About this episode
In today's modern world, everyone is in a rush to get all of the boxes checked off on their task list. What if we took the time to slow down, do less and really appreciate every single moment? That's what I talked about today with Kate Northrup. Kate is an entrepreneur, author, speaker and podcast host who teaches the world to do more with less. We chat about taking care of yourself by leaning on others for support and letting go of micromanaging. She shares why you need to make self-care a part of your daily life rather than using it as a reward for achievement and the fulfillment that comes with getting in touch with your body, appreciating the fullness of your life and finding ways to slow down. What's in this episode: Kate's advice for overachievers and the art of doing less Teaching children by modeling and knowing that you're enough even when you do less Doing things for yourself and creating a sense of wholeness within yourself Giving yourself more space and leaning on others for support Letting go of micromanagement and trusting in others How to clear out time to do what you love and prioritize yourself Setting boundaries for others to put yourself first Making self-care a part of your daily life instead of a reward Rituals that Kate incorporates into her day Judging your day on how you felt vs. what you did Getting in touch with your body and building rest into your schedule Appreciating the fullness of your life and finding ways to systematically slow down Kate's struggles with postpartum anxiety Trusting in your feelings and intuition About Kate: As an entrepreneur, bestselling author, speaker, and mother, Kate Northrup has built a multimedia digital empire with her husband, Mike Watts, that reaches hundreds of thousands globally. They are committed to supporting ambitious women to light up the world without burning themselves out in the process. Kate teaches data-driven and soul-driven time and energy management practices that result in saving time, making more money, and experiencing less stress. Kate has a membership of over 1,000 entrepreneurs called Origin® Collective that's about infusing more feminine energy into your business and reclaiming your time, and she has also helped over 5,000 students heal their relationship with money with her signature Money Love Course. Her first book, Money: A Love Story, has been published in 5 languages, and her second book, Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time and Energy Management for Busy Moms, is now available wherever books are sold. Kate's work has been featured by The Today Show, Yahoo! Finance, Women's Health, Glamour, The Institute of Integrative Nutrition, Wanderlust, The Huffington Post, and more. Kate and Mike live with their daughters in a cozy town in Maine. Connect with Kate: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Podcast Links: Do Less: A Revolutionary Approach to Time Management for Busy Moms by Kate Northrup Money: A Love Story by Kate Northrup The Work The Do Less Planner Aqua Notes Nicole Jardim - The Period Girl The Origin Membership Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert Emergent Strategy: Shaping Change, Changing Worlds by Adrienne Maree Brown Quit Like a Woman: The Radical Choice to Not Drink in a Culture Obsessed with Alcohol by Holly Whitaker Hope you've enjoyed this episode! Would love to hear from you. What is one thing you can do with the wisdom and guidance you've extracted from this episode to make positive and lasting change in your own life? Connect with me on social media you can find me @amytangerine on Instagram , YouTube , Facebook and pretty much anywhere. If you're enjoying this podcast, please rate and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and let your friends know about it too! The more we spread the creativity and happiness that comes from pursuing our passions, the better off our amazing community will be. Hope you feel uplifted, energized and inspired. You are awesome! I'm Amy Tangerine encouraging you to share your gifts and keep those creative juices flowing.