How to Stop Numbing & Actually Meet Your Needs || H&K with Monica Packer
About this episode
Monica Packer discusses how to recognize numbing behaviors and transform them into moments of self-care.
If you've ever picked up your phone when what you really needed was rest, connection, or just a moment to breathe — this clip is for you. Monica Packer shares a simple, judgment-free process for recognizing numbing behavior and turning it into a moment of genuine self-care. This is personal growth and development in the most practical sense: no shame, no perfectionism, just getting curious about what you actually need and making a choice that feels aligned with who you are. If you're working on daily habits that support your well-being, or looking for self-compassion practices that are realistic for busy moms, this one will resonate. Because how to feel happy often starts with just asking yourself one honest question: What do I need right now? Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/what-i-do-with-numbing-behaviors Preorder Sticky Habits book today! Leave a rating and review Check out my workshops! Follow About Progress on YOUTUBE! Full Show Notes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: About Progress
Guest: Monica Packer
Topics covered
- self-care
- personal growth
- numbing behavior
- self-compassion
- daily habits
Keywords
- numbing behavior
- self-care
- personal growth
- self-compassion
- daily habits
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: About Progress, Cloud10
Products: Sticky Habits
Places: YOUTUBE
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