Welcome to the Best Today® Podcast hosted by Shunta Grant, creator of the Best Today® Guide and founder of the Best Today® Company where we are on a mission to equip women with resources that transform how you plan and live out your days. Here you’ll find episodes dedicated to empower you to live a life of intention, center your humanity and make time your ally instead of your enemy. Every episode and topic that we teach is based on our four core principles– proaction, intentionality, self-a ...
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The Design You Podcast is for interior designers and creatives looking to slow down, get rid of “busy,” and live in health, wealth and wholehearted joy. Develop the confidence and the knowledge to make authentic choices that will improve your life, redesign your health, and grow your business like never before. You’ve been designing everyone else’s lives, homes and special moments, but now it’s time you design you! It’s time for you to redefine what success looks like in your life. If you wo ...
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188. how the best today morning practice can help you build better boundaries
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This week on the Best Today® podcast I am talking about the best today morning practice that includes 6 prompts to start every day. I explain the what and why behind the morning practice and invite you to join us in our “Start the Day” 31-Day Challenge which you can still join today by going to besttoday.co/31days. Listen to the episode and find al…
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187. 6 things that help me maintain intention and organization within my home
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This week on the Best Today® podcast I am sharing six things that help me to maintain intention and organization in my home. I would love to hear what’s helping you in your home! Listen to the episode and find all links referenced in today's episode at besttoday.co/187 or listen on any platform that works for you at The Best Today® Podcast • A podc…
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186. how to avoid becoming complacent and what exact does complacent mean anyway?
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This week on the Best Today® podcast I am answering a listener question--”how do you avoid becoming complacent or even notice when we have become complacent?” I had to sit with this question to determine how I would define complacency and how to help you think through it. This episode will help you to think about how to acknowledge the places where…
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Join Best Today® for our “Start the Day” 31-Day Challenge! October 1st through the 31st Best Today® is hosting a 31-Day "Start the Day" challenge where we challenge you to start each day with 2-5 minutes spent doing the Best Today® morning practice. What is the Best Today® Morning Practice? Each day in the Best Today® Guide is the Morning Practice …
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185. answering a listener question: how do you stay focused when it's so easy to be distracted?
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This week on the Best Today® podcast I am answering a listener question: “how do you stay focused when it's so easy to be distracted?” Distractions surround us day in and day out, listen to this episode for guidance on how to focus in the midst of distractions and noise. Listen to the episode and find all links referenced in today's episode at best…
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184. How (and why) to write your own personal mission statement
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This week on the Best Today® podcast I am talking about how to write your own personal statement and why it’s an important practice and exercise to work through. If you desire to live an intentional life, this episode is for you! Listen to the episode and find all links referenced in today's episode at besttoday.co/184 or listen on any platform tha…
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183. 7 ways I have changed my smartphone use for the better
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This week on the Best Today® podcast I am sharing seven things that I do that have changed my smartphone use for the better. If you have a smart phone this episode is for you! Listen to the episode and find all links referenced in today's episode at besttoday.co/183 or listen on any platform that works for you at The Best Today® Podcast • A podcast…
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182. 5 things I did to prepare our home (and family) for the upcoming school year
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This week on the Best Today® podcast I am sharing five things that I did this summer to prepare our home and family for the new school year. Whether you have school-aged children in your home or not, this episode can help you to think about how to ensure that your home serves you as you and your family are today and not how you may have been when y…
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181. the details on a new paper system I implemented in our home
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This week on the Best Today® podcast I am sharing one simple system I set up in my home this summer that has helped alleviate paper clutter, decrease frustration, and eliminate lost paper for each family member. It’s also become a great way to express love and kindness to each other and I am thrilled to share the details with you in this episode. I…
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180. how to acknowledge and celebrate the wins in your day to day
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Today on the podcast I am sharing a straightforward illustration to help you better understand the power of celebrating the daily wins in your life instead of waiting until you’ve accomplished a goal or task. If you find it hard to celebrate the journey, this episode will be a great encouragement to you! Listen to the episode and find all links ref…
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179. My number one takeaway from this year's social media reset
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In this week’s episode, I share my reflections after my third year of the July social media reset. I share the biggest lesson and takeaway and what I plan to do with it. Listen to the episode and find all links referenced in today's episode at besttoday.co/179 or listen on any platform that works for you at The Best Today® Podcast • A podcast on Sp…
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178. a pep talk when you intentionally go back to something you took time away from
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Welcome back to the summer Pep Talk series! Each week is a new episode with a new pep talk for you! Each episode came suggested from Best Today® podcast listeners and if you’d like to submit a suggestion for the Pep Talk series you can do so at We Want to Hear From YOU! or email us at hello@besttoday.co Today’s pep talk is a pep talk when you inten…
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177. a pep talk for moments of significant transition
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Welcome back to the summer Pep Talk series! Each week is a new episode with a new pep talk for you! Each episode came suggested from Best Today® podcast listeners and if you’d like to submit a suggestion for the Pep Talk series you can do so at We Want to Hear From YOU! or email us at hello@besttoday.co Today’s pep talk is a pep talk for moments of…
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176. A pep talk when when you feel bored with life
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Welcome back to the summer Pep Talk series! Each week is a new episode with a new pep talk for you! Each episode came suggested from Best Today® podcast listeners and if you’d like to submit a suggestion for the Pep Talk series you can do so at We Want to Hear From YOU! or email us at hello@besttoday.co Today’s pep talk was submitted by a member of…
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175. a pep talk when you find it hard to rest, be still, or slow down
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Welcome back to the summer Pep Talk series! Each week is a new episode with a new pep talk for you! Each episode came suggested from Best Today® podcast listeners and if you’d like to submit a suggestion for the Pep Talk series you can do so at We Want to Hear From YOU! or email us at hello@besttoday.co Today’s pep talk is a pep talk to encourage y…
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174. A pep talk when you're in the plateau, not seeing progress
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Welcome back to the summer Pep Talk series! Each week is a new episode with a new pep talk for you! Each episode came suggested from Best Today® podcast listeners and if you’d like to submit a suggestion for the Pep Talk series you can do so at We Want to Hear From YOU! or email us at hello@besttoday.co Today’s pep talk encourages when you find you…
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173. A pep talk when fear keeps you from trying new things
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Welcome back to the summer Pep Talk series! Each week is a new episode with a new pep talk for you! Each episode came suggested from Best Today® podcast listeners and if you’d like to submit a suggestion for the Pep Talk series you can do so at We Want to Hear From YOU! or email us at hello@besttoday.co Today’s pep talk is a pep talk to encourage y…
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172. A pep talk for when you experience the fear of missing out aka FOMO
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Welcome back to the summer Pep Talk series! Each week is a new episode with a new pep talk for you! Each episode came suggested from Best Today® podcast listeners and if you’d like to submit a suggestion for the Pep Talk series you can do so at We Want to Hear From YOU! or email us at hello@besttoday.co Today’s pep talk is a pep talk to encourage y…
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171. A pep talk when you're leaving social media (temporarily or permanently)
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Welcome to the summer Pep Talk series! Each week is a new episode with a new pep talk for you! Each episode came suggested from Best Today® podcast listeners and if you’d like to submit a suggestion for the Pep Talk series you can do so at We Want to Hear From You or email us at hello@besttoday.co Today’s pep talk is a pep talk when you're leaving …
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170. A pep talk to encourage you when seasons change
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Welcome to the summer Pep Talk series! Each week is a new episode with a new pep talk for you! Each episode came suggested from Best Today® podcast listeners and if you’d like to submit a suggestion for the Pep Talk series you can do so at besttoday.co/voice or email us at hello@besttoday.co Today’s pep talk is a pep talk to encourage you when seas…
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169. What to do when you fall back into unhealthy or unhelpful habits or behaviors.
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This week on the Best Today® Podcast I am giving you three things to do when you fall back into unhealthy or unhelpful habits or behaviors--none of which include being hard or unkind to yourself. These three things will help you build boundaries and pillars in your life to assist with the habits and behaviors you desire and help you when you find y…
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168. A life lesson on pruning from my recent closet clean
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This week on the Best Today® Podcast I am talking about the importance of pruning. I recently pruned down my closet to only what I loved and fit my current style. While cleaning out my closet I realized that the lesson of pruning applies not only in our closets but in our time, resources, and more. In this episode I encourage you to find places whe…
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167. what really matters
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This week on the Best Today® Podcast I am talking about a question that was the focus of an event I attended a few months ago--what really matters. I’m sharing my reflections on this question and challenging and inviting you to sit with the question of what really matters. It’s an important and short episode, please make time to listen! Listen to t…
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166. A Recap of the 2024 Best Today® Conference
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This week on the Best Today® Podcast I am sharing a brief recap of the Best Today® Conference, what I learned, what I witnessed, and my favorite parts of the experience. Listen to the episode and find all links referenced in today's episode at besttoday.co/166 or listen on any platform that works for you at The Best Today® Podcast • A podcast on Sp…
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Hey friends, it's Tobi Fairley, your host here at the DesignYou podcast. Can you believe it's been 25 years since I started my interior design business and five years since we embarked on this podcasting journey together? It's been a whirlwind of coaching, interior design projects, and diving into the world of a retail store and e-commerce business…
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165. A simple way to plan your day when you need flexibility in your days
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This week on the Best Today® Podcast I am talking about a simple way to plan your days if your schedule typically gets changed on a day to day basis. This simple system allows you to take care of your non-negotiables while leaving room for new things to be added to your plate. Listen to the episode and find all links referenced in today's episode a…
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#Ep 317: Bring Your Best Audacious Brand to the Table
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In the dynamic world of interior design, Tobi Fairley offers a refreshing perspective on brand development. Today, she advocates for brand strength and audacity – a quality that sets businesses apart in a crowded market. Tobi emphasizes the importance of standing out amidst competitors, cultivating trust and loyalty among clientele, and staying tru…
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164. The rising problem of entitlement and how you can be a part of the solution and not the problem
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This week on the Best Today® Podcast I am talking about a common problem that I hear many of my peers express in and a message to us all about ensuring that we are not part of the problem when it comes to being unreliable and entitled in the places and spaces we’re in. Listen to the episode and find all links referenced in today's episode at bestto…
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Ep# 316: DesignYou 2.0: The Evolving Creative Journey
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Today, we have something special lined up for you. We will explore the evolution of our DesignYou 2.0 training program. Three remarkable participants have joined me and experienced the transformation firsthand. Over the years, this program has grown and adapted like the individuals participating. Now, we offer classes quarterly, each with a unique …
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163. How to lean in during the times where you don't have it in you
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This week on the Best Today® Podcast I am talking about those times when you simply don’t have it in you to do the things before you in a day, not because you are’t well rested or nourished but simply because you are a human who has moments and days where you don’t have it in you. This is an episode you’ll want to save and come back to as often as …
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Ep# 315: Let’s Unpack the Influencer Journey
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Are you a designer passionate about sharing your thoughts, interests, and expertise with the world? Have you ever considered diving into the realm of influence and content creation? In today's episode, we delve into the exciting world of being an influencer or a content creator, exploring why this avenue might be worth exploring for you. We will un…
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162. A Reminder to take all of your Paid Time Off
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This week on the Best Today® Podcast I am talking about the importance of taking time off and how we may be trained not to do so as early as elementary school. I also share how paid time off isn’t just for those who work outside of the home. Listen as I explain why strategically planning time off can help you and how not doing so many times is leav…
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Ep# 314: Influencer Marketing: Diversifying Your Income
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Have you ever noticed how some social media users capture your attention by recommending products or ideas you love? They're building a brand and attracting followers, just like you can! In this episode, we'll explore three powerful strategies to leverage your expertise and turn it into new income streams for your business. Even if you're unfamilia…
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161. Exposing the lie of "you only get 18 years"
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This week on the Best Today® Podcast I am talking about a common phrase that I’ve heard in passing far too much, “You only get 18 years” or “18 summers” with your children. I’m explaining why this phrase is a lie, is far more harmful than it could ever be helpful and giving you an alternative way to think about your time. This episode is very impor…
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Ep# 313: Burnout: Is This All There Is?
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Are you feeling burned out? You're not alone. But what if I told you it doesn't have to hold you back? In this special two-part episode, we'll tackle burnout head-on. First, we'll explore how technology, specifically AI and Machine Learning, can be your secret weapon to reclaim your time and boost your income. But that's not all! Have you ever thou…
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160. Need help with stewarding time well at work or your volunteer organizations? Listen to this!
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This week on the Best Today® Podcast I am telling you about what the majority of my work encompasses--teaching, training, coaching, and speaking with individuals and groups about how to steward their time well at work, at home, and everywhere in between. I’ve worked with large corporations, small teams, nonprofits, hospital systems, small businesse…
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Ep# 312: It’s Your Choice: Slow Living or The Hustle
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Are you a grinder? Designers often are because we think grinding away is the only way to be successful. Is grinding sustainable? Of course, it isn’t. So, let’s talk about a different way of doing business—slow living. Join me as we discuss ways of changing our mindsets to give us space to slow down, create meaningful work, and find joy in the proce…
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159. What do you do after being told "no" when you wanted a "yes"
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This week on the Best Today® Podcast I am talking about a recent experience with rejection and being told “no” when I had every expectation for a “yes.” I’m also sharing how I proceeded after the no. In the episode I share how to move past closed doors, “no’s” and opportunities that did not work out the way you wanted. Listen and save this episode …
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Ep #311: Creating From Abundance
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Imagine a world where you ditch unrealistic timelines and an overwhelming schedule. What if, instead of feeling anxious and like a failure, you planned with honesty about how long tasks take? This, my friends, is the power of realistic time blocking so you can create from abundance and not scarcity. By ditching the "fallacy of time optimism" (that …
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158. Why finding home within yourself is so important
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This week on the Best Today® Podcast I am talking about an important revelation that I had when talking with friends a few weeks ago--finding home within ourselves. I explain what I mean by “home” and what it looks like in our lives when we’ve found home within ourselves in the episode. I would to hear your thoughts after listening so please share …
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Ep #310: The Easy vs. Hard Dichotomy
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I’m angry and on my soapbox today. Everywhere you turn, there is a business strategy around peddling the idea that a mere three steps can magically solve all your woes. While that notion is undoubtedly tempting, it's also entirely impractical. One size does not fit all. However, the opposite extreme – believing everything valuable must be hard – is…
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157. The 5 Words that can push you to keep going every single day
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This week on the Best Today® Podcast I am talking about the power, message, and intent behind our trademarked phrase, One Today at a Time® and why it can be empowering in your life every single day. If you are a human who could use encouragement, accountability, support, comfort, and/or hope in your days this episode is for you! Listen to the episo…
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Ep #309: Are You in Love With Your Life?
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Have you ever felt like your hair was on fire? Do you believe you must accomplish something monumental or reach a specific milestone to validate your success? Does your "to-do list" seem like an insurmountable mountain, and dissatisfaction permeates your existence? It’s time for a change. Today, I will give you the blueprint for embracing and lovin…
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156. 2 Reasons Why Making Time & Space for Yourself isn't Selfish
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This week on the Best Today® Podcast I am talking about a topic that has come up a lot as I travel and teach different groups of women: isn’t loving yourself or talking about making space for yourself selfish? Isn’t it “non-Christian” to do so? I’m sharing an article that I wrote in response to both questions and sentiments on the podcast. If you’v…
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Ep #308: Creating Healthy, Joyful Relationships
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My perspective on relationships shifts when I view the world through my “joy lens.” We've all experienced disappointment in romantic relationships or friendships. However, it's not always the fault of the relationship itself. Sometimes, it's the unrealistic expectations we impose upon it. We find ourselves let down when reality fails to match the n…
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155. Are you being led by the sunk cost bias? Listen to find out!
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This week on the Best Today® Podcast I am explaining the sunk cost bias and how it affects our lives and our time. If you’ve ever invested time, energy, or resources into something that you know is no longer best for you make sure to listen to the episode to learn more about the sunk cost bias and how to overcome it in your life. Listen to the epis…
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Ep #307: The Path to Freedom: Are You Your Worst Enemy?
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I am thrilled to discuss a result of my joy practice: Freedom, or as I prefer to call it, “freeing myself.” We often become our worst critics, creating unnecessary hurdles that block our joy. Today, I will share my journey and the unexpected reward of freeing myself from self-imposed expectations. When our conversations and thoughts revolve around …
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154. 8 things that are helping me + bringing me joy right now
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This week on the Best Today® Podcast I am sharing eight things that are helping me to create great boundaries, steward my time well, and bringing me joy! My hope is that they will give you ideas for your life! I also want to hear what is working right now for you, share with us in the Best Today® Community at besttodaycommunity.com. Listen to the e…
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Ep #306: Joy in the Little Things
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I am undergoing an internal transformation, and the catalyst for this change is the conscious cultivation of joy in my life. In this journey, I share my experiences of practicing joy throughout the day, highlighting its profound impact on me compared to my previous exploration of gratitude. Today, I'll delve into the simple pleasures that bring me …
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153. Throw out time management and trade it for this instead
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This week on the Best Today® Podcast I am talking about the evolution of Best Today® and my intent for helping you to steward your time well and why that matters. I also invite you to join our new 10 Day Series “Steward Well” by going to besttoday.co/steward to sign up! Listen to the episode and find all links referenced in today's episode at bestt…
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