Life, Lemons & LemonDrops

With Thanksgiving now in the rearview window, it’s time to start thinking about how you’ll wrap up the year. Whatever your plans—parties, entertaining, work, volunteering—make sure you schedule downtime for yourself. In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, Greer and Whitnie discuss the benefits of vacation. Downtime increases productivity, wellness, and happiness, and it’s more than a luxury; it’s necessary for busy working people.

Here are some other options you can take a look at:

https://hbr.org/2020/08/thinking-of-skipping-vacation-dont

https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/yoga-wellness/why-vacation-matters-the-science-of-taking-time-off

https://www.corporatewellnessmagazine.com/article/power-vacation-employee-wellness

https://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/7-reasons-why-everyone-should-take-vacations-even-youre-busy.html

In this bonus episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, Greer and Whitnie answer a few questions about things they are grateful for as we celebrate Thanksgiving in the United States. They invite you to answer the questions for your life, and if you feel see led, leave a voice message at anchor.fm/lifelemonslemondrops, and maybe your message will be aired on a future episode.

Here are the questions asked and answered:

1) What's something you are looking forward to?

2) What's something you have today you didn't have a year ago?

3) What's something about your body or health you are grateful for?

4) What mistake or failure are you grateful for?

5) Open your phone and find a picture you like. Why are you grateful for this picture?

With the holidays just around the corner, hosts Greer and Whitnie challenge you to carve out time just for yourself and practice self-care throughout the season. Whether you plan to prepare a lavish Thanksgiving dinner or attend social events, or maybe you volunteer to help those less fortunate than yourself, don’t forget that pressure can mount without your even noticing or recognizing your vulnerability. Plan ahead—breathe deep, listen to soothing sounds (meditations, soft music, sound machines, etc.), and remember that perfection shouldn’t be the goal. Family, friends, and fun should be your guide.

For some helpful tips read Fit Bit’s 7 Ways to Keep Calm During the Hectic Holiday Season and the Mayo Clinic’s Stress, depression, and the holidays: Tips for coping.

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, Greer and Whitnie take a look at how unforeseen obstacles can torpedo your performance if you don’t find ways to take them in stride and move forward. By using the A.C.T.S. method (Assess, Create, Take Control, be Stress-free) of overcoming challenges and setbacks, you can turn mini-crises into opportunities and use them to your advantage. Whitnie’s recent wardrobe malfunction didn’t stop her from delivering an optimal performance, because “the show must go on.”

For more information about the podcast, visit the Life, Lemons & LemonDrops website.

We all have self-talk, so it's not a matter of doing or not, but whether it is serving you. For the most part, left unchecked, because of a phenomenon called the negativity bias, our self-talk is negative and does nothing to help us achieve our goals or live a better life. The good news? It's something you can change.

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, Whitnie shares why your self-talk is essential and how to improve it if you find yourself thinking and saying things to and about yourself that are not supportive, encouraging, or uplifting. When you feel better, you do better.

So start talking to yourself like you would a friend you love today and see how much better you feel and do.

To work with Whitnie, connect with her at https://www.shiftingintoaction.now.site or LinkedIn today.

#selftalkmatters #successleavesclues #affirmations #selftalk

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, Whitnie talks about workplace trust. When you are in a relationship with others, you can either establish trust or not. To have healthy working relationships, trust is essential. In this talk, you'll learn what you need to do to create the kind of trust that results in more productivity and an enjoyable working environment.

You can learn more from a recent YouTube Live where Robert Hilliard and Whitnie discuss how to build and rebuild trust in organizational settings. 

If you'd like more information on this subject or to book Whitnie to speak or for training, you can book here. 

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, Greer and Whitnie talk about the importance of handling your business. It's easy, when dealing with the day-to-day details of life, to avoid creating a larger vision and taking a holistic approach to managing your life and business matters. But it's neither impossible nor that difficult; you just need to be determined to see your vision, set a goal, create a plan, then take action.

What's stopping you? If you are like many, it's simply the thought of being overwhelmed. After this episode, walk away with the knowledge and confidence to tackle what lies ahead and some strategies to take on the big and the small.

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, Whitnie shares strategies you can use to help you achieve your goals or complete projects where your inner critic is rearing its ugly head. While we tend to think of obstacles to accomplishing what we want as outside forces, most often, they are internal to us. We create the barriers by letting the negative thoughts and energy overtake us and stop our momentum.

It doesn't have to be that way. Whitnie shares some strategies you can use to keep those negative thoughts and voices from entering your head in the first place, but if one gets in, what you can do to move through it. 

After listening to this episode, please let us know if you've tried any of the strategies or have others you use to help keep you on track to accomplish your goals.

If you could use some accountability in setting or reaching goals, book a strategy session with Whitnie today and get a free week of accountability calls as a gift. 

Read an accompanying article in Brainz magazine here: https://www.brainzmagazine.com/post/breaking-down-barriers

To learn more about Whitnie or to follow her on social media:

Whitnie Wiley email | website | instagram | linkedin | facebook

In this episode of Life, Lemons & LemonDrops, Greer and Whitnie discuss the benefits of "going the extra mile," also considered to be exceeding expectations. Have you heard the phrase "under-promise and over-deliver?" It's a good rule of thumb to live and work by.

The most successful businesses and people are the ones who give that little bit extra, setting them apart from the rest of the pack. The benefits not only inure to the benefit of your family, friends, customers, and clients but are also a boon to you. How? You are transformed by being a better version of yourself which results in increased confidence, consistency, and influence. The rewards can be financial, as well, when your boss, clients, or others notice you and compensate you accordingly.

Take the time to observe how you can go the extra mile, then enjoy what you get in return, whether psychically or financially. And remember, the extra mile tends to be a lonely place because so many people just won't put in the extra effort. That is one of the reasons your hard work is seen and can pay off.

Napoleon Hill: The Habit of Going the Extra Mile