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  • 13. How to Say No in Any Situation

    13. How to Say No in Any Situation
    2024/10/30
    In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, Jessica Eastman Stewart discusses the often challenging task of saying 'no' in various situations. She shares practical strategies for refusing on calls and preferring emails, declining new projects at work when already overloaded, and rejecting the idea of working for free. She also provides tips on dealing assertively with pushy people. To make the process easier, she shares a useful online tool that offers templates for saying no in almost any situation. Jessica emphasizes that learning to say no is an important skill that requires practice and often stands for asserting personal boundaries. She invites listeners to share their own experiences and struggles with this topic.
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    3 分
  • 12. Act on Your Urge to be Generous

    12. Act on Your Urge to be Generous
    2024/10/30
    In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, Jessica Eastman Stewart explores the significance and art of giving, not limited to tangible things, but including compliments, acknowledgment, praises, and small acts of kindness. She discusses why we often hesitate to express our admiration or appreciation for others and how this reluctance can curb our natural inclination towards generosity, and encourages listeners to embrace opportunities for expressing kindness and generosity in their daily lives. Jessica welcomes listeners to share their stories of acting on generosity, fostering a community of kindness and positivity.
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    3 分
  • 11. How to find if you have any unclaimed property

    11. How to find if you have any unclaimed property
    2024/10/24
    In the latest episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, Jessica Eastman Stewart delves into the intriguing concept of unclaimed money hosted by local or state governments. She enlightens listeners about the existence of these websites where individuals might find funds they were unaware of. She highlights her personal successful experience of finding money on these platforms and shares exciting stories from listeners who also benefited from this information. Jessica encourages everyone to check their state's unclaimed property sites to potentially find unexpected cash reserves and to share their joyful discoveries. Helpful links and resources on the unclaimed money concept are provided in the show notes of the podcast.
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    2 分
  • 10. Why I love having a walking pad under my desk

    10. Why I love having a walking pad under my desk
    2024/10/04
    In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, Jessica Eastman Stewart discusses the rising trend of standing desks and walking pads in the contemporary workplace and home office setting. She outlines the prevalence of standing desks and adjustable risers as a healthier alternative to prolonged sitting sessions. The episode further delves into integrating walking pads into the workspace, describing them as simplified treadmills designed to accommodate a work routine without being excessively strenuous. Jessica wraps up by encouraging listeners to incorporate physical activity into their workspace and offering resources related to work-life balance and wellness on her website.
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    3 分
  • 9. Planning your week and adjusting when things shift

    9. Planning your week and adjusting when things shift
    2024/10/04
    In the latest episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, Jessica Eastman Stewart discusses the importance and art of planning your week. She emphasizes that while the unexpected may arise, planning ahead gives us greater flexibility and helps in focusing on the most critical tasks with less stress and better productivity. Jessica shares her strategy of categorizing tasks into "Meetings, Must-Do, and Maybe-Do", offering a simple but effective system to deal with the overflow of tasks in today's digital age. Jessica assures that with some techniques, templates, and a few minutes dedicated each day, everyone can improve the way they manage their tasks and duties, and eventually live a more joyful and manageable life.
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    3 分
  • 8. Five household products you might want to replace

    8. Five household products you might want to replace
    2024/10/04
    In her recent episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, Jessica Eastman Stewart shares how switching to tablet or strip alternatives for household chores has made life easier, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly for her family. Discussing laundry detergent, hand soap, windshield washer fluid, surface spray, and dishwasher pods, Jessica reveals how these changes have simplified chores, even for her six-year-old, and led them down a more sustainable path. Notably, she mentions Blueland, a brand offering such tablet alternatives that are not just effective and easy to use, but also aid in reducing plastic waste. As she signs off, Jessica leaves her listeners with a gentle nudge towards integrating these small changes in everyday chores to teach future generations about sustainability. Amazon.com: Blueland: Laundry Detergent TabletsAmazon.com: Breezeo Laundry Detergent Strips (48 strips) - Fresh Linen Scent - More Convenient than Pods, Pacs, Liquids or Powders – Great for Home, Dorm, Travel, Camping & Hand-Washing : Health & HouseholdAmazon.com: BLUELAND Hand Soap Starter Set - 1 Refillable Glass Foaming Hand Soap Container + 4 Tablets Refills, Variety Scents, Eco-Friendly Products & Cleaning Supplies,4 x 9 Fl oz Bottles (36 Fl oz Total) : Beauty & Personal CareAmazon.com: Blueland: Multi-surfaceAmazon.com: Blueland: DishwasherAmazon.com: Sukh Car Windshield Washer Tablets - Washer Fluid Tablets Glass Cleaner Concentrate Car Windshield Wiper Fluid Car Windshield Cleaner Automotive Glass Cleaner : AutomotiveJessica's Friday Five NewsletterGet access to all of Jessica’s Free Resources
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    3 分
  • 7. A strategy for when you're anxious

    7. A strategy for when you're anxious
    2024/10/04
    In the podcast episode, Jessica Eastman Stewart discusses a strategy for managing worries and risks by asking three crucial questions: What is the worst-case scenario? What is the probable outcome? And what could be the best-case scenario? She emphasizes this approach's utility by discussing its application in various contexts, from significant life changes to everyday worries. By allowing for realistic evaluation and preparation for possible outcomes, Jessica suggests this tactic helps people face fears head-on, maintain a balanced perspective and foster a proactive stance in life's unpredictability. The episode concludes with a potent reminder that identifying fears, evaluating possibilities, and preparation are key to managing uncertainties.
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    3 分
  • 6. Celebration to create habits

    6. Celebration to create habits
    2024/09/11
    In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, Jessica Eastman Stewart explores the topic of habit formation, drawing on the work of Stanford University's BJ Fogg. Fogg's perspective posits that emotions play a primary role in shaping our habits. His key concept emphasizes the power of celebration in solidifying new habits, suggesting that the positive emotions generated during celebrations can catalyze long-lasting change. Fogg has also designed a practical method that involves celebrating when remembering to perform the habit, while doing it, and after its completion. Offering viewers an opportunity to explore this empowering idea in a deeper sense, Jessica invites listeners to appreciate the power of kindness to self and celebration of small victories in forging sustainable habits.
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    3 分