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Leading in Parenting: Special Patreon Release with Arlene Pellicane   Titus 3:1 (AMP) “Remind people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready and willing to do good,"   *Transcription Below*   Arlene Pellicane is a speaker and author of several books including Parents Rising, 31 Days to a Happy Husband and Calm, Cool, and Connected: 5 Digital Habits for a More Balanced Life.   She is also the co-author of Growing Up Social: Raising Relational Kids in a Screen-Driven World (with Dr. Gary Chapman).     Arlene has been a featured guest on the Today Show, Fox & Friends, Focus on the Family, FamilyLife Today, The 700 Club, and Turning Point with Dr. David Jeremiah.  She writes regularly for Proverbs 31 Ministries  and Girlfriends in God.  Arlene earned her BA from Biola University and her Masters in Journalism from Regent University.  Arlene lives in San Diego with her husband James and their three children Ethan, Noelle, and Lucy.  To learn more, visit www.ArlenePellicane.com    Arlene Pellicane's Website Arlene Pellicane's Podcast   Books by Arlene Pellicane: Parents Rising 31 Days to a Happy Husband 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom 31 Days to a Younger You Calm, Cool, and Connected: 5 Digital Habits for a More Balanced Life Growing up Social by Dr. Gary Chapman and Arlene Pellicane   Thank You to Our Sponsors: Chick-fil-A East Peoria and Cultivate What Matters   Just for Fun and Highly Recommended by Laura Lara Casey's Product: The Kid's Bundle (Write the Word for kids - have you seen this yet? 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Lara Casey's 2020 6-months Powersheets...Not exaggerating: these are changing my life!!!    Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook or Instagram or Our Website    Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review, and subscribing to this podcast!   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV) Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”   *Transcription*   Music: (0:00 – 0:08)   Laura Dugger: (0:09 - 1:53) Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, where we have practical chats for intentional living. I'm your host, Laura Dugger, and I'm so glad you're here.   I want to say a huge thank you to today's sponsors for this episode, Chick-fil-A East Peoria and Savvy Sauce Charities.   Are you interested in a free college education for you or someone you know? Stay tuned for details coming later in this episode from today's sponsor, Chick-fil-A East Peoria. You can also visit their website today at Chick-fil-A.com forward slash East Peoria.   If you've been with us long, you know this podcast is only one piece of our nonprofit, which is the Savvy Sauce Charities.  Don't miss out on our other resources. We have questions and content to inspire you to have your own practical chats for intentional living. And I also hope you don't miss out on the opportunity to financially support us through your tax-deductible donations. All this information can be found on our recently updated website, thesavvysauce.com.   I'm thrilled to welcome back author and speaker Arlene Pellicane. In her warm and welcoming way, she's going to share about parenting from a biblical perspective and give us practical steps to take to ensure as parents, we are leaders of the home and not followers of our children.    Here's our chat.   Welcome back to The Savvy Sauce, Arlene.   Arlene Pellicane: (1:54 - 1:55) It's great to be with you again. How fun.   Laura Dugger: (1:55 - 2:02) Well, in case our friends listening didn't hear your first episode, can you just catch us up on who you are and what you do?   Arlene Pellicane: (2:03 - 2:30) Sure. We talked about growing up social, raising relational kids in a screen-driven world. So, I just try to help families get a hold of that technology, so it doesn't take over your house.  And so, I speak and write books. My books include 31 Days to a Happy Husband, Growing Up Social, and 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom. I have three kids. My husband, James, and I have been married for 21 years.  And our kids are now in high school, junior high, and elementary school. And they go boy, girl, girl.   Laura Dugger: (2:31 - 2:39) And let's even go one step further and go back a little bit in your history. What type of home were you raised in?   Arlene Pellicane: (2:41 - 3:25) I am an only child. So, my husband would say he's the last of four that I was raised in a very spoiled home. That's what he would say.  So, I was the only child. I had cousins who lived in the same neighborhood. So that was really nice.  So I never felt lonely. And apparently I didn't ask my parents for a sibling. So, they were like, okay, we're happy with one.  We'll just keep it this way. And so, I had cousins that were very close in age to me in the neighborhood that I played with. And so, I had a very happy childhood and a good childhood.  I will say my sweet mom, she's so funny. She's super social. She just loves people. So, I was always the kid that was waiting on the curb like, please, mom, come pick me up. Because she was probably talking to someone and couldn't get me soon enough.   Laura Dugger: (3:26 - 3:34) That's amazing. Have you carried on that style now that you're raising your own family? Or have you chosen to do some things differently?   Arlene Pellicane: (3:34 - 4:50) I think a lot of the ways I parent are very much like how my mom and dad were.  My mom and dad were very open, very relational, talking, hugging, and involved in what I did. I was a cheerleader.  And if I came home, she'd be awake with hot chocolate at midnight after a game. Or something like that. So, I think that idea of being relational.  And there were rules and there were boundaries. But it was a very relational home. I think we definitely have that.  And my home was very joyful. And we try to make our home very joyful. So probably the most distinctive difference is the way we handle chores and just being tougher.  My mom and dad and I were caterers. Like, oh, if you need something, we'll do that for you. Where my husband is like, uh-uh.  You can do that yourself. And I think that's good. Because the first time I did laundry was in college.  I mean, that's pretty late. I remember being in college and thinking, what in the world do I do with this quarter and this laundry? I have no idea. And so, my husband has helped us to instill that the kids, you know, as soon as, like, my youngest is in fifth grade.  But even by second or third grade, she was doing her own laundry. So, I think that's good. My husband has helped us to see that learning how to do chores at a young age is a positive thing.   Laura Dugger: (4:50 - 5:14) I think it's just so interesting to hear because we all have a different approach.  So I love hearing both of those stories. And now you're also a working mom. And I know that some of our listeners have mentioned how grateful they are to hear from fellow Christians who have chosen to work while also raising their children. So, has this been natural for you or was it a struggle at times?   Arlene Pellicane: (5:15 - 6:18) Yeah. And I have to say, you know, I am a working mom with a lot of flexibility because I speak and I write. But my schedule is at home, and I am my own boss. So, I can say to myself, oh, let's go to the field trip. You know, I can do those kinds of things where I know many moms who are working these overnight shifts and they are crazy busy. And so, in that sense, I feel like if I say, oh, it's been easy, you know, it's been OK, that's kind of why. Because I haven't been forced to do these crazy hours. So, if you are listening right now and you're like, I am so sleepy because I've been working so hard, my heart goes goes to you. So, this has been a wonderful mix just for me personally, because I have the flexibility to be available for my kids. But it gives me a purpose that's outside of my children that I really enjoy. And it's kind of cool because since I write about marriage and the family and parenting, it keeps me in my space. So, I'm kind of constantly getting to have stories for my own work.  So it's it's been quite ideal. I love it.   Laura Dugger: (6:19 - 6:26) So is there any scripture or clarity from the Lord that helped affirm you in both of those roles?   Arlene Pellicane: (6:27 - 7:36) Yeah, you know, I think of Proverbs three of trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding. And so, as we're trusting in God, not leaning on our understanding and we're seeing like he will make your path straight. And so, I have seen that over and over and over again to simply trust. And it really is, you know, for me, it's being a speaker and an author. And I know some of you who are listening, that's something that you desire to do. But whether it's that or something else, you know, we live in a culture where you're supposed to be a celebrity, like you're supposed to amass numbers and have platforms and do all these things. And I think when you get to the point where it's like, you know, I want influence, I want impact, I want to help people. But I don't care if I help them with two followers or with 16, you know what I mean? Like not being into all those kinds of things. And I think when we turn our hearts to saying with our work, God, let your will be done in this. God be magnified in this Lord, just whatever I can do, multiply it. God will do that and be obedient that that's what's most important, not necessarily the Instagram followers, etc. So set your heart on God and the other things will fall into place.   Laura Dugger: (7:36 - 7:46) And like you said, in your work, you do write about family and parenting. So how can parents lead the home rather than children?   Arlene Pellicane: (7:47 - 10:36) This is so important, right? And it used to be that the home of yesterday might have been like, children are seen but not heard. But today it's backward.  It's like parents are seen but not heard. It's like people talking are the children. And so, watch your language.  You know, how do you talk to your children? Do you talk in a way that is like a leader or are you asking them questions all the time? So, I notice this about myself. So, for instance, that after you say something, you would say, okay, like, it's time to go come to dinner.  Okay. Like it's a question, right?  Not an instruction. Or why don't you wear this shirt? Okay. So, we, especially as moms, do this all the time. And if we don't tack the word, okay, on our voices still go up. Like we'll say, why don't you pick that one?  Isn't that a good idea? Like we're constantly like our voices go up in the question. So, part of leadership is even just listening to yourself.  How am I communicating? And I love what John Roseman, the psychologist says is communicate your instruction using the least amount of words possible. So, it's go to the car.   That's a leader, right? You're just telling your child, go to the car. But we say, okay, it's time to go to grandma's house.  And you know, we don't want to be late. So, let's start zipping up your jacket and let's go. Okay, it's time to go.  Are you not ready to go? Get your shoes on. Okay, you got your shoes.  That's so good. You got your shoes. Get in the car.  Right? So, it's like all we need to say was get in the car. So, I love that.  So just even assess how do you communicate to your children? Because your children are hearing all these things. And so, they just hear like this lovely paragraph.  They missed go to the car. So, assess how you talk. Use fewer words.  Don't make everything a question. And all of this, of course, stems from the idea, the realization that, wait a minute, I'm the leader in the home, not my child. So many people will say, well, my child won't let me do that.  Right? Like we ride bikes in our neighborhood. And my son, when he was in second grade, had a really bad accident involving him and a truck. And went to the hospital and was fine because of the grace of God and because he was wearing a helmet. And so, we'll see kids in the neighborhood without helmets. And my husband said to the dad, “You know, just last week, my son was hit by a car on this very street.  It's really important that your kids wear a helmet. And the father said, oh, I just can't get my kids to do it. So, this is the problem of, wait, who is the leader here? Is the child the leader or is the parent the leader? So, you've got to see, first of all, in scripture, it is children obey your parents and not the other way around. So, we've got to just embrace that with all of our heart.   Laura Dugger: (10:37 - 11:06) That's amazing to even hear you say that, because this morning this verse just jumped off the page at me. And it's in Titus 3, verse 1. And I'm reading out of the Amplified Version. And it says, remind people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready and willing to do good.  That just struck me for parenting. Like you're saying, it is biblical and it's important for us to lead.   Arlene Pellicane: (11:07 - 11:49) And wow, if your kids cannot learn from you, right, if in their own home they don't have that sense of, oh, there's this healthy authority over me and I do what they say. Like if they don't have that, then look at them as they grow up. They're going to have trouble with their relationship with God. It's like, oh, God commands us to do a lot of things.  And like Mary, we could say, let it be to me according to your word. I am your servant. Or like the modern person, we could be like, no way. Who are you to tell me what to do, right? So that authority, if they can get that from you as a parent, that's going to help them with their spouse, with their employer, with a police officer, with a teacher, with God. It just helps them in all those relationships.   Laura Dugger: (11:50 - 12:03) And I'm so grateful for people like you who are writing parenting books. And so, I want to know, how did you arrive at your eight strategies in one of your recent books titled Parents Rising?   Arlene Pellicane: (12:04 - 12:59) Yeah, a lot of it was what I was observing. Like what was I seeing with my children, with their friends in the elementary school, et cetera, our pediatrician and talking to other doctors, asking them like, what are you seeing? Because something my pediatrician said really struck me.  She's like, Arlene, a lot of times I'm not talking about physical things anymore. Like this is a pediatrician, right? It's not so much about shots and growth and all this.  It's how can I manage my child? They're so emotional. They're under distress.  They have anxiety. They're on video games all the time. So just listening to what she was saying of what are parents coming to her and saying, this is my problem, you know, and she's been a pediatrician for 25 years and has talked about, wow, in the last 10 years, all these problems because of technology, they're just enormous. So, listening to people's input led to these eight strategies.   Laura Dugger: (13:01 - 13:07) And you don't have to go through all of them, but could you at least touch on a few of these strategies and elaborate?   Arlene Pellicane: (13:07 - 16:59) Sure. You know, you can listen to our Growing Up Social one that we did to talk about this first strategy, which is amusement is not the highest priority. But what I'll say about that is as parents, you are not the cruise director. It is not your job to make everything fun from A to Z. Now you can do that on occasion. That's good.  You want to have fun. So don't get me wrong. Have fun.  But you're more like a trainer, a coach. And so, a lot of times we'll just give all the technology so our kids can be amused, but your kids don't need amusement. They need character. So, they need to be building character in your home.  So put amusement in its proper place so character can take shape. And that's going to be your first strategy. But I'll say a few things about strategy number four, which is the Bible and prayer are present daily. And it's just the idea that when kids see that you have a real faith, that it's not like, oh, I go to church on Sunday, but then every other day of the week I kind of look like any other home in this neighborhood. You know, like we watch the same things as our secular neighbor does.  We cuss sometimes. We spend our money on stuff we don't really tithe. And again, not a guilt trip, but I'm just saying when kids see that, oh, this doesn't make this huge difference in your life. Then when they're older, it's much easier for them to stray away from that faith because it's not strongly in them. But when they see like, oh, my mom and dad, they're not perfect, but they seek God. And when they make a mistake, they ask for forgiveness of me. And when I see them get money, they give it to the missionary. And when we have extra time, we try to serve other people or invite people to church. So those kinds of things. So not just like, oh, we attend church and we're good people.  But when kids see, oh, my mom's faith is real. My dad's faith is real.  That's going to make an impact on them. And that's going to help them to make that decision for themselves. So, make sure that that's something that's daily. And then for prayer, I will be the first to say, I want this amazing prayer life. But just like anyone else, I can go to bed and say, oh, my word, I didn't even pray today. So, one thing that's really helped me is Moms in Prayer.  And that is an international organization. And the total mission is two praying moms for every school. So that there would be two moms that would gather. And obviously there can be more to pray for their children by name and to pray for their school by name. And I started joining one of these when my son Ethan was in first grade. And now he is in 10th. And I can see such a huge difference in how God has moved in my children, in their friendships, in their school. Because every week while school's in session, I am praying with another woman for my kids by name. Like it is amazing. And I remember the very first week I did this, I joined a church group that had like one lady had college age kids.  And one lady had grandkids. So, it was a really diverse group.  I had the youngest kids. And we prayed. And we prayed that my son would make a Christian friend.  Because we're a public school. And the very next day my son Ethan said, Mom, I was in the playground, and I heard a boy singing. And Mom, he's a Christian.  And Mom, he's in my class. And I was like, Ethan, I just prayed with the moms just yesterday that you would find a Christian friend. And it's amazing.  That was first grade. And just about a month ago we had that same boy over for breakfast. And I told him that story.  And it was so funny. Like see how God works. So, he and my son are not close friends.  They have become acquaintances over the years. But we were able to have him over. And to be able to say that story, like you can see the boys lit up like, wow, this prayer thing really works. And so, if your kids can see that the Bible and prayer is part of your normal rhythm, that you care about it, that's going to make a huge difference in their spiritual lives.   Laura Dugger: (17:00 - 22:33) I would echo all of that. I think that life with Jesus is the most exciting type of life. 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It's that idea that yes, you can have quality time, but if you are not together all week and you have a half an hour of quality time only, that's not enough. You need to work on the quantity time as well. And again, one of the huge stealers is being on your phone, whether it's us, whether it's our kids. They did a survey of 6,000 kids all around the world and asked what's your parent's worst habit and 50% of them said my parent is on the phone and 34% of those people said and when we're talking in conversation, my parent will interrupt, like they will take a text while we're talking and that really bothers me. So, this idea of love is spelled T-I-M-E with time, just remember that when you're with your child, you need to have moments where there are no devices present. This doesn't mean that from the moment your child gets home from school to the moment they go to bed, you need to be staring at them and doing something.  No, that's not practical. Like you have to make dinner.  You have to pay your bills. We get that. But in the time in between those things, make sure there's time where maybe you're reading together. We just recently got a pool table, so we're playing pool together now. So have things in place, whether it's a frisbee or a ball, a chess game, a puzzle, where there is time that it's a regular rhythm to connect with your child, spend time together and it doesn't have to be this serious chat. You know, boys don't want to sit across the table with their mothers and have a serious chat, but a boy will play Nerf Gun Wars with you. So, like have activities so you're spending time together because in that shared activity, that's when there's an opportunity for that child to tell you something that maybe is on their heart, it's on their mind, because now there's a space to tell you. So, make sure that you are spending time with your kids.   Laura Dugger: (24:32 - 24:38) Wow. Is there anything else that we haven't covered yet in our time together that you want to make sure we hear?   Arlene Pellicane: (24:38 - 26:42) There are two thoughts I have. One is when you're spending that time together, research has shown that even having a phone present, so you're not touching it, it's just on the table. Like right now my phone is two feet away from me on my desk. So just having it there dilutes the conversation because they found that when people talk without it present, they feel more connected, like nothing is standing in the way between us. But when the phone is there, they know that at any moment that phone might ring, that phone might make a noise and my attention will be diverted and it dilutes the conversation. So, make sure your phones are completely not present when you are having that face-to-face time with your kids. And then the last thing I want to say is just have that mindset of strategy number eight, which is I am launching an adult, I am not babying a child.  And men tend to be pretty good at this. And again, this is a generality, but women, we're more like, oh, like let me do it for you.  So it's okay to let your kids grow up. And one thing my pastor says that I like very much is never do something for your child that your child can do on their own. So, something I love to do with my kids is I love to trim their nails, right? So, they're in elementary school, I'm trimming their nails, I'm trimming their nails. And my husband James would be like, honey, like they're in third, fourth grade, they can trim their own nails. And I'm like, the pinky, very tricky, the thumb, very difficult, you know? And so finally, I got to the point where it's like, okay, you know, Lucy, that's my youngest, you are responsible now for trimming your own nails and I won't do it anymore. But it's funny, like I would sneak around the house like when my husband wasn't watching and trim her nails because I just felt like I do a better job of this. And so, as moms, we need to realize someday our kids will go out of our house and they need to be able to trim their own nails.  So mama, you just got to back down. So, a lot of times it's we as moms that have to back away and say, you know what? I need to let them do this on their own because they are an adult and they're going to need this skill very soon.   Laura Dugger: (26:42 - 26:49) Okay, so it's don't ever do for your child what they can do for themselves. Is that the saying?   Arlene Pellicane: (26:49 - 26:50) Yes, that's the saying.   Laura Dugger: (26:51 - 26:56) Arlene, if people want to connect further, where can listeners find you online?   Arlene Pellicane: (26:57 - 27:22) They can find me on ArlenePellicane.com and I actually have a video series that goes with this book, Parents Rising, and I've designed it for a small group or for personal use so that each message is about 20 minutes long so you could watch the message and then you could have a discussion group with moms or with parents or by yourself. And so that's at ArlenePellicane.com and you can also find me on Instagram, Facebook and my podcast is called The Happy Home Podcast.   Laura Dugger: (27:23 - 27:41) Fantastic. We will link to all of these in our show notes and on our resources page of our website. We are called the Savvy Sauce because savvy is synonymous with practical knowledge or insight. And so today, Arlene, we would love to know what is your savvy sauce?   Arlene Pellicane: (27:42 - 28:49) So my savvy sauce has to do with someone you have interviewed in the past, Clifford and Joyce Penner, and I interviewed them for my book 31 Days to a Happy Husband, and they talked about the 5 to 30 second kiss, the 5 to 30 second daily kiss to keep the pilot light lit between you and your spouse. So that is my savvy sauce is attempting the 5 to 30 second kiss every day. And I will tell you, you know, even I'm the author, ooh, I've been married 21 years. Wow, like we still have trouble with this so much so that my husband has literally printed out a page, put it on the refrigerator, and we put an X on every day that we do this. So, whenever we realize, well, we are not kissing regularly anymore, the chart goes up on the refrigerator and we start making Xs. And it was so funny because my daughter, my youngest, had asked like, what's that chart for? And she asked me in such a moment that I wasn't ready to make up a funny story about it. So, I just said, oh, it's a kissing chart for daddy and I. And she's just like, what? So that's our savvy sauce, the attempt of the 5 to 30 second kiss every day.   Laura Dugger: (28:49 - 28:58) I love your savvy sauce. And Arlene, it is always such a pleasure to get to spend time with you and learn from you. Thank you for being my guest.   Arlene Pellicane: (28:59 - 29:01) It's been my pleasure. It's been so fun. Thanks for having me.   Laura Dugger: (29:02 - 32:44) One more thing before you go, have you heard the term gospel before? It simply means good news. And I want to share the best news with you, but it starts with the bad news.   Every single one of us were born sinners, but Christ desires to rescue us from our sin, which is something we cannot do for ourselves. This means there's absolutely no chance we can make it to heaven on our own. So, for you and for me, it means we deserve death, and we can never pay back the sacrifice we owe to be saved.   We need a savior, but God loved us so much. He made a way for his only son to willingly die in our place as the perfect substitute. This gives us hope of life forever in right relationship with him.   That is good news. Jesus lived the perfect life. We could never live and died in our place for our sin.   This was God's plan to make a way to reconcile with us so that God can look at us and see Jesus. We can be covered and justified through the work Jesus finished. If we choose to receive what he has done for us, Romans 10:9 says, “that if you confess with your mouth, Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”   So, you pray with me now. Heavenly father, thank you for sending Jesus to take our place. I pray someone today right now is touched and chooses to turn their life over to you.   Will you clearly guide them and help them take their next step in faith to declare you as Lord of their life? We trust you to work and change lives now for eternity. In Jesus name we pray.   Amen. If you prayed that prayer, you are declaring him for me. So, me for him, you get the opportunity to live your life for him.   And at this podcast, we're called The Savvy Sauce for a reason. We want to give you practical tools to implement the knowledge you have learned. So, you're ready to get started.   First, tell someone, say it out loud, get a Bible. The first day I made this decision, my parents took me to Barnes and Noble and let me choose my own Bible. I selected the Quest NIV Bible and I love it.   You can start by reading the book of John. Also get connected locally, which just means tell someone who's a part of a church in your community that you made a decision to follow Christ. I'm assuming they will be thrilled to talk with you about further steps such as going to church and getting connected to other believers to encourage you.   We want to celebrate with you too. So, feel free to leave a comment for us here. If you did make a decision to follow Christ, we also have show notes included where you can read scripture that describes this process.   And finally, be encouraged. Luke 15:10 says, “in the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” The heavens are praising with you for your decision today.   And if you've already received this good news, I pray you have someone to share it with. You are loved and I look forward to meeting you here next time.

Excited is an understatement as I'm getting ready to share with you about one of my favorite goal setting products… the PowerSheets Goal Planner from Cultivate What Matters!You'll want to listen through the end because I'm dropping something SO special and fun that has never been done before.In this episode, I share why the PowerSheets will become one of your favorite goal setting tools and the behind the scenes of how I use mine, as a life & business coach who is all about living your most intentional, Christ-centered life possible.The middle of the year is a phenomenal time to hit reset - if you are so ready to leave behind the limiting beliefs and overwhelm and instead, learn how to walk boldly with Jesus - this one is for you.Helpful links:Apply for your clarity call - first new client to start coaching and mention this episode receives a set of PowerSheets when joining the GSCC fam!Which PowerSheets Are Right for You?Are One Year or 90 Day PowerSheets Right for You?God, Growth, and Goal Setting for All Seasons - Gems You Need to Know (My Conversation with Lara Casey, Founder of Cultivate What Matters)

We hear the word “intentional” a lot these days and we are encouraged to live with intentionality. But we live in a world full of distractions and responsibilities that seem to choke out the ability to really choose how we live versus letting our lives dictate for us. I know that is a constant struggle for me and I find myself longing for simplicity. If that is you as well, today's episode is one you don't want to miss!   Lara Casey Isaacson is a mom to three (one through the gift of adoption), a grateful wife, and a believer in the impossible. She created the PowerSheets grace-filled goal setting planner and the Write the Word journals, and she founded Southern Weddings magazine a decade ago. Lara is also the author of Make It Happen: Surrender Your Fear. Take the Leap. Live On Purpose.   Today, Lara shares her fascinating story of creating multiple businesses and how that practically looked in her life, while also touching on the difficult seasons she walked through in the midst of the successes she was finding in those businesses. It was during those harder seasons that the Lord gave her a desire to truly live intentionally or “cultivate what matters” which would become a thriving business that is still growing and helping countless people get “unstuck” in life and step fully into their purpose and Godly goals for living.   Currently, Lara has moved into a new season of life, stepping away from Cultivate and is living in NC, where she loves getting her hands dirty in the garden.   I know that no matter where you are in your life journey, you will find this episode to be both encouraging and helpful as Lara offers some very practical tips to beginning or even continuing the process of cultivating what matters in your world and living intentionally in the place the Lord has you today.   For more information on Lara, visit: https://laracasey.com/

Do you dream of establishing yourself as a thought leader in your industry? This episode explores what it means to be a thought leader, the pros and cons of pursuing this path, and how personal branding is essential for success.Key Takeaways:Thought Leader vs. Influencer: Thought leaders are industry experts who provide unique insights and influence trends. Influencers may have a larger reach but less authority.Becoming a Thought Leader: Consider the time commitment, consistency required, and potential for criticism before taking the leap.The Power of Personal Branding: Develop your core values, niche, and a consistent brand message. Showcase your expertise and personality to build trust and connect with your audience.Examples of Personal BrandsJenna Kutcher (Branding & Marketing)Katelyn James (Photography & Business)Amy Porterfield (Online Marketing)Gary Vaynerchuk (Social Media Marketing)Neil Patel (Content Marketing)Marie Forleo (Business Growth)Action Items:Define your core values and brand message.Identify where your target audience spends time online.Create engaging content and build a community around your brand.Share your journey on social media by tagging @aliraehaneyWant to learn more?Follow Ali Rae Haney on Instagram: @aliraehaneyReady for branding or marketing strategy? Contact Ali now!Links Mentioned in Today's EpisodeESC Conference for creative small business owners in their growth phase. PowerSheets: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/Use code ALIRAEHANEY for 10% off at checkout.Created Colorful Color AnalysisYou can book your analysis at createdcolorful.com/virtualcoloranalysis. Use code ALIRAE at checkout for $15 off your consult and be one step closer to the confidence you crave.

In this episode of The Ali Rae Haney Show, Ali dives into the world of branding photography, offering insights and tips to simplify the process for entrepreneurs. Brand photography, she explains, is more than just headshots; it's a visual representation of your brand's values, mission, and client experience. With the goal of easing the intimidation factor of hiring a branding photographer, Ali breaks down the process step by step.Ali emphasizes the importance of setting clear goals for the session, as these images will be utilized across various marketing channels. She advises listeners to communicate their specific needs and objectives to the photographer, whether it's for social media, email marketing, or launching a new product/service.Next, Ali discusses the process of curating a shot list, which involves brainstorming visuals that align with the brand's identity and resonate with the target audience. She encourages thinking outside the box and incorporating audience feedback to ensure messaging clarity.The episode covers selecting outfits that reflect the brand's colors and style, choosing locations that complement the brand's story, and determining props that enhance the visual narrative. Ali stresses the importance of coordination and organization throughout the planning process.Listeners are reminded that preparation is key and that executing the prep list typically takes place over a manageable timeframe of one to three months. Ali assures entrepreneurs that their photographer is there to support them in achieving their branding goals.As the episode concludes, Ali extends an invitation to entrepreneurs seeking a brand photographer, highlighting her expertise and willingness to travel. She leaves listeners with a reminder that their brand is their story and encourages them to keep dreaming and creating.Airbnb https://www.airbnb.com/Home Studio List https://homestudiolist.com/Peer Space https://www.peerspace.com/Brittney Suttle with Knies & Co (Small Business CPA) https://kniesandco.com/PowerSheets: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/Use code ALIRAEHANEY for 10% off at checkout.Ali Rae Haney Brand Photographyhttps://aliraehaney.com/brand-photographyAli Rae Haney Show Insiders Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/2144518489214997

Have you ever set goals and then a few weeks later completely abandoned them? Or perhaps you even forgot what goals you were supposed to be working on? You're not alone. And the reason so many goals are abandoned is because we forget to create a plan for how we're actually going to accomplish them. In this final episode in our Purposeful Goal Setting Mini-Series, Holly's going to talk you through creating an action plan for your goals. She's giving you real-life examples and some helpfup tips and tricks to make sure your goals don't just become something collecting dust in the back of your closet.   Tools & resources for creating an action plan: Episode 31: The Key to accomplishing your goals  Books (affiliate links) The Twevle Week Year Atomic Habits The Power of Habit Calendar - iCal, Google Calendar, paper planner, goal sheets PowerSheets [affiliate link]   Connect with me: Website: https://estherlittlefield.com/ Instagram: @estherdlittlefield

In this episode, we delve deep into the realm of social media consistency and its pivotal role in brand growth and audience engagement. Beginning with a comprehensive definition of social media platforms, ranging from Instagram to YouTube, we debunk the myth of social media as the sole marketing avenue and emphasize the importance of diversification. Exploring the common advice of excelling on one platform, we stress the significance of selecting platforms aligning with your target audience's demographics and preferences.Drawing from real-world examples, such as an HVAC company's strategic use of LinkedIn targeting C-suite clients, we navigate the evolving landscape of social media algorithms and the essence of consistency in maintaining audience engagement. Introducing the concept of "champagne campaigns," we outline a quarterly strategy for content priming and audience engagement, facilitating seamless content creation and alignment with business goals.Transitioning into content creation, we discuss the challenges entrepreneurs face in maintaining consistency and introduce the concept of "content buckets" for diversified and engaging content. Utilizing series-based content, we highlight its effectiveness in fostering audience familiarity and engagement, with practical examples ranging from wedding tips to styling advice.Further, we emphasize the importance of a cohesive brand voice and messaging document, facilitating brand recognition and audience trust. Finally, we delve into the significance of establishing routines for batch content creation, ensuring sustained engagement and minimizing last-minute posting dilemmas.Concluding with actionable steps to implement a consistent social media strategy, we underscore the long-term benefits of strategic planning and execution. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or embarking on your brand journey, this episode offers invaluable insights into harnessing the power of social media consistency for brand success.Tune in for actionable strategies and expert guidance to elevate your social media game and amplify your brand presence. Remember, your brand is your story – let's tell it together.Ashlyn Carter blog: https://ashlynwrites.com/my-3-step-marketing-content-plan/Content Bucket Flow Chart Template Linkhttps://alirae.myflodesk.com/l3syrzmda7Flodesk:https://aliraehaney.com/flodeskUse this link to get $50 off first paid year.PowerSheets: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/Use code ALIRAEHANEY for 10% off at checkout.Ali Rae Haney Brand Development Websitehttps://aliraehaney.com/Ali Rae Haney Show Insiders Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/2144518489214997

In this inspiring episode, I warmly welcome listeners to the dawn of 2024, sharing my personal and professional goals for the year. The episode kicks off with my reflections on the much-needed break taken since December, emphasizing the importance of slowing down and aligning with the season's rhythm.   I delve into the unexpected 'Snowmageddon 2024' that blanketed Nashville, drawing parallels between this event and the quiet, introspective days of the pandemic. This natural pause allowed for family bonding and a reconnection with the essence of joy and simplicity in life. Exactly what the winter season is for!   Listeners will find this episode particularly engaging as I unveil my eight carefully thought-out goals for 2024 (with a few bonus business goals for the winter season!). These goals range from creating a serene and organized home environment, embracing a holistic health and wellness journey, and mindful financial planning, to nurturing creativity through reading and adventures, preserving family memories, leading my business with confidence and clarity, and fostering community through collaborations.   I share my reconnection with PowerSheets, a pivotal tool in my goal-setting journey, and how this tool, along with Asana, will guide me through the year. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone looking to start their year with intention, seeking inspiration for setting personal and professional goals, or anyone interested in learning how to balance the demands of life and work with grace and joy.   Links   Spring Virtual Retreat Preview: amberhousley.com/revealparty Blooming Business Inner Circle Membership: amberhousley.com/innercircle Copy Club Ai: amberhousley.com/copyclub Podcast Success Blueprint by Elizabeth McCravy: https://amberhousley.com/podcastcourse Apply to the Coterie Mastermind: amberhousley.com/mastermind Join Me at Inspired Retreat: amberhousley.com/joininspiredretreat          

Welcome to another episode of the Ali Rae Haney Show! Today, we're diving into the powerhouse that is Taylor Swift's personal brand. Taylor recently achieved billionaire status, and her Eras tour alone has stimulated the economy by a staggering $5.7 billion.Let's explore what makes Taylor's brand so enchanting and how her strategic moves can be applied to small businesses:1. Community and Connection:Taylor has built a strong sense of community among her fans (Swifties) across different generations. By mirroring her personal journey in her music, she creates a relatable soundtrack for fans' lives. Through authentic storytelling and relatable social media content, she keeps fans engaged and emotionally connected.2. Embracing "Eras" and Evolution:Taylor's concept of "eras" allows for brand growth and evolution. She has successfully rebranded herself multiple times, keeping fans intrigued and engaged. Small businesses can learn to embrace change and pivot when necessary, understanding that evolution is a natural part of growth.3. Marketing Genius:Taylor Swift is a marketing queen. From creating anticipation through breadcrumbs and limited editions to repurposing content, she maximizes revenue opportunities. The re-release of her albums as "(Taylor's Version)" showcases brilliant repurposing, turning adversity into profit.Tangible Takeaways for Small Businesses: Build Relationships: Cultivate a sense of community among your customers. Personal touches like thank-you cards or creating a Facebook group can foster connection. Tell Your Brand Story: Like Taylor, share your business origin and evolution stories. Make your audience see themselves in your journey. Embrace Evolution: It's okay for your brand to evolve. Don't fear change; it's often necessary for business growth. Repurpose Top-Performing Content: Work smarter, not harder. Break down successful content into various forms, such as blog posts or podcast episodes. Create Passive Income Streams: Learn from Taylor's multiple album releases to the same fan. Consider creating recurring or passive income streams with careful marketing. Define Your Values: Stay true to your business values. Let them guide you through evolutionary decisions.Taylor Swift's journey is a testament to resilience, reinvention, and embracing change. Small businesses can draw inspiration from her strategies to build a brand that resonates deeply with their audience. So, shed your fears, embrace growth, and create your success story.Thanks for joining today's episode of the Ali Rae Haney Show. Tune in next week for more insights to elevate your small business!PowerSheets: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/Use code ALIRAEHANEY for 10% off at checkout.Created Colorful: https://www.createdcolorful.com/Use code ALIRAE for $15 off at checkout.Ali Rae Haney Brand Development Websitehttps://aliraehaney.com/Ali Rae Haney Show Insiders Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/2144518489214997

In today's episode, Kelley and Casey kick off the 4th episode in the Building Better Goals series featuring tending lists. Tending lists are the systems we use each month to track, systemize, and measure our progress on our goals. They're so different from our to-do lists, and they're lists that actually fill our cup and help us become the women we want to be. We share personal examples well as a few quick things you can do today to create one of your own. Tending lists are vital to your success, and listen in to hear why!    //Time Stamps// 00:00:  Welcome 01:30:  What Casey is loving 07:16:  What Kelley is loving  10:10:  The heart of PowerSheets –  tending lists!  10:30:  What the heck is a tending list?   14:18:  A real life example of a tending list in action with a big dream  21:17:  Put the hard things on there, too.  26:00:  How to make your own  28:41:  A pep talk as you do it!  29:36:  Closing thoughts    // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // – Becoming a Soul Minimalist by Emily P. Freeman – John Mark Comer – Practicing the Way podcast   – Archer and Olive Traveler's Notebook  – The Voice of the Heart  – PowerSheets – The Difference Between a Tending List and a To-Do List  – How to Make a Monthly Tending List    // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! You can also subscribe to our podcast monthly newsletter here!    — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!   — Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.   — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter here and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.   — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.   — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!   

Who is ready to talk about goal setting? Because this episode is ALL about setting 2024 goals. I'm going to share the exact process I use to set my goals each year (and what I do to prepare for the next year ahead). I love goal setting and (and also consuming content on how others achieve their goals). That's exactly what I'm exploring today. Over the years, I've followed a similar approach, and that core process is what I'm going to share with you today!  Episode Highlights: My favorite goal setting tools (planners, workbooks and more!) When I start planning my annual goals  How I prioritize my goals and narrow down the options My KEY questions to help you reflect on the last year and plan for the next year How to create action items for your goals My biggest tip to actually achieving your goals    Links Mentioned:  Read the blog post and show notes for this episode: https://marakucirek.com/31  Listen to my 2023 Recap: https://marakucirek.com/30  Follow Mara on Instagram: https://marakucirek.com/instagram My favorite planner, The Full Focus Planner: https://marakucirek.com/fullfocus  Your Best Year Workbook by Lisa Jacobs: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1329442699/your-best-year-by-lisa-jacobs-the-life  Powersheets: https://marakucirek.com/powersheets 

In today's episode, Kelley and Casey sit down for coffee with one of our Goal School Premium members, Lisa Hartung, who shared her grief with us in this community last year. After watching her grieve for her mother and putting her grief into action in marathon training and community building, we had to have her share her compelling story with everyone. As a people lover fueled with purpose, she shares her story with such radiance that we hope will encourage and inspire you too. May these words encourage your heart if you're grieving in this season, and may you know you don't have to do it alone!   //Time Stamps// 00:00:  Welcome 01:27:  Intro to our guest – Lisa!  02:08:  What Lisa is loving right now  04:17:  What Casey is loving right now  05:01:  What Kelley is loving right now 06:01:  Diving into community & purpose  06:23:  Lisa's backstory that started it all  08:54:  How Lisa used PowerSheets to train  10:43:  The day of the race  14:31:  Grieving her mom   19:56:  The guilt in grief and partnering with others    22:11:  How to offer support in grief  25:14:  An encouragement if you're grieving  26:38:  Resources that Lisa has  29:30:  Final thoughts    // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // -The Home Edit  -Project Purple  -Kelley's favorite Blistex chapstick  -Lisa's course and site  -Lisa Hartung on Instagram    // Products Mentioned in this Episode // — PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner — PowerSheets Facebook Group  —Goal School Premium —Habit Trackers    // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!   — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!   — Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.   — Subscribe to the podcast newsletter and receive intentional resources, recaps, and information shared on the podcast here! https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/pages/podcast    — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.   — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!  

In today's episode, Kelley and Casey chat about the idea that you will die with a to-do list, and how that can inform the way we prioritize our lives and define what matters. If you are feeling like your to-do list is never ending, or if you struggle with procrastination, we hope this episode will give you a new perspective to re-evaluate your tasks and live intentionally. We are all learning, but what a joy it is to do so together! We're so glad you're here!   //Time Stamps// 00:00:  Welcome 01:05:  What Kelley is loving 02:07:  What Casey is loving 03:36:  Wisdom from our grandmothers 07:00:  The weight of an endless to-do list 08:02:  Eat That Frog (Book) 13:45:  You will die with a to-do list 19:50:  How we prioritize in light of long to-do lists (Book: Traction) 20:45:  Tyranny of the Urgent (Book) 22:10:  A plan for meaningful productivity  22:40:  Decide what's important 24:25:  Discover how your time is being spent 27:10:  Budget the hours 28:15:  Follow through 33:00:  How PowerSheets might be able to help you! 34:30:  Final thoughts   // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // — Bible Study Fellowship:  https://www.bsfinternational.org/  — Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy:  https://www.amazon.com/Eat-That-Frog-Great-Procrastinating/dp/162656941X/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=322299601888&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9009731&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=1880549648279262040&hvtargid=kwd-295394277340&hydadcr=22532_10344436&keywords=eat+that+frog&qid=1696443459&sr=8-1  — Traction by Gino Wickman:  https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=241615464178&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9009731&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=6345564991961684636&hvtargid=kwd-26486993687&hydadcr=22532_10353775&keywords=traction+book&qid=1696443498&sr=8-1  — Tyranny of the Urgent by Charles Hummel:  https://www.amazon.com/Tyranny-Urgent-Charles-Hummel/dp/087784092X  — Time Tracker Worksheet:  https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0194/2855/files/SBS-Ideal-Weekly-Rhythms_8-5x11_0b7b31f8-66cd-47c4-8ff8-9a4de2cae17d.pdf?v=1685113923  — PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner:  https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/2024-powersheets-2  — How Kelley and Casey found PowerSheets:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/083-a-whole-new-way-of-doing-life/id1446902533?i=1000629881255  — PowerSheets Facebook Group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/PowerSheetsGroup    // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!   — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!   — Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.   — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.   — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.   — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!  

In today's episode, Kelley and Casey chat about what led them to find Cultivate What Matters and PowerSheets, and how it has changed their lives for the better. With launch week upon us, listen in to a behind the scenes conversation of the power of living a life on purpose. You are sure to leave this conversation feeling a little more understood and a lot more encouraged to pursue what matters. We hope this conversation helps you see your goals and your own story with fresh eyes. We're so glad you're here!   //Time Stamps// 00:00:  Welcome 01:48:  What Casey is loving 03:36:  What Kelley is loving 06:44:  Quarterly Book Reviews 07:40:  A whole new way of doing life 08:26:  Casey's story 14:44:  Kelley's story 20:00:  What Kelley is cultivating these days 22:17:  What Casey is cultivating these days 27:55:  A note on habits 30:00:  Final thoughts   // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // — Have ideas for topics you want covered on the Cultivate What Matters Podcast? Email us at hello@cultivatewhatmatters.com — Thera Ice Migraine Cap:  https://www.amazon.com/TheraICE-Rx-Headache-Comfortable-Stretchable/dp/B082WN9NJL/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?hvadid=580642701349&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9009731&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=7535065787941956139&hvtargid=kwd-1230953940426&hydadcr=25973_13487811&keywords=theraice+headache+relief+hat&qid=1695918976&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1  — The Twelve Week Year by Brian Moran:  https://www.amazon.com/12-Week-Year-Others-Months/dp/1118509234/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1695919002&sr=8-1  — 2024 PowerSheets launching 10/4/2023:  Find out more here https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/  — Follow along with Kelley's passion for children's literature at The Bluebird Bookshelf:  https://www.instagram.com/thebluebirdbookshelf/  — Write the Word Journals: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/write-the-word  — PowerSheets Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PowerSheetsGroup      // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!   — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!   — Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.   — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.   — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.   — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!  

In today's episode, Kelley chats with Shelby Turner and Krystal Dickson, cohosts of The Daily Grace Podcast. Shelby and Krystal share encouragement for growing in your faith, persevering through challenges, and gentle words of wisdom when you feel like you're just not enough. As you listen in, we hope this conversation helps encourage you as you cultivate your own spiritual and personal development goals!   //Time Stamps// 00:00:  Welcome 01:30:  Meet Shelby and Krystal  04:45:  Encouragement for someone struggling to feel success in their faith 05:35:  Redefining success in faith 10:18:  Challenges women face growing their faith 17:04:  Resources 19:30:  Final thoughts   // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // — The Daily Grace Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-grace/id1450011728?mt=2  — Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley:  https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Household-Practicing-Everyday-Rhythms/dp/0310362938  —The Daily Grace Co. shop:  https://thedailygraceco.com/  — The Daily Grace Co. YouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDailyGraceCo  — Webinars: Creating a Method for Deeper Bible Study and Bringing Jesus into Your Family's Routines — Worthy Study:  https://thedailygraceco.com/products/worthy-embracing-your-identity-in-christ?_pos=1&_sid=7868f9897&_ss=r  — The Daily Grace Co. blog:  https://thedailygraceco.com/blogs/the-daily-grace-blog  — The Daily Grace Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailygracepodcast/  — Shelby's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/shelbyraeturner/  — Krystal's Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/krystal__dickson/  — 2024 PowerSheets are coming! https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/coming-soon    // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!   — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!   — Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.   — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.   — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.   — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!  

