The Take Action Toolkit

Sarah Love
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Welcome to the Take Action Toolkit — the podcast delivering psychology-backed, tangible tools for intentional living, self-growth, and achieving your goals. I’m Sarah Love, coach and educator on a mission to teach the powerful tools school forgot — from mindset and resilience to purpose and self-leadership. Tools that move you from just getting by to living with clarity, confidence, and meaningful progress. This podcast is for you if you’re done procrastinating on big goals, you’re driven by purpose but unsure how to channel it on a consistent basis, and you are ready to stop waiting and start acting. Whether you’re building something meaningful or seeking clarity, you won’t want to miss an episode. Everything we discuss is Grounded in psychology and brought to life through reflection and action, and every single week I’ll be bringing you a dose of mindset development, goal-setting, and practical strategies to create lasting change. Let’s get to work. Connect with Sarah on Instagram: @sarahlovecoaching Follow the Podcast: @takeactiontoolkit www.instagram.com/sarahlovecoaching www.instagram.com/takeactiontoolkit

  1. 08/24/2025

    36. The Trap of "When, Then" Thinking and the Tool That Set Me Free (My Story of Living Abroad)

    Thanks for listening to Episode 36 of The Take Action Toolkit.  The Take Action Toolkit 4 Week Group Coaching Program is OPEN!!! Sign up here: https://stan.store/sarahlovecoaching/p/the-take-action-toolkit This episode is for you if... You find yourself thinking “I’ll be happy when…” and struggle to feel content right now. You’ve achieved goals or milestones but the satisfaction never seems to last. You’re curious about how to feel more grounded and present in your everyday life. You want a simple positive psychology tool to help you enjoy the moment more deeply. In this episode, we dive into... Living abroad and being addicted to travel, to now being happy in my daily life The trap of “when, then” thinking A personal turning point that shifted everything The benefits of savouring 3 simple tools to help you savour more Research and theories mentioned: 3 Good Things: Seligman, M. E. P., Steen, T. A., Park, N., & Peterson, C. (2005). Positive psychology progress. American Psychologist, 60, 410–421. https://doi.org/10.1037/0003-066x.60.5.410 The benefits of developing an increased savouring ability: Camgoz, S. M. (2014). The role of savoring in work–family conflict. Social Behavior and Personality, 42, 177–188. https://doi.org/10.2224/sbp.2014.42.2.177 Bryant, F. B., & Veroff, J. (2007). Savoring: A new model of positive experience. Erlbaum Associates. Bryant, F. B. (2003). Savoring Beliefs Inventory (SBI): A scale for measuring beliefs about savouring. Journal of Mental Health, 12, 175–196. https://doi.org/10.1080/0963823031000103489 Smith, J. L., & Hollinger-Smith, L. (2015). Savoring, resilience, and psychological well-being in older adults. Aging & Mental Health, 19(3), 192–200. https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2014.986647 Eisner, L. R., Johnson, S. L., & Carver, C. S. (2009). Positive affect regulation in anxiety disorders. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 23(5), 645–649. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.janxdis.2009.02.001 Quoidbach, J., Wood, A., & Hansenne, M. (2009). Back to the future: The effect of daily practice of mental time travel into the future on happiness and anxiety. Journal of Positive Psychology, 4, 349–355. https://doi.org/10.1080/17439760902992365 Stay connected: Follow me on Instagram @sarahlovecoaching

    23 min

  2. 08/17/2025

    35. What the Manifestation Gurus Get Wrong (And Why It Drives Me Mad)

    Thanks for listening to Episode 35 of The Take Action Toolkit. If you’ve enjoyed this episode don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on your preferred podcast platform. Or, share it with a friend who you know will benefit from what’s inside.  JOIN THE WAITLIST FOR THE TAKE ACTION TOOLKIT COURSE: https://stan.store/sarahlovecoaching/p/join-the-waitlist-for-take-action-toolkit-course-brpgf2di This episode is for you if... You love manifestation but find it doesn't always work You're interested in the middle ground between psychology and cosmology You've tried tons of manifestation rituals but nothing has really changed You're manifesting BIG THINGS in the next 12 months and want to take action You know you could achieve so much more if you could just take action In this episode, we dive into... What happened on 8/8 - The Lion's Gate Portal My beef with the manifestation gurus When subconscious reprogramming doesn't work what do you do? Why you've been manifesting for years but things haven't changed yet The next step you can take to actually make your 8/8 manifestations come true Research and theories mentioned: Learn more about the Lion's Gate Portal  Work with me & stay connected:  Ready to stop hiding and start taking clear, supported action? I offer one-off, 90-minute coaching sessions designed to help you break through fear, reconnect with your motivation, and create a personalised, actionable plan. Click here to book your spot: https://stan.store/sarahlovecoaching Follow me on Instagram @sarahlovecoaching

