We often spend so much time thinking about things in our minds, ruminating, and even venting to friends and family about how we're feeling. But taking 30 minutes to do a structured self-check-in can do wonders and give you actionable steps to get out of a rut, to feel hopeful again, and to feel inspired. Keep listening, and I'll give you some tangible steps that you can take this week, and you can do right along with this podcast episode. Send us a text Find more resources over at Sara...
Nov 18, 2024•36 min•Ep 213•Transcript available on Metacast Today I've got 6 simple ideas you can use to improve your weeks and bring back daily joy to your life. We often overcomplicate things when really, noticing the little things can bring us back to feeling excited about our lives all over again. Send us a text Find more resources over at SarahSteckler.com Come say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler...
Sep 05, 2024•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast The state of the world is causing mass chronic stress in all of us. How do we still exist, do things, find joy, and continue on? In this episode I'm sharing the patterns I've been noticing in my own stress cycles and responses, what we can do, decisions we can make, and the reminders you need to remember that we are not done yet. There is still hope for our future. Send us a text Find more resources over at SarahSteckler.com Come say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler...
Jul 18, 2024•31 min•Ep 211•Transcript available on Metacast Today I'm sharing 7 things I've done recently that have influenced my mindset, joy, and overall life outlook. I hope they inspire you, too! Send us a text Find more resources over at SarahSteckler.com Come say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler
Mar 01, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s a new year I’ve decided that I need a lot more structure in my life. Today we’ll be going over what’s working for me with my evening routine, how I decided the structure of it all, and things I ask myself each night to make it work, including: Why I decided I needed an evening routine Questions I asked myself to decide where to start Defining the chunk of my evening How to feel relaxed, restored, and ready for the day ahead The breakdown of my current evening routine & what's worki...
Jan 29, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you choose your goals for the year ahead? In this episode we'll explore: Considering where your goals are coming from 3 things you need to do before you commit to a goal Goals you should set first 3 main types of goals The Get-Out-of-Goal-Free card Your Goal SOB Story Grab the Energy Driver Habit Tracker --> Take a look at the Simple Standard Project Productivity Book ---> Listen to the Monthly Mini Goals episode here --> Send us a text Find more resources over at SarahSteck...
Jan 22, 2024•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast What are the best ways to navigate weeks in your life and biz when it feels like EVERYTHING is hitting the fan all at once?! Well I've got some tips for you. In today's episode we'll be covering 5 areas of frustration and best practices for handling them. These include: Where to aim your fan when shit gets frustrating Navigating Tech Issues & my NO PANIC Policy Navigating Conflict & examples of how I provide support for unhappy students (it happens to everyone) Navigating ...
Oct 11, 2023•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hello friends! Today I'm here to talk about all the important questions to ask yourself when it comes to making an investment in a bigger online course or program. You can also read this as a blog post over on the blog here. If you want to learn more about my favorite business program ever , you can learn more about WAIM Unlimited here and the TWO bonuses I'm offering for their Fall Enrollment. xoxo Sarah Send us a text Find more resources over at SarahSteckler.com Come say hi on Insta...
Oct 03, 2023•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tired of feeling stuck, judged, and down on yourself? Yeah wtf, let’s change that! Today I’m sharing a list of “permission slips” to give yourself in your life and biz. We make too many rules for ourselves, destroying our happiness and progress all at once. Let’s carve a path forward that feels better! Send us a text Find more resources over at SarahSteckler.com Come say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler...
Aug 21, 2023•31 min•Ep 206•Transcript available on Metacast Life transitions can be a real struggle and it's not always easy when we don't know the timeline of things. Uncertainty, self-doubt, and despair can move in pretty quick. Today I'm talking all about transitions, what are they, why they are temporary, and most importantly how you can best navigate them and move forward. Send us a text Find more resources over at SarahSteckler.com Come say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler...
Aug 14, 2023•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Let's talk about Project Organization! If you're feeling overwhelmed this is a great episode to help you capture your ideas and get organized. I'll be sharing: How to capture and categorize project ideas Project categories and considerations The difference between passive and active projects Ongoing vs. one-off projects How I setup projects inside of Notion Ideas for surfacing, filtering, and sorting projects Mindset shifts that help tasks become less overwhelming Send us a text F...
