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www.valerielavignelife.cojm/127 for full show notes and links. [2:25] Grade 5 speech, opening line: “P-R-O-C-R-A-S-T-I-N-A-T-I-O-N. Procrastination is a very long word, and some of you may not know what it means…” Procrastination is more than avoiding or delaying, and it's not laziness. When we procrastinate we are actively choosing to do something else. We're taking action, just not on the task we are meant to be acting on. Which means there is a deeper issue at hand that we need to consider as to WHY we might be procrastinating. When you find yourself procrastinating, evaluate your work/study habits. Chances are, they're going to fall into 1 (or more) of these 6 stuck-spots! Start by asking yourself these questions: Is there a certain thing I always put off last? What is it? What are my thought patterns around it? Investigating why we do things is important for breaking our unhelpful habits and patterns, we have to figure out why we're doing them in the first place. And when we know why, we will be able to create a strategy to overcome it! Let's investigate further and look into where we get stuck when it comes to procrastination... [5:57] 1. VALUE Does the task lack value? I recently had a conversation with a friend and business owner who was feeling down about her current ideas and strategy for her business. As she was explaining her situation she started talking about the intention behind her brand and her business, and suddenly everything changed. She lit up with excitement about her business and became so passionate about the intention and why behind her business. She remembered why she started it and recognized that the current work she was doing needed the passion and clarity she began the company with. This rejuvenated inspiration led her into creation mode where she took inspired action and felt that her ideas were valuable again. This situation can be true for many of us. For some, we will reconnect to the value and importance of the project, and for others we will need to change our strategy and pivot. [7:08] 2. TIMING Is there an issue with timing? Most people are more productive during certain times of the day, and knowing when we work best, is really important when it comes to managing our time and time blocking. Don't schedule your work when you're tired. If you aren't sure where your time is being spent, or when you work best, I recommend tracking our week. To do this you will need a pen and paper, or a notebook and you're literally going to write down everything you do in a week; day-by-day, and how much time you spend doing that task. From when you wake up, to when you go to bed. This method is incredibly eye-opening and will reveal MANY things about yourself, including some of our worst habits, and also when we tend to be most productive. Do this every day for a whole week and re-evaluate when you time-block certain tasks and how much time you give them. [8:33] 3. OVERWHELMED Do you get overwhelmed by big tasks? Aim to chunk things down into smaller, more manageable tasks to be more efficient and less stressed. I can't tell you how much time I've spent stressing about a massive to-do list, when I could have easily used that energy to take action and start crossing things off the list. Now what I do is make a master to do list, and go into detail breaking down the bigger tasks into smaller chunks. And by smaller chunks, I mean get as small as you need to so that you can start making headway on the work that needs to be done. As an example: The to do list no longer reads “workout” you can now say Workout Put on workout clothes Put on deodorant Put on running shoes Pick a sweet playlist for the workout Exercises: 30 minute circuit video with exhale pilates [11:01] 4. DELAYED GRATIFICATION This can be similar to stuck-spot number one. We might struggle with thinking the project is important or rewarding unless it's being done right before the deadline - like me with this podcast episode being produced the night before - YIKES! We go through our day to day tasks and to do lists and only see the slow progress being made, and the reward or gratification isn't until the very end of a big project. This is why we'll leave things just before the deadline to feel a sense of completion and gratification. To overcome this stuck spot, find ways to reward yourself along the way of a project. Like when we break our goals down to smaller chunks, reward the end of day, or end of week, for those larger projects. Kat Gaskin, founder and creator of The Content Planner, created a section in the content planner where at the end of each week you write down your wins; big or small! The reward can be recognition for moving the needle closer to your goal, it can be a celebratory experience or gift, whatever helps YOU stay motivated and on track. [12:24] 5. LACK OF FOCUS/EASILY DISTRACTED When it comes to productivity, one of the biggest struggles my audience had was lack of focus, and getting easily distracted. Overcoming this starts with optimizing our space and eliminating/minimizing our distractions. Task switching or multi-tasking is not only a HUGE productivity fail (we go deeper into productivity in Episode 125: Powerful Productivity Practices), but