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Simple Life Habits

Jonathan Milliganjonathanmilligan.com
Need more time? Want to get more stuff done? Join us as we talk about productivity, time management, and developing simple life habits in your life.
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Episodes

How to Discover Your Career Sweet Spot

We often follow a career path based on the money it will provide us. What many people have discovered is that money won't feel your purpose bucket. Doing meaningful work goes way beyond your W-2. links: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Aug 15, 20147 min

5 Simple Ways to Stay Motivated in a Job Search

Staying motivated during a job search can be the hardest thing in the world to do. Yet, it is so important that you walk in confident to each and every job interview. How do you do that? Jonathan shares some practical ways of how. Links Mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Aug 14, 20148 min

4 Questions to Create Work You'll Love That Won't Leave You Hungry

Is creating work you love possible? Yes! But it starts by asking the right questions. Jonathan shares with us four questions you must ask to find fulfilling work. Links Mentioned: The EverFocus System for Creatives http://JonathanMilligan.com/everfocus

Aug 13, 20146 min

Why You Should Not Take a Book on Your Next Vacation

A favorite activity of many vactioners is to read. In this episode, Jonathan shares with you a powerful reason as to why you should not take a book on your next vacation. Links Mentioned: 30 Day Get Productive Challenge http://JonathanMilligan.com

Aug 11, 20144 min

3 Ways to Sprinkle Purpose Back into Your Work

Money alone will not fill your purpose bucket. Yet, many of us choose a career based on money. If you have lost your purpose in your work, here are 3 powerful ways to get that purpose back! Links Mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Aug 08, 20146 min

7 Ways Boredom is a Sign to Move on

Are you bored at work? Is your day filled with unispiring work? Jonathan shares 7 powerful reasons it might be time to move on. Links Mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Aug 07, 20149 min

5 Reasons to Work on Your Passion Before Sunrise

Do you have a side business you'd love to get off the ground? If so, you are probably struggling with how to spend time building it. Jonathan shares his work for yourself first strategy in this episode. Links Mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Aug 06, 20148 min

The Minimalist Guide to Starting a Portable Business

We live at the most amazing time in human history. We can start and run a successful business with very little overhead. Jonathan shares with you how you can start a portable business on the side. Links Mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Aug 05, 20147 min

4 Reasons to Allow Yourself to Be More Happy

Is happiness really a choice? Jonathan explores this concept in depth and gives you 4 powerful reasons to believe so. Links mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Aug 01, 20146 min

How to Build a Sanctuary from Your Work

Many of us are consumed by our work. We take it home with us. We take it to bed with us. We are never without it. What you need is to build a sanctuary from your work. A place classified as a no work zone. Jonathan shares with you how in this episode. Links mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Jul 31, 20147 min

What To Do When You Feel Stuck

Do you feel stuck today? If so, here are a few ways around, through, over or under that situation you are facing today. Links mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Jul 30, 20148 min

4 Productivity Secrets Every Workaholic Should Know

Are you a workaholic? If so, I want to share a few surprising secrets you may not know about that will allow you to work less and accomplish more. Links mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Jul 29, 20148 min

Start Before You Are Ready

If there is one single truth that governs my business, it is to start before I am ready. Clarity often comes from movement. Let me show you how. Links mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Jul 28, 20145 min

Why Deciding to Fail is Your Next Best Move

Have you ever said once I learn a bit more, I’ll get started. There comes a time when you need to draw the line in the sand of your life and decide that’s it. A time when you stop trying to learn everything and do something. Here's what I did... Links Mentioned: Free Audiobook Download http://AudibleTrial.com/Habits

Jul 25, 20147 min

3 Surprising Reasons You Feel Stuck

Did you know that when standing still a single block of wood can stop a locomotive from moving forward? My question for you today is simple: “What’s your block of wood?” What’s keeping you from moving forward? In fact, What’s keeping you from moving forward might surprise you. Your obstacle may not be as big as you think. Links Mentioned: Free Audio Book Download http://AudibleTrial.com/Habits

Jul 24, 20148 min

5 Ways to Become the Most Resourceful Person You Know

Can I share a secret with you? Become the most resourceful person you know and your life will change. I know it sounds like a big promise, but take a moment and look at the most influential people you know. You’d more than likely categorize them as resourceful. Here's how you can become a more resourceful person. Links Mentioned: Free Audiobook Download http://AudibleTrial.com/Habits

Jul 23, 20149 min

How to Immediately Eliminate the Clutter in Your Life

While cleaning out our garage one day this past week, my wife said to me: ‘I’d like for us to just eliminate the “what if’s and “the one day’s." That was the key to totally eliminating the clutter at our house. Links Mentioned: Free Audiobook Download http://AudibleTrial.com/Habits

Jul 22, 20145 min

A Simple Formula to Turn Your Day Around

How does your thinking grow? Does it grow more negative or more positive? Which sounds better? Why am I always tired or what can I do this week to boost my energy? Why am I drowning in debt or what can I do to boost my income? Why do things never seem to go my way or what is going right in my life right now? Learn the habit of asking better questions. Your internal questions direct your focus. Shifting your focus alone, will change your emotions and feelings. Links mentioned: Free Audio Book Dow...

