<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1011307/open_sms">Text your thoughts and questions!</a>As a recovering people pleaser and a multi-passionate creative, I actually love saying YES to people and opportunities. But I’ve also learned what will happen if I’m not careful, intentional, and selective in the things I say yes to. This week, episode 235 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about when you must say no for a less stressful life! In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I’m sharing that, while it may feel good at the moment, saying yes to too many things can lead to stress, loss of focus, missed opportunities, and burnout. To avoid this, I am giving you actionable steps to take right now to evaluate what you want to say yes to so you can say no to the rest. I cover the following topics:<ul><li>The consequences of continually saying yes too often and, alternatively, the benefits of saying no when necessary.</li><li>How to identify instances when you should say “no”, even when your instinct is telling you to say “yes.”</li><li>Five practical tips you can use to evaluate the opportunities that come your way and set boundaries that protect your time and energy. </li></ul>This is not simply about saying &quot;no” (though I encourage you to practice that) but realizing it’s when you say no that makes a big difference. This comes with practice and continued self-awareness. I encourage you to keep learning your limits so you can honor them and keep setting those boundaries to reduce stress, increase focus, and achieve your goals.  Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Positively LivingⓇ and Lisa at <a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/'>https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/</a>Could you use some support? The Quickstart Coaching session is a way to get to know your productivity path, fast! A speed-round strategy session is perfect for a quick win and to see what coaching can do, the Quickstart will encourage and inspire you to take intentional, effective action! Go to <a href='https://www.positivelyproductive.com/plpquick'>https://www.positivelyproductive.com/plpquick</a> for a special listener discount! CONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:<a href='https://www.facebook.com/positivelyproductive/'>Facebook</a><a href='https://www.instagram.com/positively_lisa/'>Instagram</a><a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/resouces/'>Resources</a><a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/coaching/'>Work with Lisa! </a> LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:(Find links to books/gear on the <a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/resources'>Positively Productive Resources Page</a>.)Ep 117: <a href='https://positivelyliving.buzzsprout.com/1011307/episodes/11086660-how-to-say-no-without-feeling-guilty-or-rude'>How to Say No Without Feeling Guilty or Rude</a>Ep 53: <a href='https://positivelyliving.buzzsprout.com/1011307/episodes/8515500-how-to-tell-if-i-m-codependent-with-mallory-jackson'>How To Tell If I&apos;m Codependent with Mallory Jackson</a> Dance Song Playlist <a href='https://open.spotify.com/playlist/614iK9gza6yygNSi71P3ho?si=9bljbXCwQ2K2LLHlKdkjwA'>V1</a>, <a href='https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ueVGkjLMJJKzUCYXUpUMa?si=IDeCB9NURpSwZDKrc8qGmA'>V2</a>, <a href='https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1mUQQKgJIKqKXpv0fxIRYm?si=txKwobJsTz6jmjEfj2ZWZA&amp;dl_branch=1'>V3</a>Music by Ian and Jeff Zawrotny Start your own podcast with <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=956464'>Buzzsprout</a>!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1011307/open_sms"&gt;Text your thoughts and questions!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As a recovering people pleaser and a multi-passionate creative, I actually love saying YES to people and opportunities. But I’ve also learned what will happen if I’m not careful, intentional, and selective in the things I say yes to. This week, episode 235 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about when you must say no for a less stressful life!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I’m sharing that, while it may feel good at the moment, saying yes to too many things can lead to stress, loss of focus, missed opportunities, and burnout. To avoid this, I am giving you actionable steps to take right now to evaluate what you want to say yes to so you can say no to the rest. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I cover the following topics:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The consequences of continually saying yes too often and, alternatively, the benefits of saying no when necessary.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to identify instances when you should say “no”, even when your instinct is telling you to say “yes.”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Five practical tips you can use to evaluate the opportunities that come your way and set boundaries that protect your time and energy. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is not simply about saying &amp;quot;no” (though I encourage you to practice that) but realizing it’s &lt;em&gt;when &lt;/em&gt;you say no that makes a big difference. This comes with practice and continued self-awareness. I encourage you to keep learning your limits so you can honor them and keep setting those boundaries to reduce stress, increase focus, and achieve your goals. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Learn more about Positively LivingⓇ and Lisa at &lt;a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/'&gt;https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Could you use some support? The Quickstart Coaching session is a way to &lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;get to know your productivity path, fast!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt; A speed-round strategy session is perfect for a quick win and to see what coaching can do, the Quickstart will encourage and inspire you to take intentional, effective action! Go to &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.positivelyproductive.com/plpquick'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.positivelyproductive.com/plpquick&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; for a special listener discount!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/positivelyproductive/'&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/positively_lisa/'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/resouces/'&gt;Resources&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/coaching/'&gt;Work with Lisa! &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(Find links to books/gear on the &lt;a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/resources'&gt;Positively Productive Resources Page&lt;/a&gt;.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ep 117: &lt;a href='https://positivelyliving.buzzsprout.com/1011307/episodes/11086660-how-to-say-no-without-feeling-guilty-or-rude'&gt;How to Say No Without Feeling Guilty or Rude&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ep 53: &lt;a href='https://positivelyliving.buzzsprout.com/1011307/episodes/8515500-how-to-tell-if-i-m-codependent-with-mallory-jackson'&gt;How To Tell If I&amp;apos;m Codependent with Mallory Jackson&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dance Song Playlist &lt;a href='https://open.spotify.com/playlist/614iK9gza6yygNSi71P3ho?si=9bljbXCwQ2K2LLHlKdkjwA'&gt;V1&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ueVGkjLMJJKzUCYXUpUMa?si=IDeCB9NURpSwZDKrc8qGmA'&gt;V2&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1mUQQKgJIKqKXpv0fxIRYm?si=txKwobJsTz6jmjEfj2ZWZA&amp;amp;dl_branch=1'&gt;V3&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Music by Ian and Jeff Zawrotny&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Start your own podcast with &lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=956464'&gt;Buzzsprout&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description>

Text your thoughts and questions!As a recovering people pleaser and a multi-passionate creative, I actually love saying YES to people and opportunities. But I’ve also learned what will happen if I’m not careful, intentional, and selective in the things I say yes to. This week, episode 235 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about when you must say no for a less stressful life!In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I’m sharing that, while it may feel good at the moment, saying yes...

When You Must Say No for a Less Stressful Life

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1011307/open_sms">Text your thoughts and questions!</a>Invisible stressors are stressors in our lives that aren’t necessarily obvious but can build up over time and take us down. As a multi-passionate entrepreneur, volunteer, and solo parent and caregiver of a special needs child, Janis Isaman found herself experiencing an anxiety episode when her invisible stressors built up, leaving her feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, and behind on her task list. This week, episode 234 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is a strategy call where I help Janis handle the invisible stressors in her demanding life!  In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, you’ll see how someone whose business revolves around wellness and who constantly checks all of the self-care boxes can still fall victim to invisible stressors. I coach Janis on navigating her unbalanced support systems, reducing visual clutter in her home, and managing the different areas of life that require her attention. Janis and I cover the following topics:<ul><li>Planning time and space for the unexpected to pop up without derailing everything else.</li><li>Setting parameters about what notifications to allow all the time and setting designated times to check the rest. </li><li>Creating a system to organize and inventory the surplus of household items to reduce visual clutter and avoid over-buying. </li><li>Upholding the systems you put in place when life gets overwhelming. </li></ul> While these strategy calls speak directly to the problems my guest is facing, we can all fall victim to these invisible stressors. If you think you would benefit from a strategy session with me, I encourage you to reach out. I would love to help you navigate your unique problems.  Could you use some support? The Quickstart Coaching session is a way to get to know your productivity path, fast! A speed-round strategy session is perfect for a quick win and to see what coaching can do, the Quickstart will encourage and inspire you to take intentional, effective action! Go to <a href='https://www.positivelyproductive.com/plpquick'>https://www.positivelyproductive.com/plpquick</a> for a special listener discount! CONNECT WITH JANIS ISAMAN:<a href='https://www.mybodycouture.com/'>My Body Couture </a> CONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:<a href='https://www.facebook.com/positivelyproductive/'>Facebook</a><a href='https://www.instagram.com/positively_lisa/'>Instagram</a><a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/resouces/'>Resources</a><a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/coaching/'>Work with Lisa! </a> LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:(Find links to books/gear on the <a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/resources'>Positively Productive Resources Page</a>.)<a href='https://positivelyliving.buzzsprout.com/1011307/episodes/12786013-how-to-reduce-mental-load-as-a-parent-or-caregiver-with-roxanne-ferber'>How to Reduce Mental Load as a Parent or Caregiver with Roxanne Ferber</a><a href='https://positivelyliving.buzzsprout.com/1011307/episodes/15119059-life-and-business-advice-from-a-multi-passionate-mom-entrepreneur-with-reena-friedman-watts'>Life and Business Advice from a Multi-Passionate Mom Entrepreneur with Reena Friedman Watts</a><a href='https://positivelyliving.buzzsprout.com/1011307/episodes/8437028-strategy-call-balancing-family-and-business-with-roxanne-ferber'>[Strategy Call] Balancing Family and Business with Roxanne Ferber</a><a href='https://positivelyliving.buzzsprout.com/1011307/episodes/10891836-strategy-call-managing-stress-and-making-the-most-of-moving-with-reena-friedman-watts'>[Strategy Call] Managing Stress and Making the Most of Moving with Reena Friedman Watts </a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1011307/open_sms"&gt;Text your thoughts and questions!