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  • As the seasons change, it's the perfect time to take a look at everything you do and reassess. Are you looking for a slower pace and more joy? Podcast host Paula Jenkins shares six steps to slowing down and savoring joy. Tune in! #slowdown #choosejoy #podcast
    choosing joy coaching podcast Season 3 solocast

    Ep153: Six Steps to Slowing Down and Savoring Joy with host Paula Jenkins

    As Season 3 comes to a close, and Fall is just around the corner, I’m finding that I’m ready to slow down. Our summer was purposefully jam packed: We visited England,…

    September 4, 2018
  • Discover the right time to follow your dreams
    choosing joy coaching podcast Season 3 solocast

    Ep152: Discover the Right Time to Follow Your Dreams with Host Paula Jenkins

    This week on the show, let’s talk about some great ways to discover the right time to follow your dreams.   Not too long ago, I got to meet up with…

    August 28, 2018
  • How to Get Unstuck
    choosing joy coaching podcast Season 3 solocast

    Ep151: How to Get Unstuck in Your Life and Business with Host Paula Jenkins

    Feeling stuck and like you have no momentum sucks. The truth is you will more than likely feel stuck at some point in your life, whether that be in your business…

    August 21, 2018
  • The Four Pillars of Joy: Inspiration, Mindfulness, Action, and Fun with host Paula Jenkins
    choosing joy podcast Season 3 solocast

    Ep140: The Four Pillars of Joy: Inspiration, Mindfulness, Action, and Fun with host Paula Jenkins

    This week on the show, I’m exploring the 4 pillars of joy: Inspiration, Mindfulness, Action, and Fun. If you’ve been listening awhile, you know that I think of joy as a…

    June 5, 2018
  • what moms really want for mothers day
    author blog choosing joy mom

    What Mom Really Wants For Mother’s Day (and Everyday)

    This week in a Facebook group, there was a lively and spirited discussion about what Moms really want for Mother’s Day (vs what marketers are saying Moms want on Mothers Day).…

