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The journey of self-improvement is paved with the bricks of thoughtful goal setting, and we're laying out the blueprint for you. We share the impact of looking back to leap forward, setting meaningful objectives, and the importance of involving your partner in your fitness resolutions. From dissecting the fine art of balancing career ambitions with personal relationships to the practicalities of scheduling life's milestones, this episode is a treasure trove of insights on creating a life that resonates with your deepest desires.

And as a symbol of our shared commitment to growth, we're rolling out a bracelet giveaway that's set to make your 2024 intentions shine. Be one of the first five listeners to review us on Apple Podcasts and send us your chosen word for the year, and you'll receive a handcrafted bracelet, a daily reminder of your aspirations. So sync up with us, and let's ride this wave of personal transformation together.

(00:02) Traffic Etiquette and Road Rage

This chapter kicks off the new year with a lively discussion about unexpected events and societal norms, specifically focusing on a recent incident we experienced with a motorcyclist who aggressively closed my car mirror while we were driving in the carpool lane. We question the entitlement of motorcyclists who navigate traffic in ways that other vehicles can't, ponder the fairness of traffic laws that seem to favor them, and consider the broader implications of expecting others to always be aware of your presence. We also touch on the importance of responsible driving and the frustration that arises when someone disregards your space on the road. Join us as we share this personal story and unravel the nuances of road etiquette and safety.

(12:03) Obsession With Music and Crafty Gift-Giving

This chapter kicks off with a rave review of an unexpected piano rendition of Hall & Oates' "Maneater" by the actor who played in "Dear Evan Hansen," leading to an obsession with the song that's taken over our lives and playlists. We also tackle the post-holiday slump and the challenge of packing away decorations, which has been overshadowed by my latest crafting craze. I discuss how my creative spree started with making bracelets and keychains as thoughtful gifts, which quickly turned into a neighborhood-wide endeavor to spread love and joy. Each keychain was personalized to match the neighbor's home color and decor, accompanied by a heartfelt note to ring in the new year with a sense of community and appreciation for our unique neighborhood charm.

(22:18) Reflecting, Setting Goals for Previous Year

This chapter, we reflect on the power of looking back to inform our goals for the new year. I share my personal practice of scrolling through past memories, such as my camera roll, to remember the joys and accomplishments of the year, leading to intentional goal setting for the future. We consider the importance of acknowledging both expected and unexpected achievements, highlighting how reflection can reveal successes we may have overlooked. Additionally, we address the limitations of New Year's resolutions and the preference for setting time-bound goals, emphasizing that while some objectives continue from year to year, it's beneficial to tweak strategies based on past learnings. For instance, I discuss prioritizing fitness and the importance of meal planning to avoid self-sabotage, inspired by insights from a friend's e-book on dieting challenges.

(32:31) Categories, Goals, and Relationships

This chapter focuses on the significance of categorizing life goals and the impact of goal setting on personal growth and relationships. We examine how health, business, and relationships can serve as distinct categories for setting objectives, and the importance of differentiating between them. The conversation also touches on the personal journey of getting in shape, dealing with external perceptions of weight loss, and the need for mental clarity through exercise. Furthermore, we discuss the role of time management and productivity in achieving goals, as well as the necessity of health and vitality as we age. I highlight the need for including one's partner in health and wellness plans and the small adjustments that can be made for continuous improvement. Finally, we stress the value of setting specific goals for nurturing relationships to prevent them from being neglected amidst personal ambitions.

(44:45) Create New Life, Set Goals

This chapter discusses the idea that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to setting and pursuing life goals. We touch on the differences between how individuals prioritize aspects of their lives, with some needing a multitude of categories to feel fulfilled, while others might focus on just a few. I share insights on how sometimes goals need to be parked for a while and that quitting certain objectives can be positive if it aligns with your current priorities, such as family. We emphasize the importance of intentionality in setting goals and how previous years' experiences inform and prepare us for future endeavors. Moreover, we highlight the practical side of planning, recommending that listeners schedule important personal events and commitments well in advance, ensuring they can create a balanced life where business objectives coexist harmoniously with family time and personal health, ultimately leading to a year one can look forward to with anticipation.

