Mindful Productivity Podcast

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.comCome say hi and tag me on Instagram @mindfulproductivityblogxoxoSarahSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

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, Practical, & Useful Life Practices that you can use to not only feel like you have your life together but also just feel good, period.Full episode show notes can be found over at MindfulProductivityBlog.com Come say hi on Instagram and tag me at @mindfulproductivityblog so I can re-share your post and say hello! I'm so glad you're tuning in! Find more resources, amazing planners, journals, and online courses that will help you dive into all things Mindful Productivity at MindfulProductivityBlog.comSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

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 love, and build pockets of true solitude within your creative process so you can maximize your business without all the noise.Send us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

This is a more personal life & biz update.  I'll be sharing:How I've been feeling lately:Depression & ruminationPutting nutrients firstRemoving the pressure to DO and instead BERedefining successChanges I'm slowly making in my business:Updating website Honoring that business projects take timeWorking on making things more inclusive and accessibleWanting to move away from high-pressure launches and create more targeted invitationsCreating even more transparency with prices and payment optionsLinks mentioned during the show: View the full show notes hereGrab a copy of the Daily Productivity & Brain Dump BookEpisode on DepressionCome say hi and tag me on Instagram @mindfulproductivityblogSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

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 episode here.Learn more about Focus Projects with the new training here!Come say hi and tag me on Instagram so I can re-share and know that you're listening!xoxoSarahSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

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 get more done this week and moving forwardWhat to consider about energy draining vs. energy driving tasks and how to tell the differenceThe productivity parallel we share with apple treesWhat to consider to position your wellbeing as part of the objective of your next projectSee the full Mindful Productivity Cycle diagram in this post here.Join WAIM Unlimited now through March 29th and get your choice of bonuses from me when you use my affiliate link. Send us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say h

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 writeThe 5 steps to writing impactful copyWhat it really means to have a brand voiceSome of the best ways to plan out your copyHow to avoid the stress of a big launchSimplifying your messaging so you don’t overwhelm your prospects Samantha’s forecasts for how launching will change this year and beyondSamantha Hoilett is an expert launch copywriter and a strategic content marketing consultant. From life and business coaches to strategic consultants, she’s helped dozens of her clients increase bookings, boost sales, and connect with their audience through her copy.Her remote business has allowed her to work with brands around the world, including in Australia, UK, Uganda, USA, and Canada.She takes a customer-orien

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

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 <3p.s. find more resources over at MindfulProductivityBlog.comCome say hi on Instagram @mindfulproductivityblogxoxoSarahSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

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 goalsWhat to ask yourself before charging ahead with your dayWhy you need to set intentions for how you set intentions (so meta)How your energy management will affect your time and productivityWays to be more productive this week that won't require hustling or flirting with burnoutGrab the Daily Productivity & Brain Dump BookGrab the planner, the Mindful Productivity GuideFind more resources and courses on how to create an epic planner or podcast over at MindfulProductivityBlog.comCome say hi on Instagram @mindfulproductivityblogSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

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!

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 podcast back in episode 142 where we talked all about Decluttering the Internet.In this episode, Jeremy asked some amazing questions, tune in to our conversation around the following topics:In your podcast and on your blog, you talk a lot about a transformative period in your life around the 2012 - 2013 timeframe. What was going on in your life at the time?What was it like to experience mental health challenges and depression for the first time?What tools and techniques helped you get back to a good place?What was your i

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, Permission to Pivot, Granted: An Unapologetic Guide to Changing Your Gotdamn Mind & Life.Stay tuned to hear:The process of pivoting in your life & businessHow Kierra broke down the process of writing her latest bookHow to avoid marinating in miseryThe power of your first step toward your goalsKierra Asnauskas, Productivity Coach, Lifestyle Design Strategist, and Founder of Miss Unconventional, went from being rock bottom broke, unemployed, and lost to being a purpose-driven entrepreneur. The plethora of pivots tha

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.comCome say hi on Instagram for more content and helpful productivity tips. Send us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

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 optimize our mental energyHow to effectively capture your thoughts & ideasThe power of surfacing your ideasStrategies to effectively organize & vet your ideas Links Mentioned:(Scientific American) What is the memory capacity of the human brain?Episode 57: The 4-Step Process to Map Out Your Day for Optimum ProductivityEpisode 53: Strategies to Supercharge Brain Dumps, Reduce Overwhelm, & Declutter Your BrainPretty Productive LifePretty Simple PodcastPublish with Purpose - Learn how to create, format, and self-publish y

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 all about Enoughness and her Enoughness Planner! This episode will help break down:Why “being busy” has been ingrained in us within work cultureWhy endless to-do lists rarely help you get the right things doneHow time constraints can aid in your creativityHow to facilitate an effective brain dump that leads to mental clarity and focused actionKey components to your energy managementReady to create your own journal or planner on Amazon?!Doors to Publish with Purpose are now open and my newest Planner Publishing On-Demand Mas

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 mindful of how you work online.Tune in to hear:The presence of meditationWhat it means to tap into the body’s physical communication systemWe value what’s offline and how to make more time for it by how we work onlineA brief intro into the ecology of the human experienceHow to create a more fluid and efficient online work experienceThe biggest mistake most people make when opening their internet browserFind the show notes by visiting MindfulProductivityBlog.comFollow along on Instagram @mindfulproductivityblogSend us a tex

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 2020Best selling products, courses, and journal salesHow many transactions I sold in my business and my average order valueThe 4 top investments I made in my business, a mini-review, and which ones brought me the biggest ROIAn overview breakdown of some of my standard monthly and annual expensesWhat I invested in last year that will allow me to cut my business expenses in half in Quarter 2 of the new yearDon't forget! Doors to Publish with Purpose will open up on January 18th through January 29th! This is your chance to join the program that will show you how to create, format, and self-publish your own journal or planner on Amazon in 60 Days or Less! Get on the waitlist to be notified here! Get on the VIP List fo

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 able to create in my business this past year and how I plan to schedule out chunks of time for my goals moving forward.Find the episode show notes over at http://mindfulproductivityblog.com/podcasts-by-episode/140Come say hi on Instagram @mindfulproductivityblogGet on the waitlist for our next round of Publish with Purpose and let's create your journal or planner!Send us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

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 projectsThe three components of FAS that often stall us from taking actionWhat Power Triggers are and how to use themThe importance of contributing to your own narrative and what it looks likeWhere productivity hacks miss the mark Learn more about Jeremiah at TheThrivingScribe.comFind more resources at MindfulProductivityBlog.comSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler