will miss tomorrow due to an opera, and guess what? I still feel good about myself. No guilt, no shame—just the knowledge that I’m consistent when I can be, and that’s what matters.

✨ Tomorrow is 1st February! What would you love to achieve next month? And more importantly, how will you take your first step tomorrow on Day 1?

Drop your thoughts in the comments—I’d love to hear them! 👇

27/01/2025

Why New Year Resolutions Don’t Stick – And How to Adjust Without the Pressure

January often begins with optimism and high hopes. We set ambitious resolutions, determined to make this year the best yet. But as the days pass, enthusiasm wanes, obstacles arise, and by the end of the month, many find themselves back in old habits, feeling disheartened.

The truth? Resolutions that don’t stick aren’t a sign of failure – they’re feedback. Often, we rely on willpower and sweeping changes instead of focusing on small, sustainable habits. And when we try to change a habit we believe is negative, we must replace it with something else – otherwise, there’s a hole to fill, and it’s easy to slide back into old ways.

The key to lasting change isn’t about getting it perfect – it’s about progress, built one step at a time. Consistency, even if it’s just for a short time, is what turns new habits into the norm.

✨ Over the next few days, I’ll be sharing bite-sized, actionable strategies to help you reboot and rebuild without guilt. Think of it as your mini guide to success, starting now!

What’s one habit or goal you’d love to reset this year? Let me know in the comments – or feel free to follow along for some easy, effective ideas! 🌟

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23/10/2024

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟
I’m thrilled to announce that my new website is nearly ready to launch! 🎉 This revamp will combine my Vocal Coaching and Therapy Services into one seamless platform, making it easier than ever to find everything you need in one place. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your voice or focus on emotional healing, this new space has it all.

Until the launch, you can still check out both of my current sites:
🎤 Vocal Coaching: www.voiceworx.co
🧠 Therapy Services: www.voiceyourmindtherapy.com

I’m here if you have any questions! Stay tuned – exciting things are coming soon! 🚀✨

Complementary therapist and voice practitioner specialising in emotional freedom technique, professional voice practice and neuro-linguistic programming. Free 45-min consultation.