Positively Living®: Shame-Free Productivity Conversations

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Habits are essential for us to automate our lives and achieve our goals faster. However, like most things we learn about productivity, habit building is not a one-size-fits-all approach. The habits best suited for you are the ones created by understanding your unique self. This week, episode 268 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about building strong habits based on your personality!

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When someone hears that I’m a productivity coach, the immediate expectation seems to be that I’ll discuss planners, calendars, tasks, habits, and time management with them. While we do eventually discuss those things, they are NOT the first things we cover. I like to start with personal assessments. Why? Because the most effective and sustainable systems come from the person, not the planner, platfo...

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Pride is something that we, as a society, have somehow come to see as a negative, linking it to being boastful and “full of oneself,” when in reality, it simply means believing in your self-worth. When you believe in your worth, it encourages you to live authentically, which in turn, does amazing things for your goals and your life. A goal of mine is to help people step into the most authentic versi...

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So often, we get caught up in how we think we’re “supposed to” approach productivity– comparing ourselves to others, their routines, and their outputs, leaving us to feel like we’re falling short. Productivity isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach, but when we tap into what works for us, we can achieve so much. This week, episode 265 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about finding your most producti...

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In the world of productivity, there is so much emphasis on morning routines. The problem? The focus has been on an overly simplistic approach that doesn’t take into consideration our energy and rhythms, resulting in guilt and shame when they don’t work. It’s time to reframe our approach to a morning routine. Whitney Baker, founder of Electric Ideas and a self-connection coach, joins me on the podcas...

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Have you ever found yourself racing through your day, barely catching your breath, wondering where the time went? I've been there – as a multi-passionate entrepreneur, mom, and caregiver, I know how easy it is to get caught in the hustle and lose sight of what really matters. 

Today, I'm diving deep into something we all talk about but rarely master: being present. I will share five practic...

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Our natural instinct is to prioritize those who need care, not those giving the care, especially when it comes to the elderly and infirm. That’s understandable, but I refuse to leave the caregiver behind and act as though caring for another means giving up your own life. 

As a repeat caregiver for elderly parents and mom of two, I’ve experienced the challenge of caring for others while also trying to...

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As an entrepreneur, caregiver, and productivity coach, I've learned a critical truth about burnout that most people miss. It's not just about being tired—it's about a complete system shutdown that no bubble bath can repair.

Burnout is more than occasional stress or a bad week. It's a persistent state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion that can derail your personal and p...

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Are you a mom feeling overwhelmed by the endless demands of motherhood? As a mom, entrepreneur, and productivity coach, I've lived the exhausting reality of trying to do it all—and burning out spectacularly in the process. In this eye-opening conversation with Amy Grace, we're diving deep into the modern mom's greatest challenge: how to do less without feeling like we're failing ...

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Have you ever felt like you finally got your clutter under control, only to have it creep back in before you know it? This week, I’m unpacking a subtle yet powerful habit that consistently undermines our decluttering efforts. It's something society often encourages, making it even harder to recognize and overcome. 

It’s essential to evaluate what you bring into your life, such as evaluating the ...

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Are you drowning in physical, mental, and emotional clutter that's holding you back from achieving your goals? This episode reveals a powerful strategy for decluttering your life beyond just organizing spaces. 

By exploring how to release what doesn't serve you across four critical areas—people, things, tasks, and thoughts—you’ll have actionable insights to help you create more space, reduc...

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This episode is not intended for medical advice. Please speak with a licensed physician and do your research on what will work best for you.

Understanding the vagus nerve is crucial for anyone seeking effective stress management and holistic wellness. This remarkable nerve, the longest of the cranial nerves, plays a pivotal role in regulating our body's stress response, connecting the brain to c...

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Are you struggling with stress? In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become an unwelcome constant for many of us. But it doesn’t have to be an everyday thing. You can use just one of these tools to get your stress under control. This week, episode 256 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast contains 10 tips to help you stress less! 

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If I had a nickel for every time someone said, “I could totally be organized if I lived alone,” I’d have a lot of nickels. I’ve felt that way, too. No matter who you live with, it’s a challenge to organize for a group, especially when they have differing views on what being organized is and how a space should look and feel. Crystal Nerpel joins us on the podcast again this week to help us find our f...

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Do you struggle to manage your time and tasks effectively, feeling like there is never enough time to tackle your to-do list? Does implementing new systems feel like a task all its own? As a productivity coach, my mission is to help you manage the overwhelm and find shame-free, sustainable solutions to life’s struggles. As a host, I’m excited to answer your questions and offer doable advice. This we...

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Have you ever noticed how everywhere around us, in songs and shows and our favorite movies, there are amazing lessons to be had? And some of the best lessons come from the ones we enjoy the most, like 80s movies! Chris Clews joins me on the podcast to illustrate how these classic films we know and love offer timeless wisdom that can be applied to our current life. This week, episode 253 of the Posit...

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The Positively LivingⓇ podcast is designed to help you prioritize your passions, personalize your approach to life, and achieve your goals without the burnout. If you're an overwhelmed multi-tasker, multi-passionate, people pleaser, creative, and/or caregiver, you'll love this mix of solo and special guest episodes.  With topics like productivity, self-awareness, personal development, habi...

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Do you ever look at your to-do list and feel overwhelmed by the never-ending list of things that require your attention? Do you struggle to visualize which items take priority so you just end up doing nothing? You’re not alone. This is one of the most common reasons clients come to work with me. This week, episode 252 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about what to do when everything in life is u...

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As a caregiver, navigating the healthcare system can be overwhelming, especially during hospital stays or medical emergencies. Dr. Monique Nugent, a practicing hospitalist and author of "Prescription for Admission," joins me today as she shares her expert advice on organizing information, communicating effectively with medical teams, and managing expectations to make the process easier for...