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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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​.

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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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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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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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