The Peaceful Productivity Podcast

If you are new to business, or if you are looking to develop your financial acumen, this is the episode for you.When you are an entrepreneur, you wear many hats... From employee to CEO, from Sales Manager to Chief Financial Officer.We can't be an expert in everything. But we CAN build a team of trusted advisors that can help us to develop those skills and grow our business at the same time. One of the most important advisors to help you build your financial acumen is the CPA you choose for your business.Don't wait until tax time! There are many opportunities to save time, money, and stress right at the beginning of your business.To access your free guide "10 Questions to Ask Your CPA", please visit my website:www.FinancialWellnessCoach.ca/Free ResourcesConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

When you are running a business, there's a lot to juggle... It's easy to get overwhelmed. I've noticed that the biggest problem with overwhelm is that it causes us to become very reactive. We just focus on what's right in front of us and we lose sight of the bigger picture. Which of course just makes the problem worse.In today's episode, I share two tools that can help you become, and stay, more focused in your business. Please visit my website to sign-up for your free strategy session:www.FinancialWellnessCoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

I think back to a time when I resisted acceptance. What?! That makes no sense. Who resists acceptance... Yep, that's right. This gal.I think I had this idea that if I accepted a situation it meant that I was giving up on changing it. I believed that acceptance and effecting change were mutually exclusive.Which led me to believe that I would be forced to tolerate it, or worse, support or endorse it.If this resonates with you, in this episode I offer a different perspective on acceptance. One that could potentially set you free from the trap of resistance.Please visit my website to sign-up for your free coaching session:www.FinancialWellnessCoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

Are you a new entrepreneur?We know that many new businesses encounter significant obstacles in the first few years of a business that can leave new entrepreneurs discouraged and overwhelmed.So much so that they are tempted to give up.Whether you are at 'the idea stage', have a side hustle, or a full-time business, this episode will highlight the strategies that will help you avoid the top 5 pitfalls encountered by many new entrepreneurs. Please visit my website to sign-up for your free coaching session:www.FinancialWellnessCoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

I can't believe it's the 51st episode of the Peaceful Productivity Podcast already! In celebration, I have put together this special episode highlighting some of the most popular strategies from the first 50 episodes.These highlights include:How to use mindfulness to increase your productivity.How to create more focus and motivation.How to improve your systems.How to create more peace through the practice of self-compassion.I would love to hear which strategies work best for you! Please visit my website to sign-up for your free coaching session:www.FinancialWellnessCoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

The #1 problem for my clients who are business owners and business leaders is in planning their time.They struggle with way too much to do and not nearly enough time to do it. In today's episode, I share my favourite time-saving strategy for getting more done in the time you have available, instead of working long hours outside of your regular work hours trying to get caught up.Discover how shifting your approach around one small aspect of your weekly planning can lead to a dramatic shift in how many hours you are spending on work each week.If you would like to turn these concepts into an actionable strategy, I'll invite you to try a free coaching session. You can find the link on my website:https://financialwellnesscoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

Today I would like to share with you one of the most under-rated tools available in creating your own experience of peaceful productivity.That tool is self-compassion.I have found self-compassion to be so powerful in creating more mindfulness, more acceptance, and in improving my overall mental health.What is really fascinating is that our perception of self-compassion might run counter to traditional theories around motivation, achieving goals, and being productive. In today's episode, I share how self-compassion can actually increase your productivity AND your ability to feel more peaceful in the process.Also in this episode I share some valuable resources, as well as a self-compassion exercise that you can apply today.For more information on developing self-compassion you can also check out Dr. Kristin Neff https://self-compassion.org/ If you would like an opportunity to apply these theories to your own life, I'll invite you to try a free coaching session. You can find the link on my website:https://financialwellnesscoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

In this episode I share the top 10 lessons that I have learned in starting my own business.Some of these things took me a while to learn (and I am still learning!) but I wanted to share these lessons with you in the hopes that they will help you achieve your goals faster, and take more joy in the process.For more strategies on how to make the most of your time, AND feel better in the process, check out my website:https://financialwellnesscoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

Today, I share the insights that have come from working through some of the most common time management questions brought forward by my clients.These questions include the following:1. How do I get more done?2. How do I reduce my stress?3. How do I get organized when my life is so unpredictable?4. How do I find more time for self-care?5. How do I motivate myself to take action?If you have any questions, or if you would like to share your insights, I would love to hear from you:[email protected] more strategies on how to make the most of your time, AND feel better in the process, check out my website:https://financialwellnesscoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

