Feeling scatterbrained and on the edge of burnout?

In this episode of Big Sister Chats, we dive into how to actually stay focused in a world of distractions, and what helped me come back from the brink of burnout.

From mindfulness and meditation to practical productivity hacks and shifting your workspace, I share the honest, messy reality behind what works and what doesn't when your mind has 43 tabs open.

Whether you're juggling creative projects or just trying to finish your to-do list, this one's for you.

1. App – Medito (Meditation App)

   • Free, ad-free meditation app that helped you avoid burnout.

   • https://medito.app

2. Book – Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time by Jeff Sutherland

   • Mentioned for its perspective on multitasking and time waste.

3. Pomodoro Technique

   • 25/5 or 50/10 work-break structure to improve focus.

   • https://francescocirillo.com/pages/pomodoro-technique

4. YouTube – Study/Work With Me Videos

   • Recommended for structured productivity.

   • Try: “Study With Me – Real Time Pomodoro” or “Work With Me Live Streams”

5. Co-Working Sessions (with friends or virtual)

   • Your example: working on novels with a friend weekly for feedback and motivation.

6. Task Prioritization Matrix (Eisenhower Matrix)

   • Helpful for sorting urgent vs. important tasks.

   • https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/eisenhower-matrix

7. Digital Declutter Tips

   • Suggested tip: “New Chrome window with only 3 tabs max.”

   • Reference: Cal Newport’s Digital Minimalism

8. Dedicated Work Zones / Change of Environment

   • Library, café, or "Do Not Disturb" rooms suggested to improve mental separation from distractions.

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Big Sister Chats • S2 E3: Travel with Intention & Cultivate Sehnsucht

This episode is your sign to leave your routine, book a flight—and find yourself in the process.

Ever felt Sehnsucht—that ache for a place you’ve never been? In this conversation with travel-guide extraordinaire Julia, we explore how to:

• Travel with intention: craft journeys that speak directly to your soul

• Listen to sacred sites: why temples, pyramids, and ancient ruins can feel alive

• Solo-trip insights: turning unfamiliar cities into meaningful “homes”

• Meditation for wanderers: simple practices to invoke connection before you land

• Finding your travel theme: choosing destinations that echo your personal year (hello, Year of the Serpent!)

Whether you’re craving depth in your next getaway or simply seeking a fresh way to explore, this episode will spark that full-body “fan-view” feeling. 🌍✈️

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Instagram: @soul_wisdom_by_julia

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📚 Episode Resources & Links

1. Insight Timer (Meditation App)Free guided meditations—search “travel visualization” or “place connection.”⁠https://insighttimer.com⁠

2. The Art of Travel by Alain de BottonA philosophical take on why and how we roam.

3. Sacred Sites Top-10 List (Atlas Obscura Collection)Curated guide to the world’s most resonant ancient places:⁠https://www.atlasobscura.com/places⁠

4. Chinese Zodiac: Year of the SerpentHow to choose a travel focus based on your personal “year sign”:⁠https://www.travelchinaguide.com/intro/social_customs/zodiac/serpent⁠

   5. YouTube – “5-Minute Travel Meditation”Ease into presence before touchdown: search “5 minute travel meditation Insight Timer.”

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• Safe travels—may your next trip be both an adventure and a homecoming. 🌿🧳✨

  
  

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Big Sister Chats • S2 E2: Reclaim Your Body & Mind—From Macro Tracking to Feminine Flow

What if letting go of control is the bravest thing you’ll ever do?

From Muscle Mommy to Mind-Body Madison

In this candid follow-up, we sit down with a top fitness influencer who went from hip-thrusting 405 lbs to embracing 5-minute guided meditations—and learned that true strength comes from silence, not the StairMaster. Tune in for raw stories of:

• Macro tracking madness: How counting calories became a prison—and how to break free

• Mind-body connection: Why your scale is lying and your gut has the real data

• Reclaiming feminine energy: The book that helped her balance yang ambition with intuitive flow

• Small habits, huge impact: From daily journaling prompts to earbuds-off walks

• Therapy & tools: Must-read “Eating in the Light of the Moon” and why it’s a game-changer

Plus:

• How to recognize when your fitness persona is running you

• Tips for easing into meditation (yes, even if you can’t sit still)

• Real talk on social-media comparison and mental-health stigma

  
  

► Host: @l.a.pichler (https://www.instagram.com/l.a.pichler/)► Madison: @madison.johnsonn (⁠https://www.instagram.com/madison.johnsonn/)

Resources:

• Eating in the Light of the Moon by Anita JohnstonA foundational book on reclaiming your feminine energy and intuitive eating. (This was the game-changer therapy reccomendation.)

• Medito Meditation AppThe free app you mentioned for quick, guided morning meditations—perfect for beginners.

• YouTube 5-Minute Guided Morning Meditations(Search “5 minute morning meditation guided” — these shorter YouTube tracks ease you into silence before tackling longer practices like Joe Dispenza’s.)

• • Joe Dispenza Guided MeditationsFor listeners ready to level up beyond the 5-minute sessions.

  
  

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