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Invisible stressors are stressors in our lives that aren’t necessarily obvious but can build up over time and take us down. As a multi-passionate entrepreneur, volunteer, and solo parent and caregiver of a special needs child, Janis Isaman found herself experiencing an anxiety episode when her invisible stressors built up, leaving her feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, and behind on her task list. This week, episode 234 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is a strategy call where I help Janis handle the invisible stressors in her demanding life! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, you’ll see how someone whose business revolves around wellness and who constantly checks all of the self-care boxes can still fall victim to invisible stressors. I coach Janis on navigating her unbalanced support systems, reducing visual clutter in her home, and managing the different areas of life that require her attention. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Janis and I cover the following topics:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Planning time and space for the unexpected to pop up without derailing everything else.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Setting parameters about what notifications to allow all the time and setting designated times to check the rest. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Creating a system to organize and inventory the surplus of household items to reduce visual clutter and avoid over-buying. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Upholding the systems you put in place when life gets overwhelming. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;While these strategy calls speak directly to the problems my guest is facing, we can all fall victim to these invisible stressors. If you think you would benefit from a strategy session with me, I encourage you to reach out. I would love to help you navigate your unique problems. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Could you use some support? The Quickstart Coaching session is a way to &lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;get to know your productivity path, fast!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt; A speed-round strategy session is perfect for a quick win and to see what coaching can do, the Quickstart will encourage and inspire you to take intentional, effective action! Go to &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.positivelyproductive.com/plpquick'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.positivelyproductive.com/plpquick&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; for a special listener discount!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CONNECT WITH JANIS ISAMAN:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.mybodycouture.com/'&gt;My Body Couture &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/positivelyproductive/'&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/positively_lisa/'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/resouces/'&gt;Resources&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/coaching/'&gt;Work with Lisa! &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(Find links to books/gear on the &lt;a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/resources'&gt;Positively Productive Resources Page&lt;/a&gt;.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://positivelyliving.buzzsprout.com/1011307/episodes/12786013-how-to-reduce-mental-load-as-a-parent-or-caregiver-with-roxanne-ferber'&gt;How to Reduce Mental Load as a Parent or Caregiver with Roxanne Ferber&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://positivelyliving.buzzsprout.com/1011307/episodes/15119059-life-and-business-advice-from-a-multi-passionate-mom-entrepreneur-with-reena-friedman-watts'&gt;Life and Business Advice from a Multi-Passionate Mom Entrepreneur with Reena Friedman Watts&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://positivelyliving.buzzsprout.com/1011307/episodes/8437028-strategy-call-balancing-family-and-business-with-roxanne-ferber'&gt;[Strategy Call] Balancing Family and Business with Roxanne Ferber&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://positivelyliving.buzzsprout.com/1011307/episodes/10891836-strategy-call-managing-stress-and-making-the-most-of-moving-with-reena-friedman-watts'&gt;[Strategy Call] Managing Stress and Making the Most of Moving with Reena Friedman Watts &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description>

Text your thoughts and questions!Invisible stressors are stressors in our lives that aren’t necessarily obvious but can build up over time and take us down. As a multi-passionate entrepreneur, volunteer, and solo parent and caregiver of a special needs child, Janis Isaman found herself experiencing an anxiety episode when her invisible stressors built up, leaving her feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, and behind on her task list. This week, episode 234 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is a stra...

[Strategy Call] Handling Invisible Stressors in a Demanding Life with Janis Isaman

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1011307/open_sms">Text your thoughts and questions!</a>According to Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies, I am a questioner by nature. In addition to constantly asking why, I also love answering questions too. I appreciate the challenge and the encouragement to reflect, which is probably why I love coaching. That’s why when I received a couple of related questions surrounding the topic of overwhelm, I wanted to take the time to answer them on the podcast, as I think my responses can be helpful for all of us. This week, episode 233 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about quick tips to try when you’re feeling overwhelmed. In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I’m giving you practical advice when dealing with various types of overwhelm, how to manage your energy, and how to find the systems that make your life easier.I cover the following topics:<ul><li>How you can begin sorting through everything when you’re overwhelmed (after taking care of yourself first).</li><li>Advice for finding, learning, and actually using new systems that work for YOU.</li><li>Tips for overcoming the paralyzing feelings of overwhelm and depression that creep up. </li></ul>Keep in mind that even when the overwhelm differs, the approach to help it is very similar. Take a moment to care for yourself, approach the situation with self-compassion, and make space to focus so you can decide what’s next.  Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Positively LivingⓇ and Lisa at <a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/'>https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/</a> Could you use some support? The Quickstart Coaching session is a way to get to know your productivity path, fast! A speed-round strategy session is perfect for a quick win and to see what coaching can do, the Quickstart will encourage and inspire you to take intentional, effective action! Go to <a href='https://www.positivelyproductive.com/plpquick'>https://www.positivelyproductive.com/plpquick</a> for a special listener discount! CONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:<a href='https://www.facebook.com/positivelyproductive/'>Facebook</a><a href='https://www.instagram.com/positively_lisa/'>Instagram</a><a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/resouces/'>Resources</a><a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/coaching/'>Work with Lisa! </a> LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:(Find links to books/gear on the <a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/resources'>Positively Productive Resources Page</a>.)[PLP] <a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/tackle-your-todo-list-in-four-simple-steps/'>Tackle Your ToDo List in Four Simple Steps</a>[PLP] <a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/how-to-avoid-forgetting-things-when-life-gets-hectic/'>How to Avoid Forgetting Things When Life Gets Hectic</a> Dance Song Playlist <a href='https://open.spotify.com/playlist/614iK9gza6yygNSi71P3ho?si=9bljbXCwQ2K2LLHlKdkjwA'>V1</a>, <a href='https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ueVGkjLMJJKzUCYXUpUMa?si=IDeCB9NURpSwZDKrc8qGmA'>V2</a>, <a href='https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1mUQQKgJIKqKXpv0fxIRYm?si=txKwobJsTz6jmjEfj2ZWZA&amp;dl_branch=1'>V3</a>Music by Ian and Jeff Zawrotny Start your own podcast with <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=956464'>Buzzsprout</a>!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1011307/open_sms"&gt;Text your thoughts and questions!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;According to Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies, I am a questioner by nature. In addition to constantly asking why, I also love answering questions too. I appreciate the challenge and the encouragement to reflect, which is probably why I love coaching. That’s why when I received a couple of related questions surrounding the topic of overwhelm, I wanted to take the time to answer them on the podcast, as I think my responses can be helpful for all of us. This week, episode 233 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about quick tips to try when you’re feeling overwhelmed. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I’m giving you practical advice when dealing with various types of overwhelm, how to manage your energy, and how to find the systems that make your life easier.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I cover the following topics:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;How you can begin sorting through everything when you’re overwhelmed (after taking care of yourself first).&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Advice for finding, learning, and actually using new systems that work for YOU.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Tips for overcoming the paralyzing feelings of overwhelm and depression that creep up. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keep in mind that even when the overwhelm differs, the approach to help it is very similar. Take a moment to care for yourself, approach the situation with self-compassion, and make space to focus so you can decide what’s next. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Learn more about Positively LivingⓇ and Lisa at &lt;a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/'&gt;https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Could you use some support? The Quickstart Coaching session is a way to &lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;get to know your productivity path, fast!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt; A speed-round strategy session is perfect for a quick win and to see what coaching can do, the Quickstart will encourage and inspire you to take intentional, effective action! Go to &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.positivelyproductive.com/plpquick'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.positivelyproductive.com/plpquick&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; for a special listener discount!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/positivelyproductive/'&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/positively_lisa/'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/resouces/'&gt;Resources&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/coaching/'&gt;Work with Lisa! &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(Find links to books/gear on the &lt;a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/resources'&gt;Positively Productive Resources Page&lt;/a&gt;.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;[PLP] &lt;a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/tackle-your-todo-list-in-four-simple-steps/'&gt;Tackle Your ToDo List in Four Simple Steps&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;[PLP] &lt;a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/how-to-avoid-forgetting-things-when-life-gets-hectic/'&gt;How to Avoid Forgetting Things When Life Gets Hectic&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dance Song Playlist &lt;a href='https://open.spotify.com/playlist/614iK9gza6yygNSi71P3ho?si=9bljbXCwQ2K2LLHlKdkjwA'&gt;V1&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ueVGkjLMJJKzUCYXUpUMa?si=IDeCB9NURpSwZDKrc8qGmA'&gt;V2&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1mUQQKgJIKqKXpv0fxIRYm?si=txKwobJsTz6jmjEfj2ZWZA&amp;amp;dl_branch=1'&gt;V3&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Music by Ian and Jeff Zawrotny&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Start your own podcast with &lt;a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=956464'&gt;Buzzsprout&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description>

Text your thoughts and questions!According to Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies, I am a questioner by nature. In addition to constantly asking why, I also love answering questions too. I appreciate the challenge and the encouragement to reflect, which is probably why I love coaching. That’s why when I received a couple of related questions surrounding the topic of overwhelm, I wanted to take the time to answer them on the podcast, as I think my responses can be helpful for all of us. This week...

Quick Tips to Try When You're Feeling Overwhelmed [Ask Lisa]

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1011307/open_sms">Text your thoughts and questions!</a>Whether you’re working for someone else or yourself, personal time is essential for maintaining mental and physical well-being, preventing burnout, and boosting your productivity and performance. It’s something we know we need to prioritize, but it can feel so challenging to make the time for it. This week, episode 232 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about how to prioritize personal time by setting boundaries! In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I’m sharing the common challenges that multi-passionate entrepreneurs, caregivers, and people pleasers face when setting boundaries around their time, and I offer you actionable steps to take right now to start prioritizing your personal time.  I cover the following topics:<ul><li>Six reasons why it’s essential to prioritize our personal time. </li><li>Why it can be such a challenge to take personal time (even when we acknowledge the benefits). </li><li>Three steps to take when you’re ready to break free and create your own boundaries (and protect them). </li></ul>Prioritizing personal time isn&apos;t selfish; it’s essential. It&apos;s about filling your own cup so you can show up as your best self for the people and passions you care about.  Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Positively LivingⓇ and Lisa at <a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/'>https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/</a> Could you use some support? The Quickstart Coaching session is a way to get to know your productivity path fast! A speed-round strategy session is perfect for a quick win and to see what coaching can do. The Quickstart will encourage and inspire you to take intentional, effective action! Go to <a href='https://www.positivelyproductive.com/plpquick'>https://www.positivelyproductive.com/plpquick</a> for a special listener discount! CONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:<a href='https://www.facebook.com/positivelyproductive/'>Facebook</a><a href='https://www.instagram.com/positively_lisa/'>Instagram</a><a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/resouces/'>Resources</a><a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/coaching/'>Work with Lisa! </a> LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:(Find links to books/gear on the <a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/resources'>Positively Productive Resources Page</a>.)<a href='https://positivelyliving.buzzsprout.com/1011307/episodes/11675405-manage-stress-through-rest-and-play-with-gary-ware'>Manage Stress through Rest and Play with Gary Ware (buzzsprout.com)</a><a href='https://positivelyliving.buzzsprout.com/1011307/episodes/11760491-how-overplanning-actually-hinders-you-from-doing-more'>How Overplanning Actually Hinders You From Doing More (buzzsprout.com)</a><a href='https://positivelyliving.buzzsprout.com/1011307/episodes/14828997-why-bringing-nature-inside-will-help-you-focus-better-with-kasey-riley'>Why Bringing Nature Inside Will Help You Focus Better with Kasey Riley (buzzsprout.com)</a><a href='https://positivelyliving.buzzsprout.com/1011307/episodes/15691021-how-to-balance-your-life-through-wholeness-pillars-with-nicole-mixdorf'>How to Balance Your Life through Wholeness Pillars with Nicole Mixdorf (buzzsprout.com)</a>Dance Song Playlist <a href='https://open.spotify.com/playlist/614iK9gza6yygNSi71P3ho?si=9bljbXCwQ2K2LLHlKdkjwA'>V1</a>, <a href='https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ueVGkjLMJJKzUCYXUpUMa?si=IDeCB9NURpSwZDKrc8qGmA'>V2</a>, <a href='https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1mUQQKgJIKqKXpv0fxIRYm?si=txKwobJsTz6jmjEfj2ZWZA&amp;dl_branch=1'></a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1011307/open_sms"&gt;Text your thoughts and questions!&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whether you’re working for someone else or yourself, personal time is essential for maintaining mental and physical well-being, preventing burnout, and boosting your productivity and performance. It’s something we know we need to prioritize, but it can feel so challenging to make the time for it. This week, episode 232 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about how to prioritize personal time by setting boundaries!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I’m sharing the common challenges that multi-passionate entrepreneurs, caregivers, and people pleasers face when setting boundaries around their time, and I offer you actionable steps to take right now to start prioritizing your personal time. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;I cover the following topics:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Six reasons why it’s essential to prioritize our personal time. &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why it can be such a challenge to take personal time (even when we acknowledge the benefits). &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Three steps to take when you’re ready to break free and create your own boundaries (and protect them). &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Prioritizing personal time isn&amp;apos;t selfish; it’s essential. It&amp;apos;s about filling your own cup so you can show up as your best self for the people and passions you care about. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Learn more about Positively LivingⓇ and Lisa at &lt;a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/'&gt;https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Could you use some support? The Quickstart Coaching session is a way to &lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;em&gt;get to know your productivity path fast!&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt; A speed-round strategy session is perfect for a quick win and to see what coaching can do. The Quickstart will encourage and inspire you to take intentional, effective action! Go to &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.positivelyproductive.com/plpquick'&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.positivelyproductive.com/plpquick&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt; for a special listener discount!&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;CONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/positivelyproductive/'&gt;Facebook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/positively_lisa/'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/resouces/'&gt;Resources&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/coaching/'&gt;Work with Lisa! &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;(Find links to books/gear on the &lt;a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/resources'&gt;Positively Productive Resources Page&lt;/a&gt;.)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://positivelyliving.buzzsprout.com/1011307/episodes/11675405-manage-stress-through-rest-and-play-with-gary-ware'&gt;Manage Stress through Rest and Play with Gary Ware (buzzsprout.com)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://positivelyliving.buzzsprout.com/1011307/episodes/11760491-how-overplanning-actually-hinders-you-from-doing-more'&gt;How Overplanning Actually Hinders You From Doing More (buzzsprout.com)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://positivelyliving.buzzsprout.com/1011307/episodes/14828997-why-bringing-nature-inside-will-help-you-focus-better-with-kasey-riley'&gt;Why Bringing Nature Inside Will Help You Focus Better with Kasey Riley (buzzsprout.com)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href='https://positivelyliving.buzzsprout.com/1011307/episodes/15691021-how-to-balance-your-life-through-wholeness-pillars-with-nicole-mixdorf'&gt;How to Balance Your Life through Wholeness Pillars with Nicole Mixdorf (buzzsprout.com)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dance Song Playlist &lt;a href='https://open.spotify.com/playlist/614iK9gza6yygNSi71P3ho?si=9bljbXCwQ2K2LLHlKdkjwA'&gt;V1&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3ueVGkjLMJJKzUCYXUpUMa?si=IDeCB9NURpSwZDKrc8qGmA'&gt;V2&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href='https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1mUQQKgJIKqKXpv0fxIRYm?si=txKwobJsTz6jmjEfj2ZWZA&amp;amp;dl_branch=1'&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; </description>

Text your thoughts and questions!Whether you’re working for someone else or yourself, personal time is essential for maintaining mental and physical well-being, preventing burnout, and boosting your productivity and performance. It’s something we know we need to prioritize, but it can feel so challenging to make the time for it. This week, episode 232 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about how to prioritize personal time by setting boundaries!In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podc...

How to Prioritize Personal Time by Setting Boundaries

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1011307/open_sms">Text your thoughts and questions!</a>Do you struggle to take action because something has to be “just right,” or do you beat yourself up for everything you’ve done wrong (without noticing all you&apos;ve done right)? Maybe you feel like you’re just not enough because you can’t reach the level of achievement or quality you want. If so, you may be labeled a “perfectionist.” Steph Ellen Diplock, a recovered perfectionist, joins me on the podcast today to delve into the complexities of perfectionism, exploring its roots, manifestations, and the impact it has on us as individuals (especially women). This week, episode 231 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about how to become a recovering perfectionist! In addition to being a recovered perfectionist, Steph Ellen is a multi-passionate mindset coach, energetic healer, certified yoga teacher, and equine veterinarian. Steph works with high achievers to let go of perfectionism and self-sabotage and live their purpose without hustle. Steph’s zone of genius is combining potent mindset coaching, shadow work, and nervous system regulation for a holistic and lasting transformation.  In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, Steph Ellen Diplock shares how perfectionism is too often glorified yet is actually a form of self-sabotage, leading to procrastination and a lack of authentic connection. She offers you actionable steps to take right now to overcome perfectionism.Steph Ellen and I cover the following topics:<ul><li>How perfectionism is less about having high standards and more a coping mechanism used to minimize feelings of shame and inadequacy.</li><li>How to overcome perfectionism by being present, celebrating small successes, and having self-awareness paired with self-compassion.</li><li>Finding safety in the body and practicing making mistakes in low-stakes environments are the first steps in getting comfortable with not being perfect. </li></ul> Keep in mind that as you start your journey, it’s not about sacrificing high standards. It’s about being kind to yourself in the process of trying to reach them. To overcome perfectionism, self-compassion–which is the greatest builder of resilience–is essential.  CONNECT WITH STEPH ELLEN DIPLOCK:<a href='https://www.finding-flowstate.com/'>Website</a><a href='https://www.instagram.com/findingflowstate'>Instagram</a> CONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:<a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/resouces/'>Resources</a><a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/coaching/'>Work with Lisa! </a> LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:(Find links to books/gear on the <a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/resources'>Positively Productive Resources Page</a>.)<a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/how-to-let-go-of-shame-and-rebuild-self-trust-with-valerie-friedlander/'>How to Let Go of Shane and Rebuild Self-Trust with Valerie Friedlander</a><a href='https://positivelyproductive.com/5-ways-to-take-back-your-self-worth-with-jomana-elaridi/'>5 Ways to Take Back Your Self-Worth with Jomana Elaridi</a><a href='https://positivelyliving.buzzsprout.com/1011307/episodes/13889096-internal-family-systems-as-a-proven-treatment-for-burnout-with-katie-lacelle'>Internal Family Systems As a Proven Treatment for Burnout with Katie LaCelle </a><a href='https://www.healthline.com/health/binaural-beats'>Binaural Beats: Sleep, Therapy, and Meditation (healthline.com)</a><a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/thediaryofaceo'>The Diary Of A CEO - YouTube</a> Start your own podcast with <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=956464'>Buzzsprout</a>!

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