On this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life Podcast, host Jessica Eastman Stewart discusses the importance of limiting unnecessary distractions and advocates for turning off your push notifications. She talks about how even a minor distraction can sometimes lead us down a rabbit hole of countless unproductive activities that can take 23 minutes or longer to recover from and get back to our task. Jessica offers instructions on how to turn off the unnecessary pop-up notifications so you can focus on the important tasks. Get access to all of Jessica’s Free ResourcesSign up to get Jessica's Friday Five Newsletter
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40. Podcast Guest Appearances
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, host Jessica Eastman Stewart takes listeners on a journey through some of her previous guest appearances on various other podcasts. She revisits insightful conversations where she shared strategies to improve management skills and create a positive work environment, how to manage the challenges of travelling with children, and how to enjoy the holiday season without feeling overwhelmed. Podcast Appearances Spotify PlaylistPodcast Appearances — Joyfully Managed Life | Jessica Eastman StewartMads Singers Management Podcast | MSMP 142: Jessica Eastman Stewart on Systems that Support Management to Manage Teams EffectivelyThe Joyful Art of Traveling with Kids: Tips and TricksBest of Both Worlds PodcastThe Mothers’ Empowerment Podcast - Home Systems to Create More Ease and Joy with Jessica Eastman Stewart | Free Listening on Podbean AppCreating Joy in Your Daily Lif - Share a Latte - Apple PodcastsGet access to all of Jessica’s Free ResourcesSign up to get Jessica's Friday Five Newsletter
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39. My Top Tip for Keeping Your Donation Items Organized
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, host Jessica Eastman Stewart introduces the concept of a "Donate Box" as a simple and effective life hack for decluttering. Jessica discusses how individuals typically put off donating items, leading to clutter at home. She suggests using a 'Donate Box', a dedicated spot in the house where items intended for donation are gathered until it's time to take them to a charity. Jessica also shares a useful tip for U.S. listeners, who can schedule pickups for their donations with the Vietnam Veterans of America. Vietnam Veterans of America - Pickup LocationsGet access to all of Jessica’s Free ResourcesSign up to get Jessica's Friday Five Newsletter
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38. Help Your Friends Find Jobs
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, Jessica Eastman Stewart shares her simple yet effective methods for aiding friends and former colleagues in their job search. Recognizing that remembering and organizing job leads can be a challenge, Jessica reveals how she used to keep a purple Post-it note on her desk, jotting down names of people seeking new opportunities. If a relevant job opportunity crossed her path, she would reference her note and share it. Although now she uses a personal CRM system, the Post-it approach served her well for years. In essence, Jessica illustrates the power of a small gesture in aiding others' career progression. Folk CRMGet access to all of Jessica’s Free ResourcesSign up to get Jessica's Friday Five Newsletter
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37. Imagine Repeating Your Life, As Is...
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, Jessica Eastman Stewart explores the concept of living life on repeat. She invites listeners to envision their daily lives endlessly repeating and to consider their emotional reactions to this scenario. This thought experiment aims to encourage introspection, self-awareness, and to highlight the possibility of personal growth. Jessica asks listeners to identify aspects of their lives they'd want to change if they were to repeat, suggesting that this process could identify areas of potential growth and self-improvement. The episode emphasizes the importance of allowing oneself the freedom to dream and practice introspection as a pathway to personal transformation. Get access to all of Jessica’s Free ResourcesSign up to get Jessica's Friday Five Newsletter
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