    May 13, 2018
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  • you can be funny and be serious. it’s not either / or⠀ As an entrepreneur, and a woman out doing business in the world, I am betting that this week’s episode will resonate with you strongly. It’s getting at the heart of some deep seated conditioning, and calling into question something my own personal inner critic is pretty tied to: as a person who does serious work (life coaching, business coaching and project management all require an understanding of deep emotional or business acumen), I often worry that if I present my light heartedness in front of others, my ability to be serious and taken as a credible intelligent person will be dismissed. ⠀ What I love is that in this chat, Andrea calls bullshit on this, for both of us. She says it’s “inner critic bullshit” that’s just getting the way of our being our true selves. And, I agree with her. ⠀ ⠀ Thank you for being on the podcast, Andrea! @yourkickasslife It was a true pleasure getting to chat with you. ⠀ To tune in to the whole conversation, click the link in my profile. ⠀ ⠀ #podcast #strongwomen #womeninbusiness #amusing #hilarious #healingjourney #consciousness #recovery #mindfulness #anxiety #discomfort #jumpstartyourjoy
  • I just whipped up a list of a few of my favorite joyful things, and posted them for you to enjoy! If you're looking for some fun ways to bring more joy to your world, whether it be to peep some things that I love and have been using lately, or to get some inspiration on books, gifts, and fun things to veg out on this weekend, you'll find some great things on this list.⠀ Plus you'll find some great things from a few of my favorites from around the web:⠀ ⠀ Link to the post is in my profile.⠀ Or tap the image to see who’s inspiring me and go visit their Instagram 🎉 ⠀ #favorite_things #theseareafewofmyfavoritethings #joyful #joyous #festive #joyfulmamas #fun_things #fun_things_to_do #merry #party #mrs_maisel #marvelousmrsmaisel #themarvelousmrsmaisel #fff #fedup #Schmidtts #sacredfocus #whenigrowup #
  • My sweet sister and I in @NKOTB trucker hats 💛 I’d love to go with her to the #mixedtape tour in 2019. In many ways, NKOTB has brought us closer in the last 3 years. We’ve gone on the last 2 cruises and it’s given us an amazing way to reconnect, get away and laugh our butts off for a week. Plus. Fake eyelashes and lots of costumes. Thank you @dannywoodofficial for being on the podcast and being the beginning of an amazing rekindling of fun and laughter for these 2 #bhsisters 💜 Love you big @aotbaby #mixedtapetour #boybandsforever #confettiismylovelanguage #longlivethelido #nkotbcruisex #bhfamily #truckerhats
  • measure twice, cut once⠀ One of my favorite things to say as a project manager, especially when I am working with new clients, is “measure twice, cut once.”⠀ This is all a part of the project management mindset - that you get into the habit of defining what you want to do, before you do it, before you begin your work. ⠀ What happens when you get into the habit of planning out your day, or your work, or your next step in a project?⠀ You’re more likely to spend your time and money wisely, and create something that’s aligned with your business and vision.⠀ When you wander into a project without any thought of what it is, what you want to spend, or how you’ll complete it, you’re more than likely going to be Overwhelmed, unsure, panicked, and second guessing yourself.⠀ ⠀ Want to learn more about this, and how to tap into a project management mindset? This week on the podcast, I’m sharing all about it.⠀ The link is in my profile.⠀ ⠀ #project_management #projects #project_management_knowhows #project_management_professional #entrepreneur #owner #businesswoman #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurship #podcast #podcaster #podcastersofinstagram #choosejoy #flashesofdelight⠀ #teamclcc #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneurmindset #entrepreneurcoach #entrepreneurgoals #entrepreneurlifestyle #entrepreneurship101 #entrepreneurwoman #entrepreneurmom #entrepreneurialmindset #entrepreneursofinstagram #entrepreneurinspiration #business #coachlife #thatcoachlife #coachinglife
  • Silent night at the pretty @citycenterbishopranch - I love the vibe of this new shopping square in San Ramon. I work nearby and stopped by on the way home. 🌲🌟 #citycenterbishopranch #christmastree #christmaslights🎄 #outdoorholidaydecor #renzopiano #starchitecture #sanramonca
