Episodes
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Overcoming Procrastination: Strategies for Time Management
In this episode of 'Becoming Burnout Proof', host Meg Bingham, a certified stress management specialist and marketing strategist, tackles the topic of procrastination within the 'Protect Your Time' series. Meg discusses the high cost of procrastination, shares personal anecdotes and professional insights, and provides practical strategies for overcoming procrastination. Strategies include conducting a time audit, leveraging the 'who, not how' principle, prioritizing tasks, focusing on starting rather than finishing, using timers, minimizing distractions, and managing fear and expectations.
LINKS:
Balanced Business Blueprint00:00 Welcome to Becoming Burnout Proof
01:08 The Cost of Procrastination
02:05 Understanding Why We Procrastinate
03:06 Practical Tips to Overcome Procrastination
06:53 Leveraging Dopamine and Minimizing Distractions
09:30 Addressing the Root: Fear and Self-Worth
10:15 Wrapping Up and Detaching Worth from Productivity
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Protecting Your Time: Time Management Strategies to Help You Be Productive in a Good Way
In this episode of Becoming Burnout Proof, host Meg Bingham, a certified stress management specialist and marketing strategist, discusses strategies for improving our relationship with time to avoid burnout, especially in the context of upcoming summer when routines often change. She introduces her course, the Balanced Business Blueprint, as a resource to help women entrepreneurs better protect their time. The episode covers common struggles with time scarcity mindset, the solution of doing fewer things well, and practical tips like conducting a time audit, learning to say no, prioritizing efficiently, and scheduling non-negotiables for self-care. Meg emphasizes the importance of intentionality in how we spend our time to foster productivity, joy, connection, and rest without succumbing to chaos.
LINKS:
The Balanced Business Blueprint00:00 Welcome to Becoming Burnout Proof
00:34 The Time Management Dilemma
02:19 Understanding and Overcoming Scarcity Mindset
05:42 Practical Tips for Better Time Management
09:53 Closing Thoughts and What's Next
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In this episode, host Meg Bingham, a certified stress management specialist and digital marketer, shares her personal journey of balancing life as a mom, student, and entrepreneur while encouraging listeners to pursue their passions, regardless of age. She discusses her recent graduation with a bachelor's degree in public health, her transition from a surgical assistant to a successful digital marketer, the lessons learned through various job experiences, and the realization of her true mission in stress management for entrepreneurs. Meg also reflects on the importance of celebrating every win, embracing transparency, and the belief that it's never too late to pursue one's dreams, illustrated with inspiring examples of individuals who found success later in life.
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Connect on IG @megwbingworklifeharmonyclub.com@kelliegerardi -
In this episode, I interviewed Relationship Coach Sharon Costanzo about the hard conversations required to get what we want and need out of our most important relationships. We discuss equitable partnerships, Fair Play, and managing the mental load.
Links:
- Follow Sharon on Instagram
- Free Guide: 5 Characteristics of a Partnership Marriage
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On this episode of Becoming Burnout Proof, Meg discusses the importance of relationships for entrepreneurs and provides tips on how to network effectively, particularly for online business owners. The crucial role of having a robust support system and being part of a community with shared goals and values is highlighted. Networking is emphasized as a critical tool for business owners, and the podcast offers strategies on how to make connections and use Facebook effectively for networking. It also advises on creating a follow up and check-in system and even the benefits of attending in-person events. The importance of balancing content creation and networking efforts was also discussed.
LINKS:
-Networking Tracker (Inside the Relationship Reboot Workbook)
-The Work-Life Harmony Club
00:00 Introduction to the Importance of Relationships in Business
00:39 The Role of Relationships in Personal and Professional Life
01:44 Understanding Your Support System
03:00 The Connection Between Relationships and Business Growth
03:16 The Power of Networking in Business
04:20 The Three Stages of Marketing
05:09 Tips for Effective Online Networking
09:46 The Value of In-Person Networking
10:25 Conclusion and Next Steps
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Self-Love & Self-Care for Women: Quiet Your Inner Critic
In this episode of 'Becoming Burnout Proof,' Meg kicks off the Relationship Reboot series by tackling the topic of self-love. She challenges the conventional understanding of self-care, advocating for a deeper, more holistic approach, beyond mere indulgences. Meg shares advice from 'The Self Care Prescription' by Clinical Psychologist Robin Gobin, highlighting the need for self-connection and care across various health areas such as physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual health. The episode emphasizes strategies to quiet the inner critic and provides several exercises for self-love and quieting the inner critic. Meg persuades listeners to prioritize self-care as non-negotiable, despite barriers like lack of time and potential guilt.
LINKS:
- Relationship Reboot Workbook (Free Access)
- The Self-Care Prescription (not an affiliate link-just a really good book!)
- The Work-Life Harmony Club
00:00 Introduction to the Relationship Reboot Series
00:42 The Importance of Self-Relationship
01:08 Redefining Self-Care
02:16 The Self-Care Prescription: A Mini Book Review
02:28 Practical Self-Care Tips for Different Areas of Health
03:22 Overcoming Barriers to Self-Care
03:47 Addressing Time as a Barrier to Self-Care
06:09 The Inner Critic: A Major Obstacle to Self-Care
06:34 Exercises to Quiet Your Inner Critic
09:14 Conclusion and Preview of Next Episode
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In the final episode of her series, 'Resolutions and Rest', Meg, a stress management specialist, discusses the importance of rest, especially in a productivity-oriented culture. Sharing her entrepreneurial journey, she talks about the negative impact of the 'hustle and grind' culture, which often leads to burnout. Meg observes a changing trend, a shift from glorifying relentless work to respecting and promoting rest. She expresses the misconception of rest being unproductive and emphasizes its various types - the physical, mental, sensory, creative, emotional, social, and spiritual rest. She further discusses how these forms of rest can alleviate stress and promote work-life balance. The episode concludes with Meg encouraging her listeners to download the rest and resolutions workbook to access a rest cheatsheet.
Links mentioned:
Resolutions & Rest Workbook The Work-Life Harmony Club -
In the third episode of the Resolutions and Rest series, Stress Management Specialist, Meg, guides viewers on the methodology of setting 'gentle goals' to prevent burnout. The concept of gentle goals, which prioritize happiness and contentment over productivity, is discussed at length. Drawing a parallel with necessary and sufficient factors in Epidemiology, Meg emphasizes that setting goals linked with personal interests is crucial for holistic success. Meg also shares her personal 'gentle goal' for the year 2024, focused on rediscovering fun, as an example. The concept is reinforced by the thoughts of clinical psychologist, Katina Bajaj, underscoring the need to invest in the process rather than the outcome. The episode encourages viewers to consider similar goal-setting strategies for themselves.
Links mentioned:
Resolutions & Rest Workbook
The Work-Life Harmony Club
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Redefining Success in Business and Personal Life
Host Meg Bingham, a marketing and stress management specialist, explores the concept of success in various aspects of life such as being a parent, business owner, and entrepreneur. She emphasizes the importance of defining success based on our core values and lifelong goals, rather than external and uncontrollable factors. She recommends reframing success in business beyond revenue goals, and instead account for aspects like time freedom, fulfillment, and the ability to make an impact. Meg also discusses the significance of aligning daily actions with personal core values as a way to ensure satisfaction in our endeavors. The episode encourages listeners to evaluate their core values as a step to redefine their definition of success in business and personal life.
Links mentioned:
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Becoming Burnout Proof: Taking Advantage of New Year Energy
In this episode of Becoming Burnout Proof, host Meg Bingham, a certified stress management specialist & and master marketer, discusses strategies for sustainably utilizing new year energy. She addresses how the societal shifts from our natural rhythm can impact our ability to establish and maintain New Year's resolutions, particularly considering the conflict between the fresh start energy of the New Year and our natural inclination to rest in colder months. Meg offers advice on how to use this energy for activities like planning, brainstorming, and decluttering our businesses, while emphasizing the need to listen to our bodies and energy levels. She emphasizes the importance of continuing routines even if your productivity isn't at its peak. She ends by encouraging listeners to reflect on their past year's victories and growth. The episode also mentions the availability of a free workbook to guide listeners through the process.
