Smart Habits for Translators
111 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsIf you’re a translator who enjoys learning about habits to improve your business and lifestyle, then this is the podcast for you.
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Episode 10: Finding Motivation
February 11, 2020 07:57 - 41.9 MBIn our last episode, we talked about different ways to organize your to-do list and get it under control. But what if you know exactly what needs to be done, but you’re struggling to find the energy or motivation to do it? You know you have a lot of things on your to-do list, but maybe you feel uninspired, and you have no energy or desire to do the work that needs to be done. So, it's easy to procrastinate or get distracted. We all have days like this! So, today we wanted to talk motiva...
Episode 9: Conquering Your To-Do List
January 28, 2020 07:39 - 72.7 MBThe beginning of the year and that time when you come up with your goals and priorities for the year always seem like a clean slate, right? But give it a couple of weeks, and your to-do list can start to get of control. We’ve all been there! That’s why we wanted to talk about conquering your to-do list and what you can do to prevent it from controlling your life or causing guilt or insecurity about all the things you need to do. Tune in as we talk about how we organize the tasks on our to-d...
Episode 8: Setting Goals for the New Year
December 31, 2019 07:39 - 68.8 MBAs the year is drawing to a close, it’s a good idea to review how things went for you both professionally and personally before you start setting your goals and priorities for the new year. There are so many different ways to do this! You could do your planning on paper, digitally, in your favorite planner (we’re excited to try our Full Focus Planners in 2020!), using an online tool, a mind map, or a vision board… The sky is the limit here! One way of reviewing your year a...
Episode 7: Overcoming Family vs. Work Guilt
December 17, 2019 07:29 - 70.9 MBAs freelancers, we often have a hard time hitting the “OFF” button when it’s time to stop working. Whether you are wrapping up your work day, spending time with family or friends, or taking a much-needed break, it can be hard to stop thinking about work, and that often triggers feelings of guilt. In some way, shape or form, we all experience some guilt as freelancers when it comes to the amount of time we spend in our business and the amount and quality of time we spend with those we love. A...
Episode 6: Healthy Exercise and Nutrition Habits for Translators
December 03, 2019 07:30 - 57.7 MBDo you sometimes find yourself working for hours without proper breaks for movement and healthy meals? Healthy exercise and nutrition habits can be tough for many translators to maintain, because we tend to work long hours in front of the computer. We tend to think of exercise first and foremost, but the truth is that it goes hand in hand with a healthy diet, drinking enough water, getting enough sleep, and many other factors. So, we though that we should talk about exercise and nutrition as...
Episode 5: Reading More When You're Not Working
November 19, 2019 07:17 - 60.5 MBTranslators have to read a lot for work, but for many of us it can be hard to find time and energy to read for pleasure or to learn something new. Yet, reading is crucial for maintaining our language skills, learning new terminology, language style and usage, and becoming better writers. Tune in as we talk about strategies and tips that can help you read more when you’re not working.
Episode 4: Following Up With Leads and Clients
November 05, 2019 07:30 - 51.6 MBWe all know that it’s important to follow up with leads and clients, but this can also be a bit nerve-racking. There’s always the possibility that a client may say “No” to a pitch or a quote we send them for our services, and we all have days when the impostor syndrome gets the best of us. But that’s no reason to avoid this task. Tune in as we talk about strategies and habits that make it easier to follow up with leads and make your efforts more likely to pay off.
Episode 3: Conference Habits
October 17, 2019 06:30 - 114 MBDo in-person networking events fill you with anxiety and stress? Or are you excited to attend the moment you put them on the calendar? Conferences and meetings can be a major source of inspiration and energy for translators (and a great way to meet new colleagues and clients!). But there is so much effort that goes into preparing for these events, not to mention the fact that they can truly be exhausting for introverts or people who prefer not to toot their own horn. Wherever you are on t...
Episode 2: Impostor Syndrome
October 08, 2019 05:30 - 57.5 MBHave you ever doubted yourself, sabotaged your own plans and dreams, and thought that others surely think that you are NOT who you say you are? Have you ever felt like an impostor in a room full of geniuses and experts? Tune in as we talk about Impostor Syndrome and how to overcome that suffocating feeling that you are not enough.
Episode 1: Welcome and Work/Life Clarity
October 01, 2019 05:30 - 58.1 MBIn this episode, we introduce ourselves and talk about the idea and vision behind the Smart Habits for Translators Podcast. We also talk about work/life clarity, why we prefer this term over "work/life balance", and how to set your boundaries and priorities intentionally.
Podcast Trailer
September 14, 2019 21:26 - 1 minute - 2.67 MBWelcome to Smart Habits for Translators! We are excited to bring you our podcast on October 1, 2019.