With the new year upon us and goal setting ramping up, we wanted to bring you an episode to help you set up financial goals. Many of us use the new year as an opportunity to hit the reset button, allowing us to set new goals. In this episode, Kelsey and Armando discuss some tips that can set you up for success and get your financial goals on pace t…

As the holiday season runs rampant, you often get pulled in all different directions, visiting family, friends, and loved ones. Many of the goals you set for this year are either accomplished or coming to an end. The best way to prepare for the following year is to finish the current year on a roll and keep that momentum going. In this episode, Kel…

For most, the weekend is your time to disconnect from the hustle of your job and commitments. It's a time to rest, relax, or have a weekend getaway. As the weekend ends, Sunday can feel like it's the end of all of that. In this episode, Kelsey and Armando give tips on making Sunday just as exciting as the previous days, but most importantly, using …

The holidays are an exciting time of year, but they can also add additional stress on top of the "normal" stress you may be dealing with currently. In this episode, Kelsey and Armando give you some ideas to live a stress-free November that you can roll into December, too. Ultimately, You can find what works for you and your schedule best and adjust…

Regardless of how well you have planned out how to accomplish your goals, life has a different plan. This isn't always the case, but it is with some of the most important experiences. In this episode, Armando talks about how to work through some situations and understand that the outcome may not be what you expected—accepting that you have done eve…

Personal growth is challenging to feel effective with. You read the books, listen to the podcasts, and associate yourself with those who help you feel better, but you still struggle with growth. In this episode, Kelsey and Armando talk about some habits that you should leave behind for growth and development. Don’t forget to hit that Subscribe butt…

We decided to reshare one of the most downloaded episodes of Self Love Sit Downs. This episode was initially published on May 25, 2021, and sadly, from the time of this recording, Missael has passed away, but his message lives on. His story is one of the most inspirational, and we wanted to share this with you all once again. We are faced with many…

Life is full of ups, downs, and side to side. As soon as you think you have something handled, something new turns it upside down, causing you to rethink the whole thing. At times, accepting some hard truths is just what you need to move past some difficult times and live life to the fullest. In this episode, Kelsey and Armando talk about some fact…

Life is full of stressors. Some you have control over, and others you do not. But how do you navigate the stress and anxiety of life? Some of you may have a system that helps you in such situations. If you are a person who struggles with how to deal with stress, then this 4 step process may be just what you need. These four steps are a starting poi…

Sometimes, you find yourself doing habits that could be destructive to your mental health, and you are not even aware that you are doing them. The most important voice you can listen to is the one in your head. That voice in your head is the most influential and can dictate whether you have a positive or negative day. In this episode, Kelsey and Ar…

More and more people are finding themselves struggling with mental health. Kelsey and I are huge advocates for seeking professional help if you struggle. We have found tremendous value in seeing our therapist regularly. We are not professionals when it comes to working through struggles. We only speak from our own life experiences. Today's episode …

A health and fitness journey is just that, a journey. If you have ever been on any journey, the trip is dynamic. You have ups, downs, setbacks, and advances. You can get stuck and get hung up on some of those adverse changes. Always remember there is something to learn, and you have to enjoy the journey. In this episode, we are talking about health…

Many people that you see as successful have habits and traits that help them be the best at what they do. They also have practices that they don't do to help achieve their goals. Whoever it is that you look up to guide you in times of adversity or success, they, too, have specific details in life that they have learned and don't shy away from. In t…

We are always looking at ways to increase our quality of life, and in this episode, Kelsey and Armando give you some tips to implement now. Living a happy and healthy life is something that we all want. Sometimes, we need to figure out where to start or what to do to make this happen. This episode will help you move toward living the life you deser…

Most of us constantly search for ways to make our money last longer or "stretch" it as much as possible. Determining where to cut back on costs and what you need can take time and effort. In this episode, kelsey and Armando give you eight tips for a more savvy financial lifestyle. Don’t forget to hit that Subscribe button and leave a review. As alw…

Everybody is on the path to being a better version of themselves regardless of their goals and ambitions. You are looking for ways to be kinder to others or help them, looking at how to stand out at your job or friend group. How often do you stop to think of how to be a better person to yourself? As many of us do, we put ourselves on the back burne…

You set goals with the expectation of being linear, an easy A to B. If you have set goals in the past, you know that it's challenging. Life throws you curve balls; you must slow down on your goals or change them completely. Much of what we read says, "Never give up on your goals," which is true, but sometimes life-altering circumstances make those …

