Maximizing Life Beyond the To-Do List with Jill Staats

In today's episode, I chat with Jill Staats, founder and CEO of Fledgling Media. Jill's journey from Silicon Valley's HR manager to an entrepreneur focusing on life skill education is both inspiring and enlightening. She shares valuable insights on creating more space in our lives, tackling emotional labor, and the significance of forward planning. This episode is a must-listen, especially if you're looking to balance work, parenting, and personal aspirations effectively.

Key Topics:

1. Holiday Planning and Reducing Stress: Strategies for early planning and batching tasks to make holidays more manageable.

2. Emotional Labor in Women's Lives: Exploring the concept of emotional labor and how it disproportionately affects women, especially in parenting and household management.

3. Creating Spaciousness in Daily Life: Tips on achieving more 'me time' and how to use this space for greater personal fulfillment.

4. The Power of Forward Planning: The importance of planning ahead to prevent last-minute rushes and to create more meaningful experiences.

5. Party Planning Simplified: Easy-to-follow strategies for organizing parties that ensure enjoyment without the stress.

Questions to Consider:

1. How often do you find yourself overwhelmed with tasks that could be planned ahead or delegated? 

2. In what ways does emotional labor affect your daily life, and how can you address it more effectively?

3. Are there aspects of your life where creating more space could lead to greater satisfaction and fulfillment?

It's clear that managing our to-do lists and embracing forward planning can lead to a more fulfilling and less stressful life. Remember, it's not just about completing tasks; it's about creating memorable experiences and enjoying the journey. 

Resources:

Connect with Jill on LinkedIn

Jill Staats Website

About the Guest:

Jill Staats is the founder and CEO of Fledgling Media, a family of brands dedicated to bringing life skills education to people at every age and stage. Currently, she supports ambitious women who are passionate about both work and parenting by providing virtual personal assistant hiring, training, and management.

As a former Human Resources Manager in Silicon Valley, Jill supported employees during their biggest life changes. Witnessing those changes inspired her to develop a business that provides not only emotional and mental support, but physical resources to make times of transition seamless, fulfilling, and stress-free.

Today, she’s committed to infusing her passion for education for people of all walks of life with real life administration skills that help individuals prioritize their bucket list and leave a lasting legacy.

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