Mindful Productivity Podcast

Latest Episodes:

100: How Self-Publishing Led me to over $4700 in Journal Sales Jan 27, 2020

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Today is a special episode of the podcast. First of all it’s episode 100! Can you believe it! Secondly, the Mindful Productivity Podcast has reached an amazing milestone. We’ve hit over 100,000 downloads! And that’s thanks to all of you!!

On today’s episode, I want to talk about something that’s near and dear to my heart but also something that so many of you have been screaming for and that’s a behind-the-scenes look at how I published the Mindful Productivity Planner.

I’ll be walking you through how much I spent to launch it out into the world, how I got it on Amazon, and what led to me making over $4700 in sales. This episode is for you if you’re thinking about self-publishing your own journal or planner this year!

Make sure to register for my FREE Masterclass all about Successfully Self-Publishing & Selling Your Journal on Amazon right here!

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099: Blogging & Freelancing Know-How with Amanda Cross Jan 20, 2020

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Are you interested in starting your own blog or freelancing on the side as you build your side hustle? This week Amanda Cross joins the podcast and shares her top tips for how she’s run a successful blog since 2011, what it takes to be a freelancer and a look inside her two new planners that help you simplify your client calls and become an ambitious freelancer!

Join us today for conversation around:

How to stay consistent with your blog and content projects and what Amanda does to keep her ideas organized
Her process and templates for simplifying your client calls, identifying your ideal client, and making sure you’re finding the right fit for the people you want to work with
What it means to be an Ambitious Freelancer and a walkthrough of how she designed her planners and what’s included
What you need to consider if you’re interested in affiliate marketing
Her best advice for bloggers who are just starting out

Learn how to create, format, and self-publish your own journal or planner on Amazon in 60 days or less by joining me in the next round of Publish with Purpose! http://mindfulproductivityblog.com/

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098: Staying Positive & Present with Laura Beeson Jan 13, 2020

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Have you ever wondered how to tap into practical ways to be more positive without all of the trite advice online? This week Laura Beeson of the amazing blog and YouTube Channel, Those Positive Thoughts joins the podcast to share how she stays organized, positive, and productive!

Stay tuned to learn:

The job change Laura made to create a better work/life balance
How she balances with a job with blogging
How having less time actually helps her get more done
The best things to do each month to stay organized and prevent unnecessary stress
How Laura keeps to a morning routine and what she does to set herself up for success
A look inside the creation of her new Positivity Planner full of amazing plant doodles!
The biggest myth about positivity and so much more!

Learn how to create, format, and self-publish your own journal or planner on Amazon in 60 days or less by joining me in the next round of Publish with Purpose! https://www.mindfulproductivityblog.com/

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097: It's about HOW you show up Jan 06, 2020

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It’s a New Year and a new DECADE, welcome to 2020!

This episode has a pretty simple message, let’s get into it!

Join me for the next round of Publish with Purpose and Learn how to Self-Publish Your Journal on Amazon in Less than 60 Days! https://www.mindfulproductivityblog.com/

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096: Annual Review & Closing Ceremony, A Guided Workshop Dec 30, 2019

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Let’s make one thing crystal clear. There are no rules about WHEN you must listen to or take part in this ceremony/guided workshop. It can be December 31st or well into the New Year. You can listen to it after a chapter of your life is ending or just before a new one is about to begin. You can listen to it in July before you get ready for the new school year or when you need to center yourself.

Unnecessary rules are just that, unnecessary.

Before you hit play or keep listening I also need you to know how excited I am for you to listen to this episode.

This workshop was originally created in 2016 when I was just starting my business and when I was still extremely nervous about speaking into a microphone or doing a live workshop. I’m sharing this audio with you today because this is a powerful workshop and I still get messages from people asking me about it and if it will ever come back - so here it is!

It will involve you doing some work. It will most likely require you to hit pause, to get real with yourself, and to ask yourself some big questions.

This used to be part of a larger paid program I offered back in 2017. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to join one of my courses, workshops, or online group programs, this is just the tip of the iceberg.

I also want you to know that you can listen to this in podcast form but you can also watch along with the workshop video and download the PDF Worksheet by going to MindfulProductivityBlog.com/closingceremony

If you find this episode helpful, please share the crap out of it, and leave a written review on iTunes. Thank you!

