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193: How to Tackle Calendar Clutter and Ditch the Overwhelm w/ Laurie Palau

Release Date: 04/30/2024

205: [Client Stories] How to Simplify Your Vacation and Still Do a Ton

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FOMO is real, especially when our vacations are too short and we want to make the most of every moment. But cramming too much into your itinerary could cause you to unintentionally have a stressful trip, which we of course don’t want. There's solid evidence that simplifying your vacation plans can actually enhance your experience, as I share on this episode with four real-world case studies from my clients, highlighting key decisions that affected the ease of their vacations. From making tough choices to cut out exciting activities to optimizing itineraries for simplicity, and to realizing...

204: The Only Flight Booking Tip You Need

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It’s time to tackle the million-dollar question everyone has: When should you book your flights? With all the noise out there about the best time to snag airfare, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and question yourself. And let’s be honest – once you’re set on a vacation, you want those flights booked pronto. But can you book them “too early”? What if prices drop later? How do you know if you’re paying more than you should? How can you snag one of these airfare sales? Today, I’m cutting through the clutter and sharing the one essential tip you need to feel confident about...

203: Enneagram Arrows: The Path to a More Fulfilling Vacation w/ Jackie Brewster

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At the heart of our podcast is the desire to enhance your life and happiness through self-awareness and travel experiences, which is why I’m so passionate about the Enneagram. I’m joined on this episode by the fun and relatable Enneagram Coach, Jackie Brewster, who is helping us see how understanding the Enneagram can make our vacations more fulfilling. In previous episodes, I introduced you to the Enneagram through the Enneagram Travel Style series, aiming to help you identify your Enneagram type or travel style. But today, we're taking it up a notch. Jackie introduces us to the...

202: How to Have Your Best Vacation Yet

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Just imagine yourself coming back to work and telling your colleagues: “That was my best vacation yet.” It’s quite a prestigious label to give to a vacation, and one that might feel like a pipe dream that would only happen if all of the stars aligned just right. And while I definitely believe there is always a reason for every twist and turn on a vacation experience, our best vacation yet usually doesn’t happen when entirely left to chance. With some intentional planning, awarding this title to your next vacation is an easier achievement than you might think, and I’m here to guide...

201: My #1 Hack for Having a Stress-Free Vacation

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We all want our vacations to be stress-free, but it’s actually pretty common that vacations don’t feel that way. Sure, air travel delays or grumpy travel companions are often top contenders for the main cause of stress on a trip, but if we’re being honest, sometimes the stress is self-inflicted, thanks to a common blind spot in our vacation planning. But there is ONE hack that will help you uncover this blind spot and make sure that your vacation plans are as stress-free as possible. This is the must-hear tip as you start planning your next big vacation, because I promise, you will feel...

200: A Road Map // What To Listen to Next

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THIS IS A CAN’T-MISS EPISODE!! THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE!!! On this milestone 200th episode, I’m laying out a road map for what to listen to next. This episode and the below summary and guide with episode numbers and links will help you “shop” our podcast to find the next best content for you, organized by topic! WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE YOU CAN’T TRAVEL MORE STRATEGIES/ACTIONS TO TRAVEL MORE When Your Career Is Holding You Back: When Money Is Holding You Back: When You Just Can’t Get the Vacation Planned: FEELING HAPPIER Practical/Execution ...

199: How to Ditch Work Stress Before and After a Vacation

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Feeling overwhelmed by the stress leading up to your vacation? Are you already dreading what awaits you at work once you return? Have you found yourself questioning if the time off is even "worth it"? I intimately know what pre-vacation and post-vacation stress feels like, but I have come out on the other side and learned that it doesn’t have to be that way. Feeling stressed before and after a vacation is not a given, so I’m sharing two essential strategies to help you smoothly transition in and out of a vacation, so you can truly enjoy your well-deserved break from work. LISTEN BACK:...

198: Travel Tips for Seeing the Northern Lights

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Is witnessing the magical Northern Lights on your bucket list? If so, that probably means you live far away from where you would have the best chance of seeing them, which means you would have to make a special trip to achieve this dream. There’s a lot to consider when planning a vacation with the main goal of seeing the northern lights, since the natural phenomenon is never guaranteed, but in this episode, I’ve got your back with the must-know essentials for planning your aurora adventure. We’ll start with the single biggest tip you need to know for a chance at success, followed by...

197: How Traveling With Different Enneagram Types Makes Your Vacation Better w/ Christa Hardin

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Traveling with other unique humans can sometimes feel like navigating a maze of personalities, preferences, and expectations. But fear not! In this episode, I'm joined by the insightful and delightful Christa Hardin, an Enneagram and Relationship expert, who is helping us see how understanding the Enneagram can enhance our vacations with our beloved-but-different travel companions. You might remember our Enneagram Travel Style series, where we dove into the vacation tendencies of each Enneagram type. But today, we're taking it up a notch. Christa introduces us to the concept of Enneagram...

196: Learn These Phrases in the Language Before Your Trip

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So you have this amazing destination on your bucket list, but let's be real – learning an entire foreign language before your trip is probably not gonna happen. And that's totally okay! But I’m likely not the first person to tell you that picking up a few key phrases in the local language can make a world of difference. From helping you order at restaurants and finding your way to that off-the-beaten-path spot, to enhancing your interactions with locals and making you feel more at home, I’m here to help you focus on the essential phrases with the biggest bang for your buck. We're...

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Yours truly has been on a decluttering rampage for a solid year now, and let me tell you, it's been life-changing.

That's why I'm super pumped to have brought Laurie Palau, my go-to decluttering expert from Simply B Organized, onto the show. We're diving deep into one area where clutter and overwhelm love to hang out: our calendars.

Laurie and I are getting down and dirty with all things calendar, to-do lists, and prioritization and Laurie's got some killer tactical advice that I know will get your gears turning.

If you feel like you never have a minute to yourself, or if your days are just one big chaotic blur, or if your calendar feels like it's calling all the shots, this episode is for you. I'm hoping our chat and Laurie's wisdom light a fire under you to make a change and get out of the pit of overwhelm.

LEARN MORE FROM LAURIE:

Check out Laurie’s FREE organizing resources

Connect w/ Laurie on Instagram

Listen to the This Organized Life Podcast

LISTEN BACK:

Episode 05: How to Turn the Overwhelm to Happy

Episode 39: Taking Back Your Time w/ Life Coach Melody Woolford

Episode 146: How Seasonal Planning Could Help With Overwhelm

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