Joyfully Managed Life
Episodes
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October 30, 2024
13. How to Say No in Any Situation
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 […]
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October 30, 2024
12. Act on Your Urge to be Generous
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 […]
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October 24, 2024
11. How to find if you have any unclaimed property
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 […]
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October 4, 2024
10. Why I love having a walking pad under my desk
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, Jessica Eastman Stewart discusses the rising trend of standing desks and walking pads in the contemporary workplace and home office setting. She outlines the prevalence of standing desks and adjustable risers as a healthier alternative to prolonged sitting sessions. The episode further delves into integrating walking […]
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October 4, 2024
9. Planning your week and adjusting when things shift
In the latest episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, Jessica Eastman Stewart discusses the importance and art of planning your week. She emphasizes that while the unexpected may arise, planning ahead gives us greater flexibility and helps in focusing on the most critical tasks with less stress and better productivity. Jessica shares her strategy […]
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October 4, 2024
8. Five household products you might want to replace
In her recent episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, Jessica Eastman Stewart shares how switching to tablet or strip alternatives for household chores has made life easier, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly for her family. Discussing laundry detergent, hand soap, windshield washer fluid, surface spray, and dishwasher pods, Jessica reveals how these changes have simplified […]
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October 4, 2024
7. A strategy for when you’re anxious
In the podcast episode, Jessica Eastman Stewart discusses a strategy for managing worries and risks by asking three crucial questions: What is the worst-case scenario? What is the probable outcome? And what could be the best-case scenario? She emphasizes this approach’s utility by discussing its application in various contexts, from significant life changes to everyday […]
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September 11, 2024
6. Celebration to create habits
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, Jessica Eastman Stewart explores the topic of habit formation, drawing on the work of Stanford University’s BJ Fogg. Fogg’s perspective posits that emotions play a primary role in shaping our habits. His key concept emphasizes the power of celebration in solidifying new habits, suggesting that the […]
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September 11, 2024
5. A quicker way to get through email
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, host Jessica Eastman Stewart discusses a critical strategy to manage a key source of daily stress: email. Focusing on the concept of batching work, Jessica argues that handling emails in organized batches instead of throughout the day aids in efficiency and time management. She also introduces […]
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September 11, 2024
3. Get that bulky trash picked up
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, Jessica Eastman Stewart shares a practical tip for reducing clutter in our homes – making use of local bulky pickup services. Jessica explains that most towns and cities offer this service where large items, that can’t fit into a regular garbage bin, can be collected and […]
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September 11, 2024
4. Use more checklists in your life
In the episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast by Jessica Eastman Stewart, the primary topic of discussion revolves around the value of checklists as a tool for managing stress and enhancing productivity, both in personal and professional life. Jessica extrapolates how checklists, a tool often associated with high-stakes fields like aviation and healthcare, can […]
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September 11, 2024
2. Avoid getting lost
In this episode of “The Joyfully Managed Life,” host Jessica Eastman Stewart discusses the usefulness of offline maps on Google Maps and Apple Maps. She emphasizes the benefits of downloading these maps while connected to Wi-Fi to ensure uninterrupted navigation regardless of cell signal strength. Jessica also gives a detailed, easy-to-understand breakdown of how to […]
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September 11, 2024
1. Stop deciding things over and over again
In this episode of the Joyfully Managed Life podcast, host Jessica Eastman Stewart introduces her audiences to a concept that can significantly reduce daily stress: deciding once and sticking to it. She encourages listeners to make a single decision about certain aspects of their daily lives to prevent decision fatigue, giving examples from her life […]