Office Ladies Announcement & Lazy Genius’ It’s a New Year… Let’s Name What’s Working
Feb 26, 2025
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This week features Kendra Adachi, host of the Lazy Genius podcast and expert on practical living. She discusses the importance of starting the year with a focus on what’s working in your life, rather than just problem-solving. Kendra shares her three rules and categories for reflecting on routines. Jenna and Angela also reveal their exciting new movie project, shedding light on their characters and goals for the year, while celebrating small victories and actionable insights to enhance productivity.
Jenna and Angela excitedly announce their involvement in an upcoming movie that combines humor with real experiences of Green Day.
Kendra Adachi emphasizes the importance of recognizing what works well in our lives as a positive approach for setting new year intentions.
Deep dives
Introducing Gab Phones for Kids
Gab offers a solution for parents considering getting their children a phone while ensuring their safety. The phones and watches are designed specifically for kids, lacking social media apps and internet browsing, but equipped with GPS tracking. They provide essential tech features that appeal to children, such as a music app, and for older kids, the Gab phone 4 Pro includes vetted third-party apps selectable by parents. Gab Messenger allows unlimited talk and text, prioritizing children's safety with the first messaging and video calling app designed specifically for them.
Built: Earning Rewards on Rent Payments
Built allows renters to pay their monthly rent while earning valuable points that can be redeemed for flights, hotel stays, and even towards future rent payments. This membership has no associated cost and rewards users for their rent and everyday spending, connecting them to over 500 airlines and 700,000 hotels worldwide. Built offers unique experiences that are accessible only to its members, enhancing the value of the rental payment experience. By utilizing this service, renters can transform a regular obligation into opportunities for rewards and savings.
New Movie Announcement and Personal Details
The hosts share exciting news about a new movie, 'New Year's Rev,' directed by Jenna's husband and featuring both hosts in acting roles. The film, inspired by a story created with Billy Joe Armstrong of Green Day, revolves around three high school kids who believe they are set to open for Green Day on New Year's Eve, leading them on a humorous road trip. It includes elements drawn from real experiences of Green Day while on tour, featuring a cast that includes well-known actors. Both Jenna and Angela express their enthusiasm for their unique characters and their roles in the film.
Reflecting on What's Working for the New Year
The conversation shifts to setting intentions for the new year, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and appreciating what is currently working in one’s life. Kendra Adachi presents three rules and questions to help individuals identify these aspects, promoting a positive mindset focused on small successes rather than overwhelming challenges. This approach encourages a thoughtful evaluation of routines and systems, aiming to enhance overall satisfaction in various life areas. By examining their lives through this lens, individuals can cultivate gratitude and motivation to continue improving their situations.
This week on Office Ladies 6.0, Jenna and Angela share some exciting news about an upcoming movie they’re both in! Afterwards, the ladies share one of their favorite new episodes from the “Lazy Genius” podcast titled “It’s a New Year… Let’s Name What’s Working”. Lazy Genius Host Kendra Adachi says, “the beginning of the year or the beginning of anything often has us rethinking our routines and rhythms and systems and choices to see if there’s anything we want to change. Before you start to put on your problem-solving glasses, utilizing that new year energy to make everything fresh and ready to begin, let’s name what’s working. I have three rules, three questions, and three categories to help you think this through.”
Helpful Companion Links
Order Kendra's new book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy.