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I'm not a financial advisor; Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Devin: What is your superpower?Lauren: What is my superpower? I think I am a mission-driven growth catalyst.Transforming the nonprofit sector starts with empowering its leaders. Gratitude Network, under the leadership of Executive Director Lauren Reilly, has revolutionized nonprofit growth by offering leaders of organizations serving children a robust fellowship program. This unique accelerator equips them with tools to scale their impact globally.Gratitude Network's fellowship program combines executive coaching, a mini-MBA curriculum, and a global peer network. As Lauren explained in our interview, "Organizations that go through our program grow 3x on average after working with us. They grow revenue by almost 40% and, one year post-fellowship, serve an additional 2,300 children on average."Lauren's passion for creating systemic change is deeply rooted in her career as an educator. Early on, she recognized the inequities in education systems and sought innovative solutions. “I wanted to show students what it was like to be a CEO,” she recalled, describing her transition into the nonprofit sector. Gratitude Network provided her with the business acumen she needed to scale her ideas. Within five years, her nonprofit grew 26-fold, serving 21,000 children and collaborating with over 100 Fortune 500 companies.Now, at the helm of Gratitude Network, Lauren's vision is to amplify this impact. She aims to sustain and expand the organization's global network, ensuring that fellows continue to benefit from support long after completing the program. “We're fixing a broken nonprofit sector,” she said. “By supporting Gratitude, donors aren't just helping one organization—they're creating a leveraged social venture with outcomes year after year.”Gratitude Network is a beacon for nonprofit leaders striving to accelerate change. With Lauren's leadership, the ripple effect of their work promises to transform communities worldwide, one leader at a time.tl;dr:* Gratitude Network empowers nonprofit leaders with tools like executive coaching and a scale-up curriculum.* Lauren transitioned from education to nonprofits, scaling impactful ideas into sustainable, thriving organizations.* Fellows in the Gratitude Network's program average a 3x growth and serve 2,300 more children annually.* Success at Gratitude stems from system building, postmortems, and clear KPIs to drive measurable impact.* Lauren encourages dedicating 20% of time to strategic thinking to achieve long-term organizational growth.How to Develop Being a Mission-Driven Growth Catalyst As a SuperpowerLauren's superpower lies in being a "mission-driven growth catalyst." This unique ability allows her to inspire and execute change, transforming innovative ideas into scalable, impactful ventures. She empowers changemakers to evolve into effective business leaders while amplifying their impact.Lauren exemplified her superpower while working with Practice, a nonprofit in New York City. Recognizing the potential of using college students to mitigate summer learning loss for 1.1 million children, Lauren built systems and training programs to scale the initiative. Within five years, the organization grew to serve over 50,000 students annually, showcasing her talent for creating processes that drive large-scale change.Tips for Developing This Superpower:* Analyze Success: Regularly reflect on what is working well. Identify the specific steps and actions that led to success and document them.* Create Systems and Processes: Design repeatable systems for achieving desired outcomes. Train team members to implement these processes at scale.* Set and Track KPIs: Develop key performance indicators aligned with organizational goals. Monitor progress monthly and adjust to meet growth targets.* Carve Out Time for Strategy: Dedicate 20 percent of your time to think about long-term growth and innovative ideas rather than just day-to-day execution.* Engage Teams in Postmortems: After every project or milestone, review outcomes—good or bad—to identify lessons and refine processes.By following Lauren's example and advice, you can make "mission-driven growth catalyst" a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileLauren Reilly (she/her):Executive Director, Gratitude NetworkAbout Gratitude Network: Founded in 2014, Gratitude Network is a leadership development non-profit that improves the lives of children and youth around the world by accelerating the community impact of social entrepreneurs. Gratitude Network offers a 12-month virtual Fellowship focused on leadership and organizational growth, featuring personalized coaching, a scaling curriculum, peer learning sessions, and networking events. Since its inception, Gratitude Network has supported over 200 Fellows across 82 countries. Post fellowship, these Fellows have increased the number of children they serve by 2.7X and boosted their revenue by an average of 38%. The program is highly competitive, with over 1,500 applicants annually vying for just 30 fellowship spots. At Gratitude Network, we don't just give a person a fish or teach them to fish—we help them build sustainable fishing ponds. By empowering social entrepreneurs with the tools, skills, and support to create sustainable solutions, we enable them to drive lasting change that ripples through their entire communities. This way, their impact grows, benefitting future generations.Website: www.gratitude-network.orgCompany Facebook Page: fb.com/gratitudenet/Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/the-gratitude-network/Other URL: www.gratitude-network.org/donateBiographical Information: Lauren Reilly is a results-driven professional with a proven track record in growing and scaling non-profit and social impact organizations. She assumes the Executive Director role at Gratitude Network after having run SuitUp, a college and career readiness organization, for the past six years. As the first employee and inaugural Executive Director of SuitUp, she grew the organization 26x over 5 years, serving over 21,000 students and raising over $3M. Prior to this, Lauren served as a board member and Chief Learning and Program Officer at Practice Makes Perfect, where she played a key role in growing the organization 10x over 5 years. Her background includes impactful roles as a Teach for America alum and NY certified teacher, teaching high school and middle school in the Bronx and Harlem.Lauren's accolades include the Gratitude Network Fellowship, SOCAP Fellowship, Student Success Network Fellowship, NYU Senior Leaders Fellowship, and graduation from the Goldman Sachs 10KSB program. She was also recognized as a finalist in the NYC Imagine Awards in the Rising Star and Excellence in Leadership categories. Notably, Lauren was honored by the Obama administration as a White House Champion for Change for her pioneering work in summer learning. She was one of 17 women-led organizations to undergo Santa Clara's GSBI incubator. Lauren holds a Master's degree in Education from Fordham University and a Bachelor's degree in History from Vassar College. Her contributions have been featured in publications such as Chronicles of Philanthropy, K12 Drive, Manhattan Lifestyle, News12 and more.Personal Facebook Profile: fb.com/lauren.elizabeth.7399Instagram Handle: @thegratitudenetwork/Support Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include FundingHope, Azolla, Abby and How to Make Money with Impact Crowdfunding. 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What We Do // Week 6 // We Recognize His PresenceMatthew 28:16-19 NIV 16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted.18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”Matthew 28:19 NIV…And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”Hebrews 13:5-6;8 NIV 5 Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.” 6 So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid.  What can mere mortals do to me?” … 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.1. Carve Out Time Matthew 6:25-34 NIV 25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? 27 Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life? 28 “And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. 29 Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 30 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you of little faith? 31 So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?' or ‘What shall we drink?' or ‘What shall we wear?' 32 For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.1. Carve Out Time  2. Choose Your StandingEphesians 6:10-14 NIV 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then…1. Carve Out Time2. Choose Your Standing3. Cultivate Your ListeningJohn 10:27-28 NIV 27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. Psalm 23:4 NASB 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for You are with me;1. Carve Out Time2. Choose Your Standing3. Cultivate Your Listening

How do personal and professional commitments impact an entrepreneur's ability to plan for the following year?It's time to talk about the importance of forward planning to make the most out of the upcoming year. Carve Out Time for Strategic PlanningMajor organizations set aside dedicated time for strategic meetings and retreats. As entrepreneurs, we too need to step back from day-to-day operations to focus on the big picture. Schedule these sessions now, earmark them on your calendar, and hold yourself accountable.Define Clear, Measurable GoalsIt's not enough to just aim for growth; you need specific, attainable targets. Break down larger goals into actionable items—like acquiring a set number of new clients or implementing a new software. This helps your team understand their role in achieving the company's success.Communicate and Get Buy-In From Your TeamYour team should be in sync with your plans and goals. By providing clear, understandable objectives and the "why" behind them, you ensure everyone is working towards a common goal. This collaborative approach can transform your business by getting everyone pulling in the same direction.An entrepreneur's success is heavily dependent on clear, well-communicated goals and team buy-in. Planning now, rather than waiting until January, sets a strong foundation for the upcoming year. Running a business doesn't have to run your life.Without a business partner who holds you accountable, it's easy to be so busy ‘doing' business that you don't have the right strategy to grow your business.Stop letting your business run you. At Harper & Co CPA Plus, we know that you want to be empowered to build the lifestyle you envision. In order to do that you need a clear path to follow for successOur clients enjoy a proactive partnership with us. Schedule a consultation with us today.Download our free guide - Entrepreneurial Success Formula: How to Avoid Managing Your Business From Your Bank Account.This episode is brought to you by PureTax, LLC. Tax preparation services without the pressure. When all you need is to get your tax return done, take the stress out of tax season by working with a firm that has simplified the process and the pricing. Find out more about how we started.Copyright 2024 Glenn Harper https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/

It's week 4 of the Summer of Success Series on The Kim Gravel Show and this week I'm breaking down how I carve out small moments of joy for myself in my crazy, hectic life.  We're all so busy. It's easy to feel overwhelmed and never make time for yourself. I'll show you what I do to identify and prioritize the small yet profound moments, routines and objects that bring me joy throughout my day. These are the things that help keep me grounded, focused, and feeling motivated. This is a short but powerful episode that can have a huge impact on your wellbeing if you let it. So tune in to the Summer of Success and let's start carving out time for joy every day.  Do you want to hear your voice on the show? Call me and leave me a voicemail at 404-913-6460 and let me know why you love who you are!   There is BONUS CONTENT in our free newsletter so make sure to subscribe at https://www.kimgravelshow.com New episodes of The Kim Gravel Show drop every Wednesday at 6pm EST. Join my Love Who You Are movement at https://lwya.com Connect with Me: YouTube Facebook Instagram TikTok                                          Website Support our show by supporting our Sponsors: ZOCDOC is a FREE app and website where you can search and compare highly-rated, in-network doctors near you AND instantly book appointments with them online. Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/Kim and download the ZocDoc app for FREE. Then Find and book a top-rated doctor today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the occasion of World Hindi Day, observed on 10 January 2024, SBS Hindi spoke to Pallavi Singh, a volunteer Hindi teacher at South Asian Hindi School, Kogarah, about the joys of volunteering.

Holidays are around the corner and we're serving up some golden advice on how to find time for fitness in your jam-packed schedule!

Are you struggling to find enough time in your busy schedule to effectively market your business? As a small business owner, it can often feel overwhelming to balance your marketing efforts with all of your other responsibilities. However, there are unconventional strategies that can help you carve out the time you need to promote your business. In this article, we will explore five unique techniques to manage your limited time and prioritize your marketing tasks. From automating and delegating to leveraging collaboration, you will discover actionable tips that can make a significant impact on your marketing efforts. By implementing these unconventional methods, you can overcome time constraints and make marketing a priority. So, let's dive in and uncover the secrets to effectively carving out the time you need to market your business.,

We spoke with Coach Kevin Washington who, highlighted the importance of having experienced coaches who have played the game before. The value of having a solid support system was discussed, while emphasizing the impact of having a supportive family and circle of friends. The conversation then shifts to personal development, focusing on character building through conversations about current events and community engagement. The importance of finding passion and exploring different interests is emphasized, along with the need for humility and freedom of expression. The description also mentions the presence of resources for student athletes at a particular institution and the missed opportunities if there is no player development person to connect with them on a personal level. Chapters:00:00:00 A Conversation With A Coach: From Academics To Football00:04:41 Keeping Them Humble: The Importance of Diversifying Interests for Athletes00:06:37 Carve Out Time for New Adventures: Debunking the 'No Time' Excuse for Student Athletes00:08:40 Developing Character, Conversations, and Community: Uncovering the Path to a Fulfilling Career00:13:49 Connecting Faith and Life: Embracing Opportunities to Practice What I Preach00:16:44 From Player to Coach: The Value of Experience and Perspective00:19:04 Building a Winning Circle: Who's In Your Corner When the Game is Over?00:20:34 From Mashed Potatoes to Regular Eating: A Culinary Journey and Back00:24:13 Ed Jones: Putting the Podcast on Steroids!Watch our episodes on YouTube by SUBSCRIBING To Our Channel ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt4_jEC4--5s9gwxNsqEjrg?sub_confirmation=1 FREE Download 7 Ways To Best Prepare Your Student-Athletes For The Transition: https://getpaidwithpodcasting.podia.com/checkout/cartApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-the-ball-with-jonathan-jones/id1507204404Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5iHeNCVhaU0e3qeWiksySK?si=52baa2b34840487cFollow Beyond the Ball with Jonathan Jones:Twitter: ➡️ https://twitter.com/JonathanJSpeaksInstagram: ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/beyondtheballmedia/TikTok: ➡️ http://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanjonesspeaksLinkedIn: ➡️ https://www.linkedin.com/company/go-beyond-the-ball/

Can creativity and a community of like-minded souls propel your journey as an artist? This special episode of Mind Over Medium brings you the inspiring story of Marissa Huber, the brilliant artist and co-creator of the Instagram community Carve Out Time for Art, a thriving group of 33,000 creatives. Our conversation is an intimate reflection on Marissa's journey, how she owned her creative life, empowered others through her art, and embraced her identity amidst challenges.In this dynamic narrative, Marissa unravels the challenge of blending passion with profession. Her journey into the surface pattern design industry, riddled with rejections and triumphant victories, is sure to touch your heart. We delve into strategies for juggling multiple roles, maintaining focus, and setting realistic goals. Marissa also shares her unique approach towards coaching, and how it helped her refine her identity and empower others.Finally, we explore a theme that resonates with many artists - the imposter syndrome. Marissa shares her personal experiences of feeling judged and her battle against this self-doubt. We engage in a candid discussion about systemic discrimination in the art world, its impact, and the importance of acknowledging it. As we approach the end, we touch upon the challenges of staying motivated, especially in a post-COVID world. Tune in for an enriching conversation, guaranteed to inspire you to own your creative journey and push your boundaries.You can connect with Marissahttps://www.marissahuber.com/https://www.instagram.com/marissahuber/If you would like to market your work with ease grab this handy tool I made for you Here.  

It's the time of year when kids head back to school. When many of us find ourselves living in new locations. Or having the opportunity to move back into a regular routine.   This makes it the perfect time to reflect on how we want to spend our time and energy in the coming months. So today I'm sharing 5 questions to help you evaluate what matters most and how you want to spend your time, so that you can set some healthy boundaries and determine what you will say yes to and no to in the coming weeks. Can't wait to chat with you! Better Together, Christine   MENTIONS Help the podcast grow. Leave a show review: https://milspousemastermind.com/show Other episodes: Ep 59. Too Much On Your Plate? My #1 Productivity Tip to Reclaim Your Schedule Ep 147. How to Carve Out Time for What Matters   FEELING STUCK? WATCH THE FREE CLARITY WORKSHOP: https://milspousemastermind.com/workshop JOIN THE FREE COMMUNITY https://milspousemastermind.com/community FEELING OVERWHELMED? WHAT MATTERS MOST WORKSHEET: https://milspousemastermind.com/values  DESIGN A LIFE YOU LOVE: https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel CRAFT A LIFE WITH PURPOSE: https://morethanamilspouse.com UNSTUCK COACHING: milspousemastermind.com/unstuck

Hey there, it's Allison Hare, your go-to hype woman! Guess what? Your dreams are right there, waiting for you to grab 'em! I just dropped a no-BS podcast episode that'll shake you out of that "I can't" mentality. Let me tell you, those big dreams of yours? They aren't impossible – it's all about the micro changes, baby! So stop overthinking and waiting for the perfect moment – the time is NOW! I'm here to push you past those excuses and self-doubt. Say goodbye to that guilt, it's time to prioritize yourself and unleash your potential. Trust me, it won't be easy, but together, we'll ignite that fire inside you and make those dreams come ALIVE. Ready to step up? Book a call with me and let's make it happen!

Life is busy! Each day has a list of things that need to be accomplished for work and around the house as well as to keep up family relationships. We have enough things to keep ourselves busy 24/7. I can relate to the frenetic pace of Jesus' ministry here in Mark's gospel, however, Jesus shows us that our relationship with God needs time too. I am learning that I have to carve out time to be with God, it doesn't just happen naturally, I have to intentionally carve out time to be alone with God. I meet with Him in the shower and and I listen to his word while I iron clothes. This is what works for me and what I've learned from Jesus is that if he could carve out time to be with the father, then so can I.

Erin helps Single Moms. She does that through simplicity strategies, money movement, and mindset work.In this episode Erin focuses on her story with mindset work and what taking time for herself has brought into her life. The goal is for you to see how important and beneficial it can be to take time for yourself, Friend.Connect with us on instagram @soulmothercommunityJoin the community by going to www.soulmothercommunity.com Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/infraction/summer-strut Click to Send a Text.

Anyone else have a hard time creating time in your busy schedule for self-care?Today's Guest, Alyssa Wolff of The Unbusy mom Podcast, is an expert on de-stressing your #momlife so you can handle the kids you already have, get quiet time to yourself, and crush your goals with ease - without locking yourself in the closet for alone time

Welcome to the More Than A Milspouse Series! You are more than a milspouse, friend. You have something unique and valuable to offer the world.    And yet you feel stuck in a lifestyle that seems to be holding you back and keeping you stressed, frustrated and unfulfilled.   You dream of a future after military life when you can finally find the right job, the forever home, happiness, and finally pursue your goals and dreams.   This series will help you tap into your unique purpose and potential as a military spouse. You'll walk away knowing how to create a life that inspires you today. A life filled with more meaning, and less overwhelm. A life that allows you to trade your frustration for fulfillment, and your isolation for a life of impact.   You ready?   It's one thing to know your purpose, it's another thing entirely to integrate it into your everyday life. Today we're discussing how to practically carve out time for what matters most to you.   Let's do this!   Better Together, Christine   MENTIONS More Than A Milspouse Series Workbook Join The Free Milspouse Mastermind Community MilSpouse Purpose Playbook: How to Find & Craft a Life with Purpose As a Military Spouse   FEELING STUCK? WATCH THE FREE CLARITY WORKSHOP: https://milspousemastermind.com/workshop JOIN THE FREE COMMUNITY https://milspousemastermind.com/community FEELING OVERWHELMED? WHAT MATTERS MOST WORKSHEET: https://milspousemastermind.com/values  DESIGN A LIFE YOU LOVE: https://milspousemastermind.com/growthwheel CRAFT A LIFE WITH PURPOSE: https://morethanamilspouse.com UNSTUCK COACHING: milspousemastermind.com/unstuck LEAVE A SHOW REVIEW: https://milspousemastermind.com/show

Time is a barrier to many when it comes to reaching their goals. I work with busy professional Mums and I am a busy professional Mum - I understand the demands and pressures that life throws your way.But in this episode, I want to explore what this statement "I don't have time" actually means and give you some tips on how you can carve out more time to achieve your goals.If you want to join the Mum Boss @ Home Community you can do that here: https://themumbossmethod.com/mumbosshome/If you want to know more about my coaching visit my website:The Last Diet Club1:1 CoachingInstagram at: https://www.instagram.com/themumbossmethod/Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/chrissie.hillercoach/Or check out the video recording of this Podcast here on my Youtube ChannelGet The Mum Boss Method Self-Care Journal here: https://amzn.eu/d/3MQ9VkUEmail: chrissie@themumbossmethod.com

Rosie Andrews' debut novel The Leviathan is rooted in her passion for history and she tells us how she was inspired by the like of Thomas Hobbes to create page-turning historical fiction that's relevant to readers today. And Rosie tells us why she abandoned her first unpublished historical fiction novel because she felt that it lacked an authentic voice.

