Do you want to have a clutter-free Christmas this year? Let’s face it… Christmas and the holiday season is here and there’s no stopping it now. For some, just the thought of all the to-do’s and hanging with the in-laws gives you the hives. For others, the frenzy is exhilarating but by December 27th, you always seem to come down with flu-like symptoms that (totally) flatten you for days. Raise your hand if any of this resonates. But what if this year was simpler? What if this year could be different? And to that, I say YES!

My all-star special guest today is author Kathi Lipp and she’s simplifying how to have a clutter-free Christmas. With a bit of humor and a little sass, she’s written the book on almost every aspect of the holiday season, helping us decide what to keep, what to scrap, and how to not totally lose your mind along the way. Here’s how.

My all-star special guest today is Kathi Lipp and she’s simplifying how to have a clutter-free Christmas.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• How she defines what a “clutter-free” Christmas could look like, not only talking about the physical stuff but your schedule and your mental wellness

• Why we tend to get caught up in the holiday frenzy in the first place

• What a “Holiday Mission Statement” is and how to create one with your household

• How to apply 3 of the 21 projects from her book, ‘The Christmas Project Planner’ in to your life over the coming weeks in simple, practical ways, including:

• How to create your Christmas prep space with a “Magic Christmas Box”

• How to schedule your time for the holidays

• How to refresh yourself and carve out some YOU time

As with most all topics we simplify on the podcast, one core principle certainly rings true here: 

It’s not about doing more, but actually doing less. 

When we release the white knuckle grip of control and perfectionism on our lives and learn to say “no, thank you” to the obligations, tasks and unnecessary to-do’s, we ultimately will find peace, joy and a heck of lot less anxiety. I encourage you to think about what you might let go of this year as you’re listening to our conversation ahead. Kathi is funny, irreverent, and my kind of girlfriend who’s saying “enough!” to the insanity and helping us all get back to the real reason for the season.

Q: Are you ready to have a clutter-free Christmas? If yes, this one is for you.It’s time to #DoTheThing!

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We are continuing our all-star season, bringing back some of my favorite conversations from the vaults of The Simplifiers Podcast and sharing them once again.  I think that this one (which originally aired in June 2020) with author Nancy Levin fits so well inside the theme of “self-discipline” that we are exploring this month.

So, how do you set healthy boundaries in life, especially if you feel like yours get trampled on over and over again? In my mind, boundaries are in fact, one of the very best ways to cultivate self-discipline, helping you keep your eye on the prize of what you want most in life. 

Therefore, it’s a delight to feature this all-episode once again. Through her books, Nancy helps overachieving people-pleasers learn to live life on their own terms. Here’s how.

My all-star special guest today is Nancy Levin and she’s simplifying how to set healthy boundaries.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Why some women struggle to define and uphold their boundaries, personally or professionally

• How to begin the process of defining your boundaries by writing a “boundary script”

• What to do if you’re attempting to conquer codependent behaviors  

• The steps to creating your own “boundary pyramid,” a simple tool to help you set healthy boundaries

• How to say ‘no’ effectively and stick with it

…and ultimately, understanding what your “bottom-line boundary” is and how to set it and communicate it with others, confidently.

You can do it, I believe in you… it’s time to simplify!

Q: Are you trying to figure out how to set healthy boundaries in your life? If yes, this one is for you.

It’s time to #DoTheThing 

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/367-how-to-set-healthy-boundaries---with-nancy-levin-all-star

Time for a guided visualization exercise: I want to simplify how to keep calm during the holidays. It’s so easy to get caught up in the frenzy at this time of year. It feels like things are cranked to 11 no matter where you go, that it’s certainly counter-cultural to buck the system and to do something different. Remain calm, do less, stay present in the moment and choose a better way.

Therefore, I’ve chosen the theme of CALM for the month ahead. That will be our focus for all episodes on the podcast this month. By tuning in, let’s intentionally slow down this month and focus inward

 So to kick off the month, today is another guided visualization episode, which we’ve decided to release on the first Tuesday of every month this season. How does it work? Simple! Let my voice be a guide for you as you focus inward to help you tap into your inner wisdom and Intuition for answers.

Listen and participate in a guided visualization exercise: how to keep calm during the holidays.

Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/b148-how-to-keep-calm-during-the-holidays-guided-visualization---all-star

I’m willing to bet you’ve either heard someone mention “The 5 Love Languages” recently, or you’ve read the book, or you’ve given the book as a wedding gift to a beloved friend.  This book has taken the world by storm, remaining on the New York Times bestseller list consistently since 2009!

My all-star guest, Dr Gary Chapman, shares his brilliant framework for understanding how people give and receive love and appreciation.

Dr Gary Chapman is the author of The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts® and many other books.

