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If you’re ready to learn how to go deeper with less, this is the episode for you!

When you hear about going deeper with less, don’t you just feel better? It opens up the idea of possibilities even in a world where all of us are overwhelmed with things to do both personally and professionally. If you’re not careful, everything you need to do can leave your mind spinning! This is why it’s so important that we are intentional about going deeper with less.

In today’s episode, you’ll learn all about my intentional three-step system for going deeper with less. Here are the three steps you’ll hear about:

• Reflect. Sit down with your thoughts in a quiet space and answer this question: “Do I really need all of this?”
• Refresh. When you’re going deeper with less, you need to refresh both your mind and spirit. Take time to relax, whatever that means to you!
• Recommit! If you’re going to go deeper with less, you need to recommit to what you’re going to go deeper with.

Tune in to learn more about this system and each of the three steps, as well as my strategies for making sure that I get the most out of my books, some powerful opportunities for you, how going deeper with less can simplify your life, why it’s so important to take time for yourself, and more!

In This Episode:

[00:46] - Jevonnah welcomes listeners to episode 7 of the podcast, and shares her appreciation for listeners.

[01:15] - We hear more about what Jevonnah will explore in this episode. Jevonnah then gives a shout-out to a listener who left a review for the podcast!

[03:01] - Jevonnah talks about just why it’s so important to be intentional about going deeper with less.

[04:00] - We hear Jevonnah’s three-step system. The first step is to reflect and create mental bandwidth for yourself.

[05:53] - Be selective and reflect on whether you really need all the things you have, Jevonnah urges.

[07:13] - Jevonnah shares a practice that she does that involves labeling books.

[08:21] - Part of going deeper with less means not looking at the grass on the other side.

[09:27] - The second step in Jevonnah’s three-step system is to refresh.

[10:44] - The third and final step in Jevonnah’s system is to recommit.

[11:39] - Jevonnah takes a moment to go back and review each of the three steps in her system. She then talks about what she knows about you, her listener.

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Let’s talk about how to have patience under stress as you build your business. Stress affects all of us! Whether you’re building a business or not, you’ve experienced it and you know about it. Before we go on, let me just clarify that there’s good stress and bad stress. Good stress, for example, is when you put your body through a workout.

Bad stress is when you’re burned out and feel like you need to take a nap for an entire month. It’s when it feels like you’ve been going and going, and it never ends. And that’s what I’ll be talking about today. I’ve been there, and I want to help you learn to have patience, do self-care routines, and slow down as you build this business.

Lots of people want to microwave a business and get it done in four simple steps. But that’s not reality. Building a business takes time, focused intensity, hard work, consistency, and getting a lot of “no”s. So give yourself time, and re-energize yourself during the process! Ready for some ideas on how to do this?

1. Slow down!
2. Take a nap.
3. Meet a friend for coffee.
4. Take time to do nothing.
5. Play with children in your circle.
6. Listen to relaxing music.
7. Go for a walk.
8. Take a bath.

You can thrive, flourish, and be re-energized, even during seasons of stress and burnout. And you have time for what you prioritize. If you don’t prioritize yourself, of course you’ll never have time!

In This Episode:

[00:46] - Jevonnah welcomes listeners to today’s episode, which is all about having patience under stress as you build your business.

[01:19] - We learn about the difference between good stress and bad stress.

[02:59] - Building a successful business takes time, Jevonnah points out, and talks about other factors that you need to be successful.

[04:23] - Jevonnah explains why it’s so important not to take a “no” personally.

[05:26] - We learn about Jevonnah’s powerful tips for re-energizing and de-stressing while building your business.

[07:22] - A member of the community recommends calling a friend for coffee, or sitting to do nothing.

[08:11] - Jevonnah talks about music that she found that helps her relax and de-stress.

[08:55] - We hear some inspirational words about thriving during times of stress and burnout.

[10:24] - Jevonnah takes a moment to pray with listeners, and shares some powerful closing thoughts.

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Today I walk you through 4-ways to reduce stress. Sound like a topic you need? If you’re a small business owner, stay at home parent, or simply have a stressful job, this episode is for you! Listen in for some quick tips on relaxing your mind and body.

What are those 4 tips for reducing stress? First, get moving! Exercise has many fantastic benefits and stress reduction is one of the best. Get social! Talking with others and connecting is extremely beneficial for the body and mind. Get laughing! Science has proven that laughing can reduce pain and helps release hormones that reduce stress. Get away! Taking a vacation and getting away from your normal environment helps to rejuvenate the soul.

Per Dr. Phil McGraw, there are three external factors that we can trace that show us how we became the person we are today. Listen in and then contemplate what these factors are for you. Write them down and get very specific.

1. 10 defining moments.
2. 7 critical choices.
3. 5 pivotal people.

Work these stress-reducing tips into your routine! How do you reduce stress in your life? While you’re focusing on reducing stress, journal on the things that have brought you to where you are today. Let me know what your moments are!

In This Episode:

[00:46] - Welcome back to the show! Ready to learn how to reduce stress? 

[02:07] - Jevonnah shares the inspiration for this topic and why it is so important.

[02:37] - Jevonnah paints a very stressful picture of what could be a typical day for a business owner.

[03:15] - 25% of small business owners report being stressed for most of the day.

[03:34] - Get moving! Activity is extremely important to stress reduction.

[05:05] - Talk, socialize, put yourself around others! Be intentional about it.

[06:05] - Laugh. Big, huge, belly laughs.

[07:01] - Take a vacation. Getting away rejuvenates your soul.

[08:05] - Hear why learning to relax helps you manage the problems in your life.

[08:42] - Learn the three types of external factors that have helped you become who you are. 

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Let’s talk about transitions. To get to the heart of the matter, I’ll explore this topic through my own personal story of my move from California to Alabama. Whether you’re transitioning between physical locations (like I did), or your transition is related to a relationship or mindset, I hope this episode helps you get through the process with grace.

The word of the Lord will last forever, but heaven and earth will pass away. We have to embrace change, and the fact that transition is a natural part of life and of living. That doesn’t make it easy, though, which is why I want to go into depth about this topic!

When I moved from California to Alabama, I missed my family and loved ones, not to mention my home. And that’s okay! No matter what transition you’re going through, it’s okay for it to be difficult to give up what you’ve been used to. And it took me a few years to really make the adjustment. Transition isn’t a sprint; you need to give yourself time.

If there’s one thing I could ask of you regarding transitions, it would be this: have the courage to make big moves! I don’t only mean literal, physical moves from one place to another, but also big moves in your life and your mindset. One way to make this easier is by nurturing and developing your relationships and friendships so that you have people to share with and to support you through tough times.

Tune into the episode to learn more about all of this, as well as my top three tips for transitions! these tips are particularly for physical transitions like my move from California to Alabama, but they may resonate in a different way in your life.

In This Episode:

[00:51] - Jevonnah welcomes listeners to the episode, which is all about transitions.

[01:54] - The one constant in life is change, Jevonnah points out.

[03:21] - Jevonnah begins digging into the meat of the episode, talking about her own experience with transitioning from California to Alabama.

[05:21] - We learn about the importance of giving yourself time to get used to a transition.

[07:36] - Jevonnah asks listeners to be courageous enough to make big moves in your mindset.

[09:00] - We hear the first of three tips for transitions, especially transitions from one physical location to another (like Jevonnah’s move).

[10:28] - Jevonnah explains that her second tip for transitions is to get immersed.

[12:21] - The third of Jevonnah’s tips is to protect your confidence and your mindset, and not let negativity contaminate your new growth.

[14:10] - Jevonnah recommends the book Free to Dream by Charles E. Blake Sr.

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