It's our final episode of our summer series! In this series, Emily, Casey, Alli, and Kelley have talked about traveling with kids, health + wellness on the go, setting routines in busy and slow seasons, developing habits when life is busy, and so much more—but today we're sharing from the heart and answering this question: What have we learned about rest? We're so glad to have you join us today, friends!   Time Stamps: 00:00 - Welcome 01:00 - What Emily is learning about rest 03:40 - What Alli is learning about rest 06:25 - What Casey is learning about rest 08:10 - The idea of soul rest 09:30 - What Kelley is learning about rest 10:35 - What Emily is looking forward to in the season ahead 12:30 - What Alli is looking forward to in the season ahead 13:35 - What Casey is looking forward to in the season ahead 17:05 - What Kelley is looking forward to in the season ahead 18:38 - Final thoughts   // Resources in this Episode // Stay tuned for launch information coming soon! The Cultivate What Matters Shop: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/    // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!   — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!   — Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.   — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.   — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.   — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!   — Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group!   — Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!

In today's episode, Emily is back chatting with Kelley about helping the kids we love to cultivate what matters. If you've spent any time with Emily you know this is something she's super passionate about, and we are so excited to learn from her today. Whether wanting to help your own children, nieces and nephews, grandchildren, neighbor kids, students, or any other little ones in your life, you are sure to learn some great tips to encourage and steward them well. We're so grateful to walk with you today!   Time Stamps: 00:00 - Welcome 01:45 - What Emily is Loving 05:00 - What Kelley is Loving 06:30 - Why is helping kids cultivate what matters important? 10:18 - How do we start? 13:23 - How do we guide them? 14:11 - What do we want to model? 19:00 - How do we encourage and empower them? 25:00 - A note on why reading matters to us! 25:55 - Final thoughts   // Resources in this Episode // The Cultivate What Matters Shop: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/  Native Shoes: https://www.nativeshoes.com/jefferson-child/13100100.html Book - The Coddling of the American Mind: https://www.amazon.com/Coddling-American-Mind-Intentions-Generation/dp/0735224897  Emily's Blog: https://emformarvelous.com/     // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!   — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!   — Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.   — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.   — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.   — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!   — Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group!   — Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!

In today's episode, we once again find ourselves on the precipice of another seasonal transition. Fall is just around the corner, friends! We're diving into tips for transitioning well, so you can set yourself up for success as we embark on back-to-school season. Whether you are preparing for the back-to-school shift or just looking to refresh your rhythms for the fall, we are here to help you prepare well, get organized, and make it fun. We're so grateful to walk with you today!   Time Stamps: 00:00 - Welcome 00:56 - What Alli's Loving 01:35 - What Kelley's Loving 02:45 - Back-to-school transition 08:15 - Seasonal transition 09:30 - Ending summer and starting fall well! 11:15 - Prepare Well 14:30 - Get Organized 18:30 - Make it Fun! 19:36 - Encouragement for the Week   // Resources in this Episode // Mini Daily Habits Notepad: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/products/mini-daily-habits-notepad-apricot?_pos=3&_sid=fc625e647&_ss=r  Season by Season Daily Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/academic-planners  Intentional Weekly Planner Notepad: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/products/intentional-weekly-planner-notepad?_pos=8&_sid=7ab0cb2a4&_ss=r  Weekly Refresh Planner Notepad: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/products/weekly-refresh-planner-notepad?_pos=4&_sid=1fc65efa2&_ss=r  Weekly Rhythm Ideas for the Season (FREE download!): https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0194/2855/files/SBS-Ideal-Weekly-Rhythms_8-5x11_0b7b31f8-66cd-47c4-8ff8-9a4de2cae17d.pdf?v=1685113923      // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!   — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!   — Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.   — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.   — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.   — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!   — Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group!   — Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!

Today's episode you'll learn 3 tips to harness that delightful summertime energy. During a season that propels us forward, we're sharing ways to be proactive with our time and intentional about the season ahead. Don't let summer come and go! You can cultivate what matters right where you are and begin to savor your summer a little bit more. We're so grateful to walk with you today!   Time Stamps: 00:24 - Welcome 0:53 - What Casey 's Loving 02:06 - What Kelley's Loving 04:27 - Summer Energy   07:28 - First things first: a brain dump! 10:41 - Map it Out 12:05 - Put your Plan in Motion  14:26 - Encouragement for the Week   // Resources in this Episode // The Minimal Mom: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMinimalMom How to Have Fun with Your Goals Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/067-your-cultivated-summer-series-how-to-add-more-fun/id1446902533?i=1000616619107 PowerSheets Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/pages/what-are-powersheets     // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!   — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!   — Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.   — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.   — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.   — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!   — Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group!   — Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!      

Today's episode dives into goal setting on the go. Many of us have the opportunity to travel or take a vacation in the summer, but what do we do about our goal setting when we're away? How about our habits? In this conversation you'll learn some practical tips and a fresh perspective for your time away this summer. We're so grateful to walk with you today!   Time Stamps: 00:24 - Welcome 01:20 - What Emily's Loving 02:05 - What Kelley's Loving 05:04 - Progress doesn't have to be even across the board 07:00 - Cultivating what matters is bigger than tracking habits 10:15 - Travel is an opportunity for your goals 12:30 - Steps for cultivating intentional trips  35:30 - Encouragement for the Week   // Resources in this Episode // PowerSheets Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/pages/what-are-powersheets Heirloom Traditions Paint: https://www.allinonepaint.com/ Heirloom Paint Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/943960095775605     // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!   — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!   — Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.   — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.   — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.   — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!   — Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group!   — Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!

This week, the team's all here! All four of your summer series podcast co-hosts are chatting about our wins for the first half of the year, and we're sharing our not-so-wins. We don't love the word “fail” around here, so instead, we're sharing how we've “tripped forward”.  In addition to celebrating wins, today you'll hear about what's not working in our 2023 goals, and hear how we plan to pivot for the year ahead.   Join Emily, Casey, Alli, and Kelley for a special episode of Your Cultivated Summer, full of inspiration, encouragement, and a little extra joy.   // Resources in this Episode // Mid-Year Refresh Worksheet: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0194/2855/files/PowerSheets_Wildcard-4.75x8-MidYearRefresh.pdf?v=1656081815 PowerSheets Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/pages/what-are-powersheets The One Thing by Gary Keller: https://www.amazon.com/Surprisingly-Extraordinary-Results-bestselling-Paperback/dp/B08L589JK3/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1688668783&sr=8-1    // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!   — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!   — Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.   — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.   — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.   — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!   — Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group!   — Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!

We are officially at the mid-way mark of 2023, and it's the perfect time for a refresh! Today we reflect on the past 6 months and cast a vision for where we're going in the next 6 months. Grab your PowerSheets or a blank journal, your favorite pen, maybe a snack and a fun drink, and let's get started! // Resources in this Episode // Mid-Year Refresh Worksheet: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0194/2855/files/PowerSheets_Wildcard-4.75x8-MidYearRefresh.pdf?v=1656081815 PowerSheets Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/pages/what-are-powersheets // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters! — Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group! — Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!

Today's episode addresses going beyond surface-level with family and friends. Many of us spend time with extended family while on vacation, and while family dynamics can be complicated, we often desire to bring the same intention we've found with our goal setting and other aspects of our lives to our extended-family relationships. Listen in as Emily and Kelley give you some practical tips and a fresh perspective for your time together this summer. We're so glad you're here! Time Stamps: 00:24 - Welcome 01:23 - What Emily's Loving 02:00 - What Kelley's Loving 04:28 - What Going Beyond Surface-Level Means 08:19 - Why It's So Important 17:13 - Practical Tips + Ideas 26:21 - Encouragement for the Week   // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters! — Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group! — Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!  

Today's episode is all about how to refresh your digital screen time this summer with Alli from Team Cultivate. We live in a digitally connected world, and screens are a natural part of our lives. From work to fun, connection with friends and family to learning from strangers on the internet, we can't escape technology! Listen in as Alli and Kelley discuss practical strategies to refresh your screen time routines for summer months. We're so glad you're here! Time Stamps: 00:24 - Welcome 02:06 - What Alli's Loving 03:24 - What Kelley's Loving 04:01 - Summertime Screen Time 06:29 - The Five W's of a Screen Refresh 07:33 - The Who 10:07 - The Why 14:21 - The What 00:00 - The When 17:41 - The Where 25:28 - Encouragement for the Week // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // — Butterfly Paper Company: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheButterflyPaperCo — The Tech Wise Family by Andy Crouch: https://a.co/d/4LsvToo // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters! — Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group! — Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!

Today's episode is all about how to add more fun to your goals this summer with Casey from Team Cultivate. Learn how to add a dash of fun into your goal setting and simply enjoy your cultivated summer a little bit more. Even if your idea of fun isn't roller coasters or big parties, you probably still wish you had more time for things you enjoy. These tips are perfect for you if fun means curling up with a good book or taking a week off and traveling the globe. Seriously, big or small—it's fun we're after here—whatever that means to you! Let's talk about how to add more fun to your goals this summer! We're so glad you're here!   Time Stamps: 00:23 - Welcome 01:29 - What Casey's Loving 03:00 - What Kelley's Loving 04:01 - What is “Fun”” (and how to be intentional about it!) 06:58 - Tip #1: Seek Out The Fun 17:53 - Tip #2: Mix It Up!  22:02 - Tip #3: Invite Someone Into Your Goals 26:09 - Tip #4: Celebrate Your Wins 32:20 - Tip #5: Add A Touch Of Rebellion To Your Goal 36:54 - Encouragement for the Week   // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // — *NEW* Daily Goals Sticky Notes: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/products/daily-goals-sticky-notes — The Power of Fun by Catharine Price: https://a.co/d/3OOPuB3 — Essentialism by Greg McKeon: https://a.co/d/0oF2IKf — (Blog) How To Have Fun With a Goal Along The Way: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/blogs/cwm/how-to-have-fun-with-a-goal-along-the-way   // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!   — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!   — Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.   — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.   — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.   — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!   — Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group!   — Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!  

Does cultivating what matters with kids around feel like a summertime challenge? Many of us have kids home from school in the summer, too. And while this can feel like a challenge when it comes to making progress on your goals, we hope today's conversation will give you some practical tips and fresh perspective on making this a memorable and meaningful season for everyone in your family - while still making progress on what matters!   In this episode, Emily Thomas shares fun ways to bring your kids into your goals, create ripple effects of intentional change, and teach your loved ones to cultivate what matters, too. We're so glad you're here!   Time Stamps: 00:23 - Welcome 01:13 - What Emily's Loving 02:11 - What Kelley's Loving 04:15 - Cultivating What Matters with Kids Around Overview 05:48 - How to what get to the root of what truly matters 07:46 - How to break it down into actionable (yet realistic!) steps 09:05 - How to live it out with joy and freedom 10:13 - Encouragement for Moms 12:31 - Practical Examples   // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // — New York Times Crossword Book: https://a.co/d/4734Lme — Amazing Sanity-Saving Cord Holders: https://a.co/d/a9Vu7Ul   // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!   — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!   — Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.   — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.   — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.   — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!   — Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group!   — Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!  

Struggling to find a routine in the heat of summer? At the start of this season, while we transition responsibilities, schedules, and all-the-things, we're taking a moment to set intentions for the season ahead alongside you!   In this episode, Alli and Kelley teach you how to plan your most meaningful summer yet by uncovering what matters in this season, breaking it down, and living it out. As you create simple, purposeful rhythms and routines, your summer days will become sweeter and brighter. Take a listen!   (A special note from Alli and Kelley: As promised in the episode, all of the reflection questions, tips, and tricks are listed below and on our blog! Can't wait to hear how you cultivate your summer! We're cheering for you!)   Time Stamps: 00:18 - Welcome 01:25 - What Alli's Loving 02:38 - What Kelley's Loving 03:59 - Rhythms vs Routines 09:14 - How To Uncover What Matters in this Season 21:10 - Break It Down over the next Three Months 35:56 - Live It Out—today! 40:35 - Summertime Book Recommendations 41:06 - What's Next   // How to Refresh Your Rhythms and Routines for Summer - Reflection Questions //   Step 1: Uncover What Matters - What matters to you within a routine? - What routines/rhythms matter most to you? - How does the summer season (or season ahead) impact those things?   Step 2: Break It Down - What matters to you within a routine? - What routines/rhythms matter most to you? - How does the summer season (or season ahead) impact those things?   Step 3: Live It Out - What do you need to do? - How can you make it practical and realistic? - When do you need to do it?   // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // — Free Intentional Weekly Rhythms Download: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/pages/podcast — Alarm Clock App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/digital-clock-big-led-alarm/id1287009111 — PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/powersheets — PowerSheets Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PowerSheetsGroup     // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!   — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!   — Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.   — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.   — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.   — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!   — Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group!   — Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!  

Struggling to find a routine in the heat of summer? At the start of this season, while we transition responsibilities, schedules, and all-the-things, we're taking a moment to set intentions for the season ahead alongside you!   In this episode, Alli and Kelley teach you how to plan your most meaningful summer yet by uncovering what matters in this season, breaking it down, and living it out. As you create simple, purposeful rhythms and routines, your summer days will become sweeter and brighter. Take a listen!   (A special note from Alli and Kelley: As promised in the episode, all of the reflection questions, tips, and tricks are listed below and on our blog! Can't wait to hear how you cultivate your summer! We're cheering for you!)   Time Stamps: 00:18 - Welcome 01:25 - What Alli's Loving 02:38 - What Kelley's Loving 03:59 - Rhythms vs Routines 09:14 - How To Uncover What Matters in this Season 21:10 - Break It Down over the next Three Months 35:56 - Live It Out—today! 40:35 - Summertime Book Recommendations 41:06 - What's Next   // How to Refresh Your Rhythms and Routines for Summer - Reflection Questions //   Step 1: Uncover What Matters - What matters to you within a routine? - What routines/rhythms matter most to you? - How does the summer season (or season ahead) impact those things?   Step 2: Break It Down - What matters to you within a routine? - What routines/rhythms matter most to you? - How does the summer season (or season ahead) impact those things?   Step 3: Live It Out - What do you need to do? - How can you make it practical and realistic? - When do you need to do it?   // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // — Free Intentional Weekly Rhythms Download: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/pages/podcast  — Alarm Clock App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/digital-clock-big-led-alarm/id1287009111 — PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/powersheets — PowerSheets Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PowerSheetsGroup     // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!   — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!   — Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.   — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.   — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.   — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!   — Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group!   — Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!  

Get excited! A very special summer series is here: Your Cultivated Summer with Team Cultivate. In this first episode, you'll meet some of your favorite Cultivate teachers Emily, Casey, Alli, and Kelley—and dive into the pains and pearls of summertime goal setting. Whether you have a lot of extra time or your schedule presents additional challenges, in this series you'll find exactly what you need to feel confident in your progress and stay focused on what matters most this summer—and it will be easy and fun!   Time Stamps: 00:51 - Welcome to Your Cultivated Summer 01:29 - Meet Alli 06:04 - Meet Casey 07:02 - Meet Emily 09:07 - Meet Kelley 10:21 - Our Biggest Lessons from Cultivating What Matters 15:28 - Summertime Goal Setting Challenges 20:01 - What We're Excited about during Your Cultivated Summer 23:04 - What's Next   // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // — PRODUCT | PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/powersheets — PowerSheets Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PowerSheetsGroup   // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!   — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!   — Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.   — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.   — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.   — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!   — Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group!   — Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!  

Feel like distractions hindering your goal-setting progress? Do you find yourself tackling everything but what you set out to accomplish? If so, this episode is for you! Kristin and Kelley share practical tips to reduce everydaydistractions and actually do what needs to be done!    Time Stamps: 06:48 - How to Reduce Distractions 06:57 - 1. Have a Plan Before You Begin 07:09 - 2. Set Time Limits on Your Goals 07:30 - 3. Complete Most Challenging Tasks First 07:55 - 4. Give Yourself a Shorter Time Frame 08:26 - 5. Use Visual Reminders 14:42 - How To Use Rewards to Keep Yourself Focused 18:48 - Win The Day! 25:14 - Question of the Week   // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // — BOOK | Habits of the Household by Justin Earley: https://a.co/d/6h88mQl — BOOK |  In This Moment by Gabrielle Meyer: https://a.co/d/eI7Nw3n — BOOK | Indistractable by Nir Eyal: https://a.co/d/fo7rGHB — BLOG | Goal-Setting Rewards That Aren't Money or Food: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/blogs/cwm/goal-setting-rewards-that-arent-money-or-food — VIDEO | 12 Ways To Use a Monthly Planner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSgmRlQmJCE — PRODUCT | Season By Season Daily Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/products/2023-2024-academic-season-by-season-planner-blush-blooms — PRODUCT | PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/powersheets — PowerSheets Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PowerSheetsGroup   // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!   — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!   — Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.   — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.   — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.   — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!   — Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group!   — Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!  

There's nothing magical about January 1st! In this episode, Kristin and Kelley discuss practical ways to shift your mindset and live by these words: any day can be a fresh start. You'll learn how you can decide to change your life or habits any time you want—there's no rule book! Let's dig in!   // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // — Make To Stick by Chip & Dan Heath: https://a.co/d/596tuF4 — PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/powersheets — PowerSheets Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PowerSheetsGroup   // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!   — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!   — Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.   — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.   — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.   — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!   — Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group!   — Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!  

In today's episode, Kristin and Kelley share stories and encouragement on seeing your little progress add up! By focusing on your small, intentional steps forward, you're becoming who you want to be. Listen in for tips on how to track small habits more intentionally, create habits that inch you forward, and develop confidence that your small steps are adding up to something that lasts longer than you.   // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // — The Lord's Prayer by Wesley Hill: The Lord's Prayer https://a.co/d/cg7q9uq — A Girl Called Samson by Amy Harmon https://a.co/d/7X7NOMq — Little By Little Journal: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/intentional-living/products/little-by-little-journal — PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/powersheets — PowerSheets Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PowerSheetsGroup   // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!   — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters! — Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group! — Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!  

What does it mean to be legacy-minded? How do we build a life full of things that truly matter? In this episode, Kristin and Kelley share tips and encouragement for living in the here-and-now, while keeping your legacy in mind. Listen in for tips on what to do right now (today!) to live out your big picture goals with confidence and joy! // Time Stamps // 0:56 - Intro 1:14 - Weekly Book Chat 4:05 - Legacy Grows from One Small Seed 27:19 - Question of the Week   // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // — The Long Game by Dorie Clark: https://a.co/d/c5MCGzP — The Intentional Year by Glenn & Holly Packiam: https://a.co/d/0GZ5eC5 — PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/powersheets — PowerSheets Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PowerSheetsGroup   // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters! — Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group! — Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!  

This is the heart behind what we do here—we help you clear out the mental clutter that holds you back and believe change is actually possible! Our beliefs dictate our behaviors, so this mindset shift is an important one. Listen in as Kristin and Kelley talk about why you might not currently believe change is possible and help you grow good thought patterns in order to move forward with confidence in yourself!   // Time Stamps // 0:56 - Intro 1:14 - Weekly Book Chat 4:52 - Change is Possible 12:51 - Mindset Shifts to Believe in Change 27:19 - Question of the Week   // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // — The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave: https://a.co/d/3ufRz62 — A Girl's Best Friend by Kristin Billerbeck: https://a.co/d/8ud2RhE — The Vision Driven Leader by Michael Hyatt: https://a.co/d/22F5lfE — The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom: https://a.co/d/inQJTou — PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/powersheets — PowerSheets Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PowerSheetsGroup   // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!   — Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group!   — Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!  

Feeling stuck? Perfection paralysis might be the culprit! Celebrating progress, not perfection, and believing in the power of little-by-little are hallmarks of Cultivate and the PowerSheets process. In this episode, Kristin and Kelley give you encouragement to take a look at where you let perfection hold you back and some tools to move forward with a progress-not-perfection mindset.   // Time Stamps // 0:56 - Intro 1:14 - Weekly Book Chat 4:52 - Progress Not Perfection 7:48 - How to Be Resilient 17:35 - Tips to Overcome Perfection Paralysis 20:30 - Question of the Week   // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // — Lead Like It Matters by Craig Groeschel: https://a.co/d/9uupGy5 — The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD by Lidia Zylowska: https://a.co/d/3i33WJT — Forbes Resilience Article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/reganwalsh/2018/10/08/3-steps-to-overcoming-perfection-paralysis/?sh=2ffe9ec25901 — PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/powersheets — PowerSheets Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PowerSheetsGroup   // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters! — Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group! — Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!  

Have you ever felt stuck? Not sure where to go or what to do next? With big dreams but lacking clarity to make them happen? Well, good news! Naming what matters changes everything! It helps you break free from a mindset of “woulds” and “shoulds” and helps you step into a cultivated life—one that is full of meaning, purpose, and freedom. In this week's episode, Kristin and Kelley talk about the what, why, and how of Naming What Matters, one of our core values, so you can live your most meaningful life.   // Time Stamps // 0:56 - Intro 1:07 - Weekly Book Chat 3:38 - Naming What Matters Changes Everything 6:40 - 5 ways to Name What Matters 12:05 - Go back into your PowerSheets! 18:47 - Question of the Week   // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // — Educated by Tara Westover: https://a.co/d/9it9rCQ — A Girl's Best Friend by Kristin Billerbeck: https://a.co/d/8e9d8YG — PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/powersheets — PowerSheets Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PowerSheetsGroup   // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!   — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!   — Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.   — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.   — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.   — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!   — Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group!   — Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!  

