Cultivate What Matters

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075: Your Cultivated Summer Series | Back-To-School Rhythms Aug 07, 2023

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In today's episode, we once again find ourselves on the precipice of another seasonal transition. Fall is just around the corner, friends! We're diving into tips for transitioning well, so you can set yourself up for success as we embark on back-to-school season. Whether you are preparing for the back-to-school shift or just looking to refresh your rhythms for the fall, we are here to help you prepare well, get organized, and make it fun. We're so grateful to walk with you today!

Time Stamps:

00:00 - Welcome

00:56 - What Alli's Loving

01:35 - What Kelley's Loving

02:45 - Back-to-school transition

08:15 - Seasonal transition

09:30 - Ending summer and starting fall well!

11:15 - Prepare Well

14:30 - Get Organized

18:30 - Make it Fun!

19:36 - Encouragement for the Week

// Resources in this Episode //

Mini Daily Habits Notepad: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/products/mini-daily-habits-notepad-apricot?_pos=3&_sid=fc625e647&_ss=r

Season by Season Daily Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/academic-planners

Intentional Weekly Planner Notepad: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/products/intentional-weekly-planner-notepad?_pos=8&_sid=7ab0cb2a4&_ss=r

Weekly Refresh Planner Notepad: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/products/weekly-refresh-planner-notepad?_pos=4&_sid=1fc65efa2&_ss=r

Weekly Rhythm Ideas for the Season (FREE download!): https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0194/2855/files/SBS-Ideal-Weekly-Rhythms_8-5x11_0b7b31f8-66cd-47c4-8ff8-9a4de2cae17d.pdf?v=1685113923

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074: Your Cultivated Summer Series | How to Harness Summer Energy for Your Goal Progress Jul 31, 2023

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Today's episode you'll learn 3 tips to harness that delightful summertime energy. During a season that propels us forward, we're sharing ways to be proactive with our time and intentional about the season ahead. Don't let summer come and go! You can cultivate what matters right where you are and begin to savor your summer a little bit more. We're so grateful to walk with you today!

Time Stamps:

00:24 - Welcome

0:53 - What Casey 's Loving

02:06 - What Kelley's Loving

04:27 - Summer Energy

07:28 - First things first: a brain dump!

10:41 - Map it Out

12:05 - Put your Plan in Motion

14:26 - Encouragement for the Week

// Resources in this Episode //

The Minimal Mom: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMinimalMom

How to Have Fun with Your Goals Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/067-your-cultivated-summer-series-how-to-add-more-fun/id1446902533?i=1000616619107

PowerSheets Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/pages/what-are-powersheets

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073: Your Cultivated Summer Series | Goal-Setting On the Go Jul 24, 2023

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Today's episode dives into goal setting on the go. Many of us have the opportunity to travel or take a vacation in the summer, but what do we do about our goal setting when we're away? How about our habits? In this conversation you'll learn some practical tips and a fresh perspective for your time away this summer. We're so grateful to walk with you today!

Time Stamps:

00:24 - Welcome

01:20 - What Emily's Loving

02:05 - What Kelley's Loving

05:04 - Progress doesn't have to be even across the board

07:00 - Cultivating what matters is bigger than tracking habits

10:15 - Travel is an opportunity for your goals

12:30 - Steps for cultivating intentional trips

35:30 - Encouragement for the Week

// Resources in this Episode //

PowerSheets Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/pages/what-are-powersheets

Heirloom Traditions Paint: https://www.allinonepaint.com/

Heirloom Paint Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/943960095775605

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072: Your Cultivated Summer Series | Longing for a Summer that Looks Different than What's in Front of You Jul 17, 2023

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Today's episode investigates what to do when you're longing for a summer that looks different than what's in front of you. While this reality can be tough, it does give us the opportunity to grow through seasons that don't look exactly as we hoped! Join us as Casey and Kelley help you lean in and make the most of what lies ahead. We're so grateful to walk with you today!

Time Stamps:

00:24 - Welcome

01:35 - What Casey's Loving

02:30 - What Kelley's Loving

06:00 - When summer looks different than your expectations

12:25 - Personal examples

17:52 - Resiliency

21:30 - Steps for resiliency

35:30 - Encouragement for the Week

// Resources in this Episode //

PowerSheets Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/pages/what-are-powersheets

Building a Resilient Life by Rebekah Lyons: https://www.amazon.com/Building-Resilient-Life-Adversity-Strength/dp/0310365392/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1RBOM6BLDBXI6&keywords=building+a+resilient+life+rebekah+lyons&qid=1689341998&sprefix=building+a+resilient+life%2Caps%2C115&sr=8-1

Goal School Premium: Available each quarter at cultivatewhatmatters.com

Option B by Sheryl Sandberg & Adam Grant: https://www.amazon.com/Option-B/dp/0753548291/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=plan+b+book+adam+grant&qid=1689342115&sprefix=plan+b+book+ad%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-4

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071: Your Cultivated Summer Series | How To Celebrate Wins Jul 10, 2023

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This week, the team's all here! All four of your summer series podcast co-hosts are chatting about our wins for the first half of the year, and we're sharing our not-so-wins. We don't love the word "fail" around here, so instead, we're sharing how we've "tripped forward". In addition to celebrating wins, today you'll hear about what's not working in our 2023 goals, and hear how we plan to pivot for the year ahead.

Join Emily, Casey, Alli, and Kelley for a special episode of Your Cultivated Summer, full of inspiration, encouragement, and a little extra joy.

// Resources in this Episode //

Mid-Year Refresh Worksheet: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0194/2855/files/PowerSheets_Wildcard-4.75x8-MidYearRefresh.pdf?v=1656081815

PowerSheets Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/pages/what-are-powersheets

The One Thing by Gary Keller: https://www.amazon.com/Surprisingly-Extraordinary-Results-bestselling-Paperback/dp/B08L589JK3/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1688668783&sr=8-1

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070: Your Cultivated Summer Series | How to Have a Mid-Year Refresh for Your Goals Jul 03, 2023

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We are officially at the mid-way mark of 2023, and it's the perfect time for a refresh! Today we reflect on the past 6 months and cast a vision for where we're going in the next 6 months. Grab your PowerSheets or a blank journal, your favorite pen, maybe a snack and a fun drink, and let's get started!

// Resources in this Episode //

Mid-Year Refresh Worksheet: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0194/2855/files/PowerSheets_Wildcard-4.75x8-MidYearRefresh.pdf?v=1656081815

PowerSheets Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/pages/what-are-powersheets

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069: Your Cultivated Summer Series | Going Beyond Surface-Level with Family Jun 26, 2023

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Today's episode addresses going beyond surface-level with family and friends. Many of us spend time with extended family while on vacation, and while family dynamics can be complicated, we often desire to bring the same intention we've found with our goal setting and other aspects of our lives to our extended-family relationships. Listen in as Emily and Kelley give you some practical tips and a fresh perspective for your time together this summer. We're so glad you're here!

Time Stamps:

00:24 - Welcome

01:23 - What Emily's Loving

02:00 - What Kelley's Loving

04:28 - What Going Beyond Surface-Level Means

08:19 - Why It's So Important

17:13 - Practical Tips + Ideas

26:21 - Encouragement for the Week

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068: Your Cultivated Summer Series | Summer Screen Refresh Jun 19, 2023

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Today's episode is all about how to refresh your digital screen time this summer with Alli from Team Cultivate. We live in a digitally connected world, and screens are a natural part of our lives. From work to fun, connection with friends and family to learning from strangers on the internet, we can't escape technology! Listen in as Alli and Kelley discuss practical strategies to refresh your screen time routines for summer months. We're so glad you're here!

Time Stamps:

00:24 - Welcome

02:06 - What Alli's Loving

03:24 - What Kelley's Loving

04:01 - Summertime Screen Time

06:29 - The Five W's of a Screen Refresh

07:33 - The Who

10:07 - The Why

14:21 - The What

00:00 - The When

17:41 - The Where

25:28 - Encouragement for the Week

// Resources Mentioned in this Episode // — Butterfly Paper Company: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheButterflyPaperCo — The Tech Wise Family by Andy Crouch: https://a.co/d/4LsvToo

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067: Your Cultivated Summer Series | How to Add More Fun to Your Goals This Summer Jun 12, 2023

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Today's episode is all about how to add more fun to your goals this summer with Casey from Team Cultivate. Learn how to add a dash of fun into your goal setting and simply enjoy your cultivated summer a little bit more. Even if your idea of fun isn't roller coasters or big parties, you probably still wish you had more time for things you enjoy. These tips are perfect for you if fun means curling up with a good book or taking a week off and traveling the globe. Seriously, big or small—it's fun we're after here—whatever that means to you! Let's talk about how to add more fun to your goals this summer! We're so glad you're here!

Time Stamps:

00:23 - Welcome

01:29 - What Casey's Loving

03:00 - What Kelley's Loving

04:01 - What is "Fun"" (and how to be intentional about it!)

06:58 - Tip #1: Seek Out The Fun

17:53 - Tip #2: Mix It Up!

22:02 - Tip #3: Invite Someone Into Your Goals

26:09 - Tip #4: Celebrate Your Wins

32:20 - Tip #5: Add A Touch Of Rebellion To Your Goal

36:54 - Encouragement for the Week

// Resources Mentioned in this Episode //

— *NEW* Daily Goals Sticky Notes: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/products/daily-goals-sticky-notes

— The Power of Fun by Catharine Price: https://a.co/d/3OOPuB3

— Essentialism by Greg McKeon: https://a.co/d/0oF2IKf

— (Blog) How To Have Fun With a Goal Along The Way: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/blogs/cwm/how-to-have-fun-with-a-goal-along-the-way

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066: Your Cultivated Summer Series | Cultivating What Matters With Kids Around Jun 05, 2023

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Does cultivating what matters with kids around feel like a summertime challenge? Many of us have kids home from school in the summer, too. And while this can feel like a challenge when it comes to making progress on your goals, we hope today's conversation will give you some practical tips and fresh perspective on making this a memorable and meaningful season for everyone in your family - while still making progress on what matters!

In this episode, Emily Thomas shares fun ways to bring your kids into your goals, create ripple effects of intentional change, and teach your loved ones to cultivate what matters, too. We're so glad you're here!

Time Stamps:

00:23 - Welcome

01:13 - What Emily's Loving

02:11 - What Kelley's Loving

04:15 - Cultivating What Matters with Kids Around Overview

05:48 - How to what get to the root of what truly matters

07:46 - How to break it down into actionable (yet realistic!) steps

09:05 - How to live it out with joy and freedom

10:13 - Encouragement for Moms

12:31 - Practical Examples

// Resources Mentioned in this Episode //

— New York Times Crossword Book: https://a.co/d/4734Lme

— Amazing Sanity-Saving Cord Holders: https://a.co/d/a9Vu7Ul

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