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10. Why I love having a walking pad under my desk04 Oct 202400:02:51
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.
9. Planning your week and adjusting when things shift04 Oct 202400:02:48
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.
8. Five household products you might want to replace04 Oct 202400:02:47
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.
7. A strategy for when you're anxious04 Oct 202400:02:51
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.
6. Celebration to create habits11 Sep 202400:02:57
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.
5. Gamify your email to get through it more quickly11 Sep 202400:02:20
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, host Jessica Eastman Stewart discusses a critical strategy to manage a key source of daily stress: email. Focusing on the concept of batching work, Jessica argues that handling emails in organized batches instead of throughout the day aids in efficiency and time management. She also introduces the unique approach of gamifying email management by setting up personal challenges, like racing against time to clear emails, making the mundane task more engaging and enjoyable. She extends an invitation to listeners to experiment with these techniques while also sharing details about her Gmail management course, providing resources to simplify email handling.
3. Get that bulky trash picked up11 Sep 202400:02:20
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, Jessica Eastman Stewart shares a practical tip for reducing clutter in our homes - making use of local bulky pickup services. Jessica explains that most towns and cities offer this service where large items, that can't fit into a regular garbage bin, can be collected and disposed once a year. Moreover, Jessica shares a two-step guide on the use of this service, which involves verifying its existence in your local community and setting annual reminders to use it. Emphasizing a community spirit, Jessica encourages listeners to notify their neighbors whenever they schedule bulky pickups. The episode highlights that it's the utilization of such small but helpful services that contribute to making our lives efficient and joyful.
4. Use more checklists in your life11 Sep 202400:02:59
In the episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast by Jessica Eastman Stewart, the primary topic of discussion revolves around the value of checklists as a tool for managing stress and enhancing productivity, both in personal and professional life. Jessica extrapolates how checklists, a tool often associated with high-stakes fields like aviation and healthcare, can equally be beneficial in daily life, offering an escape from the taxing process of remembering routine activities and conserving mental energy for more significant tasks. She offers practical suggestions for creating checklists for common work tasks, morning habits, and even travel preparations. Jessica also shares her personal experiences with checklist utilization, as well as inviting listeners to share their experiences, underscoring the tool's potential effectiveness in ensuring mental well-being while optimizing efficiency.
2. Avoid getting lost11 Sep 202400:03:01
In this episode of "The Joyfully Managed Life," host Jessica Eastman Stewart discusses the usefulness of offline maps on Google Maps and Apple Maps. She emphasizes the benefits of downloading these maps while connected to Wi-Fi to ensure uninterrupted navigation regardless of cell signal strength. Jessica also gives a detailed, easy-to-understand breakdown of how to download maps for offline use on both platforms. The viewpoint of the episode is not only to support users on large-scale adventures but also to assist in everyday commuting, making navigation effortless, so listeners are prepared and self-reliant, even in areas with sketchy or no cell service. She ends by reminding of her weekly newsletter, "The Friday Five," which offers practical advice on leading a joyful and stress-free life.
1. Stop deciding things over and over again11 Sep 202400:03:18
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, host Jessica Eastman Stewart introduces her audiences to a concept that can significantly reduce daily stress: deciding once and sticking to it. She encourages listeners to make a single decision about certain aspects of their daily lives to prevent decision fatigue, giving examples from her life and those of her friends. These range from scheduling regular activities like running the dishwasher and meeting at coffee shops, to event-specific decisions like what to do on a rainy vacation day and what to contribute to a potluck. Jessica leaves with a reminder for listeners to choose joy and a plug for her popular Friday Five newsletter, which offers practical tips for a more joyful and easy life.
13. How to Say No in Any Situation30 Oct 202400:02:39
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.
12. Act on Your Urge to be Generous30 Oct 202400:02:40
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.
11. How to find if you have any unclaimed property24 Oct 202400:02:15
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.
15. The Best Way to Support Grieving Friends17 Dec 202400:02:36
This episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast provides insights into how well-meaning phrases might not be as helpful during a loved one's challenging times as we think. Jessica discusses the phrase "let me know if there's anything I can do" and explains that while it comes from a place of genuine concern, it puts the onus on the person struggling to reach out and ask for help. Instead, she proposes offering tangible and specific assistance, wherein the supporter takes meaningful and concrete action, lightening the burden of the person facing the hardship. The emphasis is on giving rather than asking, more doing than saying, with a simple shift in perspective that can significantly improve the support we provide during tough times.
