Podcast appearances and mentions of sarah steckler

What is it about a new year that sends me deep into my productivity feels? ‘Tis the (well-marketed) season for shiny new projects over thoughtful annual assessment. For tidal waves of bigger! better! concepts vs. gentler tides of introspection.  So, who else besides me needs a life vest to keep from drowning under a productivity deluge?  Truth: I have a complicated relationship with productivity.  Sarah Steckler feels our pain. She's a productivity strategist and educator who helps folks bring more intention and awareness to their personal, professional, and creative mindsets via courses, planners, and weekly newsletters. Sarah's also the host of the Mindful Productivity Podcast, on which she breaks down proven productivity skills and entrepreneurial organization strategies into totally doable, sustainable habits. Sarah reminds us to take the smaller steps when we're feeling overwhelmed by productivity adrenaline, especially the tasks that have seemingly little direct impact on our larger aspirations. Eventually, they will. Being more productive doesn't necessarily mean doing more stuff, says Sarah. “It's doing less, more effectively, right?” MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE PE079: Better goal setting for podcasters with Kelly Covert CONNECT WITH SARAH STECKLER Website Podcast Instagram Twitter Facebook *** Get the full show notes including links to shows and episodes referenced at: https://www.podcastenvy.com I'd love to hear your thoughts and questions! Email me, andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com. Join Our Podcast Envy Masterclasses Save your spot: https://www.thecreativeimposter.com/masterclasses 50% off Promo Code: VIPinvite January 19, 2023 = Supercharge Your Podcast Host Skills February 23, 2023 = How to Leverage Video in Your Podcast's Social Media Strategy Andrea's Podcast Angels SO many great products and services and software and tools that keep our podcasts humming happily along. And many of them support Podcast Envy when you use our link or promo code. Whether it's email newsletters, transcription and editing software, podcast hosting, cloud storage for bulky audio files... we've got you! Check out some more of my FAVE resources here. Connect With Me Join the Podcast Envy email distribution and get 5 Questions You Haven't Asked About Your Podcast as a secret podcast! Get on the list here. Email andrea@thecreativeimpostor.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecreativeimpostor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreaklunder (I only accept connections from people I actually know, so include a message to say you're a Podcast Envy listener.) *** Do you LOVE Podcast Envy? What's your fave episode? What have you learned? What mistakes have I saved you from making with your show? Let me know in a review here: http://ratethispodcast.com/envy http://www.thecreativeimpostor.com  

Energy management is the unsung hero when we're searching for better “time management” because when we have the same amount of time, we need to pay attention to what we do in that time and our energy is directly linked to that. This week, episode 106 of the Positively Living Podcast is about choosing what energizes you through mindfulness. In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, my guest Sarah Steckler shares the power our thoughts have and she provides actionable steps you can take right now to integrate this idea of intentional, energy driven productivity that leaves you feeling both grounded and connected to yourself. Sarah and I cover the following topics:An intentional productivity practice that keeps your energy, capacity, and intentions in mind that fills the gaps where the ideas drawn from corporate hustle were lacking.How being present in the moment directly influences your life. Paying attention to what drives, drains, and produces your energy. Letting go of guilt by getting curious. Journaling to do a daily structured brain dump so you can intentionally capture your ideas and hold space for your thoughts. 1 question and 1 action that will help us identify our energy management needs and find the clarity necessary to focus and be truly productive. It is important to remember that our mindset constantly needs tending and that by being present and noticing our energy, we can begin to restructure our life to work in this ebb and flow and avoid burnout. Learn more about Positively Living and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/CONNECT WITH SARAH STECKLER:WebsiteInstagramMindful Productivity PodcastCONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! Buy Lisa a coffee!LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Atomic Habits by James ClearNotionPLP: How to Trust Your Gut to Make the Right Choice with Gwen AustinPLP: Your Mental Health is More Important than ProductivityPLP: Accessing Creativity through Mindfulness with Izolda TrakhtenbergPLP: Play to Your Strengths with Julia de'CanevaDance Song Playlist Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3Music by Ian and Jeff ZawrotnyStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout!

