Life Simply Better with Zoe Galaitsis
72 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 8 ratingsLife Simply Better is the podcast for busy working moms who crave a simpler, more relaxed life. Imagine if you could easily stay caught up at work - without logging on after your kids were in bed. Imagine if you had plenty of time for your family and for taking care of yourself. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by a never ending stream of emails, meetings, laundry, and life’s little surprises - then this is the podcast for you. Enjoy the episode, and visit me, Zoe, at lifesimplybetter.com to start creating your new life.
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Ep. #72: Fear of Knowing Your Purpose
March 06, 2022 16:39 - 15 minutes - 18.2 MBLearn common fears that might be holding you back from finding your purpose. You can learn more about coaching with me at lifesimplybetter.com.
Ep. #71: How to Stop Overthinking
February 28, 2022 23:02 - 23 minutes - 26.4 MBLearn why you spend too much time overthinking, overanalyzing, and worrying unnecessarilly and how to stop doing it. You can learn more about coaching with me at lifesimplybetter.com.
Ep. #70: Top 3 Mistakes I Made with the Model
February 27, 2022 15:11 - 19 minutes - 21.7 MBIn this episode I share the top three mistakes I made with the Life Coach School Model and what to do instead. You can learn more about coaching with me at lifesimplybetter.com.
Ep. #69: My Current Workday Routine
February 24, 2022 22:34 - 18 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this episode, I share my 2022 workday routine and how the REP Coaching Framework is key in creating a workday routine that you love. You can learn more about coaching with me at lifesimplybetter.com.
Ep. #68: The People Pleasing Cycle
February 24, 2022 01:46 - 17 minutes - 20.4 MBLearn about why you're still people pleasing and what to do instead. You can also learn more about coaching with me at lifesimplybetter.com.
Ep: #67: CARE Process for Self-Coaching
February 22, 2022 22:45 - 24 minutes - 28.5 MBThis episode is an introduction to the CARE Process for Self-Coaching, which stands for: Check-in with yourself Acknowledge negative emotions (anxious, dislike, discouraged) Recognize positive emotions (relaxed, enjoyment, on track) Evauate your results You can learn more about coaching with me at lifesimplybetter.com.
Ep. #66: REP Coaching Framework
February 22, 2022 01:35 - 21 minutes - 24.7 MBThis episode is an introduction to the REP Coaching Framework, which stands for Relax Enjoy Purpose. REP is the coaching framework I created in 2021 and currently use for coaching myself and others. You can also learn more about coaching with me at lifesimplybetter.com.
Ep. #65: Demystifying Living Your Purpose
February 18, 2022 22:58 - 17 minutes - 20.5 MBDoes living your purpose sound intimidating and out of reach? Today we demystify living your purpose - this is something than can be as "every day" as brushing your teeth, and is possible for you now. You can also learn more about coaching with me at lifesimplybetter.com.
Ep. #64: Developing Your Natural Safety Response
February 17, 2022 23:42 - 17 minutes - 19.9 MBLet's talk about how to develop your natural safety response, even if you are prone to worrying. You can also learn more about coaching with me at lifesimplybetter.com.
Ep. #63: How to Relax More Often
February 17, 2022 01:58 - 16 minutes - 19.4 MBLearn the underlying cause of feeling stressed or relaxed and what you can do to feel relaxed more of the time. If you'd like to connect, email me at [email protected] visit lifesimplybetter.com.
Ep. #62: Live Your Purpose without Burning Out
February 14, 2022 22:36 - 16 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode we discuss three tips to help you avoid burning out while living your purpose + working full-time + parenting. If you'd like to connect, email me at [email protected] or visit lifesimplybetter.com.
Ep. #61: 3 Mistakes to Avoid when Finding Your Purpose
February 13, 2022 22:18 - 19 minutes - 22.1 MBListen in and hear the top three mistakes I made when trying to find my purpose and how you can avoid them. If you'd like to connect, email me at [email protected] or visit lifesimplybetter.com.
Ep. #60: Understanding Your Moods
February 12, 2022 22:46 - 23 minutes - 27.1 MBToday we talk about the importance of understanding your mood and how to do it. If you'd like to connect, email me at [email protected] or visit lifesimplybetter.com.
