The Lazy Genius Podcast

How Wonder Shows Up When You Slow Down

It’s easy to stay in prep mode after being in it for so long. But today, I want us to remember that the wonder of any season, Christmas or otherwise, often shows up when we slow down. We’ll talk about what it looks like to have eyes of wonder, and then I’ll share some practices to help you notice the sparkle and wonder of the next couple of weeks and then some other practices to help you cultivate that practice of noticing all year long.  Helpful Companion Links * Order my book The PLAN [https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/theplan] or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. * Find me (and our episode playlists) on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/user/1219101194?si=9361406d64164148]. * One Line a Day Journal [https://amzn.to/3YmAMzm] * One Second Everyday app [https://1se.co/] * Yearbook Playbook [https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/merch/p/yearbook] * Sign up for our every-other-week podcast recap email called Latest Lazy Listens. [https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/listens] * Sign up for my once-a-month newsletter, The Latest Lazy Letter. [/newsletter] * Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen [https://amzn.to/3fDIbb3] or The Lazy Genius Way [https://amzn.to/3hdAicx]! (Affiliate links) * Download a transcript of this episode. [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6419d9e9c7527734c8cff21b/t/6939ae84e205de1443b8d848/1765387908540/448+-+How+Wonder+Shows+Up+When+You+Slow+Down.pdf] Want to share your Lazy Genius of the Week idea with us? Use this form to tell us about it. [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoHYR1ZHcHYVkH9yk_UU9dJHymje-wIgKPP3hCjJdPgLOUfA/viewform?usp=header] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

#447 - How to Finish Last Minute To-Do Lists (Part 2)

If you start to go wide-eyed when you look at your to-do list and have a low-key sense of dread that it’ll all get done in time, this episode is for you.  Helpful Companion Links * Order my book The PLAN [https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/theplan] or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. * Episode #395: How to Finish Last-Minute Lists [www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/lazy/lastminutelists] * The Best Holiday Music Library Ever [www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/blog/holidaymusic2019] * Sign up for our every-other-week podcast recap email called Latest Lazy Listens. [https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/listens] * Sign up for my once-a-month newsletter, The Latest Lazy Letter. [/newsletter] * Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen [https://amzn.to/3fDIbb3] or The Lazy Genius Way [https://amzn.to/3hdAicx]! (Affiliate links) * Download a transcript of this episode. [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6419d9e9c7527734c8cff21b/t/69319ba000e85168effdacb7/1764858784996/447+-+How+to+Finish+Last+Minute+Lists+Part+2.pdf] Want to share your Lazy Genius of the Week idea with us? Use this form to tell us about it. [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoHYR1ZHcHYVkH9yk_UU9dJHymje-wIgKPP3hCjJdPgLOUfA/viewform?usp=header] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

#446 - Keeping Up With Chores When Life Is Extra Busy

Regular life doesn’t stop just because it’s December. When life is busy, the ordinary things tend to get the shaft because we’re trying to tend to all the unusual, urgent things instead. But those ordinary tasks are in many ways the backbone of staying a little calmer in a busy season. Let’s talk about what that looks like and what not to do with your chores and routines in a busy season. Helpful Companion Links * Order my book The PLAN [https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/theplan] or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. * Find our digital products here [https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/store] (which are going into the sunset at the end of the year!) * Episode #439: Chores I Do Every Day, Part 2 [/lazy/chores2] * Sign up for our every-other-week podcast recap email called Latest Lazy Listens. [https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/listens] * Sign up for my once-a-month newsletter, The Latest Lazy Letter [/newsletter] or if you’re just looking for book reviews, sign up to receive The Book List [https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/booklist]. * Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen [https://amzn.to/3fDIbb3] or The Lazy Genius Way [https://amzn.to/3hdAicx]! (Affiliate links) * Download a transcript of this episode. [https://chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6419d9e9c7527734c8cff21b/t/6924875532014f43175a3a87/1764001621321/446+-+Keeping+Up+With+Chores+When+Life+Is+Extra+Busy.pdf] Want to share your Lazy Genius of the Week idea with us? Use this form to tell us about it. [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoHYR1ZHcHYVkH9yk_UU9dJHymje-wIgKPP3hCjJdPgLOUfA/viewform?usp=header] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

