The Peace and Productivity Podcast

Without fail clutter will accumulate in every area of our lives over the course of 90 days. Even the mom out there who is a super- declutterer…things still have a way of adding up.  Enter the second step in the Seasonal Refresh!  In this episode we will do a super simple and quick overview of the 3 areas that you can reset/ refresh and declutter this season in order to create space for your BIG 3!  We will look at:  Physical Clutter  Calendar Clutter  File/ Computer Clutter  Links Mentioned:  Time Audit: Download the Tracker NOW! Peace and Productivity Foundations Course  Peace and Productivity Planner  Seasonal Refresh Part One 

Happy April Friends!  Today is the first part in a 3 part mini series. We are going to do a deep dive into doing a Seasonal Refresh.  1. What it is, why it matters and how to do it!  2. This episode is all about clarifying your Big 3: Values, Vision and Goals for the next 90 days.  Links Mentioned: Mission Statement Episode  Core Values Freebie  Peace and Productivity Foundations Course  Connect with Sarah  Peace and Productivity Planner Facebook Group Instagram www.asimplybiglife.com I also wanted to take a moment to say THANK YOU! I recently had the honor of being in the Top 25 Simple Living Podcasts from www.feedspot.com and it is so special to me, because I absolutely LOVE doing this show for you all!  https://blog.feedspot.com/simple_living_podcasts/

Crista Grasso is a lean business consultant who helps growing businesses achieve more by doing less through a combination of strategic planning and lean business practices. Known as the "Business Optimizer", Crista has the ability to quickly cut through the noise and focus on optimizing the core things that will make the biggest impact to grow and scale a business. She specializes in helping businesses identify the most important strategically-aligned things they should focus on right now that will drive maximum value for their customersand maximum profits for their business. As the creator of both the Lean Out Method and the 90 Day Lean Out Planner, Crista has been helping businesses achieve accelerated results and increasedprofitability for more than two decades. I absolutely loved chatting with Crista. We are so similar in the way that we approach intentional living, goal setting, and all the things! While I talk mainly to momprenuers, Crista is helping business owners lean out and simplify their business in order to make the biggest impact possible!  In this episode you will learn about:  1. What is Kaizen (SO GOOD)  2. How to say NO even when that thing is something that you enjoy  3. Crista's 90 day goal process  Connect with Crista  http://leanoutmethod.com crista@criscara.com @cristagrasso Connect with Sarah  Peace and Productivity Planner Facebook Group Instagram www.asimplybiglife.com

Cait Flanders is the author of Wall Street Journal bestseller, THE YEAR OF LESS. Described by Vogue as “a fascinating look into a living experiment that we can all learn from,” it has been translated into 10 languages, and sold more than 190,000 copies. Her new book, ADVENTURES IN OPTING OUT, is a field guide to opting out of expectations, changing paths, and leading a more intentional life. Powell’s Books says it, “offers a sturdy and flexible framework to navigate whatever path you are currently on.” Cait’s story has been shared in The New York Times, The Guardian, The Globe and Mail, Oprah.com, Treehugger, Forbes, and more. She always has an adventure in the calendar, and believes in leaving every place better than she found it. She is from Victoria, BC, Canada. In this conversation, Cait and I chat about her latest book, Adventures In Opting Out and I truly enjoyed chatting with her. Cait is beyond down to earth and probably one of the most authentic people I have come across. She is the real deal.  In this episode you will learn about:  1.  What it means to opt out 2. How your Core Values play into designing the life you truly want  3. How you can adopt the mindset that it takes to consistently opt out of things that are not for you   Connect With Cait https://caitflanders.com/about/   Adventures in Opting Out   Connect with Sarah  Peace and Productivity Planner Facebook Group Instagram www.asimplybiglife.com  

Naketa Ren Thigpen, LCSW broke barriers and glass ceilings nearly ten years ago when she architected her professional skill set as a Psychotherapist, Trauma Specialist, Sexology and Relationship expert with strategically infused tenets of breakthrough success coaching to raise the bar and create ripples inside the personal development industry. Now regarded as the #1 Balance & Relationship Advisor in the World, Naketa has become the go-to for fast-scaling married women entrepreneurs and power couples seeking to balance love and success without dimming or apologizing for their spirited ambition. As creator of the breakthrough paradigm the Joy Map Method, International Best Selling Author ofthe book Selfish, Transformative Empowerment Speaker and CEO of ThigPro Balance andRelationship Management Institute, Naketa and her team set out every day to inspire, equip and empower her client-partners to amplify intimacy 360° across all key relationships so they can createjoy and achieve WHOLE SUCCESS! Committed just as much to breaking barriers as she is to fully living the life she teaches others, Naketa’s creating safe spaces for crucial conversations as a leading Podcast Host, Wife, Mother, Minister & g-bunny (grandmother). Ladies, Naketa is SO MUCH FUN! Seriously, I don't think I have laughed so many times in an interview.    Amongst all the amazing laughs and lightheartedness, she serves up a crazy amount of valuable insight and tangible tips when it comes to balancing all the roles we play in life.    In this episode you will learn about:    1. Her formula for balance 2. How we can truly ENJOY the journey  3. The Joy Map Method    She truly is one of a kind and I a honored to share this conversation with you today.    Connect with Naketa: www.thigpro.com media@thigpro.com Facebook: asknaketa Instagram: @asknaketa  Connect with Sarah  Peace and Productivity Planner Facebook Group Instagram www.asimplybiglife.com  

