Mindful Productivity Podcast
235 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 98 ratingsMindful 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. Sarah Steckler is here to help you create a more mindful and productive life and business. The Mindful Productivity Podcast is your go-to resource to learn and incorporate practical applications of mindfulness and productivity into your daily routine. Design a fulfilling life & business you love as we dive into topics surrounding mindful living, habits, productivity skills, business organization, entrepreneurial mindset, and goal execution with life lessons along the way.
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023 | How to Use a Journal to Organize Your Life
July 02, 2018 06:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBWhen you have a thousand things to remember, to do, take care of, and manage, life just gets overwhelming. Using and creating a system to organize my journal to help me better manage my time, reduce my stress, and opened up an entirely new world of creativity. Today I'm sharing my biggest tips and strategies for how you can use a journal to organize your own life. Get ready, you're going to want to take notes! Visit the Blog: https://www.mindfulproductivityblog.com Subscribe to the Min...
022 | Why Anger is One of Your Most Powerful Emotions & How to Use it to Your Advantage
June 25, 2018 06:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBThere's a lot of information out there about avoiding anger, dealing with anger, not letting anger control you, and I want to ask one question that challenges all of that. What if anger worked to your advantage? What if your anger SERVED you. Helped you. Got you to take action. Alerted you to important areas of your life. And ultimately served as a PARTNER in living your best life? Visit the Blog: https://www.mindfulproductivityblog.com Subscribe ...
021 | How to Conduct a Life Audit with Shauna Allen
June 18, 2018 06:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBSometimes we can find ourselves drifting off at sea wondering how we got so far away from our goals and our purpose. Luckily, there's a quick and easy way to take a self-assessment of your life and figure out what to do next to get you back in the direction you've been seeking. Shauna Allen of Delightful Consulting and Therapeutics and DelightfulStruggles.com joins me on the podcast this week as we talk about how to nourish your soul, and she walks us through her Life Audit process. If...
020 | How to Tune Into Your Intuition to Find Your Highest Joy with Nichole Sylvester
June 11, 2018 05:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBWhat happens when you tap into the "illogical" side of your brain, the part where you lead with your heart and listen to that gut feeling? Nichole Sylvester joins the podcast today as we discuss the power of intuition, how trusting in the path of your highest joy can bring you to your purpose, and how unlearning can be more important than taking on more. Make sure to check out Nichole's book, OH SHIFT now available on Amazon. Learn more about Nichole at http://www.nicholesylvester.com/ ...
019 | Who You Are Right Now is an Accomplishment
June 04, 2018 05:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBEver feel like you're not where you're supposed to be at the age you are? I'm calling BS! Today's episode is all about remembering all the ways that where you are right now is a success. In this episode, you'll hear the book that recently changed my life, why you're not alone in your life, how my new guided journal 100 Life Challenges ended up in Barnes & Noble across the US, and some other life reflections as I turn 31! Grab your copy of 100 Life Challenges in Barnes & Noble or online h...
018 | Setting Up Your Ideal Morning Routine with Catherine Beard
May 28, 2018 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBFeeling overwhelmed with creating a morning routine that you love and can stick to? Catherine Beard of The Blissful Mind joins me as we talk about how to set up your ideal morning routine. Catherine shares her best tips for planning out your day, how to incorporate balance, and some of the tools she uses to plan it all out. Find more from Catherine at The Blissful Mind Subscribe to the Mindful Productivity Podcast: ️iTunes Spotify GooglePlay Stitcher Come say Hi online! ️ I...
017 | How to Jump Start Your Day
May 21, 2018 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBTired of dragging yourself out of bed every morning? It all changes now. Hear the top things I've been doing each morning to bring momentum and productivity to my days and feel great in the process. The moment you wake up is one of the most powerful moments of your day, let's make it a good one! Subscribe to the Mindful Productivity Podcast: ️iTunes Spotify GooglePlay Stitcher Come say Hi online! ️ Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube Resources & Products: Mindful ...
016 | How to Ignite a Self-Love Revolution with Jenna Teague
May 14, 2018 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBSelf-Love is something we hear about often but how do you actually embrace it and weave it into your life especially when daily chaos never seems to end? Today I am joined by the lovely Jenna Teague, self-love expert and all around amazing human. If you've been left wondering if self-love is for you, you'll leave this conversation KNOWING it's been here for you all along. Learn more about Jenna by visiting her website at www.jennateague.com and make sure to follow her on IG @jennateague ...
