Words of Wisdom With Sharon McCaffrey

Sharon McCaffrey
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A tongue in cheek podcast covering everything from mindset, leadership, life challenges, manifesting, relationships to simple daily life.

  1. 2D AGO

    #93 How to Avoid Burnout (& Understand What it Really is)

    Feel exhausted… but not necessarily busy?In this episode, we challenge one of the biggest myths around burnout. Most people think burnout comes from doing too much. But what if that’s not true?You don’t burn out from hard work. You burn out from work that feels meaningless. If you’ve been feeling flat, irritable, unmotivated, or like your “internal battery” isn’t charging anymore, this conversation will help you understand what’s really going on.We unpack:- The difference between tiredness and emotional fatigue- Why boredom is often disguised as burnout- How lack of purpose drains your energy- The role of decision fatigue and chaos- Why scrolling isn’t recovery- The power of having a North Star- Practical ways to reset your structure, sleep and focus- How to build recovery into your life on purposeThis isn’t about working less. It’s about working towards something that matters. Because energy doesn’t come from rest alone. It comes from meaning, direction and progress.If you’ve been saying “I’m burned out,” this episode might completely reframe what’s actually happening, and give you practical tools to change it.Subscribe for more mindset and business conversations, and share this with someone who needs to hear it.

    17 min

  2. FEB 11

    #92 Your Results Are a Reflection of Who You Think You Are

    Your results are not random. They are a reflection of who you believe you are.In this episode, we're breaking down the uncomfortable truth about identity, habits, and why your results are actually a mirror of your daily behaviour. If you feel stuck, frustrated, or like nothing is changing despite your effort, this conversation will challenge the stories you’re telling yourself. We'll be exploring: - Why results are just data, not emotion - The difference between blame and ownership - How identity drives behaviour - Why humans would rather protect their identity than succeed - The real reason New Year’s resolutions fail - How to change your identity at the root level - Why confidence comes from proof, not positive thinking - The formula behind consistent results This episode will help you stop blaming circumstances, raise your standards, and start acting in alignment with the future version of you. Because the moment you change who you think you are, your behaviour changes. And when your behaviour changes, everything changes. If this episode resonates, share it with someone who needs to hear it and subscribe for weekly mindset and business conversations. For flexible, affordable and transformative coaching, sign up to the Weekly Transformation Lab for FREE: https://sharonmccaffrey.com/wtl-schedule

    15 min

  3. FEB 4

    #91 If Your New Year’s Resolutions Are Already a Distant Memory, You Need to Listen to This

    If your New Year’s resolutions already feel like a distant memory, this episode is for you. By the end of January, most people haven’t failed. They’ve simply fallen back into their old identity. And that’s the real reason resolutions don’t last.In this episode, we break down why motivation isn’t the problem, why discipline alone isn’t enough, and why lasting change only happens when your identity changes first.This isn’t about setting better goals. It’s about becoming a higher-standard version of yourself. Even when it feels boring, uncomfortable, or unseen.If you’ve fallen off the bandwagon, this conversation will help you understand why… and how to get back on track properly.

    16 min

  4. JAN 28

    #90 Comfort Is Costing You More Than You Think

    Comfort is costing you more than you think, and in this episode we'll be exploring why comfort is not neutral and how choosing the easiest option today quietly shapes your future identity. It breaks down the hidden cost of comfort, why confidence and discipline are built through deposits not motivation, and how people end up living on “comfort credit” without realising it. You’ll hear how urgency creates momentum, why changing your life requires changing your inputs, and how dreams don’t die dramatically, they fade through familiarity and time. If you’ve been telling yourself “I’ll start soon”, this episode explains why that keeps you stuck, and what actually creates long-term freedom. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:43 - What is comfort? 02:16 - Comfort is expensive 06:32 - Hard now, easy later 09:37 - Comfort kills urgency 10:29 - The emotional addiction to comfort Looking for more? 📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonmccaffrey.coaching/ 📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharonmccaffrey.coaching #comfort #comfortzone #businessgrowth #personalgrowth

