Awkwardly Anna

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  • Episode 86 What I Learned From Taking a Month off of Social Media

    The hard and the GOOD aha moments I had while being off of social media. Some of these might surprise you. Some likely won't. But regardless- these are great areas to reflect on in your own mind and see where you could implement some positive action taking. (Your mind will THANK YOU). 


    I love hearing from you all as much as I love reading your reviews! Thank you! 

    You can leave a review on iTunes 

    You can email me at [email protected] 

    Ready to get right to coaching? Here you go! www.awkwardlyanna.com 

    14 min
  • Episode 85 When You CONSTANTLY Have to Keep Busy

    Our FINAL Episode in our 1-week winter podcast series! This also happens to be our FINAL episode of the year! Yay! 

    Today we're discussing what to do when you constantly have to keep busy or are possibly addicted to busy

    Rest is essential to life. If there is a reason why your body cannot rest- then there is an area you CAN improve to unlock a whole new level of living that is immensely rewarding.

    Fortunately, you don't have to explore this area alone. I'm here to help! 

    I have 3 questions you can ask yourself to see if this is a possibility for improvement and then an exercise you can try to immediately begin working on this. 

    We also go over what you can do to keep this habit up moving forward. 


    I would SO APPRECIATE your prayers during my January Prayer Fast for my life and business. Thank you so much! 

    I am immensely grateful for each of you that listens to this podcast. 

    If you're ready to take this work one step further then reach out to me for open coaching spots in February! Email: [email protected] 

    12 min
  • Episode 84 Approaching New Year, Goals, Resolutions & Your Word of the Year in a Different Way (On Your Own Pace Not the Pace of the World)

    Is it wrong to start the year on January 1st strong and planned out to the T? NO! But what if you're feeling deeply led that that isn't how your January should look? Or you were so sick all of December & you just NEED a minute? Is it possible to do January in a balanced way of some goals and some rest? Then still be confidence that you can start February ready to go? YES! That's what I'm here to teach you👏👏👏

    In this 5th episode of our 1 week series on winter we'll discuss how you can set a goal that falls under a category for each week of January. 

    You'll be so beautifully set up for February that 2023 won't know what's coming! 

    Here are the week categories: 

    Week 1: A goal that makes your home environment better.

    Week 2: A goal that makes your mental health/relationship with God better.

    Week 3: A goal that makes your work you do flow better.

    Week 4: A goal that makes your finances managed better.


    Email me for help on what goal to pick for a category you're struggling to come up with one/just one on: [email protected] 

    Follow me on Instagram: annaelysebarr_ 

    Don't forget to leave a review so more people can find this show! Thank you! 

    9 min
  • Episode 82 Revamping Your Morning Routine in the Winter
    Part 3 of our 1-week series on winter! 
    Today we discuss 7 practical ways you can begin revamping or even starting your morning routine TODAY. 
    I firmly believe that morning and night-time routines NEED to fit the seasons. Some adjustments need to be made to thrive in each season! You're not alone in having to figure out HOW to do this. You've got your life coach right in your favorite podcast app! 
    Email me which things you try out! Stretches mentioned in this episode: https://youtu.be/iIrAUL_VmiU [email protected]
    Follow me on Instagram: @annaelysebarr_
    9 min
  • Episode 81 Ideas for The Time Between Christmas and New Year to Make Your Home More Enjoyable to Be In

    2nd episode of our 1-week series! 

    Today's episode is: 

    Ideas for The Time Between Christmas and New Year to Make Your Home More Enjoyable to Be In

    Here's a typed-out list of the 12 ideas: 

