The Home Sweet Work Life Podcast • Productivity • Purpose • Growth Jessica Entingh

Exhaustion and motherhood might go together like peanut butter & jelly, but sometimes there’s more to the story. In early April 2020, I learned that what I was experiencing wasn’t just “pandemic stress & overwhelm.” I had Epstein-Barr Virus...aka mono. Thanks to my slobbery (and cute) 1-year old.
Six months later, I’m still fighting it (womp, womp). So self-care planning to the rescue. With my trusty PowerSheets® in hand, there are 3 ways I’m aiming to slow down to kick this virus for good and eventually reclaim my energy for my 4Q and 2021 goals.
In this episode, I’m sharing how I made my way through the realization that what I was dealing with was more than just pandemic stress and motherhood in 2020, what a self-care plan is NOT, why self-care really does have to come before successful productivity, and my 3 favorite ways to hit “pause.”
If you’re wondering if your exhaustion might be more than meets the eye, or if you’re just looking for a self-care reset that feels super achievable and refreshing, then tune into this episode and take action with one simple idea!
HIGHLIGHTS
How I knew my exhaustion wasn’t what it seemed [3:14]My definition of a self-care plan (including what it’s NOT) [5:39]The self-care mindset you might have, and why you need to shift it [7:20]My top 3 ideas to consider in your self-care plan [9:18]The best way to bring calm to your mind [11:46]A traditional, but highly impactful way to rock your self-care plan [12:40]

LINKS & MENTIONS
PowerSheets®, by Cultivate What Matters {Shop Link - affiliate}Camp Clarity: Your Productivity Jump Start Plan to Save You At Least 2 Hours Per Week {free 5-day audio & workbook training}Myquillin Smith Books {on Amazon - affiliate}Hannah McKay at Soul Mind Body Selfcare

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Setting goals every year is always the most welcome reset. Whenever October rolls around, it’s exciting to lean into the holiday season while beginning to envision how you want next year to look and feel. You may even already have a sense of a perfect “word of the year” for 2021 … alignment, peace, clarity, calm, to name a few ;)
After a year like this one, 2021 goal setting is going to be the MOST welcome reset of all. Even if you’re still not sure 2021 will look all that much different, goal setting is an important way to stay focused on your life’s vision and purpose. 
But what if the old methods and process for setting goals feels a bit stale? Or has completely lost effectiveness? Maybe your goal setting plan feels like it creates MORE, and maybe unnecessary, work. 
If you’re ready for a goal setting process that’ll change your life as it did mine 3 years ago and to set your sites on a plan structured perfectly for you, then you’ll want to tune into this episode to hear all about my goal setting process alongside my most trusty sidekick, PowerSheets®!
HIGHLIGHTS
My top priority for October [1:40]How & why I changed my goal setting process after my daughter was born [2:54]The most effective, unique process to kickoff goal setting with intention [4:00]Goal setting is more fun with friends & cheerleaders [6:44]My annual goal setting plan all the way down to daily [8:11]5 reasons I use PowerSheets® exclusively now [9:55]LINKS & MENTIONS
PowerSheets®, by Cultivate What Matters {Shop Link - affiliate}Emily Ley’s Simplified planner {Get $10 off with my referral link}2021 PowerSheets® Launch Day is Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 10AM Eastern. To purchase your choice of cover design (Clear Skies for me!), be sure to set an alarm!
Want a reminder? Subscribe to my email list and I’ll send you my free Goal Refresh Guide PDF download to get your goal setting juices flowing.


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If you’ve been around the “productivity block” then you know morning routine’s are all the rage. But you also know that sleep often sounds a bit better most days. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be either / or. You can enjoy a fulfilling morning routine, as long as you’re clear with exactly what you need on a given day to feel rested and energized.
So in this episode, I’m talking about morning routines and little steps you can take to navigate into your own, even if you aren’t a morning person AT ALL and dread the idea of waking up before the sun! I’m also covering a few roadblocks, how to stay flexible and shift as needed, and the triggers I follow to get “in the zone” upon waking up.
This episode will encourage you to try a morning routine of your own, or maybe refresh the one you’ve got!