At times setting the goal is the easy part, how you're going to start and what the results with be when you have completed it. Sometimes, the in-between gets tricky in where and how you will stay motivated, sticking with your goals. In the episode, Kelsey and Armando discuss that in between and give you some tangible action items to consider when p…

On today's episode, Kelsey talks us through setting boundaries! Raise your hand if this is hard to do. *Everyone raises a hand* I hope you didn't raise your hand, but from conversations Kelsey has been having, she knew this would be an excellent topic to discuss. She guides us through what boundaries are, when we know to set them, why we set them, …

In your younger years, the goal is to figure out what you want to do in your life, and employment, school, and retirement are some of the big life choices you have to make. Have you taken the time to sit in your thoughts and think of what you want retirement to look like? In this episode, we have Ron Profit, who has been retired for longer than mos…

You've heard time and time again how important sleep is and how you need to be getting enough time and quality sleep. In this episode, Kelsey and Armando give you the "why" good quality sleep is essential. Poor sleep has numerous adverse effects on your physical and mental health that could have lasting effects. Don’t forget to hit that Subscribe b…

Have you been in a situation where you're making an outstanding job-saving money to buy a house, losing the weight you always wanted to lose, or working on your mental health, which makes you feel better? Then life throws you a curve ball, and little by little, the stuff you were doing you are not anymore. We have all been there. It can be challeng…

So often, we are going through life pushing through and doing what we feel to be our best. Sometimes we need the big sister or brother talk or a come to Jesus talk to remind us of some hard truths we need to hear. This episode lists some good reminders you may need to hear. No matter your current season, this is an excellent episode to bookmark and…

Have you ever started to think of a new goal you want to achieve, and the next thing you know, you decide not to even think about it anymore? Have you wondered why, or do you know why you didn't start it? A lot of the time, it can be a combination of reasons, but ultimately, it comes down to fear. Fear of failure, fear of the unknown, and the fear …

Life can be chaotic at times or even all the time, and if you are balancing the things that are important to you, life can be manageable. In this episode, Kelsey and Armando give you five things you need to live a more balanced life. Don’t forget to hit that Subscribe button and leave a review. As always, thanks for sharing your time with us and li…

Most people seek ways to implement positive habits in life but need help figuring out where or how to start. In this episode, Kelsey and Armando discuss three ways to create new habits and also talk about ways to eliminate practices that aren't bringing your happiness. Don’t forget to hit that Subscribe button and leave a review. As always, thanks …

If you had the opportunity to tell a younger version of yourself about essential life experiences, what you say? This episode intends to get you thinking about things you might have done differently and realizing that you still have time to make some big life decisions. Going to school right after high school or starting a business earlier in your …

Procrastination is an issue that many of you struggle with, ourselves included. Have you wondered why you procrastinate? There are personal reasons why you do. You could have overestimated the time needed to complete a task; the task seems too big, which in turn unmotivates you even to start it because you know it will be a long time. The best advi…

In this episode, Alexis Eggleton brings you her story of how she took her life and turned it around in a positive way, one step at a time. She shares how she overcame some of her struggles and continues striving to be a positive role model for herself and those around her. Alexis "Lexi" was born in a tiny town in upstate New York, where her family …

In this episode, Kesley and Armando talk about how the simple things in life are what life is all about. Far too often, you find yourself crushing your goals, looking at what's next, and always reading the next self-development book. Those are all great things, but what you want to avoid is getting lost in the what's next mindset. When was the last…

In today's episode, Kelsey gives a great analogy of why sometimes small things can feel like huge things. Kelsey discusses boundaries and how being an empath has impacted her. Providing a tremendous visual and some reliability to what you could be going through as well. Take a listen to this episode, and if you can relate to this at all, please fee…

In today's episode, Kelsey comes to you with a breakthrough that she had in mental freedom. She shares how her word of peace has had her really being more intentional with her time and energy. Kelsey talks about focusing on what YOU actually want, what feels aligned for you, and some reminders that life is meant to be lived. Come take a listen to t…

Through some of the most challenging times in her life, Ellie Mendoza decided to do something that most people would never attempt to do. While the world was shutting down due to Covid in 2020, Ellie struggled with her mental health. She hit a breaking point and chose to seek professional help, and through these struggles, she found her independenc…