Today, I am grateful to be joined by two of my former colleagues, Shelly Markle and Nicole Kowal, who are sharing their experience in creating a Community of Practice (CoP) around Lean Process Improvement.Together we chat about the benefits of the continuous improvement mindset and the challenges of starting any type of movement at an organization.If you are interested in making a difference, and you are interested in different ways to spark energy around a new way of doing things, this is the episode for you.For more strategies on how to make the most of your time, AND feel better in the process, check out my website:https://financialwellnesscoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

Whether you are looking to create change at your organization, or in your personal life, today I offer 5 concrete actions that you can take to kick of a 'change movement'.I was recently listening to a speech advocating for a change in this person's community and I was reminded of how it really comes down to these 5 actions that spark ALL change.Today I share these actions with you in the context of creating a culture of continuous improvement; however, they can really be applied to any change that you want to make, both at home and in the workplace.I hope you enjoy!For more strategies on how to make the most of your time, AND feel better in the process, check out my website:https://financialwellnesscoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

For anyone feeling stuck or burned out in their career, today I want to pass along an exercise that can help you create more energy around your work. This month we have been talking about a 'continuous improvement' mindset.Today, I dive right into how to create more energy to fuel that mindset.It's powerful.I hope you enjoy!For more strategies on how to make the most of your time, AND feel better in the process, check out my website:https://financialwellnesscoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

Do you ever find yourself feeling negative, even when things are going great? Even worse, do you create a 'negativity sandwich' in which you tell yourself that you shouldn't be negative about being negative. It's like layering negativity on top of negativity.If you find yourself in this spiral of negativity and you are looking for some new ways to interrupt it, this is the episode for you. For more strategies on how to make the most of your time, AND feel better in the process, check out my website:https://financialwellnesscoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

If you are tired of the same old morning routine and you're looking to change it up a bit, this is the episode for you.Maybe you find yourself thinking that you really ought to get up earlier, or get more sleep, but you never seem to get around to making any real changes. Even though you vow that tomorrow will be different, the realities of the day-to-day make it hard to actually make meaningful changes.In fact, when you're in it, it is impossible to make those changes. This is the perfect time to take a step back and look at things more objectively. In this episode, you will get the step-by-step process to improve your morning routine and to make the the real meaningful changes that you want.For more strategies on how to become more productive, and feel better in the process, check out my website:https://financialwellnesscoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

While it might seem counter-intuitive, the most helpful tool that I have found to motivate myself is to pause and listen. I've also noticed that when I am anxious to get started, to take action, to solve all of the problems, the last thing I feel like doing is to taking a moment to check in with myself. To get in touch with my emotional state... What a waste of time!However, more than anything else, this practice of getting to know myself better, has helped me to learn how to cooperate with myself, instead of confront myself. It has helped to silence the inner critic. Over time, it has helped me to choose goals that are more in alignment with my vision for my life. Perhaps the best part is that I now feel more peaceful because I feel pulled in the direction of those goals, instead of pushed. For more strategies on how to become more productive, and feel better in the process, check out my website:https://financialwellnesscoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

This month in the community we are talking about continuous improvement. To kick off the conversation, I would like to start with an exploration of the growth mindset. For the science behind this concept, I highly recommend the book, "Mindset", by Carole Dweck. In this book, the author shares the many benefits of a growth mindset, as well as strategies to develop your own growth mindset. Today in this episode, I share two of my favourite strategies. If you are feeling stuck, this is the episode for you. For more strategies on how to become more productive, and feel better in the process, check out my website:https://financialwellnesscoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

In this final episode in our Money Mindset series, I am talking about developing consistency. I like to think about consistency as a 'mental muscle'. Like going to the gym, developing this muscle requires regular practice and patience. In this episode I offer 2 strategies to help keep you on track and build trust with yourself. For more strategies on how to become more productive, and feel better in the process, check out my website:https://financialwellnesscoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

As I wrap-up our discussion this month on developing an abundant Money Mindset, today's episode is on the Investor's Mindset.I have noticed that the conversation about investing time and money is really a conversation about prioritization... About making conscious decisions about what to do with our time and money to earn the most value in the future.In today's episode I offer a strategy to make those conscious decisions in the most effective way possible.This strategy can help us feel more calm and in control around our schedule and our priorities. From this calm state we are better positioned to create EVEN MORE capacity in our schedule. It's a beautiful cycle of creating calm and capacity. The Money Mindset Class is now in full swing... If you are interested in joining us in the future, visit my website:https://financialwellnesscoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

