Description

Today, Veronica and Jillian discussed the importance of self-care for maintaining productivity and inspiration. Veronica shared her strategy of taking time off when she feels their energy diminishing and scheduling bulk or concentrated work to enhance productivity. Both agreed that their societal cultures often encourage working hard, but at the cost of enjoying the fruits of their labor.

They emphasized the importance of efficiency, setting specific goals, and avoiding energy-depleting activities. They also discussed the correlation between what brings happiness and energy in personal life and business, suggesting a shift in language usage in business towards focusing on energy. Jillian shared her method for scheduling calls and meetings, emphasizing the importance of setting aside non-negotiable time for family.

Jillian shared their personal struggle with feeling unsuccessful if their business did not reach a 7-figure annual revenue, and how challenging that belief has impacted their perspective. Both agreed on the significance of honesty and self-acceptance in the process of personal and professional growth.

Self-Care and Boundaries

Jillian and Veronica had a discussion about self-care, touching upon the concept of doing things just because they can, not necessarily because they should. They emphasized the importance of setting boundaries and making conscious decisions about what to commit to.

Jillian Vorce and Veronica Guguian discuss how to prioritize self-care. They talk about scheduling, setting boundaries, being honest with oneself, celebrating wins, and reevaluating goals. They emphasize the importance of taking care of one's energy levels and focusing on activities that bring happiness. The conversation highlights the need to avoid overworking and finding a balance between work and personal life.
 

Jillian Vorce:

1. Update the calendar system to include availability for different types of meetings (e.g., 15-minute intervals, 30-90 minute working meetings).
2. Consolidate the number of evenings available for scheduling to prioritize personal/family time from 6-8pm.
3. Reflect on the importance of revenue and income in relation to personal values and aspirations.
4. Set clear boundaries and prioritize activities that bring energy and happiness.
5. Revisit and celebrate achievements and wins, rather than constantly moving on to the next goal.
6. Schedule time for self-care activities and prioritize them on the calendar.

Veronica Guguian:

1. Reflect on how to define and prioritize free projects based on whether they bring energy or deplete it.
2. Develop a system or procedure to determine if a free project is worth pursuing.

Both

1. Consider the importance of honesty, reflection, and action in self-care practices.
2. Set clear boundaries and allocate time for self-care activities.
3. Revisit the language and mindset around success, shifting the focus from money to energy and happiness.
4. Work on defining a vision for the collaboration project with Jillian and plan a meeting outside of their houses to discuss it.

Mentioned in Episode:

• https://youtu.be/6_N_uvq41Pg?si=WKofvi-71MB6vTRG&t=40 ("the jar of life" video)

About Veronica Guguian

- Website: https://spinideas.nl/

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-guguian

About Jillian Vorce

 - Website: https://thejilliangroup.com/better 

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianvorce

Credits

-  Music Composed by BeeLa Music

-  Voiceover by Amanda Balagur