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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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Monday Sep 05, 2022
Monday Sep 05, 2022
Your birthdays are all about you? Right? What if you could make yourself, your social circle, and your community happier with a simple birthday act? Tune in to find out more!
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, I want to take today to talk specifically about using your birthday as a charity fundraiser. I was inspired by all the Facebook posts that make it so easy and my friend Chelsey, an avid listener and supporter of this podcast recently sent me an email about her September charity Endless Pawsabilities, the link is in the show notes, I invite you to check it out - it’s very creative.
You have likely seen news of children asking for donations to a charity as birthday presents rather than getting toys. It always creates that “awww" moment where you are impressed by the child's generosity and wish you had done something like that. I am here today to tell you that you can, even as an adult. But, first, let's take a moment to review the 3 happiness benefits you will receive.
First, you will make yourself happy. Giving to others is the easiest method of promoting your happiness, especially when it is a charity that you feel passionate about. Whether you are helping your local animal shelter, giving to children in need, or aiding wounded veterans, the simple act of making a difference will provide you with glowing happiness for months to come.
Second, you make the benefactors happy. Here on Everyday Happiness, we talk about how kindness is contagious; whether you donate directly to a person in need or to a larger organization, the people who benefit are grateful you are giving them a greater chance at increasing their own happiness.
Thirdly, you provide happiness to donators. The people who donate to your charity birthday will also feel that surge of happiness! On top of that, they are more likely to recognize the benefits of charity and make it a regular part of their life, creating an even more significant impact on the community.
See! Three levels of happiness: you, your loved ones, and your community all in one birthday!
Now, if you have been inspired to host a charity birthday, whether for yourself or your kiddos, I commend you and have a few notes to keep in mind.
First, pick a worthwhile charity. I recommend finding a topic you are passionate about and investigating a reliable, honest charity that supports it. If possible, look into your local charities rather than big brand ones. While the big ones are worthwhile, they have greater access to funding than smaller charities. Picking a local one could make a bigger difference in your community.
Second, make a plan. Rather than waiting until the day of the birthday to announce your charity idea, you should let everyone know well in advance. I recommend talking it up, sending emails, posting it on your social media, and getting the word out that you are asking for donations rather than gifts.
Third, make it obvious where to donate. When you host a charity birthday, make it super easy for your friends, family, and circle of possible donators to donate. Send them a link or instructions so they can complete the act in minutes.
That is all for today! Do you have ideas on how one should host a birthday fundraiser? I’m obsessed with this idea, let me know over @everydayhappinesswithkatie.
And remember, kindness is contagious.
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