What is the most precious resource we have? Is it water? How about petroleum? If you think about the question from a business perspective, maybe it is people. Welcome to the MOORE Leadership Moment, where you'll learn research-based and experientially learned leadership principles and best practices for communication, personal growth, productivity, professional development, and success. In this episode,  we'll discuss why a leader's most precious resource is time.#YourLeadershipGuide,KimLead ConfidentlyExpand InfluenceAchieve Significance"Drop me a text now—I'd love to hear from you!" “When students are led well, they learn well.”Website: http://www.kimdmoore.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimdmooreYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EducationalLeaderThe views shared in the Educational Leadership Moment are solely mine and do not reflect the positions of my employer or any entity within the local, state, or federal government sectors.

Do you need to Carve out Time for Mental Wellbeing Activities? It can look like that is the right thing to do. But have you noticed how guilty you feel if you don't do it. Or maybe even if you miss a day. But what if you saw that your wellbeing was already inside you. What if you saw it was only a thought away. Join me as I explore this from a new perspective. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/clare-downham/message

SUMMARY   Paul Mayo joined the Air Force and chose to be a missileer upon graduating from the USAF academy.  He shares a tidbit of how life underground can be while operating missile silos and how he decided to transition out of the Air Force after 5.5 years of service.     Paul's spouse is currently serving in the Air Force and approaching 20 years of service. This is one of the reasons Paul chose to leave the service. The various geographical assignments each would have while serving would keep them apart.  In 2008, Paul transitioned out of the military with the help of the Transition Assistance Program and joined his wife in England.   His civilian career path started in England where he worked as a director of team programs at a youth centre.  A move back to the US, lead Paul and his wife to Travis Air Force Base where Paul utilized the services of a military and veterans staffing agency called Bradley Morris to enter the oil and gas sector.  A slowdown in the oil sector and a move to Boston lead Paul to a business development role at Globe Composite Solutions.  He is now based in Hawaii and continues to work for ESCO Technologies subsidiaries - Globe Composite Solutions, Westland Technologies and Vacco Industries.     EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS   00:01:45 – 00:07:24: Paul shares his Air Force career as a missileer and his decision to transition out of the military to become a “trailing spouse.”   00:07:25 – 00:19:04 Follow Paul's career path starting in England as a director of programs at a youth centre, on to California where he joined the oil and gas sector before taking a business development role with Globe Composite Solutions in Boston. Paul continues to play a role in the ESCO group of companies from his home in Hawaii.    00:19:05 – 00:20:10 Paul and Gene discuss finding balance.     Your Move   Show resources: The military offers an amazing path for learning and moving up but no such clear path for moving out. Each person has to take the lessons from service and make the decision to retire when the time is right for them. How they synthesize the courage, competition and coordination the military teaches will determine their ability to succeed. You've had guides along the way. Will those same guides serve you through this very different transition? This book will help you answer that question: genemoran.com/make-your-move/    Get all the resources from this episode on genemoran.com/e39    Connect with Paul Mayo https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-mayo/ Link to each service's Transition Assistance Program: https://www.dodtap.mil/dodtap/app/home Bradley Morris  - https://www.bradley-morris.com/ Paul partnered with them to land great jobs with MiSWACO job (2011) and Globe Composite (2019) Former employer:  Mi SWACO, a Schlumberger Co - https://www.slb.com/companies/m-i-swaco Current Companies (all ESCO subsidiaries): Globe Composite Solutions - https://www.globecomposite.com/ Westland Technologies - https://westlandtech.com/ VACCO Industries - https://www.vacco.com/   Pre-order your copy of Million Dollar Influence: How to Drive Powerful Decisions through Language, Leverage, and Leadership at www.milliondollarinfluence.com     

Christina & Marissa go into how to stay on track with your fitness while working from home. They'll discuss time management techniques, making sure to carve out time to eat, and how to improve your sleep habits for more productive days! (0:00) - Intro (2:55) - Not Being Able To Get Up From Your Desk (7:15) - Time Management (11:40) -Carve Out Time to Eat & Drink Water (16:48) - Schedule Your Week! (20:40) - Move While You Work (25:16) - Improving Sleep Habits (28:33) - Turn Off Notifications! (31:04) - Boundaries Follow us on Instagram: @barbelllifestylepodcast Hosted by: @marissaroyfitness & @christilynnfit Producer: @shane_spellman

  How do you do it all? How are you able to make time for cooking/exercise/health/appointments? This is something I get asked about a lot. Like annoying a lot. But really what folk are asking is: HOW DO YOU CARVE OUT TIME FOR YOUR HEALTH & SELF? And I GET IT. I have twin babies, a 3-year-old, a business, an important relationship, a community and world I care about, a house, hobbies and my health and soul to take care of. So in this week's podcast episode, I am sharing with you how I carve out time for myself. My health, my body, my healing. If you are struggling to make time for your own health - this is a MUST LISTEN!     Do you want to create more energy & a flatter belly with ZERO food drama or BS? Then click here to book your (super chilled) Zoom call with me to find out more!   Resources mentioned Find out more about working with me HERE Listen to 6 habits busy people NEED podcast  HERE Leave me an iTunes review HERE

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In this episode, Kim Brame of Enterprising Homeschool Mom shares why it's very important to define what your success looks like in your business.Get your free Carve Out Time for Your Business BlueprintJoin the conversation in the Enterprising Homeschool Mom CommunityInterested in working with me? Let's ChatConnect on Social Instagram , Facebook, Pinterest Are you struggling to balance your family, your work, and your kids? You're not alone.This cheat sheet will help you to structure your life around your business and homeschool all at once. Click The Link To Downloadhttps://kimbrame.gumroad.com/l/downloadcheatsheet

In this episode, Kim Brame of Enterprising Homeschool Mom shares 3 capacity traps that homeschool moms who are starting and growing a business must avoid in order to have the time, energy, and capacity for their business and life responsibilities.Get your free Carve Out Time for Your Business BlueprintJoin the conversation in the Enterprising Homeschool Mom CommunityInterested in working with me? Let's ChatConnect on Social Instagram , Facebook, Pinterest Are you struggling to balance your family, your work, and your kids? You're not alone.This cheat sheet will help you to structure your life around your business and homeschool all at once. Click The Link To Downloadhttps://kimbrame.gumroad.com/l/downloadcheatsheet

Hi Friends and welcome to JOY IS NOW! The podcast where we take a psychologically minded look at life. I'm your host Lisa Anderson Shaffer, coach, consultant, and resident psych enthusiast.I am excited to host: for a THESE THREE THINGS segment discussion, artist, connector, and creative instigator for the Carve Out Time for Art community and co-author of the beautiful book, The Motherhood of Art, MARISSA HUBER. She says, "Figure it out along the way. One step at a time. Like driving through a foggy road, you'll see the road when you're there."TRUTHListen in, it's a good one!This has been JOY IS NOW with me, Lisa Anderson Shaffer, LMFT. You can find me for hire at LISAANDERSONSHAFFER.COM along with patronage support for this podcast and my daily practice journal, THESE THREE THINGS. You can also follow along with my musings at @lisaandersonshaffer on Instagram.A special thanks to my affiliate friends at OSEA - the makers of clean seaweed skincare. Save 10% on your OSEA purchase with code JOYISNOW.A BIG high five to Graham, from the bookkeeping team at Bench. Graham keeps this business in tip top shape with his mathematical superpowers. Let Graham be your books avenger at Bench. JOY IS NOW is listener supported. When you buy through shared links, we may earn an affiliate commission.LISA ANDERSON SHAFFER, LMFTNEWSLETTERBOOKPATRONAGEINSTAGRAMEPISODE LINKS:MARISSA HUBERTHE MOTHERHOOD OF ARTCARVE OUT TIME FOR ARTTIKTOK @MARISSAHUBERART INSTAGRAM - MARISSAINSTAGRAM - CARVE OUT TIME FOR ARTSupport the show (https://www.lisaandersonshaffer.com/products/p-a-t-r-o-n-a-g-e)

