It’s probably a 0 % surprise to most of you that I’m a efficiency freak. (And that maybe I should add this to #7 of the 6 things I’m afraid to tell you, that I posted about on instagram/facebook yesterday).
Case in point: I’ll never take more than one trip from the car to the house (no matter how ridiculous I look), I refuse to cook meals with more than 5 ingredients and over 20 minutes during the week (aka, the cookbook was born), and while I know multi-tasking isn’t the best, I sure do try to sneak it in a lot.
In mini ways:
Wearing my superwoman/anti-wrinkle eye masks while dominating my inbox? YES.
Batching tasks and grouping similar appointments on the same day? YES.
Listening to podcasts or audible while doing more mindless tasks? ALLL THE TIME.
Literally. On my little daily walks, in the car, while I cook, fold laundry, clean, etc. Blame it on working my myself most of the day, or my incessant love of learning and growing and trying and testing stuff.
It’s why it was #4 was my admission list yesterday: my non-casual full blown podcast obsession. Also, how I legitimately think that they are my friends.
But seriously, it’s hard to argue: podcasts just take casual life tasks to a whole new level. Like, you might as well learn something extra while chopping those veggies and folding towels.
And, um. If you’re anything like me, I’ll take any distraction from life tasks. Secretly, they’re not my fav, and I’ll procrastinate on a lot of them (cough* laundry*) because they don’t feel efficient to me, or like I’m getting meaningful things done.
So, I have to bribe myself.
Podcasts and Audible.com to the RESCUE. And these days, there seem to be even more and more popping up, ranging like crazy in topic scope.
But, since you’re here and since I’m assuming you’re into being:
a) healthy
b) having well rounded lifestyle/being happy & fulfilled in all areas
c) being and learning and growing into the best version of yourself possible
or
c) starting or running a business of some kind
Or, some combination of the four (I mean, you are reading this blog).
And we all have times and moments when we need a little inspirational boost, or encouragement to keep learning and growing and testing and trying stuff for ourselves. Aka, not getting stuck in our heads, hearts and bodies, with all the ups and downs of life.
S0, here are some of my inspiring favorites, that no matter the season or the day, they always lift me up and make me feel like I can do anything, give me a fresh perspective, and help me remember that I have a say and so much power in how my life plays out.
There is just so much goodness out there, all you have to do is commit to seeing it, over and over again.
Because with that attitude, it always does. Happy listening my sweet friends.
Favorite Health & Wellness Podcasts:
Bulletproof Radio with Dave Asprey
Favorite Food Podcasts:
One Part Plant Podcast with Jessica Murnane
Favorite Business Podcasts:
The Goal Digger Podcast (listen to my episode with her here!)
Online Marketing Made Easy with Amy Porterfield
Gary Vee Audio Experience with Gary Vaynerchuk
How I Built This with Guy Raz, NPR
She Means Business Podcast with Carrie Green
Brand Yourself with Blair Badenhop
The Mind Your Business Podcast with James Wedmore
The Influencer Podcast with Julie Soloman
Favorite Lifestyle/Inspiration Podcasts:
School of Greatness with Lewis Howes
Earn Your Happy by Lori Harder
The Rise Podcast with Rachel Hollis
Favorite for Pure Entertainment/Bravo TV for Podcasts (aka, don’t judge):
Him & Her by The Skinny Confidential
Podcasts Simply Real Health has been featured on:
Brand Yourself Podcast: The Simply Real Way To Build Your Business with Sarah Adler
Feel Good Effect Podcast: How to Ditch Calorie Counting & Dieting And Embrace Real Food
Colorful Eats Podcast: A healthy life, made simple with Sarah Adler
Party In My Plants Podcast: How to Eat Real Food, In Real Life with Simply Real Health’s Sarah Adler
Rise Seattle: Simply Real Health in Seattle
On Air with Ella: 7 Healthy Food Swaps with Sarah Adler
The Period Party: How to Meal Plan Like a Badass- A Modern Woman’s Guide
Ok, now it’s your turn! What are some of your favorite pods? Leave them below and share away. Digging this post? Want to see more of my favorite books and audio books? I’m considering adding a little book club rotation to the blog. If you’d love this, let me know below.
Love this post? You’d love the cookbook then too. And be sure to check out the brand new Food Academy, now open for enrollment, and the seasonal meal plans! Did you know you can download a free 3 day sample of the meal plan here?
Hi Sarah – I’d love to see a blog post on your favorite audiobooks and books too! I saw your recommendation for “The Universe Has Your Back” a few blog posts back, and this book helped me find positivity and strength during a difficult time. Thanks for shining your light and inspiring others to do the same!
I’m so so so glad. YES! I’d love to do a post on this. Thank you for letting me know! Have you seen the link above to my fav books? I have a full page on my site of my classic favs. But would love to do ones as they come out too 🙂
Great post Sarah! Thanks for sharing 🙂 I’m interested in learning more about your sleep routine and recommendations for getting a good night’s sleep, how much sleep is enough etc.! I know that I (and many people) could benefit from better sleep habits, which feed into efficiency the next day.
Thanks for the list, Sarah! And yesssss please on the books/audio books post! 🙂
Ok great! Thanks Andi! 🙂
Love the book club idea!!!
Ok awesome Caroline! 🙂
A little more business/sales/psychology but I think you would enjoy The Art of Charm. Also inspiring short interviews from successful business people is Forbes Under 30 ??
Ooo I have heard of this one, but have never tuned in. It sounds like a dream! Thank you Ryan– awesome 🙂
Yes these are such great suggestions!! Thank you ????
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for this awesome post! I’m a huge fan of the Ali Reti-Activate A Life You Love Podcast, formerly known as the Progress over Perfection Podcast. She’s soooooooo sweet and down to earth like you and gets real in every episode. I also love James Wedmores “Mind Your Business” podcast, he’s amazing!!!!!
I love that Natalie! Thank you, can’t wait to listen 🙂
Thank you Natalie! These are great!