Cultivate What Matters

Struggling to find a routine in the heat of summer? At the start of this season, while we transition responsibilities, schedules, and all-the-things, we're taking a moment to set intentions for the season ahead alongside you!

In this episode, Alli and Kelley teach you how to plan your most meaningful summer yet by uncovering what matters in this season, breaking it down, and living it out. As you create simple, purposeful rhythms and routines, your summer days will become sweeter and brighter. Take a listen!

(A special note from Alli and Kelley: As promised in the episode, all of the reflection questions, tips, and tricks are listed below and on our blog! Can't wait to hear how you cultivate your summer! We're cheering for you!)

Time Stamps:

00:18 - Welcome

01:25 - What Alli's Loving

02:38 - What Kelley's Loving

03:59 - Rhythms vs Routines

09:14 - How To Uncover What Matters in this Season

21:10 - Break It Down over the next Three Months

35:56 - Live It Out—today!

40:35 - Summertime Book Recommendations

41:06 - What's Next

// How to Refresh Your Rhythms and Routines for Summer - Reflection Questions //

Step 1: Uncover What Matters

- What matters to you within a routine?

- What routines/rhythms matter most to you?

- How does the summer season (or season ahead) impact those things?

Step 2: Break It Down

- What matters to you within a routine?

- What routines/rhythms matter most to you?

- How does the summer season (or season ahead) impact those things?

Step 3: Live It Out

- What do you need to do?

- How can you make it practical and realistic?

- When do you need to do it?

// Resources Mentioned in this Episode //

— Free Intentional Weekly Rhythms Download: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/pages/podcast

— Alarm Clock App:

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/digital-clock-big-led-alarm/id1287009111

— PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/powersheets

— PowerSheets Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PowerSheetsGroup

// Connect with Us //

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!

— We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!

— Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.

— Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.

— Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

— Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group!

— Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!

Struggling to find a routine in the heat of summer? At the start of this season, while we transition responsibilities, schedules, and all-the-things, we’re taking a moment to set intentions for the season ahead alongside you!

In this episode, Alli and Kelley teach you how to plan your most meaningful summer yet by uncovering what matters in this season, breaking it down, and living it out. As you create simple, purposeful rhythms and routines, your summer days will become sweeter and brighter. Take a listen!

(A special note from Alli and Kelley: As promised in the episode, all of the reflection questions, tips, and tricks are listed below and on our blog! Can’t wait to hear how you cultivate your summer! We’re cheering for you!)

Time Stamps:

00:18 - Welcome

01:25 - What Alli’s Loving

02:38 - What Kelley’s Loving

03:59 - Rhythms vs Routines

09:14 - How To Uncover What Matters in this Season

21:10 - Break It Down over the next Three Months

35:56 - Live It Out—today!

40:35 - Summertime Book Recommendations

41:06 - What’s Next

// How to Refresh Your Rhythms and Routines for Summer - Reflection Questions //

Step 1: Uncover What Matters

- What matters to you within a routine?

- What routines/rhythms matter most to you?

- How does the summer season (or season ahead) impact those things?

Step 2: Break It Down

- What matters to you within a routine?

- What routines/rhythms matter most to you?

- How does the summer season (or season ahead) impact those things?

Step 3: Live It Out

- What do you need to do?

- How can you make it practical and realistic?

- When do you need to do it?

// Resources Mentioned in this Episode //

— Free Intentional Weekly Rhythms Download:
https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/pages/podcast 

— Alarm Clock App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/digital-clock-big-led-alarm/id1287009111

— PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/powersheets

— PowerSheets Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PowerSheetsGroup

// Connect with Us //

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!

— We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!

— Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.

— Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.

— Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

— Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group!

— Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!

Get excited! A very special summer series is here: Your Cultivated Summer with Team Cultivate. In this first episode, you'll meet some of your favorite Cultivate teachers Emily, Casey, Alli, and Kelley—and dive into the pains and pearls of summertime goal setting. Whether you have a lot of extra time or your schedule presents additional challenges, in this series you'll find exactly what you need to feel confident in your progress and stay focused on what matters most this summer—and it will be easy and fun!

Time Stamps:

00:51 - Welcome to Your Cultivated Summer

01:29 - Meet Alli

06:04 - Meet Casey

07:02 - Meet Emily

09:07 - Meet Kelley

10:21 - Our Biggest Lessons from Cultivating What Matters

15:28 - Summertime Goal Setting Challenges

20:01 - What We're Excited about during Your Cultivated Summer

23:04 - What's Next

// Resources Mentioned in this Episode //

— PRODUCT | PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/powersheets

— PowerSheets Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PowerSheetsGroup

// Connect with Us //

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!

— We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!

— Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.

— Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.

— Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

— Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group!

— Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!

Feel like distractions hindering your goal-setting progress? Do you find yourself tackling everything but what you set out to accomplish? If so, this episode is for you! Kristin and Kelley share practical tips to reduce everydaydistractions and actually do what needs to be done!

Time Stamps:

06:48 - How to Reduce Distractions

06:57 - 1. Have a Plan Before You Begin

07:09 - 2. Set Time Limits on Your Goals

07:30 - 3. Complete Most Challenging Tasks First

07:55 - 4. Give Yourself a Shorter Time Frame

08:26 - 5. Use Visual Reminders

14:42 - How To Use Rewards to Keep Yourself Focused

18:48 - Win The Day!

