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Reading Time: 9 minutes What do you do when life moves at light speed, but you feel like you can’t keep up?

It sounds counterintuitive, but it’s likely time to slow down and rest.

I know many of you will have a visceral reaction to that — you don’t have time to slow down! But if you don’t slow down and take a beat now, you’ll be forced to later. You can’t pour from an empty cup. You can’t go full speed ahead forever. You aren’t the Energizer Bunny, my friend.

And that’s why in today’s episode, we’re talking about SIX ways to slow down when life moves too fast. Because you can’t keep going at this pace forever — something’s gotta give!

6 Ways to Slow Down When Life Moves Too Fast

life

Reading Time: 6 minutes How did this not-so-morning person go from “no time for workouts” to getting up at 5 am to head to the gym?

In this episode, we’re talking about how to find time for exercise, even if your schedule is jam-packed (spoiler alert, that’s me and I’m giving you REAL methods that have helped me find a routine).

It’s a lot easier than you might think. It all comes down to setting priorities, setting intentions, communication, and lots of systemizing and planning!

If you’ve been itching to get back into a consistent exercise routine, these six tips can help you get there!

Too Busy for Exercise? How to Find the Time to Work Out

life

Reading Time: 5 minutes We all have those days when it feels like nothing goes right.

But what happens when those days turn into weeks? Then months? And then you wake up one day and realize that the last several months of your life have been anything but smooth sailing?

In today’s episode, we’re going to talk all about how to deal when it feels like everything is going south, and how small daily habits can help us weather hard times.

If you want something real and practical you can hold onto as you get through a rough patch, then this episode is for you!

When It Rains, It Pours: What to Do When Everything Goes Wrong

life

Reading Time: 4 minutes Ever been so stressed out that you felt sick? Turns out, it’s not just your imagination! Prolonged stress and sleep deprivation can actually make you sick. But with so much going on in our day-to-day, how do you prevent running yourself ragged without ignoring your responsibilities? Tune in to find out!

Running Yourself Ragged: What Happens to Your Body When You Go Too Hard For Too Long

Are you running yourself ragged?

life

Reading Time: 5 minutes Sometimes, the best things happen when you take an unexpected step back from the daily hustle of running a business. Rachel Greiman discovered this when COVID-19 shut down daycares, and she was forced to delegate more of her copywriting projects to other writers.

Though this led to a pay cut (at first) as she took on less client work herself, it ultimately led her to triple her business revenue the next year. Listen to this podcast episode to hear how making tough decisions might just be the BEST decision in the long run.

Sometimes Tough Choices Are the Best Choices With Rachel Greiman

How to make tough decisions with Rachel Greiman

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Reading Time: 6 minutes We all know the holidays are busy — even stressful. But we all want to spend this time being present with our families and resting, so how can we do that when it feels… well, chaotic? In honor of the upcoming holiday season, I want to share some of my best tips for taking care of yourself and staying sane during the most wonderful (and also stressful) time of the year!

Self-Care & Sanity During the Holidays

Holiday Self-Care

time management

Reading Time: 3 minutes “Autumn leaves don’t fall, they fly. They take their time and wander on this, their only chance to soar.” – Delia Owens, Where the Crawdads Sing To celebrate the official kickoff of autumn, I’m excited to share the third edition of my ADK Seasonal Bucket List, something I love creating so you can add a […]

The ADK Fall Bucket List 2022

life

Reading Time: 4 minutes Taking it easy may come naturally to some people, but for others, not so much. You may not know quite what to do when your business or your life isn’t keeping you busy 24/7. If your work and other commitments have hit a slow period, why not use this time to gear up for peak seasons to come? Find out how you can remain productive during slower seasons, preparing for busy seasons ahead, while still enjoying time to rest and recharge.

Leveraging Slow Seasons in Life and Business to Lay the Ground for Busier Seasons

Slow Seasons In Business

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Reading Time: 4 minutes Gardening is a relaxing, productive hobby. It gets you away from your desk, moving your body, breathing fresh air and soaking up vitamin D. Plus, getting to see the tangible results of your hard work is incredibly satisfying. But did you know that there are even more benefits to tending a garden than you may realize? Find out how gardening can positively affect your productivity and your life in this episode.

What Keeping a Garden Can Teach You About Productivity

Gardening and Productivity

productivity

Reading Time: 4 minutes Many organizations experience the “summer slowdown.” People go on vacation, projects get delayed, and productivity seems to slow to a crawl. If your work has slowed to a near halt, should you spend your extra time working harder…or should you rest and relax? Find out how to make a plan for your slower seasons and why taking a break is vital for your productivity.

The Summer Slowdown: How to Adjust Your Productivity for Slower, More Relaxing Summers

Adjust Your Productivity

productivity

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