Mindful Productivity is intention and awareness of your current mental state, energy capacity, and external demands that help you better manage how you take action in the present moment to get things done sustainably. Today I'm going to walk you through the Mindful Productivity Cycle that allows you to identify and schedule your tasks based on your energy level and energy capacity. Keep listening to learn about: The 7-Step Mindful Productivity Cycle to help you better manage your energy and...
Mar 22, 2021•21 min•Ep 153•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever wondered what goes into writing effective copy for your next course launch? Today, Samantha Hoilett joins the show and shares with us what we all really need to consider to make an impact on our audience. Stay tuned to learn: How to connect to your audience in a deeper way through what you write The 5 steps to writing impactful copy What it really means to have a brand voice Some of the best ways to plan out your copy How to avoid the stress of a big launch Simplifying your messagi...
Mar 15, 2021•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast What’s been one of the most groundbreaking courses or programs you’ve enrolled in since starting your business? Since 2015 I’ve enrolled in more courses than I can count and have spent excess of $60,000 learning how to grow, market, and run my business. (Not something I had planned on when I initially started my business and thought I already knew what I was doing 🤷🏼♀️) I’ve invested in expensive business coaches and year-long programs. And to be completely transparent, many of them weren’t a...
Mar 11, 2021•29 min•Ep 151•Transcript available on Metacast It's time we had a heart-to-heart to remind you that your life is about so much more than the work you do and the time you spend doing the things you need to do. It's also about remembering what's most important to you, making time and space for the things that bring you joy, and truly coming back home to yourself so you can create a sustainable life you truly love. It's time for a self-check-in. Press play and let's get into the good stuff <3 p.s. find more resources...
Mar 08, 2021•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Feeling stuck with how to better manage your time and actually move the needle with your projects? This episode is for you! Today we'll be discussing ways to take back your time and better manage your week. Keep listening to hear: Effective steps to take before your week begins to map out your goals What to ask yourself before charging ahead with your day Why you need to set intentions for how you set intentions (so meta) How your energy management will affect your time and productivity Way...
Mar 01, 2021•21 min•Ep 149•Transcript available on Metacast Things that I’ve been guilty of in the past that I’m no longer using my energy for... Let's talk about it! I'd love to hear what things you no longer want to be doing in your life and business. Tag me on Instagram @mindfulproductivity blog and let me know! 💜 Grab the new planner: Mindful Productivity Guide 💛 Get started with the Daily Productivity & Brain Dump Book Find more resources over at https://www.mindfulproductivityblog.com/ Send us a text Find more resources over at Sara...
Feb 22, 2021•27 min•Ep 148•Transcript available on Metacast Join me for a conversation around what Mindful Productivity is with one of my friends and collaboration buddies, Jeremy Hurst of Idenati . This is a special episode that originally aired on Jeremy’s Mindful & Intentional Podcast. Please make sure to go check out his show after listening, Jeremy has some incredible episodes that will help you dive deeper into what it means to define success and cultivate mindfulness both on and offline in your life and business. Jeremy was also a guest on the...
Feb 15, 2021•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Feeling like you want to make a huge change in your life? Feel like something needs to change or that your energy levels are drastically different than they were a year ago? Maybe it's time for a pivot. This week on the podcast I'm welcoming Kierra Asnauskas to the show to walk us through the power of pivoting, what it means to make a big change in your life, what to consider, and the questions to ask yourself in order to get started, and a behind the scenes look at her newest book, Pe...
Feb 08, 2021•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast You can be more than one thing at a time. Today we’ll be talking about duality, or “the quality or condition of being dual...having two parts, often with opposite meanings....when contrary forces may actually be complimentary.” In this week's episode, we'll be exploring what it means to allow duality in your life and business and where it often shows up. Find more resources at Mindfulproductivityblog.com Come say hi on Instagram for more content and helpful productivity tips. Send us a...
Feb 01, 2021•15 min•Ep 145•Transcript available on Metacast How are you capturing all of your amazing ideas? Capturing your ideas is a crucial part of mindful productivity, it allows you to honor your idea and free up brain space in that noggin of yours that is always going to have a lot of thoughts, observations, and emotions to work through. One of the biggest sources of overwhelm comes from a lack of capturing - be it brain dumps, journaling, or organized note-taking. In this episode, we’ll be diving into: Our brains true capacity & how to optimiz...