Jul 21, 20145 min

How a Simple 3x5 Card Can Change Your Habits for the Better

What do you do when what you want to do and what you actually do don’t line up? Have you ever felt that way before? Why do I keep repeating the same destructive behaviors? Why do I choose to be selfish, when we should be loving? Why do I choose to eat unhealthy, only to feel awful 30 minutes later? Why do we choose to live stressed, when Jesus promises us rest? I think it comes down to this one main principle. Links Mentioned: Free Audio Book Download http://AudibleTrial.com/Habits...

Jul 18, 20149 min

How to Instantly Shorten the Length of Any Project

I love to read and research about time management. There isn’t a time management book that I have not picked up and at least looked through. I have seen every technique and idea that is out there. The law that I am about to share with you today is by far the most profound principle that I think I have ever read regarding time management. Links mentioned: Free Audio Book Download http://AudibleTrial.com/Habits...

Jul 17, 20147 min

The Simplest Solution is the Best Solution

Are you overwhelmed with all of the choices in life? Jonathan shares with you a philosophy he leans on in times of challenge and complexity. Links Mentioned: Free Audio Book Download http://AudibleTrial.com/habits http://JonathanMilligan.com

Jul 16, 20146 min

The One Thing That Leads to Massive Momentum in Your Life

Did you know there is just one thing that leads to gaining momentum in your life and work? In this episode, Jonathan shares with you not only what that one thing is but how you can get it! Links mentioned: Free Audio Book Download http://AudibleTrial.com/habits http://JonathanMilligan.com

Jul 15, 20147 min

3 Powerful Questions That Will Boost Your Performance This Week

Is it possible to boost your performance just by the questions you are asking yourself? Jonathan challenges us to start asking 3 basic questions. These questions are designed to help you stay focused and be more productive. Links Mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Jul 14, 20147 min

Stop Trying to Be a More Disciplined Person

There is a lie out there that a successful person is a disciplined person who leads a disciplined life. Our idea of a disciplined person is someone who “fits” it all in. They’ve figured out how to cram more into their schedule. We think more disciplined means less down time…less time for play…for fun…for recreation. We look at a disciplined person and say “Man, they do everything right.” It’s not about doing everything right. Success is about doing the right thing. Links Mentioned: 30 Day Get Pr...

Jul 11, 20145 min

4 Ways to Fully Exploit Your Strengths

Did you know you have super powers? It’s true. You have a gift. Your gift is needed in the world. You may not have realized it yet, but the world is waiting to hear from you. I have a simple question for you. I want you to write this question down on a notecard. Dwell on it. Think about it. Here’s the question: What would your life look if you were able to fully exploit your unique strengths? Links Mentioned: The Gift – First 4 Chapters http://JonathanMilligan.com/thegift 30 Day Get Productive C...

Jul 10, 20147 min

Do Creative Work First

After a week of vacation, I thought I was ready to get back to work. I was very intentional on unplugging during my time away. I made sure work did not follow me on vacation. My only plan was to do some reading and spend time with my family. Why then was it so hard to get back to work after vacation? I felt rested and recharged. I enjoyed my time with my family. Why was my productivity at an all-time low? For two entire days, work and I were at war. Here’s what I did… Links Mentioned: 30 Day Get...

Jul 09, 20148 min

How to Stop Multitasking Once and for All

One of my favorite arcade games as a kid was “whack-a-mole.” Remember that game? You had a club in your hand and the object was for you to stare at 9 holes at the same time, while trying to hit a mole as it randomly popped up. Did I just describe your workday? Here’s how you can change it… Links Mentioned: 30 Day Get Productive Challenge http://JonathanMilligan.com

Jul 08, 20148 min

The 7 Day No Complaining Challenge

How often do you complain about others to others? How often do you complain to yourself about your day, your life or your circumstances? Probably way more often than you realize. I want to offer you a 7 day challenge that can change your life. It’s called the “No Complaining 7 Day Challenge.” Links Mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Jul 07, 20147 min

3 Simple Ideas on How to Stop Procrastinating

Do you procrastinate? Jonathan shares with you two questions and three simple ideas on how to get you moving again. Links Mentioned: http://JonathanMilligan.com

Jul 04, 20147 min
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