    16 min

  3. 08/10/2025

    34. Stop Consuming, Start Implementing: How to Get the Most out of Self-Development Books w/ Kalie Woolley

    Thanks for listening to Episode 34 of The Take Action Toolkit. If you’ve enjoyed this episode don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on your preferred podcast platform. Or, share it with a friend who you know will benefit from what’s inside. This episode is for you if... you are on a self-development journey but are overwhelmed by the sheer amount of content out there love self-development books but have a hard time implementing what you've read you want to get the most out of self-development books you have a stack of personal development books you've never read, gathering dust on the shelf you want to start reading more personal growth books In this episode, we dive into... addressing the gap between having the idea and taking the action Kalie's proven method for implementing everything she reads where to start if you're at the beginning of your personal development journey routines that set yourself up for success and teach you how to tune into your intuition  Work with me + stay connected: Ready to stop hiding and start taking clear, supported action? I offer one-off, 90-minute coaching sessions designed to help you break through fear, reconnect with your motivation, and create a personalised, actionable plan. Click here to book your spot: https://stan.store/sarahlovecoaching Follow me on Instagram @sarahlovecoaching Connect with Kalie:  Follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/soul_sister_society/ Listen to her podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0bIiKx6gdJhx1qJZhPtTSF Join the Soul Sister Society Book Club: https://www.patreon.com/SoulSisterSocietyBookclub

    33 min

  4. 08/03/2025

    33. 8 Ways to Motivate Yourself When You REALLY Don’t Feel Like It

    Thanks for listening to Episode 33 of The Take Action Toolkit. If you’ve enjoyed this episode don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on your preferred podcast platform. Or, share it with a friend who you know will benefit from what’s inside.  This episode is for you if... You’ve got a goal or dream that’s been sitting on your to-do list for way too long You keep waiting to “feel ready” before starting Productivity hacks just don’t work for you anymore You want real, practical tools to help you take action You know what you want but just can’t seem to get going In this episode, we dive into... Why even the biggest, most life-changing goals get procrastinated The difference between surface-level hacks and deeper psychological tools My personal experience with delaying action on my business for 4 years How to reduce the time you spend stuck in inaction from weeks to minutes 8 powerful motivation tools that go beyond timers and to-do lists How to get your brain on board when you really don’t feel like it Work with me + stay connected: Ready to stop hiding and start taking clear, supported action? I offer one-off, 90-minute coaching sessions designed to help you break through fear, reconnect with your motivation, and create a personalised, actionable plan. Click here to book your spot: https://stan.store/sarahlovecoaching Follow me on Instagram @sarahlovecoaching

    29 min

  5. 07/27/2025

    32. I Nearly Booked a Flight Home: What 8 Years in China Taught Me About Resilience

    Thanks for listening to Episode 32 of The Take Action Toolkit. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to leave a rating and review on your preferred podcast platform. Or share it with a friend who’s navigating change and could use a reminder of their own resilience. This episode is for you if: You’re feeling out of your comfort zone and questioning whether you’re on the right path You’re facing challenges that make you want to give up, even though something in you still wants to keep going The discomfort is overwhelming and you’re unsure how much longer you can stick it out You’re looking for a personal story of resilience to remind you why staying a little longer might change everything In this episode, I dive into: The moment I sat crying on the floor of my bedroom in China, ready to walk away and the decision that changed the course of my life How I navigated extreme discomfort and slowly built the resilience and confidence I didn’t know I had Why giving myself “just two more weeks” was a powerful turning point that led to eight years abroad, a Mandarin-taught degree and the personal growth that followed The life lessons I carry with me today, about asking for help, rebuilding belief after setbacks and choosing to grow even when it feels easier to quit Work with me + stay connected: Ready to stop second-guessing yourself and start taking clear, supported action towards the life you want? I offer one-off, 90-minute resilience coaching sessions to help you break through fear, reconnect with your motivation, and walk away with a personalised, actionable plan. 👉 Book your session here Come say hi and follow along on Instagram: @sarahlovecoaching 💜

