Episode 74: Stay Organized with My Task-Tracking Google Sheet

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a simple but powerful tool I use to stay organized and on track with my podcasting workflow: my task-tracking Google Sheet. This system helps me manage everything from podcast creation to social media posts, emails, and YouTube versions of my episodes—and it can easily be adapted to your own projects or goals.

I’ll walk you through how I’ve structured my Google Sheet to break down tasks into clear categories, use color-coding for organization, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks. If you’ve ever struggled with staying organized or keeping track of deadlines, this episode will help you simplify your process and stay focused.

Grab your FREE customizable Google Sheet here!

✨ More Free Resources

Explore practical ways to nurture your creative energy and maintain wellness with my Creative Empowerment Sampler — a gentle, actionable guide anyone can use.

Reset your energy and support recovery from burnout with my short, reflective Burnout RESET Guide — simple steps you can use right away.

Got thoughts or feedback? Tap here to send me a quick note—I’d love to hear from you!

Support the show

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• Beat blocks. Find flow. Start creating: Creative Empowerment Sampler
• Restore energy & balance: Burnout RESET Guide
• Nurture YOUR creative life: Creative Empowerment Coaching
• Get inspired with a book: 🌻 Kaleidoscope Of The Heart: A Poetry and Lyrics Collection or 🎹 Start Piano: What You Need For Successful Learning!

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Note: Episode 72, Turning Struggles into Stepping Stones, was originally scheduled for April 1. It has now been rescheduled to air on April 15, 2025.

In Ep. 72, I share how struggles can actually become stepping stones for happiness. It’s all about shifting your mindset and seeing challenges as opportunities for personal growth. I discuss how embracing obstacles with the right attitude can lead to a stronger, more fulfilled life.

I also share my poem How to Feel the Sun from Kaleidoscope of the Heart: A Poetry and Lyrics Collection—a piece that encourages us to find strength within, even in the darkest times. This poem, like many in the book, is a reminder that we have the power to transform adversity into a source of light.

If you’re facing a challenge, this episode will remind you that your struggles have the power to push you toward a greater version of yourself. You’ve got the potential to turn every obstacle into a stepping stone for growth and happiness.

Reflective Questions for You:

• What challenges are you reframing as an opportunity for growth right now?
• How do you shift your mindset when life feels overwhelming?
• What small shift can you make today to look at your struggles in a new light and move forward?

✨ Free Resources

Explore practical ways to nurture your creative energy and maintain wellness with my Creative Empowerment Sampler — a gentle, actionable guide anyone can use.

Reset your energy and support recovery from burnout with my short, reflective Burnout RESET Guide — simple steps you can use right away.

Got thoughts or feedback? Tap here to send me a quick note—I’d love to hear from you!

Support the show

Connect with Jenny Leigh:

• Beat blocks. Find flow. Start creating: Creative Empowerment Sampler
• Restore energy & balance: Burnout RESET Guide
• Nurture YOUR creative life: Creative Empowerment Coaching
• Get inspired with a book: 🌻 Kaleidoscope Of The Heart: A Poetry and Lyrics Collection or 🎹 Start Piano: What You Need For Successful Learning!

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**Episode 72, Turning Struggles into Stepping Stones, and Episode 73, Three Simple Shifts for Piano Practice Consistency, have swapped air dates. Episode 73  aired on April 1, 2025.**

Episode 73: 3 Simple Shifts for Piano Practice Consistency

Struggling to stay consistent with your piano practice? In this episode, I share three simple mindset shifts that can transform how you approach practice—helping you build lasting habits and make real progress, whether you’re a beginner or returning after a break.

You’ll learn how to:
🎹 Embrace imperfection over perfection, freeing yourself from frustration.
🎹 Break practice into smaller, manageable chunks for steady improvement.
🎹 Focus on consistency, not duration, to create a sustainable practice routine.

I also share a segment from one of my earlier talks with additional tips on overcoming mindset hurdles that might be holding you back.

Reflective Questions:
✅ Which mindset shift resonates with you the most?
✅ How can you apply one of these shifts to your next practice session?
✅ What small change could make your practice feel more achievable?

