Welcome to the Saturday post. This is where I summarize podcasts that inspired me throughout the week and give a quick recap of what was covered on both blogs. Enjoy!
PodList
This week, there are four podcasts that stood out to me. Topics include setting boundaries, taking risks, and creating even if you aren’t seeing visible impact. I hope you find some that resonate with you.
Why you Should Stop Setting Goals. 11 minutes. TED Talks Daily. The title and beginning of this podcast were a little off-putting for the goal setter inside of me. However, the tide turned, and I think this is a great perspective on what goal setting is and how to not limit ourselves by the goals we set.
We Fall to the Level of Our Systems. 3 minutes. Self-Improvement Daily. This podcast pairs well with the blog post below titled Upgrading our Systems.
Surefire Technique to Get it Done: Short Scoping. 11 minutes. How to Save the World. This podcast explores the idea that our plans are too big across everything in our life. We should break it down to what you can do today. Just focus on the goal right in front of you.
How to Avoid Lifestyle Creep. 22 minutes. Life Kit. This episode digs into the topic of “enough” and how we determine the right level for the life we want to lead.
7 Smart Tips to Spend Less So You Can Live More – Part 1. 9 minutes. Part 2. 9 minutes. Optimal Finance Daily. This two-part series is a great partner to the Lifestyle Creep podcast above. This podcast covers tips that help you spend less and focus on what is important to you.
Blog Post Recap
Below is a summary of the personal development blog posts this week with links in case you want to dig in and learn more. You can sign up to get the newsletters direct to your inbox at LoriSullivan.com.
Creative vs. Corporate – This first post of the week covers a troubling perspective that creative work is something different and separate from corporate work.
National Day of Encouragement – Tuesday was a day to encourage people in our lives. Ideas were provided to get us thinking. Why not make more days full of encouragement!
Manager vs. Maker Schedules – This post provides an interesting perspective to consider in our work. When are we managing work and when are we making things. How should our schedules respect both?
The Greenhouse – Sometimes we have more ideas than we know what to do with and they aren’t ready to turn into a project. This post provides a way to store them as they “grow”.
Upgrading our Systems – Over time, our systems become part of our routine that we don’t think about. The final post of the week explores why it’s important to occasionally revisit the systems.
One Shade Greener
Below is an overview of the post on the blog this week. If you are interested in learning more about sustainability at home or work, you can sign up to receive messages in your email at One Shade Greener.
5 Carbon Footprint Drivers – This post covers the five areas of our personal life that have the most significant impact on our carbon footprint.
As we move toward fall, this is one of the best times of year to start new habits. Looking at your lifestyle and finding ways to live greener and remove toxins from your home could be a great focus. Pick up a copy of One Shade Greener at Home on Amazon to get you started on your journey.