There is one simple reason as to why you are not reaching your goals. This reason is pretty obvious and yet it eludes you every single day. Everyone around you can see it and yet it is mostly invisible to you. Links Mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com
Do you often struggle with being fully present? When you are at home do you think about work? When you are at work do you think about being home? Today, I want to give you permission to enjoy the moment. Links Mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com
What do you do if you or someone you love has lost their passion for life? Jonathan shares two powerful questions you should ask along with 3 passion killers you should be aware of. Links mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com
Can you really have it all? I can have it all, if I just work hard enough. But what happens when we have too many priorities? Often nothing gets done or at the very least we move ten things to 1% completion. Here’s how Jonathan says we can remedy this: Links Mentioned: EverFocus Course http://JonathanMilligan.com
What do you do when luck finally comes your way? In this episode, Jonathan continues the story from the new book he is writing entitled The Gift – What You Have That the Richest Man Can’t Buy. The reading in this episode is from Chapter 4 – The Unexpected Invitation. If you’d like to read the first 5 chapters of the book for free, you can download it at: http://JonathanMilligan.com/thegift
Have you ever felt the pressure of delivering bad news? In this episode, the main character of our story, Mack Johnson, has to tell his wife some bad news. This is an audio excerpt of a new book called: The Gift – What You Have That the Richest Man Can’t Buy. This book is ideal for anyone who wants to discover their gift so they can bless others. You can download the first 4 chapters of the book here: http://JonathanMilligan.com/thegift...
"I’m on information overload. No matter what I do I just can’t keep up. If you’ve had these thoughts, this episode is for you." In this podcast, Jonathan shares 3 practical ways you can simplify your life starting today. Links Mentioned: 30 Day Get Productive Challenge http://jonathanmilligan.com How to Stop Multitasking Once and For All http://JonathanMilligan.com/how-to-stop-multitasking...
Have you ever tried anything out of your comfort zone and then later thought, “what was I thinking?” In the episode, Jonathan shares a personal story along with 7 practical reasons you should push past your fears and try something new. Links mentioned: 30 Day Get Productive Challenge http://JonathanMilligan.com
In this episode, Jonathan continues the story of Mack Johnson. Mack is the main character from a new book that Jonathan is writing. It is a story for anyone who wants to discover their gift so they can bless others. You can get access today to the first 4 chapters of the book by going to: http://JonathanMilligan.com/thegift
You have a gift. Your gift is needed in the world. In today's podcast, Jonathan introduces a new book project he is launching. This story is for anyone who wants to discover their gift so they can bless others. Jonathan reads chapter one if the story on the podcast. If you'd like to download the first 4 chapters of his new book, the link is below. The Gift - What You Have That the Richest Man Can't Buy Get the first 4 Chapters Here: http://JonathanMilligan.com/thegift...
Are you feeling stressed, tired, overwhelmed or just plain burned out? In this episode, Jonathan shares 5 symptoms of burnout and 4 tips on how to recover quickly. Links mentioned: EverFocus System for Creatives http://JonathanMilligan.com
Can journaling actually make you more productive? In this episode, Jonathan shares 5 amazing productivity benefits he has received using a simple journaling technique called "Morning Pages." Links Mentioned: Everfocus System for Creatives http://JonathanMilligan.com Morning Pages App Online http://750Words.com
Do you need to go on an internet diet? In this episode Jonathan shares 5 simple ways you can get your life back and not spend so much time online. Links Mentioned: Simple Guide to an Amazing Year http://www.JonathanMilligan.com/2014 http://SaneBox.com http://AwayFind.com
I want to share with you a simple guide you can use to have an amazing year. This episode is a bit different from other podcast episodes. This is a guided workshop you can use to review your year and set your goals. Set to music, Jonathan asks you relevant questions, while giving you time to write down your answers. While you can listen to this episode in your car, it is highly recommended that you listen to this episode with a paper and pen in hand. If you would like to get access to the 6 page...
Are things worse than they really are in reality inside your head? Do you have what some people call stinking thinking? In this episode, I’ll be talking about ”How to get rid of negative thoughts and 4 practical tips you can use starting today.” This podcast is brought to you by the EverFocus System for Creatives. It is a simple time management system you can use with Evernote. It is ideal for creative professions such as bloggers, writers, teachers, pastors, speakers, and entrepreneurs. To chec...