  • In my 20 years of being a project manager, I’ve seen a lot of things that get in the way of people achieving their dreams. Projects, by their nature are a way to up-level whatever you’re doing. Season 4 of the show is focused on the inspiration, intention, and ACTION of bringing more joy to the world. Embarking on a project is a way of bringing your vision of something (anything, really) into the world, and, gives you a way of bringing more joy into this world.⠀ ⠀ Find out more on this week's episode. The link is in my profile.⠀ ⠀ #project_management #projects #project_management_knowhows #project_management_professional #entrepreneur #owner #businesswoman #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurship #podcast #podcaster #podcastersofinstagram #choosejoy #flashesofdelight⠀ #teamclcc #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneurmindset #entrepreneurcoach #entrepreneurgoals #entrepreneurlifestyle #entrepreneurship101 #entrepreneurwoman #entrepreneurmom #entrepreneurialmindset #entrepreneursofinstagram #entrepreneurinspiration #business #coachlife #thatcoachlife #coachinglife
  • instead of perfect, aim for ease and done⠀ I used to be a perfectionist, and I wonder if maybe you are a bit of one too? Want to know the really brilliant thing about being one?⠀ At the core of your perfectionist leanings is a very wise nugget of truth, it’s your way of crafting and presenting your purpose to the world. It’s soul-work, and it’s personal, and you love it. And you want it to be right. And I want you to pause right now to soak that in. You’re doing soul work and this is hard and beautiful and amazing.⠀ ⠀ Project management mindset appears to be “hard” ONLY when you choose to see it as a limitation. What if, instead of it being a constraint, you see defining your project as a playing in a sandbox? ⠀ This is what happens when you define a project, you put some basic definition around your work.⠀ You can still play and create. You can still make whatever you want. ⠀ Now, instead of the play being open ended, you know when to stop and start and you know how long you’ll be playing. You know what success looks like for you.⠀ And you can be as creative as you want in the meantime.⠀ ⠀ Want to learn more about this, and how to tap into a project management mindset? This week on the podcast, I’m sharing all about it.⠀ The link is in my profile.⠀ ⠀ #project_management #projects #project_management_knowhows #project_management_professional #entrepreneur #owner #businesswoman #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurship #podcast #podcaster #podcastersofinstagram #choosejoy #flashesofdelight⠀ #teamclcc #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneurmindset #entrepreneurcoach #entrepreneurgoals #entrepreneurlifestyle #entrepreneurship101 #entrepreneurwoman #entrepreneurmom #entrepreneurialmindset #entrepreneursofinstagram #entrepreneurinspiration #business #coachlife #thatcoachlife #coachinglife
  • This morning, I’m grateful for this ornament exchange, and the amazing ness of someone who’s never met me picking out this sweet rhino for me. If you know me IRL, rhinos are my fave and the sweet delicate features on this are simply delightful. Hers to trusting that others can see you and get you and want the best for you. Heres to the awkward free fall of faith and trust and love. Here’s to total joy arriving unexpectedly and in ways you could never plan or control or make happen all on your own. Here’s to magic. And here’s to rhinos and new friends. #rhinoornament #patiencebrewster #fabfitfun #morninggratitudes #morningmotivation #morningroutine #christmasdecorations #christmasornaments2018 #rhino #rhinoceros #ornamentexchange #choosejoy
  • Gift tags 🌲 for holiday packages. Each year I love reading all the cards we got last year and seeing the smiling faces of people who we simply don’t see enough of. After I’ve taken in all the love of the greetings I love making gift tags for this year from the pretty cards. I cut them, use a star hole punch, and use some festive ribbon or twine and put the tags aside for when gift wrapping begins. It’s so lovely to get to reuse these pretty cards and give my future self a sweet way of labeling gifts - when I know for sure some late evening I’ll appreciate it even more. This is what makes the holidays lovely and calm and easier and deeply meaningful. Hope you are having a lovely Saturday. Want to hear more about creating a holiday that feels RIGHT for YOU? Check out episode 161 (link in profile) on the podcast. It’s all about crafting a season that’s right for you. #simpleholidays #meaningfulchristmas #ease #momentsofmine #morninggratitudes #momentsofmine #prettylittlechristmas #prettychristmas #peacefulmindpeacefullife #familychristmas #choosejoy #risingtidesociety #diychristmaschallenge #christmasdiy #diy #redandwhitetwine