it also makes you feel like you're not getting anything done because everything is half finished and we are in this never ending cycle that keeps us busy and inundated with work. Which is why I always recommend focusing on one task at a time, and creating impactful transitions between tasks. Like a breathing practice, a walk in nature, getting up and drinking a glass of water, etc. [13:46] 6. HITTING A WALL As a business owner, a multi-passionate entrepreneur, and healthy habits coach, I will tell you straight up that I have days when it feels impossible to finish tasks. Sometimes I think I am the queen of procrastination. And because I am someone who is productive and energetic more often than not, I can easily fall into the negative self talk of “not good enough” and lack self-worth. Here's how to get unstuck: rephrase the internal dialogue. Forgive and give yourself permission to take breaks, cut losses, and shower yourself in love and self care. I took a walk this morning to clear my head and move my body and I didn't feel guilty for it. I enjoyed Il Dolce Far Niente, the art of doing nothing (italian). And honestly, I made up for lost time you could say because after a refresh and restart I was able to get the project and tasks completed in less time because of how much more open and recharged I was. Now I know I said that there were six procrastination stuck spots, however there could be one more. And this might be a deeper struggle. Perhaps it's a symptom of something more serious. If this feels like you, don't hesitate to reach out to a professional and ask for help for managing the significant distress at a deeper level. Thank you so much for listening to this episode of the women's empowerment show, if you thought of a friend who might love this topic, please share it with them. Let's continue the conversation over on instagram @vallavignelife
If you’re trying to grow your audience on social media, then you KNOW that there’s one thing that matters more than just about anything else… Engagement. It doesn’t matter what platform you’re on, the algorithm cares about the same thing: how much people engage -- or don’t -- with your content. More engagement means people are paying more attention to your posts (good!) and the algorithm rewards that with more reach (good as well!). And that then results in more followers. The GOOD news is that more people see your “best” posts. The BAD news is… even if you’re sharing something valuable, important, and potentially impactful… if people don’t actively engage then your results will be lackluster (to put it gently). Engagement. It’s the name of the game. The big question is… how do you get more of it?? Well, that’s where my friend Kat Gaskin comes in. She’s known around the internet as “The Content Planner,” because that’s what she helps entrepreneurs do: plan their social media content. But when I reached out to her about coming on the podcast, there was something a little different I wanted to talk to her about: HOW has she built such an incredibly engaged community of raving fans?? ‘Cause Kat doesn’t just have followers on Instagram. Nope. Her audience is full of the hard-core, ride-or-die type. And I wanted to know how she’d done it. You’re welcome. ;) Listen to the full episode to hear: How Kat developed an irresistible physical product and personal brand on Instagram—with 52K followers and counting Why Kat recommends picking only two social media platforms and her hashtag strategy for getting content in front of different audiences The struggles Kat went through with content planning—and why she developed the Content Planner to make it 100% easier to create content Why focusing on who her customer is becoming rather than focusing just on solving a problem creates an amazingly engaged fan base The four recurring content pillars that Kat uses to engage her Instagram followers (and teaches to all her students) Learn more about Kat Gaskin: thecontentplanner.com @katgaskin on Instagram @katgaskin on Twitter the salty pineapple shop Learn more about Gillian: Join Startup Society (promo code: earnmore) Profit Planning Challenge Get in touch!
Lauren Pelkey was bitten by the travel bug after a study-abroad experience and she's never looked back. Her love of exploring new areas in the world led her to create a popular travel blog called Wanderluluu, and her photographs capture people's imaginations thanks to her fun Instagram account. She even had a job where she hosted retreats in some of the most exotic locations around the world! Originally from the United States, Lauren first moved to Australia and then went on to explore 29 different countries across 5 continents. Now, she calls Bogotá, Colombia home.Lauren built her life and career around her love of travel. So you can imagine that over the past year, due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, she's had to get very creative. She started envisioning the things she wanted for her future and she's making them happen.Some of that creative brainstorming led to her latest project - writing a children's book. “Wally The Wandering Wallaby” introduces children to the idea of exploring the globe and is now out in the world!On this episode, host Angela de Burger chats with Lauren about why travel became such an important part of her life, how she blends her writing and photography to create engaging stories, the value she sees in collaborative learning experiences, and how she put herself in a headspace that allowed her to envision a new future.Say hi to Lauren: Wanderluluu website: wanderluluu.com Instagram Facebook TwitterGet to know Wally the Wandering Wallaby: Website InstagramShow mentions: Books: Big Magic (Elizabeth Gilbert), The Artist's Way (Julia Cameron) People: Ciara (@hey_ciara), Monet (@thetravelingchild), Kat Gaskin (@katgaskin), Sara Blakely (@sarablakely)----Creative Pulse Podcast socials: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creativepulsepodcast Twitter https://twitter.com/CreativePulseTWMusic credit: https://www.purple-planet.com
