Everbetter Ideas

More musings on getting out of our homes & away from our technology for real life interactions with the people in our lives. In this episode I talk about how I revived the original “social media” with people from my circle of friends & family. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everbetterideas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everbetterideas/support

Have you heard of BLOT?  It stands for Bottom Line On Top and is an exceptionally effective technique for written communications. The next time you write an email, read it from the perspective of the recipient and determine if there is a better, more effective way to draft your message.  Things to consider: Is everything jammed into one blob of text? Are your questions clearly written? If asking multiple questions, do they contradict one another? Is your subject line a good indication of what you want?  For example, do you have a question or are you simply providing an update? If you need or would like a response by a certain time, is that stated in your message. Writing a great email doesn't come naturally to any of us on the first draft.  It's important to draft, read and revise your messages.   Contact me at kathy@everbetterideas if you would like guidance on how to use this technique in your written communications. --- Send in a voice mess

Yes. You can have it all but you can't have it all at once.  Life is busy and we need to prioritize who and what gets our time and attention.  Sometimes our work life needs to be a lower priority so we can take care of ourselves or a loved one.  Sometimes we need to *gasp* put more time and energy into our careers.   In this episode of the Everbetter Ideas podcast I share my favorite segment from Episode 491 by The Art of Manliness.   How do you maintain balance in your life?   How do you reclaim it when you feel like you have stretched yourself too thin?   What is the hardest thing for you to put on the backburner when you realize that something has to give? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everbetterideas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everbetterideas/support

Traveling can be stressful for everyone that is (or isn't) involved.  Including your pets.   Minimize stress, confusion and possible chaos by creating a Pet Notes file that you can easily access and update each time you travel.  Leave it for your pet sitter to ensure they (and your pets!) have an enjoyable experience. See everbetterideas.com for an example of Pet Notes that I have for my pet sitters! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everbetterideas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everbetterideas/support

In this episode I touch on my appreciation for another podcast titled Stoic Meditations.  Hear what I like about the podcast and some high-level thoughts on stoicism. Follow the host of Stoic Meditations on Twitter and listen to the podcast on Anchor or your favorite podcast platform. Do you have a favorite podcast that you'd like to share? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everbetterideas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everbetterideas/support

This episode of the Everbetter Ideas podcast was inspired by an episode of Dr. Phil McGraw's new podcast, Phil in the Blanks. I recently heard Dr. Phil interviewed on two other podcasts (links below) which prompted me to listen to a few episodes of Phil in the Blanks.  One of the Dr. Phil's episodes talks about getting out of your comfort zone. I have been finding myself more and more intrigued by opportunities to get outside of my comfort zone.  Starting this podcast is one great example of that.  In this episode I share another example of how I am pushing myself outside of my comfort zone.   I get the sense that other people around me are also interested in pushing outside of their regular routines & comfort zones.  I see examples of this on social media when friends and family ask for guidance on finding music instructors, sign up for painting or other creative classes, or start a new healthy habit like working out daily. Are you doing anything that pushes you to step outside of your comfort zone? The

I’ve been thinking a lot about how I have traditionally used technology & how I might alter my use to add more value to my life. How do I stop mindless scrolling, angry reactions to the opinions of others and instead do things that bring more joy to my life? Social media isn’t all bad. I mention the value it does add to my life in this episode. I also reference this video by Casey Neistat. Take a listen & share how you are using technology to add value to your life & the world around you. https://youtu.be/6DfP10OeDP0 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everbetterideas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everbetterideas/support

Death of someone you care about is never easy. It’s an ongoing journey of highs and lows. How do you grieve & how do you support others in their grief journey? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everbetterideas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everbetterideas/support

How I stop myself when I realize I’m creating stories that cause me needless anger, worry or frustration. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everbetterideas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everbetterideas/support

Pursuing your passion doesn’t require perfection or vast amounts of time. Dedicate 15-30 minutes every single day to it and see where it gets you. Will it get you closer to achieving a larger goal? Will it bring you some sort of joy or happiness? Take a listen to the Rich Roll Podcast interview with Brian Koppelman for more inspiration on this topic! https://www.richroll.com/podcast/brian-koppelman-427/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everbetterideas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everbetterideas/support

A recap of a fairly typical Saturday of physical activity and ideas to help inspire your physical fitness goals. **Note: I inadvertently refer to this as Episode 6 in the podcast but it is actually Episode 7. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everbetterideas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everbetterideas/support

Sound bites from a recent Think IT Association event. Are you facing your fears? Are you afraid to take the first step? Are you having candid conversations with yourself? Take a listen. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everbetterideas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everbetterideas/support

Epictetus and Tim Pool provide today’s inspiration.  Do you ever find yourself wondering about the intentions of others? Assuming the worst when you don't have all of the information to know what really drove them to behave as they did?  I recently listened to Joe Rogan interview Tim Pool.  Listen to this podcast to hear me paraphrase something from the podcast.  It reminded me very much of my favorite philosopher, Epictetus.  I share some of his wisdom in this podcast as well. Epictetus quote courtesy Good Reads:  “Man is not worried by real problems so much as by his imagined anxieties about real problems” ― Epictetus  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everbetterideas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everbetterideas/support

Training my dog on impulse control lead me to think about opportunities to train myself in this area as well. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everbetterideas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everbetterideas/support

This episode shares my initial thoughts after watching a great video by Yes, Theory featuring their time with Wim Hof.  I paraphrased a few statements from the video that stood out to me in the video and now the words "control your brain" are playing on repeat in my head. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everbetterideas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everbetterideas/support

I learned something new about myself after recording just one episode of this podcast. What have you learned about yourself recently? Here is a great graphic about blind spots.   https://goo.gl/images/dLCR4L --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everbetterideas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everbetterideas/support

A brief introduction to the plans for this podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everbetterideas/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/everbetterideas/support