Ep. #59: The Time to Start is Now
February 11, 2022 22:43 - 22 minutes - 25.3 MBNo matter what goal you have or what result you'd like to create, the time to start is now. Find out how this is true even if you are tired and busy - these three simple steps will work in any situation. If you'd like to connect, email me at [email protected] or visit lifesimplybetter.com.
Ep. #58: Incorporate Living Your Purpose into Your Routine
February 10, 2022 22:22 - 13 minutes - 15.7 MBLet's talk about how you can easily incorporate living your purpose into your routine, in a way that feels good, is sustainable, and works with the rest of your life. If you'd like to connect, email me at [email protected] or visit lifesimplybetter.com.
Ep. #57: Feeling Stuck in Survival Mode
February 09, 2022 23:36 - 15 minutes - 17.4 MBLet's talk about the real reason you get stuck in survival mode as a busy working mom - it's not just about only having 24 hours in a day!
Ep. #56: Simple Exercise to Feel More Relaxed
February 08, 2022 13:51 - 15 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this episode we cover how you can do a simple exercise of checking in with yourself, which only takes a few seconds and you can do easily as you go about your day. Connect with me at [email protected] or learn about the coaching program at lifesimplybetter.com.
Ep. #55: Hello Again!
February 06, 2022 16:02 - 12 minutes - 14.4 MBThe podcast is back! If you'd like to connect, email me at [email protected] or visit lifesimplybetter.com.
Ep. #54: What's Next
September 20, 2019 19:21 - 2 minutes - 2.21 MBAfter spending a couple of weeks thinking this through, I’ve made the decision to stop producing new podcast episodes. A little more background… I have had a lot of my own personal development over the past month, which has been an amazing experience. I’m still coaching myself every day and using all of the tools that I’ve shared, but I’m also exploring the next phase of my purpose to “make life simply better." As a result, I’m ending this chapter of Life Simply Better and looking forward to...
Ep. #53: My Super Simple Pre-Work Morning Routine
September 10, 2019 10:00 - 29 minutes - 24 MBToday I’m going to share my super simple pre-work morning routine. This routine helps me enter the day with a clear head and plenty of relaxed energy that will last me all day. I’m also going to share how you can create your own super simple routine that works with your individual schedule and lifestyle. I’ll talk about some of the unconscious thoughts that can make our mornings unnecessarily complicated, so that you can enjoy a simple morning both inside and out. Podcasts I listen to: The...
Ep. #52: To Do List Overwhelm
September 03, 2019 10:00 - 26 minutes - 21.6 MBToday we’re going to talk about those mornings when you get into work, look at what’s on your plate for the day and it’s just WAY TOO MUCH. What do you do? Listen in to learn about the vicious cycle of “To Do” list overwhelm and what you can do to stop it in its tracks. I have great news, which is that your “To Do” list is manageable and your overwhelm is optional. Learn easy practical steps to take so that you feel more calm and get more done during your workday. Would you like individual...
Ep. #51: Predictable Work Hours for Unpredictable Jobs
August 27, 2019 10:00 - 30 minutes - 25.7 MBProbably the most common question I get around my planning system is, “But what about when unexpected things come up? How do you get your work done without working extra hours?” This is such a great question, and if you’re job is anything like mine, your work day is FULL of random-but-urgent things coming up each day. In this episode, I’m going to give you three tips to help you create a predictable work schedule even if your role is filled with surprises and urgent requests. Would you li...
Ep. #50: Save 100 Hours This Year
August 20, 2019 10:00 - 26 minutes - 21.1 MBWhat would you do with 100 extra hours? Think of the sleep you could get, the work you could catch up on, the Netflix you could watch, or the lazy “chill” time that you could spend with your kids. Considering how little margin many of us have in our lives between work, family, and general adulting - 100 hours could be huge. For me, this extra margin meant I was able to follow my dream of creating this podcast without changing jobs or waiting for my kids to grow up. And the great news is, ext...
Ep. #49: 5 Things You Can Stop Caring About
August 13, 2019 10:00 - 22 minutes - 17.3 MBUsually when we think about improving our lives, we think of what we want to do more of. But in my own experience, caring less about things (rather than doing more) has opened up my life to amazing possibilities. And of course I love this concept, because it fits so well with my minimalist philosophy of life - Life Simply Better. In this episode I’m sharing five things that it is OK for you to stop caring about, along with some examples from my own life. Would you like individualized coach...