If content planning causes you to stress, or the idea of getting ahead (months ahead!) on your content seems out of reach, then this is the podcast for you. Tune in as we chat with Kat Gaskin, owner of The Content Planner. Not only has she created a gorgeous physical planner, but she is also an expert in planning content your audience will love. Head to thrivetogether.blog/podcast for the show notes. If you're looking for a blogging community, then join us over on Facebook! bit.ly/thriveonfacebook
Join Komal for a conversation with someone who has greatly inspired her entrepreneurial journey, Kat Gaskin of @thecontentplanner: an IRL planner that you can get to plan your social media content as a business owner. Kat has helped thousands of people around the world to expand their business and has empowered womxn business owners everywhere. In this episode, Komal and Kat discuss what it means to have a business aligned with your values and identity, and share some advice for you on how you can do it yourself. They also discuss:
In this episode of Unapologetic, we interview a creative graphic designer and an entrepreneur, Kat Gaskin. Kat discusses her experience of ditching the corporate world to pursue her ultimate goal to “work less and travel more.” Kat also delves into the details of launching her personal brand, operating two successful ecommerce businesses, and calling the world her office. If you want to get more information about WIB or you want to keep the conversation going, follow us on our social platforms. Instagram: brockuwib, Facebook: brockuwib, LinkedIn: Brock Women in Business. You can also follow Kat on Instagram @katgaskin
In the last few weeks, I have been thinking about how I can create sustainable change in my life and my business. This week I am excited to share my 4 core values and why you should care? My values are inspired by the Black Lives Matter Movement and the leaders that led us through these challenging times. This time has taught us to think differently and do better with changing times. I am grateful to the people that have called me in, that have shared their knowledge with me and the authors that have guided me in this time. Listen now and let me know how I can do even more. Inspiration Credits: Ibrahim X Kendi, Author For all the inspiring books, podcasts, and research work. Kat Gaskin, Founder of The Content Planner For sharing her own business values and creating a safe space around this topic. Marjolaine Savoire, Creative Coach For helping me ask tough questions to myself and my community. Lorena Soriano, Founder Every Point One Matters. For inspiring me every day! And every single account on Instagram that educated me throughout the past 3-4 weeks. I wish I could credit them all here.
Kat Gaskin is a graphic designer, content planning expert and creator of The Content Planner - the first and only physical planning system for your blog and social content. Kat helps discouraged business owners create a clear path towards achieving their social media goals, so they can be more abundant in wealth, prosperity and purpose. With a 6-figure e-commerce brand and a recent $100k launch in her back pocket, Kat brings results-driven expertise and step-by-step strategies to her online community every day. Kat and I connected on Instagram talking about conferences and I'm so excited she agreed to be on the podcast today. In this episode we dive into how conferences and events can be great investments and opportunities for business owners. We chat about Kat's journey as a business owner – how she went from e-commerce to doing events and speaking engagements, how she incorporates a learning and doing component to workshops, the biggest expense when hosting an event, using Instagram stories to prepare for speaking, and how to create more diverse companies and events. Our conversation will leave you with inspiration and ideas to take to your own business! FREE Tasha's Toolbox and Strategy Kit SHOW NOTES Connect with Kat on IG @thecontentplanner or her website: thecontentplanner.com You can check out her workshops at workshop.thecontentplanner.com CONNECT WITH ME Website Instagram
To find your own voice you need to take a dive inside yourself, and then figure out how to shout with it from the rooftops (with a plan of course), which is where Kat Gaskin comes in. Kat Gaskin is a graphic designer, content planning... The post Planning Your Content with Kat Gaskin – June 11th 2020 appeared first on Startup Canada.
Kat Gaskin is the founder of The Content Planner, the first and only physical planner for planning online content. When Kat first launched her company in 2016 she made $0. The next year? $12,000. 2019? Over $100k. These days, The Content Planner is in the hands of thousands and thousands of women. Kat is now also running powerful online workshops for creative entrepreneurs to master their content strategies. The workshops are based on Kat's personal experiences with content creation, social media, blogging and eCommerce. Kat joins the podcast to share: [03:12] How Kat transitioned from nine to five to freelancer, to now owner of her own six-figure eComm business [08:06] What it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur and how to persevere when things get tough, or when you don't see the progress or growth you're expecting [09:24] Actionable tips for starting and scaling your own eComm [15:10] Creating your customer avatar [17:13] Finding a manufacturer [23:06] Kat’s top lessons learned from the last few years as a biz owner [31:29] Kat’s best advice for planning out your content as a blogger or influencer [44:03] Conclusion To connect with Kat Gaskin: The Content Planner's Instagram: www.instagram.com/thecontentplanner The Content Planner's Virtual Workshops: https://virtual.thecontentplanner.com/ Kat's Instagram: www.instagram.com/katgaskin To connect with me, Christina Galbato: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/christinagalbato Website: http://www.christinagalbato.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/christinagalbato FREE Training (4 Secrets to Succeeding as an Influencer in 2020): https://christinagalbato.lpages.co/freeigclass/ Join the Her Life By Design Facebook group to discuss this episode: http://www.facebook.com/groups/herlifebydesignpodcast
On the podcast this week is Kat Gaskin, creator of The Content Planner. I personally use The Content Planner, so it was fun for me to chat with her about how it came to be. We get into #Tissuegate2019, why it's important to have grace under pressure and Kat shares a very insightful tip for busy people in relationships with other busy people. Plus an unexpected bad habit and why pineapples taste better in Hawaii.Kat Gaskin is a graphic designer, content planning expert and creator of The Content Planner --- the first and only physical planning system for your blog and social content. Kat helps discouraged business owners create a clear path towards achieving their social media goals, so they can be more abundant in wealth, prosperity and purpose. With a 6-figure e-commerce brand and a recent $100k launch in her back pocket, Kat brings results-driven expertise and step-by-step strategies to her online community every day.Connect with Kat on Instagram @thecontentplanner and @katgaskin.If you don't have The Content Planner yet, click here before they sell out!Kat's favourite book: The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari (Robin Sharma)Kat's #GetThrifty tips: Buy second-hand furniture. Be mindful of your shopping. Do you really need it?Invest your money in experiences.Let's connect! If you enjoyed this conversation, please take a moment to rate, review and share the episode with a friend, so more women can see this podcast in their feed and I can continue to curate girl talk about the things you want and need to know about. You can also join the conversation on Instagram and Facebook. Thanks for listening and see you next week for another round of girl talk.
Posting meaningful content that speaks to your audience sounds like a great idea, but how the heck do you stay ahead of it? How do you go from a reactive “oh shit, I haven't posted in 2 weeks” state to a proactive, well-planned calendar that doesn't rule your life? I brought in the best of the best to tell you how.In this episode, Kat Gaskin, content planning expert and creator of The Content Planner, goes through her simple 3-step process for planning social media content, shares her incredibly simple and effective hashtag strategy to grow your following, and explains how easy it is to use The Content Planner to start profiting. Some of my favorite takeaways include:1. Progress over pretty – it's going to be messy, embrace it – PLANNER GUILT IS REAL.2. Content planning is all about having the intention of being more organized and consistent3. People are already overwhelmed – if you make it easy for them to take action, they willIf you feel like you're always 10 steps behind in your social media planning but WANT to start profiting from your social content, this episode is for you!(Continue to Episode Blog)- - - For more inspiration, follow along with us at:thegutsypodcast.comfacebook.com/thatlauraaurainstagram.com/thatlauraaura
In Episode 86, I chat with Kat Gaskin, the creator of the Content Planner and the genius who helped me generate massive sales on the first day of my most recent launch. If you want to learn how to create massive momentum for your next launch, you have to check out this episode. It’s going to forever change how you launch.