Hi Friends and welcome to JOY IS NOW! The podcast where we take a psychologically minded look at life. I'm your host Lisa Anderson Shaffer, coach, consultant, and resident psych enthusiast.I am excited to host: for an EMOTION segment discussion, artist, connector, and creative instigator for the Carve Out Time for Art community and co-author of the beautiful book, The Motherhood of Art, MARISSA HUBER. We talk PLAYFULNESS as it pertains to the creative process, parenthood, and mental health.Listen in, it's a good one!This has been JOY IS NOW with me, Lisa Anderson Shaffer, LMFT. You can find me for hire at LISAANDERSONSHAFFER.COM along with patronage support for this podcast and my daily practice journal, THESE THREE THINGS. You can also follow along with my musings at @lisaandersonshaffer on Instagram.A special thanks to my affiliate friends at OSEA - the makers of clean seaweed skincare. Save 10% on your OSEA purchase with code JOYISNOW. A BIG high five to Graham, from the bookkeeping team at Bench. Graham keeps this business in tip top shape with his mathematical superpowers. Let Graham be your books avenger at Bench.JOY IS NOW is listener supported. When you buy through shared links, we may earn an affiliate commission.LISA ANDERSON SHAFFER, LMFTNEWSLETTERBOOKPATRONAGEINSTAGRAMEPISODE LINKS:MARISSA HUBERTHE MOTHERHOOD OF ARTCARVE OUT TIME FOR ARTTIKTOK @MARISSAHUBERARTINSTAGRAM - MARISSAINSTAGRAM - CARVE OUT TIME FOR ARTROSS GAY THE BOOK OF DELIGHTSSupport the show (https://www.lisaandersonshaffer.com/products/p-a-t-r-o-n-a-g-e)

In the career trajectory of female physicians, we constantly feel the need to do more to be successful. Whether that's seeing more patients, having more on our daily agenda, or working harder for an equal salary. But what if all this extra work is coming at the expense of much needed, well-deserved rest?    If we don't actively prioritize periods of rest, and we don't take pauses, we're setting ourselves up for failure.    How do you know if you're missing out on opportunities for rest? What are the facets of rest we often ignore, but need to focus on?   In this episode, we're going to talk about how to deliberately plan for rest, and practical ways to bring rest into work day.      Three Things You'll Learn In This Episode    How to get the most out of the schedule you negotiated forA beautiful schedule filled with vacation days and four-day weeks is only great if you make use of it. Are you squandering much-needed rest time and overworking when you don't have to?    Why staying in one place can actually be good for usWe're conditioned to be on the lookout for the next big opportunity, but what if plateaus and status quos are exactly where we're supposed to be for rest and efficiency?     The power of deliberate breaks throughout the dayHow do you set up micro-breaks throughout your day, and allow yourself time to protect your physical, mental, and emotional health?

several years ago, marissa & heather combined forces to support mother artists & create a much-needed community on instagram. artists themselves, they were learning how to set aside tradition or opinions of others, and go after their own creative pursuits while being working mothers. soo many conversations and uplifting love shared between creative caregivers, artist takeovers, interviews and hashtag challenges. (they even created a global directory on their website: carveouttimeforart.com) last year, their book, the motherhood of art hit bookshelves, continuing the support and conversation. most recently, they have started a patreon podcast called the creative instigators! enjoy this extra sweet conversation full of all the raw realness of mother artists, art journeys, boundaries, knowing yourself, an important litmus question, prioritizing, furthering your art through education, goals, passions, going for it...thunderstorms...and so much more. enjoy, enjoy! (make sure to enter the giveaway)GIVEAWAY!!! marissa & heather have graciously offered to send a copy of “the motherhood of art” to one of you! to enter, let us know your favorite part of the episode,  or the biggest takeaway at ONE of these FOUR places (extra entries if you leave a comment at two or all four).leave a comment on this podcast episode in apple podcastsleave a comment on the youtube videoleave a comment on my instagram postleave a comment on this episode blog post (below)*** enter the giveaway by friday june 25th (thx marissa & heather!)LINKSinstagram: @carveouttimeforartpodcast & patreon membershipbook: the motherhood of artwebsite: https://www.carveouttimeforart.com/marissa's instagram: @marissahubermarissa's website: marissahuber.comheather's instagram:  @heatherkirtlandartheather's website: heatherkirtland.comLEAVE ME FEEDBACK: - what should i talk about next?  let me know in the comments below. - did you enjoy this episode?  if so, leave me a review!CONNECT WITH ME:katrinaberg.cominstagram @katrina.bergemail: k@katrinaberg.comjoin my SWEETlist (my email list)

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Do you feel like you can't truly rest until all the work is done?Do you feel like you can't play until all the work is done?Do you have work spinning around in your mind when you are in a place where you are not at work and you want to be fully present and engaged?Do you want more joy in your life but you're struggling to find the joy?In this episode, I explain that sparking joy in our lives isn't a luxury, it's a necessity. I encourage you to consider the thing or things that spark joy within you and to be deliberate about including the practice of those activities in your life. It might be as easy as dancing a little bit every day in your kitchen.For more information, please visit: www.karasteinconaway.com/podcast

Today’s FITPRO Session Podcast gives you 5 Steps to plan your FITPRO success in 2021, and make your goal a reality. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why you need a plan to bridge the gap between your goal and reality The importance of reverse engineering your goal to create clear actionable tasks that lead to your goal Why you never need to FEEL motivated in order to take action towards your goal Read the show notes S6E2: 5 steps to plan your FITPRO success in 2021 Timestamps: 0:30 Welcome to Season 6 Episode 2 of the FitPro Sessions Podcast: 5 steps to plan your FITPRO success in 2021 2:00 The 5 steps provide a strategy to follow 5:30 Start with the end in mind and have a deadline 12:40 Where focus goes, energy flows 15:46 Which weekly and daily actions do you need to do to get the goal? 19:00 How to reverse engineer a launch for a new FITPRO business package 25:00 The Holy Grail Social Media Planner Training WATCH HERE 29:40 Carve-Out Time to stay consistent 33:00 If you didn’t get to step 3, you didn’t want the goal 36:45 Motivation Vs Discipline 42:00 Press Play now 47:00 Applying the 5 steps to everything we do as a recipe Message us … m.me/ParallelCoaching Or Comment in the Inner Circle FB group Join our Parallel Coaching Inner Circle with other fitness professionals like you https://www.facebook.com/groups/parallelcoachinginnercircle/ 5 steps to plan your FITPRO success in 2021 Start with the end in mind Weekly and Daily Actions Carve Out Time Motivation vs Discipline Start and Press Play Now Want to kickstart your fitness business? Kick-Start Your Fitness Business And Start Helping More People. (Without Any Overwhelm And Guessing What To Do) Our Fitness Business Kickstarter is a course and mentorship for Fitness Professionals who want to: ​Kick-Start into fitness with confidence. ​To package up their knowledge and help more clients… Learn how to get clients and keep them! ​While building a business that supports your dreams and lifestyle—not someone else’s. Click the link below to find out more and join thousands of FItness Professionals start their business with clarity and confidence https://revision.parallelcoaching.co.uk/fitness-business-kick-starter-details Dedicated to More Hayley “plan your FITPRO success” Bergman Parallel Coaching P.S. You can also find us on the following platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parallelcoaching Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ParallelCoaching Twitter: https://twitter.com/ParallelCoach YouTube: http://bit.ly/2F1Z1bs Download all FitPro Session Shownotes: HERE Listen on Itunes: http://bit.ly/itunes-fitpro-sessions Download on Spotify: http://bit.ly/spotify-fitpro-sessions --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fitpro-sessions/message

December and especially school break can be stressful. Here are a few ideas to avoid the worst of it and come out on the other side alive and thriving!Get on the same team: Communicate early and often. Make sure to share the load! (That means if your spouse does the bulk of the Christmas work--presents, planning, food, etc.--lean in and pursue being helpful and being with her or him.Carve out time: Make sure you and your spouse block out time for the things you want to do--together, with each other, and all alone. (Don't feel guilty that you need some alone time. And, help your spouse get some too.)Have some goals: Do something productive. Or do something fun and productive.Don't shoot for perfect: This one is self-explanatory, but so hard to actually do. Offer yourself some grace!A special thank you to our Australian listeners. In your honor, we have a Stat of the Week all about Christmas spending in Australia! Enjoy (no matter where you listen from.)As always, thank you for listening! We hope you enjoy this episode, and if you do please take a moment to share the podcast with a friend who might be encouraged by this conversation or who just needs a good laugh at our expense.

In this episode, Marissa Huber and Heather Kirtland - founders of Carve Out Time for Art - discuss their new book, building a community and their individual journeys as artists. "In 2015, I was just frustrated that everybody was saying like I couldn't do anything for myself! I did the 100-day project and ended up making more art than before, even after I became a mom. It opened my eyes in a lot of ways. I was more efficient and more focused." Our two guests discuss how they balance life as mothers and artists. We also chat about what inspired them to start doing artist interviews within the Carve Out Time for Art Community. Join us and get the behind the scenes info on their book titled The Motherhood of Art, which serves as a resource for artists who balance motherhood and creative pursuits.