Jan 25, 2021•30 min•Ep 144•Transcript available on Metacast Join me for a conversation around what Mindful Productivity is with one of my friends and collaboration buddies, Kelly Covert . This is a special episode that originally aired on Kelly’s In Her Voice Podcast back in October 2020. Please make sure to go check out her show after listening, she has a wealth of resources and helpful topics on her show about cultivating enoughness, feeling worthy, and honoring where you are. Kelly was also a guest on the podcast back in episode 137 where we talked al...
Jan 18, 2021•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jeremy Hurst has worked in the technology industry for the last 10 years, starting at a large company, then moving toward the earlier stages. At some point on the journey, he discovered mindfulness, which now pervades every area of his life. Idenati is the culmination of those 2 things, a software company that's designed to encourage people to be more mindful online, and hopefully more mindful in general. This week on the podcast Jeremy joins the show to talk about what it means to stay min...
Jan 11, 2021•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ever wonder exactly how much it costs to run a podcast, how much people spend on stock photos, membership sites, web services, and courses to run their online business? Well, today is the day I tell you! Join me for a conversational episode this week where I share: My biggest business milestone in 2020 Best selling products , courses, and journal sales How many transactions I sold in my business and my average order value The 4 top investments I made in my business, a mini-review, and which ones...
Jan 04, 2021•41 min•Ep 141•Transcript available on Metacast What a year it’s been. It’s been different for all of us yet we’ve also shared in a collective experience of grief, uncertainty, and difficult times. For the last episode of 2020, I want to take some time to share a handful of helpful resources with you to recap your year. While this may not be the year you want to remember, it can be helpful and healing to reflect back on how you’ve grown, what you’ve learned, and how you might want the year ahead to look different. I’m also sharing what I was ...
Dec 28, 2020•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Jeremiah Timmons is a coach who helps writers foster repeatable processes to achieve their productivity goals. He got his start at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Ga, and recently moved to LA where he worked at HBO. He also runs the Thriving Scribe, where he helps writers craft their inner narrative to reflect their best self. Tune into this episode to hear: How to use a Beat Sheet to break down your writing projects The three components of FAS that often stall us from taking action What Power T...
Dec 21, 2020•48 min•Ep 139•Transcript available on Metacast When was the last time you took a minute to be present and gain some clarity for your day ahead? If you've been feeling overwhelmed and want some guidance, this episode is for you! In this 20-minute episode I'll guide you through one of my favorite brain dump processes that allows me to be both mindful and focused throughout the day. This is an interactive episode meaning it's best if you can participate. Grab a blank notebook or your own copy of the Daily Productivity & Brain...
Dec 15, 2020•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast What if instead of trying to do more, we set intentions for how we wanted to be? What if trying to be more, we discovered and honored what was enough for how we already are? In this week’s episode, Kelly Covert joins the show to talk to us about honoring your enoughness, sinking into your worthiness, developing kinder habits, and sharing more about her new Enoughness Planner. Here’s more about Kelly… Kelly Covert is an inner voice coach with a passion for helping women live a fulfilling life of ...
Dec 07, 2020•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Stress is a natural, human response to uncertain and overwhelming stimuli but managing it can often feel overwhelming. In this episode, we'll explore where stress comes from, how you can identify the kind of stress you're experiencing, where you may feel it in your body, and how to begin to create practices around managing your stress for improved mental health and wellbeing. We all know stress management is important but if you need the reminder to take some extra care of yourself tod...
Nov 30, 2020•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today I want to share with you some of the things I've been doing to take care of myself. Hopefully, they will inspire and resonate with you, too. Tune in to hear: How I finally was able to move past my blocks around decluttering my office space (and the steps my husband walked me through to make the change) How I've been redefining a "typical" workday as an online entrepreneur and what I realized about self-imposed rules Some of the ways we can cultivate more micro joys thro...
Nov 23, 2020•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast The ✨NEW ✨ Planner is here! The Mindful Productivity Guide: An Undated Planner For Focus & Intention is now available for purchase on Amazon! In today’s episode, I share some juicy info including: Why it’s important to know where people stand that you might be collaborating with A reminder of where I stand Why I decided to update the planner NOW and not later along with handling one of my biggest business nightmares coming true A page-by-page walkthrough of the Mindful Productivity Guide, ho...