Ep. #48: Career Limiting Beliefs
August 06, 2019 10:00 - 22 minutes - 17.7 MBDoes your picture of a leader help you or hurt you when it comes to your own career growth? In this episode we explore your beliefs about what it means to be a senior leader in your organization, and the impact those beliefs can have on your own career trajectory. I’ll share the seven limiting beliefs that were holding me at a plateau in my career development a few years back. And I’ll also share the new beliefs I found which serve me so much better. Would you like individualized coaching...
Ep. #47: When to Start Living Your Purpose
July 30, 2019 08:00 - 26 minutes - 20.7 MBHow do you know when you’re ready to start living your purpose? Many of us think that we’ll be ready once we have more time, start a more “purposeful career,” or when inspiration finally strikes. I take a different approach for myself and with the busy moms I coach. I believe that the time to live your purpose is always NOW. Now is the perfect time to start. Living your purpose will actually create more time and inspiration as you do it - because it will grow you to become the best version o...
Ep. #46: Changing Your Feeling
July 23, 2019 10:00 - 23 minutes - 18.4 MBToday we are covering how to change your feeling. Emotions are a powerful component of our lives because they determine our experience of our lives. Feeling love or feeling annoyed are two very different experiences. Emotions are also important because they create our results. Emotions create the energy that fuels us to take action - and those actions ultimately create the results that we have in our lives. Emotions are just central to everything. We've talked in other episodes about emotion...
Ep. #45: Loving Your Life
July 16, 2019 10:00 - 27 minutes - 21.7 MBLoving your life feels amazing and produces even more great results. On today's episode, we're going to talk about how to love your life even in moments that are challenging - where it's stressful, where you're frustrated with other people, or you're frustrated with yourself. I will give you some really concrete tips on how to love your life, not just in the big picture but also in the moment. We'll cover three things in your life that I think are great and amazing to love. One is loving you...
Ep. #44: Self Coaching Tips
July 09, 2019 10:00 - 16 minutes - 12.8 MBListen to this episode for some great self coaching tips. These will be helpful whether you are working through models on your own, or with the help of a coach. If you aren't familiar with Brooke Castillo's self coaching model, check out Episode #6 or Episode #8 and then come back to listen to this episode. Would you like individualized coaching to help you apply this in your own life? Click here to learn more about my client membership program.
Ep. #43: B Minus Work
July 02, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes - 17.5 MBDid you grow up as a straight-A student, always aiming to make the teacher happy? Did you go into your career and motherhood with high expectations for yourself on both fronts? Many of my clients achieved their success through hard work, attention to detail, and always striving for the A. But as they took on leadership roles and parenting, trying to do everything perfectly became unsustainable. So today we’re going to talk about going from straight As to doing “B Minus Work”. As scary as tha...
Ep. #42: Low Stress Goal Setting
June 25, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes - 17.7 MBWe’ve all heard about setting SMART goals and creating action plans to achieve results. But let me share a much better way to set goals. One that is more effective, and also lets you relax during the process of achieving your goal. This is an especially effective technique when you are working towards achieving something that you haven’t done before. Would you like individualized coaching to help you apply this in your own life? Click here to learn more about my client membership program.
Ep. #41: Relaxed Productivity
June 18, 2019 11:42 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBAre you used to getting things done by “buckling down” and “pushing through”? In today's episode you will learn all about: Why the idea that being relaxed leads to laziness is a misconception Why fueling your actions from pressure works short-term, but not long-term How relaxing can actually lead to greater productivity If you want to really dig into this topic and get individual support in making this transition - join the client program! I have a whole bonus video on productivity w...
Ep. #40: One-Minute Coaching
June 11, 2019 11:54 - 20 minutes - 18.2 MBIn today's podcast episode, we talk about how you can gain the benefits of self coaching without spending a lot of time. Learn about five ways to coach yourself in a minute or less: Hold space for yourself Ask a good question Find a new thought Process your emotions Take a podcast "baby step" Simple Minutes (my free program) provides all of the above, plus two more: examples of Self Coaching models (on Mondays) and shared self coaching (on Saturdays). Click here to sign-up for ...