In your life’s journey, it’s important to celebrate all of the successes you meet along the way. Big or small! That’s what today’s guests Heather Kirtland and Marissa Huber of Carve Out Time for Art talked about on this episode of the podcast. Heather and Marissa share the story of how they met and how this led to them writing a book together. The two share why you should use your free time to be creative. Heather and Marissa give their advice on how to find what you love to do. They also chat about finding your non-negotiables in life and carving time for those each day. (This episode was pre-recorded on March 18, 2020) What’s in this episode: How Heather and Marissa got connected and decided to create a book together How they learned to stay calm amidst the chaos  What they do to encourage people to use their free time to be creative  Enjoying the process of the goals that you’re working toward Their advice to someone who doesn’t know what they love to do Giving yourself permission to do what you want How to stay grounded and ignore the voices in your head Celebrating your small wins when you have them What their non-negotiables are Figuring out what’s right for you and your family Their advice for adapting to the current new normal The process of how their book came together Creating external accountability to stop you from avoiding your goals Why you should take more chances and embrace your “badass rejections”  About Heather:Heather Kirtland, an artist, received a BFA in painting from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Heather currently teaches encaustic workshops and is focused on her own studio practice. She was awarded The Maryland State Arts Council Grant and was a resident artist at The Holt Center. Most recently she has become a West Elm Local artist. Her work has been exhibited throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, abroad in Italy and Wales, and has appeared in Modern Rustic magazine and Country Living UK. The Make-A-Wish Foundation and Montessori school have commissioned her work, as well as many private collectors. Heather recently moved from Baltimore to a more rural part of Maryland where she lives with her husband and two children and their dog. When she is not painting, she loves to read, run and encourage other mothers to find a creative outlet through a project she co-founded with Marissa Huber; Carve Out Time for Art. About Marissa:Marissa Huber is an artist, connector, and creative instigator for the Carve Out Time for Art community and co-author of “The Motherhood of Art” which will be published April 2020. She works primarily in water-based mediums, digital drawing, and occasionally attempts linocut printing and silk dyeing. Her work is influenced by the colors, patterns, or plants spotted in daily life that may record a memory or fleeting moment. Her work has been featured at Brooklyn Art Library, HGTV Magazine, Design Love Fest, Minted, Create! Magazine, and Makers Movement. Her greatest joy (besides her kids) is connecting with kindred spirits over an experience, a funny story, or shared dreams and feeling positively lit up. She believes in taking her dreams quite seriously, but tries not to take herself too seriously. She lives in South Florida with her (painter) husband, two kids, and mom. Connect with Heather and Marissa:Website | Instagram | Facebook | Heather’s Website | Heather’s Instagram | Marissa’s Website | Marissa’s Instagram Links:The Motherhood of Art by Heather Kirtland and Marissa HuberLoving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life by Byron Katie and Stephen MitchellEssentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg MckeownThe Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level by Gay HendricksA Prayer for Owen Meany by John IrvingHarry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7) by J.K. RowlingDaybook: The Journal of an Artist by Anne Truitt Hope you’ve enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you’ve extracted from this episode to make a positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media. You can find me @amytangerine on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you’re enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You’re doing great. I’m Amy Tangerine encouraging you to celebrate the small wins.

This podcast was recorded back in late February before the Coronavirus upset our world. While some of our comments about an April tax filing deadline are certainly no longer relevant, the value of taking time to “Go Deep” is still relevant. Maybe our current “shelter in place” lifestyle will afford us an opportunity to carve out time for less distractions and more focus.

MJ & Paige learn the secrets to making magic happen through an internet friendship that now has a book to its credit. Our first interview show with Marissa Huber and Heather Kirtland of Carve Out Time for Art.

  I am so excited to welcome Marissa Huber and Heather Kirtland to the show! Marissa and Heather are both artists and they also created the amazing site Carve Out Time For Art. The mission of COTFA is to empower people to stop dreaming and start doing! From 2015-2016 they posted an artist/mother interview a week and they are now releasing their book, The Motherhood of Art Book in April! This is such an amazing resource and I wish I would have had this when I had my first child. Marissa and Heather are shining a light on a topic that affects so many women in the arts. Through their site and book, they are creating conversations that are allowing people to live their best life and create community. “Women and new mothers are constantly encountering the message that they can never do anything for themselves once they have children. This conversational book is like brunch with girlfriends, offering you friendly advice, community encouragement, and tips on carving time out for creative endeavors. Meet women who not only defied the "no more time to be an artist" stereotype, but found motherhood gave them focus, confidence, and efficiency in their art and creative endeavors.”   This is a majorly EMPOWERING episode for anyone rejecting negative societal expectations placed on them from "you can't be an artist and have kids", "you have to give up everything for your kids" to "in be an artist you must be __________". None of these statements support artists rather they pass judgment and leave a narrow window for what an artist can be.   In this episode, we cover a ton of great info including: -not feeling guilty for making time -organizing time -parenthood leading to becoming a more efficient creator -our stories on how to adapt to a new schedule -how we made time for art   RESOURCES: I Like Your Work Podcast Studio Planner Instagram Submit Work Money Bootcamp- Use code ILIKEYOURWORK20 for $20 off Bridgette Mayer Art MBA   Carve Out Time For Art Website Artist Mother Interviews Pre-Order the Book COTFA on Instagram 20 on the Rise Interview Interview in Create Magazine COFTA Newsletter

According to the philosopher Blaise Pascal, at the root of most human activity is a desire to escape boredom and self-awareness. We go to elaborate measures, he said, to avoid even a few minutes of quiet. It was true even of the people you think had all the reasons to be happy and content. "A king is surrounded by people,” Pascal wrote, “whose only thought is to divert him and stop him thinking about himself, because, king though he is, he becomes unhappy as soon as he thinks about himself."It’s an observation that puts Marcus Aurelius in an even more impressive light. Think about it: Marcus Aurelius was surrounded by servants and sycophants, people who wanted favors and people who feared him. He had unlimited wealth but endless responsibility. And what did he do with this? Did he throw himself endlessly into the diversion and distraction these blessings and curses offered?No. Instead, he made sure to carve out time to sit quietly by himself with his journals. He probed his own mind on a regular basis. He thought of himself--not egotistically--but with an eye towards noticing his own failings. He questioned himself. He questioned the world around him. He refused to be distracted. He refused to give into temptation. People in his own time probably thought he was a bit dour. They wondered why he did not enjoy all the trappings of wealth and power like his predecessors. What they missed, what’s so easy to miss today in our own blessed lives, is that the true path to happiness is not through externals. It’s found within. It’s found in the stillness. In the quiet. With yourself.