In this episode, you will learn:

• More about the 5 Love Languages:

• Words of Affirmation

• Quality Time

• Receiving Gifts

• Acts of Service

• Physical Touch

• How you can tell which your primary love language is

• Why it’s important to ‘keep our love tank full’

• What couples can do when they are drifting apart

• What some couples believe about marriage and relationships that simply isn’t true

• How you can share the love languages with a partner who has a different belief system

• How you can apply these principles at work and in your family

Dr. Chapman is an absolute delight. He’s funny, down-to-earth and shares so much wisdom in this all-star episode recorded back in 2018. I hope it brings a smile to your face, and offers you a compass to help navigate tricky relationships this season.

I can only hope that I’ll be this bright, warm and full of sparkle at age 81 like he is.

DoTheThing.

Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/366-how-to-simplify-the-5-love-languages---with-dr-gary-chapman-all-star

Thrilled to present another all-star episode from The Simplifiers Podcast vault, this round, we are talking all about how to make more time in life. Yes, please! Now more than ever, we need this… kids are going back-to-school, the world is reopening again, and we’re organizing our lives in a new way. It’s all about re-prioritizing your schedule and dusting off the routines that keep you thriving.

My special guest today is Nache Snow and she’s simplifying how to organize your life and make more time. We spoke in September 2020 and so much of what she shared back then is incredibly relevant to us all now. It’s time to get back to the basics, do less, and give ourselves permission to (truly) rest more to recharge and flip the script on productivity altogether.

Here’s how.

My all-star special guest today is Nache Snow and she’s simplifying how to organize your life + make more time.

We tackle all aspects of it, including:

• what’s working for her with time management through the pandemic and with life being so upside down this year

• how to take an inventory of where your time goes through this week ahead

• why batching your tasks will help you make more time in your life… here’s how to do it

• what happens every time you look back on your day and say, “that task took way longer than I expected!!?” - what’s going on there?

• …and ultimately, she shares the very best, practical tools she uses to help her stay accountable to her daily schedule and keep on track.

You’re doing a great job. Keep going... and remember what brings you joy and helps you remember who you are, deep down inside. Focus here first and when you make time for these experiences, your life expands exponentially as well.

Q: Are you looking to organize your life and make more time? If yes, this one is for you.

It’s time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/365-how-to-organize-your-life-make-more-time---with-nache-snow-all-star

Stepping back out into the world might require a supercharge of your self-confidence. Things are opening back up again (ever so slowly) and the world is finding its pace once again. But are you?

Thrilled to present another all-star episode from The Simplifiers Podcast vault, this round, we are talking all about how to supercharge your self-confidence featuring a recent conversation with author Kate Eckman. We spoke in April 2021 and that conversation really stuck in my mind for ages afterward. She believes that when we take good care of our inner world, our outer world takes care of itself. All of this is rooted in research-backed strategies in neuroscience and whole-person coaching, with a specific focus on all three parts equally: mind-body-spirit.

Here’s how.

My all-star special guest today is Kate Eckman and she’s simplifying how to supercharge your self-confidence.

We tackle all aspects of it, including:

• Why she believes we are prone to a lack of self-confidence these days, especially as women…  What’s underneath it all, hidden away and keeping us from what we really want in life

• Society puts such an emphasis on our physical bodies, to lose weight and stay healthy… why she believes it’s time to focus on “shedding excess emotional and spiritual pounds” instead

• What “The Full Spirit Workout” is and the ten steps that’ll supercharge your self-confidence from the inside out:

• Stretch your comfort zone

• Lift yourself up

• Feel the burn

• Strengthen your core confidence

• Build your emotional muscles

• Boost your mental metabolism

• Step up your spiritual stamina

• Embrace your endorphins

• Rock the freedom freestyle

• Cool down with inner calm

• How to strengthen your core confidence through trust and the 5 Ps

• Presence

• Patience

• Purpose

• Preparation

• Practice

• …and ultimately, how to boost your “mental metabolism” to help you shift through any mindset blocks and help you see opportunities where you once saw insurmountable hurdles.

I’m so thrilled if this is the first time you’ve heard of Kate Eckman and her work because I’m willing to bet you’ll really resonate with her story and what she’s learned along the way. 

If you’ve struggled with the feeling of “not enough-ness” in your work or life, my hope is that you find the answer to break free from that vicious cycle today. And more importantly, that you remember, the key to everything you desire and the ability to supercharge your self-confidence is actually within you right here, right now. It’s closer than you think…

Q: Are you ready to supercharge your self-confidence? If yes, this one is for you.

It’s time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/364-how-to-supercharge-your-self-confidence---with-kate-eckman-all-star

Time for a guided visualization exercise: How to calm your anxiety. How does it work? Simple! Let my voice be a guide for you as you focus inward to help you tap into your inner wisdom and Intuition for answers.

Listen and participate in this guided visualization exercise: How to calm your anxiety. Remember to control what you can and release the rest. 

Persistence is a muscle that you’re training every single day when you pause, listen, grow… and then take positive action.

