Mindful Productivity Podcast

Let's have a cozy conversation about:What I learned from taking a "summer sabbatical" from InstagramMaking things in your business work FOR youThe pressure to email or not email your list when things happen in the world - and what I'm doing moving forwardSetting Intentions and sharing what mine are for September!Share your thoughts with me over on Instagram @sarahstecklerGrab the free planner publishing guide here: https://www.publishaplanner.com/guide/Grab your copy of the Daily Productivity & Brain Dump BookFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comxoxoSarahSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

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 Instagram @sarahsteckler or on Twitter @sarahrsteckler and show me what your mini goals are for the month ahead! Find more resources, episodes, and planners over at SarahSteckler.comxoxoSarahSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

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 information online!Don’t worry though, I’m going to walk you through all of these questions today and get you on your way to publishing the planner, journal, or workbook of your dreams! Let's get into it!Grab your free Planner Publishing Guide here ->Read the show notes with additional resource links here ->xoxoSarahSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

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 xoxoSarahSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

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 homeWhat inspired Jenni to create the Self-Care Adventure Cards and how the development of them evolvedWhat helped her run and launch a successful Kickstarter campaignThe biggest mindset shifts and lessons learned along the wayHow she sees self-care evolving for entrepreneurs in the coming years aheadFollow Jenni on Instagram @AnytimeCreativeGrab the Self-Care Adventure Cards hereFind the full transcript and show notes hereMore resources available at MindfulProductivityBlog.comLearn how to self-publish your own journal or planner with the free Planner Publishing GuidexoxoSarahSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instag

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. We're kind of in an experimentation mode right now, so it's been really fun to do these different calls and the one I recently did felt so lovely and I thought it might be fun to actually share the replay of it with all of you so you can listen along in this recording. I definitely recommend having a Journal, a notebook, or something to type in, whether it's a Notion document or a Google Doc, whatever you prefer. But we'll be going over some reflection questions for the past month and planning ahea

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 strategies weren't working for her and what to do insteadBuilding a business model around ADHDHow to setup a task inventory and prioritize your tasks by energy levelSetting tangible work boundaries and so much more!Let's get into it!Find more resources over at MindfulProductivityBlog.comRead the show notes & transcript hereFollow Anne-Sophie on InstagramxoxoSarahSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

Checking in... a quick message for you....Say hello on Instagram @mindfulproductivityblogFree Planner Publishing GuideFind more episodes and resources over at MindfulProductivityblog.comSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

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 hereLearn how to publish your own journal or plannerJoin us for our next round of Publish with PurposeSetup your own Simple Life Dashboard in NotionCome say hi on Instagram @mindfulproductivityblogxoxoSarahSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

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 plannerSetup Your Simple Life Dashboard in NotionCome say hi on Instagram @mindfulproductivityblog and @improvide.with.lorixoxoSarahSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

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 your holistic wellbeing?Follow Lori on Instagram Listen to the Improviding Life PodcastFind the full transcript and show notes hereLearn more at MindfulProductivityBlog.comSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

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 upHow to create a routine slow down practice to pause and reflect4 Simple questions to ask yourself when you take a pauseHow slowing down can help you take smoother and more sustainable and focused actionHow our perception of time shapes our decisions and productivityRead the full transcript on the show notes page here.Take the first step in getting the backend of your business organized with the FREE Notion Life Dashboard Training. In this on-demand training, i'll teach you:✔️ How I use Notion to stay organized in my Life & Business✔️ Notion Basics & Slash Commands✔️ A step-by-step walkthrough of how to create a simple Life Dash and task manager + template included!Sign up for the training here ->xoxoSarahSend us a textFind m

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 self-discovery, people-pleasing, setting more confident goals, and Sara walks us through the 5 pillars of her new Your Self-Discovery Journal!Read the transcript and find the show notes hereGrab a copy of Sara's newest title: Your Self-Discovery JournalFind more resources over at MindfulProductivityBlog.comGrab the Planner Publishing GuideSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

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 WeekCarly Victoria's The Authentic Journal Course Short video of my new keyboard MonkeyTypeMindfulProductivityBlog.comCome say hi on Instagram @mindfulproductivityblog xoxoSarahSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

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 management.I'll also be sharing some of the new features that Notion will be rolling out this year!Resources mentioned during this episode:Productivity & Planning WeekEpisode 179: How I use Notion to Stay Organized in my Life & BusinessEpisode 181: My Daily Dashboard Setup in NotionRead the episode transcriptPretty Productive LifeFind more resources over at MindfulProductiivtyBlog.comCome say hi on Instagram @mindfulproductivityblogxoxoSarahSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say

Ever feel like your planning time wasn't as productive and useful as you'd like? In today's episode we'll be exploring ways to make the most out of your planning time within your business so that you can reduce your stress, increase your organization, and avoid endless decision fatigue.I'll also be sharing some of the biggest planning lessons I've learned, common mistakes, and tangible steps you can take this week to improve your planning time!Find the transcript to this week's episode on the blog here.Grab a copy of the Daily Productivity & Brain Dump BookDownload your free Planner Publishing Guide.Learn more about Pretty Productive Life and how you can use Notion to organize your life and business. Come say hi on Instagram @mindfulproductivityblogxoxoSarahSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

Today I'm updating you on my mental health journey, sharing some happiness research, and sparking a conversation around what it means to grow from tough moments.In this episode we discuss:Reflections as I work on C-PTSD recoveryAnti-fragility in regards to happiness and overall wellbeing10 Practical Principles of cultivating anti-fragility in your everyday lifeThe Paradox of HappinessThe SPIRE Model that helps promote an antifragile lived experience Find the show notes and full links to resources mentioned in today's episode over on the blog here.Grab your free Planner Publishing GuideCome say hi on Instagram @mindfulproductivityblogGrab a copy of the Daily Productivity & Brain Dump BookLearn more about How I Use Notion to stay organized in my Life & BizxoxoSarahSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

What's the best information to consider when it comes to optimum daily productivity and energy management? Today I'll be walking you through my Daily Dashboard Setup in Notion and sharing exactly what I track and surface to stay on top of Focus Projects and get the most out of my time and effort.Get a walkthrough of my entire Notion system inside Pretty Productive Life here.Visit the show notes page with links to all resources mentioned in today's episode.Grab a copy of the Daily Productivity & Brain Dump BookCome say hi on Instagram over @mindfulproductivityblogxoxoSarahSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

It becomes so easy to get caught up in things that we think will make us happy, or what society or even friends and family pressure us to do or feel in order to create and facilitate joy in our lives. But I think that it's important to remember that it can be a lot more simple than we give ourselves credit for. And that feeling how you want to feel and living a life that truly brings you joy can be a lot more attainable and manageable than we may often think. So in today's episode, I want to share both some creative scenarios and some lovely questions that you can answer in your head as you listen along or journal with later that will help you figure out what comes next and hopefully serve as some powerful and lovely reminders to ensure that the year ahead is more in your control than we think.Read the transcript and view show notes here Free Planner Publishing GuideMindful Productivity Guide Undated PlannerDaily Productivity & Brain Dump BookEnergy Driver Habit TrackerxoxoSarahSend us a textFin

There are a ton of digital productivity and project management tools out there and Notion has been my favorite one!In this episode I break down what Notion is, how you can use it to capture and surface important info seamlessly, and how I setup my dashboards to manage my life and run my business.To see a complete walkthrough of my Notion Dashboard and the one found inside Pretty Productive, checkout the video tour here.