    19 min

  6. 07/20/2025

    31. The 3 Psychological Resources That Helped Me Keep Moving Towards My Dreams... Even in My Hardest Season Yet

    Thanks for listening to Episode 31 of The Take Action Toolkit. If you’ve enjoyed this episode don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on your preferred podcast platform. Or, share it with a friend who you know will benefit from what’s inside.  This episode is for you if: You’ve been going through a tough time and want to build your resilience and strength to power you through.  You’ve lost momentum and need a gentle but powerful way to reconnect with your purpose and keep going. You want to understand the real tools that help you keep going when times get tough, not just surface-level positivity You’re ready to explore how self-compassion, meaning and mental toughness can support you during life’s hardest chapters. In this episode, we dive into: The behind-the-scenes story of the hardest season of my life plus something I haven’t shared with anyone other than close family and friends. 3 unexpected psychological resources that kept me going through a heartbreaking season (hint: it’s not “just be positive”) The difference between mental toughness and toxic productivity and how to know which one you’re leaning on A toolkit for developing psychological resources mentioned in this episode Research and theories mentioned: – Self-Compassion Theory Dr. Kristen Neff’s work https://self-compassion.org/ – PERMA Model by Martin Seligman (Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment) Seligman, M. E. P. (2011). Flourish: A visionary new understanding of happiness and well-being. Free Press. – The 4Cs of mental toughness Clough, P., Strycharczyk, D., & Perry, J. L. (2021). Developing mental toughness: Strategies to improve performance, resilience and wellbeing in individuals and organizations. Kogan Page. Work with me + stay connected: Ready to stop hiding and start taking clear, supported action? I offer one-off, 90-minute coaching sessions designed to help you break through fear, reconnect with your motivation, and create a personalised, actionable plan. Click here to book your spot: https://stan.store/sarahlovecoaching Follow me on Instagram @sarahlovecoaching

    29 min

  7. 07/13/2025

    30. Relationships and Relatedness: Why Not Caring What People Think is Bullsh*t and is Keeping You Stuck

    Thanks for listening to Episode 30 of The Take Action Toolkit. If you’ve enjoyed this episode don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on your preferred podcast platform. Or, share it with a friend who you know will benefit from what’s inside.  This episode is for you if: You’ve been trying to build something quietly. Maybe a business, a creative project, a new chapter, but it’s starting to feel lonely. You find yourself stuck in your head, second-guessing everything, or avoiding action altogether. You’ve bought into the “I don’t care what anyone thinks” mindset, but it’s not actually helping you move forward. You know connection matters, but you’re not sure how to build the kind that supports your goals. In this episode, we dive into: 3 common action blocks caused by disconnection (and how to recognise them in yourself) The myth of hyper-independence and why going it alone keeps you stuck How to take aligned, meaningful action and not just performative productivity What self-determination theory and the PERMA model teach us about motivation and momentum Practical tools you can use this week to feel more supported and start taking action Research and theories mentioned: – Self-Determination Theory by Deci & Ryan (Autonomy, Competence, Relatedness) – PERMA Model by Martin Seligman (Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Accomplishment) – The evolutionary need for belonging and community safety Work with me + stay connected: Ready to stop hiding and start taking clear, supported action? I offer one-off, 90-minute coaching sessions designed to help you break through fear, reconnect with your motivation, and create a personalised, actionable plan. Click here to book your spot: https://stan.store/sarahlovecoaching Follow me on Instagram @sarahlovecoaching

    26 min

  8. 07/06/2025

    29. A Deep Dive into Building Resilience – Why It Will Get You Further Than Discipline Ever Could

    If you’ve ever told yourself: “I just need to be more disciplined!”…but deep down, you’re exhausted, overwhelmed, and stuck in a cycle of trying hard → falling off → beating yourself up, this episode is for you.   In this episode, I’m sharing stories from my own life where I tried everything: the structure, the schedules, even manifestation and still ended up back in burnout.   Here’s what isn’t being talked about… discipline is useful. But it’s not the whole story. Resilience is what actually keeps you going when the plan falls apart.   Here’s what we’ll dive into: ✨ Why discipline without resilience becomes guilt, shame, and all-or-nothing thinking ✨ A tool grounded in positive psychology to help you actually move forward even when things don’t go to plan ✨ A real-life example of how I used it just this week when my schedule went completely sideways   If you’re ready to stop forcing your way through and start building real momentum, this episode will shift something.   Theories mentioned: Self Determination Theory: https://selfdeterminationtheory.org/SDT/documents/2000_RyanDeci_SDT.pdf   Want to go deeper? Book a 90 minute session with me. The Reset + Refocus session is made for exactly this kind of moment. We’ll build your resilience, reconnect you to your purpose and get you a clear, doable action plan so by the end of the day you’ll be able to take action. Just £77.   Click here to book: https://stan.store/sarahlovecoaching   Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahlovecoaching/

    24 min
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Welcome to the Take Action Toolkit — the podcast delivering psychology-backed, tangible tools for intentional living, self-growth, and achieving your goals. I’m Sarah Love, coach and educator on a mission to teach the powerful tools school forgot — from mindset and resilience to purpose and self-leadership. Tools that move you from just getting by to living with clarity, confidence, and meaningful progress. This podcast is for you if you’re done procrastinating on big goals, you’re driven by purpose but unsure how to channel it on a consistent basis, and you are ready to stop waiting and start acting. Whether you’re building something meaningful or seeking clarity, you won’t want to miss an episode. Everything we discuss is Grounded in psychology and brought to life through reflection and action, and every single week I’ll be bringing you a dose of mindset development, goal-setting, and practical strategies to create lasting change. Let’s get to work. Connect with Sarah on Instagram: @sarahlovecoaching Follow the Podcast: @takeactiontoolkit www.instagram.com/sarahlovecoaching www.instagram.com/takeactiontoolkit

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  • Creator
    Sarah Love
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    36
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