This is part of the 'Becoming Burnout Proof' series focusing on 'Resolutions and Rest'.
Links mentioned:
Resolutions & Rest Workbook The Work-Life Harmony Club Simply Scaling By Danielle Fisher (Community & Planning Workshops) -
In this episode, stress management coach Meg Bingham shares strategies for protecting our mental health while staying informed on catastrophic world events.
Articles mentioned:
How to Protect Your Mental Health While Keeping Tabs on the Israel-Hamas War
https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/14/health/mental-health-israel-hamas-wellness/index.html
Tips to Look After Your Mental Health During Scary World Events
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/articles/tips-look-after-your-mental-health-during-scary-world-events
Stress Management Coaching inside the Work-Life Harmony Club:
https://www.worklifeharmonyclub.com/
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In this episode, Meg chats with licensed clinical therapist and parenting coach Deborah Winters about managing anxiety in healthy ways that improve our relationships with the people we love the most. Deborah gives insight into her entrepreneurship journey and tips for handling life's "WTH" moments. She explains how her desire for support & community led to the creation of her business and The Confident Mom's Club.
KEY POINTS:
It's okay to have "WTH" momentsManaging anxiety is a skill that takes practicePracticing awareness, acceptance, and action helps us to handle anxiety in healthy waysThe Confident Mom's Club is a free community to celebrate the joys and get support for the struggles of motherhoodLINKS
Confident Moms Club (Free Community)Follow Deborah on Instagram -
In these episode, I chat with Business Growth Strategist and Certified Director of Operations Danielle Fisher about how to delegate effectively at home and in business. Danielle believes that delegation is a form of self-care (AMEN!) and walks us through her process for helping her clients:
Make life and business easier by learning to ask for help (sometimes that's hard to do!)Decide what things we should be doing in our business and choose what to outsource (and how to learn what falls into your zone of genius)Know exactly what to delegate and who to delegate it to (whether you have an existing team or not)And how to delegate effectively for the long term (no taking back tasks or projects!)LINKS:
Simply Scaling Facebook Group for Women EntrepreneursThe Four Days to Freedom WorkshopThe CEO Time Audit ToolThe Work-Life Harmony Club -
In this episode, Meg chats with Menstrual Cycle Syncing Coach Briana Villegas. They discuss the importance of understanding menstrual cycles in relation to productivity and overall well being. Briana explains that women have an infradian rhythm in addition to the more commonly known circadian rhythm, which can affect how much rest and food they need throughout their 30-day cycle. She gives us a refresher on the four phases of the menstrual cycle and suggests ways in which women can use each phase to connect with their intuition and anchor themselves in their values, priorities, and boundaries. By understanding their cycles, women can create a life that takes into account their cyclical nature, leading to greater productivity and overall wellness.
Key points:
Women have an infradian rhythm in addition to a circadian rhythm, which affects how much rest and food women need throughout their 30-day cycleUnderstanding the menstrual cycle can lead to greater productivity and overall wellnessThe menstrual phase is a time to connect with intuition and anchor oneself in values, priorities, and boundariesBy understanding their cycles, women can create a life that takes into account their cyclical nature and let go of toxic productivity & guiltLinks:
Cycle Syncing GuideHormone Rants PodcastDISCLAIMER:
This podcast is not intended as a source for medical advice. It is for informational purposes only.
No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard here. -
The Address Your Stress Workshop is coming up! It's a 90-minute interactive workshop designed to help stressed out women entrepreneurs step out of chaos and into a life of ease and calm.
In this episode, Meg gives a sneak peek into the workshop, where you'll learn how to:
Embrace stress as a useful tool (so you can reframe stressful situations and use the body's stress response to your advantage)Reduce stress by improving your relationship with time and setting firm boundariesCreate a stress recovery plan (so you can build resilience instead of burning out.)LINKS:
Register for the workshop at worklifeharmonyclub.com.
REFERENCES:
McGonigal, K. (2016). The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It. Penguin.
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