Podcasts about mindful techie

In a world where burnout is the norm and rest is often seen as a luxury, how can changemakers sustain their well-being while making an impact? Meico Marquette Whitlock—a workplace well-being strategist, mindfulness teacher, and recovering workaholic—joins us to explore how mission-driven professionals can prioritize self-care without guilt and create a culture of well-being in their organizations.We dive deep into:✔️ Reconnecting to Your WHY when the work feels overwhelming✔️ Creating a sustainable culture of well-being at work (beyond wellness perks)✔️ Self-care strategies for challenging times—even when resources are tight✔️ Navigating social impact grief and processing the emotional weight of change-making✔️ Digital well-being in a hyperconnected world—how to stay engaged without burning outIf you're struggling to balance mission and mental health, this episode is for you.Hit play now, then Subscribe to Nonprofit Nation for more expert insights!Watch the LinkedIn Live video recording. Meico Marquette Whitlock (he/him) is the founder and CEO of Mindful Techie and a certified trauma-informed mindfulness teacher. As a recovering workaholic and former nonprofit and government techie, he helps leaders and teams improve their well-being so they can increase their well-doing. He's the author of How to Thrive When Work Doesn't Love You Back and The Intention Planner and has worked with organizations like the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Cigna, and Greenpeace. His insights have been featured on ABC News, Fox 5, and Radio One. Outside of work, Meico is a former triathlete, salsa dancer, and maker of the world's best vegan chili!

The nonprofit world is evolving fast, and as we step into 2025, organizations must embrace key shifts to stay impactful. Meico Marquette Whitlock, a workplace well-being strategist and CEO of Mindful Techie, unpacked the trends that will shape the sector this year!Mental Health Is a Must-Have, Not a Luxury. Burnout is at an all-time high, and nonprofits can no longer afford to treat well-being as an afterthought. Meico underscores the urgency, stating, “Taking care of your people and making sure they are well is the mission. If they're not taken care of, your mission won't move forward.”Flexible Work Is Here to Stay. The pandemic changed how we work forever, and successful nonprofits will be those that embrace flexible policies—not just remote work, but truly adaptive structures that prioritize people's needs and productivity.Soft Skills Matter More Than Ever.  In an AI-driven world, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and human connection will define successful leadership. Technology can enhance efficiency, but it can't replace the value of being human in the workplace.Authentic and Meaningful Online & Offline Connections. Whether remote, hybrid, or in-office, organizations must be digitally fluid—blending in-person and virtual interactions with intention, ensuring every connection has real value.AI: No Longer a Shiny New Toy. AI is now an operational necessity, but nonprofits must integrate it thoughtfully. From fundraising to donor engagement, organizations need a mission-aligned AI strategy that balances efficiency with ethical considerations.You'll enjoy this conversation that will help your nonprofit navigate 2025 with clarity, purpose, and soul.Find us Live daily on YouTube!Find us Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits! 12:30pm ET 11:30am CT 10:30am MT 9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show

In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about well-being. What does well-being look like to you? This is a question we don't often ask ourselves but, if we want to be “successful,” it's important to consider. My guest this week is Meico Marquette Whitlock, a well-being strategist. Here we talk about how to prioritize well-being individually and collectively. Meico shares 3 powerful questions to help us identify what's within our control and take small but meaningful action steps to improve our well-being. He also offers insights to help us better influence the well-being conversation in our workplaces.About My GuestMeico Marquette Whitlock is The Mindful Changemaker and The Mindful Techie. He works with changemakers who want to improve their well-being so they can sustainably increase their well-doing in changing the world. He is the author of the Amazon bestseller How to Thrive When Work Doesn't Love You Back: A Practical Guide for Taking Care of Yourself While Changing the World and The Intention Planner.He has worked for more than two decades across the non-profit, public, and private sectors leveraging information and communications technology to improve well-being in underserved communities as a software and web developer, communications director, trainer and facilitator, and mindfulness teacher.As a transformational speaker, trainer, and coach, he facilitates transformative experiences that foster well-being in a hybrid world. He has worked with organizations such as the U.S. Federal Government, Cigna, and the World Wildlife Fund, and has been a featured speaker on ABC News, Fox 5, and Radio One. Meico is a former triathlete, loves salsa dancing, and makes the world's best vegan chili!He holds an M.S. in Information Science from the University of Michigan and a B.A. in Political Science and Spanish from Morehouse College. He is also a certified trauma-informed mindfulness teacher.~Connect with Meico:Website: mindfultechie.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meicowhitlock/~Connect with Kim and The Impostor Syndrome Files:Join the free Impostor Syndrome Challenge:https://www.kimmeninger.com/challengeLearn more about the Leading Humans discussion group:https://www.kimmeninger.com/leadinghumansgroupJoin the Slack channel to learn from, connect with and support other professionals: https://forms.gle/Ts4Vg4Nx4HDnTVUC6Join the Facebook group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/leadinghumansSchedule time to speak with Kim Meninger directly about your questions/challenges: https://bookme.name/ExecCareer/strategy-sessionConnect on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmeninger/Website:https://kimmeninger.com

This Week:  “How To Thrive When Work Doesn’t Love You Back”  That's Meico Marquette Whitlock's new book, and he returns to share his wisdom. The Mindful Techie has advice like honor your priorities; negotiate your boundaries; embody your well-being; mind … Continue reading →

At RSVPify, you can host ticketed events for free - no subscription required. Host any free event with a monthly or annual subscription. Use the code NONPROFITNATION50 at checkout for an 50% off any annual subscription (discount applied for first year only) - or 50% off any monthly subscription for three months (billed at full rate subsequently).--You may enjoy the work you do, but you wish more than anything you had more time to simply sit, think, and hear your own thoughts. The truth is - if you really want to make a difference, you must start by taking time for yourself right now because you can't “change the world” if you're not around long enough to make that happen.My guest on this episode can relate. Meico Whitlock was on the verge of complete burnout, until he had “a breakdown that led to a breakthrough.” He's now a recovering workaholic and a certified mindfulness teacher. Meico founded his company, Mindful Techie™ to help overworked professionals take an intentional, mindful, and trauma-informed approach to enhancing wellbeing and productivity by improving relationships with work, life, and technology. Meico is a former triathlete, loves salsa dancing, and makes the world's best vegan chili!Today we discuss the themes in his new book How to Thrive When Work Doesn't Love You Back: A Practical Guide for Taking Care of Yourself While Changing The World (foreword by Beth Kanter)About Meico WhitlockMeico is The Mindful Changemaker and The Mindful Techie. He works with changemakers who want to improve their well-being so they can sustainably increase their well-doing in changing the world. He is the author of the Amazon bestseller How to Thrive When Work Doesn't Love You Back: A Practical Guide for Taking Care of Yourself While Changing the World and The Intention Planner.Meico is a former triathlete, loves salsa dancing, and makes the world's best vegan chili!He has worked for more than two decades across the non-profit, public, and private sectors leveraging information and communications technology to improve well-being in underserved communities as a software and web developer, communications director, trainer and facilitator, and mindfulness teacher.As a transformational speaker, trainer, and coach, he facilitates transformative experiences that foster well-being in a hybrid world. He has worked with organizations such as the U.S. Federal Government, Cigna, and the World Wildlife Fund, and has been a featured speaker on ABC News, Fox 5, and Radio One. He holds an M.S. in Information Science from the University of Michigan and a B.A. in Political Science and Spanish from Morehouse College. He is also a certified trauma-informed mindfulness teacher.Connect with Meico on LinkedInJoin the Mindful Techie mailing listThe Mindful Techie PodcastTake my free masterclass: 3 Must-Have Elements of Social Media Content that Converts