As I continue our focus this month on developing an abundant Money Mindset, today's episode is on spending money from a place of security.The beautiful thing about the strategies that I talk about today is that they can apply to both spending money AND spending time. The reason why is that the scarcity mindset starts with our thoughts... regardless of the circumstance. When we start to notice these scarcity thoughts, we begin to realize that they apply to many areas of our life, not just around our money.So whether you find yourself feeling scarcity around money or time, I offer 5 strategies for creating more abundance and a sense of security when it comes to spending.The Money Mindset Class is now in full swing... If you are interested in joining us in the future, visit my website:https://financialwellnesscoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

Still on the theme of money mindset, this week I am talking about the 3 reasons why we might avoid asking for money.If you find yourself undervaluing your contribution or afraid to risk rejection, I have been there.What worked for me was creating some beliefs around money that created fueling emotions such as confidence and possibility.Listen in for more on how abundant money beliefs can help you find the confidence to recognize and value the services that you are providing and put you in a position to ask for money with confidence.The Money Mindset Class is now in full swing... If you are interested in joining us in the future, visit my website:https://financialwellnesscoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

This month is dedicated to developing a more abundant money mindset. On that theme, today I am talking about receiving money.Do you find yourself resisting money? Perhaps you are unconsciously believing that you didn't do enough to earn it. You'll know that you are experiencing more of a scarcity mindset when the receipt of compliments, gifts, offers to help, or money are met with resistance. If this resonates with you, today I offer 2 strategies to help you make the shift to a more abundant money mindset which can help you increase your feelings of safety, security, and the capacity for joy. If you would like to join the money mindset class starting soon, check out my website for all of the details:https://financialwellnesscoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

This month in the Peaceful Productivity Community we are going to be studying the money mindset. To kick off this conversation, I wanted to share my favorite strategy for increasing income!The best way that I have found to increase my income is to shift my focus to creating and producing more value.In today's episode, I walk you through how you can apply this strategy to enjoy more effectiveness, more engagement, and more efficiency in your work.Check out my website for more ways to create peaceful productivity in your life.https://financialwellnesscoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

You know the old saying... creating different results requires a different approach.But it can be challenging to figure out what needs to change. Or how.In today's episode, I offer an approach that I use for self-evaluation that can help you better understand what's working and what you want to change, with curiosity instead of judgment.Whether you feel stuck in a rut, overwhelmed, or even ready to take on a new challenge, this approach can help motivate you to take the next step. Check out my website for more ways to create peaceful productivity in your life.https://financialwellnesscoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

Today I welcome a very special guest, Bridget Sampson, to the podcast.Bridget is an Executive Coach who works with leaders on overcoming leadership challenges and creating more of a coaching culture.In this episode, Bridget shares her perspective on some of the big challenges facing leaders today and how she supports their development through the coaching relationship. If you are interested in learning more about creating balance at work, this is the episode for you! Check out my website for more ways to create peaceful productivity in your life.https://financialwellnesscoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

What's a rolling task list?This is a very common method for organizing tasks in which unfinished tasks from the previous day get carried forward to today. Some people find it an effective way to manage their time. For others, they might look at a list of unfinished tasks and find themselves in a state of overwhelm.If this is you, I got you. I want to assure you that overwhelm is not a problem. Feeling overwhelmed is NOT a reflection of your effectiveness.You can feel overwhelmed regardless of the quality of your systems or processes.It's simply another human emotion that comes and goes depending on how you are thinking. So, the question becomes, how do we move through a state of overwhelm, instead of squashing it (and ourselves), or letting it derail us?Join me in today's episode to learn a tool that I find useful in helping me move through overwhelm, while respecting my own needs and limits. Check out my website for more ways to create peaceful productivity in your life.https://financialwellnesscoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

In this episode, I explore the aversion to boredom. Nobody wants to be bored. Boredom feels uncomfortable at best, and like unproductive and empty at worst. No wonder we avoid it at all costs. However...When we take a closer look at the costs of avoiding boredom, we see that the avoidance is actually one of the biggest time wasters. And so we're telling ourselves a bit of a lie... we're telling ourselves that that we are saving time... when really we are just going to great lengths to avoid being bored.It's a false sense of efficiency.False because the shortcuts and the procrastination actually end up costing us more time, not less.In this episode, we explore some unexpected ways to make the most of your time simply by tweaking your perspective on being bored. Check out my website for more ways to create peaceful productivity in your life.https://financialwellnesscoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

