Your Priority Centered Life
Are you feeling tyrannized by your to do list? Are you looking for tips to increase your productivity for better time management? Are you wondering where to begin with a planner or a bullet journal? Do you wonder if it’s at all possible to achieve work-life balance? You’ve come to the right place! “Your Priority Centered Life” will feature useful information you can implement right away and guest interviews that will inspire you to move toward your goals. Host Dr. Alise Murray is a psychologist, a yoga teacher, and a life coach who has spent her career helping overwhelmed, busy adults center their lives around their priorities so they can experience greater fulfillment and achieve higher productivity without burnout.
Want to know where to start? Take the free Prior 10 Life Assessment today! www.prior10.com/assessment
The information contained and documents referenced in the podcast “Your Priority Centered Life” are for entertainment, educational and informational purposes only, and are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, professional medical or health treatment, diagnosis, or advice. We strongly encourage listeners to consult with medical providers or qualified mental health providers with issues and questions regarding any physical and/or mental health symptoms or concerns that they may have. Furthermore, the opinions and views expressed by podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates are not necessarily those of the podcast host. Dr. Alise Murray’s opinions and views are expressed in her individual capacity and are not to be construed as those of any of her podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates.
Your Priority Centered Life
58: The Secret to Staying on Track (Without Guilt)
Accountability can change your life — but only if it’s done the right way.
In this episode, I’m sharing what I learned from a year-long challenge that completely shifted the way I think about accountability — why it works, when it doesn’t, and how to build systems of support that keep you motivated without guilt or pressure.
You’ll hear the story of my “work out every day for a year” experiment, how it taught me the difference between supportive accountability and controlling accountability, and why shame-based motivation always backfires (especially if you’re wired for independence or have ADHD tendencies).
We’ll talk about:
- Why “just try harder” isn’t real accountability
- The psychology behind why we rebel against pressure and guilt
- What makes accountability safe, sustainable, and motivating
- How to connect your goals to your deeper why\
- The one mindset shift that turns accountability into empowerment
Whether you’ve tried public goal-posting on social media, found yourself hiding from your accountability buddy, or just can’t seem to stay consistent — this episode will help you rethink how you get support so you can make lasting changes that actually fit your life.
And, at the end, I’ll tell you about an opportunity to bring the right kind of accountability into your own life through my new group coaching program, Stand — designed for busy, overwhelmed adults who want compassionate structure and real progress without guilt or burnout.
💡 What You’ll Learn:
- Why accountability only works when it’s rooted in autonomy and trust
- How to spot when your “accountability system” is actually creating shame
- The role of values and motivation in sustainable change
- How to find (or become) an accountability partner who encourages, not controls
- The power of curiosity over judgment in goal-setting
🧠 Resources Mentioned:
- Join the waitlist for Stand, my group coaching program for compassionate accountability: https://www.dr-alise.com/stand-waitlist
- Take the free Prior 10 Life Assessment: https://www.prior10.com
🔗 Your Next Steps:
- Work with Me: https://www.dr-alise.com
- Take the free Prior 10 Life Assessment: https://www.prior10.com
- Connect on Social: https://www.instagram.com/dralisem
Want to get a snapshot of your own life in just minutes? Take the free Prior 10 Life Assessment at www.prior10.com/assessment.
The information contained and documents referenced in the podcast “Your Priority Centered Life” are for entertainment, educational and informational purposes only, and are not intended as, and shall not be understood or construed as, professional medical or health treatment, diagnosis, or advice. We strongly encourage listeners to consult with medical providers or qualified mental health providers with issues and questions regarding any physical and/or mental health symptoms or concerns that they may have. Furthermore, the opinions and views expressed by podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates are not necessarily those of the podcast host. Dr. Alise Murray’s opinions and views are expressed in her individual capacity and are not to be construed as those of any of her podcast guests, partners and/or affiliates.