Mindful Productivity Podcast

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.

Something happens when we truly take time to pause and step away from work and the daily rush of things. The longer we can steep in that space, the more we come to realize what we truly need, what feels best, and the pace we want to set moving forward.Join me on this weeks episode for a cozy conversation around making time for stillness, unplugging, what it means to plan for the future, and things to consider to make the most of your space mentally and physically.In this episode we’ll explore:What it means to pause & the intentional choice to not take actionHow many breaks end up not being breaks at allSimpler ways to find joyIntention setting for the year aheadThings to consider to set your space & mind up for what you truly wantFind more resources over on MindfulProductivityBlog.comStart with the Brain Dump BookGrab the Mindful Productivity Guide Undated PlannerDiscover your Energy DriversPretty Productive LifexoxoSarahSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagr

Do you have a plan for your planners? Should you use more than one? Still stuck on choosing a planner? Let's talk about it! In this episode I'll be sharing which planners I'll be using for the year ahead, how I'll be using them, and talking about the differences in functional planning, memory keeping, brain dumps, and creative planning. Planners mentioned:Mindful Productivity Guide Undated PlannerDaily Productivity & Brain Dump BookThe Simple Standard Project PlannerHobonichi PlannersCome say hello on Instagram @mindfulproductivityblogSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

One of the best ways to stay organized and create structure with your time and mental energy is to map out your month in advance!In this episode we'll be covering simple ways to create a monthly overview in your life & biz so you can stay on top of important projects, get things done, and also create time to reflect and set mindful intentions for the month ahead.We'll be using the pages inside Mindful Productivity Guide Undated Planner as a guide. If you'd like to grab a copy, you can find yours here. Links mentioned during the show:Episode 174: Weekly Pulse Point Check-InsDaily Productivity & Brain Dump BookMindfulProductivityBlog.comGet Your Planner Publishing GuideMindful Productivity Guide Walkthrough on YouTubeCome say hi on Instagram @mindfulproductivityblog xoxoSarahSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

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Your Weekly Pulse Point check-in is a time to check in on your projects and see how far along you are and if you're on track to meet your deadline. It's also a time to check in with yourself and see I what you can let go of: ideas, tasks, certain projects.Today we'll be exploring why check ins are so helpful & how you can get started creating or revamping your own. Much like the human body has a regulatory temperature, our lives and businesses also have a pulse point we can check. Identifying status points help you monitor the overall state of you and your business and help you make changes and adapt as needed. Links mentioned during the show:Daily Productivity & Brain Dump BookEpisode 169: The Simple StandardEpisode 154: Focus ProjectsEpisode 170: How I Use Weekly Theme Days in My BusinessEnergy Driver Habit TrackerPublish Your Own PlannerMindfulProductivityBlog.comCome say hi on Instagram @mindfulprodutivityblogxoxoSarahSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome s

When I started my online business in 2015 I had a lot of assumptions about what I “must do” in order to be successful.I thought that if I wasn’t hitting those $10k months or bringing in a $20k launch that I must be missing some success secret or worse, maybe I wasn’t doing enough money mindset work or was thinking all the wrong thoughts and making the universe give me the wrong things.::big eyeroll::I fell into a lot of “traps” online when I first started my business and I want to talk about them today and also share 21 things that I've done (and not done) in my business to get where I am today.There's a lot of pressure to hit specific milestones as a business owner, but you don't have to do all of them in order to be a legit entrepreneur.View the podcast show notes and mentioned links herePlanner Publishing GuideFind more resources at MindfulProductivityBlog.comCome say hi on Instagram @mindfulproductivityblogxoxoSarahSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on In

Join me for a super casual, random, cozy conversation about setting the pace of your life, melting into things that bring you joy, and finding the sensory things that make you feel cozy at home.Find resources, planners, and more episodes over at MindfulProductivityBlog.comGrab your free planner publishing guide here.Daily Productivity & Brain Dump BookMindful Productivity Guide Undated Weekly PlannerDaily Priority PlannerPocket List PlannerSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

What if this was the year that you didn't set a thousand new goals to reach in order to feel good about yourself? Instead, you can just keep existing and keep track of what you love about life. How does this thought sit with you? Well, in today's episode, I want to explore this with you. I want to have a conversation around our pressure to always be doing more, to always be setting goals, how sometimes self help can be dangerous and not in our best interest, and how we can reevaluate what it means to exist, to be mindful and to be productive.40 Truths to Nourish Your Mind Printable Learn how to publish your own planner: https://www.publishaplanner.com/guide/ More resources: https://www.mindfulproductivityblog.com/Come say hi on Instagram @MindfulProductivityBlogSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

