Mindful Productivity Podcast

What if this was the year that you didn't set a thousand new goals to reach in order to feel good about yourself? Instead, you can just keep existing and keep track of what you love about life. How does this thought sit with you? Well, in today's episode, I want to explore this with you. I want to have a conversation around our pressure to always be doing more, to always be setting goals...

Having Weekly Theme days in my business has allowed me to create more focus and energy management as I work through my focus projects. It's less about what each day is and more so the permission and container each day provides that allows me to truly focus on one thing at a time without feeling as scattered or distracted by other equally as important priorities. Join me for this episode where...

Productivity is often overcomplicated. Build a giant system, find the perfect online tool, make it look appealing. There's an expansion in coming back to simplicity, an allowance that encourages us to escape the never-ending cycle of perfectionist planning and instead, lets us surface the tasks we need so we can take sustainable action. In order to be productive we must be aware of 5 things w...

Let's talk planning! Today I'll be breaking down the overview of how I use big picture planning, weekly planning, and daily capturing to stay on top of tasks, goals, and mental energy! Find more resources over at MindfulProductivityBlog.com Links Mentioned: Daily Productivity & Brain Dump Book Mindful Productivity Guide Pretty Productive Life Publish with Purpose Send us Fan Mail Fin...

this is exactly what you think it is, maybe.  MindfulProductivityBlog.com is my website Send us Fan Mail Find more resources over at SarahSteckler.com Get Organized in your business. Watch the free Get Organized with Google Workspace training here. Learn how to publish your own planner this year. Sign up for Planner Publishing 101. Want something more tangible? Sign up for The Mindful Moment , my...

Let's re-think how we plan for the month ahead! Ever get stuck in the pre-planning zone? Where should I start? There are so many things I need to do, aaaah! In today's episode, I'll be walking you through the 4 pillars and questions you need to ask yourself to create a more realistic and sustainable monthly plan for your life and business. Grab the Mindful Productivity Guide Undated...

It's about high time we talk about doing things your way in your business. Join me and special guest Melanie Knights as we dive into a lovely conversation around what it means to be an entrepreneurial outlaw. Melanie is a self published author, business mentor and host of the podcast Entrepreneurial Outlaws. She describes her work as the entrepreneurial intersection of strategy, spirituality...

Today I want you to take a deep breath and come on an audio journey with me so we can calm your mind and hopefully dispel some of the overwhelm or dread you're feeling. It's normal and human to get to a point where the world in general feels like a lot. Which is why it's so important to incorporate mindfulness exercises and prompts into your life to restore your mind and calm your n...

When was the last time you REALLY checked in with yourself, your needs, wants, and what life is currently throwing at you? This is so helpful and you are going to feel so much better about what to do next after listening to this episode. Find all of the questions and prompts from today's episode by visiting the show notes over at MindfulProductivityBlog.com Links mentioned during the show: Ep...

Hello friends! I'm returning this week to share some behind the scenes update, how my launch went, what it was like hosting my first online event with 22 speakers, AND some important things to consider when it comes to "turning your life around." Links mentioned during the show: Publish with Purpose Mindful Productivity Guide Daily Productivity & Brain Dump Book Come say Hi on I...

Let's get back to the basics of brain dumps. In this episode I'll walk you through: The newest book I'm reading that shed light on why brain dumps can be so much more important than we realize Where to start with brain dumps Important things to remember when it comes to truly decluttering your mind A simple brain dump strategy to get started that will help you feel incredibly clear...

What tools do you use to stay productive? Do you only use ONE planner? What's the best project management system? How do you stay so productive and get so much done all the time? Today I'm talking about 5 unconventional things I do on the regular in my business that keep me productive all while managing my energy levels.  They might surprise you. Tune in and find out! Links mentioned dur...

There’s pressure all around us - to do things a certain way, to live life toward specific goals, to make money from specific products, and to essentially create a model for our lives dictated by other people’s rules, thoughts, and ideals. When was the last time you took a minute to truly consider what YOUR ideal life & business model could look like? Today on the Mindful Productivity Podcast w...

What are the actions and practices you can take on a regular basis to restore your health, creativity, and wellbeing in your life & biz? This week I bring you a conversation in the woods from the cabin I stayed at to unplug. We'll talk about questions you can ask yourself and grounding activities. Find more resources and show notes at MindfulProductivityBlog.com Come say hi and tag me on...

Let's talk about some real, down-to-earth life practices and actions that you can start taking this week to feel good, functional, and hydrated. For real though! Enough with the constant pressure to always be acting from "your higher self" - let's get back to basics first. Being a human is tough and we all need a reset sometimes. Today I'll be sharing 7 Functional, Practic...

Feel like you want (maybe need) to slow down in your business? Want to work on some of the stuff that lights you up that other biz owners tell you should be outsourcing by now?  Let's talk about Creative Nesting - a thing I decided I wanted to start doing - and how you can start incorporating it into your business model and process. It's about taking time to slow down, do the things you...

This is a more personal life & biz update.  I'll be sharing: How I've been feeling lately: Depression & rumination Putting nutrients first Removing the pressure to DO and instead BE Redefining success Changes I'm slowly making in my business: Updating website  Honoring that business projects take time Working on making things more inclusive and accessible Wanting to move awa...

To-do lists are a simple process that helps us capture ideas and action steps we need to take but more often than not they become endless, overwhelming reminders of all we haven’t done and it can be hard to know where to start. Today we'll be talking about how you can better use to-do lists and turn them into Focus Projects to build momentum with your next goal! Read the show notes from the e...

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 list...

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...

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 expensi...

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 f...

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 ho...

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 resour...

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...