14. Never Forget to Order These Things Again!13 Dec 202400:03:07
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, Jessica Eastman Stewart discusses how to reduce the risk of running out of necessities by setting up automatic deliveries for easily-forgettable household essentials. Everything from mascara to small scented trash bags, compost bags and kid's protein shakes can be set up for delivery. This method saves time and energy and ensures a constant supply of necessary items. By subscribing to these items through Amazon's Subscribe & Save feature, listeners can save up to 15%, making this approach a more manageable and economical way to keep the home well-stocked. Jessica encourages finding joy in the small, easily managed aspects of life and invites listeners to share their own home management tips. Disclaimer: Some of the below links create charitable donations when you click them. There are affiliate links in this email, meaning I may receive a commission (that I then donate fully to charity) if you purchase something through a link (at no extra cost). I only recommend products I have personally used and love! The way Amazon commissions work is that if you click on my link and buy literally anything (except gift cards), I get a small commission on that item. It does not have to be the item I linked. I cannot see your cart nor do I get an email saying, “Jazmyn bought dog food”. It does not cost you extra. If you are going to shop on Amazon and want me to get commission (so that we can donate it), you can ​always go to this page and use any of the links​.
16. The Best Way to Bring Fun Back into Your Relationship!26 Dec 202400:03:08
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, Jessica Eastman Stewart shares a unique take on spicing up our social calendars with a range of different date night ideas she discovered at a conference from Camille, who runs a website dedicated to this concept. These ideas are adaptable for any social setup - a romantic evening, a group of friends, or even a family outing. Jessica encourages her listeners to break from routine, create unforgettable memories, and enrich their relationships by exploring these ideas.
43. Simple Skin Care I Use Daily25 Jun 202500:02:41
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, Jessica Eastman Stewart shares her personal skincare journey and how she came across her go-to skincare system, Proven. Striving for balance in her skincare routine, Jessica opted for this personalized and simplified 3-step regimen, designed based on skin analysis. The product won not only her approval but also transformed the skincare habits of her initially skeptical husband. As a gift to her listeners, Jessica provides a discount code (JESSICASTEWART) for the Proven skincare system, encouraging others to share their experiences. This episode is a reminder that simplifying skincare does not mean compromising its quality, and even the smallest discovery can lead to significant improvement.
42. Create Your Ultimate Reading Retreat24 Jun 202500:02:42
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, host Jessica Eastman Stewart discusses the idea of creating a personal reading retreat. Jessica encourages listeners to imagine their perfect reading spot, complete with snacks, drinks, and a well-stocked bookshelf or e-reader. She references a detailed article–linked in the podcast's show notes–which offers practical advice for planning such a retreat, including meal preparation and reading list compilation. Drawing upon a positive personal experience, Jessica encourages listeners to share their ideal reading retreat visions and suggests reaching out to friends to co-create their reading vacation.
33. The Single-Use Item You Didn't Know You Needed15 Jun 202500:02:34
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, Jessica Eastman Stewart shares a useful household tip for managing stubborn, clogged super glue tubes. She introduces the concept of single-use mini super glue tubes, a solution she discovered through her friends and family. These mini tubes are designed for one-time use and are the perfect quantity for small repair jobs, eliminating the frustration of unclogging hardened super glue from larger tubes. She recommends these small tubes as an effective way to deal with minor fixes at home while also contributing to a more joyfully managed life. This tip, like all others shared by Jessica, is aimed at enhancing her listener's daily routines with the little things that can make a significant difference.
32. This Household Item Should Not be Thrown in the Trash - How to Recycle It14 Jun 202500:02:33
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, Jessica Eastman Stewart recounts her personal journey of transitioning from Oakland, CA to a new city, focusing on the challenges she encountered regarding battery recycling. Jessica highlights the complexity of disposal methods for single-use batteries in different cities and shares her solution - a dedicated home recycling box. Throughout the episode, Jessica emphasizes the importance of sustainability and personal responsibility in waste management in light of the close relationship between our lifestyle choices and their environmental implications. She ends the podcast urging her audience to adopt sustainable practices and invites them to share their unique solutions to similar issues.
31. Set Alarms to Stay Present07 Apr 202500:02:56
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, Jessica Eastman Stewart discusses a simple, yet effective strategy of setting an alarm 5-10 minutes prior to when a conversation needs to end. This approach assists with staying present during meetings or social gatherings, without the concern of losing track of time. She describes how being constantly aware of the time can be a hindrance to quality conversations or interactions, and suggests using technology as a tool to help manage this, allowing for a more engaged, undistracted and meaningful experience. Jessica highlights that this strategy relieves the stress of time-watching and promotes a more joyfully managed life. She encourages her audience to share their thoughts and experiences on this method or any other unique ways they handle time management.
30. Three Steps to Stop Junk Mail31 Mar 202500:02:55
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, host Jessica Eastman Stewart addresses a common nuisance: junk mail. Jessica not only presents the issue as an annoyance but also as an unnecessary waste of resources. Sharing useful tips from a resource called Better Report, she outlines how listeners can opt out of unwanted credit card offers, catalogs, and direct marketing using services like OptOutPrescreen.com, Catalog Choice, Paper Karma, and the Direct Marketing Association. Jessica also offers guidance on combatting pesky robocalls, directing listeners to the Federal Trade Commission's consumer guide. The central theme of the episode is limiting disruptions and clutter in our lives, ultimately leading to a life that is managed more joyfully.
29. Building a Second Brain24 Mar 202500:02:16
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, Jessica Eastman Stewart shares her insights on the book "Building a Second Brain" by Tiago Forte, which she found to be instrumental in changing her perspective on digital information organization. Recounting her enriching experience with the book, Jessica encourages her audience to explore and share their thoughts about the publication. In addition to this, Jessica also recommends Tiago's YouTube channel, known for its appealing, insightful content centered on personal growth and time management.
27. Designate a "leave the house" basket23 Mar 202500:02:40
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, Jessica Eastman Stewart introduces the concept of a 'leave the house' basket. It's a designated spot where one keeps essential items they need to take with them every day, as well as important items that they need to remember to carry on particular days. This space can be a small box, a drawer, a table, or even just a section of the countertop. The goal is to have a specific place to gather items to prevent forgetting anything before leaving the house. Jessica emphasizes that this method is not about perfection but about convenience, and making exiting the house a little less stressful and more organized. Jessica invites listeners to share how they have adapted this system to suit their needs.
28. One of the most inspiring stories I've ever heard: TeenSHARP17 Mar 202500:03:10
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, host Jessica Eastman Stewart shares the story of the inspiring education-based organization TeenSHARP. Starting as a grassroots effort in 2009, TeenSHARP has received funds from Barclays and impacted hundreds of students from 29 U.S. states by helping them secure admission to top colleges with substantial financial aid. Jessica highlights the recent achievements of TeenSHARP students who received full-ride QuestBridge scholarships and describes the success of alumni in their professional endeavours. She holds TeenSHARP's commitment to diversity in high regard as it helps talented students gain admissions into prestigious colleges, countering modifications in affirmative action regulations. The podcast ends with a call to follow TeenSHARP's social media and support their work.
26. Get your colors done03 Mar 202500:02:22
In this episode of Joyfully Managed Life podcast, host Jessica Eastman Stewart takes listeners through her journey of self-discovery with a color analysis service, Created Colorful. She details the process of the service assessing photos of her in different colors and providing her with a personalized color palette, something she considers one of her best investments. Jessica, identified as a Soft Summer, speaks on how adopting colors that best suit her has impacted her overall appearance and confidence. She extends an offer to listeners who may want to take the same color journey, providing a discount code, and expressing an interest to hear their experiences.
25. My #1 Tool for International Travel - Flykitt24 Feb 202500:03:07
On this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, host Jessica Eastman Stewart introduces listeners to Flykitt, a comprehensive kit designed to combat jet lag and ease the transition of time changes during travel. Jessica shares her positive experience with Flykitt on a recent trip from San Francisco to London, highlighting the kit's integrated app that serves as a virtual assistant by suggesting when to eat, sleep, avoid or seek out light, and take supplements. The latter part of the episode focuses on efficient travel planning and packing, a process which Jessica assists listeners with by introducing her Travel Toolkit. This toolkit is packed with packing lists, checklists and tips gathered from her extensive travel experiences. Jessica signs off the episode by encouraging listeners to check out Flykitt and her Travel Toolkit as valuable resources in making traveling a more enjoyable experience.