    13 min

  5. JAN 21

    #89 Why Effort Alone Will Never Make You Free

    We’ve been taught that working harder leads to success — and success leads to freedom. But many of the hardest-working people are still stressed, time-poor, and stuck.In this episode, I'm going to break down why effort alone doesn’t create freedom, the hidden cost of trading time for money, and what actually gives you choice, leverage, and long-term independence.This conversation will challenge how you think about work, income, and success, and help you question where your effort is really taking you.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction00:06 – The myth we all grew up with00:50 – Hard work ≠ freedom02:06 – The real issue: trading time for money04:09 – Why we were never taught this05:23 – The Rockefeller Perspective06:06 – Why effort feels safe (but keeps people stuck)07:22 – What actually creates freedom08:52 – The question that changes everythingTake the Next Step:Join the Weekly Transformation Lab - https://sharonmccaffrey.kit.com/weeklytransformationlabListen Elsewhere:🎧 Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Baprf0x9rAUConnect with me:📩 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonmccaffrey.coaching/📩 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharonmccaffrey.coaching

    11 min

  6. JAN 14

    #88 Day One or One Day? - The "One Day" Theory

    How many times have you told yourself “one day”? One day I’ll start. One day I’ll change. One day things will be different.In this episode, Sharon breaks down why “one day” thinking keeps so many people stuck living the same year on repeat, and why real change doesn’t come from motivation, timing, or feeling ready.You’ll learn:- why postponing action feels productive but isn’t- the hidden psychology behind “one day” thinking- the difference between wanting change and deciding to change- why confidence comes after action, not before- how small decisions quietly shape your entire futureThis episode is for anyone who knows they’re capable of more but keeps waiting for the right moment to begin. Because one day will always be available, but day one expires today.If you’ve been stuck in the same patterns, same promises, and same frustrations, this conversation will challenge how you think about change, discipline, and personal growth. Decide today… or stay exactly where you are.Connect on socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonmccaffrey.coaching/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sharonmccaffrey.coachingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584146561922

    8 min

  7. JAN 7

    #87 You Don't Need Motivation, You Need Momentum

    In this episode of Words of Wisdom, let's get brutally honest about one of the biggest myths holding people back. And that is the whole idea that you need to feel motivated before you take action.If you’ve been waiting for the right mood, the right time, or the right burst of inspiration to change your life, this conversation will challenge that thinking.We're jumping straight into why motivation is unreliable, why waiting keeps you stuck in the same loop, and how real change is built through movement, habits, and momentum. Yes, even when you don’t feel ready.Through personal stories, real examples, and straight-talking insight, this episode is a reminder that confidence, discipline, and progress are created after action, not before it.If you’ve ever said “I’ll start when I feel motivated,” this one’s for you.🎧 Listen in, reflect honestly, and ask yourself - what would change if you stopped waiting and started moving?If this episode resonates, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it today.

    11 min

  8. 12/10/2025

    #84 Stop Making Excuses For Average

    Most people don’t realise this, but average isn’t a weakness. It’s a habit. A very comfortable, familiar, sneaky habit that quietly keeps you stuck exactly where you are. In today’s episode, I am breaking down why average feels so safe, how it slowly erodes your confidence, and why your brain is wired to justify the very behaviours that are holding you back. You’ll learn how to catch your excuses in real time, how to raise your standards, and how to step into the identity of someone who lives above average; in consistency, discipline, energy, and self-respect. If you’ve ever felt stuck, stagnant, or frustrated by your own patterns… this one is going to hit home. And, if you’re ready to actually do something about it, your next step is below. Free Resources: 3 Rules of Self-Made Women: Build confidence, take ownership, and raise your standards. You Can’t Out-Earn Your Nervous System: If you want to rise, your body has to feel safe enough to rise. What We Cover Today: 00:00 → Introduction 00:35 → Stop making excuses for average 01:25 → Average is a story you tell yourself to protect yourself 02:45 → If you do more than the average person, you will have more than the average person 05:25 → Why people below you are always trying to pull you down 06:50 → How the “average mindset” shows up 07:55 → So how do you stop making excuses for average? [5 steps] 11:47 → Final thoughts & outro Connect With Me: 📩 Join the Mindset Matters Newsletter for weekly mindset tools, stories, and behind-the-scenes coaching 📱 Instagram: click here If this episode resonated, share it with a friend who’s ready to rise above average, and tag me on Instagram with your biggest takeaway. #womeninbusiness #mindset #leadership #successmindset #businessgrowth #personaldevelopment

    13 min
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