27.3K
Downloads
674
Episodes
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.
Episodes
Sunday Sep 18, 2022
Sunday Sep 18, 2022
Dancing for joy isn’t just a phrase; it’s an actual method for increasing your happiness. Tune in to this episode of Everyday Happiness to learn 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, and today I want to talk to you about dancing. Now, some of us are the type of people who like to dance with a mop while singing off-key to our favorite rap artists, while others are more sophisticated and take dance classes of some variety. However you choose to incorporate dance into your life, studies have shown that it increases not only your physical health but your mental health and happiness.
This episode is inspired by a wedding I attended last weekend where we danced all night long and had so much fun. Then I saw an article in Very Well Mind, where they have all the study data listed. I don’t want to waste your time naming every study performed, but if you are curious, you can check out the article in my show notes. The Universe was definitely telling me something.
Let’s take a quick moment to discuss dance terms.
First, there is free-flow dance. This would be a self-led dance, like around the house!
Second, there is a choreographed dance. This would be ballroom dancing, tango, waltz, salsa, country dancing, and more, where you are hitting the floor with a partner in a traditional style.
Third, there is synchronized dance. This is where dancers do a synchronized dance next to each other, like in Zumba, a fitness class, or even a flash mob, but usually without touching.
Last, there is dance therapy. American Dance Therapy Association (ADTA) defines this as the "psychotherapeutic use of movement to promote emotional, social, cognitive, and physical integration of the individual" to improve health and well-being.
Now, let’s take a look at the benefits.
First, we have physical health. Dancing takes effort, and it can result in a long list of benefits. When I say long...I mean long! It can be everything from improved strength to a lower risk for cardiovascular disease.
Second, dancing improves the mind. A study performed with older individuals who were put through a dance choreography class showed that the brain's memory center improved, helping to improve memory and possibly preventing dementia.
Third, dancing is social. Unless you go solo in your kitchen, most dancing occurs with other people. Studies show that dancing together with others improves the human bonding process, which activates our social skills and lessens loneliness.
Fourth, endorphins are released during dancing. As we have talked about before, endorphins can ease depression, lower anxiety, and improve your mood!
Overall, dancing is an easy way to boost your happiness. The only caveat is that you can’t take yourself too seriously. Dancing is hard; there is a high chance you will make a mistake or step on someone’s foot. BUT, everyone in the dance world knows this and won’t blame you for it.
So, you must go into dancing with an open mind, be ready to screw up, laugh at yourself, and have a wonderful time. The benefits are endless, so I encourage you to get out there!
P.S. I've also heard that you can take online couples courses. While I'm not an affiliate or anything, this would be a significant first step in dancing where you and your partner can learn and laugh together in the comfort of your home!
Are you a dancer? Share in the comments what style of dance you prefer! And, let’s connect on social at @everydayhappinesswithkatie and join the community on the hashtags #IntentionalMargins and #everydayhappinesswithkatie on Instagram!
Get Everyday Happiness delivered to your inbox by subscribing at: https://www.katiejefcoat.com/happiness
Links: https://onamission.bio/everydayhappiness/
Inspired by How Dancing Helps Your Mental Health in Very Well Mind.
Comments (0)
To leave or reply to comments, please download free Podbean or
No Comments
To leave or reply to comments,
please download free Podbean App.