015 | 7 Solid Ways to Simplify Your Life
May 07, 2018 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBToday I’m talking about 7 solid ways you can simplify your life because let’s be honest, sometimes we make things WAY more complicated than they need to be. Today’s episode is for you if you’re feeling overwhelmed with doing too much yet not getting much done, want to reclaim a little more time for yourself, and are totally into the whole notion that LESS is MORE but need to figure out a way to turn that into a daily practice. Then keep on listening, I’ve got some tips for you that will help...
014 | How to actually read more books and stay consistent with a reading practice
April 30, 2018 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBLet me guess, you have a desire to read more books this year but….it’s a few months in and you still haven’t read any (or as many as you'd like). In today’s episode, I’m going to talk about some simple ways you can get yourself to read more consistently so you CAN and WILL read more books. Stay tuned if you want to learn: The top reasons that keep most people from reading The biggest thing that prevented me from reading more books and how I changed it Why you don’t need to be a spee...
013 |19 Things I've Learned in the Past 30 Years
April 23, 2018 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBLet's be honest, we're all learning life lessons constantly no matter what age you are but there was something about turning 30 that made me reflect a bit deeper than in years past. After a popular blog post about these lessons I learned, I decided to reflect on them in a little more depth on today's episode. Join me for 19 of the things I had to say now that I'm in my 30s. Subscribe to the Mindful Productivity Podcast: ️iTunes Spotify GooglePlay Stitcher Come say Hi online! ...
012 | How Embracing Your Creative Side Can Uplevel Your Life with Cait Byrnes
April 16, 2018 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBCreativity is so much more than painting things and showing up for art shows. Cait Byrnes joins the Podcast to break down some of the myths of creativity and how embracing your own creative side (whatever that may look like) can help you step into authenticity, happiness, and full on ownership of your life. Learn more about Cait on her website at http://www.caitbyrnes.com/ Subscribe to the Mindful Productivity Podcast: ️iTunes Spotify GooglePlay Stitcher Come say Hi online!...
011 | The Unexplainable Power of Synchronicity
April 09, 2018 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBWe've all had experiences we can't quite explain, instances and moments that somehow come to intertwine and create an outcome that changes our lives forever. Yet we don't always share them because they are so unexplainable. Today I'm sharing with you the somewhat magical story of how I met my husband, how a series of events and even grief brought me to a moment of unshakeable knowing, and how tapping into the synchronous moments in your own life can foster a new form of appreciation and expa...
010: The Power of List Making with Dana Dealy-Reid
April 02, 2018 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBWho knew that lists could not only be fun but also lower your stress, boost your productivity, and help keep you mega organized. Today Dana Dealy-Reid and I discuss all things lists, types of lists, tools for tracking to-do lists, and more! You're going to leave this episode with a list of lists to make. We promise! Make sure to check out Dana's awesome Podcast Plant Daily with Dana. Find all the show notes right here. Find more resources over at SarahSteckler.com Come say hi on Insta...
010 | The Power of List Making with Dana Dealy-Reid
April 02, 2018 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBWho knew that lists could not only be fun but also lower your stress, boost your productivity, and help keep you mega organized. Today Dana Dealy-Reid and I discuss all things lists, types of lists, tools for tracking to-do lists, and more! You're going to leave this episode with a list of lists to make. We promise! Make sure to check out Dana's awesome Podcast Plant Daily with Dana. Find all the show notes right here. Subscribe to the Mindful Productivity Podcast: ️iTunes Spotify ...
009: How to Stay Productive During Times of Stress
March 26, 2018 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBStress happens. In this episode, I walk you through how stress affects your brain, ways to decrease and manage your stress response, and what you can do to set yourself up for productivity and self-care ahead of time. Find more resources over at SarahSteckler.com Come say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler
009 | How to Stay Productive During Times of Stress
March 26, 2018 07:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBStress happens. In this episode, I walk you through how stress affects your brain, ways to decrease and manage your stress response, and what you can do to set yourself up for productivity and self-care ahead of time. Subscribe to the Mindful Productivity Podcast: ️iTunes Spotify GooglePlay Stitcher Come say Hi online! ️ Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube Resources & Products: Mindful Productivity Planner Daily Productivity & Brain Dump Book Dot Grid Journal...
008: Mindful Eating with Certified Eating Psychology Coach Jenny Eden Berk
March 19, 2018 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBJenny Eden Berk is a Certified Eating Psychology Coach, Body image mentor, International Speaker and Bestseller Author of the book, The Body Image Blueprint. In today's episode, Jenny and I chat about what it means to eat mindfully, the importance of listening to your body's wisdom, and she leads me through a mindful eating exercise that you can follow along with. This episode is jam-packed with ways to empower your eating. Learn more about Jenny and her coaching at http://jennyedencoac...
008 | Mindful Eating with Certified Eating Psychology Coach Jenny Eden Berk
March 19, 2018 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBJenny Eden Berk is a Certified Eating Psychology Coach, Body image mentor, International Speaker and Bestseller Author of the book, The Body Image Blueprint. In today's episode, Jenny and I chat about what it means to eat mindfully, the importance of listening to your bodies wisdom, and she leads me through a mindful eating exercise that you can follow along with. This episode is jam-packed with ways to empower your eating. Learn more about Jenny and her coaching at http://jennyedenc...
007: Why You Don't Have to Be Positive All the Time
March 12, 2018 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBLet's be honest, being super positive all the time kind of feels like this weird online cult. Harsh? Maybe. True, also maybe? In this week's podcast, I'm talking about why you don't have to be so positive all the time, the harm in trying to constantly seek happiness, the BIGGEST myths about happiness and positivity, and a solid 4-step process to cultivate more feel-good-ness in your life! Find more resources over at SarahSteckler.com Come say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler
007 | Why you don't have to be positive all the time and why I'm no longer seeking happiness
March 12, 2018 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBLet's be honest, being super positive all the time kind of feels like this weird online cult. Harsh? Maybe. True, also maybe? In this week's podcast, I'm talking about why you don't have to be so positive all the time, the harm in trying to constantly seek happiness, the BIGGEST myths about happiness and positivity, and a solid 4-step process to cultivate more feel-good-ness in your life! Subscribe to the Mindful Productivity Podcast: ️iTunes Spotify GooglePlay Stitcher Come s...
006: Breaking Through Mindsets That Hold Us Back
March 05, 2018 10:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBIn this episode, I'm going to be calling out some of the mindsets that may be holding you back. I'll also talk about some practical ways that you can begin to explore and shift them through an acronym I call AAOCC. Find more resources over at SarahSteckler.com Come say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler
006 |Breaking Through Mindsets That Hold Us Back
March 05, 2018 08:00 - 33 minutes - 32.6 MBIn this episode, I'm going to be calling out some of the mindsets that may be holding you back. I'll also talk about some practical ways that you can begin to explore and shift them through an acronym I call AAOCC. Subscribe to the Mindful Productivity Podcast: ️iTunes Spotify GooglePlay Stitcher Come say Hi online! ️ Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube Resources & Products: Mindful Productivity Planner Daily Productivity & Brain Dump Book Dot Grid Journals ...
005: How to Declutter Your Digital Life & Free Up Mental Energy
February 26, 2018 10:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBIs Digital Clutter taking over your life? Endless emails, a desktop full of PDFs, and even social media cutter. Today I’ll be talking about it all and how you can begin to declutter your digital life and free up mental energy! Grab your free digital clutter checklist on the blog here: https://www.mindfulproductivityblog.com/blog/4-types-of-digital-clutter Find more resources over at SarahSteckler.com Come say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler
005 | How to Declutter Your Digital Life & Free Up Mental Energy
February 26, 2018 05:00 - 32 minutes - 29.9 MBIs Digital Clutter taking over your life? Endless emails, a desktop full of PDFs, and even social media cutter. Today I’ll be talking about it all and how you can begin to declutter your digital life and free up mental energy! Grab your free digital clutter checklist on the blog here: https://www.mindfulproductivityblog.com/blog/4-types-of-digital-clutter Subscribe to the Mindful Productivity Podcast: ️iTunes Spotify GooglePlay Stitcher Come say Hi online! ️ Instagram Fac...