Do you constantly feel pushed to your limits? In this episode, Jonathan shares 10 practical ideas on how you can begin to relieve stress and enjoy life more. Most of these suggestions you can begin to use starting today. Links mentioned: EverFocus System for Creatives http://JonathanMilligan.com
Are you disappointed with where you are in life? Did you think you would be further along in life than where you are now? Jonathan offers 5 simple habits that you can begin using today to pull your life in a better direction. Links mentioned: Everfocus System for Creatives http://JonathanMilligan.com
Are you a control freak? Today, Jonathan describes the difference between being a micro-manager and a steward of your life. He offers some practical tips to help you set down that heavy load that you were never intended to carry. Links mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com
How do you get rid of bad habits and create good ones in their place? In this episode, Jonathan offers 3 keys to developing good habits. You will be inspired to select one key area of your life in which you will create a new habit. Links mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com
Do you ever take time to plan your week? In this episode, Jonathan walks through the 3 steps he uses for his weekly review checklist. He will also share how he uses Evernote to accomplish this.
Do you ever get frustrated when you start something and don’t finish? Maybe you were really excited about a book – only to stop halfway through. Maybe you started a home project – only to leave it half done. There is nothing more discouraging then being surrounded by unfinished tasks. Is there any hope for me? In today's podcast, I am going to offer you at least 4 tools you can start using to finish! Links Mentioned: Evernote Webinar http://JonathanMilligan.com/webinar...
One quality of most Creatives is they never run short on ideas. Ideas are exciting. It’s the fun of starting something new. New trails to blaze, new skills to learn, and new worlds to conquer. The challenge with living in the land of ideas is you can forget the work in the immediate. The way I overcome this is to have an idea incubation list. I have a central place inside my Evernote account where all my ideas go to brew. Having them in a trusted place helps me to release them for a bit while I ...
Are your school day mornings stressful as a parent? In today's episode, Jonathan shares with you 4 simple habits you can add to your morning routine to make your school day mornings stress free. It really can happen, here's how! Links Mentioned: 30 Day Get Productive Challenge http://JonathanMilligan.com/start
Do you feel like your life is stuck in fast forward? Well today we are going to Talk about living life in-between the panels, celebrating the average moments in life, and just learning the art of slowing down. Jonathan recently had the opportunity to read Jeff’s new book while on vacation and loved it. Jeff’s book is entitled The In-Between: Embracing the Tension Between Now and the Next Big Thing. Links Mentioned: Jeff Goins Blog http://GoinsWriter.com In-Between Book http://inbetweenbook.com...
Why do we struggle so much in reaching our goals? Why are new habits so difficult to start? Why are bad habits so difficult to get rid of? There is a simple reason why you will never really change. In this episode, I will share with you what that is and how you can overcome it to reach any goal. Links mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com/start
Simple Life Habits reader asked: “Why is time management so important?” I will be the first to agree that time management has gotten somewhat out of hand. We can take the idea of productivity out of balance to unhealthy levels. Here are 4 main reasons why I place a high priority on time management. Links mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com/start
Do you spend the majority of your day behind a computer? If so, then you need to learn the power of taking a 24 hour technology fast. In this episode, Jonathan offers 5 benefits he has received from taking a weekly technology fast. Links Mentioned: 30 Day Get Productive Challenge http://SimpleLifeHabits.com/Start Work Less, Do More Blog Post http://simplelifehabits.com/time-habits/the-power-of-taking-a-real-break...
Is your to do list not working for you? Do you wonder at the end of the day what you got done? Jonathan shares with us 3 powerful lessons when it comes to tackling our to do list each and every day. Links Mentioned: 30 Day Get Productive Challenge http://SimpleLifeHabits.com/start How to Be a Productivity Ninja Book http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0956689310/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0956689310&linkCode=as2&tag=jonatmilli-20...
Where do your best ideas come from? Do they come when you are hard at work? The answer might surprise you. In this episode, Jonathan talks about 4 types of productive thinking. The goal of this podcast is for you to see the value in thinking and begin working into your weekly routine.
Do you feel scattered at time? Do you hate when someone tells you to just choose one career path and stick with it? Then, you really need to listen to this podcast. Jonathan shares with you 4 discoveries he has made about the scanner personality type. It has also been called polymath or multipotentialite as well. Links Mentioned: http://SimpleLifeHabits.com/start