#445 - When You’re Maxed Out

It’s that time of year again, when we’re all feeling a bit like, “When it rains, it pours.” Most of the rain is really quite lovely, but this season, at least at our house, sometimes feels like so much. I have not been this close to full on maxed out in a long time, and I am feeling it. Today, I want to share a simple Lazy Genius path to naming what’s maxing you out and tending to it well so that you can enjoy this season. Helpful Companion Links * Order my book The PLAN [https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/theplan] or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. * Check out our newest versions of The Playbooks! [https://thelazygeniuscollective.com/playbooks] * Episode #443: What’s Saving My Life [https://thelazygeniuscollective.com/lazy/wsml117] * The Best Granola Ever Recipe [https://thelazygeniuscollective.com/blog/the-best-granola-ever] * Sign up for our every-other-week podcast recap email called Latest Lazy Listens. [https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/listens] * Sign up for my once-a-month newsletter, The Latest Lazy Letter. [/newsletter] * Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen [https://amzn.to/3fDIbb3] or The Lazy Genius Way [https://amzn.to/3hdAicx]! (Affiliate links) * Download a transcript of this episode. [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6419d9e9c7527734c8cff21b/t/691b29ff2bf68a36b3e9e994/1763387904025/445+-+When+You%27re+Maxed+Out.pdf] Want to share your Lazy Genius of the Week idea with us? Use this form to tell us about it. [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoHYR1ZHcHYVkH9yk_UU9dJHymje-wIgKPP3hCjJdPgLOUfA/viewform?usp=header] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

#444 - 10 Ways to Simplify a Holiday Gathering

I think we could all use some help when it comes to holiday gatherings or just larger family gatherings in general. Uncommon situations often produce the unexpected, so let’s talk through some tools that simplify what might already be complicated enough. I have ten super simple ideas to simplify your gathering, and even if you try one, I think it’ll make your life a little bit easier.  Helpful Companion Links * Order my book The PLAN [https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/theplan] or ask your library to consider carrying a copy. *  Episode #133: Ten Helpful Thanksgiving Strategies [www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/lazy/enjoythanksgiving] * The Only Thanksgiving Turkey Recipe You'll Ever Need [www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/blog/turkey] * Underrated Overrated Game Cards [https://amzn.to/4qYNuS7] * Episode #437: Ten Things I Always Do When I Have People Over [www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/lazy/peopleover] * Codenames [https://amzn.to/4r06rUn] * Hues and Cues [https://amzn.to/49NDZ1R] * Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza [https://amzn.to/47ENq2l] * Bananagrams [https://amzn.to/49eopw7] * Just One [https://amzn.to/3LY4bNk] * Sign up for our every-other-week podcast recap email called Latest Lazy Listens. [https://www.thelazygeniuscollective.com/listens] * Sign up for my once-a-month newsletter, The Latest Lazy Letter. [/newsletter] * Grab a copy of my book The Lazy Genius Kitchen [https://amzn.to/3fDIbb3] or The Lazy Genius Way [https://amzn.to/3hdAicx]! (Affiliate links) * Download a transcript of this episode. [https://static1.squarespace.com/static/6419d9e9c7527734c8cff21b/t/691642d5236cbc51f879cde3/1763066581818/444+-+10+Ways+to+Simplify+a+Holiday+Gathering.pdf] Want to share your Lazy Genius of the Week idea with us? Use this form to tell us about it. [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfoHYR1ZHcHYVkH9yk_UU9dJHymje-wIgKPP3hCjJdPgLOUfA/viewform?usp=header] To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy [https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]