004: Why You Should Go For it Anyway
February 19, 2018 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBI'm here to tell you ALL THE REASONS why you should go for it anyway or why every effort you make actually does matter. We all have something in the back of our minds that we tend to procrastinate or not take action on. No matter what your excuse is I'm here to bring you back to your power and give you some examples of how your beliefs truly do impact your actions and your results. Let's do this! Find more resources over at SarahSteckler.com Come say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler
004 | Why you should go for it anyway
February 19, 2018 05:00 - 26 minutes - 25.6 MBI'm here to tell you ALL THE REASONS why you should go for it anyway or why every effort you make actually does matter. We all have something in the back of our minds that we tend to procrastinate or not take action on. No matter what your excuse is I'm here to bring you back to your power and give you some examples of how your beliefs truly do impact your actions and your results. Let's do this! Subscribe to the Mindful Productivity Podcast: ️iTunes Spotify GooglePlay Stitcher ...
003: How to Establish Clear Personal Boundaries for Mindful Relationships and Time Management
February 12, 2018 10:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBIn this episode, I’ll be sharing the various stages of relationships and friendships, how what we share and our expectations around those things can impact our energy levels, questions to ask yourself as you build new friendships and how to avoid something I call boundary reactivity. I’ll also walk you through the importance of setting solid and foundational personal boundaries and how doing so can boost the effectiveness of your time management. Visit the Blog: https://www.mindfulproducti...
003 | How to Establish Clear Personal Boundaries for Mindful Relationships and Time Management
February 12, 2018 00:00 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MBIn this episode, I’ll be sharing the various stages of relationships and friendships, how what we share and our expectations around those things can impact our energy levels, questions to ask yourself as you build new friendships and how to avoid something I call boundary reactivity. I’ll also walk you through the importance of setting solid and foundational personal boundaries and how doing so can boost the effectiveness of your time management. Visit the Blog: https://www.mindfulproduct...
002 | Outcomes vs. Process & Rethinking Daily Productivity
February 07, 2018 16:15 - 32 minutes - 33.1 MBWhat's more important? The outcome of a goal or the process it took to get you there? It's more complicated than a simple choice but aligning the process to get to your end goal will make you that much more likely to stick to it and make it happen. In this episode, I'm talking about ways to align your goals with your daily actions and we'll be taking a deeper look at whether or not regular to-do lists are really serving you and your productivity. Visit the Blog: https://www.mindfulprod...
001 | Starting from where you are
February 07, 2018 15:59 - 29 minutes - 27.9 MBNo matter what your current goal or situation is, you have to start from the very moment you're in. In today's episode, I share one of the core foundations of mindfulness along with how to bring acceptance and agency into your beginning action steps. Visit the Blog: https://www.mindfulproductivityblog.com Subscribe to the Mindful Productivity Podcast: ️iTunes Spotify GooglePlay Stitcher Come say Hi online! ️ Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube Resources & Products: M...
000 | Welcome to the Mindful Productivity Podcast!
February 07, 2018 15:48 - 10 minutes - 12.4 MBWhat does it mean to be mindfully productive? Mindfulness seems to be a buzz word lately and being more productive seems to be on everyone's priority list but what happens when we combine slowing down with wanting to do more? Welcome to the Mindful Productivity Podcast! In this intro episode, you'll get to know a little bit about me, your host, Sarah Steckler :: extends awkward handshake :: Why did I create this podcast in the first place and what can you expect from future episodes? W...
002: Outcomes vs. Process & Rethinking Daily Productivity
February 07, 2018 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBWhat's more important? The outcome of a goal or the process it took to get you there? It's more complicated than a simple choice but aligning the process to get to your end goal will make you that much more likely to stick to it and make it happen. In this episode, I'm talking about ways to align your goals with your daily actions and we'll be taking a deeper look at whether or not regular to-do lists are really serving you and your productivity. Visit the Blog: https://www.mindfulproduc...
001: Starting From Where You Are
February 07, 2018 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBNo matter what your current goal or situation is, you have to start from the very moment you're in. In today's episode, I share one of the core foundations of mindfulness along with how to bring acceptance and agency into your beginning action steps. Visit the Blog: https://www.mindfulproductivityblog.com Find more resources over at SarahSteckler.com Come say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler
Welcome to the Mindful Productivity Podcast!
February 06, 2018 10:00 - 10 minutes - 7.41 MBWhat does it mean to be mindfully productive? Mindfulness seems to be a buzz word lately and being more productive seems to be on everyone's priority list but what happens when we combine slowing down with wanting to do more? Welcome to the Mindful Productivity Podcast! In this intro episode, you'll get to know a little bit about me, your host, Sarah Steckler :: extends awkward handshake :: Why did I create this podcast in the first place and what can you expect from future episodes? We'l...