Nov 16, 2020•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast We've all done the thing where we buy a brand new planner, fill it out with all the dates, our goals & when we'll do them.... and then the ball gets rolling and things suddenly don't seem as realistic as we had hoped. This week we'll be talking about how to effectively plan without over-planning yourself into a place that gets you nowhere. Come say hi and make sure to tag me on Instagram so I know you're listening to the show! @SarahSteckler Find more resources to he...
Nov 02, 2020•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast This episode is for the ones that have a hard time resting, taking breaks, and not feeling guilty when they aren't working on their business. If this is you, I highly recommend you listen to this episode. Because NOT working is important. What I'm sharing in this week's episode: Questions to ask yourself before your next day off so you get the most out of it A few things I do on my weekends and days off to get rid of the "the-day-is-already-halfway-over-omg-now-what" wei...
Oct 26, 2020•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Let's talk about getting Back to Basics in your life and business. In this week's episode I'm talking about: 🌿The latest business experiment in my business and how it gave me MASSIVE clarity on one of my favorite offers 🌿The 5 Ways you can get back to basics in your life and business (+ why we often overlook these) 🌿Tips for identifying energy-producing and energy-draining activities 🌿How you can get your digital business organized in 5 days or less! Pro tip: Head to MindfulPr...
Oct 19, 2020•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast You don't have to do more, you actually just need to do less more consistently and more effectively! Let's talk about the power of doing LESS and giving yourself permission to stop piling endless shit on your plate. These mindsets can make all the difference! Join me for a LIVE Round of Organize Your Overwhelm where you'll learn how to organize your creative ideas and create an energy promoting schedule around your work. Full details at https://www.mindfulproductivityblog.com/oyo ...
Oct 05, 2020•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Let's talk about how to achieve your goals (without) going outside of your comfort zone. Yes, friends, cozy goals are a thing and I'm embracing them this year! I'll also be sharing a plethora of business experiments I've been trying (and am about to try) with launching, running programs, and managing my mental energy. It's a good one and you'll feel like we're having a convo like two friends social-distancing at a coffee shop (with avo toast, good god I miss re...
Sep 28, 2020•30 min•Ep 129•Transcript available on Metacast It seems like these days it's all about claiming your goals, what you want to do in life, who you want to be, but what happens when you take action on those things you thought you wanted only to find out that you... don't? Today we are going to explore the power of the pivot.... or why it's not only okay to change your mind but also vital if you want to live a life filled with joy on your own terms Keep listening to hear: How we've been trained to commit to even the smallest ...
Sep 14, 2020•32 min•Ep 128•Transcript available on Metacast In today's episode, we'll explore overwhelm, how it happens, and how you can begin to release it so you can move forward with clarity. Tune in to hear: What overwhelm really is and how to avoid it How to move through overwhelm by creating clarity around your goals and breaking down projects into target tasks The overwhelm mindset you may be secretly carrying 5 questions you can ask yourself to create action and momentum from overwhelm Learn How to Publish Your Own Journal or Planner on...
Sep 07, 2020•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Often enough we tell ourselves " if I just had more time, I could get everything done ” - well, what if you actually made LESS time? What would it be like to make the new goal just ONE HOUR of productivity a day - how much could you get done? What would change? How would you honor that time? In this episode, we'll be exploring what ONE HOUR of productivity can do for you, your week, and your next month, and how you can structure it to optimize your outcomes. Find the show notes for thi...
Aug 24, 2020•20 min•Ep 126•Transcript available on Metacast What if you took the next week to do all the things you don't want to do and did them anyway? That's exactly what I've spent the last week doing and I'm here to share what happened, what I learned, and provide you with some inspiration around taking back control of your daily life. Take this podcast episode up a notch by enrolling in the Self-Care Action Plan to get your days rolling and get access to my framework with the 4 phases of building out your daily life. Come say hi...
Aug 17, 2020•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast There are moments in every stage and chapter of life and business where you go, "wait... what do I REALLY want to be doing here?" Is right now one of those moments for you? Let's talk about how to identify disruptors in your life that might be leading you away from your own clarity and how you can begin to take your power back. Find more resources, planners, courses, and programs by visiting MindfulProductivityBlog.com Produce Your Own Podcast Self-Publish Your Own Planner Get the...
Aug 10, 2020•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
