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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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Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
Wednesday Nov 30, 2022
December is going to feel a little different around here at Everyday Happiness, in the BEST ways! Tune in to hear what a treat you are in for on the podcast.
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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 December looks like a bit more margin for the things that I love in this holiday season … twinkle lights, matching christmas jammies, and social connection.
It’s so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle and after the latest podcasts about being present. A few months ago we talked about time and priorities, and I shared how I was feeling like time was flying by, especially with the children as my oldest entered high school. I realized, taking time to reflect and re-center is not only something we deserve, but something we as humans need.
I’m craving a change-up. Perhaps that is because society has taught us to expect so much of our minds, but they are not meant to be computers. We need rest in this busy world. We’ve got stimulants being thrown at us every time we turn our heads. What I would like to focus on is being present in my most favorite month of the year.
Now, I won’t be sitting on my hands or binge watching Christmas movies every day. I’ve got a jam packed social calendar. And this is not a situation where I detach from all reality and go silent. Instead, I intend to use December to dream, to reflect, to enjoy the moments and really connect with friends that fill my cup.
And you get some really great pre-recorded episodes from me and guest take-overs. Let me explain. I asked four dear friends that are all amazing in their own rights to take over the podcast for a week. Their insights are incredible and I can’t wait for you to get to know each person. Over on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Podbean and all the podcast platforms you will get a 10-minute bonus episode every Sunday with each surprise guest before they take over for the following 5 days. If you are listening on Amazon Alexa Flash Briefings, you just need to check out the show notes for links on where to listen to the longer bonus episodes.
I will still be on social and connecting with each one of you. So don’t be shy to slide into my DMs. I’d especially love to hear what you think of these new format episodes.
Until next time, remember, kindness is contagious.
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