I’d love to hear your thoughts! Share your takeaways in a review or connect with me in the New and Returning Piano Learners Facebook Group!

Resources:

📚 Start Piano: What You Need for Successful Learning: Build strong piano habits with my comprehensive guide. Get your copy here!

🎵 Essential Piano Basics Course: Launching January 6! Learn more and be ready to enroll.

🎹 🎁 Piano Strategies Bundle: Download this free collection of tools to build consistent piano progress.

Got thoughts or feedback? Tap here to send me a quick note—I’d love to hear from you!

Support the show

Connect with Jenny Leigh:

• Beat blocks. Find flow. Start creating: Creative Empowerment Sampler
• Restore energy & balance: Burnout RESET Guide
• Nurture YOUR creative life: Creative Empowerment Coaching
• Get inspired with a book: 🌻 Kaleidoscope Of The Heart: A Poetry and Lyrics Collection or 🎹 Start Piano: What You Need For Successful Learning!

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UPDATE: New Date for the Creativity Panel Event!

Our Creativity Panel Event: The Creativity & Wellness Connection was rescheduled to April 21, 2025. Listen to the podcast version of this insightful discussion in Episode 75: The Creativity & Wellness Connection.

In Episode 71: Boosting Your Creative Flow for Wellness  & Fulfillment, I share strategies to enhance your creative flow, overcome blocks, and support overall wellness. You’ll also get a preview of insights from the Creativity & Wellness Connection Panel, featuring diverse creative women sharing how they sustain flow, navigate challenges, and maintain inspiration. We also share the importance of creative wellness practices for overcoming burnout, boosting mental health, and fostering a sense of fulfillment. 

Catch The Creativity & Wellness Connection Episode 75  to inspire your creative flow and learn strategies for overcoming creative blocks and burnout.

✨ Ready to Explore or Reconnect with Your Creativity?✨
Whether you’re creatively curious or facing blocks, my 3-month Creative Empowerment Coaching Program offers focused, personalized support to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. 

Apply now at YourCreativeChord.com/workwithme to take your next step toward empowered, inspired living.✨🌻

Got thoughts or feedback? Tap here to send me a quick note—I’d love to hear from you!

Support the show

Connect with Jenny Leigh:

• Beat blocks. Find flow. Start creating: Creative Empowerment Sampler
• Restore energy & balance: Burnout RESET Guide
• Nurture YOUR creative life: Creative Empowerment Coaching
• Get inspired with a book: 🌻 Kaleidoscope Of The Heart: A Poetry and Lyrics Collection or 🎹 Start Piano: What You Need For Successful Learning!

SUBSCRIBE to Your Creative Chord on Apple or Spotify! Please rate and review—it helps others find creative inspiration, too!

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In Episode 70 of Your Creative Chord, '5 Simple Strategies to Get Organized & Achieve Your Goals,' I’m sharing simple yet powerful organizational strategies to help you boost your creativity and productivity. If you struggle with focus, procrastination, or perfectionism, this episode is for you.

I’ll walk you through how organizing your tasks and aligning them with your values can clear mental clutter and make room for creative flow. You’ll hear practical tips on prioritizing your tasks, using the 80/20 rule to maximize impact, and leveraging time-blocking and batching to reduce overwhelm. Plus, I’ll share how I use a simple Google Sheet to keep track of everything!

By the end of the episode, you’ll have actionable strategies to simplify your workflow, overcome obstacles, and reignite your creative energy. These tools will help you stay focused, get more done, and move forward with your creative goals—without burning out.

Download my free customizable Google Sheet here.

✨ Ready to Explore or Reconnect with Your Creativity?✨
 Whether you’re creatively curious, facing blocks, or ready to build lasting momentum, my 3-month Creative Empowerment Coaching Program offers focused, personalized support to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

Apply now at YourCreativeChord.com/workwithme to take the next committed step toward empowered, inspired living.✨🌻

Got thoughts or feedback? Tap here to send me a quick note—I’d love to hear from you!

Support the show

Connect with Jenny Leigh:

• Beat blocks. Find flow. Start creating: Creative Empowerment Sampler
• Restore energy & balance: Burnout RESET Guide
• Nurture YOUR creative life: Creative Empowerment Coaching
• Get inspired with a book: 🌻 Kaleidoscope Of The Heart: A Poetry and Lyrics Collection or 🎹 Start Piano: What You Need For Successful Learning!

SUBSCRIBE to Your Creative Chord on Apple or Spotify! Please rate and review—it helps others find creative inspiration, too!

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Reignite Your Creativity: My Proven Formula

In this episode, I reveal my Proven Formula to help you reignite your creativity and tap into your full creative potential. If you’re feeling stuck or lacking inspiration, I’ll guide you through simple yet powerful steps to get back into your creative flow.

You’ll learn:

• How to break free from creative blocks using a proven system designed to nurture your ideas.
• Actionable steps to overcome self-doubt and fear, and reignite your passion for creativity.
• Tips for creating a sustainable routine that supports ongoing creative energy.

🎨 If you enjoyed this, you’ll love Episode 75, covering my special Creativity Panel Event where seven top experts share their best strategies for creative flow and wellness.

✨ Ready to Explore or Reconnect with Your Creativity?✨
 Whether you’re creatively curious, facing blocks, or ready to build lasting momentum, my 3-month Creative Empowerment Coaching Program offers focused, personalized support to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

Apply now at YourCreativeChord.com/workwithme to take the next committed step toward empowered, inspired living.✨🌻

Got thoughts or feedback? Tap here to send me a quick note—I’d love to hear from you!

Support the show

Connect with Jenny Leigh:

• Beat blocks. Find flow. Start creating: Creative Empowerment Sampler
• Restore energy & balance: Burnout RESET Guide
• Nurture YOUR creative life: Creative Empowerment Coaching
• Get inspired with a book: 🌻 Kaleidoscope Of The Heart: A Poetry and Lyrics Collection or 🎹 Start Piano: What You Need For Successful Learning!

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Ep 68: Turning Life's Challenges Into Creative Power
In this episode, I dive into the concept of anti-fragility—how embracing life’s challenges can actually make us stronger and more creative. Instead of just surviving obstacles, we’ll explore how to thrive and transform them into powerful opportunities for growth.

🎧 What you’ll discover in this episode:

• How challenges can be reframed as stepping stones for creative empowerment
• Personal stories about how struggles like stage fright and financial setbacks became opportunities for growth
• Simple strategies to build strength through adversity

✨ Free Resource: If you’d like to explore practical ways to nurture your creative energy while maintaining wellness, download my Creative Empowerment Sampler. Based on my Inspirational Bookmark Trio concepts for resetting and nurturing your creative energy, and tapping into your flow with my proven formula, it's a gentle, actionable guide anyone can use.

✨ Ready to Explore or Reconnect with Your Creativity?✨
 Whether you’re creatively curious, facing blocks, or ready to build lasting momentum, my 3-month Creative Empowerment Coaching Program offers focused, personalized support to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

Apply now at YourCreativeChord.com/workwithme to take the next committed step toward empowered, inspired living.✨🌻

Got thoughts or feedback? Tap here to send me a quick note—I’d love to hear from you!

Support the show

Connect with Jenny Leigh:

• Beat blocks. Find flow. Start creating: Creative Empowerment Sampler
• Restore energy & balance: Burnout RESET Guide
• Nurture YOUR creative life: Creative Empowerment Coaching
• Get inspired with a book: 🌻 Kaleidoscope Of The Heart: A Poetry and Lyrics Collection or 🎹 Start Piano: What You Need For Successful Learning!

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In Episode 67, 2 Powerful Strategies To Speed Up Your Piano Progress, I share two piano practice strategies that can transform your piano momentum and enjoyment. One focuses on goal-driven practice, and the other takes a more meditative, slow-down approach—borrowed from piano educator Bob Ross (not the artist!). Which one will help you most, or will you combine both? Tune in to discover how these methods can make your practice more balanced and effective.