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095: Strategies to Get Stuff Done & Organize Your Mind with Wendy Neal Dec 23, 2019

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Ready to strategize the way you get things done and organize your mind? Wendy Neal of Wendy Neal Design joins the podcast this week to walk us through her new Organize Your Mind Planner that combines the best productivity strategies into one amazing journal! Tune in to learn: ✅ How Wendy went from Health Coach to Web Designer & Business Strategist ✅ Why bullet journaling just wasn’t cutting it and what she does instead ✅ The productivity strategies she used to design the Organize Your Mind Planner and how it helps you organize your mind and get the right things done ✅ A breakdown of the popular GTD productivity strategy and how you can use it in your everyday life ✅ Ways to manage your mental energy level and avoid mini burnouts as a creative Find the show notes, the planner, and get on the waitlist for Publish with Purpose by visiting https://www.mindfulproductivityblog.com/

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094: 4 Things I Do at the End of Every Year for Self-Reflection Dec 16, 2019

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Do you have a practice to slow down at the end of the year before you transition into the next one? Over the past few years I've done 4 things consistently and today I'm sharing all of them with you in detail. Stay tuned to learn more about:

The new tradition my husband and I have started for New Years Eve
Ways that I use my journals throughout the year to memory keep and keep track of my life progress
The questions and prompts I ask myself at the end of every year to reflect back
The resource from another creative I download every single year

Find more resources by visiting https://www.mindfulproductivityblog.com/

Learn more about my Organize Your Overwhelm: mindfulproductivityblog.com/oyo

Energy Driver & Habit Tracker Spreadsheet: https://www.mindfulproductivityblog.com/energy

Self-Publish your Journal on Amazon in 60 Days or Less inside Publish with Purpose: https://mindfulproductivity.lpages.co/2020-publish-with-purpose-waitlist/

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093: Guiding Yourself through Overwhelm & Toward Mental Wellness with Tarah Ude Dec 09, 2019

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Have you ever left a therapy session wondering what to do next or in between sessions? My guest this week creates resources just for you! Tarah Ude is the creator of the Inspajournal website where she shares mental health resources so you can do the work beyond talk therapy and come back to yourself through powerful healing and self-reflection. Tarah is the author of The Overwhelmed Guide, a wellness resource to help you overcome overwhelm and identify key markers so you can avoid burnout and make time for yourself and what matters most. Stay tuned to hear:

How to make mental health work fun, creative, doable, and practical
The main pillars of mental health work and what Tarah has learned through her own journey through journaling
How to identify and manage overwhelm before it turns into burnout
How to get started with a journaling practice for mental wellness if you're new to the concept

Find more resources and get on the waitlist for the next round of Publish with Purpose to learn how to self-publish your own journal or planner in 60 days or less by heading to https://www.mindfulproductivityblog.com/

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092: Using a Daily Priority Sheet to Simplify Your Days Dec 02, 2019

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Today I'm sharing one of my FAVORITE productivity strategies with you! Using a Daily Priority Sheet is a fantastic way to get more done, build self-awareness around your tasks, and fine-tune your focus in BIG ways!

Today you'll learn:

What a Daily Priority Sheet is and how to use them to your advantage
Complete step-by-step ways to use them and ideas to take it to the next level
The importance of choosing 3 top daily priorities and how long they should take you to accomplish
Ideas for color-coding your day
The importance of tracking what you did over what you have to do
Ways to use a daily intention/mantra

Download your free Daily Priority sheet by going to http://mindfulproductivityblog.com/podcasts-by-episode/92

Join the waitlist for the next round of Publish with Purpose and learn how to self-publish your own journal or planner on Amazon in 60 days or less! https://mindfulproductivity.lpages.co/2020-publish-with-purpose-waitlist/

Learn more about working with me 1:1 as your coach! https://www.mindfulproductivityblog.com/lifecoaching

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So much is possible just by being alive Nov 29, 2019

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This episode doesn't have a number because it's a random bonus episode I felt inspired to create for you. I think that sometimes out of nowhere, out of the blue, we all just need a little reminder that life is powerful and that there's so much potential in the ability to breathe and be alive...

Watch the Claire Documentary on YouTube here

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50 Lists to Make when life feels overwhelming: https://www.mindfulproductivityblog.com/blog/50-lists-to-make-when-life-feels-overwhelming

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🖥️ Get Organized in your business. Watch the free Get Organized with Google Workspace training here.

📒 Learn how to publish your own planner this year. Sign up for Planner Publishing 101.