Side Hustler’s Series Part 4 of 4: 6 Ways to Carve Out Time to Grind & Execute Outside Your Day Job A PROVEN SYSTEM FOR KNOCKING SHIT OUT EACH DAY Hands down, the #1 thing creatives like you tell me you struggle with the most? Finding time to grind on your side hustle. I’m hella qualified to talk on this topic because I’ve gotten pretty damn good at: carving out pockets of time in my day to knock out my top priorities that align with my main goal/vision. In five years, I’ve been able to build Perspective-Collective, freelance, and handle a weekly podcast all outside of my full-time job. Not to mention, I’m a husband and father to the dopest little dude this side of the Mississippi. This shit isn’t easy, and I’m not trying to brag. I’m just trying to convince you that if I can do it, anyone can. If finding time to grind is one of your biggest pain points, I feel the following system can improve your productivity immediately. Note: I also have this available as a guide in the Side Hustler’s War Chest. In case you missed that, you can download it here. #1. Take One Bite at a Time It’s easy to feel like you’re not doing enough when you see someone else crushing it. Often, our ambition is larger than our reality, and we feel we have to eat the full pizza in one bite. While it’s great you want to start a weekly podcast, vlog, and newsletter all at once, biting off more than you can chew can set yourself up for failure if you: Attempt to do all of this outside a day job Have family responsibilities Don’t have a defined process built into your routine I started posting consistent drawings on Instagram in the spring of 2014. I then took on weekly blogging in June 2015, then added a newsletter in October 2015. I began the weekly podcast in August 2016. In between, I’d sprinkle in some freelancing, public speaking, teaching workshops, and selling products. There’s no way in hell I’d still be trucking along had I attempted to do all of this right from the jump. I suggest taking things slow and steady, as we’re looking to accomplish long-term consistency. Start with one bite at a time by setting ambitious (yet realistic) expectations and taking action. Once you lock down your process, take a bigger bite by slowly baking the next thing into your routine. #2. Plan Your Attack I’m discovering the most successful people I look up to don’t roll out of bed and shit productivity—they schedule their success. When I stopped winging it and planned my daily attack, it made decision-making so much easier. Here’s how I plan my attack: 1. MAKE A WEEKLY TASK LIST ON SUNDAY You can list these by hand or with digital apps like Wunderlist, Notion, or Evernote. Update your list accordingly as things pop up during the week Carry over the remaining tasks from the previous week. 2. PRIORITIZE THEM WITH MY CREATIVE GRIND (ABC) SYSTEM* List up to 7 tasks per each letter (7 days in a week = 1 task a day) A1-A7: High Priority Tasks to Attack that move the needle forward B1-B7: Medium Priority Tasks that are cooking on the Back Burner -C1-C7 Low Priority Tasks that would be Cool to get done or should be delegated D: Insignificant Tasks should be Destroyed *Those in my coaching program get to be the first guinea pigs for a basic and more advanced version of my Creative Grind System. 3. PLAN YOUR FOLLOWING DAY’S TASKS Here’s a quick glimpse of how I list my next day’s attack: Each night, I plan out the next day’s blocks of time I have to grind (morning, lunch, breaks, evenings) I’ll create fields for tasks A1-A3, B1, and C1 I’ll then pluck from the top weekly tasks list and plug them into the designated fields When you knock out your A1 task, cross it off your daily attack and weekly list. Then proceed to A2 and A3. Sometimes, you may only have a small window of time so knocking out the B1 task makes sense. Only knock out the C task if you get through all A and B tasks for that day. THE GOAL The goal is to knock out and cross off AT LEAST one A task a day. Crossing that A task off your list becomes a productivity habit-forming addiction! Depending on your schedule and goals, tweak this and find what works for you! #3. Eat the Worm I’m a night owl by default, but waking up early and eating the worm has been the catalyst for the growth of my side hustle. There are three reasons why mornings are my jam: It creates more time to grind: It prioritizes my dream first I put a large dent in my A1 task before going to the day job For me, productivity lies in doing the most important task first—the one that will scale my business. These big tasks typically require the most willpower. Oddly enough, the most important tasks that move my business forward and require the most willpower have nothing to do with drawing—they have everything to do with writing. Writing is the backbone to my side hustle. I write practically every day with the podcast, the coaching program, workshops, speeches, Instagram captions, product details, landing pages, email campaigns, etc. Working a day job and opening myself up to the world’s distractions takes a massive toll on my willpower. There’s no way I have the focus or desire to do my best writing after I clock out from work or after I put my son to bed. Getting up early and eating the worm sucked in the beginning and still sucks today. I had to adjust by using the hack of getting up 10-20 minutes earlier each week. This significantly helped me adjust instead of making the switch from 6:30 am to 4:30 am. This is an example of a bite-sized change mentioned in #1. Grinding before the world wakes up provides the best focus for me, and maybe it could for you. To get the results you’ve never had, you have do something you’ve never done. I’ve made hard changes in my routine to chase that productivity-high. It gets easier to adjust when you begin to see the progress. I realize there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution to this, as everyone’s schedules and responsibilities are different. Start by determining when you have the most willpower in the day. Then carve out time and act on your A1 task. #4. Play UNO Playing Uno ties into #2 and is my way of saying “focus on doing one thing each day that will help get you the best results.” Looking at that massive to-do list can be overwhelming. It’s hard to know where to start, so you become paralyzed from taking action. This is why we take that weekly task list and prioritize it to create a plan of attack. Focusing on the one thing you planned the night before (the A1 task) makes the game winnable and easier to manage. Note: to reiterate #2, when you knocked out the A1 task for the day, you then shift your target to A2. It’s hard not to feel accomplished and experience progress when you knock the main thing off your list each day. You and momentum become best friends when you optimize your system for maximum badassery. #5. Eliminate Distractions It’s so easy for us to get distracted because we’ve become glued to our phones, computers, smartwatches, and TVs. We’re “too connected” and don’t want to miss out on anything and everything. I’ve had to discipline myself to eliminate distractions. When it’s grind time, I have to prepare my environment so I can get into the zone. KILL SOCIAL MEDIA NOTIFICATIONS For me, I kill all notifications on my phone except for texts and calls in case of an emergency. I personally have a strong belief that you do not need social media notifications on your phone. That shit will distract you from keeping the main thing the main thing. USE DND MODE I always have Do Not Disturb Mode set on my phone from 9 PM–6 AM, so nothing distracts me before bed until after I eat the worm and play Uno. I’ll even turn on DND Mode when I need to practice a speech, record the podcast, or get lost in a drawing. SET APP LIMITS & NOTIFICATIONS On iOS, you can set App Limits to put time constraint reminders on apps you tend to overuse. You can also enable notifications to let you know how much screen time you’ve been using to keep yourself in check. OPTIMIZE YOUR ENVIRONMENT For me, having a clean desk/office, closing the door, and having one screen on for willpower tasks like writing helps me find my zone. As much as I love my cats, having them crawl all over me and knocking shit over on my desk while I work is a no-go. Overall, protect and value the time you’ve carved out for yourself to grind—no one else will do that for you. #6. Say NO, so You Can Say YES Your secret weapon for creating more time is a muscle you don’t flex often enough. You gotta learn how to say NO, NOPE, and NAH, I’M GOOD. If you constantly use the excuse of “I never have time,” it’s times to switch your language to “I haven’t made it a priority.” I should know because this excuse was my default for everything. Any margin of time I had got filled up because I was a professional over-committer who didn’t understand the power of saying NO. Of course, you can’t make something a priority because you said YES to something else when you should’ve said NO! It’s really simple: saying YES fills your time and saying NO creates more time for what’s most important. THE HELL YES FILTER Create a filter for yourself—if an opportunity comes your way, and it’s not an instant HELL YES that aligns with your main vision, then it’s an immediate HELL NO. THE HELL NO LIST Another step to help you frame your Hell-Yes filter is by creating a list of No’s and Hell-No’s. That way, you have set guidelines to stick to when decent opportunities come knocking. This filter and list will clamp down on letting people and stupid, non-essential tasks steal your time. Take Yourself Seriously Everyone has what it takes to execute their side hustle outside their day job. The problem is that people struggle to grind on their side hustle because they lack a system and some discipline. Regardless if you’re a night owl or early bird, make notes of these ideas—I know they can help you see results ASAP. It all boils down to—how badly do you want it? Are you ready to take yourself and your work seriously? Need Some Extra Help? Check out The Side Hustler's Coaching Program If you're finding that you want some extra hand-holding and accountability to take the next step, sign up for the Side Hustler's Coaching Program now to join the waitlist for September 16th's launch week. Enjoy This Episode? If you enjoyed and found this episode value, I need your help spreading it! Please, share a screenshot or video of the episode you're listening to and tag me on Instagram at @prspctv_cllctv and @perspectivepodcast—and let’s connect. Shownotes The Happy Ever Crafter TV Episode James Victore's Episode Download your FREE Side Hustler’s War Chest Get your FREE audiobook download from Audible Join our Private Global Facebook Community of Creators Listener of the Week: bhhhgr of USA Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Video Editor: Colton Bachar Podcast music: Blookah Want to Support the Show? 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Side Hustler's Series Part 3 of 4: 5 Killer Tips for Managing Your Side Hustle to Maximize Results Back in May, I had the chance to jump on an episode of The Happy Ever Crafter TV with the calligraphy queen, Becca Courtice. I came prepared with some notes to help her niche calligraphy and lettering audience to get the most out of their side hustles. What kind of a jerk would I be if I didn't go more in-depth and share it with you? Regardless if you do calligraphy, lettering, knitting, underwater basket weaving, etc., there is something in this episode that can help you take your side hustle to the next level. Today, I'm giving you 5 Killer Tips for Managing Your Side Hustle to Maximize Results. Prepare to take some notes! Hopefully, there's a missing piece here that gets you one step closer to putting your peculiar yet promising puzzle together. 1. Have a Plan & Show Up with Intention How comfortably can you answer the following questions with conviction? What do you want to accomplish in life and why? Who do you want to become and why? Who do you want to serve/make an impact on and why? Figuring out the answers requires a lot of time, soul searching, and uncomfortable dialogue in your head. Once you're able to tap into that vision, reverse engineer that dream so you can pinpoint the steps you need to take. From here, you're able to layout short-term and long-term S.M.A.R.T. (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-Bound) goals that align with the vision. A goal without a plan is just a wish, so knowing what you want and developing a gameplan are crucial. When you know what you want and have outlined your steps, there's less room for guessing on what you should be working on each day. Having a plan makes it much easier to attack the top task that moves you closer to your goal each day. Note: If you lack a plan or system for making time to work on your side hustle, you're going to love next week's part 3 episode. I'm giving you 6 Ways to Carve Out Time to Grind & Execute Outside Your Day Job. 2. Be Consistent My favorite quote about consistency comes from Sean McCabe (Seanwes). "Nobody notices announcements, people notice consistency. It's time for a hard dose of reality and some tough love. There's no way you should be complaining about the promise of your side hustle when you've only: been doing it for a few weeks to a few months invested an hour or two a week posted a few times on social media here and there and told a few friends People won't notice shit until you consistently stay in front of them and make it crystal clear what you're doing. You have to remind people that you exist, and you do this with—you guessed it—a plan. One of the best ways to do this is to lock down a systemic routine of when you'll create and when you'll post. Frequency I recommend sharing AT LEAST once a week, as we tend to be creatures of weekly cycles (e.g. weekly episodes of our favorite TV shows or Monday Night Football). Daily output is going to get your faster results, of course. This isn't realistic for many people and can easily lead to burnout. Weekly is a manageable output that anyone can figure out. Start with something small and add more to your plate as you build it into your routine. Duration If this is something you're good at and it lights you up, I feel a minimum of six months of pursuing it with maximum effort is the least you can do. I'd highly recommend pushing it easily to 1-2 years if it's bringing you any of the 9 benefits I mentioned in last week's episode. It took me in the 1-2 year range to really start finding my footing. Currently, my fifth year is when I'm really finding my stride. It. Takes. Time. It's not always about reaching the most people in the beginning, but the right people slowly over the years. 3. Be Persistent I wanted this one to rhyme with Be Consistent because I like to have a good time and unwind with a rhyme outside design. News Flash: it's not easy pursuing something that's important to you—it's a straight-up rollercoaster ride, as you're being tested at every turn. You're going to experience plenty of shitty moments along your creative grind. There will be plenty of people that will attempt to rain on your parade. You gotta keep pushing to bathe in those sunny days when you've tapped into your creatively-fulfilled zone. I don't' have enough fingers or toes to count how many battles of self-doubt, depressed funks, haters, financial emergencies, etc. I've faced when pursuing my side hustle. I do know that every shit storm I've weathered has made me stronger. Every time you get knocked down, it's your responsibility to get back up and keep swinging. It's called responsibility because you have the ability to respond. Each time you get back up, you're adding a new bruise or scar that you can add to the "hard lessons learned jar" and use it as fuel. As cliche as it sounds...if it was easy, everyone would do it. It's not easy, but gritting it out because it's important to you will always be worth it. Don't find yourself on your death bed wondering, "What would life look like had I gotten back up to fight another day?" 4. Stop Trying to Be Pizza What fun would this be if I didn't include something pizza-related? My life motto has become, "You can't make everyone happy, you're not pizza." It's my filter that I run everything through when I show up each day. It's insanely hard to gain traction when you feel you have to reach every human in every pocket of the planet when you hit publish. The harder you try to reach the masses, the harder it is to land on that one soul who needs what you have to offer. Attempting to please everyone usually means you're riding the fence and playing it safe. You're scared to have a strong opinion, as it could drive someone away. James Victore on episode 117 would call this being "Oatmeal." Don't be Oatmeal. All it takes is one person at a time to attract that like-minded tribe of freaks who vibe to your flavor of weird. Instead of going for width, go for depth. Embrace who you are, share what's true to yourself, and keep the perfect person in mind when you hit publish (even if it's yourself). More importantly, disregard the thoughts and opinions of the haters. What you put into the world wasn't meant for them anyways. 5. Find Your Secret Sauce What's the secret sauce, and how do you make it? The starting base to your secret sauce: find the overlap of your greatest strength and greatest passion. This is called your sweet spot, and it's something I learned from Ken Coleman of The Entreleadership Podcast. You're going to have a hard time finding success with your side hustle if it's: something you're good at but don't enjoy something you love doing, but you suck ass at it doing The quick way to go about this is to make two-circle Venn Diagram. Strengths On the left, list your strengths. These could be things you can naturally thrive in that others find difficult. It could be skills you've acquired for hours you've spent learning a trade or craft. Taking a StrengthsFinder2.0 test can help you peel back another layer and reveal some deeper answers. Passions On the right, list your passions—the things that light you up and leave you feeling fulfilled. These are the things you zone out and lose track of time doing. It could be the thing that keeps you up at night because your mind is bursting with ideas. At the same time, it could be the thing that gets you jazzed to get out of bed each day. Bonus Points: ask friends and family to list out what they feel your greatest strengths and passions are so you can locate patterns. Secret Ingredient #3 It takes some time and a lot of experimentation to find your secret sauce, but once you do, you can add in the third and final ingredient. That third ingredient is your market. I'm talking about your target audience or perfect follower that your sweet spot provides value or a solution to. Now that's a whole other can of worms, but hopefully, it has you thinking of the value you bring to the table with your secret sauce. Note: I highly recommend Seth Godin's book This is Marketing to go deeper on this topic. Get his audiobook for FREE here. Putting it All Together It's easier said than done, but implementing these tips into your side hustle is no doubt going to help you maximize your efforts and see results. Yes, everything starts with a plan. However, practicing self-discipline, having some grit, and understanding the value you provide is crucial for taking your side hustle to the next level. That's all a part of the process, but the energy and effort is worth it once you find your stride. Need Some Extra Help? Check out The Side Hustler's Coaching Program If you're finding that you want some extra hand-holding and accountability to take the next step, sign up for the Side Hustler's Coaching Program now to join the waitlist for September 16th's launch week. Enjoy This Episode? If you enjoyed and found this episode value, I need your help spreading it! Please, share a screenshot or video of the episode you're listening to and tag me on Instagram at @prspctv_cllctv and @perspectivepodcast—and let’s connect. Shownotes The Happy Ever Crafter TV Episode James Victore's Episode Download your FREE Side Hustler’s War Chest Get your FREE audiobook download from Audible Join our Private Global Facebook Community of Creators Listener of the Week: bhhhgr of USA Podcast Editor: Aine Brennan Shownotes Editor: Paige Garland Video Editor: Colton Bachar Podcast music: Blookah Want to Support the Show? Become a backer on Patreon Leave an Apple Podcast Rating and Review Share the show on social media or follow the Perspective Podcast Instagram Subscribe via your favorite podcast player: Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play Music Overcast