Nobody is going to work harder for your dreams and goals than you. Ask yourself if you are committed to the goals you set at the start of the year or are interested in them. The difference is if you are committed, you are doing the work and taking the steps that are getting you one step closer to your goal. If you are interested, this means you lik…

A small act of kindness towards a friend or stranger is, at times, more gratifying for you than you realize. You can be the light that somebody so desperately needs. A compliment, a smile, and even having a small conversation and asking how a day will make the difference somebody needs. That gesture of kindness fills your cup, knowing that you impa…

We all want that perfect life without difficult times because hard times are not fun. Many of you don't understand that going through hard times gives you the grit and resilience you need to become a more robust version of yourself. When you are going through a dark time, it is difficult to see the lesson being taught, and it can be downright depre…

Jake struggled with weight his entire life and was to a point where his health began taking a toll on his daily activity. He decided to take control of his life and treat his body as it should be. As a former Weight Watchers Ambassador, he lost 100 lbs! He has been featured in WW international ad campaigns and Men's Health Online. In gaining confid…

You are living your choices ten years ago; let that sink in. Daily you make choices affecting your health, wealth, family, etc. You make choices that have a change at that moment but also make choices that you will either regret or appreciate in the future. You have short-term and long-term decisions. A short-term option is to buy that new phone th…

There isn't a secret, and all of you can do it. Not worrying about the small things in your day will help you live a less stressful life. Far too often, you let minor daily challenges dictate how the day will go. Many of you believe that if you wake up late, the day will be bad, or if you miss a step at work, you will lose your job, or if you get h…

Many new moms fall into a vicious cycle where life revolves around the baby and put their health on the back burner. How can you pour from an empty cup? If you are not taking care of your own needs, how will you do your best for those you love? Your best is going to look different in different seasons of your life. In this episode, Lauren Kesner ta…

At the start of each year, you set goals and plan out the game plan on how you are going to get those. Have you ever sat and thought of the things you want to leave behind? To grow, you should also be able to set goals based on your experience. In this episode, Kelsey and Armando talk about things to consider leaving behind that can hold you back. …

Out of all the people that set new years resolutions around fitness, 80% of those people will drop off by the end of January. If this comes as a surprise to you, why? Motivation is high at the beginning of the year, and you look at changing your diet completely. If you commit to going to the gym five days a week when you haven't been to the gym con…

Last year has come and gone, and we are now weeks into the new year. Everybody is going through struggles, some big and some small. In this episode, Kelsey and Armando talk about some lessons to live by to give you a positive outcome this year. How you view the world correlates directly with how you feel daily. If you feel excited and optimistic, y…

In today's episode, Kelsey wants to show you how they have been traveling for FREE for years. It all started with her sharing how she had booked Premium Economy round trip tickets to Italy for free for her & Armando. So many questions came rolling in, so she thought she would make an episode for you all to learn. In the episode, Kelsey gives very b…

Everybody makes mistakes, but how we handle them will define who we are. Even the most elite athlete throws an interception, misses a putt, and misses that free throw. The most successful people have made more mistakes than they can count because errors are made when you are learning something new. Failures are part of the process of growth and suc…

"New year, new me" Have you heard or used that saying? The chances that you have are accurate. What is going to make this year different than last year? If you have never set goals or don't know how to do them, you are encouraged to go back and listen to episode #2, "5 Tips to Effective Goal Setting." In this episode, Kelsey and Armando leave you w…

Like many things in life, confidence comes and goes. Sometimes you feel like you are on top of the world, crushing all your goals and living the life you are meant to live. Other times you want to curl up in the fetal position in a dark closet under the stairs. As a spouse/partner, that is when it is your time to shine and pump your other half up w…

You've often heard that "your mind is a powerful tool," but how often have you sat in your thoughts and tried to understand how to use your mind best? Your mind can work for you or against you, and in this episode, Kelsey and Armando talk about three key ways to understand that power better and use it positively. Don’t forget to hit that Subscribe …

Have you ever found yourself waiting for that raise at work for you to take that trip you’ve always wanted to go on? Or wait to take that dream vacation on the beach only after you get the body you want? Too often, we put our lives on pause when we are working on a goal to tackle the next goal then. In this episode, Kelsey and Armando talk about th…

Judgment is a trait that everybody can work on. The judgment that is and can be hurtful to others is an area almost everybody can work on. In this episode, Kelsey and Armando give you some tips you can implement to decrease the negative judgment put out into the world. Don’t forget to hit that Subscribe button and leave a review. As always, thanks …