Enjoy this special episode where Lori Crawford of the Improviding Life Podcast interviews me. We talked about what it means to be more human, enjoyment and practices to be more present, and everything in between.  Listen to Lori's Improviding Life Podcast Learn how to self-publish your own journal or plannerSetup Your Simple Life Dashboard in NotionCome say hi on Instagram @mindfulproductivityblog and @improvide.with.lorixoxoSarah---Join us for our next LIVE Round of Publish with Purpose May 2nd - May 22nd where you'll be able to create & self-publish your own custom 4x6" Pocket Planner or Guidebook on Amazon!You'll get access to complete pre-formatted templates, tutorials, walkthroughs, and live calls for added support along with our online community of creatives.Learn more and enroll at PublishaPlanner.com/enrollSupport the show (https://mp.vipmembervault.com/products)

Episode 13 features Sarah Steckler, a Productivity Strategist and lover of all things cozy. While exploring how life can be more livable we realize the importance of supportive practices that let us feel welcomed and present in our day, be that cups of tea, picnics in the park, or checking in with ourselves. Sarah shares a brilliant take on the weather, the impact of revisiting what was once familiar, and shares about her incredible and free virtual event Productivity and Planning Week (PPW). PPW is March 14-21 and features 29 guest speakers. To learn more and register, visit productivityweek.comSarah is the host of the Mindful Productivity Podcast with new episodes dropping every Monday. Tune in anywhere podcasts are found. You can also find more resources, planners, and guides over at mindfulproductivityblog.com and connect with Sarah on instagram @mindfulproductivityblogFor more hands on fun, emotional embodiment guidance, and peace of mind mentorship, visit me on instagram https://www.instagram.com/improvide.with.lori/ and at https://improviding.vipmembervault.com/

In today's episode, I am joined by Sarah Steckler who's been a huge inspiration to my own work, mainly my productivity mindset and some of the strategies and frameworks she uses like her Brain Dumps.We talk about this and much more, including Notion, using paper planners with our tech tools, what being mindfully productive means, how to integrate energy management in our businesses and ways we can reflect to be more productive in our work.Check out Sarah's Productivity and Planning Week happening March 14-19 featuring 29 guest speakers.Find her on Instagram and check out her website where you will find a few of the tools we mention in this episode like her energy driver habits spreadsheet and her course to publish your own planner.If you enjoyed this episode, come find me on Instagram as well and on my website where you'll find more awesome content. Start saving time in your business and find out exactly where you should start to make the biggest impact with my Time Leak Quiz!