Mental and physical burnout in the nonprofit sector is an unfortunate reality, but there are ways to address it constructively. Meico Whitlock, founder of Mindful Techie, shares insights on how to protect ourselves from the ravages of nonprofit work.  Meico introduces a refreshing perspective on navigating burnout, urging us to change the conversation, with guidance that begins with, "We're not chasing dollars or titles; we're driven by a personal mission to leave the world better than we found it."  With that thought in mind, rather than a reactive approach, he advocates for proactive steps toward well-being. He believes in addressing burnout collectively and individually, offering a Change Framework comprising six commitments: Connect to Your Why, Honor Your Priorities, Acknowledge Limiting Beliefs, Negotiate Boundaries, Generate Inner Space, and Embody Well-being. Throughout the conversation, Meico and the co-hosts, Wendy Adams and Julia Patrick, dig into the nuances of recognizing burnout. From increased sick days to withdrawal from colleagues, the signs are varied but crucial to acknowledge. Meico reminds us that self-care isn't separate from the work; it is the work. By starting small, such as reaching out to HR for support or seeking medical advice, individuals can gradually reclaim balance. The discussion unfolds into practical advice for individuals and organizations alike. Meico emphasizes simplicity, urging listeners to distill action plans down to what fits on an index card. He encourages a mindful, step-by-step approach, fostering a culture of grace and compassion toward oneself and others. In the end, the fast-paced discussion will leave you with a profound insight: preventing burnout requires a shift in mindset and action. It's about honoring our well-being while still making a meaningful impact.  For more wisdom from Meico Whitlock and to explore his book, visit mindfultechie.com and find "When Work Doesn't Love You Back" on Amazon. Embrace well-being as an integral part of your mission-driven life.Watch on Video!Follow us on the Twitter: @Nonprofit_ShowSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show

Farra Trompeter, co-director, talks with Meico Marquette Whitlock, founder and CEO of Mindful Techie, about mindfulness in the workplace and offers tips that nonprofit leaders can apply to cultivate care and resilience among their teams.

A former software developer, now Founder and CEO of Mindful Techie, shares how to live a more balanced life in a digital world. https://mindfultechie.com/about (Meico Marquette Whitlock) | Founder and CEO, Mindful Techie Meico helps changemakers create work-life and tech-life balance so they can do their best work better while living their best lives. He is the founder and CEO of Mindful Techie, author of the Intention Planner, and a certified trauma-informed mindfulness teacher. Through speaking, training, and coaching, he facilitates transformative experiences that foster wellbeing in a hyperconnected and distracted world. He has worked with organizations such as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Cigna, and Greenpeace, and has been a featured speaker on ABC News, Fox 5, and Radio One. He's a former triathlete, loves salsa dancing, and makes the world's best vegan chili! He holds an M.S. in Information Science from the University of Michigan and a B.A. Political Science and Spanish from Morehouse College. Links: Webaddress: https://mindfultechie.com/ (mindfultechie.com) Email: meico@mindfultechie.com Work-life and tech-life balance assessment and toolkit: https://signup.mindfultechie.com/ (signup.mindfultechie.com) Sign up for email list: https://mindfultechie.com/subscribe (mindfultechie.com/subscribe) The Intention Planner: https://mindfultechie.com/planner (mindfultechie.com/planner) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meicowhitlock/ (linkedin.com/in/meicowhitlock/ ) Want to see additional resources? Visit https://resources.foundant.com/ (resources.foundant.com) Connect with other members of the philanthropic community at https://community.foundant.com/ (Community.foundant.com)

The Mindful Techie, Meico Whitlock, shares really good advice on balancing the bad and good stresses by acknowledging, confronting, then executing solutions to combat the pressures of nonprofit work.Watch this episode on video: https://vimeo.com/718835055This is a recent episode of The Nonprofit Show --the Nation's daily live streaming broadcast where the Nonprofit and Social Impact Community comes together. Each weekday the hosts and their guest experts cover current topics-- from money to management to missions. Thanks to our generous nonprofit sector supporters you will find over 300 special learning episodes focused exclusively on nonprofits and social impact. Nonprofit Technology and Apps topics: https://bit.ly/Nonprofit-Technology Nonprofit Fundraising and Development topics: https://bit.ly/Nonprofit-Fundraising Nonprofit Marketing and Communications topics: https://bit.ly/Nonprofit-Marketing-and-Comms Nonprofit Boards and Planning topics: https://bit.ly/Nonprofit-Boards Nonprofit Management and Staffing topics: https://bit.ly/Nonprofit-Management Connect to The Nonprofit Show: https://bit.ly/The-Nonprofit-Show Listen to us on your favorite podcast channel: https://bit.ly/NonprofitShow-Podcasts  The American Nonprofit Academy  https://bit.ly/AmericanNonprofitAcademy  provides our Nation's nonprofit social impact community collective News, Inspirations, and Training.If you lead or work for a registered nonprofit 501(c)(3), social impact or service organization, or are thinking of starting a nonprofit--, The Nonprofit Show is an excellent resource of current nonprofit information and operating strategies to make your social impact amazing. Each weekday there are new guest experts and thought leaders on the fast-paced 30-minute LIVE show—with topics ranging across nonprofit boards, foundations, grant funding, volunteer managers, donor relations, fundraising experts, NPO marketing, grant writers, philanthropy donors, nonprofit legal and tax professionals, CFRE info, nonprofit software and nonprofit apps providers, Nonprofit CRM programs, charity tax expertise, virtual galas, charity auctions, online nonprofit charity event programs, social impact strategic planning, fundraising and fund development, fiscal sponsorships, capital campaigns, community impact analysis, donation management, nonprofit jobs, nonprofit HR, nonprofit classes and training, global NGO organizations, as well as nonprofit sector Thought Leaders.#fundraising #nonprofit #socialimpact 

Join Meico Marquette Whitlock, founder and CEO of Mindful Techie, for an interactive training that will inspire you with mindful approaches for creating sustained balance in your life. Prepare to lower your stress level, focus on getting the important things done, and be more present for yourself, your team, and your family. Click here to listen to the full webinar from the Grantmaking Thought Leadership webinar series.   Topics discussed in this episode: Wellness Survey report findings Impact of the pandemic on wellbeing How grantmakers will need to adapt Setting boundaries   Resources: Meico Marquette Whitlock Wellness Survey 5 Ways Grantmakers Create Work- and Tech-Life Balance   Quotes: "When it comes to preemption, we want to be focused on creating a culture of care (...) that we are building in strong work/life boundaries and not depending on the individual to create those boundaries." "Addressing the organizational and institutional action of this is a longer term proposition." "Many of us are making assumptions of what is required of us, but something that is actually not being expected of us."

How can your organization prioritize wellness and productivity? Farra Trompter, co-director, talks with Meico Marquette Whitlock, founder and CEO of Mindful Techie, in this episode packed with ways to add a more mindful approach to your work-life and tech-life balance.

Meico Whitlock joins me to talk about creating freedom from being tethered to your phone, career and work life. He talk sabot using three main points to creating a happier, more mindful personal and professional life within yourself and with others. If you're someone who suffers from burnout, high anxiety, stress in the workplace and is looking for a way to create real lasting peace this is for you!Buy That Girl A Novel on Amazon in paperback or Kindle!  Starting July 1st That Girl A Novel is now a podcast! Listen to each chapter free and read by yours truly at That Girl A Novel. Find it everywhere you listen to your podcasts!Get tons of extra's from the podcast and help support it by joining our Patreon page at www.patreon.com/thatgirlthepodcastSigning up for Buzzsprout gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show. Click here to start! https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1294879For more about Jackie and her and our guests:Instagram:@Jackiebrubaker@thatgirlthepodcast@amindfultechiewww.jackiebrubaker.comwww.mindfultechie.comYouTube:That Girl The Podcast Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thatgirlthepodcast) Get bonus content on Patreon!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/that-girl-the-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do you have visions of waking up without fear? Without the terror of a backlog of emails queued up and demanding your immediate response… or the latest batch of social media updates from people you don't even know that well clamoring for your attention?Meico Marquette Whitlock has been there. He used to be like you. He was on the utter brink of burnout from work and tech overload. But several years ago, Meico had a breakthrough - and he shares what he's learned along the way with us in this insightful episode. Meico is the Founder and CEO of Mindful Techie and a sought-after speaker and trainer on mindfulness, technology, and productivity. Speaking with him gave me some great ideas to use to get control of my own work-life and tech-life balance (yikes), as well as take a hard look at my digital activities (double yikes). Here are some of the topics we discussed: The process that he used to encourage more calm and mindfulness with his team at a nonprofitHow to reclaim our lives from email, social media, devices and live life on our own termsWhat people usually get wrong when thinking of work-life-tech "balance"Meico's new book Intention Deficit DisorderA Meico Whitlock quotable: "You can do it all and have it all - just not at the same time."Connect with Meico:http://mindfultechie.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meicowhitlock/https://www.instagram.com/amindfultechie/ One of my favorite posts by Meico: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mindful-leadership-trying-times-meico-marquette-whitlock-he-him-/ The Intention PlannerDo me a favor? Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts (or your podcast player of choice) - it helps this podcast get seen by more people that would enjoy it!About Julia Campbell, the host of the Nonprofit Nation podcast:Named as a top thought leader by Forbes and BizTech Magazine, Julia Campbell (she/hers) is an author, coach, and speaker on a mission to make the digital world a better place. She wrote her book, Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits, as a roadmap for social change agents who want to build movements using engaging digital storytelling techniques. Her second book, How to Build and Mobilize a Social Media Community for Your Nonprofit, was published in 2020 as a call-to-arms for mission-driven organizations to use the power of social media to build movements. Julia's online courses, webinars, and talks have helped hundreds of nonprofits make the shift to digital thinking and raise more money online. Clients include GoFundMe Charity, Meals on Wheels America, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. 