May 23, 2023•39 min•Ep 204•Transcript available on Metacast A vulnerable scattered episode on being human during stressful times, working through mental health struggles, and accepting where you are. I'm excited for the new year but I'm going to take my time as I enter this next chapter :) Come say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler - I'd love to know you listened to the show. Find more resources, episodes, and transcripts over at sarahsteckler.com Grab the ever popular Brain Dump Book on Amazon here --> Learn how you can publish your own p...
Jan 07, 2023•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to another Cozy Conversation inside of the MPP! Today I'll be sharing: How I've been managing (and not managing) stress as we gear up for a big move right in the middle of the holidays Forecasting your stress and mental energy capacity into bite-sized chunks Decision making your micro choices so you can avoid the burden of decision fatigue Re-creating the magic of the holidays as an adult and the distinction of pre-made structure vs. creating foundations as a business owner If ...
Dec 14, 2022•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Let’s get back to basics and talk about simple and effective ways you can manage your time and energy, and get things done sustainably in your life and business! Find productivity and notion resources over on SarahSteckler.com Grab your copy of the Brain Dump Book! Grab your free p lanner publishing guide here --> Come say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler xoxo Sarah Send us a text Find more resources over at SarahSteckler.com Come say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler...
Sep 19, 2022•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast We're back with another Cozy Conversation! This week I'm talking about: The mindset and perspective shift I had recently that got me into 6 different summits & bundles Where we give our energy to and the power of not engaging Running your business your way What we actually need to hear to do the things we know we need to do Grab your free Planner Publishing Guide --> Say hello on Instagram @sarahsteckler Find more resources over at SarahSteckler.com Send us a text Find more reso...
Sep 13, 2022•20 min•Ep 199•Transcript available on Metacast Let's have a cozy conversation about: What I learned from taking a "summer sabbatical" from Instagram Making things in your business work FOR you The pressure to email or not email your list when things happen in the world - and what I'm doing moving forward Setting Intentions and sharing what mine are for September! Share your thoughts with me over on Instagram @sarahsteckler Grab the free planner publishing guide here: https://www.publishaplanner.com/guide/ Grab your copy o...
Sep 05, 2022•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Setting goals doesn't have to be complicated or take months to reach your desired outcomes. Today let's talk about setting mini monthly goals you can do in a day to increase your joy, energy, and life outlook. If you want a boost in your confidence, self-efficacy, and want to celebrate some wins, this episode is for you! Let's get into it! Check out my Monthly Mini Goals & examples in the show notes here --> Grab your free Monthly Mini Goals Printable here --> Tag me on ...
Jul 25, 2022•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Want to publish your own journal or planner this year? You might have a lot of questions like: How can I self-publish my own planner? Where can you publish planners online? Will there be a bunch of overhead expenses to get started? How can I get my planner in front of enough people? How much inventory will I need? Do I need to use confusing and time-consuming software to format my pages? These were all the questions I had before I self-published my first planner in 2018 and there was hardly any ...
Jul 13, 2022•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hey friends! In this chill episode I want to update you about my summer sabbatical plans, how I'm decluttering my home, and ways I want to life a more simplified life. I hope it inspires you! Read the transcript on the blog here -> Grab your free planner publishing guide. Get started with the Brain Dump Book. Find more resources over at sarahsteckker.com xoxo Sarah Send us a text Find more resources over at SarahSteckler.com Come say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler...
Jun 25, 2022•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast What kinds of self-care do creative entrepreneurs really need? Jenni Kowal is the founder of Anytime Creative and creator of the Self-Care Adventure Cards that she successfully launched and fully funded on Kickstarter within the first 24 hours! Tune in to hear: How to manage overwhelm as a creative entrepreneur and ideas for creating a self-care corner in your home What inspired Jenni to create the Self-Care Adventure Cards and how the development of them evolved What helped her run and launch a...
