It's been a bit, hasn't it? How have your goals been coming along? I must admit, I didn't mean to ghost you. I'm your host, Steph Shoell, and I'm thrilled to be back, sharing this space with you. If you've been wondering where I've disappeared to, let me tell you, it's been quite an unexpected journey. A journey started with missing one episode in Jan 2023 and somehow turned into a 14-month hiatus. This break, though unplanned, taught me a valuable lesson about the importance of scheduling and routine. Without them, even the activities we love can slip through the cracks. Season 4: A Fresh Start Embracing this new chapter in mid-April, away from my usual love for "new beginnings" like Mondays and New Year, feels a bit unconventional. Yet, here I am, excited to embark on this solo journey with you, enriched with insights from my hiatus. This season, we're keeping things interactive thanks to Spotify's cool new feature that lets you leave audio messages. I'm eager to hear about your routines, hacks, and goals, making this season a collaborative adventure. I want to talk about something that's reignited my passion for organizing: Marie Kondo's 'Joy at Work.' After a night of reading, I found myself rearranging my entire home office, inspired by her simple yet profound methods. And with my digital clutter reaching overwhelming levels, especially with all my audio files, Marie's advice couldn't have come at a better time. Marie suggests organizing our digital lives into three key folders: Current Projects: For immediate work that needs attention. Records: For all those important policy and procedure documents. Saved Work: For archived projects that we might need to refer back to. This week, I challenge you to join me in a 10-minute decluttering session, focusing on these categories. Let's tackle our digital clutter and make our workspaces a source of joy and productivity. So, here's to being back, to decluttering, and to not ghosting you again (hopefully). Let's dive into this new season of 52 Weeks together! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/52-weeks-podcast7/message

Welcome to Week Fifty --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/52-weeks-podcast7/message

With only a few weeks left of the year, we are reflecting on our goals for 2023. The invitation was to ask yourself these questions. 1. Think about 2023. Who is your future self in 2023? 2. How will you make your goals/habits/routines different? 3. Do you have a word or theme for the year? Melody: her word for the year is Discipline. Discipline equals freedom. Tracy: Being Intentional! Daily Intentionality. Serving Others & Thoughtfulness. Steph: She is focusing on running three marathons next year. She wants to run 26.2 miles in 3hrs & 59 mins. . Her new mantra is will it make my legs go faster? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/52-weeks-podcast7/message

When was the last time you did something that not just physically pushed you but also pushed you mentally? Melody shares what she learned at the DeadHorse 50 a couple weekends ago and how mental toughness and pushing through, just ten more seconds, makes us stronger in Christ. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/52-weeks-podcast7/message

“The butler slayed so the master can play.” Steph Shoell How is the butler doing in your life? The butler does the bathroom scrubbing, the cooking, the lunch packing, the outfit you’ll feel good in. The master prioritizes what is most important to accomplish and executes able to refrain from distraction. This week’s invitation is to note how the butler is doing and how the master is faring? What can be adjusted and what is worth celebrating? Article referenced: https://www.beherenowmindfulness.com/blog-layout-1/learn-how-to-be-your-own-butler A couple videos from Chase Hughes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_JRyCq6jOk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuY9zgy6og0 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/52-weeks-podcast7/message

In a world where inflation is rising, staying financially prepared is more important than ever. Are you one of the millions of Americans struggling with debt? This week's invitation is to look at your finances and see how you can up your budget. It can be tough to stay financially afloat in today's world. But with a little effort, you can create a budget that works for you and helps you get ahead. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/52-weeks-podcast7/message

Do you know what your attachment style is? Understanding this can have a lot of benefits for your relationships. Learn more about the different styles and how to figure out which one you identify with most. Knowing your attachment style can help you better understand yourself and others, improving all of your relationships! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/52-weeks-podcast7/message

Tracy leads out the conversation on the words of prophets & apostles. She shares her experience with Elder Christopherson’s talk this past October 2022, The Doctrine of Belonging and shares why it was such a powerful experience for her. Steph & Melody also share what they either learned or were reminded of because of the weekly invitation! You are invited to search the words of the prophets and listen not just once but over and over again. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/52-weeks-podcast7/message

Benjamin Hardy shares how sacred the mornings are for prime time creative & productive work. He recommends we protect those hours at all costs. Steph guides us through this conversation on this week’s call and shares how she moved her business forward this past week in alignment with the challenge to do one to five things a day to move your business forward. Steph is our cold call expert and Melody is reaching out to other runners in her community. Tracy is staying above water in her new job. We invite you to consider what you can do to prioritize the sale in your business or job. The best work happens in Short intensive spurts. The first three hours with make or Break you. Three hours really focused. Brain is most active and creative immediately following sleep. Willpower strongest immediately following sleep. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/52-weeks-podcast7/message

When was the last time you promised you would do something and you did it? How did that feel? Steph reflects on a moment this past week when she recommitted to keeping her word. This week’s episode focuses on the power of keeping your word along with measuring the gains and doing what you can do each day, rather than seeking all or nothing in goal completion. We invite you to reflect on how you are doing keeping your word to others and yourself. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/52-weeks-podcast7/message