Episodes
Today I'm sharing 7 things I've done recently that have influenced my mindset, joy, and overall life outlook. I hope they inspire you, too! Find more resources over at SarahSteckler.com Come say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler
Published 03/01/24
Published 03/01/24
It’s a new year I’ve decided that I need a lot more structure in my life. Today we’ll be going over what’s working for me with my evening routine, how I decided the structure of it all, and things I ask myself each night to make it work, including: Why I decided I needed an evening routineQuestions I asked myself to decide where to startDefining the chunk of my eveningHow to feel relaxed, restored, and ready for the day aheadThe breakdown of my current evening routine & what's workingI'd...
Published 01/29/24
How do you choose your goals for the year ahead? In this episode we'll explore: Considering where your goals are coming from3 things you need to do before you commit to a goalGoals you should set first3 main types of goalsThe Get-Out-of-Goal-Free cardYour Goal SOB StoryGrab the Energy Driver Habit Tracker --> Take a look at the Simple Standard Project Productivity Book ---> Listen to the Monthly Mini Goals episode here --> Find more resources over at SarahSteckler.com Come say...
Published 01/22/24
What are the best ways to navigate weeks in your life and biz when it feels like EVERYTHING is hitting the fan all at once?! Well I've got some tips for you. In today's episode we'll be covering 5 areas of frustration and best practices for handling them. These include: Where to aim your fan when shit gets frustratingNavigating Tech Issues & my NO PANIC PolicyNavigating Conflict & examples of how I provide support for unhappy students (it happens to everyone)Navigating...
Published 10/11/23
Tired of feeling stuck, judged, and down on yourself? Yeah wtf, let’s change that! Today I’m sharing a list of “permission slips” to give yourself in your life and biz. We make too many rules for ourselves, destroying our happiness and progress all at once. Let’s carve a path forward that feels better! Find more resources over at SarahSteckler.com Come say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler Grab your Free Planner Publishing Guide -->
Published 08/21/23
Life transitions can be a real struggle and it's not always easy when we don't know the timeline of things. Uncertainty, self-doubt, and despair can move in pretty quick. Today I'm talking all about transitions, what are they, why they are temporary, and most importantly how you can best navigate them and move forward. Find more resources over at SarahSteckler.com Come say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler Grab your Free Planner Publishing Guide -->
Published 08/14/23
Let's talk about Project Organization! If you're feeling overwhelmed this is a great episode to help you capture your ideas and get organized. I'll be sharing: How to capture and categorize project ideasProject categories and considerationsThe difference between passive and active projectsOngoing vs. one-off projectsHow I setup projects inside of NotionIdeas for surfacing, filtering, and sorting projectsMindset shifts that help tasks become less overwhelming Support the showFind more...
Published 05/23/23
Business changes, they gotta happen when they need to happen. In today's comeback episode I'll be sharing: The burnout I'm still coming out of and what it's been likeWhat I no longer want to be a part of in the online business spaceThings I'm changing in my business model moving forwardHow I'm changing my pricing structure and how I notified studentsHow I'll be shifting the support level I provideThe importance of building a business around your energy capacityA reminder that we're all always...
Published 04/20/23
A vulnerable scattered episode on being human during stressful times, working through mental health struggles, and accepting where you are. I'm excited for the new year but I'm going to take my time as I enter this next chapter :) Come say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler - I'd love to know you listened to the show. Find more resources, episodes, and transcripts over at sarahsteckler.com Grab the ever popular Brain Dump Book on Amazon here --> Learn how you can publish your own planner...
Published 01/07/23
Welcome to another Cozy Conversation inside of the MPP! Today I'll be sharing: How I've been managing (and not managing) stress as we gear up for a big move right in the middle of the holidaysForecasting your stress and mental energy capacity into bite-sized chunksDecision making your micro choices so you can avoid the burden of decision fatigueRe-creating the magic of the holidays as an adult and the distinction of pre-made structure vs. creating foundations as a business ownerIf you enjoy...
Published 12/14/22
Let’s get back to basics and talk about simple and effective ways you can manage your time and energy, and get things done sustainably in your life and business! Find productivity and notion resources over on SarahSteckler.com Grab your copy of the Brain Dump Book! Grab your free planner publishing guide here --> Come say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler xoxo Sarah Support the show
Published 09/19/22
We're back with another Cozy Conversation! This week I'm talking about: The mindset and perspective shift I had recently that got me into 6 different summits & bundlesWhere we give our energy to and the power of not engagingRunning your business your wayWhat we actually need to hear to do the things we know we need to do Grab your free Planner Publishing Guide --> Say hello on Instagram @sarahsteckler Find more resources over at SarahSteckler.com ----My favorite business program WAIM...
Published 09/13/22
Let's have a cozy conversation about: What I learned from taking a "summer sabbatical" from InstagramMaking things in your business work FOR youThe pressure to email or not email your list when things happen in the world - and what I'm doing moving forwardSetting Intentions and sharing what mine are for September! Share your thoughts with me over on Instagram @sarahsteckler Grab the free planner publishing guide here: https://www.publishaplanner.com/guide/ Grab your copy of the Daily...
Published 09/05/22
Setting goals doesn't have to be complicated or take months to reach your desired outcomes. Today let's talk about setting mini monthly goals you can do in a day to increase your joy, energy, and life outlook. If you want a boost in your confidence, self-efficacy, and want to celebrate some wins, this episode is for you! Let's get into it! Check out my Monthly Mini Goals & examples in the show notes here --> Grab your free Monthly Mini Goals Printable here --> Tag me on...
Published 07/25/22
Want to publish your own journal or planner this year? You might have a lot of questions like: How can I self-publish my own planner?Where can you publish planners online?Will there be a bunch of overhead expenses to get started?How can I get my planner in front of enough people?How much inventory will I need?Do I need to use confusing and time-consuming software to format my pages?These were all the questions I had before I self-published my first planner in 2018 and there was hardly any...
Published 07/13/22
Hey friends! In this chill episode I want to update you about my summer sabbatical plans, how I'm decluttering my home, and ways I want to life a more simplified life. I hope it inspires you! Read the transcript on the blog here -> Grab your free planner publishing guide. Get started with the Brain Dump Book. Find more resources over at sarahsteckker.com xoxo Sarah ---Publish your own journal or planner on Amazon!Now through July 22nd you can save $200 when you enroll in Publish...
Published 06/25/22
What kinds of self-care do creative entrepreneurs really need? Jenni Kowal is the founder of Anytime Creative and creator of the Self-Care Adventure Cards that she successfully launched and fully funded on Kickstarter within the first 24 hours! Tune in to hear: How to manage overwhelm as a creative entrepreneur and ideas for creating a self-care corner in your homeWhat inspired Jenni to create the Self-Care Adventure Cards and how the development of them evolvedWhat helped her run and launch...
Published 06/13/22
This week I'm actually going to be sharing recent live replay recording of a call that I did inside of my program, Pretty Productive Life. This is a program where I have created a complete notion system to help you stay organized with your task and project management, create content, manage your mental wellbeing, and so much more. And now through the end of 2022, every other week, I'm doing a live call on Friday where we either do Journal prompts or we do a weekly pulse point check in....
Published 05/27/22
What happens when you find yourself in a cycle of burnout and unsustainable commitments in your business? How might you break free and make a change so that you can not only keep your head above water but also love how you work and get things done? Anne-Sophie Pelletier joins the podcast today to share her story of how she navigated through creating and changing a business model that just wasn't working for her. In this episode Anne-So shares: What made her realize traditional productivity...
Published 05/09/22
Checking in... a quick message for you.... Say hello on Instagram @mindfulproductivityblog Free Planner Publishing Guide Find more episodes and resources over at MindfulProductivityblog.com Support the show
Published 05/02/22
Lately I've noticed that it doesn't take much to upset my nervous system, put me on edge, or drain my energy. I've been finding lots of joy in coming back to simplicity, embracing quieter days, and finding happiness in the smaller everyday moments. In today's episode I'll be sharing 9 ways you can bring joy back into your days and some fun activities to try for the season ahead. Read the full transcript and show notes on the blog here Learn how to publish your own journal or planner Join...
Published 04/25/22
Enjoy this special episode where Lori Crawford of the Improviding Life Podcast interviews me. We talked about what it means to be more human, enjoyment and practices to be more present, and everything in between.  Listen to Lori's Improviding Life Podcast Learn how to self-publish your own journal or planner Setup Your Simple Life Dashboard in Notion Come say hi on Instagram @mindfulproductivityblog and @improvide.with.lori xoxo Sarah Support the show...
Published 04/18/22
Today Lori Crawford joins the show and we discuss improviding, making live more livable, and new ways of incorporating mindful presence into your daily life. Lori Crawford is an embodiment guide currently embodying her first go at motherhood.  She helps people like you, navigate overwhelm so you can access more ease and choice in your day to day lives allowing you to live life reconnected to what and who matters most to you. What if productivity was less about output and more about...
Published 04/11/22
What does it mean to bring attention to your current life pace? How might slowing down and truly pausing allow you to bring insights into how you continue to move forward in your business? In this week's episode we'll explore:  What it means to slow down to speed upHow to create a routine slow down practice to pause and reflect4 Simple questions to ask yourself when you take a pauseHow slowing down can help you take smoother and more sustainable and focused actionHow our perception of time...
Published 04/06/22