Happy One Year Birthday to the Sustainable Productivity Podcast! This episode recaps how we got started, the data recap of year one, plus what is next for the Sustainable Productivity podcast as Susan brings this project to a close.

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This episode introduces a (potentially) recurring topic - a headline roundup, specifically productivity headlines this time. Does this sounds familiar: you open your phone or email and there are headlines coming at you. What is click bait and what is evidence based? How do you know what to invest in and what to dismiss? You are way too busy to waste time on hype, so this type of episode is here to sift through the noise to help you find solid recommendations to help you live a more sustainably productive life. 

Here is what you can expect in this episode:

1. How to work less, live more, and be more effective - advice from 1906
2. The ultimate approach to boost your productivity... really?
3. Dr Perlow and her quiet hours

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Meditation is a burnout balm - a way to get still to get going. We often hear messages of rise and grind, get up and get after it, be a goal getter.  But I want to suggest an easier, softer way of learning to be in the world. Because you can learn a new way. Well being can be learned. It is not something you have or don’t. You can cultivate it different ways and the path we often do not choose is stillness. 

Here is what you can expect to hear on the episode:

1. What the research says about meditation and burnout prevention / recovery
2. Meditation to soothe mental, emotional, and physical pain
3. A mindfulness meditation to overcome procrastination

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Sustainable Sue listeners sure love books! These Literary Life Lately episodes are all about books. These are always a big hit and are some of the downloaded of all episodes. Packed with more recommendations than any episode before it, you will surely find something to add to your To Be Read list.

Here is what you can expect in this episode:

1. The breakdown of Susan's 2023 reading year - total number read and abandoned plus the most popular book of the year
2. 2024 reading plans, goals and projects
3. Twenty-one books, plus two more series, discussed giving you over fifty books to consider for your next read

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Establishing and nurturing creativity as a spiritual practice can be a balm to a burned out soul. On this episode you will get to eavesdrop on a conversation between friends about cultivating creativity, where creativity intersects spirituality, and how to do that while still paying the bills. Chip has been a chaplain and school headmaster. He is an author, a creative, and refers to himself as Susan's “unofficial chaplain,” which is exactly right. We can’t wait for you to meet Chip Bristol. 

Here is what you can expect to hear on the episode:

1. Susan will introduce you to her "unofficial chaplain"
2. Creative blocks and the tapes running in our heads
3. The argument for why everyone is creative and everyone is spiritual

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Today’s topic is more than just how or why to declutter. You will be pleasantly surprised to find most - if not all - things on today's episode are projects that can be decluttered in a day. These are quick hits - some maybe even 5 minutes start to finish. Once you have acted on your slump with these quick hits, you might find you have energy and inspiration to keep going. And if not, hey at least your linens shelf is in order! 

Download a checklist at this link to keep handy to refer to as you knock out these quick hits!

Here is what you can expect in this episode:

1. What happened to this week's glimmer
2. Why short declutter projects are sometimes a better choice
3. Extra credit for each item to help keep you organized, plus an 11th bonus quick hit

Get the declutter checklist to guide you at this link.

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The close of one year and start of another often makes us reflective and in a goal setting frame of mind. Where did we spend our time, how do we feel about that, and where do we want to go. While dreaming is of course part of goal setting, it does not end there. Goal setting does not have to be a cold, remote robotic process. Learn what questions to ask to improve your chances to creating that life you really want.

Here is what you can expect to hear on the episode:

1. Quarterly check in on Susan's goals - including specific questions you can ask yourself about your progress
2. Goal setting 101 - less about SMART goals and more about practical steps to get where you want to be
3. Repeatable action steps that apply to any goal you can dream

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My wish for you as we close out 2023 with this episode is that you notice what makes YOU happy and fulfilled. I know you are accomplished and busy. May you find peace and contentment as well. This short episode comes out on Christmas Day 2023. So many of you are moms who get overlooked on Christmas. I see you and want to suggest some guiltless gifts you can give yourself.

Here is what you can expect to hear on the episode:

1. Who benefits from you giving yourself gifts
2. Ways to find out what gifts you would even like to have
3. Free guiltless gifts you can give yourself TODAY - no shopping or wrapping needed

Full show notes can be found ⁠at this link⁠.

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