Ep. #39: Managing Stress
June 04, 2019 10:00 - 21 minutes - 18.7 MBClick hereto coach with me. Learn how to effectively manage your stresson Ep. #39 of the podcast. Even after I got my inbox empty and took control of my schedule, I still found myself stressing out on the regular. Why? I had to learn how to manage my stress: I had to learn the true cause of my stress- it wasn't my overflowing inbox or busy calendar. Surprise! I had to learn how to manage my reaction to stress. Turns out I was a "stress junkie"- and I had to give up the "high" of a...
Ep. #38: Take Control of Your Calendar
May 28, 2019 10:00 - 15 minutes - 13.5 MBIs your work calendar out of control? Do you feel like all of your work and meeting time are squeezing out the rest of your life? Listen in to this episode and find out how to take control of your calendar and create a better work life balance. Learn what to do when you have too many meetings - I have great tips for getting that under control. We’ll also talk about how to create lasting calendar control by understanding the thoughts and mindset you need to create the results you want. Woul...
Ep. #37: Easy Empty Inbox
May 21, 2019 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBDoes your overflowing inbox overwhelm you? Learn how to go from 10,000 emails to 0 emails in three easy steps. If this sounds impossible to you… give me the benefit of the doubt and listen in! Getting your inbox empty helps to eliminate decision fatigue, makes you more effective in your job, and saves a ton of time. Learn how to deal with all sorts of emails - from the easy emails, to those you’re not sure if it’s “OK” to delete, to the tricky ones that have you stumped. Would you like ind...
Ep. #36: Your Perfect Saturday
May 14, 2019 10:00 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBCLICK HERE to sign-up for my client membership program. On this episode, we’ll cover three tips to help you go from insane Saturdays to ideal Saturdays - even with busy kids in tow and a long to do list. Learn how you can effectively prioritize sleep and free time - putting them first so that you can show up as your best for everyone else. We’ll also talk about creating a simple routine in small steps that will free up calendar and mental space during the rest of your weekend. Would you li...
Ep. #35: How to Stop People Pleasing
May 07, 2019 10:00 - 13 minutes - 16.4 MBOn this episode we’re going to talk through 10 simple steps to stop people pleasing. And, yes, you CAN stop people pleasing! It’s not a gene, it’s not in your DNA… it’s just a bad habit. I hope you give this a try! Not only does people pleasing waste a lot of your time, but it can be dishonest… and it doesn’t even work! Today we’re going to get very tactical and talk about easy steps that you can start to adopt right now to kick the people pleasing habit. Would you like individualized coac...
Ep. #34: Why You Should Stop People Pleasing
April 30, 2019 10:00 - 9 minutes - 8.58 MBIn this episode we talk all about why you should STOP people pleasing. We’ll cover three reasons you should kick this sneaky habit for good: 1) people pleasing wastes a lot of your precious time, 2) people pleasing is lying, and 3) people pleasing doesn’t even work! So why keep doing it? Some of you believe that you are just naturally a people pleaser. Fortunately, that’s not how it works. People pleasing is simply the result of unmanaged thought habits and you can retrain your brain to hono...
Ep. #33: How to Stop Working at Night
April 23, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes - 17.8 MBDo you wish you could stop logging on at night to work, but aren’t sure how with your current job? This is a habit that you can change without having to change jobs. Listen in to the episode to make sure like your reasons for wanting to stop, learn the three key ingredients to not working after your kids are in bed, and get three simple tips to help you make the transition. Imagine how your life might change if you could be done with work when you left the office. Would you like individual...
Ep. #32: Your Favorite Things
April 16, 2019 10:00 - 24 minutes - 20.2 MBHere are a few of my favorite things… what are yours? Enjoy this episode and let yourself dream a little bit about what you already have that you love, and what you don’t have yet that you want. Starting from an abundant place of wanting your “old favorites” is a great way to bring some new favorites into your life. Would you like individualized coaching to help you apply this in your own life? Make sure to pre-register for my new client membership program here. For full show notes, clic...
