Girl, Choose Yourself!

• The Dark Side of Grit and Why Quitting Might Be the Real Power Move

  We’ve all been told to “never give up” — but what if that mindset has a dark side? This episode breaks down new psychological research, highlighted in New Scientist, showing that relentless grit and pushing through at all costs can actually harm wellbeing… and that knowing when to quit is a powerful skill.Eimear unpacks the science behind healthy goal disengagement, why stopping is sometimes the smartest move you can make, and how letting go can open doors you couldn’t see while you were busy forcing something to work.If you’ve been wrestling with whether to keep going or walk away from a goal, this conversation will give you a fresh, liberating perspective.In This EpisodeThe surprising downside of “grit culture”Why stubborn persistence isn’t always a virtueWhat psychological research reveals about the benefits of quittingHow to recognise when a goal no longer fitsThe difference between giving up and making an aligned decisionA simple framework to help you know whether it’s time to let goLinksBook a Breakthrough Call: https://eimearzone.as.me/breakthroughLearn more about The Confidence Key: https://eimearzone.com/confidence-coaching/Buy Eimear's Books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Eimear-Zone/author/B07KFYZW3HShare Your ThoughtsCONNECT WITH EIMEAR Explore Working With Eimear: Book a Call: https://eimearzone.as.me/breakthrough 📱 Instagram: @eimearzonecoach 💻 Website: eimearzone.com 📧 Email: [email protected] Subscribe to Girl, Choose Yourself on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. © 2025 Eimear Zone Coaching. All rights reserved.

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• PJ Nation: Women Choosing Comfort & Honoring Rest

  A simple TikTok question about pajamas turned into 25,000+ views in less than 24 hours and hundreds of comments — and revealed something big: women everywhere are choosing comfort first. Not as giving up, but as tuning in. This week, Eimear explores why PJs-by-7pm is becoming the new normal… and a surprisingly honest expression of who we are now.This episode started with one question I posted on TikTok: “How early are you getting into your PJs now that the days are shorter?”The response? Over 25K views and a flood of comments from women saying things like:“As soon as I get home.”“Pulling the bra off in the car.”“I’m 46 — I don’t have the energy to be uncomfortable anymore.”“Day PJs, night PJs, garden PJs.”What I thought was a tiny moment turned into a whole conversation:Women choosing comfort. Women choosing rest.Women choosing themselves — without apology.In this episode, I talk about:Why so many of us are leaning into comfortHow PJs have become the unofficial “clocking out” signalThe little rituals women use to unwindAnd how my fashion-loving self is still very much here… just with softer clothes in the eveningsI also share a few pajama brands I love — nothing fancy, just things that feel good — and I’d love to hear your favourites too.Brands mentioned:Asceno (women-founded) : https://www.asceno.com/collections/pyjamasEberjey: https://eberjey.com/collections/the-cozy-shopOlivia von Halle (navy velvet set = Christmas list!) : https://oliviavonhalle.com/collections/luxury-silk-pyjama-setPrintfresh (women-owned, fun & budget-friendly) : https://printfresh.com/👉 Watch the original TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@coacheimearzone/photo/7571695181049744670Your turn: Tell me your PJ routine — and your favorite brands, especially women-owned ones. I want to share them.Share Your ThoughtsCONNECT WITH EIMEAR Explore Working With Eimear: Book a Call: https://eimearzone.as.me/breakthrough 📱 Instagram: @eimearzonecoach 💻 Website: eimearzone.com 📧 Email: [email protected] Subscribe to Girl, Choose Yourself on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. © 2025 Eimear Zone Coaching. All rights reserved.

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• Holiday Boundaries That Actually Work (Even with Difficult Family)

  The holidays are magical… and also emotionally complicated. You can do all the therapy, coaching, and mindfulness — but the moment you walk back into family dynamics, old patterns resurface fast.In this episode, I’m sharing a holiday communication cheat sheet: five real-life scenarios + the exact scripts you can use to protect your peace, stay grounded, and navigate difficult or triggering family members with clarity and confidence.We’re talking: • body comments • intrusive questions • emotional escalations • invisible labor • old childhood roles • and yes… the family narcissistIf you want to show up as your adult sovereign self this year instead of falling into old patterns, this one’s for you.Share Your ThoughtsCONNECT WITH EIMEAR Explore Working With Eimear: Book a Call: https://eimearzone.as.me/breakthrough 📱 Instagram: @eimearzonecoach 💻 Website: eimearzone.com 📧 Email: [email protected] Subscribe to Girl, Choose Yourself on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. © 2025 Eimear Zone Coaching. All rights reserved.

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• From Embarrassment to Expansion: Crossing the Cringe Hurdle

  This week we look at embarrassment—how it quietly shapes our choices, limits our visibility, and holds so many midlife women back from doing what they truly want.We explore why embarrassment feels so threatening, how it gets hardwired early in life, and why it often resurfaces just when we’re ready to step into something bigger. I share a few stories from my own life that seemed small at the time but stayed with me for decades.We talk about how to meet embarrassment with compassion, how to recognise The Dreaded Experience when it shows up, and how to start reclaiming your power by unlearning the messages that kept you quiet for too long.Share Your ThoughtsCONNECT WITH EIMEAR Explore Working With Eimear: Book a Call: https://eimearzone.as.me/breakthrough 📱 Instagram: @eimearzonecoach 💻 Website: eimearzone.com 📧 Email: [email protected] Subscribe to Girl, Choose Yourself on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. © 2025 Eimear Zone Coaching. All rights reserved.

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• Beyond Coping: A Pathway to Cultivating Inner Resilience

  So many of us are coping — getting through the day, holding it together, ticking boxes, but feeling quietly stretched to the limit or just empty.The world keeps telling us to “be resilient,” which often translates to “keep pushing no matter what.” That’s a recipe for burnout!It’s not what serves us, and it’s not real resilience.In this episode, Eimear offers a new understanding:That resilience isn’t about white-knuckling through, but cultivating the inner resources that protect you from burnout and help you recover from life’s inevitable challenges and setbacks with grace.You’ll learn:→ What true resilience actually means — and how it’s been hijacked by hustle culture.→ The difference between the “Red Zone” and the “Green Zone” — and how to know when you’ve crossed the line.→ Why we often suffer from the “second arrow” — and how to stop adding pain to pain.→ How unmet needs for safety, satisfaction, and connection quietly drain our energy.→ Practical ways to resource yourself and communicate your needs — including a simple NVC-inspired tool for speaking up at work when you’re overloaded.This episode is your invitation to build a steadier, kinder relationship with yourself — one where resilience doesn’t mean hardening up, but coming home to calm, courage, and care.Share Your ThoughtsCONNECT WITH EIMEAR Explore Working With Eimear: Book a Call: https://eimearzone.as.me/breakthrough 📱 Instagram: @eimearzonecoach 💻 Website: eimearzone.com 📧 Email: [email protected] Subscribe to Girl, Choose Yourself on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. © 2025 Eimear Zone Coaching. All rights reserved.

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