HIGHLIGHTS
What I did right after my missed miscarriage in March 2019 [3:17]The one thing that works every time when trying to wake up earlier [5:02]What you should NOT do within your morning routine [6:32]A simple & straightforward framework for beginner early risers [7:27]It’s taken me 35 years to … [10:53]My 5-Minute “Get in the Zone” checklist [13:25]Why it’s OK to skip the morning routine at times [15:00]

HONORABLE MENTIONS
The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM) by Hal Elrod {affiliate link}Camp Clarity: Your Productivity Jump Start Plan To Save You At Least 2 Hours Per Week ← My free 5-day audio & workbook training!She Reads Truth CSV BibleThe Bible in 52 Weeks: A Yearlong Bible Study for Women {affiliate link}

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On Aug 25th last year, I wrote in my weekly photo project caption “I’ve started to sense the shift towards fall, even though it’s still August.” Like clockwork, I wrote almost the exact same sentiments for today’s show. The shift is happening again and with it rise my 8 top goals that I seem to always pursue in the fall.

So in this episode, I’m sharing these 8 fall rhythms that lead to contentment through winter. If you love fall, are ready for a reset, and are ready to set your sights towards a relaxing and calm winter (as much as we can control), then this episode is for you.

This episode will bring you fresh inspiration for this fall season. Fall 2020 is NOT cancelled, so let’s give it a little reboot with these 8 fall rhythms.

HIGHLIGHTS
The #1 thing that screams “fall” (no, not a PSL) [3:21]What I’m really embarrassed about right now … [5:52]Why I plan 3-4 months ahead for the Christmas season, even if that seems excessive [7:39]What I definitely WON’T do during the month of December [8:25]The big switch I’m likely making for my 2021 Planner [9:14]Can you explain this phenomenon? Because I can’t. [12:03]I won’t decorate for Christmas before I do this … [13:52]
HONORABLE MENTIONS
PowerSheets®, by Cultivate What Matters {Shop Link - affiliate | Annual Launch Wait List}Emily Ley’s Simplified® planner {Get $10 off with my referral link}Try a Seasonal Meal PlanNo Spend Challenge Starter KitClear the Clutter GuideTime Block TemplatesPutting Me Together {the course I’m in is called Simply Put Together!}

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Does it feel like your goals and aspirations for 2020 are just *poof* gone?!
If you’re anything like me, you’re resisting that thought and making every effort to flip the script.
Or maybe you WANT to flip the script, but don’t know how. 
In this episode, I’m addressing the reality of our current season of uncertainty, but providing a few strategies to restart the momentum towards your goals, whatever they may be.
If you’re not ready to give up on 2020 yet … then this episode is for you!
Highlights:
The one thing from high school psychology that I actually still use [2:34]Exactly where the majority of us are stuck in this time of uncertainty [4:15]Where I typically find most mamas before they nail their productivity game [5:29]Why does it feel like everything’s in a blender? [6:52]Here’s why I think 2020 can still be your biggest opportunity [8:13]Why starting a business wasn’t because I felt ready & perfectly content to grow [9:35]Exactly what to do when you don’t know where to start [10:30]
Links & Loves:
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Wikipedia
Amy Porterfield’s Digital Course Academy: Take the QUIZ to find out if a digital course is right for you {affiliate link}.
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I believe mamas can have it ALL. Yep, I said it.

I also believe we have the intuition and power to shift the course of our life for the better.

But there are caveats. I don't mean ALL THE THINGS when I say "all."

In this episode, I'm introducing you to The Home Sweet Work Life Podcast, telling you a lil' bit about myself & the history of my business, and welcoming you to the framework that'll change your life!
My 5 Pillars of Productivity guides us forward into taking back our time. Creating margin. Living a simplified and completely abundant life.
Every single episode on the Home Sweet Work Life Podcast will always come back around to one or more of these 5 Pillars of Productivity.
Grab the companion workbook and join Camp Clarity: Your Productivity Jump Start Plan to Save You at least 2 Hours per Week here.
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