Why are we so bad at estimating our time?It turns out that it's not just me. Or you. We all share a tendency to underestimate how much time something is going to take... It's called the planning fallacy. The planning fallacy can be very helpful to understand because understanding it can help us to have more compassion for ourselves when measuring our progress. It can also help us to create plans that are easier to follow.When we have a more realistic view of the path we are going to take, success becomes much easier to achieve.Join me on this episode to learn more about the planning fallacy and some strategies to create a plan that actually works for you. Check out my website for more ways to create peaceful productivity in your life.https://financialwellnesscoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

What do you think about the feeling of anger? What do you think about YOURSELF when you feel angry? Intellectually, we understand that the feeling of anger can be very useful. And like all of our feelings, it can communicate some very valuable information from our inner guidance system. But that first requires us to listen. And yet, in the moment, when we feel angry, or when we observe someone else acting from anger, we might be inclined to judge the feeling as unwarranted, or even frightening. Or worse, we might judge ourselves for feeling angry in the first place.This judgment can lead to unconsciously pushing the feeling aside, which means we never get the chance to understand the message behind it. In today's episode I discuss one of the most misunderstood emotions and how we can tune in to this feeling to use it to better fuel our peaceful productivity. Check out my website for more ways to create peaceful productivity in your life.https://financialwellnesscoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

If you've ever been tasked with organizing a group towards the achievement of a common goal, you've likely asked yourself, 'how do I motivate this group'?In today's episode we are talking about motivation...Both extrinsic motivation and intrinsic motivation. Extrinsically, those things external to us that are motivational, such as rewards and threats, and intrinsically, such as our own internal thoughts and feelings that fuel decisions and action. As we explore both sides of motivation and learn about the fuel for our own motivation, there is the discovery that what motivates us is also what is most likely to motivate others. Check out my website for more ways to create peaceful productivity in your life.https://financialwellnesscoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

In today's episode I explore stored emotions. If you are anything like me, you may have celebrated your ability to keep a calm head during a crisis. You are used to taking care of everyone else and all of the things. You are likely recognized as a problem-solver who gets things done. The ability to park emotions temporarily to get the job done can be very useful.However, as a habit, it can have serious long-term impact on our emotional well-being.Today I explore the effects of stored emotion and how to loop back to these emotions to understand and release them. Check out my website for more ways to create peaceful productivity in your life.https://financialwellnesscoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

This month in the Peaceful Productivity Community we have been talking about increasing our ability to focus. At the beginning of the month, we revisited Chris Bailey's Ted Talk, "How to Get Your Brain to Focus". It is a great presentation on the subject of distractions!It sparked a lot of conversation about how we react to interruptions and how we might even be distracting ourselves with our own suggestions and ideas.In this episode, I offer techniques for identifying the root cause of your self-distraction habit and a process for changing the habit, if and when you decide you want to change it. Check out my website for more ways to create peaceful productivity in your life.https://financialwellnesscoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

I often get asked to share tips on overcoming resistance and procrastination. The most interesting thing about resistance is that it is... to be expected.Everyone experiences it.It doesn't mean anything about you, or your work ethic.And it doesn't HAVE TO lead to procrastination.If you are ever stuck in resistance, check out this episode for an effective method to move through resistance to productivity, without the guilt and frustration. Check out my website for more ways to create peaceful productivity in your life.https://financialwellnesscoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

When we are stuck in perfectionism we are effectively building a 'tower' of over-preparation. Over time, this tower becomes less about accomplishment and more about defending ourselves against criticism. Criticism from others, sure, but really, we are defending ourselves from our own inner critic. We hold ourselves to impossibly high standards and then 'get caught up' in trying to achieve these high standards... never quite achieving.While this tower might be successful in defending ourselves from criticism, it turns out that this tower also defends us against enjoyment and connection. Which, paradoxically, are the two ingredients that we REALLY need to realize progress and accomplishment. So this is where we get stuck.In this episode, I offer some tips on how to interrupt this cycle and start appreciating yourself for all of the things that you are ALREADY doing. Check out my website for more ways to create peaceful productivity in your life.https://financialwellnesscoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

I was recently thinking about how it felt to work on a team where the vision was really clear... How everyone on the team was able to sync their work and all move in the same direction. Contrast that with those situations where the vision wasn't clear. Under those circumstances we all seemed to be going in different directions with very little indication of whether or not we were making any progress. It got me thinking about my own personal vision for my life and how it can also align my efforts and increase my effectiveness. In today's episode, I share some techniques to help you craft your own personal vision statement and how you can make it work for you. Check out my website for more ways to create peaceful productivity in your life.https://financialwellnesscoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

One of my favourite books related to peaceful productivity is "Flow", by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.In the book, he describes the flow state... That 'state of being' in which we are completely immersed in the task at hand. Time seems to lose all meaning. A state in which we are fully present in the moment and completely lacking self-consciousness.For me, when I get into this state with my work, I find that not only am I more productive, but I am also more peaceful. I feel in alignment with my goals and in complete control of my focus and attention.Although sometimes we think that the flow state just sneaks up on us, that we don't necessarily have much control over it, I have found that there are things that we can do to 'invite the muses'.In this episode, I go over 3 strategies that have helped me to regularly create a flow state for myself.Are you feeling overwhelmed by your task list? Check out my website for more ways to create peaceful productivity in your life.https://financialwellnesscoach.caConnect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

This episode was designed for those people who are not taking the action that they want to be taking.If you find yourself distracted by an inner 'debate' over next steps...Or if you are struggling to overcome procrastination...In this episode, I will offer you a 'reframe' on the definition of self-control.One that can be used to fuel your productive energy instead of leaving you stuck in a debate with yourself over what's next.Would you like to create a life that doesn't require a vacation to enjoy?Sign up for the free LOL Challenge:https://financialwellnesscoach.caSign up for your Peaceful Productivity monthly membership here: https://financialwellnesscoach.ca/membership/Connect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

Today I welcome 3 special guests to the podcast:Angela Holmes, Cambrea Strubin, and Alison King.All 3 of my guests have taken an active role in their own self-development by engaging a coach, even when it's not easy.They are willing to dig a bit deeper.They take an active role into understanding themselves and witnessing those thoughts that might be holding them back and taking steps to change what they are focusing on. Actively choosing where to spend their mental energy. I loved hearing about their perspectives on the value of coaching and I wanted to share the conversation with you.For more information on my guests:Angela Holmes: https://angelaholmescoach.com/ Alison King: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-king-462210b/Would you like to create a life that doesn't require a vacation to enjoy?Sign up for the free LOL Challenge:https://financialwellnesscoach.caSign up for your Peaceful Productivity monthly membership here: https://financialwellnesscoach.ca/membership/Connect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

The Peaceful Productivity Calculator is one step beyond your typical productivity formula.For many years I was focused exclusively on time and effort as the magic formula for creating success. Put in the hours and work hard. 'Sweat equity'. That was my approach.Over time, I started to shift from a focus on time and effort, to creating more value. This shift in focus was critical in terms of helping me to create more time and more money. However, there was still one piece that was missing. As I started to incorporate more focus on creating peace, in addition to creating value, that's when everything started to fall into place.Today, I talk about how to create that shift for yourself with a tool that I call 'The Peaceful Productivity Calculator'.Would you like to create more capacity for joy?Sign up for the free LOL Challenge:https://financialwellnesscoach.caSign up for your Peaceful Productivity monthly membership here: https://financialwellnesscoach.ca/membership/Connect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

Today we are talking about the formula for goal accomplishment.If you are anything like me, there is a part of you that wants to create more... Create more love, peace, and freedom in your life. Simply experiencing the reward and fulfillment that comes from the process of creating...However, there is another part of me that wants to stay safe and comfortable in the status quo. So, when it comes to goals, these two parts of me can be at odds with each other. In this podcast, I talk about how I reconcile and create peace between these two parts. Would you like to create more capacity for joy?Sign up for the free LOL Challenge:https://financialwellnesscoach.caSign up for your Peaceful Productivity monthly membership here: https://financialwellnesscoach.ca/membership/Connect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

Today I am diving into some of those uncomfortable emotions that can unintentionally obscure our vision.We'll talk about the false sense of security that can come with hanging out for too long in the comfort zone.As well, I will offer some strategies that can help you create clarity when you are ready to try something new.A special bonus for those listening to the podcast before Wednesday, Dec 22nd. Registration for the webinar, "How to Coach Yourself to Grow" will provide you with powerful questions and tools to create clarity for yourself, anytime you need it.Registration available here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NBOQiD8eTbWyqaohFgdCvw Show Notes:[00:30] Kicking off with a question.[00:58] The single most important question for creating clarity.[02:03] When we tell ourselves that there is no choice. [04:08] The fear of making the wrong decision.[08:07] Working WITH shame, instead of against it.[10:04] The fear of trying something different.[11:43] Why we say "I don't know".[12:33] The hidden costs of the comfort zone.[14:50] The path of least resistance isn't necessarily the most productive path.[16:21] A solution for creating more clarity.[17:07] How to get started.[18:30] Final questions.Would you like to create more capacity for joy?Sign up for the free LOL Challenge:https://financialwellnesscoach.caSign up for your Peaceful Productivity monthly membership here: https://financialwellnesscoach.ca/membership/Connect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

