Megan Ruffino

Megan Ruffino is a life and personal success coach, solo traveller, and writer based in Australia. She helps women find clarity and strength while navigating the challenges of loving someone with an addiction. Through her blog Happiness Is a Decision, Megan shares insights on personal growth, empowerment, and living a life of purpose—from the inside out.

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The Myth of “Getting Back to Normal” — And What Helps Instead

After life changes, many people feel pressure to get back to normal—but normal often no longer fits. This article explores why that expectation can keep you stuck, how life reshapes us through difficult seasons, and what helps instead when you need a steadier, more sustainable way forward.

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Why Motivation Disappears When Life Gets Hard (And Why That’s Not a Failure)

When life gets hard, motivation often disappears—and that’s not a personal failure. This article explores why stress and emotional upheaval affect motivation, why pushing harder rarely helps, and what supports motivation returning naturally once stability and safety come first.

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Breaking Big Goals Into Small Steps: The Key to Actually Achieving Them

Big goals are inspiring — but they can also feel overwhelming. This guide shows you how to break big goals into small steps, with science-backed strategies, real-life examples, and common pitfalls to avoid. Learn how small actions create momentum and lead to lasting success.

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Accountability and Reflection: The Secret Sauce of Goal Achievement

Motivation fades, but accountability and reflection keep goals alive. In this guide, you’ll learn why these two practices are the secret sauce of goal achievement, plus simple ways to use them, common mistakes to avoid, and reflection prompts you can start today to stay on track.

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How to Find Your Core Values (and Why They Matter for Goal Setting)

Most goals fail because they’re not aligned with our core values. This guide explains what values are, why they matter, and how to uncover your own. Discover practical exercises and examples to set meaningful goals that stick — plus a free worksheet to guide you.

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Why Trying to Fix Your Loved One is Exhausting You — and What To Do Instead

So many women find themselves caught in the role of “fixer.” Whether it’s a partner battling addiction, a child making reckless choices, a sibling who’s chronically broke, or a friend whose relationships are always in tatters — we pour our energy, time, and even money into trying to solve their problems.

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What’s Holding You Back? How to Uncover and Transform the Beliefs Blocking Your Goals

What if the real block to your goals isn’t what you’re doing—but what you’re unconsciously believing? In this post, you’ll uncover the internal scripts shaping your results, then rewire them into empowering beliefs aligned with who you’re becoming. Includes a free worksheet to guide your shift.

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The Think, Feel, Act Cycle – A Deep Dive on Thoughts

The Think, Feel, Act Cycle, also known as the self-coaching model developed by Brooke Castillo, consists of five key components: circumstances, thoughts, feelings, actions, and results. It emphasizes that our thoughts, not external circumstances, determine our experiences. By becoming aware of and changing our thoughts, we can transform our emotions, behaviors, and outcomes, leading to a more positive life.

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