What do you do when you set out with the best intentions, starting strong on January 1st but then struggle to be consistent early in the year? The answer: cultivate changes that last. Today we're talking about making lasting changes through rhythms that feel ideal, but are loose enough to keep on your busiest days. Join us today as we discuss cultivating changes that last—and add up to big progress little by little!    // Time Stamps // 0:56 - Intro 1:07 - Weekly Book Chat 5:02 - Cultivating Lasting Change 6:20 - Consistency Over Motivation 6:54 - You Ideal Day 8:08 - How to Set Ideal Rhythms 10:30 - Ground It In Reality 12:10 - Make a Short List 13:27 - Setting Boundaries 15:50 - Theme Your Time Blocks 16:40 - Add in Delight 18:60 - Make Sure You Have Margin 20:52 - Question of the Week   // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // — All My Knotted-Up Life by Beth Moore: https://a.co/d/hD70sv0 — Breaking Free by Beth Moore: https://a.co/d/5lXh3Zc — Not a Tame Lion by Terry Glaspey: https://a.co/d/8PhtQxB — This Day's Thought: https://thisdaysthought.org/ — PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/powersheets — PowerSheets Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PowerSheetsGroup   // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!   — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters! — Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group! — Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!

With the renewed energy of Spring, we're Spring Cleaning our goals—clearing out the clutter, simplifying processes, and making space for the things that matter.  If you feel like you haven't made as much progress as you'd hoped or that your efforts feel fruitless—this episode is for you! Listen as Kristin and Kelley share tips for tidying up your goals and finding clarity on things that matter.    // Time Stamps // 0:56 - Intro 1:23 - Weekly Book Chat 3:13 - Spring Cleaning Our Goals 13:49 - Practical Tips to Spring Clean A Goal 14:14 - Step 1: Decide What is Working 14:49 - Step 2: Store What You're Unsure About 15:33 - Step 3: Toss What's Broken, Damaged, or Not Yours 21:07 - Question of the Week   // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // — The Lazy Genius Kitchen by Kendra Adachi: https://a.co/d/0AXLWVC — The Screwtape Letters (Annotated Edition) by C.S. Lewis: https://a.co/d/772R73x — PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/powersheets — PowerSheets Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PowerSheetsGroup   // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters! — Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group! — Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!  

Have you ever felt like your heart's desires were on the back burner? Like you weren't living out your unique passions? And like you have nothing left to give those around you? In this episode, we're discussing how to uncover what fires you up—and live it out. These tips will take you beyond self-care and help you cultivate what matters most!   // Time Stamps // 0:56 - Intro 1:16 - Kristin's Current Read 2:26 - Kelley's Current Read 3:07 - Uncovering What Fires You Up 3:46 - What's Holding You Back 8:40 - How to Name What Matters 11:35 - Practical Ways to Uncover What Fires You Up 22:39 - Connect with Us   // Resources Mentioned // — Personal Prayer: https://a.co/d/8fr4CIg — American Royals by Katharine McGee: https://a.co/d/cWTGJNL — What a Girl Wants by Kristin Billerbeck: https://a.co/d/fEmyKRx — Libby App: https://libbyapp.com/ — PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/powersheets — Gratitude Journal: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/products/gratitude-journal   // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters! — Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group! — Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!  

Are you tired of feeling paralyzed by your goals? Are you ready to truly embrace little-by-little progress in your everyday life? This episode is for you! Listen in as Kristin and Kelley teach about The Five Minute Rule—a life changing mindset shift to help you make progress every day, little by little.   Time Stamps 0:56 Intro 1:38 - Weekly Book Chat 7:20 - Embrace Little By Little Progress 8:56 - The 5 Minute Rule 27: 52 - Connect with us!   Resources Mentioned in this Episode  — Intentional Action Card Decks: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/intentional-living   Connect with Us — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters! — Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group! — Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!  

Have you ever felt like it was difficult to express gratitude? Or wondered how a gratitude practice could change your life? This episode is for you! Kristin and Kelley share personal stories of life-changing gratitude and give you a practical way to express gratefulness when it feels difficult to see and name the good in your life!    // Time Stamps // 1:34 - Intro 1:39 - Encouragement for hard times 7:48 - The psychology of stress and gratitude 17:20 - How to practice gratitude every day 20:46 - The power of the Mental Subtraction Method 24:00 - Gratitude as an antidote to stress 32:02 - What we're grateful for right now   // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // Products Mentioned: — The Gratitude Journal: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/products/gratitude-journal   // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!   — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!   — Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.   — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.   — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.   — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!   — Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group!   — Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!

Quiet Quitting is a term that's taking the workforce by storm. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by your job, burned out with your career, or simply needing some practical tips for setting healthy boundaries,    Time Stamps: 01:24 - Welcome from Kristin and Kelley 02:45 - What is “Quiet Quitting”? 07:50 - Surviving unhealthy work culture 08:30 - What do do if you're in a toxic work environment 09:37 - Current workforce statistics (you're not alone!) 11:20 - Flexibility and Healthy Boundaries 16:34 - What to do when you feel like quiet quitting 19:33 - Women in the Workforce 21:38 - Kristin's book recommendations for your career  22:52 - Setting boundaries without feeling shame 24:00 - Reducing stress and overwhelm  25: 06 - Wisdom from Team Cultivate member Emily Thomas 26:29 - Feeling passionate instead of bitter (voice of the heart book) 28:00 - Developing life-giving routines 37:42 - How to start a conversation with your supervisor  39:51 - You don't have to accept misery!     Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Products Mentioned: PowerSheets Goal Planner Goal School Premium Accountability Group [coming soon!] Books Mentioned: Lean In by Cherly Sandberg I know How She Does It by  Laura Vanderkam The Voice of the Heart by Chip Dodd     // Connect with Us // Subscribe to Cultivate What Matters: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters! Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group! Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!

We only have so many hours in a day, only so many Christmases in our lives—truly our days and our hours are numbered—so let's spend more of our days and hours doing things that will last, and less time just spinning our wheels, especially around the holidays! Today we're sharing how to be a facilitator of joy in your family, friend groups, and your communities. Cultivating joy blesses us and others!   Products Mentioned: — Holiday Wildcard Download — 2023 One-Year PowerSheets Goal Planner 2023 90-Day PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner    Connect with Us: — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters! — Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group!

Andy Hill, founder of the award-winning podcast and blog Marriage, Kids, and Money, joins the podcast to talk all things FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) and mortgage free living.. He and wife Nicole started out their money journey with $50K in debt and paid it off in less than a year. In the next 10 years, they paid off their mortgage and built their net worth to more than a million dollars. Andy and Nicole's story has been featured in Time, CNBC, Kiplinger's Personal Finance, NBC News and more! We talk about how to prepare for a looming recession, why doing what helps you sleep at night is better than what is financially optimal in some cases and the different types of FIRE. In this episode, we chat about:  What inspired Andy to get into the FIRE Movement + How he's forged his own (balanced) FIRE path How to get the whole family on board with Financial Independence The emotional and psychological benefits to paying off your mortgage early Teaching your kids about money and passing down legacy wealth while your children are alive Coast FIRE vs. traditional FIRE + more MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Marriage Kids and Money Podcast: Sami Womack ($350k Net Worth at 33) http://www.marriagekidsandmoney.com/freegift GUEST BIO: Andy Hill is the founder of the award-winning podcast and blog Marriage, Kids, and Money, a platform dedicated to helping young families build wealth and happiness. He and wife Nicole started out their money journey with $50K in debt and paid it off in less than a year.  In the next 10 years, they paid off their mortgage and built their net worth to more than a million dollars. Andy and Nicole's story has been featured in Time, CNBC, Kiplinger's Personal Finance, NBC News and more! When he's not talking money, he enjoys watching his kids play soccer, singing karaoke with his wife and watching Marvel movies.  GUEST SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube PODCAST SPONSORS:  Not Another Personal Finance Podcast PAST EPISODES YOU'LL ENJOY: Paying Off $600k+ Of Debt, Having A 70% Savings Rate, & The Intersectionality Of Money + Intentional Living With Rachel Rainbolt Deconstructing Money Shame, NavigatingMental Health & Finances, And 3 Reasons Dave Ramsey Sucks With Lexa Vandamme ASSUL RESOURCES: 1:1 Coaching With Sami: Apply today 2023 Powersheets: 2023 Goal Planner YouTube: Subscribe for free  Instagram: Follow me on the ‘gram  Facebook: Follow me on Facebook The Sunny Sqad: Join the VIP Facebook Group SHOW INFORMATION:  A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women who are ready to live an abundant life full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most. Learn more at: https://www.asunnysideuplife.com    HOST BIO:  Sami Womack is the brains behind A Sunny Side Up Life. Her weekly podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and her story has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, The Purpose Show with Allie Casazza, and The His & Her Money Show. When she's not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her daughters, she's creating content, collaborating with finance/minimalist organizations, and inspiring women all over the world to live an intentional life. She began this journey with her high school sweetheart, Daniel, and a debt price tag of $490,000. They both took control of their family's finances by downsizing, budgeting, and changing habits. From this experience, A Sunny Side Up Life was born. DISCLAIMER(S): This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where I earn a commission or direct payment. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. CREDITS: Audio Engineer + Editor: Garrett Davis Podcast Support + Artwork: Weir Digital Marketing Research: Vee Weir

You've probably heard the saying, "It's not about how much money you have, it's how you manage that money." Well, this episode is a perfect example of why that is 100% accurate. Haley and Justin Brown-Woods from Price Of Avocado Toast Podcast joins A Sunny Side Up Life podcast to talk about their journey into the personal finance space and financial coaching, how their lives have been changed by podcasting and what it takes to work together as a Millennial married couple on money management. In this episode, we chat about:  What Haley and Justin did with a $600K inheritance How tracking your money will transform your life Why Dave Ramsey got the boot from their lives The importance of spending on joy + more GUEST BIO: Haley and Justin Brown-Woods are a married millennial couple from California working to help folks normalize conversations about money through their company, Price of Avocado Toast.  In their early 20's, they received a $600k payout from a wrongful death lawsuit after Justin's grandmother died of mesothelioma. They each grew up in low-income single-mother households and financial education was not a priority. So you could say, they essentially won the lottery.  They spent every last penny of the $600k and then found themselves in over $220k worth of debt in just 3.5 years. In late 2019, they decided to start their journey to financial freedom and they paid off $132k in 18 months. GUEST SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram Facebook Podcast PODCAST SPONSORS: Price of Avocado Toast Budget PAST EPISODES YOU'LL ENJOY: Paying Off $600k+ Of Debt, Having A 70% Savings Rate, & The Intersectionality Of Money + Intentional Living With Rachel Rainbolt Deconstructing Money Shame, NavigatingMental Health & Finances, And 3 Reasons Dave Ramsey Sucks With Lexa Vandamme ASSUL RESOURCES: 1:1 Coaching With Sami: Apply today 2023 Powersheets: 2023 Goal Planner YouTube: Subscribe for free  Instagram: Follow me on the ‘gram  Facebook: Follow me on Facebook The Sunny Sqad: Join the VIP Facebook Group SHOW INFORMATION: A Sunny Side Up Life A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women who are ready to live an abundant life full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most. Learn more at: https://www.asunnysideuplife.com    HOST BIO: Sami Womack Sami Womack is the brains behind A Sunny Side Up Life. Her weekly podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and her story has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, The Purpose Show with Allie Casazza, and The His & Her Money Show. When she's not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her daughters, she's creating content, collaborating with finance/minimalist organizations, and inspiring women all over the world to live an intentional life. She began this journey with her high school sweetheart, Daniel, and a debt price tag of $490,000. They both took control of their family's finances by downsizing, budgeting, and changing habits. From this experience, A Sunny Side Up Life was born. DISCLAIMER(S): This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where I earn a commission or direct payment. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. CREDITS: Audio Engineer + Editor: Garrett Davis Podcast Support + Artwork: Weir Digital Marketing Research: Vee Weir