The way I see evening routines is that it lays the foundation to set you up for a successful morning and an awesome day.  Personally, I love waking up early and on the flip side, I LOVE going to bed early. We're talking grandma status early...and proud of it!  In this short and sweet bonus episode I walk you through the routine as well as my process that you can apply to creating any routine you wish!  Check it out and let me know what you think.  PS. This is exactly the kind of thing that we are going to be deep diving into in my new course: Peace and Productivity. You can hop on the email list NOW to be sure that you don't miss your chance to join in the fun when the cart opens!  CLICK HERE to get on the list.  Connect with Sarah  Peace and Productivity Planner Facebook Group Instagram www.asimplybiglife.com

Moyra Gorski is a podcaster, wellness expert and business mentor. As a retired RN and wellness advocate, She supports women in mind, body and spirit help them find their voice and know  that their circumstances do not dictate who they are or can be.  During 21 years time, she built a wellness business that generates over $1.5 million per year, and among the products she represents, many are used by Olympic athletes, on Jacque  Cousteau missions, the White House.       Moyra continues sharing a message of hope and health today through her podcast “Juggling The Chaos of Recovery.” Both mother and daughter have fought an eating disorders and while  daughter is still on her recovery journey, mom is standing on the other side with victory. Her message is that you can overcome any challenges life throws your way with a smile, and a little  juggling!”When she’s not speaking, podcasting, writing, or coaching, she loves practicing yoga, volunteering at local animal shelters, baking and cooking ballroom dancing. She resides in the  Chicagoland area with her husband , 2 dogs and 2 of her 4 children.    Links Mentioned in the episode:    Dream Big  Your Enneagram Coach Podcast   The Enneagram Journey    Connect with Moyra   http://www.gorskiwellness.com/   Moyra@gorskiwellness.com   https://gorskiwellness.com/podcast/   Connect with Sarah  Peace and Productivity Planner Facebook Group Instagram www.asimplybiglife.com

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a Board-Certified internal medicine physician, speaker, and author. She is an international wellness expert featured in numerous media outlets including Prevention, MSNBC, Women’s Day, FOX, Fast Company, Psychology Today, INC, and as a guest on Dr. Oz show. She is the author of numerous books including her new book Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity, including ground-breaking insight on the seven types of rest needed to optimize your productivity, increase your overall happiness, overcome burnout, and live your best life. Over 100,000 people have discovered their personal rest deficits using her free assessment at RestQuiz.com. Learn more about Dr. Saundra at IChooseMyBestLife.com and DrDaltonSmith.com.    Connect with Dr. Saundra Twitter Handle: @DrDaltonSmith Facebook Page: Dr. Saundra Dalton – Smith Instagram: @DrDaltonSmith Pinterest: @DrDaltonSmith Learn more about Dr. Saundra at IChooseMyBestLife.com and DrDaltonSmith.com.  Take the Quiz: http://www.restquiz.com/  Sacred Rest: https://ichoosemybestlife.com/sacred-rest/  Connect with Sarah  Peace and Productivity Planner Facebook Group Instagram www.asimplybiglife.com  

I can't believe I have not yet officially shared my morning routine with you all!  I feel like I am always talking about it in general, but this episode breaks down exactly what I do and more importantly WHY!  I also share my bigger perspective on routines in general and how you can intentionally design a routine that works for you in your life.  Let me know what you think! Can't wait to connect with you! :)  Connect with Sarah  Peace and Productivity Planner Facebook Group Instagram www.asimplybiglife.com

JOIN DENIKA'S MEMBERSHIP USING CODE: SIMPLY SIGN UP HERE-> http://www.standunshaken.com/membership  Denika Spadafora is a yoga teacher, life coach, retreat leader and the founder of Stand Unshaken- an online platform that helps women become healthier in all areas of life, so that they can have the energy and confidence needed to pursue the life they were created for. Since starting her business, Denika has had the opportunity to work with women all over the world to help them discover how to create healthy habits and get clear on what God created them for. She believes that everyone was created for a purpose and nothing fires her up more than watching women boldly pursue God’s plan for their life! Through the exclusive Stand Unshaken membership, Denika and her team create courses, teach live classes and share content that inspires women to follow their dreams and feel their best while doing it! You guys! I have been enjoying the membership SO much! Honestly having Denika's community around all the things that I love so much including yoga, my faith, my health and entrepreneurship has been very encouraging in this season of my life. She truly has created something spectacular and is currently offering you all and incredible deal!  I can't wait for you to listen in on our conversation AND to join us in the community.  Connect with Denika  Instagram Stand Unshaken Membership   Connect with Sarah  Peace and Productivity Planner Facebook Group Instagram www.asimplybiglife.com