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Do you feel overwhelmed with your todo list? Is "creating fulfilling happiness" missing from that list? Everyday Happiness with Katie Jefcoat is here to help you. In 2-minutes a day, over time, you’ll discover how to reduce overwhelm and create lasting happiness through Katie’s signature method of Intentional Margins, happiness science, and musings about life. Start your day with a positive mindset. Many of us can get deep in the feeling of overwhelm. The anxiety of our own ambition can weigh heavily on our thoughts and emotions. We lay down and close our eyes at night and our chest begins to feel heavy. More items on the to-do list than the day before. How will we ever going to get off the hamster wheel of to-dos? When are we going to start living life for more than the hustle? As a recovering lawyer and passion driven entrepreneur, Katie knew something had to change. What she found is that you can have harmony, be intentionally productive and create massive impact, all at the same time - without feeling guilty. So she asked herself a simple question: "How can I get off the hamster wheel and how can I show others how to do the same? She knew she'd had a system for herself, but she’d never put it into defining words. On August 15, 2019, she sat down at her dining room table with her friend Jenna (her business bestie). Post-It notes covering the table. This is where she first defined the concept of Intentional Margins. What are Intentional Margins? INTENTIONAL MARGINS™ (n): A buffer of space and time to create harmony between your to-do’s and your priorities. Now you can get the support you need to manage your overwhelm, one little tip at a time. Regardless of the industry, Everyday Happiness blends inspiration with a pragmatic approach to finding Harmony. You'll be encouraged to throw “balance” out the window for a more achievable approach called harmony. Through Intentional Margins™, you'll be encouraged to develop what harmony means to you, by identifying your priorities at work and at home. Every day, we'll end the podcast help you feel equipped to jump off the hamster wheel of overwhelm and go out there and crush your day. --About the Host-- Katie Jefcoat is a community curator, speaker, author and motivator who supports ambitious women (and a few good men) move from feeling hectic to harmonious. As a recovering trial lawyer, she knows first hand what it feels like to have a demanding job. As an entrepreneur with a passion that lights her hair on fire and a busy family she’s in the thick of it with you. Many people strive for balance and think overwhelm is just a part of life. Sadly, the hustle culture and our never-ending to-do list is creating a life where our priorities are getting the leftover scraps of time. Katie introduces people to what she calls - Intentional Margins™ - a kind of life in which they reduce randomness, create harmony between their to-dos and their priorities and intentionally enjoy the meaningful parts of life - without feeling guilty. Without exposure to a different way, we remain stuck on the hamster wheel of to-dos and never find the “balance” we yearn for. Katie works diligently to expose her community to different ways of doing things, because she fundamentally believes we deserve to make time for our priorities. We deserve to live a life of harmony. And it’s within our control to create it. Katie curates a smorgasbord of content related to managing your calendar, handling overwhelm, setting boundaries, reducing randomness, saying no, self-care, the power of your choices, and more in her Intentional Margins™ Membership Community -- which she calls the coziest virtual coffee shop (on Facebook). Connect and learn more at www.katiejefcoat.com.
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Thursday Jul 28, 2022
Thursday Jul 28, 2022
In this wrap-up episode of our Wabi Sabi series, we discuss how we can take these ancient philosophies and adopt them into modern living.
Transcript:
Welcome to Everyday Happiness where we create lasting happiness, in about 2 minutes a day, through my signature method of Intentional Margins® (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life.
I'm your host Katie Jefcoat, and over the past two episodes, we have talked about the philosophies of Wabi Sabi and Kintsugi. Today we are wrapping up our conversation by discussing ways you can utilize these philosophies in modern life.
First, you can use this principle to declutter your space and focus on function rather than material possessions and status. Through a sparse space, you can gain tranquility and appreciate what you already have.
Second, focus on simplicity. A single flower in a charming old vase brings just as much joy as an expensive bouquet in a brand new shiny vase.
Third, and I have mentioned this before, forget the busy badge. The USA places pride in being busy, but being busy doesn't make you happy. Slow down, appreciate the small moments in life, and choose a balanced life over a hectic one.
Fourth, practice mindfulness. There are so many beautiful things and moments to enjoy in this life, but they can often become forgotten in a fast-paced world. Again, slow down and savor what's right in front of you.
Lastly, appreciate kintsugi. We are not immortal; nothing in or around us is. Rather than noticing the flaws, find beauty and appreciation in the passage of time and the struggles of life. Remember, what doesn't kill us makes us stronger. Wisdom, maturity, and life's most important values don't come from constantly receiving success; they come from struggling, making mistakes, and being broken. For when we heal, we come back better than ever before.
What do you think of the Wabi Sabi lifestyle? Let me know by shooting me a DM over at Everyday Happiness.
Remember, Kindness is Contagious. Go out into the world and be kind to someone today.
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Inspired by this article in https://positivepsychology.com/wabi-sabi-lifestyle/
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