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One of our community members posted this question recently, and I just knew we needed to address it here on the website and on our podcast, so here we go! She said: I’m struggling with “feeling behind” every day. I want to get to the landing spots, the capture tool, the weekly review, the dinner plans, the context-based Next Actions List, the projects, the routines, etc… but I know it’s too much for each day. It’s stuff I want to do everyday so I can feel on top of it but I can’t do it all in the time I have. And when I don’t, I feel like things are falling through the cracks because my system
Here at LearnDoBecome, we constantly talk about systems. In fact, our mission statement shares that “We help people who are overwhelmed by the details of life to create simple systems so they can do what matters most.” As we’ve gone deeper into systems, however, several people have asked, “What’s the difference between a system and a routine?” The reason this matters is because both systems and routines can reduce the friction in your life, and when you learn how they work together, it’s a game changer. Here’s a simple breakdown: BOTH Systems and Routines Are done repeatedly Reduce mental load
Have you ever made a decision that kind of backfired? Or are you currently sorting through piles of stuff you wish you’d never accumulated to begin with? (We have, too!) Eric recently read a great essay by Benjamin Franklin called “The Whistle,” which references a story from Franklin’s boyhood when he purchased a whistle, but at several times its worth. The essay goes on to share a variety of circumstances where people made decisions that ended up costing them too much money, time, energy, etc. In today’s podcast, we’re sharing how this story and the question, “Am I paying too much for this wh
Alia hosted a Friday night working session inside our STEP Coaching membership a few weeks ago, and when she emailed out the replay, I clicked to watch the video–curious to see how it went (if people were engaged, if these kinds of sessions are helpful, etc.). I ended up grinning from ear to ear as I watched because I was so touched and so impressed with what was happening with this amazing group of people! I have two main purposes for today’s podcast: I DO want to give you a glimpse inside our new STEP Coaching membership. It is truly making a difference in so many people’s lives, and if you’
At the top of our LearnDoBecome website, you’ll see the phrase, “Architect a life of excellence.” Now, if you had spoken with me early in my adulthood–especially when I became a mother–and told me that I could “architect my life” instead of living in overwhelm, I would have had a few words for you. I was doing my absolute best. Barely sleeping. Trying to love our children and keep the house clean and build a strong marriage and work on the computer at night before collapsing into bed. Do you really think I needed life architecture? Well, yes. I actually did. I understand if the concept of life
I recently healed the digestive problems I’ve had for the past six years and the plantar fasciitis I’ve been struggling with for the past two months, and it happened practically overnight by reading one book. (It’s called Pain-Free You, and it’s linked at the bottom, but stick with me, okay?) One reason I’m sharing this today is because you might also have a health condition that can be healed by this book, or you may have a loved one you’ll want to share it with. But another reason I’m sharing this is because the principle of learning, doing, and becoming applies to everything that we do here
Hello friends! Today we’re talking about making change, but not in a scary, high-pressured, fearful kind of way. And that’s because we prefer sustainable change that happens naturally and gradually over time through simple steps we call “micro-efforts.” Most of us have heard that “the journey of 1,000 miles begins with just one step.” And that’s true in most things, right? Literal journeys, like hikes, flights, trips, etc. don’t happen in one big leap or jump, and we’d never expect that. But when the steps, the feet, and the miles add up, we’re taken to beautiful valleys, vistas, and summits.
Going paperless can feel REALLY hard if we focus on all the backlog and try to change everything at once. That’s why Alia (digital her whole life) and I (mostly digital after decades of working with paper) sat down and created this step by step podcast for you. We hope you enjoy this fun conversation! (Quick note from Alia: While my day-to-day Command Central is only digital, I still have a physical inbox and file box to hold any physical items/papers that come into my life. Although I consider myself fully digital, there will always be a few physical items here and there that will need proces
Brief Summary: LearnDoBecome isn’t here because Eric and I have had challenge-free, perfect lives and “want to show you how to do it, too.” It’s quite the opposite, actually. We have lived through being stuck in repetitive cycles of overwhelm and “just getting by” for years, and now that we have learned and grown through those experiences and are able to focus each day on creating an “architected life” we truly love, it is our hope and mission to strengthen YOU in your journey. Below is a little of our story. Back in 2006, Eric and I had tried to work hard and do everything “right”–and to othe
Eric and I just finished Jon Acuff’s “Remarkable You” conference in Nashville. Here are a few favorite takeaways. (There is such power in getting away to think and reflect!) When you decide to grow, you “awaken the dragons.” Here are 6 dragons Jon referenced: Your inner critic Pessimism Imposter Syndrome Overthinking Perfectionism Insecurity While I was there at the conference, I met a woman whose friend offered her a free ticket, and she ALMOST didn’t take it because she thought she “wasn’t the kind of person who was good enough to attend an event like that.” Ahhh, that hurt my heart. So glad