This week:  Mindfulness, Happiness, Well-Being Apps From 20NTC, a survey of apps to help you increase resilience, work-life balance and calmness. My guests are Beth Kanter, master trainer, and Meico Whitlock, The Mindful Techie. Apps, Tools, Tactics More 20NTC panelists … Continue reading →

If you love the Amerikan Therapy Podcast send us a text and join us on the couch. Text us at +1 (202) 800-2355 and let us know what topics you want us to cover. Be ready because we might ask you to be a guest on the show. If you have heard the words mindfulness and meditation, but have no clue how these two practices might be beneficial for your mental wellness, then this is the episode for you. We sit down with two mindful living experts to learn some new coping mechanisms and skills. The Amerikan Therapy team is joined by Meico Whitlock, the Mindful Techie, and Wendi Cherry, author of From Jersey To Me, The Awakening and Healing of a Goddess. Meico Whitlock (Meko - Mar Kwet - Wit Lock) is a speaker and trainer on mindfulness, technology, and productivity. Meico is the founder and CEO of Mindful Techie, an organization that—through talks, workshops, and coaching—helps purpose-driven high achievers and organizations have an impact without burning out and being distracted by technology. Meico helps busy professionals and organizations integrate purpose, intention, and mindfulness into their day-to-day work in order to increase employee satisfaction, productivity, and work-life balance. He is the creator of the Intention Planner and has been a featured speaker on ABC News, Fox 5, Radio One, and on the main stage at events such as the Nonprofit Technology Conference. Link: http://mindfultechie.comWendi Cherry came to the realization that she was born with all of her Goddess powers already within. She changed her diet, mindset, and career and that’s when the revolution began. A Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, producer and host of The Sanctuary Radio Show on DCRadio.gov. Wendi has been featured on 89.3-WPFW, 93.9-WKYSFM, 96.3-WHUR and is a contributing writer for the AARP Sisters Newsletter. She released her interactive memoir From Jersey to Me: The Awakening & Healing of a Goddess in 2019. When she’s not hanging out in nature with her teenage daughter, exploring the world, or bobbin’ her head to some Golden Era hip hop, you can find her living her passion, educating, empowering, and inspiring melanated people to unapologetically transform into their most authentic and healthy selves by tapping into the God and Goddess within. Wendi received her training from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, where she received in-depth instruction in nutrition, health and wellness, coaching skills, and business development. Her full-service, holistic life-coaching revolution, The Goddess Awakening & Healing Sanctuary, LLC, focuses on nutrition, emotional, spiritual and physical wellness, personal and professional relationships, self-love, finances and more.Link: https://wendicherry.com/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/AMERIKANTHERAPY)

As an HR professional, you're probably "connected" 24/7.  Technology can be a benefit, but for most of us, it just adds to our stress.  Fortunately, my guest on Episode #29 has a solution for us.  Meico Whitlock is the founder and CEO of Mindful Techie.  He's a speaker and coach who can relate to the connected, distracted world we live in.  He's got some great strategies for you so be sure to take good notes!