In Episode 64 – Mindful Productivity with Sarah Seckler - I sit down with Sarah Steckler! Sarah is a Productivity Strategist who teaches entrepreneurs how to organize their mind, create sustainable & mindful productivity inside of Notion, and turn ideas into published planners & journals they can sell around the world! She's the host of the Mindful Productivity Podcast and author of a variety of journals and planners including the Mindful Productivity Guide Undated Planner and the Daily Productivity & Brain Dump Book. While the conversation is all about all thing's mindful productivity, Sarah and I share our best tips and tricks for practicing mindfulness, we chat about our experiences with sensory overwhelm (it's a total unplanned side tangent that I think you'll totally vibe with), we chat the highs and lows of transitional seasons and how Sarah navigated her career transition from corporate to entrepreneurship. While this summary just scratches the surface of today's conversation, we sure hope you'll come hang for a bit today as we unpack more life lessons and share our best tips and tricks for keeping your head above water in the most challenging of transitional seasons! ALL the DETAILS![1:55] Who is Sarah Steckler? [3:45] Sarah's story and how she got to where we are now![6:05] Sarah's transition from the corporate world to entrepreneurship (wellness, education, grad school, 1:1 coaching, curriculum development)[9:25] The critical mindset reframe that helped Sarah feel unstuck[11:57] Giving yourself permission to go after your dream life[14:34] Find yourself seeking external validation often? Find the people that get it![17:30] The best way is the way that works for YOU![18:15] How to continually show up as your most authentic self and still successfully navigate the corporate world[19:15] Mindfulness practices[25:10] Sensory needs and sensory overwhelm[33:32] Life admin type stuff[36:02] Focus projects and resourcefulness[38:03] Sarah's signature courses - Pretty Productive Life, Publish with Purpose[42:45] Advice for a younger self stuck in what feels like a never ending hard season![44:45] The worst case scenario rarely happens[45:04] On the 'what if' moments in lifeResources discussed in today's episode:  Sarah's Website  Mindful Productivity Podcast  Sarah's Instagram  Free Planner Publishing Guide  Energy Driver & Habit Tracker Mindful Productivity Guide Leave us a 5 star review, screenshot and send to @butwhatifyoudidpod on IG and Alyson will gift you a free one to one Breathwork session as a thank you for being apart of our amazing community. Offer good until end of 2024. **This is an affiliate link - I do receive a small commission when you use my link to shop. This helps to offset the costs of the show. Check out GutPersonal! - Use code 'Butwhatifyoudid' to save 10%Connect with AlysonConnect with Khloe1:1 Life Coaching with Alyson Follow along with the Podcast on Social!Check out our Community Newsletter--> Subscribe here!

Today on the show we are joined by Productivity Strategist, podcaster, and creator of Publish with Purpose, Sarah Steckler. In our conversation, you'll hear about Sarah's approach to mindful productivity, “creative nesting” to help you feel inspired, and how to regularly create time in your business to do the deep work. Plus, you'll hear what it means to Sarah to be an Entrepreneurial Outlaw, which is something that I think you'll love.  So, grab your journal and let's dig into slow business and scaling your business in a mindful way together. Visit this episode's blog post: melanieknights.com/mindful-productivity-scaling-a-slow-business-with-sarah-steckler/

Join me for a conversation around what Mindful Productivity is with one of my friends and collaboration buddies, Jeremy Hurst of Idenati. This is a special episode that originally aired on Jeremy’s Mindful & Intentional Podcast.Please make sure to go check out his show after listening, Jeremy has some incredible episodes that will help you dive deeper into what it means to define success and cultivate mindfulness both on and offline in your life and business.Jeremy was also a guest on the podcast back in episode 142 where we talked all about Decluttering the Internet.In this episode, Jeremy asked some amazing questions, tune in to our conversation around the following topics:In your podcast and on your blog, you talk a lot about a transformative period in your life around the 2012 - 2013 timeframe. What was going on in your life at the time?What was it like to experience mental health challenges and depression for the first time?What tools and techniques helped you get back to a good place?What was your introduction or first experience with mindfulness?How do you get from a master's program in health & wellness coaching to starting Mindful Productivity which loops in the left-brain aspects of productivity and strategy?What lead you to start your own business? What gave you the confidence? (parents were business owners? examples around you?)What is mindful productivity? What products and services do you provide to people?What do you do when your feeling unproductive?What advice do you have for people that would like to start or are just getting started with their own podcast?What advice or insight would you offer to people about finding balance and prioritizing self-care during these trying times?Grab your copy of the Mindful Productivity Guide & The Daily Productivity & Brain Dump Book. Find more resources over at MindfulProductivityBlog.comSupport the show (https://mp.vipmembervault.com/products)

Join me for a conversation around what Mindful Productivity is with one of my friends and collaboration buddies, Kelly Covert. This is a special episode that originally aired on Kelly’s In Her Voice Podcast back in October 2020.Please make sure to go check out her show after listening, she has a wealth of resources and helpful topics on her show about cultivating enoughness, feeling worthy, and honoring where you are.Kelly was also a guest on the podcast back in episode 137 where we talked all about Enoughness and her Enoughness Planner! This episode will help break down:Why “being busy” has been ingrained in us within work cultureWhy endless to-do lists rarely help you get the right things doneHow time constraints can aid in your creativityHow to facilitate an effective brain dump that leads to mental clarity and focused actionKey components to your energy managementReady to create your own journal or planner on Amazon?!Doors to Publish with Purpose are now open and my newest Planner Publishing On-Demand Masterclass is now available for you to watch through January 29th!Sign up to watch this free on-demand training here and get all of the details on how you can join us in publishing your own journal or planner on Amazon in the next 60 days!Let's Publish Your Planner! Head to publishaplanner.com to get started!SarahSupport the show (https://mp.vipmembervault.com/products)

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   We're doing something a bit different today. Earlier this week, for episode #17, I interviewed Sarah Steckler from Mindful Productivity. We had such an invigorating conversation that she asked that I also come on her show, called the Mindful Productivity Podcast. I, of course, agreed right away. What follows is that conversation where she interviews me.   Tune in to hear: What it means to tap into the body’s physical communication system How to make more time for what we value offline by how we work online A brief intro into the ecology of human experience How to create a more fluid and efficient online work experience The biggest mistake most people make when opening their internet browser

Mindful & Intentional is brought to you by Idenati   Sarah Steckler is the founder of Mindful Productivity, a business that combines the power of mindfulness, intention, and stillness, with the left-brained areas of productivity and strategy. Join us for an amazing conversation about mental health, mindfulness, starting a business, and much more.   Resources: Website: https://www.mindfulproductivityblog.com/ The Mindful Productivity Podcast: https://www.mindfulproductivityblog.com/podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulproductivityblog/   Timestamps: (2:40) In your podcast and on your blog, you talk a lot about a transformative period in your life around the 2012 - 2013 timeframe. What was going on in your life at the time? (4:45) What was it like to experience mental health challenges and depression for the first time? (8:43) What tools and techniques helped you get back to a good place? (12:11) What was your introduction or first experience with mindfulness? (15:28) How do you get from a master's program in health & wellness coaching to starting Mindful Productivity which loops in the left-brain aspects of productivity and strategy? (18:57) What lead you to start your own business? What gave you the confidence? (21:17) What is mindful productivity? What products and services do you provide to people? (23:30) What do you do when your feeling unproductive? (26:38) What advice do you have for people that would like to start or are just getting started with their own podcast? (30:02) What advice or insight would you offer to people about finding balance and prioritizing self-care during these trying times?

This is a special collaboration of In Her Voice and the Mindful Productivity Podcast.  Enjoy this interview of Kelly Covert by Sarah Steckler on Honoring Your Enoughness. Join me on December 30 for a special Enoughness Workshop. Set aside time for yourself to reflect and listen to your inner voice, as you get clear on your desires and kinder habits for 2021. Register at www.kellycovert.com/workshop

On the podcast this week is Sarah Steckler sharing with us all about mindful productivity! If you are ready to manage your energy, get stuff done AND still feel good, this interview is for you! If you are all about feeling good enough, check out my upcoming Enoughness Workshop. In this 90-minute virtual workshop you will tap into your inner voice to help you create kinder habits to help you feel good enough every single day. Join me on October 29 from 7-8:30 PM EDT. Go to https://www.kellycovert.com/habits to register. Connect with Sarah: Website: https://www.mindfulproductivityblog.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulproductivityblog/ Podcast: https://www.mindfulproductivityblog.com/podcast Daily Productivity & Brain Dump Book:  https://www.mindfulproductivityblog.com/bdb

Sarah Steckler is a Productivity Strategist who helps online entrepreneurs organize their brain and business so they can turn their ideas into journals, planner, profit producers, and epic podcasts! She believes that mindfulness is the key to creating a life and business full of intention, self-awareness, and growth that allows us to take action from a place of ease rather than constant hustle. She's also the host of the Mindful Productivity Podcast and Author of 100 Life Challenges available in Target and Barnes & Noble Nationwide as well as the Mindful Productivity Planner and Daily Productivity & Brain Dump Book. This conversation with Sarah was so great! Not only do we share a name, but we share a passion for productivity that comes from the heart. I absolutely loved Sarah’s energy and openness. She is a wealth of information! You will definitely come away from this episode motivated to bust out a notebook and let the ideas flow!    Connect with Sarah:  Website:  https://www.mindfulproductivityblog.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mindfulproductivityblog/ Podcast Page:  https://www.mindfulproductivityblog.com/podcast   Free Resource Library:  Productivity withPurposehttps://mp.vipmembervault.com/products/courses/view/28   

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE…Why we’re all experiencing ups and downs right nowWhat the current increased productivity pressure is really about — Hint: It has to do with trauma and denial.Why productivity is always situated in the context of our larger reality and environmentThe power of prioritization and focusing on one thingSurprising productivity habits and practices for this momentLINKSSarah Steckler on Instagram @mindfulproductivityblogSarah Steckler on the web at Mindful Productivity BlogShare the Eff Perfect love with a fellow perfectionist, procrastinator, or people pleaser!And because we’re in this together, be sure to take the Eff Perfect Pledge.And follow us on Instagram @effperfect!Shop the lookbook

If you've been following me for a while, you know I published several journals in 2019. The woman who helped me do it all was Sarah Steckler. Today I am joined by Sarah to chat about all things productivity, content creation, and self-publishing. Check out the show notes to learn more about Sarah and her programs! https://www.theambitiousfreelancer.com/podcast/54

Just like the angels and other spirit guides can support your Purification and decluttering process, so too can the animals. “All animals and insects – whether two- or multi-legged, feathered or finned, from water, earth or sky – have the potential to deliver a special message aligned with your authentic need, arriving at just the right time or place.” Colette Baron-Reid, creator of The Spirit Animal Oracle In this episode, I share my own experience of connecting with a spirit animal, and how that animal informs and supports Purifying. This animal carries the spirit and essence of Purification. You can lean into its energy anytime! (Give the episode a listen to discover what it is.) Here are some steps for connecting with your Purification spirit animal: Meditate or pray for guidance and connection with the ideal animal to support your process Pay attention when you’re in nature to what animals you are drawn to Feel into the message this animal is sending you. If it resonates and feels true – it is! Contact me and I would love to draw a spirit animal card on your behalf from Colette Baron-Reid’s The Spirit Animal Oracle deck. Email me at michael@letspurify.energy or message me or post on Facebook or Instagram: @letspurify You can see 2 examples of cards from this deck in my Weekly Purification & Decluttering Guidance posts: Bat Spirit Panther Spirit I also share a few ways for you to work with your animal spirit as you’re Purifying. At the beginning of the episode, I shared a lovely Apple Podcasts review of the podcast from Sarah Steckler. Sarah joined me on the podcast for episode 13: Digital Declutter with Sarah Steckler. You can check her out on her Mindful Productivity website. She’s amazing! Many blessings, my friend. May you connect with a spirit animal that uplifts and supports your Purification process. Until next time, keep on Purifying!