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  • you can be funny and be serious. it’s not either / or⠀ As an entrepreneur, and a woman out doing business in the world, I am betting that this week’s episode will resonate with you strongly. It’s getting at the heart of some deep seated conditioning, and calling into question something my own personal inner critic is pretty tied to: as a person who does serious work (life coaching, business coaching and project management all require an understanding of deep emotional or business acumen), I often worry that if I present my light heartedness in front of others, my ability to be serious and taken as a credible intelligent person will be dismissed. ⠀ What I love is that in this chat, Andrea calls bullshit on this, for both of us. She says it’s “inner critic bullshit” that’s just getting the way of our being our true selves. And, I agree with her. ⠀ ⠀ Thank you for being on the podcast, Andrea! @yourkickasslife It was a true pleasure getting to chat with you. ⠀ To tune in to the whole conversation, click the link in my profile. ⠀ ⠀ #podcast #strongwomen #womeninbusiness #amusing #hilarious #healingjourney #consciousness #recovery #mindfulness #anxiety #discomfort #jumpstartyourjoy
  • I just whipped up a list of a few of my favorite joyful things, and posted them for you to enjoy! If you're looking for some fun ways to bring more joy to your world, whether it be to peep some things that I love and have been using lately, or to get some inspiration on books, gifts, and fun things to veg out on this weekend, you'll find some great things on this list.⠀ Plus you'll find some great things from a few of my favorites from around the web:⠀ ⠀ Link to the post is in my profile.⠀ Or tap the image to see who’s inspiring me and go visit their Instagram 🎉 ⠀ #favorite_things #theseareafewofmyfavoritethings #joyful #joyous #festive #joyfulmamas #fun_things #fun_things_to_do #merry #party #mrs_maisel #marvelousmrsmaisel #themarvelousmrsmaisel #fff #fedup #Schmidtts #sacredfocus #whenigrowup #
  • My sweet sister and I in @NKOTB trucker hats 💛 I’d love to go with her to the #mixedtape tour in 2019. In many ways, NKOTB has brought us closer in the last 3 years. We’ve gone on the last 2 cruises and it’s given us an amazing way to reconnect, get away and laugh our butts off for a week. Plus. Fake eyelashes and lots of costumes. Thank you @dannywoodofficial for being on the podcast and being the beginning of an amazing rekindling of fun and laughter for these 2 #bhsisters 💜 Love you big @aotbaby #mixedtapetour #boybandsforever #confettiismylovelanguage #longlivethelido #nkotbcruisex #bhfamily #truckerhats
  • measure twice, cut once⠀ One of my favorite things to say as a project manager, especially when I am working with new clients, is “measure twice, cut once.”⠀ This is all a part of the project management mindset - that you get into the habit of defining what you want to do, before you do it, before you begin your work. ⠀ What happens when you get into the habit of planning out your day, or your work, or your next step in a project?⠀ You’re more likely to spend your time and money wisely, and create something that’s aligned with your business and vision.⠀ When you wander into a project without any thought of what it is, what you want to spend, or how you’ll complete it, you’re more than likely going to be Overwhelmed, unsure, panicked, and second guessing yourself.⠀ ⠀ Want to learn more about this, and how to tap into a project management mindset? This week on the podcast, I’m sharing all about it.⠀ The link is in my profile.⠀ ⠀ #project_management #projects #project_management_knowhows #project_management_professional #entrepreneur #owner #businesswoman #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurship #podcast #podcaster #podcastersofinstagram #choosejoy #flashesofdelight⠀ #teamclcc #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneurmindset #entrepreneurcoach #entrepreneurgoals #entrepreneurlifestyle #entrepreneurship101 #entrepreneurwoman #entrepreneurmom #entrepreneurialmindset #entrepreneursofinstagram #entrepreneurinspiration #business #coachlife #thatcoachlife #coachinglife
  • Silent night at the pretty @citycenterbishopranch - I love the vibe of this new shopping square in San Ramon. I work nearby and stopped by on the way home. 🌲🌟 #citycenterbishopranch #christmastree #christmaslights🎄 #outdoorholidaydecor #renzopiano #starchitecture #sanramonca
  • In my 20 years of being a project manager, I’ve seen a lot of things that get in the way of people achieving their dreams. Projects, by their nature are a way to up-level whatever you’re doing. Season 4 of the show is focused on the inspiration, intention, and ACTION of bringing more joy to the world. Embarking on a project is a way of bringing your vision of something (anything, really) into the world, and, gives you a way of bringing more joy into this world.⠀ ⠀ Find out more on this week's episode. The link is in my profile.⠀ ⠀ #project_management #projects #project_management_knowhows #project_management_professional #entrepreneur #owner #businesswoman #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurship #podcast #podcaster #podcastersofinstagram #choosejoy #flashesofdelight⠀ #teamclcc #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneurmindset #entrepreneurcoach #entrepreneurgoals #entrepreneurlifestyle #entrepreneurship101 #entrepreneurwoman #entrepreneurmom #entrepreneurialmindset #entrepreneursofinstagram #entrepreneurinspiration #business #coachlife #thatcoachlife #coachinglife
  • instead of perfect, aim for ease and done⠀ I used to be a perfectionist, and I wonder if maybe you are a bit of one too? Want to know the really brilliant thing about being one?⠀ At the core of your perfectionist leanings is a very wise nugget of truth, it’s your way of crafting and presenting your purpose to the world. It’s soul-work, and it’s personal, and you love it. And you want it to be right. And I want you to pause right now to soak that in. You’re doing soul work and this is hard and beautiful and amazing.⠀ ⠀ Project management mindset appears to be “hard” ONLY when you choose to see it as a limitation. What if, instead of it being a constraint, you see defining your project as a playing in a sandbox? ⠀ This is what happens when you define a project, you put some basic definition around your work.⠀ You can still play and create. You can still make whatever you want. ⠀ Now, instead of the play being open ended, you know when to stop and start and you know how long you’ll be playing. You know what success looks like for you.⠀ And you can be as creative as you want in the meantime.⠀ ⠀ Want to learn more about this, and how to tap into a project management mindset? This week on the podcast, I’m sharing all about it.⠀ The link is in my profile.⠀ ⠀ #project_management #projects #project_management_knowhows #project_management_professional #entrepreneur #owner #businesswoman #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurship #podcast #podcaster #podcastersofinstagram #choosejoy #flashesofdelight⠀ #teamclcc #entrepreneurlife #entrepreneurmindset #entrepreneurcoach #entrepreneurgoals #entrepreneurlifestyle #entrepreneurship101 #entrepreneurwoman #entrepreneurmom #entrepreneurialmindset #entrepreneursofinstagram #entrepreneurinspiration #business #coachlife #thatcoachlife #coachinglife
  • This morning, I’m grateful for this ornament exchange, and the amazing ness of someone who’s never met me picking out this sweet rhino for me. If you know me IRL, rhinos are my fave and the sweet delicate features on this are simply delightful. Hers to trusting that others can see you and get you and want the best for you. Heres to the awkward free fall of faith and trust and love. Here’s to total joy arriving unexpectedly and in ways you could never plan or control or make happen all on your own. Here’s to magic. And here’s to rhinos and new friends. #rhinoornament #patiencebrewster #fabfitfun #morninggratitudes #morningmotivation #morningroutine #christmasdecorations #christmasornaments2018 #rhino #rhinoceros #ornamentexchange #choosejoy
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