Mindful Productivity Podcast

The Paper is the Process: My 3-Step Analog System for Idea Capturing

Feeling scattered no matter how many productivity apps you try? In this episode, I share why pen and paper might be the most powerful tool in your workflow, especially if you're neurodivergent, a deep thinker, or just tired of digital clutter.🎙️ Inside the episode, I'll cover:The real reason writing things down helps you think more clearly and stay focusedHow analog systems can reduce decision fatigue (no more bouncing between apps!)Why capturing your ideas on paper leads to more follow-through and less procrastinationHow repeated note-taking boosts your memory, creativity, and project momentumWhat to do when you're stuck overcomplicating your workflow and want to return to calmPlus I take you behind-the-scenes of my paper planning and project mapping processThis is your reminder that you don’t need a fancier tool,  you just need a process that feels like you.📝 Cozy up with a notebook and listen in!Send us a text--------Happening Now: Join me for the Summer Slowdown - a free event with new resources dropping each Friday in August to help you be more mindful, organized, and prepared in your life and business. Sign up at sarahsteckler.com/summer Find more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

Low Lift Projects for Low Energy Days

Feeling low on energy but still want to move your business forward? Tune into this episode where we'll dive into:How to identify your low energy patterns (and why that matters)Practical ways to prep your life and business ahead of time for slower daysA list of low-lift business tasks you can do without burning outWhy low energy days can actually be your creative superpowerSimple mindset shifts to stop judging yourself and start working with your energy, not against itLinks Mentioned:Daily Productivity & Brain Dump BookEnergy Driver Habit TrackerCozy Creatives NewsletterSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

Why Paper Planners Matter More Than Ever in an AI-Filled World

This week we're chatting all about navigating AI as a creative and why paper planning matter more than ever. Tune in to hear more on:Why paper planners are more essential than ever in our tech-saturated worldHow writing things down boosts creativity, clarity, and mental well-beingThe surprising ways AI is reshaping our habits and what to do about itReal talk on digital overwhelm, constant notifications, and reclaiming your focusThe brain science behind pen-and-paper planning and how it supports deeper thinkingA refreshing hybrid approach to planning that blends analog joy with digital easeSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

Behind the Scenes Business Planning Updates for 2025 and Beyond

Join me for a cozy coffee chat about business updates, plans, adapting to change, and what's in the works. Links Mentioned:Sign up for the Cozy Creatives NewsletterDigital Product Shop Program (aff link)Daily Productivity & Brain Dump BookShine Sticker StudioSign up for the Get Started with Google Workspace WorkshopSend us a textFind more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler

I changed my entire productivity system

After struggling for far too long, I decided it was finally time to switch things up in the backend of my business. Tune into this episode to hear:What wasn't working for getting things done in my businessCommon annoyances with Notion and why I ended up ditching it for task managementWhy I no longer care what my workspace looks likeThe simplified way I am tracking tasks nowWhy I'm loving Google Workspace and a peak into my productivity setupHow I love to use Google Calendar, Google Drive, Tasks, and Google Meet to cut costs in my annual business expensesHow you can get my free training on Getting Started with Google Workspace in your business!Register for the Google Workspace Workshop here.Send us a text---------Want to publish a journal or planner this year? Learn how you can create a profitable print-on-demand paperback, hardcover, or spiral bound planner in my Planner Publishing 101 Workshop. Watch it here. Access ends 6/20Find more resources over at SarahSteckler.comCome say hi on Instagram @sarahsteckler