24. Make It Easy to See Friends17 Feb 202500:03:25
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, Jessica Eastman Stewart emphasizes the importance of nurturing community and relationships, even amidst the busyness of adult life. She shares an innovative method she's used to maintain connections - creating open, recurring gatherings with friends. She gives examples from her personal life and encourages listeners to adopt similar routines. She also introduces her subscriber, Meredith, who holds a weekly gathering on Wednesday nights for Long Island Teas. The turnout fluctuates, but the core community remains, demonstrating the joy of shared weekly rituals. Jessica ends the podcast by urging her listeners to instate such traditions in their own lives and shares her eagerness to hear their ideas.
41. Get Rid of Pop-Up Distractions23 Jun 202500:03:04
On this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life Podcast, host Jessica Eastman Stewart discusses the importance of limiting unnecessary distractions and advocates for turning off your push notifications. She talks about how even a minor distraction can sometimes lead us down a rabbit hole of countless unproductive activities that can take 23 minutes or longer to recover from and get back to our task. Jessica offers instructions on how to turn off the unnecessary pop-up notifications so you can focus on the important tasks.
23. Unique Ways to Catch Up with Friends10 Feb 202500:02:53
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, host Jessica Eastman Stewart challenges listeners to try unconventional ways to spend time with friends. Instead of the usual casual meetups over coffee or drinks, she suggests activities such as running errands together, gardening, or starting an article-discussion club. She encourages listeners to pick one idea and execute it in the upcoming week, with a friend. Trying something new with someone familiar creates memorable experiences and strengthens interpersonal bonds. The ultimate goal is to diversify friendships, make them more meaningful, and find joy in everyday experiences. For more fun and unique activity ideas, Jessica refers listeners to an article she shares in the show notes.
22. Friends Matter (Probably Even More Than You Think)03 Feb 202500:02:51
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, host Jessica Eastman Stewart discusses the underestimated importance of friendships in one's life, not only for social well-being but also for health and longevity. She highlights the devastating effects of isolation and loneliness, comparing them to the dangers of smoking and alcoholism. Jessica also encourages listeners to take action to reconnect with someone in their life. She closes with a reminder that friendships are a necessity, not a luxury, and urges listeners to continue nurturing these bonds for their mental and physical well-being.
21. Avoid the Loneliness Epidemic27 Jan 202500:03:21
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, host Jessica Eastman Stewart tackles the modern public health issue of loneliness and isolation, drawing information from a 2023 government paper titled "Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation". Jessica highlights the importance of social connections for our overall well-being and the negative impacts of social isolation. She also introduces listeners to a non-profit organization, Sunny, which offers a digital library full of resources to help improve social connectedness. Jessica ends the episode by providing a few text prompts, crafted from Sunny's resources, for listeners to use as ready initiators to reconnect with people in their lives. She urges her audience to acknowledge the loneliness epidemic our society faces and take steps towards improving social connections.
20. Breathing Exercises to Reduce Alzheimer's Risk21 Jan 202500:02:28
In this episode of the "Joyfully Managed Life" podcast, Jessica Eastman Stewart emphasizes the benefits of intentional breathing exercises on brain health, especially in reducing the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. She highlights an influential study from ‘Nature’ that underscores the profound benefits of these exercises, beyond immediate effects like calming the mind and reducing stress. Jessica recommends using resources like the Calm app or the Hatch Restore machine to guide breathing practices and assist with mediation, crucial for enhancing overall physical and mental health. Above all, she urges listeners to persist with a daily routine, emphasizing that consistency is crucial to gain the maximum benefits of intentional breathing.
19. Why We Sleep14 Jan 202500:02:53
In the podcast episode, Jessica Eastman Stewart explores the importance of sleep in our lives, inspired by Dr. Matthew Walker's book, 'Why We Sleep.' Jessica emphasizes the health benefits that sleep offers, proposed in Walker's book—which include life longevity, creativity enhancement, memory improvement, and disease protection, among others—despite how sleep is widely neglected and underrated in modern society. She firmly urges her listeners to prioritize sleep as it provides immeasurable value to our overall well-being.
18. Still Fighting Over the Covers in Bed? Try This!07 Jan 202500:02:36
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, hosted by Jessica Eastman Stewart, the focus is on the Scandinavian Sleep Method, a simple sleep solution that can benefit everyone. Jessica explains the method in detail, mentioning that it involves the use of two separate single-size duvets instead of one shared comforter, allowing each person to control their sleep conditions according to their preferences. This method is not only cost-effective but also supportive of peaceful co-sleeping. Jessica highlights that this method can help those who prefer different levels of warmth and comfort in their bedding, urging listeners to give it a try if they struggle with sleep due to discomfort or duvet sharing issues.
17. What to Do with Clothes that Aren't Quite Ready for the Wash02 Jan 202500:03:07
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, host Jessica Eastman Stewart addresses the concept of "clirty" clothes, signifying those pieces that aren't quite clean or dirty enough for laundry. She introduces her improved organizing system which helped her manage these clothes effectively and shares an innovative solution of using stackable baskets from her listener, Christina. Jessica emphasizes on the importance of intentionality in setting up home systems, eliminating chaos and enhancing lifestyle management. She invites listeners to try out these strategies or create their own, all in an effort to promote a joyfully managed life.
40. Podcast Guest Appearances22 Jun 202500:02:20
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, host Jessica Eastman Stewart takes listeners on a journey through some of her previous guest appearances on various other podcasts. She revisits insightful conversations where she shared strategies to improve management skills and create a positive work environment, how to manage the challenges of travelling with children, and how to enjoy the holiday season without feeling overwhelmed.
39. My Top Tip for Keeping Your Donation Items Organized21 Jun 202500:02:46
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, host Jessica Eastman Stewart introduces the concept of a "Donate Box" as a simple and effective life hack for decluttering. Jessica discusses how individuals typically put off donating items, leading to clutter at home. She suggests using a 'Donate Box', a dedicated spot in the house where items intended for donation are gathered until it's time to take them to a charity. Jessica also shares a useful tip for U.S. listeners, who can schedule pickups for their donations with the Vietnam Veterans of America.
38. Help Your Friends Find Jobs20 Jun 202500:02:34
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, Jessica Eastman Stewart shares her simple yet effective methods for aiding friends and former colleagues in their job search. Recognizing that remembering and organizing job leads can be a challenge, Jessica reveals how she used to keep a purple Post-it note on her desk, jotting down names of people seeking new opportunities. If a relevant job opportunity crossed her path, she would reference her note and share it. Although now she uses a personal CRM system, the Post-it approach served her well for years. In essence, Jessica illustrates the power of a small gesture in aiding others' career progression.
37. Imagine Repeating Your Life, As Is...19 Jun 202500:02:18
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, Jessica Eastman Stewart explores the concept of living life on repeat. She invites listeners to envision their daily lives endlessly repeating and to consider their emotional reactions to this scenario. This thought experiment aims to encourage introspection, self-awareness, and to highlight the possibility of personal growth. Jessica asks listeners to identify aspects of their lives they'd want to change if they were to repeat, suggesting that this process could identify areas of potential growth and self-improvement. The episode emphasizes the importance of allowing oneself the freedom to dream and practice introspection as a pathway to personal transformation.
36. Live in Your Chapter18 Jun 202500:02:35
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, Jessica Eastman Stewart discusses the challenging task of managing different life stages and the unrealistic expectation to do it all perfectly. She emphasizes the idea that life is a cycle of varied chapters, each with its different rhythms and needs. Jessica encourages listeners not to force their life to conform to a certain image, but to live honestly in their current chapter, acknowledging that their situation will change over time. She drives home the point that it's unrealistic to expect to do everything perfectly and stresses the importance of focusing on what truly matters in each life stage, while gently letting go of the rest.
35. Set Boundaries without Blocking Opportunities17 Jun 202500:02:55
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, host Jessica Eastman Stewart shares an influential tip on effective boundary setting and communication, which she discovered whilst reading book reviews. She highlights the importance of asserting one's limits in a way that doesn't shut down potential opportunities. Rather than stating what one can't or won't do, Jessica emphasizes the power of saying what one will do - thereby reshaping interactions and managing personal time more effectively. This approach increases approachability and openness while maintaining personal boundaries in a positive manner.
34. A 60-Second Trick to Help You Become the Person You Want to Be16 Jun 202500:02:26
This episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast focuses on harnessing "main character energy," a concept Jessica explains as understanding our motivations, passions, and the impact we want to have. Through asking the question "What would you spend your time doing today if a documentary crew was following you around?" Jessica encourages listeners step into their most authentic selves and ensure their actions align with the intentional future they want. Jessica's central idea is to turn everyday choices into moments that contribute to the life-narrative each person wishes to create for themselves; essentially producing their own life's movie one day at a time.