🎧 Piano Strategies Bundle: Download this free collection of tools to help new and returning learners set up a solid piano foundation, practice effectively, avoid common blocks, and make steady musical progress. Includes practice trackers, curated podcast episodes with mindset and practice strategies, plus a combined resource list of methods and teachers.

🎹 Essential Piano Basics Course: Opening January 6, 2026! Learn how to establish a strong foundational setup, practice effectively, avoid mistakes and plateaus, and steadily progress at the piano with clear guidance based on 30 years of teaching experience and my Start Piano: What You Need For Successful Learning book.

Got thoughts or feedback? Tap here to send me a quick note—I’d love to hear from you!

Support the show

Connect with Jenny Leigh:

• Beat blocks. Find flow. Start creating: Creative Empowerment Sampler
• Restore energy & balance: Burnout RESET Guide
• Nurture YOUR creative life: Creative Empowerment Coaching
• Get inspired with a book: 🌻 Kaleidoscope Of The Heart: A Poetry and Lyrics Collection or 🎹 Start Piano: What You Need For Successful Learning!

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In this episode, I share the #1 key to your piano progress—it's more essential than other factors you might think are more important! If you've been eager to start or feel stuck in your piano momentum, this episode will help you get back on track. Tune in to find out how to make real progress!

🎧 Piano Strategies Bundle: Download this free collection of tools to help new and returning learners set up a solid piano foundation, practice effectively, avoid common blocks, and make steady musical progress. Includes practice trackers, curated podcast episodes with mindset and practice strategies, plus a combined resource list of methods and teachers.

🎹 Essential Piano Basics Course: Opening January 6, 2026! Learn how to establish a strong foundational setup, practice effectively, avoid mistakes and plateaus, and steadily progress at the piano with clear guidance based on 30 years of teaching experience and my Start Piano: What You Need For Successful Learning book.

Got thoughts or feedback? Tap here to send me a quick note—I’d love to hear from you!

Support the show

Connect with Jenny Leigh:

• Beat blocks. Find flow. Start creating: Creative Empowerment Sampler
• Restore energy & balance: Burnout RESET Guide
• Nurture YOUR creative life: Creative Empowerment Coaching
• Get inspired with a book: 🌻 Kaleidoscope Of The Heart: A Poetry and Lyrics Collection or 🎹 Start Piano: What You Need For Successful Learning!

SUBSCRIBE to Your Creative Chord on Apple or Spotify! Please rate and review—it helps others find creative inspiration, too!

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Discover how small, focused practice sessions can unlock your piano potential. In this episode, I share the incremental practice strategy—a proven method for turning specific trouble spots into musical triumphs, solidifying consistency, and making greater piano progress, even with limited time. Learn how to target trouble spots, maximize your practice routine, and build momentum toward your musical goals.

🎧 Piano Strategies Bundle: Download this free collection of tools to help new and returning learners set up a solid piano foundation, practice effectively, avoid common blocks, and make steady musical progress. Includes practice trackers, curated podcast episodes with mindset and practice strategies, plus a combined resource list of methods and teachers.

🎹 Essential Piano Basics Course: Opening January 6, 2026! Learn how to establish a strong foundational setup, practice effectively, avoid mistakes and plateaus, and steadily progress at the piano with clear guidance based on 30 years of teaching experience and my Start Piano: What You Need For Successful Learning book.

Got thoughts or feedback? Tap here to send me a quick note—I’d love to hear from you!

Support the show

Connect with Jenny Leigh:

• Beat blocks. Find flow. Start creating: Creative Empowerment Sampler
• Restore energy & balance: Burnout RESET Guide
• Nurture YOUR creative life: Creative Empowerment Coaching
• Get inspired with a book: 🌻 Kaleidoscope Of The Heart: A Poetry and Lyrics Collection or 🎹 Start Piano: What You Need For Successful Learning!

SUBSCRIBE to Your Creative Chord on Apple or Spotify! Please rate and review—it helps others find creative inspiration, too!

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