In this solo episode, Sami deconstructs the harmful narrative of college being the one and only choice after high school and how she is using launching funds as an alternative in her own family.  While statistically college increases income and earning potential over a lifetime, we must consider if this is the right path for our children and the high-stake resources needed to earn a high education degree. If you've ever felt conflicted about saving for your kids' future, this episode is for you. In this episode, Sami chats about: Statistics on student loan debt + earning potential of high school graduates vs. those holding Bachelors Degrees Alternatives to student loan debt and post high school education including trade schools, scholarships, etc. Case study: Sami's college story in comparison to her husband's career  The power of a launching fund instead of a traditional college savings fund and what a launching fund is  529 plans, UTMA, UGMA, traditional brokerage accounts to save for college + more MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: https://www.veefrugalfox.com/blog/forcing-your-kids-to-go-to-college-is-stupid https://money.com/best-college-savings-account/ https://journeytolaunch.com/episode272/  PAST EPISODES YOU'LL ENJOY: PAYING OFF $600K+ OF DEBT, HAVING A 70% SAVINGS RATE, & THE INTERSECTIONALITY OF MONEY + INTENTIONAL LIVING WITH RACHEL RAINBOLT PAYING OFF $211,000 OF DEBT, SAYING NO TO SIDE HUSTLES, + STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS WITH NIKA BOOTH ASSUL RESOURCES: 1:1 Coaching With Sami: Apply today 2023 Powersheets: 2023 Goal Planner YouTube: Subscribe for free  Instagram: Follow me on the ‘gram  Facebook: Follow me on Facebook The Sunny Sqad: Join the VIP Facebook Group SHOW INFORMATION: A Sunny Side Up Life A Sunny Side Up Life Podcast is a show for women who are ready to live an abundant life full of freedom + positivity. Sami Womack, nationally recognized money expert and finance coach guides listeners toward breaking free from survival mode, gaining financial freedom, staying motivated, and focusing on what matters most. Learn more at: https://www.asunnysideuplife.com    HOST BIO: Sami Womack Sami Womack is the brains behind A Sunny Side Up Life. Her weekly podcast has been downloaded over 250,000 times, and her story has been featured on YNAB, Debt.com, The Purpose Show with Allie Casazza, and The His & Her Money Show. When she's not downing caramel coffee or homeschooling her daughters, she's creating content, collaborating with finance/minimalist organizations, and inspiring women all over the world to live an intentional life. She began this journey with her high school sweetheart, Daniel, and a debt price tag of $490,000. They both took control of their family's finances by downsizing, budgeting, and changing habits. From this experience, A Sunny Side Up Life was born. DISCLAIMER(S): This show may contain affiliate links or links from our advertisers where I earn a commission or direct payment. Opinions are the creators alone. Information shared on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. CREDITS: Audio Engineer + Editor: Garrett Davis Podcast Support + Artwork: Weir Digital Marketing Research: Vee Weir

“What the heck are PowerSheets?!” is the number one question newcomers ask—and we're excited to answer! Today we're sharing why living intentionally is so important, how PowerSheets are different from every other goal planner, and why cultivating a legacy mindset will change your life.  Listen in for a practical explanation of how to use PowerSheets—and some heartfelt encouragement that will inspire you to start cultivating what matters today. Time Stamps: 01:18 - Welcome from Team Cultivate01:30 - What to do if Goal Setting Feels Overwhelming 02:15 - An Overview of PowerSheets05:11 - Where PowerSheets Began08:31 - Breakdown of the Process09:00 - The Prep Work11:05 - The Monthly Tending List12:05 - The Reflection14:38 - Katie's Story17:18 - How PowerSheets are Different from Other Goal Planners18:40 - Taking the First Step22:17 - We're with you every step of the way! Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Products Mentioned: 2023 One-Year PowerSheets Goal Planner 2023 90-Day PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner Related Resources: Blog: The Anatomy of PowerSheets Blog: One-Year or 90-Day PowerSheets: Which One is Right for You? Blog: Meet the 2023 PowerSheets Collection Connect with Us Subscribe to Cultivate What Matters: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters! Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group! Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!

On Live Well Anyway this week, MacKenzie and Katie are back to talk about how the Fall Challenge is going so far for each of them—what worked, what didn't and how you can join in on the next round. Katie shares the lessons she learned about the things she has to prepare in order to set herself up for success and how to be her own advocate. MacKenzie also talks about the changes she realized she needed to make to her expectations and her own routine in order to be the best mom she can be while also taking better care of herself. Take Care of Yourself Fall Challenge Episode 86: The Story of Rasa JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED Follow MacKenzie on Instagram @mackenziekoppa Sign up for MacKenzie's newsletter “Well, anyway…” Subscribe to MacKenzie's YouTube Channel Live Well Anyway Facebook Group Follow Katie on Instagram @katiemduckett Sign up for Katie's newsletter “Moving Into Light” KatieDuckett.com Follow Katie's cookie biz @FeastCustomCookies Rasa Truvani VISIT OUR SPONSORS Caraway Home - Visit CarawayHome.com/livewell and get 10% OFF your order when you use code livewell. Powersheets - Get your Powersheets pre-ordered for 2023 by ordering through the link mackenziekoppa.com/powersheets. Color Guru - Head over to yourcolorguru.com and use the code livewell at checkout for 10% your consultation. SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank you for using our Amazon affiliate links to support the show!

On today's episode on Live Well Anyway with MacKenzie Koppa, MacKenzie shares her best tips and tricks for staying healthy and taking care of yourself and your family during cold and flu season. She talks about products and practices for throat care and recovering from colds as quickly and healthfully as possible. For newsletter subscribers, you can get a PDF of all these items to keep handy all season long. Head over to mackenziekoppa.com/news to sign up today! Also, any products mentioned today that are available on Amazon can be found on MacKenzie's Throat Care Idea List. Prevent: Vitamins and Supplements- C, D3+K2, Omegas, Zinc, Quercitin, Turmeric Athletic Greens (comes with Vit D when you sign up athleticgreens.com/livewell) PatchAid (mackenziekoppa.com/patchaid) MaryRuth's Organics (lots of liposomals, liquids and sprays, can add to smoothies- gets them right on the affected areas) Dr. Mercola liposomals Elderberry Syrup- Honey Gardens BeeKeepers Naturals- Throat Spray Eliminating inflammation by reducing sugar, processed foods, white flour Getting Good Rest Moving Your Body Cold Plunges/Heat Dry Brushing Nasal Flushing- NeilMed Sinus Rinse Hydrate NO Decongestants (afrin, cold medicine, cough drops, etc...) From the inside out- electrolytes! (BT Fountain from Pique, ReLyte from Redmond) Steamer- PurMist Diffusers (Thieves or eucalyptus essential oil) and Humidifiers Soothe & Treat All of the Above AND Apple Cider Vinegar w/Honey Manuka Honey or Beekeeper Naturals Honey (the honey, cough drops, spray) Grethers Pastilles BioCidin Bromolean Gargle Away Zicam Natural Solutions Himalayan Sea Salt inhalers Robitussin Honey Sleep Prop yourself up Humid room Something warm to drink before bed (Rasa Welderberry or Calm) Honey before bed JOIN US ON PATREON Live Well Together! Patreon Community LINKS MENTIONED Follow MacKenzie on Instagram @mackenziekoppa Sign up for MacKenzie's newsletter “Well, anyway…” Subscribe to MacKenzie's YouTube Channel Live Well Anyway Facebook Group VISIT OUR SPONSORS Reel Paper - Sign up for a subscription at ReelPaper.com/livewell and use code livewell for 30% OFF your first order and convenient delivery right to your front door. Powersheets - Get your Powersheets pre-ordered for 2023 by ordering through the link mackenziekoppa.com/powersheets. Color Guru - Head over to yourcolorguru.com and use the code livewell at checkout for 10% your consultation. SHOP WITH US THROUGH AMAZON Thank you for using our Amazon affiliate links to support the show! Throat Care List

As we are coming up on the mid-point of the year, you may be asking yourself where six whole months have gone! I know I am! This is the perfect time to review your progress towards those goals you set back in January and update your plans for the rest of the year. In Episode 67 of Just One Simple Thing, I'm going through the process I use to conduct a quarterly or mid-year review. So grab your Planning Six-Pack, Powersheets, or whatever you use to set and measure goals, and let's dive in.Does anybody else start to get a little panicked when you go to write the date and have to start it with a 6? It makes me wince every time. Almost half a year gone. The questions come flooding in. Did I accomplish all I hoped to? Am I any farther along towards my goals? Is it still even possible to reach my goal by the end of the year?If the last few years have taught us anything, it's that we are flexible and resilient in the face of chaos and capable of adjusting to whatever craziness comes our way. (Check out episodes 27and 28for a deeper dive on flexibility and resilience.)Let's go through the nine questions I ask myself during a quarterly review.You can hop over to my Facebook group, Plan & Pray with Do A New Thing, and download a copy of the Quarterly Review worksheet. Or, if you purchased the Deluxe Move Forward Journal, you'll find the quarterly review worksheets in the back.1. What successes did you have that can be built upon?2. What barrier held you back that you can learn from?3. What good habits can you carry forward?4. What bad habits need to stay in the past?5. What was left undone and how did that affect you?6. How can you celebrate?7. What do you need to consider in prayer?8. What themes and trends do you see?9. What are your focus areas for the next quarter?ACTION STEPHead over to my free Facebook Group Plan & Pray with Do A New Thing, grab the quarterly review worksheet and complete your review. I'd love to know which of the nine questions gave you a new perspective or fresh motivation for the rest of the year. Snap a picture of your review and tag me @doanewthing when you share it on social media.RESOURCESDeluxe Move Forward Journal –This unique line-a-day journal includes quarterly review and goal setting pages to help you stay on track all year.++++++++++Are you tired from trying to share your God-inspired message while working your full time job? Do you wonder if it's worth it, or even possible, to build a ministry or business on the side?I have good news for you. It is possible. It is worth it. You can do it. Download the Honor System Guide, to help you honor all the work God has given you to do.