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The Bare Minimum

Oct 10, 2022

Struggling through tough days? Discover the concept of 'bare minimum' to help you cope when you're not at your best. Stephanie shares her experiences, including managing a cold and prioritizing simple tasks. Learn about the 'peace pyramid' and how time, health, and finances are its foundation. Find tips on setting boundaries, small organization wins, and avoiding impulse spending when feeling low. Plus, explore habit stacking and planning for emotional cycles to build sustainable living habits.

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ADVICE

Define Your Bare Minimum

Decide your absolute bare minimum actions for days you feel unwell or exhausted.
Write them down so you can follow them without overthinking when you hit a slump.

INSIGHT

Pause Is Not Backsliding

Pausing doesn't mean regression or failure; it's listening to your body and circumstances.
Treat ebbs and flows as natural parts of being human, not moral failings.

ADVICE

Use The Peace Pyramid

Use the peace pyramid to prioritize basics: time management, health, and finances.
Focus your bare minimum on those foundation areas so other layers stay stable.

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Slow Living Podcast with Host Stephanie O'Dea

Episode 53 - The Bare Minimum

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So — what’s your plan when you have a horrible day?

what do you do when you don’t want to do anything?

Remember — life isn’t a game of Chutes and Ladders —

you won’t slide backwards if you aren’t feeling well or need to take a day off from moving forwards on your goals and dreams.

BUT.

In order for YOU to feel good about YOU —

you do need to decide what your basic bare minimum is.

and that’s what this week’s episode is all about.

I hope you enjoy this episode — and AS ALWAYS — if you have any questions or comments, shoot me an email or tag me @stephanieodea

on Instagram or Facebook or record a voicemail question.

Overview

I love helping listeners embark upon their own journey to Slow Down, and live the life they’ve always dreamt about: one filled with peace, purpose, and abundance.

I understand how you’re feeling when you are rushing around trying to do “all the things,” always playing catch up and finding time to get things done.

I know because I’m a mom too.

It’s okay to stop and breathe. My philosophy isn’t about cramming more and more into an already over-packed schedule, instead I offer realistic tips and plans to get things done quickly and efficiently so you can do things you want to do.

Show Links

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Speaking Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/speaking/

Coaching Opportunities - https://stephanieodea.com/coaching/

Courses - https://stephanieodea.com/courses/

Contact - stephanieodea.com/contact/

Stephanie's Story

I know what it feels like to want to live a calm, peaceful, and harmonious life but you feel like you can’t because there is simply too much to do. I believe that if we are lucky, life is long. You are not behind, and you don’t need to rush around, trying to catch up. My philosophy isn’t about cramming more and more into an already over-packed schedule.

Instead, I want to you to stop. Breathe. It’s all going to be okay.

I want you to live out the life you’ve always dreamt about — the one that gets you excited to get up in the morning and puts a goofy grin on your face.

Because the laundry, chores, soccer practice, meal planning, and litter box scooping? That’s not WHO you are; that’s not your identity. Those are the things you HAVE TO do.

So let’s make a realistic plan to get them over & done with, quickly & efficiently so you can finally be the person you’ve always wanted to be, and do the things you actually WANT TO do.

I am here to support you.

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