I hope this visualization sticks with you the entire week through. Do it again and again if you need clarity or fresh ideas to help your spirit feel refreshed once again… because when you tap into your deep inner knowing, you’re accessing the deep inner wisdom. That electric energy that can be found inside all of us that connects us all together. It knows. You know. We all know if we are brave and we open ourselves to it.

You can do this, I believe in you.

It’s time to SIMPLIFY.

Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/b147-how-to-calm-your-anxiety-guided-visualization

Is there a whisper on your heart that is sparking you to reimagine your career path right now? Quite possibly, it’s wooing you to head in a different direction and make a career shift. Well, if that’s you, listen on.

My all-star special guest today is Misha Rubin and he’s simplifying how to reimagine your career path as the world reopens. If you’re feeling a bit stuck or stagnant in your current work… or faced with a fork in the road (should I stay or should I go), I know for a fact that “stuck-ness” can feel incredibly debilitating. The confusion, the stress, the worry - all of it is exhausting. So, if you’re in this space right now or curious if there’s something better for you out there, Misha helps to simplify it all down for you.

Here’s how. 

My all-star special guest today is Misha Rubin and he’s simplifying how to reimagine your career path.

We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• How to define “meaningful, fulfilling work” in this day in age, post pandemic

• What 3 questions you must ask yourself when it comes to finding new opportunities that are within your grasp right now

• Where do I look for them?

• How do I recognize them?

• And how come I’m not pursuing them?

• If you’re considering a career leap, how to decide where and what to leap to next, no matter if it’s the decision to close/open a business, enter/exit corporate job or something else

• What the 4 pillars of ‘The Career Leap’ method are and how it all works

• Knowing (your) self

• Dismantling disempowering beliefs

• Having impactful communication, and

• Taking intentional actions

• …and ultimately, how to dismantle our disempowering beliefs of what’s possible next for your career and life ahead.

Q: Are you ready to reimagine your career path ahead? If yes, this one is for you.

It’s time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here: https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/363-how-to-reimagine-your-career-path---with-misha-rubin-all-star

If you’ve been in a rut lately, maybe it’s time to rewire your thinking patterns. Our brains are a fascinating thing… We are so quick to believe that our thoughts are all real. That what swirls in our brain is the truth that your entire perception of your life experience is built upon. But what if it isn't fully true?

My special all-star guest today is author Thomas Sterner and he’s simplifying how to rewire your thinking patterns. You’ll gain a better understanding of your conscious and unconscious thinking to open your mindset to new ways of perceiving what’s happening in your life and all around you.

Here’s how. 

My special all-star guest today is Thomas Sterner and he’s simplifying how to rewire your thinking patterns. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• Why humans are “victims of automated thinking” vs realizing that we are the master creator of our thoughts.

• How to better understand the language of your subconscious thoughts.

• What “deliberate thinking” is and why he believes it can give us emotional freedom.

• How to tell the difference between a reaction and a response.

• …And ultimately, he shares a concept called “Heartmath” and how it can help you to effectively communicate with others.

When you peel back the layers of the onion, you realize that how you perceive what’s happening to you in your life is literally affecting every other aspect of how you move through life. Even the notion of “what’s happening TO you” vs “what’s happening FOR you” is one to take a moment to consider. Are you always on the defense, with your guard up and very rarely letting people (and opportunities) in? 

Q: Are you ready to learn how to rewire your thinking patterns? If yes, this one is for you.

It’s time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/362-how-to-rewire-your-thinking-patterns---with-thomas-sterner-all-star

If you’re a recruiter and feeling like your job is changing at breakneck speeds… friend, today’s episode is for you. With AI on the rise, it’s time to learn how to leverage these new tools in a smart way to help you handle your workload.

My special guest today is talent acquisition expert Krista Tan of the Talent Collective and she’s simplifying how to be a better recruiter in the age of AI. Let’s face it… recruiters get a bad rep these days. With a tighter and tighter job market, an insane influx of talented candidates and applications… and not to mention, the not-so-great recruiters who ghost candidates. The good news is, AI can help.

Here’s how. 

My special guest today is Krista Tan and she’s simplifying how to be a better recruiter in the age of AI. We tackle and simplify all aspects of it, including:

• How AI can help recruiters to save time, streamline tasks, and automate

• What specific and very practical tasks that you can delegate to AI to become more productive

• What you shouldn’t delegate to AI

• The biggest mistake that people make when adopting new AI tools

• …and ultimately, her predictions on where the talent acquisition industry is headed in the next 6-9 months and how to stay ahead of the curve.

Q: Are you ready to learn how to be a better recruiter in the age of AI? If yes, this one is for you.

It’s time to #DoTheThing!

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Show notes available with all links mentioned here:https://www.thesimplifiers.com/posts/361-how-to-be-a-better-recruiter-in-the-age-of-ai---with-krista-tan