Heather Kirtland and Marissa Huber are two artists and mothers, who happen to be the dynamic duo behind the Instagram community Carve Out Time for Art and blog by the same name (COTFA for short). The goal of COTFA is to cultivate a positive and nurturing community for creatives who want to find time to satisfy this part of their identity – a perfect match for Everyday Creative People! Some of the things we talked about included: * The power of self talk and the importance of choosing to claim your own creative identity * How motherhood impacted both Heather and Marissa as artists* How to make art amidst a busy life, even (especially) if you don’t have a dedicated space to do it in Marissa founded Carve Out Time for Art in 2015 after the frustration of being told she’d never have time to create once she had children. She didn’t want to give up on her own dreams and felt being a mother made her a better artist. She set off to interview women who were making it work, and unintentionally created a community of artists. She teamed up with Heather Kirtland that same year to start writing a book on artist mothers, and they became partners in writing and in creative shenanigans for their COTFA community. Marissa Huber is an artist, writer, designer, connector, and mother who lives in South Florida with her husband and two children. By day, she uses her interior design background as an Occupancy Planner, where she plays Tetris with space and is a friendly hostage negotiator for offices. You can visit her at marissahuber.com or follow her on Instagram and Pinterest, both @marissahuber. Heather Kirtland currently teaches encaustic workshops and is focused on her own studio practice. She was awarded The Maryland State Arts Council Grant and was a resident artist at The Holt Center. Her work has been exhibited throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, abroad in Italy and Wales, and in Modern Home and Country Living UK magazines.  Heather recently moved from Baltimore to a more rural part of Maryland where she lives with her husband and two children and Luna their rescue dog.  When she is not painting she loves to read, run and encourage other mothers to find a creative outlet through Carve Out Time for Art. You can check her out at heatherkirtland.com or on Instagram @heatherkirtland.

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As you know from my interview with Shawn Smucker, he's a novelist with ambitious goals—on track to write ten books in ten years. He's written three of his own books—two novels and a memoir. His fourth will be released in 2019. To make a living, he works as a cowriter and ghostwriter. Several years ago he was hit with the realization that he could live his whole life writing books for others and never write his own. With that, he made the switch to writing his own things first every day. It might just be for an hour, but if he commits to writing his own projects first, he knows it's going to happen. Shawn's wakeup call can serve as our own, calling for us to prioritize our own writing. If we don't, other things will swallow our time and energy and we'll have nothing left. But when we do prioritize our writing—when we put our own work first—we start to achieve our writing goals and build our body of work. We can bring our best, most creative selves to our own projects by prioritizing in four different ways. 1. Write Your Own Things First Every Day Shawn prioritizes his own writing by literally doing it first—waking up early to commit a few minutes or a few hours to his work-in-progress. His secret is to follow a routine. Morning Routines Shawn's routine has been to get up early, but instead of diving directly into the work-for-hire, he sits down and writes for an hour or so on his personal projects. We can set up a routine, too: Get up early and write for 20 minutes or an hour on our own projects before proceeding with the rest of the day—ensuring that our work progresses. Famous Writers' Morning Routines We'll be in good company with this commitment to rising early to get to the work. In an interview for The Paris Review in 1958, Ernest Hemingway said: When I am working on a book or a story I write every morning as soon after first light as possible. There is no one to disturb you and it is cool or cold and you come to your work and warm as you write. The Telegraph reported that several famous authors rose early to write, including WH Auden, Beethoven, and Victor Hugo. They all liked to wake at 6am. Kurt Vonnegut and Maya Angelou rose even earlier. "Murakami, Voltaire and John Milton all set their alarms at 4am.” So did Barbara Kingsolver. James Clear shared an excerpt of her explaining about the years when her kids were young. Back then, she said she rose early. “Too early,” in fact. Four o'clock is standard. My morning begins with trying not to get up before the sun rises. But when I do, it's because my head is too full of words, and I just need to get to my desk and start dumping them into a file. I always wake with sentences pouring into my head. So getting to my desk every day feels like a long emergency. One way to prioritize your writing, then, is to give it the first hours of every day, rising early to do so. Get up, get to your desk, and start dumping those words out of your head. If it feels like a emergency, maybe that's because it is. 2. Carve Out Time to Binge Write Maybe early mornings and routines don't work for you, at least not right now while you're dealing with a broken arm or while you're serving as a caregiver for aging parents. When every day seems disrupted by the next demand or emergency, routines may seem unattainable and you may need more sleep to get through the day. Binge Writing to Make Progress Try a different way to prioritize your work: by carving out a chunk of time to binge write. Bec Evans, cofounder of Prolifiko, “the world's digital coach,” concedes that binge writing overall is "less productive, leads to fewer ideas, more procrastination and even depression.” But they surveyed writers on how they go about their work, and 36 percent of writers said "they wrote nothing for weeks, then had an intense period of writing. That's the reality of their lives—bingeing is the only way they find time to write,

As you know from my interview with Shawn Smucker, he’s a novelist with ambitious goals—on track to write ten books in ten years. He's written three of his own books—two novels and a memoir. His fourth will be released in 2019. To make a living, he works as a cowriter and ghostwriter. Several years ago he was hit with the realization that he could live his whole life writing books for others and never write his own. With that, he made the switch to writing his own things first every day. It might just be for an hour, but if he commits to writing his own projects first, he knows it's going to happen. Shawn’s wakeup call can serve as our own, calling for us to prioritize our own writing. If we don’t, other things will swallow our time and energy and we’ll have nothing left. But when we do prioritize our writing—when we put our own work first—we start to achieve our writing goals and build our body of work. We can bring our best, most creative selves to our own projects by prioritizing in four different ways. 1. Write Your Own Things First Every Day Shawn prioritizes his own writing by literally doing it first—waking up early to commit a few minutes or a few hours to his work-in-progress. His secret is to follow a routine. Morning Routines Shawn’s routine has been to get up early, but instead of diving directly into the work-for-hire, he sits down and writes for an hour or so on his personal projects. We can set up a routine, too: Get up early and write for 20 minutes or an hour on our own projects before proceeding with the rest of the day—ensuring that our work progresses. Famous Writers’ Morning Routines We’ll be in good company with this commitment to rising early to get to the work. In an interview for The Paris Review in 1958, Ernest Hemingway said: When I am working on a book or a story I write every morning as soon after first light as possible. There is no one to disturb you and it is cool or cold and you come to your work and warm as you write. The Telegraph reported that several famous authors rose early to write, including WH Auden, Beethoven, and Victor Hugo. They all liked to wake at 6am. Kurt Vonnegut and Maya Angelou rose even earlier. "Murakami, Voltaire and John Milton all set their alarms at 4am.” So did Barbara Kingsolver. James Clear shared an excerpt of her explaining about the years when her kids were young. Back then, she said she rose early. “Too early,” in fact. Four o’clock is standard. My morning begins with trying not to get up before the sun rises. But when I do, it’s because my head is too full of words, and I just need to get to my desk and start dumping them into a file. I always wake with sentences pouring into my head. So getting to my desk every day feels like a long emergency. One way to prioritize your writing, then, is to give it the first hours of every day, rising early to do so. Get up, get to your desk, and start dumping those words out of your head. If it feels like a emergency, maybe that’s because it is. 2. Carve Out Time to Binge Write Maybe early mornings and routines don’t work for you, at least not right now while you’re dealing with a broken arm or while you’re serving as a caregiver for aging parents. When every day seems disrupted by the next demand or emergency, routines may seem unattainable and you may need more sleep to get through the day. Binge Writing to Make Progress Try a different way to prioritize your work: by carving out a chunk of time to binge write. Bec Evans, cofounder of Prolifiko, “the world’s digital coach,” concedes that binge writing overall is "less productive, leads to fewer ideas, more procrastination and even depression.” But they surveyed writers on how they go about their work, and 36 percent of writers said "they wrote nothing for weeks, then had an intense period of writing. That’s the reality of their lives—bingeing is the only way they find time to write,

Sorry, your excuse for lack of time to dream dares and go for goals has been denied. The solution is staring right back at you from your screen. - Dave Davidson

Have you noticed in your personal or professional life that there are activities that when YOU do them take considerably more or less time and effort than when you outsource? I have! Listen as I share a couple of my own personal experiences, and my advice for planning your time appropriately. Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at https://thekimsutton.com/pp339.

This weeks episode is really fun! I am chatting with Marrisa and Heather from Carve Out Time For Art. These ladies are the perfect example of the kind, down to earth and creativity loving people you can meet online. Their mission with COFTA is to connect makers and help them find time in their days to create more. This episode is really fun and has a ton of very specific and helpful tips for you to push that guilt to the side and say, ‘making is important and I will prioritize it!’. So dive in and listen today. See full shownotes at http://www.lauren-likes.com/creates-ep-210-community-cofta/

Our guest for this week is Justin Ricklefs. Justin has been married to his beautiful wife Brooke for 12 years, have 5 children, and live in Kansas City, Missouri. Justin works as a Sales Executive with a technology company and loves photography. Description of  First Year in one or two words Fire Hydrant.  Some of the […] The post 021 How to Carve out Time for Your Spouse and Marriage with Justin Ricklefs appeared first on Our Peaceful Family.

http://www.fitnesstogether.com/missionhills January in July: Re-Commit to Your Resolutions this Summer  Do you make health and fitness resolutions to start out the New Year, but end up abandoning them before the first summer heat wave? Are you having a difficult time living a healthy and fit lifestyle this summer with the lure of outdoor barbecues and poolside parties? Have no fear – resolutions aren’t just for the start of the New Year any more. Now that you have hit the mid-point of the year, July is the perfect time to re-align your health and fitness goals. Close out the second half stretch strong and feeling great with the following tips to re-commit to your resolutions and incorporate fitness into your daily activities. Set Real Resolutions for Real Results One of the biggest obstacles for staying on track and achieving your resolutions is setting realistic goals that focus on long-term health and fitness results. Short-term goals of losing a certain amount of weight in only a few days or weeks is not only potentially dangerous, but can set you into a vicious start/stop workout cycle. Instead, break out your long-term fitness goals into short-range achievements that you can realistically accomplish. This approach will leave you feeling motivated and focused as you progress toward your ultimate fitness goals. People generally set unrealistic goals.  So when they don’t achieve losing “100 pounds in six months”, they feel like a failure. Try to be realistic, taking into account the time you have available, work and family commitments and how committed you are to sticking to the nutrition side of the program. The biggest battle is good nutrition, which means sticking with real, unprocessed whole foods. You shouldn’t have to be a rocket scientist to understand food labels. If you don’t know what the ingredients are on a food label, put it back on the shelf and move on to healthier options. Keep it simple and keep it real to stick with your health and fitness resolutions. Portion size, frequency and quality are key. Carve Out Time for Fun Fitness Activities On the Road and At Home Summer is a great time to take a break with a relaxing vacation. But that doesn’t mean you should vacate from a consistent exercise program. Do at least 30 minutes of exercise every day. The 30-minute sessions should include aerobic exercise to work the heart and lungs as well as resistance exercises on alternate days to strengthen your core, tighten your stability and improve balance. If you’re unable to commit to a full 30 minutes, break it up into 10-minute sessions throughout your busy day. In a short 10 minutes, you can do some pushups, squats and some walking lunges. No matter where you are on vacation, have a resistance band in your suitcase and either walk or run. On alternate days, do bodyweight exercises for 30 minutes. Not much time taken out of your day. Most resorts have posh fitness facilities and great staffs; check it out. When you’re at home, the summer may make you feel lazy. But it actually is the perfect time to be active outdoors with your friends and family. Whether you prefer a solo early morning walk, run, bicycle ride or swim before temperatures heat up or an evening bike ride and sunset walk with your family, it’s easier to find time to work out if you schedule it before or after the busy part of your day. As summer turns to fall, you may need to adjust your workout schedule to align with your family’s back-to-school commitments.  Just make sure that working out and staying fit is a top priority for you and your family. Find Something You Love and Someone You Love to be Around If you are struggling with taking the first step to an active lifestyle, start out simple by finding an active outlet that you enjoy doing.  If you can grab a partner in fitness to share the experience, that’s even better. By reaching out to others who may be struggling with committing to a healthier lifestyle, you can not only support each other, but enjoy working out together so the task is less daunting and a lot more enjoyable. Working out can be a chore unless you find something you enjoy doing. If you love dancing, try Zumba®. If you like walking, try progressing it to jogging.  If you loved swimming when you were younger, why not try it again now? There are no rules. Just do something you love and you’ll find that the time will fly by.  Stay Committed for the Long Term by Continuing to Move Forward Even if you indulge in burgers and brews at this weekend’s barbeque, keep moving toward your fitness resolutions by getting back on track the next day with a clean, nutrient-rich diet and consistent exercise program. There aren’t any quick fixes to a healthy and fit lifestyle. It’s important to not stop and continue moving your body in the gym and throughout your daily activities. If you start moving and trying to eat the right foods, you will start to feel the difference.  Slow and steady is going to pay off for life, whereas a quick fad diet and rapid weight loss is not only dangerous, but will be back to haunt you in a matter of months. Don’t ever feel like a failure for straying off the path briefly. Just make sure you get back on the right path again quickly. It’s not so much about abstinence as it is about recognition and getting back on track. Fitness Together Mission Hills offers personal training with qualified professionals by regular appointment in private suites. Exercise andnutritional programs are custom designed to fit your needs and abilities. Call619-794-0014 for more information or to schedule a free fitness diagnostic and private training session. See what others are saying about us on Yelp and San Diego City Search.