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Our personal papers (notebooks, journals, scrap paper, post-it notes, etc.) are where we capture thoughts, emotions, memories, quotes, lists, ideas, and more. When our papers become disorganized or we have simply accumulated a LOT of them, it can start to feel like we're drowning in paper. Or, as the listener who suggested this topic for the podcast shared,  "I am drowning in my own words!" Today I'll share a few ways that we can address the personal paper flow from 2 perspectives: 1. Stemming the flow of papers coming in (or that we're creating) by using mindfulness and creating new systems. 2. Purifying the accumulated papers by committing time to sitting with them and using clarifying questions to determine what stays and what gets recycled. To be added to the Let's Purify! email list and receive your PDF of the 15 Clarity-Boosting Questions, simply click here and enter your name and email address. You'll receive two versions: one has explanations with each question and the other is consolidated with just the questions themselves. I hope it's helpful as you're sorting through your personal papers and beyond! If you're having trouble keeping your digital papers organized and efficient, consider listening to episode 013 Digital Decluttering with Sarah Steckler for some inspiration! In a future episode, I'll be addressing administrative papers like tax returns, bank statements, paid bills, legal documents, etc. Stay tuned! Thank you to the listener who shared this episode idea and for sharing your experience with your papers! If you have a topic idea for The Let's Purify! Podcast, please email me at michael@letspurify.energy and I'll see if it's a fit for the show.

In this episode we're talking to Sarah Steckler - A Certified Health & Wellness Coach, Mindfulness Practitioner & Productivity Strategist. We discuss: The counter-intuitive process of how structure creates freedom. Prompts and frameworks create the structure or container with the core elements of what you really need The cure for decision fatigue and having too many choices. The magical trick to stop worrying How to not waste your mental energy an the 2 biggest energy sucks Procrastination SOLVED! Decline vs deprivation What self love is REALLY Mindful Productivity Episode Katherine is featured on: https://apple.co/2wD3mQ0 Links to find Sarah: Website: https://www.mindfulproductivityblog.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindfulproductivityblog/ Working with Sarah: https://www.mindfulproductivityblog.com/life-coaching/    #freedomtoshine #mindfulproductivity #2019

If you've been curious about mindfulness and how to start mindful practices in your daily life, this episode is for you. Mindfulness Practitioner and Productivity Strategist Sarah Steckler joins the podcast today and talks about the importance of making self-care a priority in order to get more done and feel productive in your daily life.

Are your laptop, desktop, and phone a total mess with digital clutter?? I know all of mine are... Thankfully the wonderful and talented Sarah Steckler, Mindfulness Practitioner and Productivity Strategist of MindfulProductivityBlog.com, is here to help us out! Digital clutter can leave us feeling anxious, overwhelmed and unproductive. It can also detract from the "sacred digital space" that our devices have the potential to be. "We build up a tolerance to physical and digital clutter - we don't realize how draining it is." So true, Sarah. So true. When we bring mindfulness, awareness, and intention to our digital lives, it is possible to create new habits and practices. We can begin to stem the flow of new clutter coming in and organize what remains. Sarah says, "My computer should feel just as magical and awesome as the rest of my home!" I couldn't agree more. I'm already making changes in my digital life from what I learned in this interview. I hope this episode inspires you to clear out and purify your digital devices. This can lead you to greater peace, serenity, organization and productivity. Win-win-win-win! Here is a link to the Forest time management app Sarah mentioned. Here are links to Sarah's free gifts:   Self-Care Reboot FREE Course  40 Truths to Nourish Your Mind (printable)   To connect with Sarah and Mindful Productivity Blog, click on these links: Website Podcast iTunes Podcast Link Instagram  Facebook  Free Facebook Group How will you purify your digital devices? Email me and let me know. michael@letspurify.energy Until next time, keep on purifying! P.S. Are you ready to Clarify to Purify?

This podcast episode is a special episode because the audio is taken from a Facebook Live I did inside of my private group Mindful Productivity with Sarah Steckler that you can join here! In this episode I'll explore: What manifesting is and why it's actually one of the most practical things you can do The one thing you need to get go of that will keep you from taking action toward what you want Specific ways you can begin the manifestation process Things that I've manifested in my life and the mindsets I set in place Visit the Blog: https://www.mindfulproductivityblog.com Subscribe to the Mindful Productivity Podcast: ️iTunes  Spotify GooglePlay Stitcher Come say Hi online! ️ Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube  Resources & Products: Mindful Productivity Planner Daily Productivity & Brain Dump Book Dot Grid Journals 100 Life Challenges Productive Note Taking Finding Your Way Guided Journal Podcast Notes Journal Self-Care Reboot Course Read the Blog  Support the show (https://mp.vipmembervault.com/products)

HERE'S A SNEAK PEEK OF THE GOODNESS…“There’s so much power in doing less more intentionally and with more thought behind it.” - Sarah Steckler“When we feel like we need to hurry is often when we need to slow down the most.” - Sarah Steckler“Part of being productive means stepping into mindfulness practices, including thinking about how we want to feel on a day-to-day basis.” - Sarah StecklerWHAT YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE…How to disentangle our worthiness from our to do listAlternative ways to measure our productivityWhere mainstream productivity strategies fall shortThe myth of urgencySarah’s top mindful productivity strategiesLINKSThe Desire Map by Danielle LaPorteMFTP Episode 14: Sharing Ourselves + Our Work Imperfectly with Kelly Elizabeth Scott100 Rejection Letters program with Tiffany HanSarah Steckler of Mindful Productivity BlogMindful Productivity PodcastMindful Productivity Blog on InstagramQuick heads up: Affiliate links are used on this site. We only talk about things we use, love, and would recommend whether we were affiliates or not. To support this space, we may receive a commission from some of the links above.Share the Eff Perfect love with a fellow perfectionist, procrastinator, or people pleaser!And because we’re in this together, be sure to take the Eff Perfect Pledge.And follow us on Instagram @effperfect!

What does it mean to be mindfully productive? Mindfulness seems to be a buzz word lately and being more productive seems to be on everyone's priority list but what happens when we combine slowing down with wanting to do more?Welcome to the Mindful Productivity Podcast! In this intro episode, you'll get to know a little bit about me, your host, Sarah Steckler:: extends awkward handshake ::Why did I create this podcast in the first place and what can you expect from future episodes? We'll cover ALL of this and a few other things.Support the show (https://mp.vipmembervault.com/products)

Sarah Steckler: After a cross country move, Sarah was surprised to notice a shift in her moods. Things got progressively worse. She describes her desire to “get better,” to overcome her debilitating depression, and her desire to make change happen. Sarah now channels her experience to help others through depression, as well as other challenges, without judgement. Q & A Why is self love important to you? Self love is important to me because it’s all about building awareness with yourself. It’s really developing a relationship with yourself. What was the number one thing that was holding you back from accepting self love? I think it was that I didn’t need it, that it was kind of fluffy. . . that I was tough enough that I didn’t need to take care of myself that way. Who is one person who has changed your life for the better? It sounds cliché, but it has to be, and is, my husband. What is the best advice you have ever received? My dad always told me that in life, there are a lot of different decisions you have to make. He always told me it’s okay to make different decisions in life, as long as it’s not something that crushes your soul. What is a self care habit that you practice regularly? Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR) is something I listen to while I am working or when I am trying to fall asleep. There are videos on You Tube. I highly recommend searching for Gentle Whispering. She’s a great place to start. Do you have a favorite quote? “We must embrace pain, and burn it as fuel for our journey.” Kenji Miyazawa What book are you reading right now? The Opposite of Love, by Julie Buxbaum. What is the one thing that you are most passionate about? Learning and reading. Guest Bio Sarah Steckler is an Empowerment Coach and Journal Expert for women focusing on heart centered living and grounded personal growth. She is the founder of the Brazen Heart Collective Community, the creator of multiple online courses and the author of a Self-Love Guide. She helps women find their center and step into living from a place of intention and deep purpose that allows for increased self-awareness, giving them freedom and inner abundance to make confident choices and take powerful action in their lives.   Connect with this Guest http://SarahSteckler.com Brazen Heart Collective Facebook Group http://facebook.com/groups/brazenheartcollective Instagram @SarahSteckler Twitter @SarahCoaches   Self-Love Guide http://www.sarahsteckler.com/free-tools/ Self-Love Affirmations http://www.sarahsteckler.com/affirmations/ 5-Day Journal Challenge https://sarahsteckler.clickfunnels.com/optin  

Happy Monday Couragemakers! I am so excited to share with you this week's episode of Couragemakers! For this week's episode, I sat down and had a good natter with Sarah Steckler. Sarah is a Creative Self-Love Coach who helps women take control of their lives by taking care of themselves. As a writer, journal lover, and creatively obsessed sticker collector, she loves to spend her free time wandering through nature and forest bathing, cuddling up with her English Bulldog, and planning her next Netflix binge!   In this episode, Sarah shares her journey of how creativity helped her learn to love herself, how her life has changed now she has become more intentional about her creativity and self love and how struggling is part of the process.   We really dive into how showing up as yourself can be a struggle, how giving yourself permission to have bad days can make all the difference and how important it is to find something we love that isn't for anyone but ourselves.   Sarah shares great advice for anyone looking to add more creativity and self love to their life, great practical self care for people doing their own thing and really helpful words of wisdom for creative women who struggle with their mental health.   This is also a great episode if you struggle with your mental health and want to use creativity as a way to help you, if you often find yourself thinking that doing things for yourself is selfish, and if you need the reminder that what you have to put in the world is pretty damn important.   I really loved my conversation with Sarah and finding out more about her journey and the work she's putting in the world. As creative people, it can be so hard to remember that while our creativity gives so much to the world, it gives so much to ourselves as well, and I'm so glad Sarah reminded us of that today.   Enjoy the show!​​​​ About Sarah   Sarah is a Creative Self-Love Coach who helps women take control of their lives by taking care of themselves. While this seems simple enough, Sarah understands the barriers to change we all can face, including self-doubt, guilt, feeling emotionally overwhelmed, and anxiety that comes with transitions and change. As a writer, journal lover, and creatively obsessed sticker collector, she loves to spend her free time wandering through nature and forest bathing, cuddling up with her English Bulldog, and planning her next Netflix binge! She's also huge animal lover who dreams of one day opening up her own cow sanctuary and dreams of creating her own self-care journal for others. You can connect with Sarah here: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Free Self Care Course   Things we talked about during today's show   The relationship between creativity and self love   What Sarah's self - love journey looks like   The biggest things Sarah has learned in starting a business   Sarah's advice for anyone looking to add more creativity and find self love in their life   Why women struggle with self love   Find out more and download the Couragemakers Manifesto here   If you have any question about today's episode, any comments or would like to be a guest on Couragemakers, get in touch: meg@thathummingbirdlife.com   About Meg & That Hummingbird Life   I'm Meg and I'm the host of Couragemakers and founder of That Hummingbird Life. I started this podcast because I wanted to create a platform for passionate and unconventional women to have honest conversations and to share their stories, struggles and dreams. The intention behind this podcast is to inspire and encourage creative and mission-driven women to live a wholehearted life and follow the beat of their drum.   When I'm not recording episodes and making new friends with the wonderful guests, you can find me working on all manners of magic over at That Hummingbird Life, sending free self care checks ins to hundreds of women every Sunday and helping my clients build brands they love as a graphic designer. I'm currently on a 3 month road trip of the US with Mr. Meg but normally based in the UK.   That Hummingbird Life | Twitter | Pinterest |  

Sarah Steckler is a creative self-love coach who helps individuals step into their power and take control of their life by owning their creativity!

Why is it so hard to take time for self-care? When living with pain, it can feel like all we do is think about how we want to feel better, but do we actually make caring for our bodies a priority? Unfortunately, self-care is often placed on the bottom of our to-do lists, which only results in an increase in pain. But it doesn’t have to be so hard. Join Shelly in this week’s episode for a conversation about self-care and self-love with Sarah Steckler, a creative self-love coach. This episode will discuss why it can be a challenge to make time for self-care, and will provide practical and easy to manage tips for making self-care a constant in your daily routine.