This week on the podcast we're joined by social media guru, world traveler and creator of The Content Planner, Kat Gaskin. Kat shares with us how she quit the 9-5 world for a freelance lifestyle, the creation of the Content Planner and how consistently planning in every area of her life has led to success. Sign up for Stress Less in 90 Days by June 30th to get some early bird perks! Shownotes can be found at http://girltrieslife.com/podcast-115
Kat Gaskin is the founder and creator of The Salty Pineapple and The Content Planner. She is a self-proclaimed beach-obsessed #girlboss who has always dreamt of building her own empire and working less to travel more. Today we chatted with Kat about her career history, how she started The Content Planner, and how she is building a business with her online influence. FIND KAT ONLINE: https://www.instagram.com/katgaskin/ https://www.instagram.com/thecontentplanner https://www.thecontentplanner.com/ BOSSY WOMEN PODCAST This is a podcast dedicated to celebrating female entrepreneurs and providing tips,Read More »
Our guest on episode 018 of the Rebel Boss Ladies Podcast is Kat Gaskin, a Toronto-based graphic designer-turned-entrepreneur and creator of The Content Planner. She knows how important it is for digital product sellers to plan their social media content. Her product, the Content Planner, is designed to help online entrepreneurs generate buzz, get their brand out there online and create successful launch strategies. On this episode, you're going to learn how to plan your social media content so that you can get more engaged followers and more customers for your digital products. //GUEST BIO// Kat Gaskin is a Toronto-based graphic designer-turned-entrepreneur and creator of The Content Planner. //LINKS IN THE SHOW// Check out Kat's website here Follow The Content Planner on Instagram here Find Kat's free resource library here //LET'S CONNECT// Visit the site over at EdenFried.com Instagram| click here to join in on the fun Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/bloggerinsights/ //FREE GIFTS// Learn how I made my first ever $1k online and started to build my life of freedom and flexibility - download the ebook here at edenfried.com/case-study Create your first sales funnel with these FREE sales funnel templates: access here at edenfried.com/sales-funnel-worksheet Skyrocket your email list by using these 20 list building methods (free guide): https://edenfried.com/list-building-freebie/
Kat Gaskin is a freelance graphic designer turned creative entrepreneur. Under her personal brand Salty Pineapple she's shown us how to "Be a Pineapple" and recently launched The Content Planner which is the first and only physical planner for your blog and social content, all while beach hopping around the world and building a community of fellow tropical dreamers. Kat shares what it means to be a pineapple and shares how she was able to quit her job to become her own boss and travel to the beaches of the world. She also shares her tips that you can use in your own journey to self confidence. Check out her episode to listen to her story. Check out thetaoofselfconfidence.com for show notes of Kat's episode, Kat's website, resources, gifts and so much more.
In this episode, I’m joined by Kat Gaskin. Together we discuss how to up your content planning game. We talk about how the content you share, whether through a blog, a video, podcast or social media can support your bigger picture goals + business objectives. Our conversation covers it all, digging deep into both the content planning and content production process and here’s a little spoiler — you’re likely missing the mark on one! But good news, today’s episode will help you get back on track!
Welcome to Episode #10 of the Dreams for Breakfast podcast! Before we dive in I wanted to say a massive THANK YOU for tuning in each week and all of your amazing feedback about the show - I’m so grateful for all of your kind words - this is what keeps me going! I also wanted to wish you and your families a wonderful festive season and I hope you enjoy some time off over the holidays to spend with your loved ones. I’ll be taking a short break with the podcast and will be back with a new episode in the first week of January. Ok, so let’s get to today’s show - I’m super excited to be chatting with Kat Gaskin, owner and founder of The Content Planner and The Salty Pineapple Shop; a traveling content creator; freelance graphic designer; and self-professed Instagram addict. Back in 2012, she quit her unfulfilling desk job to take the leap of faith into #girlboss life. This ended up being the best decision of her life. Now, she works 100% remotely and calls the world her office. She makes a living from traveling to the world’s most beautiful beaches and creating content for her favorite brands. Last year, she launched The Content Planner, the very first physical planner for your blog and social media content. Just a few months ago, she also launched her own shop filled with original designs created for all the beach bum dreamers of the world. In this episode Kat shares how she’s created multiple profitable businesses simply by leveraging her skills in clever ways that allow her to not only be of service in the world, but that are a true reflection of her passion and purpose. She shares the realities of what those early years looked like and how she made the transition from her corporate job into running her business full time. Kat also has some great advice for fellow multi-passionates who find it challenging to stay focused and how we can leverage our time in order to maximize our results. See the full show notes over at www.dreamsforbreakfast.com
If you have ever scrolled around on Instagram, you may have come across the Be a Pineapple creator Kat Gaskin and her beautiful images of sunsets, beaches and salty pineapples. Kat is the original creator of the "Be a Pineapple" quote, which became viral on the internet. "Be a pineapple. Stand tall, wear a crown, and be sweet on the inside." - Kat Gaskin In this episode, Kat talks about how one missed opportunity gave her a lesson on how to be a better girl boss. Kat has now created a budding brand Salty Pineapple which allows her to be location independent, where she is free to frolic on the beach, lay on the sand, and eat those salty pineapples! Sponsors: Skyscanner: Find the best deal on your next travel destination! Visit offbeatflight.com to learn more. Don't forget to leave us a review! Text this podcast with a friend: itunes or iphone podcast app