Cultivate with Sarah Zastrow

# 71 7 Questions to Ask Yourself to Be Self-Aware, Intentional and Aligned

# 71 7 Questions to Ask Yourself to Be Self-Aware, Intentional and Aligned I was forced into self-awareness thanks to my though love therapist who forced me to take a look in the mirror. Ever since then, I dove deep into self-awareness and being more intentional. That has led me to feel more aligned with myself, my purpose, and the people in my life. Now, feeling balanced and at peace is a normal part of every day. 7 Questions, (plus a few bonus') that can help you too: -What qualities do you like in others? -What qualities do you dislike in others? -What do you find yourself always saying? What is your self-talk? -How do you show up? As a significant other/spouse, friend, neighbor, sister, daughter, parent, co-worker, etc -Are you heading in the right direction? -What is your process? -What is stopping you? -Do you spend time the way you want to? -How do you feel about all this? What does your gut say? I think that was more than seven, but some of them compliment each other. Jot down the answers and start to pay attention to the things you are noticing about time, stress, relationships, and life overall. **** This episode is sponsored by Stress Coaching with Sarah Zastrow. Do you constantly feel stressed out, pissed off, overwhelmed and like there has to be a better way??? Stress coaching is a coaching program where you and Sarah sit down and talk about your stressors, your life, how intentional and aligned you feel. Along with the messy and not so nice parts of relationships, piles of laundry, balancing schedules, productivity and the rest of the crap somebodies gotta do. If you are tired of feeling exhausted, drowning in the stress and chaos of life, then click the link HERE [https://conqueryourpain.mykajabi.com/stress-coaching-launch]. Sarah will set up a time to chat, the first call is free to make sure it's a good fit and get you started with some practical ways to hit the ground running. Get the first call FREE by clicking HERE [https://conqueryourpain.mykajabi.com/stress-coaching-launch]. Connect with Sarah Zastrow Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/micultivatebalance/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/micultivatebalance/] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/micultivatebalance/ [https://www.instagram.com/micultivatebalance/] Website https://www.micultivatebalance.com/ [https://www.micultivatebalance.com/] Pinterest Page: https://www.pinterest.com/micultivatebalance/ [https://www.pinterest.com/micultivatebalance/] YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVcExxS1xgVghkfXQ7e [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVcExxS1xgVghkfXQ7e]

#70 The Midland Muralists- Jazzmyn Benitez and Dacia Parker

#70 The Midland Muralists- Jazzmyn Benitez and Dacia Parker Jazzmyn Benitez and Dacia Parker are some very talented muralists located in Midland, Michigan. They have done several works of art around the community and just recently create a 25X33 foot mural off of McDonld and Main St. in Downtown Midland. Topics Discussed: -Why public art is so important in our community? -Why it's so important that everyone has a creative outlet? -Where do the Midland Murals come from? Who creates them? -How can we enjoy the process of art and life? -How to appreciate creativity for the creative process and not the end result, life is a journey you might as well enjoy it What is the difference between creativity and art? Sponsored by Stress Coaching with Sarah Zastrow click here to learn more https://www.micultivatebalance.com/ [https://www.micultivatebalance.com/]   Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, post to Facebook or Instagram and tag me! And don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast to let us know your key takeaways. Connect with Sarah Zastrow Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/micultivatebalance/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/micultivatebalance/] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/micultivatebalance/ [https://www.instagram.com/micultivatebalance/] Website https://www.micultivatebalance.com/ [https://www.micultivatebalance.com/] Pinterest Page: https://www.pinterest.com/micultivatebalance/ [https://www.pinterest.com/micultivatebalance/] YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVcExxS1xgVghkfXQ7e [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVcExxS1xgVghkfXQ7e] Connect with Jazzmyn Benitez Website: https://www.enjoylifejazzmynbenitez.com/ [https://www.enjoylifejazzmynbenitez.com/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enjoylife1359 [https://www.facebook.com/enjoylife1359] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enjoylifejzb/ [https://www.instagram.com/enjoylifejzb/] Connect with Dacia Parker   Website: https://www.parkerlane.art/ [https://www.parkerlane.art/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parkerlaneart [https://www.facebook.com/parkerlaneart] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parkerlaneart/ [https://www.instagram.com/parkerlaneart/]

# 69 Ali Orvosh Created FILL to Refill, Reuse and Reduce our Carbon Footprint

# 69 Ali Orvosh Created FILL to Refill, Reuse and Reduce our Carbon Footprint Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Did you know that only 9% of all recycling actually gets recycled? Reducing our waste and reusing the things that we have is the best way to reduce our carbon footprint and be more eco-friendly.   Ali Orvosh is a Midland Native and she wanted to start Fill to help the community reduce their carbon foot, be more eco-friendly and reduce our use of single use plastics. Fill is a re-fill store where you can bring in containers and buy things like shampoo, cleaners, personal products, toiletries, etc. without the single use plastic containers that fill our landfills and oceans.   Topics Covered: What is re-fill store? What types of bottles can you bring to a re-fill store? What kinds of products are at Fill? What do things smell like? Why should you refill containers or reduce single use plastics? What are a few ways we can start to be more green? What are some favorite eco-friendly products?   Sponsored by Goat Yoga Summer '21 Register for class dates now at https://www.greenapplebarn.com/ [https://www.greenapplebarn.com/] Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, post to Facebook or Instagram and tag me! And don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast to let us know your key takeaways. Connect with Sarah Zastrow Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/micultivatebalance/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/micultivatebalance/] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/micultivatebalance/ [https://www.instagram.com/micultivatebalance/] Website https://www.micultivatebalance.com/ [https://www.micultivatebalance.com/] Pinterest Page: https://www.pinterest.com/micultivatebalance/ [https://www.pinterest.com/micultivatebalance/] YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVcExxS1xgVghkfXQ7e [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVcExxS1xgVghkfXQ7e] Connect with Ali Orvosh and Fill Website: https://www.fill-mi.com/ [https://www.fill-mi.com/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FillMichigan [https://www.facebook.com/FillMichigan] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fill.michigan/ [https://www.instagram.com/fill.michigan/]

#68 Ask Me Anything- One Year Celebration

#68 Ask Me Anything- One Year Celebration This week we celebrate our podcast being one year old! You all sent me questions and I choose a few and answered them. Topics covered: Where is your favorite place to travel? What are your favorite hobby's? What is your favorite genre to read? What is the biggest thing you learned during quarantine? Where do you get your ideas? What are your top 5 favorite moments from the past year? RESOURCES: Learn more about Gretchen Rubin and the 4 Tendencies at https://quiz.gretchenrubin.com [https://quiz.gretchenrubin.com] Where is goat yoga near me? It's at Leaman's Green Applebarn in Freeland, MI. They are located in the heart of the Michigan, tucked between Midland, Saginaw, and Bay City. It is the perfect family friendly, fun-filled, goat snuggling activity. A visit to Leaman's Green Applebarn is one of the best things to do in Michigan! They have fun events like Goat Yoga, Sunflower Fest, A Fall Craft Show, Santa Night, U-Pick Apples, a Corn Maze, Hay Ride, Educational Lane and so much more. If you are planning a trip to Michigan this summer or fall, Leamans' is a must.   Sponsored by Goat Yoga Summer '21 Register for class dates now at https://www.greenapplebarn.com/ [https://www.greenapplebarn.com/] Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, post to Facebook or Instagram and tag me! And don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast to let us know your key takeaways. Connect with Sarah Zastrow Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/micultivatebalance/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/micultivatebalance/] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/micultivatebalance/ [https://www.instagram.com/micultivatebalance/] Website https://www.micultivatebalance.com/ [https://www.micultivatebalance.com/] Pinterest Page: https://www.pinterest.com/micultivatebalance/ [https://www.pinterest.com/micultivatebalance/] YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVcExxS1xgVghkfXQ7e [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVcExxS1xgVghkfXQ7e]

#67 7 Simple Summertime Wellness Hacks

#67 7 Simple Summertime Wellness Hacks Summer is amazing! It is full of good food, good people and making memories. There are a few things that will make easier to enjoy your summer. Here are 7 of our favorite ways to make Summer more enjoyable. 1. Enjoy a Mindful Moment every day 2. Transform how you think about exercise 3. Eat food that is in season-begin intuitive eating 4. Do a little bit every day (laundry, dishes, work) 5. Simplify self-care- Sit by the pool, read a book, journal, gratitude practice, go somewhere fun, road trip 6. Pick your battles. Ask yourself what really matters? Is having a clean house more important than making fun memories? Is taking a girl's weekend more important than staying home inside of your comfort zone? Is it worth getting upset because someone forgot the cooler? 7. Take the things that have changed over covid and continue those principles this summer-Don't get back to it 15 Scripts to Help Draw Boundaries HERE https://conqueryourpain.mykajabi.com/boundaries [https://conqueryourpain.mykajabi.com/boundaries] 5 Intuitive Eating Hacks HERE https://conqueryourpain.mykajabi.com/Foodhacks [https://conqueryourpain.mykajabi.com/Foodhacks] Killer Morning Routine Framework https://conqueryourpain.mykajabi.com/mornings [https://conqueryourpain.mykajabi.com/mornings] How to Do a Daily Gratitude Practice https://conqueryourpain.mykajabi.com/gratitude [https://conqueryourpain.mykajabi.com/gratitude] Where is goat yoga near me? It's at Leaman's Green Applebarn in Freeland, MI. They are located in the heart of the Michigan, tucked between Midland, Saginaw, and Bay City. It is the perfect family friendly, fun-filled, goat snuggling activity. A visit to Leaman's Green Applebarn is one of the best things to do in Michigan! They have fun events like Goat Yoga, Sunflower Fest, A Fall Craft Show, Santa Night, U-Pick Apples, a Corn Maze, Hay Ride, Educational Lane and so much more. If you are planning a trip to Michigan this summer or fall, Leamans' is a must.   Sponsored by Goat Yoga Summer '21 Register for class dates now at https://www.greenapplebarn.com/ [https://www.greenapplebarn.com/] Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot, post to Facebook or Instagram and tag me! And don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast to let us know your key takeaways. Connect with Sarah Zastrow Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/micultivatebalance/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/micultivatebalance/] Instagram https://www.instagram.com/micultivatebalance/ [https://www.instagram.com/micultivatebalance/] Website https://www.micultivatebalance.com/ [https://www.micultivatebalance.com/] Pinterest Page: https://www.pinterest.com/micultivatebalance/ [https://www.pinterest.com/micultivatebalance/] YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVcExxS1xgVghkfXQ7e [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVcExxS1xgVghkfXQ7e]