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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