A million things you need to do, but finding it really hard to get motivated and achieve just one thing on your list? Stopping the stress and finding the focus can be incredibly hard to do - but with some simple tricks up your sleeve you can get back on track in no time!

In this episode I'm going to take you through 5 different procrastination proof ways to get you back to the job at hand with renewed focus and energy, even when it feels like there's no inspiration to be found.

We will cover all things:

• Stepping Out
• Changing it Up
• And Getting it Down

And although all of those points may sound like awful dad-dance moves, when you feel like you've veered off the path a little, our Stop Stressing & Start Doing guide will get you back to where you need to be.

Click the yellow button to get your free copy of our guide sent directly to your inbox so that if you feel like you're stuck in future you'll have it to hand and ready to refer to; You'll be back to Doing before you know it.

We are all susceptible to feeling overwhelmed, it's just part of being human, but whenever you feel trapped just remember that you have still got this!

You are a Dreamer and a Doer!

For Episode 19's full show notes visit cravingconnections.com/19

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Who do you want to be? And are you making the right decisions to head in the optimal direction to achieve this? An unbeatable decision-making 'GPS' when faced with questions like this is having a Word of the Year. It may be unsurprising that, Trust and Sanity are the words that got me through last year.

Your Word of the Year is a reminder of what you value; a focal point to keep you headed in the right direction and making decisions that are authentically you. Join me in this episode as I guide you through using and choosing one Word to help you with every decision you face.

We will talk about:

• Deciding on your values and direction

• Asking the right questions to get to the right places

• What's going to help you take action
• Embracing your thinking place

Having a Word of the Year can make a transformative difference to your outlook and it's not too late to choose one. Keep it on a post-it note, keep it close to your chest, or display it for everyone to see!

Your word is a consistent reminder that this is your baseline for the year.

Want a guide for choosing your word that you can print out and refer to? Visit cravingconnections.com/18 to grab your free Podcast on a Page to help figure out what it is you want to value most for this year.

• See episode 18's full show notes ar cravingconnections.com/18
• Get your bespoke Word of the Year print by emailing Beth@BethHale.com before the end of April!
• Share your word on Instagram @Cravingconnections
• Visit our brand new Etsy Store: cravingconnections.com/store that has Beth's word for last year

Check out Episode 15: 2020 IN REVIEW: THE QUESTIONS THAT GOT ME THROUGH (cravingconnections.com/15)

"Lightning never strikes twice" they say, until it does…

Episode 17 of our 'Let's Talk: Redundancy' series sounds a little different as it comes from across the pond; Chicago, IL to be precise. I'm chatting with Mark Villalovos about not just one, but two redundancy stories.

Comparing one redundancy to another, we delve into all things money, marriage and the vital role that networking can play in getting back a sense of stability. Having been made redundant in the past, Mark feels he is back on shaky ground after being placed on furlough, which looks very different in the US when compared to the UK.

A head strong leader and professional 'doer', Mark encountered the all too familiar hurdle of 'asking for help'. Mark reminds us that there is no need for you to suffer alone when there are people out there who want to help you! Past friends, colleagues, managers. Network, network, network – you may be surprised by just how many people are more than happy to advocate for you.

If you enjoyed this episode or it inspired you then we'd love to know - Take a screenshot, share it on LinkedIn and tag us both!

You can find this episode's Podcast on a Page, and so much more over at https://cravingconnections.com/17

Although it may be less widely spoken about, it's critical to remember that there are people at every stage of their redundancy journey. You are not the only one still trying to find a job, there is no transfer window, you have not missed the deadline.

In Episode 16 we return to our 'Let's Talk: Redundancy' interview series and are joined by the wonderful Marco Beschizza – at the time of recording he is still very much in the 'Messy Middle' of his story after being made redundant in April 2020.

As yet another reminder that redundancy can hit at any level and any age – Marco is an experienced Global Head of Visual Merchandising & Creative in the retail industry.

Previously he's progressed from national to international brands and has been leading teams and designing visuals to drive sales across the globe for years.

Marco's redundancy story starts with being on mute on a call with 900 people and hearing they've all been made redundant. This was understandably a fair shock, especially for a manager familiar with the 'traditional' process!

Sitting now in what I call the 'Messy Middle', Marco and I talk about:

• Redundancy during furlough and a company sale
• The difference when you have a team
• Retail Life vs Real Life
• Figuring out your financials
• Handling the awkward silence from a recruiters

If you enjoyed this episode or it inspired you then we'd love to know - Take a screenshot, share it on LinkedIn and tag us both!

You can find this episode's Podcast on a Page, and so much more over at https://cravingconnections.com/16

2020, how did it play out for you? A surprisingly good year given the circumstances or one you were so ready to close the door on?

After taking time to unpack and reflect on the past year I found some key questions that got me through it. They really worked and I'm still using them today.

In this episode I'm diving back into 2020 to share with you the exact questions (and even some of my personal answers!) that got me through and now continue to keep me focused on Dreaming and Doing.

Dedicating some time with a glass of wine or a cup of coffee and reflecting on experiences can give you some perspective, inspiration or answers that you never knew were there. It could provide you with the clarity you need to take the first step in a Dream you've been putting off, to seize an opportunity, or to help you move forwards in your day to day.

In this episode we'll be looking at:

• What makes you happy?
• Deciding how to use your energy.
• Celebrating your wins.
• And what you can do right now.

As we work through these questions together remember that, although you might not feel like it right now, you are still a Dreamer and a Doer and that it's completely fine to find that a little harder in the midst of a global pandemic.

Want a copy of my questions that you can print out and refer to? Visit cravingconnections.com/15 to grab them now and help you move forward in all your Dreaming and Doing!

When the UK faced its first lockdown in March young people were the most likely to lose their job, with the youth unemployment rate rising to 13.1%.

In this episode, the second of our 'Let's Talk: Redundancy' interview series, we sat down to talk with 25-year-old Marine Biologist, Rebecca Daniel.

Rebecca was part of this young cohort hit hard by the pandemic and was made redundant early on in her professional journey.

After curling up to watch Netflix in bed and toasting to her redundancy with prosecco, Rebecca set out her next steps…

Join us as we talk through Rebecca's journey, covering:

• The importance of giving yourself time.
• Being as pragmatic as possible.
• Asking for help from others (Support Circles will help you with this).
• Considering your offers, and making sure roles are the right fit for you.

If you enjoyed this episode or it inspired you, then we'd love to know - Take a screenshot, share it on LinkedIn and tag us both: Craving Connections and The Marine Diaries!

You can find this episode's Podcast on a Page, and so much more over at https://cravingconnections.com/14

Redundancy. It's a big topic for a lot of people at the moment.

This episode is the first in a series of interviews exploring redundancy and what it means for different people. Every story is unique, whether you're at the very beginning, in the messy middle, or are now embarking on something new – there is no right or wrong way to do it!

Being made redundant, especially when it's unexpected, can make you feel lost, taken aback and unsure of what to do next. However, it is sometimes when all of our safety nets are taken away that we finally take that leap of faith into the unknown.

Jon's redundancy story is a wonderful example of exactly that.

In this episode we are joined by the fantastic Jon Seymour who kindly shares with us how he tackled his own redundancy. Showing us that it is sometimes when all of our safety nets are taken away that we finally take that leap of faith into the unknown.

Whether you are going through, or have been through a redundancy, or even if you've never encountered redundancy, I know many different aspects of these interviews will resonate with you and provide you with some invaluable insights and inspiration to take away.

As we talk through Jon's journey we will cover:

• What comes next (& there's a lot of choices you can make here!)
• Looking at the Support Circles you have around you.
• Reframing your own personal idea of what success looks like.
• And long-term vs short-term short term planning.

If you enjoyed this episode or it inspired you, then we'd love to know - Take a screenshot, share it on LinkedIn and tag us both!

You can find this episode's Podcast on a Page and so much more over at https://cravingconnections.com/13

I know it's been a little while since you've heard from me, and wow, hasn't a lot happened since then…

The From Dreamers to Doers Podcast will once again be filling your ears and inboxes with weekly strategic steps and tactical tips to help you be both a Dreamer and a Doer.

This year has been a big changing point for a lot of people and although things might feel like they're going backwards at the moment, it really is time to focus on the forwards, and the movements that we are making in that direction.

Let's move forward together, realise those dreams and take the action needed to make them happen!
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You can find more about being a Dreamer and a Doer over at https://cravingconnections.com/12