Today I welcome Monica Parkin to the podcast!Monica is accomplished in so many areas from business to hobby farming... and now a best-selling author of the book, "Overcoming Awkward: The Introvert's Guide to Networking, Marketing, and Sales"!Monica wrote this book in only 30 days and actually inspired me to finally get around to writing that book I've always had on the back burner!Today Monica and I talk about relationship-building, peaceful productivity, and creating joy.For those interested in learning more about Monica and the book, check her out on the web: MonicaParkin.caShow Notes:[01:00] I welcome Monica Parkin to the podcast![01:30] Embracing introversion and the value of connection.[03:26] When traditional networking methods don't work.[07:08] Getting comfortable with vulnerability and overcoming fear.[08:51] The link between vulnerability and pursuing your passion.[09:43] "What other people think of me is none of my business."[10:20] Finding joy in the moment.[12:14] What does a typical day look like for you?[13:21] Working through ADHD.[14:52] How to manage the transition between different activities.[15:50] Creating boundaries around time to protect mental health.[18:54] The farmer approach to communication and customer service.[23:53] What brings you joy now?[25:20] The value of social media in building a business.[28:00] Staying open to possibility and trusting that the next opportunity is right around the corner.For more information on the free LOL Challenge:https://financialwellnesscoach.caSign up for your Peaceful Productivity monthly membership here: https://financialwellnesscoach.ca/membership/Connect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

In this episode, I am joined by Ashley Milbury to talk about the changing face of leadership.Ashley is the Youth Programs Manager with Minerva B.C., a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing women in leadership. Her purpose is to create spaces for people to make meaningful connections. She cares deeply about emboldening the next generation of women leaders to find their voice and to use it.In this interview, Ashley shares her wisdom and experience in working with the leaders of tomorrow. I was inspired by her reflections on leadership development, on mentoring these young leaders, and the nature of work during a time of significant change. "I think one of the most important gifts that we can give young women is not trying to tell them that they have to be somebody else. (It's to) encourage them to know that they already are enough." ~ AshleyPeople can learn more about the Minerva B.C. organization at On the web: www.minervabc.ca On social: @minervabcShow Notes:[01:40] The mission of the Minerva B.C. Organization. [02:54] The "Learning to Lead Program" is always recruiting for mentors. [04:07] Tools to develop leadership skills. [07:01] A definition of confidence. [07:57] How to develop a growth mindset. [10:34] The nature of resilience and what it looks like in practice. [12:00] Being present and creating meaningful connections is based on acceptance. [12:56] Experiencing a shift towards more open conversations around mental health and authenticity amongst younger generations. [15:51] Leadership is a decision. It's a choice in showing up as your whole self. That choice becomes your source of personal power. [18:11] It starts with personal leadership... People who know themselves, who can get in touch with what they have to offer, and what makes them most come alive. [19:00] Your impact is most powerful when you are engaged in those things that most make you come alive. [19:37] How to identify your strengths and step into them. [21:52] Bridging the gap between new leaders and experienced leaders is based on a foundation of trust. [24:00] Now is the time for us to reimagine the nature of work together.For more information on the free LOL Challenge:https://financialwellnesscoach.caSign up for your Peaceful Productivity monthly membership here: https://financialwellnesscoach.ca/membership/Connect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

In this episode, host Kim Christiansen has made herself the 'guinea pig' in the creating enjoyment experiment. Today she shares 4 strategies that yielded some surprising and fun results.I hope you enjoy!Show Notes:[00:32] The serious business of responsibility and the pressure to get it right.[01:36] An experiment in creating enjoyment and the surprising byproducts.[02:52] When pressure creates chronic stress, it becomes easy to forget to have fun.[03:27] The four strategies for creating more enjoyment: 1) creating connection, 2) visualization, 3) time blocking with choice, and 4) the LOL challenge.[04:00] Shifting the mindset around meetings.[05:04] Some (expected AND unexpected)results of a connection objective.[08:46] The second strategy is visualizing the experience of my future self.[11:36] The third strategy is time blocking with choice.[12:14] Flexible scheduling and creating intrinsic motivation.[13:36] The Daily LOL Challenge.[14:46] Want more spontaneous laughter? Consider a change in orientation.[15:38] Join the free LOL Challenge and the mission to create more joy in the world.[15:54] The secret to creating more enjoyment.Namaste.For more information on the free LOL Challenge:https://financialwellnesscoach.caSign up for your Peaceful Productivity monthly membership here: https://financialwellnesscoach.ca/membership/Connect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

