I (Alia) love learning about and gaining inspiration from the routines that others use to keep their homes and families running. In this episode, I’m sharing 5 routines that have been helpful in my home and inviting you to consider areas in your own life that could benefit from a simple, brand-new routine.
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[PODCAST 292]: “What Do I Do With This?” – Using the 8 STEP Questions to Process It All
How would it feel to know exactly what to do with every single physical item, digital file, message, and idea that came into your life? With the 8 STEP Processing Questions and a little bit of practice, you can become an expert at processing these things into your STEP Command Central. In this episode, Alia shares several step-by-step processing examples from her life.
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[PODCAST 291]: Using STEP Principles for Sustainable Self Improvement
It has always been difficult for me (Alia) to get new habits to stick long term. I would be successful for a few days, but once the excitement wore off, I’d be right back where I started. Once I started looking at new habits for self improvement through the lens of simple projects, tasks, and routines, everything changed! I’m sharing three specific examples from my life and hope that this podcast provides encouragement for establishing new habits.
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[PODCAST 290]: Routine Reality Check: What You ‘Have’ to Do vs. What You ‘Want’ to Do
Alia used to resist routines because it felt like there were too many things to do each day. Once she split her Routines List into two sections–the “must-do” and the “flexible” routines–she actually felt excited to complete the daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly tasks on her list. This episode is for you if you’re ready to simplify your Routines List and feel this same sense of clarity and peace. đŸ™‚
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[PODCAST 283]: Catching Life’s Curveballs with a STEP System
When life throws unexpected challenges your way, having a solid system in place can make all the difference. In this episode, Alia shares how her Command Central helped her stay calm and organized during two surprise surgeries and a hospital stay–allowing her to rest, recover, and know that all life’s details were safe and sound.
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[PODCAST 277]: Turning Tiny Tasks Into Big Wins – The 2-Minute Rule in Action!
In this episode, Alia shares how she grouped several “home” tasks and turned them into a mini project. When the “2 minutes or less” tasks in our lives start to build up, there’s an easy way to gather, sort, and accomplish them!
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[PODCAST 270]: Creating Space for Family and Friends – Encouragement + Real-Life Examples!
When we have a lot going on in our lives, how can we get organized and create space for our loved ones at the same time? In today’s episode, Alia gives encouragement on how we can make this happen and shares several examples from our LearnDoBecome Community members!
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[PODCAST 259]: Less Stress, More Joy: The Power of Early Holiday Planning
Looking to have a stress-free holiday season? This podcast is all about the free LearnDoBecome Holiday Workshop, where we share our favorite tips and tricks for reducing the holiday overwhelm. Let’s make this the most enjoyable holiday season ever!
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[PODCAST 254]: Teaching with STEP: Community Ideas and Strategies for a More Organized Classroom
Ready to discover how STEP principles and the power of community has been transformational for teachers across the world? In today’s podcast, I’m sharing several great ideas, success stories, and practical tips from educators who have created balance and organization with their Command Centrals.
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[PODCAST 253]: Teamwork and Consistency: How We Create Brand-New Routines That Stick!
In today’s podcast, I (Alia) share my favorite way to establish and maintain new routines amidst life changes–sharing insights following a big move and my husband starting medical school. I’m sharing our step-by-step process for creating effective routines, our daily calendar structure, and the apartment reset routine that keeps things feeling organized and functional. Enjoy!