Jun 13, 2022•45 min•Ep 194•Transcript available on Metacast This week I'm actually going to be sharing recent live replay recording of a call that I did inside of my program, Pretty Productive Life. This is a program where I have created a complete notion system to help you stay organized with your task and project management, create content, manage your mental wellbeing, and so much more. And now through the end of 2022, every other week, I'm doing a live call on Friday where we either do Journal prompts or we do a weekly pulse point check in....
May 27, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast What happens when you find yourself in a cycle of burnout and unsustainable commitments in your business? How might you break free and make a change so that you can not only keep your head above water but also love how you work and get things done? Anne-Sophie Pelletier joins the podcast today to share her story of how she navigated through creating and changing a business model that just wasn't working for her. In this episode Anne-So shares: What made her realize traditional productivity ...
May 09, 2022•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Checking in... a quick message for you.... Say hello on Instagram @mindfulproductivityblog Free Planner Publishing Guide Find more episodes and resources over at MindfulProductivityblog.com Send us a text Find more resources over at SarahSteckler.com Come say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler...
May 02, 2022•4 min•Ep 191•Transcript available on Metacast Lately I've noticed that it doesn't take much to upset my nervous system, put me on edge, or drain my energy. I've been finding lots of joy in coming back to simplicity, embracing quieter days, and finding happiness in the smaller everyday moments. In today's episode I'll be sharing 9 ways you can bring joy back into your days and some fun activities to try for the season ahead. Read the full transcript and show notes on the blog here Learn how to publish your own journa...
Apr 25, 2022•39 min•Ep 190•Transcript available on Metacast Enjoy this special episode where Lori Crawford of the Improviding Life Podcast interviews me. We talked about what it means to be more human, enjoyment and practices to be more present, and everything in between. Listen to Lori's Improviding Life Podcast Learn how to self-publish your own journal or planner Setup Your Simple Life Dashboard in Notion Come say hi on Instagram @mindfulproductivityblog and @improvide.with.lori xoxo Sarah Send us a text Find more resources over at SarahSteckler....
Apr 18, 2022•54 min•Ep 189•Transcript available on Metacast Today Lori Crawford joins the show and we discuss improviding, making live more livable, and new ways of incorporating mindful presence into your daily life. Lori Crawford is an embodiment guide currently embodying her first go at motherhood. She helps people like you, navigate overwhelm so you can access more ease and choice in your day to day lives allowing you to live life reconnected to what and who matters most to you. What if productivity was less about output and more about supporting you...
Apr 11, 2022•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast What does it mean to bring attention to your current life pace? How might slowing down and truly pausing allow you to bring insights into how you continue to move forward in your business? In this week's episode we'll explore: What it means to slow down to speed up How to create a routine slow down practice to pause and reflect 4 Simple questions to ask yourself when you take a pause How slowing down can help you take smoother and more sustainable and focused action How our perception ...
Apr 06, 2022•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sara Katherine is a Self-Discovery Coach, podcast host for Be Your Own Badass , and the author of Your Self-Discovery Journal , I’m Awesome: Here’s Why and Be Happy. Be Calm. Be YOU . Sara's mission is to help women achieve their goals without letting people-pleasing or perfectionism get in their way, so that they can create a life they truly love. She does this through online courses, books, and her membership program the Self-Discovery Society. In today's episode we chat all things s...
Mar 28, 2022•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast A reminder today that things don't have to be complicated in order to produce joy. The simple and mundane things can be incredibly rewarding and life-changing. Tap into and make space for them. Let's talk about reminders for simple joys today! Find the full transcript on the show notes page here -> Learn more about my favorite business program WAIM Unlimited. Other resources mentioned during the show: Productivity & Planning Week Carly Victoria's The Authentic Journal Cours...
Mar 21, 2022•24 min•Ep 185•Transcript available on Metacast You’ve seen all the pretty templates and admired all the creative ways people have structured their dashboards but what exactly is Notion really? And how can you optimize it for yourself without overcomplicating the process? In today’s episode we’ll be breaking down Notion in simplest terms in hopes of explaining how the basic concept of this wiki-style tool can become your best friend when it comes to life and business organization, information surfacing, data collection, planning, and project ...
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