Having Weekly Theme days in my business has allowed me to create more focus and energy management as I work through my focus projects. It's less about what each day is and more so the permission and container each day provides that allows me to truly focus on one thing at a time without feeling as scattered or distracted by other equally as important priorities.Join me for this episode where I'll be walking you through some of my current theme days, how they help, important considerations, and some ideas for better managing your own time and energy.Full transcript can be found on the show notes page here.Create your own 4x6" Pocket Planner during our next LIVE round inside Publish with Purpose. Grab the Planner Publishing Guide here.Find more resources, planners, and printables over at MindfulProductivityBlog.comxoxoSarahSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

Productivity is often overcomplicated. Build a giant system, find the perfect online tool, make it look appealing. There's an expansion in coming back to simplicity, an allowance that encourages us to escape the never-ending cycle of perfectionist planning and instead, lets us surface the tasks we need so we can take sustainable action.In order to be productive we must be aware of 5 things which we'll be covering in this podcast episode, they are:The Simple Standard is simply this:What is taking up space in your mind? (Clarity)What do you want to accomplish? (Outcome)What are the tasks needed to reach that outcome? (Actions)What kind of effort will those tasks require from you? (Energy)When do you need to complete them by? (Time)I can't wait to walk you through this process and remind you of how simple productivity can actually be.Additional Resources:The Simple Standard PlannerLearn how to publish your own plannerSay hi on Instagram @mindfulproductivityblogSend us a textFind more resources ove

Let's talk planning! Today I'll be breaking down the overview of how I use big picture planning, weekly planning, and daily capturing to stay on top of tasks, goals, and mental energy!Find more resources over at MindfulProductivityBlog.comLinks Mentioned:Daily Productivity & Brain Dump BookMindful Productivity GuidePretty Productive LifePublish with PurposeSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

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Let's re-think how we plan for the month ahead! Ever get stuck in the pre-planning zone? Where should I start? There are so many things I need to do, aaaah! In today's episode, I'll be walking you through the 4 pillars and questions you need to ask yourself to create a more realistic and sustainable monthly plan for your life and business.Grab the Mindful Productivity Guide Undated PlannerGrab the Daily Productivity & Brain Dump BookGet on the waitlist for Pretty Productive Life Find more resources at MindfulProductivityBlog.comxoxoSarahSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

It's about high time we talk about doing things your way in your business. Join me and special guest Melanie Knights as we dive into a lovely conversation around what it means to be an entrepreneurial outlaw. Melanie is a self published author, business mentor and host of the podcast Entrepreneurial Outlaws. She describes her work as the entrepreneurial intersection of strategy, spirituality and self inquiry where she supports creative folks in building successful, aligned and soul fulfilling online businesses while breaking the rules. Melanie is an advocate for building businesses that serve your lifestyle, encouraging you to develop and nurture strategies which allow you to mold your business around your life, rather than trying to fit yourself into a box. Her deep love for the storytelling found in Country, Americana and Folk music continues to inspire her work and has paved new and exciting paths for her business as she continues to break molds and challenge the status quo of online business.Find the

Today I want you to take a deep breath and come on an audio journey with me so we can calm your mind and hopefully dispel some of the overwhelm or dread you're feeling.It's normal and human to get to a point where the world in general feels like a lot. Which is why it's so important to incorporate mindfulness exercises and prompts into your life to restore your mind and calm your nervous system.I'm about to walk you through 18 lovely reminders, about the world, about humanity, about yourself that will allow you to reframe a few things and hold space for what you need this week.These reminders won't solve everything but they can be so lovely to come back to from time to time.Find more resources over at MindfulProductivityBlog.comGet the planner: https://www.mindfulproductivityblog.com/planner Get the brain dump book: https://www.mindfulproductivityblog.com/bdbLearn how to publish your own planner: https://www.publishaplanner.com/guide Come say hi and tag me on Instagram @mindfulproduct

When was the last time you REALLY checked in with yourself, your needs, wants, and what life is currently throwing at you? This is so helpful and you are going to feel so much better about what to do next after listening to this episode.Find all of the questions and prompts from today's episode by visiting the show notes over at MindfulProductivityBlog.comLinks mentioned during the show:Episode 39: 5 Powerful Questions to Refocus Your IntentionsFinding Your Way Guided JournalDaily Productivity & Brain Dump BookThe Slow PlanCome say hi and tag me on Instagram in your stories or in a post so I can say hello @mindfulproductivityblogSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

Hello friends! I'm returning this week to share some behind the scenes update, how my launch went, what it was like hosting my first online event with 22 speakers, AND some important things to consider when it comes to "turning your life around."Links mentioned during the show:Publish with PurposeMindful Productivity GuideDaily Productivity & Brain Dump BookCome say Hi on Instagram @mindfulproductivityblogFollow along on TikTok @mindfulproductivity Send us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler