Sips of Sunshine

Last week I did a podcast about a new approach to journaling. Whoa. I've been doing it for a week now and it's completely changed the way I journal and how quickly I get to the truth. Enjoy.

Going after big, life-changing (or even smaller) goals can bring out our biggest fears, insecurities and doubts. I learned this journaling exercise from Tim Ferris - it takes about 30 minutes to complete and 100% changed the way I look at my goals, dreams and vision for my life. I hope you like it!

We're all smart, kind, talented, entrepreneurial, etc. in our own ways. This one short phrase helped me reframe how I think about myself and my talents. Hope you like it, too!

This one little trick changed the depth and truth to my journaling. This is a super quick sip. Enjoy!

I'm sharing my daily Sacred Six practice with you in today's episode. These are the 6 things I do (in total they take less than 30 minutes) that set my day up for clarity, productivity, focus and energy. Sending you so many good vibes!

A world with Coronavirus will look different than the world pre-pandemic. Today's episode is about innovation and I'll share a couple of fun stories about innovation in the past and how we resisted it.

You know things are getting wonky when I record an episode with my retainer in (let me know if you can tell...) and I record in bed (rule #1 in this house: no computer on the bed). Lawless times here in Coronavirusland. Today's pod is twofold. We're talking about NOMO and habits. Thanks for listening!

6 weeks into Coronavirus lockdown here in New York, empty streets, empty cafes and empty shops have lost their shock value. Now they feel normal. In fact, I think it will feel strange to be close to people again, walk past a packed restaurant, stand next to someone at a crosswalk... This short pod is about what I see when I walk down an empty street. Love to you all.

You'd think being closer to the end of this journey than the beginning that I'd have more clarity about the future. You'd think. Here's how I'm keeping my energy aligned and my path straight even in the face of uncertainty.

It's easy to keep tabs on what we've lost. Money, freedom, touch, opportunity, travel, weddings...on and on. This episode is about how you can shift your mindset, measure the immeasurable and find forward-looking peace.

If Coronavirus has taught us anything, it's to plan for the unexpected. This podcast is for the person who maintained most or all of their income during COVID-19 and is okay financially during this time, but might not have been okay if they had lost any income. I'm sharing a few tips for how I prepared for this and how you can prepare for the next unexpected situation. With a little planning, you can ride out any storm.

Ep 55: You Are the Biggest, Baddest Floatie: Coronavirus Edition by Amy Ogden

We talk a lot about redefining success, but what about redefining progress? Who says progress is always "up and forward?" Not me. Not anymore, anyways. Let's dive into that together.

You know how you see a movie for the second time and you're much more calm when the main character gets in a pickle? You know they'll ultimately be okay. That's how I look at life - even when the craziest things happen, I know that in the end, I'll be okay. And you will too.

There's so much we don't know right now. So much. I'm struggling with the unknowns like many of you. I was listening to an audiobook tonight that gave me a wonderful way to gain some perspective in this very unknown time. I'm sharing this with you in today's podcast. Sending so much love.

When you feel like everything you have has been taken away, it's a beautiful time to lean into gratitude. This weekend I started a daily gratitude practice and it's giving me peace and calm during this unknown time. Focusing on what we do have versus what we don't is such a wonderful way to calm our minds and lighten our spirits. As we move into our second month of quarantine, I'm sending you all so much love.

I read this piece and felt called to share it with you. Sending so much love this Passover and Easter.

Today's podcast is a little different. We'll talk about your brain's response to isolation, why looking "really far out" is important and why you might be napping more than usual.

We're all quiet with our thoughts more than ever before. I'm using this time to explore journaling and listening to what my spirit has to say. If you're curious about journaling, I offer my method here (pretty late in the episode, but it's there!) and I also talk about how we're each experiencing our own "pain" during this time and how it's all valid. Loving you from afar. xx

This is a strange time and you shouldn't expect to be "yourself" every day. We're all navigating this together and individually. You are allowed (welcomed!) to have a different day, hour, minute and then choose again. This is no playbook. Let's be graceful and flow through this together.

So many of us are dealing with the reality of a financial pullback or worried about the financial future, post-Coronavirus. With everyone staying at home and daily life much more streamlined for the moment, this is a great time to evaluate your expenses. Here's a rundown of the bills I cut, the bills I negotiated and how I'm budgeting during Coronavirus.

Here we are. Somewhere in the middle. The takeoff is over, but the landing is nowhere to be seen and we don't know how long the flight will be. Today's pod is about this space in the middle.

We're in it. No one knows when we'll get to the other side, but this is starting to feel like the middle. Maybe it's messy or maybe it's magic.

If you're looking for the deeper meaning in this and what's being asked of you during Coronavirus, this quick listen might help guide you toward that answer. if you enjoy this Sip of Sunshine, please share it with someone you love.

Ep 42: What if this is happening FOR you? Coronavirus Edition by Amy Ogden

We keep using the word "essential." Essential errands. Essential workers. Let's take a few minutes and talk about what's essential. I definitely plan on editing what comes back into my life post-corona. Be safe and healthy. xo

This is just a season. It's a crazy, wild, never-in-a-million-years-would-we-have-thought season. But it's a season. This short message is for me and for you. Keeping our eyes forward on the bigger picture will surely bring peace and calm during this time.

There's a lot people aren't doing right now - getting together, watching their stocks soar, going to the office. But there is one thing MANY people are doing right now. And if you use this time right, you can spark some magic. Quick listen here.

While we're all living in the time of Coronavirus and the impact it's having on our world and each of us as individuals, I'm here for you. This is the first in my daily podcast series 10 Minutes of Sunshine. Each day I'll share what's on my mind and give you tactical ways to navigate this season. I love you all so much.