    1. Don’t rush to take down your Christmas just because you feel like you HAVE to. But if you have a day during this week when you prefer to take yours down then do. You could also replace this with a plan for when you would like to take things down and get that on the calendar instead. Then enjoy what’s up or not and be peaceful and calm about it.
    2. Do get intentional about your morning and night routines. Get your personal hygiene on lock during this time and add in ONE other thing (phone off by this time, workout on these mornings, etc.)
    3. Do clean rooms and wash sheets (leave a blanket for drying right before bed and ENJOY the warm hug feeling:)
    4. Break down all cardboard and take that and the paper to recycling or put in your own recycling for pick up day.
    5. Clean bathrooms, toilets, counters, light switches, and door knobs.
    6. Rearrange your mugs to have them just how you like them so they’re ready for when you need a warm cozy tea, hot chocolate, or coffee.
    7. Wash and dry all your blankets and add an essential oil you love in the winter to the wash and the dryer balls. Place them nicely folded in a basket where they’re easy to reach for when you need the cozy.
    8. Set out (go to the library and get 1-2 if needed) books that are winter-themed or personal development themed and stack them where you usually sit on your phone.
    9. Change your smoke detector batteries.
    10. Go through any socks that you don’t like, have holes, are itchy, etc. Good quality ones donate and others get rid of as you’d like. Your KEEP socks, organize in a way that makes you happy when you go to grab a cozy pair of socks for the day.
    11. Create a special essential oil blend for winter, add witch hazel, place it in a spray bottle and spray on your pillows before bed. This will trigger your brain with winter cozy. (follow @hayleyhobson for more ideas on how to make special blends for times of the year, sleep, etc.) 
    12. Buy or make chemical-free candles (beeswax with EO) and set those in areas where you will SEE to light them.
    13. Let me know what you end up doing! 

      Instagram: @annaelysebarr_ 

      8 min
    14. Episode 80 What We Can Learn From Winter

      This week we're doing a winter series of quick daily episodes! 

      First up: What We Can Learn From Winter 

      This episode covers 8 things you can learn from winter happening around you. 

      With how the weather has been in the US,  these should relate no matter what climate you're in. But if you're in a warmer climate in the US or anywhere else in the world (hello Saint Lucia👋) I think you'll still resonate with most all of these. 

      We'll discuss what you can learn from the weather, the daylight, the increased darkness, and from the animals and nature around you. 

      Enjoy!

      Email me and let me know which you started noticing the most! [email protected] 

      Follow me on Instagram: @annaelysebarr_ 

      10 min
    15. Episode 79 How to Make Holidays Special Regardless of Money Spent

      Does money make life easier? Yes.

      Does money make you happier? No.

      Of course, there are tons of aspects of both of these questions and answers that I’m not covering haha. It’s really not that simple. But the purpose of this episode is, “What if you wanted to make the holidays special without spending any money or without spending as much money…would that be possible?” ABSOLUTELY!

      You’ve likely heard this before, but the holidays should never cause you to go into debt unless that’s a choice you want to make and have carefully considered. If you’re using the points from the credit card and paying that credit card off, if building credit is part of your financial plan then go for it! But what if it isn’t? Or what if you are cash only? What if you need to spend less? There are SO MANY options still for how to make the holidays special.

      You can also incorporate these things along with your usual money spending or high ticket traditions you have.

      There’s a chance you’ve heard many of these-but my hope is that one or two really stand out as “I had forgotten about that one” or “We TOTALLY are doing this!”

      Listen in for the 8 categories where you can be very creative this holiday season. 

      You might be surprised that this list of more actually ends up creating less. Creating a slowdown and intentionality in how you go about this season. On your terms. 


      Episode mentioned in this: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-66-how-to-prepare-for-an-upcoming-holiday/id1548296622?i=1000581906385

      Advent Devotional by Devoted Motherhood mentioned: https://devotedmamaco.com/products/hallelujah-advent-devotional-1

      22 min
    16. Episode 78 Life coaching basics, overthinking, what to do about yuck thoughts, starting before you're ready, & how to dream with expert life coach Trish Blackwell

      I'm so excited for you all to meet one of my favorite humans- Trish Blackwell! 

      She's my mentor, bestie, boss, and I know you all will be as encouraged by her as I am! 


      Resources mentioned in this episode + connect with Trish: 

      Trish's journals www.trishblackwell.com/journals

      The Confidence Podcast https://www.trishblackwell.com/podcasts/

      Follow Trish on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trish_blackwell/

      43 min

    About Awkwardly Anna

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    Anna Barr. Wife. Homeschool Mom.