25:14 - Question of the Week

// Resources Mentioned in this Episode //

— BOOK | Habits of the Household by Justin Earley: https://a.co/d/6h88mQl — BOOK | In This Moment by Gabrielle Meyer: https://a.co/d/eI7Nw3n

— BOOK | Indistractable by Nir Eyal: https://a.co/d/fo7rGHB

— BLOG | Goal-Setting Rewards That Aren't Money or Food: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/blogs/cwm/goal-setting-rewards-that-arent-money-or-food

— VIDEO | 12 Ways To Use a Monthly Planner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSgmRlQmJCE

— PRODUCT | Season By Season Daily Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/products/2023-2024-academic-season-by-season-planner-blush-blooms

— PRODUCT | PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/powersheets

— PowerSheets Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PowerSheetsGroup

// Connect with Us //

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!

— We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!

— Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.

— Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.

— Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

— Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group!

— Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!

There's nothing magical about January 1st! In this episode, Kristin and Kelley discuss practical ways to shift your mindset and live by these words: any day can be a fresh start. You'll learn how you can decide to change your life or habits any time you want—there's no rule book! Let's dig in!

// Resources Mentioned in this Episode //

— Make To Stick by Chip & Dan Heath: https://a.co/d/596tuF4

— PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/powersheets

— PowerSheets Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PowerSheetsGroup

// Connect with Us //

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!

— We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!

— Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.

— Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.

— Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

— Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group!

— Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!

What do the phrases "Rome wasn't built in a day" and "The way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time" have to do with your goal setting journey? Both of these old adages remind you that good things happen one small step at a time. In today's episode, Kristin and Kelley share helpful tips and tricks for breaking down big dreams to get them done—little by little!

// Resources Mentioned in this Episode //

— Habits of the Household by Justin Earley: https://a.co/d/1fd99jJ

— Love & Other Words by Christina Lauren: https://a.co/d/e7Ns0vc

— PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/powersheets

— PowerSheets Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PowerSheetsGroup

// Connect with Us //

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!

— We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!

— Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.

— Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.

— Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

— Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group!

— Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!

In today's episode, Kristin and Kelley share stories and encouragement on seeing your little progress add up! By focusing on your small, intentional steps forward, you're becoming who you want to be. Listen in for tips on how to track small habits more intentionally, create habits that inch you forward, and develop confidence that your small steps are adding up to something that lasts longer than you.

// Resources Mentioned in this Episode //

— The Lord's Prayer by Wesley Hill: The Lord's Prayer https://a.co/d/cg7q9uq

— A Girl Called Samson by Amy Harmon https://a.co/d/7X7NOMq

— Little By Little Journal: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/intentional-living/products/little-by-little-journal

— PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/powersheets

— PowerSheets Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PowerSheetsGroup

// Connect with Us //

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!

— We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!

— Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.

— Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.

— Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

— Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group!

— Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!

What does it mean to be legacy-minded? How do we build a life full of things that truly matter? In this episode, Kristin and Kelley share tips and encouragement for living in the here-and-now, while keeping your legacy in mind. Listen in for tips on what to do right now (today!) to live out your big picture goals with confidence and joy!

// Time Stamps //

0:56 - Intro

1:14 - Weekly Book Chat

4:05 - Legacy Grows from One Small Seed

27:19 - Question of the Week

// Resources Mentioned in this Episode //

— The Long Game by Dorie Clark: https://a.co/d/c5MCGzP

— The Intentional Year by Glenn & Holly Packiam: https://a.co/d/0GZ5eC5

— PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/powersheets

— PowerSheets Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PowerSheetsGroup

// Connect with Us //

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!

— We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!

— Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.

— Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.

— Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

— Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group!

— Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!

This is the heart behind what we do here—we help you clear out the mental clutter that holds you back and believe change is actually possible! Our beliefs dictate our behaviors, so this mindset shift is an important one. Listen in as Kristin and Kelley talk about why you might not currently believe change is possible and help you grow good thought patterns in order to move forward with confidence in yourself!

// Time Stamps //

0:56 - Intro

1:14 - Weekly Book Chat

4:52 - Change is Possible

12:51 - Mindset Shifts to Believe in Change

27:19 - Question of the Week

// Resources Mentioned in this Episode //

— The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave: https://a.co/d/3ufRz62

— A Girl's Best Friend by Kristin Billerbeck: https://a.co/d/8ud2RhE

— The Vision Driven Leader by Michael Hyatt: https://a.co/d/22F5lfE

— The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom: https://a.co/d/inQJTou

— PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/powersheets

— PowerSheets Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PowerSheetsGroup

// Connect with Us //

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!

— We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!

— Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.

— Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.

— Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

— Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group!

— Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!

Feeling stuck? Perfection paralysis might be the culprit! Celebrating progress, not perfection, and believing in the power of little-by-little are hallmarks of Cultivate and the PowerSheets process. In this episode, Kristin and Kelley give you encouragement to take a look at where you let perfection hold you back and some tools to move forward with a progress-not-perfection mindset.

// Time Stamps //

0:56 - Intro

1:14 - Weekly Book Chat

4:52 - Progress Not Perfection

7:48 - How to Be Resilient

17:35 - Tips to Overcome Perfection Paralysis

20:30 - Question of the Week

// Resources Mentioned in this Episode //

— Lead Like It Matters by Craig Groeschel: https://a.co/d/9uupGy5 — The Mindfulness Prescription for Adult ADHD by Lidia Zylowska: https://a.co/d/3i33WJT

— Forbes Resilience Article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/reganwalsh/2018/10/08/3-steps-to-overcoming-perfection-paralysis/?sh=2ffe9ec25901

— PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/powersheets

— PowerSheets Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PowerSheetsGroup

// Connect with Us //

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify!

— We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations!

— Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life.

— Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox.

— Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook.

— Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

— Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group!

— Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!