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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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Saturday Jan 07, 2023
Saturday Jan 07, 2023
Do you love to sing in the shower, in your car, or on a stage? Whether you have the voice of an angel or a cat stuck in a bag, singing may just bring happiness. Tune in today to find out if singing will make you happier.
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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 when was the last time you belted out a tune? All the singing that came with the holiday made me wonder if singing makes us happy. Research points to yes!
Apparently, there are multiple reasons as to why singing makes us happy. First, let’s talk about the physical benefits. Singing is believed to release endorphins to the brain, which, as you know, is a feel-good mood booster.
Additionally, the act of singing is aerobic in nature; you have to take big breaths to get out all those notes, which in turn introduces more oxygen to the blood for better circulation. Plus, those big breaths help the body to relax physically; breathing deeply is one of the most common relaxation techniques, after all.
Now, let’s talk about mental health benefits. A 1998 study found that singing helped to reduce anxiety and depression. Some believe this is because the art of singing takes concentration; it is hard to think of your woes while singing a happy song. It is seen as a form of meditation where the singer can disengage from negative feedback loops and reintroduce more optimistic thoughts.
Others believe it is the act of learning through singing, such as attempting to memorize the harmony or lyrics, that makes us happy. As we’ve talked about before, studies demonstrate that learning can improve our moods.
Finally, let’s talk about emotional benefits. Those who choose to sing in groups, whether in a choir, in a class, or at karaoke night, experience greater social bonding with the other participants. Those social connections improve our emotional state and can provide long-lasting benefits if we create and keep up with newly formed friendships.
Now, you may be thinking….”Katie, I sound like a cat trapped in a bag when I sing!” No worries; whether you are a good singer or not doesn’t matter. As long as you sing in a space where you feel comfortable, you can receive all the benefits listed above.
So, whether you are the type to belt out a tune in the shower or your car, or whether you want to get up on stage and sing for an audience, do it! It may just improve your happiness.
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Links: https://onamission.bio/everydayhappiness/
Inspired by this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/emotions/singing-happy2.htm
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