Have you ever had feelings or worries that didn't match up with reality? Same. This podcast episode is a quick one about the truth of our very first existence and what it could all mean. There's something magical about getting curious and exploring your past to learn more about your future. Thanks for listening! Visit www.sipsofsunshine.com to sign up for my emails - I send an email anytime a new article is posted (1-2 per month) and please share this podcast with someone you love. xx

Ever feel like you're in a rut? This entire year has felt like a creative rut for me. Blogging, writing and even podcasting has been hard. And then I realized that this isn't a rut, it's a beautiful planting season. Come along with me for this short pod about these times in life that feel quiet and still. Grab a blanket and join me under my tree.

Oh wow. This one is very personal. I saw a quote recently about being stuck in old patterns and I was like "hey! that's me!" Do you ever feel stuck in old patterns? Or just stuck in general? I've had a pretty major ah-hah moment recently about why I was stuck in love and relationships. This pod is all about honoring your past and what it took to get you to where you are, while also letting go of tools that no longer serve you. I hope you enjoy it. Read more at www.sipsofsunshine.com

We're so hard on ourselves (me included!). In this short episode, I'll share a true story with you and talk about breaking the loop of negative self talk and how I started to find peace and confidence.

If you haven't heard of Emotional Bids, get ready for a quick rundown on what they are are why they matter. Relationship researchers have found that people who recognize and respond to emotional bids are much more likely to have successful relationships. By A LOT. Also it's fun to learn new things and engage with people in a new way. Please enjoy this quick Sip of Sunshine with someone you love - thanks as always for listening! www.sipsofsunshine.com

For someone who's not a personal finance expert, I sure do talk a lot about money. In this juicy little pod, I'm sharing the 4 reasons I talk about money so much. Hint: it's not about the money. Love you all to bits. xx Visit www.sipsofsunshine.com for my free financial download and other yummy blog posts about life, love and confidence.

It's time to get really real (I'm doing it with you) about our lives. Are we playing to win or are we playing NOT to lose? If I'm being honest...a little bit of both. I'm shooting for the stars in some areas and totally hanging onto the side of the cliff, just trying not to drop, in others. In this podcast episode, I'll share a few of my biggest fears and my plan for playing to win. Join me!

Here we go. I'm sharing my biggest personal finance regret with you. I just released my first free download on my blog, www.sipsofsunshine.com/financialguide and it's all about personal finances! Today's podcast goes deeper into what I did wrong. Don't be like me. Give it a listen!

Do you ever feel like the bottom could drop out at any moment? Like one wrong move and you could lose it all? I felt that way too, for years. I get it. I'm here to tell you you're safe in life and love. I'll share a few very personal examples of times I felt unsafe in life and love and what I know now to be true.

Does fear stop you from doing new things? I get it. Fear used to stop me, too. This podcast episode will shine a light on fear, take away the control it has over us and give you permission to pursue your passions. Thanks for listening! For more motivation visit www.sipsofsunshine.com. Love you for listening!

Have you ever let something bother you for years? I have. I carried this little emotional wound for years and found out just this week that I had my facts wrong this whole time. None of us are perfect and clearly our minds and memories aren't, either. Take a moment to think about any past grudges or situations and open your mind up - your memory may not be exactly right (I was sure mine was), or you may not see all sides of the story. Either way, it feels really good to find peace with these old wounds and move on.

This is a unique podcast episode. It's all about personal safety and self defense. I was called to record this after a few different stories came together. I hope you'll listen and share it. Stay safe. xo

I'm sharing 5 things I started doing last year that were complete gamechangers. I only wish I had started them sooner. Is there something in your life you're thinking of starting, stoping, trying? Do it now. Don't wait.

Are you ready to crush debt, increase your savings and invest more in 2019? Me too! Here's my easy to follow roadmap to achieve these goals and set yourself up to be at peace with your finances. You can do it!

Ep 23: 2019 Affirmations and My Holiday Wish For You by Amy Ogden

Do you ever wish you had a "future self" to tell you everything you need to know in your 20's? Well here I am! This podcast has a few of my favorite pieces of advice to 20-somethings - from personal finances to body image and income. Check out more on www.sipsofsunshine.com!

This isn't my most upbeat podcast episode, but it's one of my most honest. This quick episode goes into one of my biggest regrets, the lessons I learned and I hope it will give you the confidence to step into uncertainty and away from unhappiness in any area of your life. Visit www.sipsofsunshine.com to sign up for my blog updates and thank you as always for listening!

We all get tossed yes/no decisions every day. Big, small, impactful, no big deal. Most of the time the answer is easy - a quick yes or a quick no. But sometimes we feel guilty saying no. What do we do then? We often say yes, then bring alllll that no energy to the situation. Give this quick episode a listen and join me in my mission to stop saying yes to think I really want to say no to. More inspiration on www.sipsofsunshine.com

Are you stuck in a rut of perfection? This trick might help! I came up with my own quick "decision tree" a few months ago and it's been a game changer. This quick podcast will share what I did, how I did it and how much EASIER life has been ever since.

Do you struggle with jealousy and comparing yourself to others? Yeah, me too. This little tip really helped me reframe how I look at these natural and normal feelings. Check out more on my blog, www.sipsofsunshine.com and thank you as always for listening!

We're often faced with choices. Workout or sleep in. Clean the house or don't. Have that courageous conversation or stay quiet. It's all hard in its own way. Choose your hard. This quick podcast dives into the reality of the "hard" things in our lives to help you make quicker and more rewarding decisions every day. Love you all for listening!

I was interviewed earlier this year on Shannon McLay's podcast, Martinis and Your Money. Shannon was a blast to talk to and we dove into the reality of selling everything I owned and moving to NYC with my entire life packed into about 7 boxes. Hear more at www.sipsofsunshine.com