In this episode, host Kim Christiansen shares a perspective on perfectionism and tackles the question of how to channel our perfectionist tendencies into becoming more productive. And more peaceful.It's interesting because perfectionism used to be celebrated. It was the standard response to the question about our biggest weakness at the end of the job interview. Today the reputation of perfectionism has become somewhat tarnished. And in fact, for some of us, our perfectionist tendencies can really get in our way of getting stuff done, feeling peaceful, and having more fun.Show Notes:[01:26] Perfectionists are driven by a desire to make things better.[01:59] The upside of perfectionism.[02:47] When enough is enough.[04:41] What do you mean by 'chasing happiness'? Why is it a problem?[06:00] Perfectionism can come from a very natural instinct to create more security as well as a desire to help.[09:00] How to create a new habit around completion and letting go.[10:12] What's your attitude towards making mistakes?[13:20] Reconciling the desire for growth with the fear of criticism.[13:46] Let's talk about a different 'type' of courage.[18:06] How to view mistakes as an opportunity for growth, instead of as a threat to our self-image.[19:19] Are you laughing enough? Check out the 30-day "LOL Challenge" on the FinancialWellnessCoach.ca website.[20:45] Leaving you with four coaching questions to help shift perspective and spark insights for you.Namaste.For more information on the Emotional Agility Coaching Program:https://financialwellnesscoach.ca/coaching/Sign up for your Peaceful Productivity monthly membership here: https://financialwellnesscoach.ca/membership/Connect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

In this episode, host Kim Christiansen shares an amusing anecdote about moving through resistance .Back when she started coaching, she had the idea that resistance would cease to exist for her when she reached an 'enlightened' state. Of course that's not true. Accepting that there will be resistance has probably cut her experience of it in half, but that doesn't mean that it doesn't still come up. In fact, it came up recording this podcast. In this podcast, Kim walks you through a real-life example of managing resistance and what she's learned in the process with the idea that you might see yourself in the story and recognize some of the tools that might be helpful to you.Warning! Experimenting with these ideas in your personal productivity systems may lead to a productivity mindset. This mindset could lead to increased efficiency and decreased decision fatigue.For more information on the Emotional Agility Coaching Program:https://financialwellnesscoach.ca/coaching/Sign up for your Peaceful Productivity monthly membership here: https://financialwellnesscoach.ca/membership/Connect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

In this episode, host Kim Christiansen discusses how to optimize your 'inner navigation system' to guide responsive, agile decision-making. She demonstrates how we can unintentionally slip into a state of rigidity or a state of reactivity, and how living in those states can lead to feelings of exhaustion and overwhelm. This podcast will share tools for moving out of those extreme states of rigidity or reactivity to a more balanced, responsive state. In the responsive state you get to enjoy the benefits of structure to keep you on track, but with the flexibility to make grounded decisions in the moment, trusting your inner navigation system as your guide. Warning! Experimenting with these ideas in your personal productivity systems may lead to a productivity mindset. This mindset could lead to increased efficiency and decreased decision fatigue.Show notes:[00:37] The definition of agility.[02:00] The relationship between rigidity and overscheduling.[05:59] The other end of the spectrum and reactivity.[07:52} Creating a navigation system to help you make decisions.[09:07] Find balance in a responsive state.[10:45] How to create agility with self-awareness and mindfulness.[14:40] Connecting with your inner wisdom through a felt sense of safety.[17:41] Alleviating a rigidity mindset with self-appreciation.[18:20] An experiment with intentionality to find relief in a reactive state.[19:03] How to build tolerance for discomfort with the '10-Minute Rule'.[21:28] More info on the Emotional Agility Coaching Program.For more information on the Emotional Agility Coaching Program:https://financialwellnesscoach.ca/coaching/ Sign up for your Peaceful Productivity monthly membership here: https://financialwellnesscoach.ca/membership/Connect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

In this episode, host Kim Christiansen shares 3 principles of high-performing personal productivity systems. With these principles, you can maximize the efficiency of your systems and spend less time making decisions. If you find yourself exhausted by the volume and complexity of information coming at you, this is the podcast for you.Kim will show you how to decrease the volume and delegate the more routine decisions to your systems.Warning! Experimenting with these principles in your personal productivity systems may lead to a productivity mindset. This mindset could lead to increased efficiency and decreased decision fatigue.Show notes:[02:50] A missed opportunity.[04:15] The cost of clutter.[05:15] Three principles of solid systems.[06:32] The best way to define value.[08:58] A demonstration of the 3 principles in action.[12:01] The effect of process inefficiency.[12:48] How to solve for a bureaucratic process.[13:28] How to manage your email to maximize efficiency.[16:42] Are email notifications helpful?[19:31] The 'single touch' principle for email management.[22:27] Are you afraid that you might miss something?[23:43] Where to go for further information.Sign up for your Peaceful Productivity monthly membership here: https://financialwellnesscoach.ca/membership/Check out my website for the Peaceful Productivity Assessment: https://financialwellnesscoach.ca/Connect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

In this episode, host Kim Christiansen shares 4 practices to help develop your resilient thinking. These practices include creating meaning and self-compassion in the face of adversity, validating feelings, and developing a support network. She also offers some key questions to ask yourself when you feel yourself slipping into a fixed mindset.Show notes:[00:52] Creating meaning out of adversity.[03:40] Willingness to encounter adversity.[05:17] Goals are to resilience what weights are to physical fitness[07:05] Managing expectations to alleviate suffering.[07:30] Developing self-confidence and emotional agility with resilient thinking.[10:16] Managing fear with self-compassion.[11:19] Cultivating resilient thinking through practice.[12:10] A key question to create meaning.[12:27] The practice of managing perspective to create empowerment.[13:30] Creating a support network to cultivate resilient thinking.[14:55] Shifting out of a fixed mindset.[17:04] A summary of different practices.[18:09] Further resources."Creating Resilience" Webinar Registration link:https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NafbkoxLSyu1WFCWGOFQ6g Check out my website for the Peaceful Productivity Assessment: https://financialwellnesscoach.ca/Sign up for your Peaceful Productivity monthly membership here: https://financialwellnesscoach.ca/membership/Connect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

In this episode, host Kim Christiansen shares her favourite time management tool, creating boundaries.Not only did boundaries help Kim in the recovery from burnout, but they are now an essential part of optimizing her time and accomplishing her goals.Show notes:[00:42] What are boundaries?[02:20] Benefits of boundaries.[04:23] Tuning into your guidance system.[06:00] The gap between knowing and doing.[08:20] When you're drawn to being busy.[09:47] The discomfort of the comfort zone.[11:31] 4 Skills to creating boundaries.[12:46] The power of choice.[17:06] A key question when you struggle to identify what you want.[19:55] Boundaries and flexibility.[22:16] Building the self-respect muscle.[25:39] Further resources."Creating Boundaries" Webinar Replay link:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOIPOuSbvK781u-kIN8FnPw Check out my website for the Peaceful Productivity Assessment: https://financialwellnesscoach.ca/Sign up for your Peaceful Productivity monthly membership here: https://financialwellnesscoach.ca/membership/Connect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!

In this episode, host Kim Christiansen follows up on the concepts shared in the previous "Preventing Burnout" episode. If burnout is the result of habitually turning away from our needs, then self-care is developing a habit of turning towards those needs, with self-compassion.Show notes:[0:49] Self-care as the prevention for burnout.[1:40] What is self-care?[2:35] A self-care myth.[3:29] Taking ownership of meeting my own needs.[5:15] Why might we resist the idea of self-care?[6:13] The value of self-care for myself and my ability to serve.[7:36] 3 techniques to incorporate self-care into your daily routine.[10:06] The link between self-care and self-connection.[10:55] Check out the Peaceful Productivity Assessment to help identify needs.[11:40] Check out the upcoming webinar, "Developing a Self-Care Habit", on Oct 14th."Developing a Self-Care Habit" Webinar Replay:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOIPOuSbvK781u-kIN8FnPw Check out my website for the Peaceful Productivity Assessment: https://financialwellnesscoach.ca/Sign up for your Peaceful Productivity monthly membership here: https://financialwellnesscoach.ca/membership/Connect with meEmail: [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/FinancialWellnessCoach.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/productivitycoachkim/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-christiansen-cpa-ca-66107256I would love it if you were to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends. Everyone deserves more peacefully productivity in their lives!