A Little Bit Easier

In this episode, Sarah and Pam discuss Part 1 of Four Thousand Weeks Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman. If you haven't read the book, we highly recommend it but you can listen before you read it. If you have read it, listen then leave us a comment about your big takeaways. Get a full transcript at easiershow.com

In this episode Sarah and Pam discuss strategies for getting through times when you are distracted, overwhelmed, or just not feeling your best.

In this episode, Sarah and Pam discuss: Why asking for help is so important How developing the skill of asking for help makes life better and easier That asking for help is a leadership concept That asking for help is a core competency that we should all work on The myriad reasons asking for help is so hard How being a pleaser intersects with difficulty asking for help The irrational desire to &qu...

In this episode, Sarah and Pam discuss: Using technology (or not) to make processes easier The benefits of processing mundane things Freeing up time for more meaningful activities How processes and habits anchor your day in healthy choices Pam's weird breakfast and Sarah's totally normal breakfast Meal planning recommendations Deciding what's realistic for you Reframing the thought tha...

In this episode, Sarah and Pam discuss: The paradox of wanting change while wanting things to stay the same Why change is so hard How confirmation bias and cognitive dissonance prevent change How resistance to change is related to our inherent need for safety and security A powerful question to ask yourself if you're resisting change How being flexible and open to new information and ideas can...

In this episode Pam & Sarah discuss: The importance of having hobbies as adults Thinking of hobbies and downtime as a radical act How your stories about what you can't do are holding you back from possible joy How hobbies can create social connection Why intentional downtime is important What being engaged with moments of pleasure can do for the rest of your life How trying new things, eve...

Sorry for the echo on this episode. We're still working out some technical kinks. In this episode, Sarah and Pam discuss: Subjective age, what it is and how it impacts how you behave What age each of us feels anchored to and why The conflict you may feel between your younger subjective age and how old your body feels or looks How important life stages, accomplishments, or trauma can impact sub...

In this episode, Sarah and Pam discuss: Bouncing back from failures, real or perceived What recovery from set backs really means Building up your recovery "muscles" How getting better at recovery helps you learn new things and take on new challenges Why your expectations of how things "should go" affect your ability to recover That being able to recover quickly is a habit you c...

In this episode Pam & Sarah discuss:   What meaningful productivity is and how this differs from most productivity discussions How to focus on the quality of how you spend your time rather than the quantity of work you get done The rebound effect from hustle culture How to feel at peace with what you can't do How to feel motivated by Oliver Burkeman's 4,000 weeks concept The pitfalls o...

In this episode Pam & Sarah discuss: The difference between avoidance and procrastination. What we're really avoiding (it's not the actual thing you're putting off). Sarah's surprising personal example of avoidance. How to identify avoidance in your own life. What "productive procrastination" is and the harm it can do. How avoidance is a defense mechanism. Building aw...

In this episode Sarah & Pam discuss: What people pleasing is and why it's often misunderstood. How to know if you're a people pleaser. The difference between being nice and pleasing. The downsides of people pleasing. How pleasing can actually drive people away. The little ways that pleasing shows up in our day-to-day and creates a pattern that has a larger impact. How pleasing affects...

In this episode Sarah & Pam discuss: How perfectionism shows up in different ways for different people. Why perfectionists don’t actually identify as perfectionists. How perfectionism fuels anxiety. How being a high achieving child can lead to perfectionism as an adult. How perfectionism can prevent you from having fun hobbies. How avoidance is actually perfectionism. How perfectionism can lim...

In this episode Pam & Sarah discuss: How to adjust to taking vacations again and fully disconnecting from work. How setting boundaries and communication relieve work-related vacation anxiety. How focusing on one priority at a time makes you more present so you can bet better at what you’re doing in each moment. How being present and mindful helps you enjoy your life more. How asking “What do I...

In this episode Pam & Sarah discuss: Their imperfect morning routines. How to Sarah uses daily affirmations in journaling. Why Pam doesn't use affirmations. How to get into journaling (even if you've tried many times before). Why journaling is a powerful tool for reflection and growth. The big differences in how Sarah and Pam each journal. The concept of "tiny moments, many times&...