In this final episode of the Ganbatte! series, Alison brings it home with one of life’s most underestimated superpowers: gratitude.

Forget toxic positivity...this is about rewiring your brain to spot the good even when life flips you the bird. Learn how a daily gratitude practice can shift your mindset, change how your body feels, and help you build real resilience.

If you’ve followed this series on staying forward-focused, this closing chapter ties it all together: your mindset, your energy, your life — you can shape it, one thankful thought at a time.

🔑 Key takeaways: Gratitude isn’t a band-aid. It’s a practice. A perspective. And maybe the best mental gym you’ll ever join.

🎧 Listen now and discover how to flip your mental lens from gloom to gratitude — without ignoring the hard stuff.

What if hustle wasn’t about grinding yourself into the ground, but about doing what actually works for you? In this episode, Alison challenges hustle culture and dives into the deeply personal (and often misunderstood) idea of balance. This isn’t your typical work-life checklist — it’s a mindset shift. If you’ve been chasing someone else’s version of success, this one’s your permission slip to stop.

Change is scary—until it’s not. In this episode of Automatic Mouth, Ali gets real about the illusion of certainty, the trap of comfort zones, and why true confidence is built when we bet on ourselves, not outcomes.

You’ll explore how self-trust, adaptability, and a few bold steps into the unknown can unlock powerful growth. From fear of regret to the value of risk-taking, this is your permission slip to let go of the illusion of control and move forward anyway.

Whether you’re standing at a crossroads or just stuck in your own head, this one’s for you.

Because life doesn’t get easier—you get stronger.

Ganbatte! 💥

Highlights to listen out for:

• Why comfort zones are cozy lies

• How to build self-trust in uncertain times

• The surprising power of taking risks

• Confidence as a byproduct of doing the hard thing

• Growth, regret, and what you can actually control

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In a world obsessed with outcomes, what if the real magic lies in the process? In this episode, Alison dives deep into why finding purpose in the journey isn’t just nice, it’s necessary.

From breaking big goals into bite-sized steps to designing personal rewards that actually motivate, this conversation unpacks the psychological backbone of goal-setting, growth, and meaningful momentum. Spoiler: it’s not about grinding harder...it’s about walking smarter.

Whether you’re chasing a career move, a personal breakthrough, or just trying to keep it together long enough to remember your passwords, this one’s for you.

🧠 Key themes: purpose, self-improvement, motivation, productivity, self-care, and creating systems that actually work.

🎯 Takeaways:

• Purpose isn’t just in the endgame—it lives in the doing.

• Big goals need small steps (and regular applause).

• Self-care without purpose is just… procrastination in yoga pants.

• Every step should have a reason—and a reward.

• Celebrate yourself like you’re the headliner (because you are).

💬 Like what you’re hearing? Like, subscribe, and leave a review! It helps more people find their own purposeful path—and it keeps this journey rolling.

In this sixth episode of the Ganbatte! series, Alison Burnett zooms in on two power tools for personal development: mindfulness and focus. Ever feel like your brain is juggling flaming swords while riding a unicycle? You’re not alone, and this episode is here to help.

We break down the nature of stress (spoiler: it’s not the enemy), explore the body-mind connection, and reveal how simple practices like breathwork and body awareness can radically boost your emotional well-being, productivity, and mental clarity.

Whether you’re a high-performer running on fumes or someone looking for calm in the chaos, this episode offers practical tools to train your mind like a muscle and make mindfulness your secret weapon.

🚀 If this episode gave your mind a moment to breathe, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with someone who could use a little calm. And if you’re ready to deepen your focus and level up your self-awareness, hit that follow button so you don’t miss Episode 7: “Purpose is a Verb.”

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Welcome back to Automatic Mouth, the podcast where psychology meets real life with a cheeky grin. 😏In this episode, I’m digging into the underrated superpower of teamwork. Think of this as your loving slap-in-the-face reminder that going it alone isn’t always noble, it’s often just fear in disguise. We’re talking about the human need for connection, the courage it takes to ask for help, and why surrounding yourself with the right people can make or break your success.From buying a new computer to injury recovery, from delegation to belonging, we’re covering it all. If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying the world solo, this one’s for you. Spoiler alert: even lone wolves need a pack. 🐺🔗 Like, subscribe, and share with your people—the ones who make you better

Welcome back to Automatic Mouth, where we talk hard truths, soft skills, and the in-between bits nobody warns you about. I’m your host, Alison Burnett—and this is episode 4 of our Ganbatte series, diving into the Japanese art of never giving up and always moving forward.

Today’s episode is a reality check with a side of tough love: we’re breaking down the connection between discipline, consistency, and success—and spoiler alert, there’s no glittery hack, no 5AM ice bath required.

Success? It’s not a riddle wrapped in a protein shake. It’s just action… repeated. The trick? Reframing how we see discipline. It’s not punishment—it’s permission. Permission to show up for yourself, one tiny, boring, brilliant step at a time.

We’ll also unpack why the tortoise beat the hare (again), how your focus determines your next move, and why small wins are your secret weapon. If you’ve ever felt like motivation ghosted you halfway through your goals, this episode will help you recalibrate.

Let’s talk process over perfection, focus over frenzy, and how to make consistency your quiet superpower.

If this hits home—or if you’re on your own tortoise-paced journey—like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that slow and steady isn’t just a fable, it’s a formula.

Let’s Ganbatte.

In this episode, Alison peels back the layers of our fear of failure—and tosses them in the bin where they belong. We’ve been wired to treat mistakes like moral failings, but what if failure is just… feedback? We explore how shifting from shame to curiosity can radically transform how we grow and learn. And we unpack the underrated power of the “feedback sandwich” (yes, it’s more than just corporate jargon), to remind us that trying something new doesn’t require perfection—it requires patience, grace, and a bit of guts.

🔑 Takeaways:

• Failure isn’t the end—it’s the lesson.

• Curiosity is your growth superpower.

• The “feedback sandwich” makes self-improvement digestible.

• Mistakes don’t define your worth.

• Give yourself grace—you’re learning, not auditioning for flawlessness.

🛎️ If this episode sparked something in you, don’t keep it to yourself—share it with a fellow perfectionist who needs a reminder that failing forward is the way forward. Subscribe, leave a review, and keep moving—Ganbatte style. 💪✨