Ep. #31: A Life of Luxury
April 09, 2019 10:00 - 26 minutes - 37.4 MBAre you living a life of luxury? Your experience of your life is based on the story you tell about it, not your circumstances. Even though we have access to amazing luxury in our lives (hot water and electricity, not to mention iphones!), we don’t always choose to tell that story. Do you feel undeserving of abundance, or like taking more for yourself makes you selfish and greedy? While thoughts like these may seem well intentioned and generous, they can end up robbing us of appreciating the ...
Ep. #30: Your Highest Contribution
April 02, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBIs it important to you to live a life of purpose, that serves others? In this episode, I share my thoughts on how to create your highest contribution in the world. For me, everything stems from our mindset, and this topic is no exception. I’ll talk about six beliefs I have adopted which have helped me to drop the fear and show up in the world to contribute my best. Would you like individualized coaching to help you apply this in your own life? Make sure to pre-register for my new clien...
Ep. #29: Mastering Your Emotions
March 26, 2019 10:00 - 22 minutes - 31.6 MBMastering emotions is key to a well lived life for two reasons: The emotions we feel determine our experience of life - in fact, the only reason we want anything in life is because of how we think we will feel when we get it. The second reason is that emotions are fuel for our actions. Stress and overwhelm create one set of actions, confidence and calm another. Tune into today’s episode to learn six tips to mastering your emotions and creating the life you want. Would you like individu...
Ep. #28: Creating More by Doing Less
March 19, 2019 10:00 - 22 minutes - 32.6 MBSome of the best work I’ve done on myself has been around the limiting belief of “I’m not doing enough.” This belief, while well intended, has led me to overwork, obsess, be unavailable for my family, stress myself out, and ultimately burn out. In this episode we’ll talk about a different approach that has worked much better for me - creating more by doing less. I’ll share six “unlimiting beliefs” that have helped me to loosen up, slow down, and actually create more value in the process. W...
Ep. #27: The Unbusy Working Mom
March 12, 2019 10:00 - 29 minutes - 42 MBDid you know it’s possible to be a working mom and NOT be busy? Being less busy is available to you now, no matter how many kids you have or how crazy your job is. Tune into this episode and hear some of my best tips for creating an un-busy life, simply through changing the way you think. Would you like individualized coaching to help you apply this in your own life? Make sure to pre-register for my new client membership program here.
Ep. #26: Why We're So Busy
March 05, 2019 11:00 - 21 minutes - 18 MBDo you know the real reason you're so busy? It's not what you think. We usually think that our jobs, family situations, and personalities are what make us so busy. Not true! Listen into this episode to hear the good news about the real reason you're busy. And it is good news, because it is something that you can change if you want to, to make a better life for yourself and your family. Would you like individualized coaching to help you apply this in your own life? Make sure to pre-register...
Ep. #25: What's Next for Life Simply Better
February 26, 2019 11:00 - 14 minutes - 12.8 MBCLICK HERE to sign-up to be notified when registration is open for Life Simply Better Client Membership. Welcome to episode #25 and THANK YOU to each of you for listening, whether you are new to the podcast or have been with us from the beginning. Today I'm excited to announce the Life Simply Better Client Membership Program, which will be opening May 1st. Client membership includes: 12 month course: Create Your Ideal Life Course Full access to me as your coach through Ask Zoe and Of...
Ep. #24: Creating Emotional Balance
February 19, 2019 11:00 - 23 minutes - 19.8 MBWhat does it mean to have emotional balance? It is natural to want to be happy all of the time, but is that possible and what are the unintended consequences of striving for a goal like this? Many of us turn our pursuit of happiness against ourselves when we try to escape from experiencing negative emotions with activities that don't help us long term. In this episode we'll talk about how to create true emotional balance Want coaching on your specific situation? CLICK HERE to sign-up for a...
Ep. #23: Forced Positive Thinking
February 12, 2019 11:00 - 19 minutes - 16.7 MBForced Positive Thinking is a trap that I see many new coaching clients fall into. Learning the Self Coaching Model opens up a world of possibility, but it is often misused to try to force happiness. When we learn that our thoughts create our feelings, and that we can choose our thoughts, we gain access to feeling better and doing better in the world. But we also need to recognize that we can't change every single thought we have in a day - even with the best coaching, we are still human. ...