No season lasts forever, but in every ending there's a chance for some new beginning - if you keep your eye out for it. Whether you're watching something come to an end, or you're ready to start a new chapter, what is it your season to do? Meico Whitlock who I interviewed on Episode 41 - (How to harness your focus and set priorities) and Episode 63 - (How to Create a Vision for Your Life) taught me about the importance of being intentional with your time and setting finite priorities for each season. As Meico teaches in his Mindful Techie courses and programs, once you identify your life vision and mission and set your specific goals, it's important to set no more than two priorities for any given season.  I'm excited about the intentional energy I'm putting behind my writing in this season, and I can't wait to see where that will lead. But I'm clear that it's truly time to prioritize writing after seeing a significant opening in my calendar related to my kids' school.  Again, as one season ends, another begins. I hope that was whatever season is ending for you, in the clearing you'll see the opportunity to finally pursue the purpose that's been pursuing you.  Keep me posted...   *** Speaking of seasons, it's ENROLLMENT SEASON for Package Your Genius Academy!!! We're enrolling for both of our group programs - the Personal Brand Visibility Academy that focuses on building a purposeful personal brand, and the Maximum Exposure PR Mastermind.  If you're interested in putting some intentional energy behind your personal brand, apply for the visibility academy. If it's your season to build momentum and land media exposure apply for the PR mastermind.   

Meico Marquette Whitlock, Founder and CEO of Mindful Techie, is a speaker and trainer on mindfulness, technology, and productivity. Mindful Techie is an organization focused on helping purpose-driven professionals and organizations boost their personal and professional effectiveness and increase productivity and work-­life balance in a digital world. Through talks, workshops, and trainings, Mindful Techie helps purpose-driven professionals and organizations integrate purpose, intention, and mindfulness into their day-to-day work in order to increase employee satisfaction, productivity, and work-­life balance, and more effectively advance organizational missions and priorities. Meico has served the non-profit and public sectors for nearly two decades by connecting people, information, and technology in ways that promote wellness and lasting social good. He is based in the Washington, D.C. area and travels domestically and internationally.On each episode of the Technology For Mindfulness Podcast, Robert Plotkin, co-creator of the “Hack Your Mind” series at MIT, explores the intersection between the practice of mindfulness & the use of technology in the modern age. Show notes can be found at TechnologyForMindfulness.com/. Come back often & feel free to subscribe in iTunes or add the Technology For Mindfulness Podcast to your favorite podcast application.Follow us on:https://Twitter.com/TechForMindfulhttps://Facebook.com/TechnologyForMindfulnessSubscribe to the Technology For Mindfulness Podcast via:iTunes: apple.co/2opAqpnStitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/robert-plotkin/technology-for-mindfulnessTuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Technology-Podcasts/Technology-For-Mindfulness-p963257/YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCadmsqRjuiilNT5bwHFHDfQRSS: https://feeds.feedburner.com/TechnologyForMindfulnessMusic courtesy of Tobu - Colors [NCS Release]youtu.be/MEJCwccKWG0www.7obu.com@7obuwww.facebook.com/tobuofficialwww.twitter.com/tobuofficialwww.youtube.com/tobuofficial See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kimi Walker's guest on this episode of the Early Accountability podcast is Meico Whittlock, founder and CEO of the Mindful Techie, an organization that helps high-achievers reclaim their time and refocus on their life purpose. Meico uses his experiences on the brink of burnout to coach individuals and organizations on the topics of reducing digital distractions, reclaiming work/life balance, and refocusing on their purpose or mission in life. Meico identifies two key tools in this shift in perspective: (1) deciding to live in a way that will fulfill your own life purpose, rather than in reaction to other people’s priorities, and (2) a very helpful Gmail tool that helps you spend less time in your inbox. It is easy to view your inbox and your calendar full of meetings as someone else’s to-do list for you, but Meico recommends shifting your mindset when an email comes in so that you see it as a way to fulfill your purpose rather than someone else’s. In Gmail, Meico uses the “when inbox ready” plugin that allows you to hide your inbox until you are ready to see it and then it provides you with metrics about how long and how many times you access your inbox over a specified timeframe. The three life-changing questions that Meico wants us to ask ourselves are: (1) What am I grateful for? (2) What would I do if I knew that I couldn’t fail? (3) What will people say about me after I die? The answers to these questions can either affirm that we are on the right path or alert us that we have strayed from our life purpose and we need to evaluate our vision and priorities. The items that we put on our calendars are the items that take precedence over everything else, so be sure to schedule time for what is important to you. Topics Covered in this Episode: • Meico’s tools for focusing on your life’s purpose • The three key questions to ask yourself about your life’s purpose • How to still be able to spend time on social media without feeling guilty • Multitasking is a myth