50. Even More Ways to Decide Once08 Jul 202500:03:38
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, Jessica Eastman Stewart revisits the 'Decide Once' concept by discussing various implementations of the concept shared by her audience. She explores ideas like setting a day for changing bedsheets, programming a coffee maker, always having camping gear packed, creating a weekly meal plan, setting daily laundry tasks, and allotting a fixed time for dinner preparation, among others. Jessica uses these examples to illustrate the effectiveness and practicality of the 'Decide Once' approach in managing daily life tasks more joyfully and efficiently. Jessica ends her podcast by inviting her audience to try these decide-once strategies and share more of their own.
49. Keeping Recipes Organized07 Jul 202500:03:15
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, Jessica Eastman Stewart presents her practical system for organizing a growing collection of recipes that eliminates the chaos of cluttered cookbooks and endless digital scrolling. Jessica uses a low-tech and straightforward approach, consisting of a simple 1.5-inch binder. Untested recipes are stored separately, and once tried, they get recycled or permanently added to the binder based on family reviews. Jessica uses this organized binder every weekend for meal planning and occasionally introduces new recipes for variety. She ends the episode with an additional tip on saving recipes from social media using the Reminders app and invites listeners to share their favorite recipes.
48. Books for Your Next Flight!06 Jul 202500:02:23
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, host Jessica Eastman Stewart shares a tip about maximizing flight time that she learned from her friend, Carrie. The tip is to download free samples of books from the Kindle store before a flight, then read the first few chapters of several books during the trip. This allows a person to gain new insights, explore fresh perspectives, and make informed decisions on which books are worth buying and continuing to read. Additionally, Jessica provided some of her personal book recommendations, which can be found in the show notes for this episode. She encourages listeners to try this method during their next flight and share their feedback.
47. More Ways to Simplify Your Life by Deciding Once05 Jul 202500:03:21
In this episode of the "Joyfully Managed Life" podcast, Jessica Eastman Stewart revisits the concept of "deciding once" to help listeners streamline and manage their lives. The podcast explores various examples of this concept, including deciding weekly meal themes like "Mac and Cheese Mondays," bathing children on set days, subscribing to regularly bought items to avoid the hassle of repurchasing, and setting fixed dates for household chores. Jessica also stresses the usefulness of having a go-to dish for social gatherings, using socks of the same style to avoid pairing-related confusion, maintaining a list of movies for family movie nights, and setting other rules related to travel, food, and expenses. She suggests that deciding once and consistently following the same process can be a game-changer, significantly simplifying daily home management tasks.
46. Grayscale your phone and improve your wellbeing04 Jul 202500:03:18
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, Jessica Eastman Stewart introduces an effective technique she's used to reduce her mobile phone usage -- switching to grayscale mode. Grayscale mode makes a phone less appealing and minimizes the urge to scroll through social media or binge-watch series. Jessica explains how to set it up on iPhones and on Android devices using the built-in settings or automation routines. An additional strategy is the use of the Minimalist app that turns the screen to grayscale and includes a timer that limits usage of addictive apps. This episode encourages listeners to break free from unnecessary phone usage through these innovative ideas, promoting a more joyfully managed life.
45. It’s about more than setting goals03 Jul 202500:02:40
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, host Jessica Eastman Stewart discusses the importance of systems and routines in achieving goals. She references a powerful quote from James Clear's book, Atomic Habits, that emphasizes how both successful and unsuccessful people often have similar goals, but the actions taken to reach those goals are the key differentiators. Jessica expresses her advocacy for setting goals but also highlights the importance of practical steps and daily actions—systems and routines—that make these goals achievable. She also shares her expertise in leading workshops for teams, focusing on the formation and importance of habits. With these discussions, she hopes to create a robust community of goal achievers backed by strong systems and daily routines.
44. Schedule your medical checkups03 Jul 202500:02:47
This Joyfully Managed Life podcast episode, presented by Jessica Eastman Stewart, emphasizes the significance of regular healthcare maintenance and check-ups. Jessica highlights the importance of regular health tests to potentially identify and address major health problems at an early stage, enhancing the chances of successful treatment and recovery. Citing inspiring real-life examples, she underscores the life-saving factor of these routine medical visits. Not only does she advocate for the individual's responsibility towards their health, but she also draws attention to encouraging the practice among loved ones.
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