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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 Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
Do you ever feel gloomy in the winter? Does your happiness sap away with each gray day? In this episode of Everyday Happiness, we discuss how to beat the winter blues!
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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 I don’t know about you, but I tend to get cooped up during the winter. Those long gray days seem to pile on each other until I get cabin fever. One of my teammates grew up in Seattle, where SAD (seasonal affective disorder) hit a large part of the population. Many people got the blues and found themselves sinking into slumps. While many believe that winter is the time to curl up next to the fire and be lazy, and it can be in part, there are so many fun winter activities that you can partake in to beat the winter blues.
Today, I want to share with you just a few ideas on how to get out of the house and kick those blues to the curb.
First, literally, get outside. You can still head outside for a brief walk on rainy or snowy days. If you do get some snow, I encourage you to play in it. Whether that means making a snowman or snowwoman, making snow angels, or sledding it, do it. If you are interested in winter snow sports, such as ice hockey, skating, skiing, or snowboarding, make it a priority to get to the rink or the slopes at least three times during the winter season!
Second, try something new! There will be days when the weather is beyond gloomy, and staying inside is the best choice, but that “inside” doesn’t have to be your home. I encourage you to find a new adventure to try. Maybe it is an exhibit at a local museum, getting tickets to a sporting event, or seeing a play. With so many crazy and wild things to do in the world, I guarantee you can find something you have never tried before.
Third, build your social bonds. During the winter, it can be hard to connect with others. After the holidays, people are burnt out on peopling and are often deep into their new year’s goals. However, I encourage you to make an effort to build those social connections. Perhaps you host a potluck, organize a progressive dinner party, make a weekly coffee date with a friend, or even pick up the phone to call a loved one. While it may seem small, the impact will be huge!
That’s all for now! In the comments, let me know what activities you enjoy doing to beat the winter blues! And remember, Kindness is Contagious. Making a positive impact in your community is a great way to boost your happiness this winter.
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