Episode 362: Check-In Show

(0:41) Hellos & Happenings Hello, listeners from sunny Arizona! Stacy is loving everything about the southwest, except the internet connection Matt and Stacy were in Sedona when this episode was recorded This stop along their trip has been a great rest and restore spot This week will just be a check-in show since Stacy is having some trouble with the internet reliability There is a topic on the docket for episode 363 that both Stacy and Sarah are super passionate about and incredibly excited to discuss and share with listeners They don't want to record this epic discussion with the chance of the internet going out mid recording Sarah is about to head to the mountains for a family camping trip Sarah's mom is in town and will be joining them for a trip to the mountains They will be escaping the heat, internet connection, and cell service Sarah and Stacy chatted about screen time limits Sarah's husband suggested that she give the time limit features a try but Sarah passed Stacy tried them for a little while when she was still working She set the bedtime feature which was helpful Sarah does use the 'do not disturb' feature on her phone to set boundaries on her time Stacy reminded listeners that if you have been busy working all summer, that simply turning your phone off is a great way to create time to recharge You can even set up your 'do not disturb' feature so that certain people (spouse, kids, etc.) can still reach you via phone call Stacy thinks that having those occasional breaks from your internet is really special Let it be known, Stacy does not like sand. Matt, Stacy and the kids rode ATVs in the desert and had a blast disconnecting and being in the moment Disconnecting is such a great and truly easy way to reconnect with those you love and to fully live in the moment Ask yourself what you need and what really matters and make more time for these things and people Sarah gives talks at business conferences and shares on work-life balance Sarah shares the research on how much you can get done when you take breaks for movement, manage stress, and get enough sleep The very information she shares is a great reminder to Sarah on how and why to take digital media detoxes The mountains are very restorative to Sarah for many reasons, but especially because of the digital downtime the getaway provides Matt and Stacy's boy's first interaction with a cactus Sarah is going to be an American citizen in a week!! She passed her test Sarah worked so hard to pass this test and ultimately over-prepared for it On July 29 she will take her oath By the end of that ceremony, she will have her documentation showing she is an American citizen Sarah's husband will have his ceremony on his birthday Sarah shared on why this is such a meaningful moment in her life America's naturalization process is really unique and special Stacy doesn't think there is much more she can add to Sarah's amazing cherry on top of this check-in show Have a wonderful week! Next week Stacy and Sarah will be back with an amazing episode! Thank you, listeners and huge congratulations to Sarah again! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices