Embrace Low Energy: Your Guide to Sustainable Business Productivity
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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "Daily Productivity and Brain Dump Book" - A book mentioned by the host as a tool she uses to review past brain dumps and highlight smart ideas or projects to revisit.
Tools & Software
- Happy Scribe - Used by the host to transcribe podcast episodes.
- Canva - Used by the host for creating social media graphics and updating episode header graphics; also mentioned for organizing and renaming files.
- Leadpages - Used by the host for creating landing pages.
- ConvertKit (now Kit) - Email marketing platform used by the host for forms and integrations.
- MemberVault - Used by the host for course gamification and ensuring triggers/tags are working.
- Heartbeat - The platform where the host has moved all of her course communities from Facebook groups.
- Google Tasks - Used by the host to add tasks and reminders for revisiting voice memos.
- Chat GPT - Used by the host to repurpose podcast transcripts into newsletters or other content.
- Voxer - Previously used by the host for sending voice memos to herself.
- RollerCoaster Tycoon (classic version on Nintendo Switch) - A video game the host plays for relaxation during low energy days.
Websites & Online Resources
- sarahsteckler.com/newsletter - Where listeners can sign up for the host's newsletter to participate in feedback and receive emails.
- sarahsteckler.com/energy - Where listeners can find a podcast episode about energy drivers.
- Pinterest - Mentioned as a platform for browsing ideas without the pressure of completion.
- Reddit - Suggested as a place to research and read reviews while relaxing.
Courses & Educational Resources
- Wonderful Workspace - A Google Workspace course created by the host, mentioned as an example of how slowing down the creative process can lead to better outcomes.
- Publish with Purpose - A course offered by the host for which she conducts monthly calls.
- Organizational Journal Course - A past course offered by the host, described as a bullet journal course.
People Mentioned
- Molly - A listener whose question inspired the episode's topic about planning for low energy days.
- Lori (runs "The Improviding Life" podcast) - A podcaster and friend who coached the host and suggested creating a "snack cart" for low energy days.