(48:11) The Importance of Setting Clear Goals

This chapter focuses on the significance of setting short-term goals to build the habit of achievement, especially at the start of a new year. I emphasize the importance of having a mission to avoid feelings of frustration and to achieve emotional and mental health. We explore the idea that humans are designed for pursuit and that without it, one might project dissatisfaction onto other areas of their life. Additionally, I discuss the power of clarity in setting goals and how it enables the universe to conspire in one's favor. By getting specific about what you want, whether in finances, relationships, or personal health, you create a pathway for action and change. I encourage listeners to visualize their desired outcomes and take proactive steps to realize them, reinforcing the notion that action shapes mindset and propels us towards our goals.

(55:36) Bracelet Giveaway for 2024 Goal Word

This chapter, we talk about the power of setting an intentional word for the upcoming year and the special giveaway to engage our listeners. I invite you to choose a word that embodies your purpose for 2024, write a quick review on Apple Podcasts, and then DM me your choice along with your address. As a token of appreciation, I'll handcraft a bracelet for the first five listeners who respond, infusing it with love and positive energy, with the hope that it might help make your dreams a reality. Remember to share your word and participate for a chance to receive this heartfelt gift, as we all gear up for a fantastic new year.

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Kwanzaa VS Christmas

Kwanzaa vs. Christmas compares the cultural, historical, and celebratory aspects of two distinct but widely recognized December holidays.

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Join two charismatic black men, in their 40’s, as they dive into lively discussions on current events, relationships, and the global issues that shape our world. This engaging podcast offers insightful perspectives, humor, and relatable stories, creating a dynamic blend of entertainment and enlightenment.

The holidays are time for peace and joy, not stress and chaos! Take the financial burden out of the holidays with these hacks. I go over ways to get FREE stocking stuffers for teens and kids, inexpensive yet practical gifts for coworkers, wrapping paper alternatives, and ideas for free family activities to spend time and make memories this holiday season! Merry Christmas!

Last week’s dip into our mailbag was so much fun that we’re going to do some more! We’ll discuss “decluttering clutter,” how to start clearing a jam-packed space, organizing plants and pets, and more. In episode #193 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, is back to answer more viewer and listener questions and discuss short topics suggested by our audience in our surveys and through our other channels.

Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw193

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To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our Meetup group, follow us on Facebook, or subscribe to our mailing list. You can also watch the videos of our webcast on YouTube.

On today's episode, I am joined once again by Anneke to discuss the stress that the holidays can bring. 
 We chat about the pressures of "the perfect celebrations," the weight of capitalism on gift-giving, and the unique mental load parents carry during the season.

 
Highlights: 
2:03 - Anneke's experience with celebrating holidays 
6:47 - Capitalism and the impact on gift giving as parents
11:52 - Traditions and social norms and how isolating they can be
28:31 - Mental load of parenting and managing holidays

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

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If you are experiencing any of the symptoms discussed in this or any episode, don't hesitate to contact me at info@perinatalwellbeing.ca, and I can help you find support in your area or online. 

Check out Postpartum Support International at www.postpartum.net for more information about Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders as well as free online support groups and a provider directory. 

You can look for an individual therapist on www.psychologytoday.com . 

We’re kicking off the season of fun, food, shopping, celebration, and chaos that runs from Halloween into the new year. This year, why not make the holiday season exactly what you want it to be? In episode #188 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, offers ideas to streamline the season for yourself and your loved ones with simpler, less stressful, less-cluttered approaches to holiday preparations.

Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw188

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To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our Meetup group, follow us on Facebook, or subscribe to our mailing list. You can also watch the videos of our webcast on YouTube.

It’s October, so the season of giving—and of giving stuff away—is right around the corner. How do we decide to donate or gift something? And what does it mean when we choose to hold on to stuff instead? In episode #186 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, discusses ownership, gifting, donation, and how our judgments of value impact our decision-making about what we keep and what we’re willing to let go.

Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw186

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To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our Meetup group, follow us on Facebook, or subscribe to our mailing list. You can also watch the videos of our webcast on YouTube.

This week on Krewe of Japan Podcast... the Krewe sits down to discuss omiyage, when to get it, who to get it for, what to get, and how to navigate the culture of gift-giving in Japan! From sneaky good ideas to absolutely DON'T DO IT mistakes, the Krewe has it all!

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Does something feel 'off' in your relationship? Here, I peel back the layers of subtle narcissism, providing you with the tools to spot the warning signs and understand the behaviours often exhibited by covert narcissists. I even share my personal journey of dating someone with narcissistic tendencies, demonstrating how these traits can manifest in day-to-day situations.

This may be a cause of your comfort eating or any distracting addiction.

We also delve into the subtler traits of covert narcissists who display anger, condescension, and outright dishonesty to uphold their perceived superiority. Through my professional insights, you'll learn how these individuals often use flattery and deceit, including feigning disinterest in sex, to elevate themselves. In addition, we'll explore how their poor sense of humour and the intuitive feeling that something is off can be potential red flags. So, gear up for an enlightening chat that will empower you to navigate relationships with potential narcissists.

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Citations
Rethinking Narcissism - Dr. Craig Malkin


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This season on Step by Step, we are asking what does “seamless” mean to my eCommerce business and how do I demystify that in a way that helps me select the right solutions and softwares that make a seamless experience come to life? Join us as we hear from Michael Chen, Director of eCommerce Operations at Sugarfina, to break down the term “single handshake” and look more closely at consolidation of operations in your eCommerce business. Listen now!

In this episode:

• {0:08:20} - “From the backend side, there are a lot of softwares we have to use to eliminate all the friction points from the time {consumers} find the website and go on the website to check out and pay. That should be really, really smooth.” - Michael
• {0:14:32} - “Right now everything is in Magento. We have Adobe Live Search, we have Product Recommendations, and everything is working in one place. So I don't have to go to different places, which save a lot of time and headache.” - Michael
• {0:16:01} - “Saving money is an important thing, but I would look at it as is the software actually better. If you're going to consolidate, is it actually better for the business? There are a lot of factors, so I wouldn't say saving money is the most important thing. There's a lot of research you have to do.” - Michael
• {0:18:32} - “To extract the most amount of value from any piece of software requires an intimate understanding and time spent in using the software, and the hard things become easy over time. So you grow into these capabilities. You don't just turn it on on day one.” - Phillip
• {0:23:51} - “You have to be focused on forward progress and continual improvement because your competitors are, and if they're doing it, you have to be more efficient and more optimized.” - Michael

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Thanksgiving week is here and after the plates are cleared and dishes are done, what are people doing? Okay, yes, sleeping. But also? SHOPPING! 

We've compiled a list of a TON of awesome gift ideas for *all the people* at *all the price points.* 

Listen in for:

• A rundown on why this year's World Cup tournament is a hot mess,
• Our hot take on Thanksgiving shopping, and
• Why not *every* mug is on a teacher's "plz don't give me this" list

Get all of the articles we mentioned and see the lists in this episode's blog post.

Join us! Wishing you a happy and deal-full holiday shopping season.

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Before you can say “Boo!,” we’ll be kicking off the season of fun, joy, food, shopping, and chaos that runs from Halloween into the new year. This year, how about making the holiday season exactly what you want it to be? In episode #139 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, suggests strategies to streamline the holiday season for yourself and your loved ones with simpler, less stressful, less-cluttered approaches to gift-giving, decorating, and entertaining.

Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw139

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Episode G of The Christmas Alphabet Podcast.

Christmas Alphabet is a podcast about Christmas all through the year, in alphabetical order. Every two weeks there's a new episode about Christmas feelings and facts all starting with one letter of the alphabet.
The podcast is written and hosted by Wayne -  an author, broadcaster and Baptist pastor in Manchester, UK.

This time it's all sorts of things starting with the letter G
We have G for Gift-Giving and for Angel Gabriel and Gavin and Stacey at Christmas.
Our Christmas song among many Gs is Good King Wenceslas, and we unpack the unlikely story of the man who wasn't a king and the man who made up a carol to tell his story.

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Gifts are a personal statement of appreciation that you give to loved ones and business associates alike. On today’s episode, Laura dives into how gifts communicate appreciation and the common mistakes professionals make when trying to give gifts in the workplace.

Listen in as Laura explores how the Five Love Languages impact the way we give and receive gifts, as well the golden rule of gift-giving.

Here are a few things you’ll learn during this conversation:

• Different ways to show appreciation beyond gift-giving
• How the five love languages can help you give gifts that make a lasting impact
• Why skipping gifts in a professional setting might be a mistake
• How to apply love languages in a professional environment
• What to do if you get a gift you don’t love

During the 24 Hour Influence Challenge Laura invites you to connect with your team and learn their love languages to find ways to appreciate them that resonate effectively.

You can learn more about the Five Love Languages here.

To learn more about Dr. Laura Sicola and how mastering influence can impact your success go to https://www.speakingtoinfluence.com/quickstart and download the quick start guide for mastering the three C’s of influence.

You can connect with Laura in the following ways:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola

LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vocal-impact-productions/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWri2F_hhGQpMcD97DctJwA

Facebook: Vocal Impact Productions

Twitter: @Laura Sicola 

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In this week’s episode, Rachel reflects back on the holiday of Thanksgiving over the years for her and how much of it didn’t make sense to her. The stories told, the food consumed, the day that follows, and how it became such a routine part of life for her.

She offers a few new perspectives on how to look at the holiday season as we move into the New Earth and the new operating systems. For example, how to transition the season of gift-giving into a way of supporting local people and families.

She would love to hear your thoughts on this topic. If you feel called to share you can reach out through email or DM. 

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Welcome to the Balanced FI Podcast, episode 27 - 5 Tips for a Frugal Christmas

Gift-giving doesn’t have to bankrupt you. To save money on Christmas, consider:

1. Simplifying your giving list
2. Planning ahead and making a budget
3. Shopping sales & looking for cashback
4. Making gifts
5. Giving second-hand gifts

To make next year less stressful, save for Christmas throughout the year

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Halloween is right around the corner, and before you can say Boo!, it’ll be time to run the annual rat race from Thanksgiving to New Year. In episode #90 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, focuses on streamlining the holiday season for you and your loved ones and offers simpler, less stressful, less-cluttered approaches to holiday gift-giving, decorating, and entertaining.

Show notes: http://cfhou.com/tcfw090

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In this episode, Trishul and Aaron think about the various Christmas gift-giving traditions they have enjoyed over the years. From childhood arts and crafts, to cash in their teenage years, to coordinated gift exchanges as adults, giving and receiving presents evolves as we age. They discuss Secret Santas and White Elephants. They also highlight the fine line between a gift card being appropriate and just being lazy. And finally, Aaron reveals his secret to giving the perfect gift.

Episode References

MMS #49. Gift like a Pro. Don't let the Tax Man steal your holiday cheer.
Reddit Secret Santa
Bill Gates Secret Santa
Dilbert and Dogbert exchanging gifts
White Elephant

Podcast Description

Welcome to The Mind Money Spectrum Podcast where your hosts Aaron Agte and Trishul Patel go beyond traditional finance questions to help you explore how to use your money to achieve the freedom you want in life. Aaron is a Financial Planner from the Bay Area, and Trishul is a Wealth Manager on the East Coast. For more information about Aaron, check out GraystoneAdvisor.com. And for more information on Trishul check out InvestingForever.com. We thank you all for listening, and stay tuned for our latest episode on our website, MindMoneySpectrum.com.

Aaron Agte and Trishul Patel go beyond traditional finance questions to help you explore how to use your money to achieve the freedom you want in life. Aaron is a Bay Area Financial Planner with GraystoneAdvisor.com, and Trishul is an East Coast Wealth Manager (InvestingForever.com). MindMoneySpectrum.com and YouTube.