Less Stress, More Fun is the podcast for high achievers who wonder “Is this all there is?” Join your host, Lisa Schwaller, to playfully explore how you can rise above the stresses of modern life and focus your energy on what matters most. Get a free “3 Ways to Reduce Stress TODAY!” mini-class plus other fun stuff when you visit https://linktr.ee/lisaschwaller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What is your ikigai? Is it something you find…or can it be something you choose and create? Don’t let finding your purpose stress you out when there is a “Less Stress, More Fun” approach instead. In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about: The concept of “ikigai” Creative ways to use this concept in your life Resources mentioned: “How to Ikigai” …
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Let’s reflect on the year that’s wrapping up. How do you want to remember it? In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about: The value of reflecting on a time period or a project How to perform a retrospective How to apply the lessons learned from your retrospective Resources mentioned: “Guide to Lessons Learned in Project Management” (Smartsheet) “…
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Which version of you do you prefer? Of all the personas that you wear each week, there might be one you prefer or aspects of each you want to celebrate. In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about: Why we morph and how it’s a good thing Personas of behavior and thinking Celebrating your favorite persona(s) the “less stress, more fun” way Resources…
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Consider what is a LOT of money to you compared to, “Meh, that’s not that much.” Money can be an emotionally charged topic for us…and yet so much about money is relative to your own perspective and environment. In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about: Why I consider money to be “relative” (and what that means) Reasons money is a central topic …
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Let’s talk about practical stress reduction: breathing techniques! Now, I know, I know, this is a frequently discussed topic. Still, the reason we hear so much about the fundamental act of breathing is because learning these techniques can make a real difference in how you manage stress and show up calm, cool, and collected in your everyday life. A…
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We’re in relationships constantly. With our families, with our careers or businesses, with ourselves. A key way to enjoy the less stress, more fun way of life is assessing times when a relationship is lopsided from either too much giving (offers) or too much taking (asks). In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about: The concept of “asks” and “off…
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This is the holiday season and that often means family gatherings. In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about: How a relationship with your elders can add to your life Ways you can honor your elders Inspiration for becoming the kind of elder you want to be Resources mentioned: “The Wisdom of Elders: How the wisdom of elders can promote social wel…
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Do you love to receive messages from others? How about sending messages? Today I’ll share one of the best ways I know to manage stress and have more fun. Who knew messaging could be part of living the “Less Stress, More Fun” way? In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about: The concept of messaging as a way to practice a “Less Stress, More Fun” li…
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This podcast was inspired by an average American GenX mom going down a rabbit hole of 80s music videos with her Gen Z kids. It got me thinking about the concept of nostalgia…and what I’ve learned over the years about why our teen years make such an impression on us for life. In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about: The “reminiscence bump” How …
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Are you a good listener? Enjoy listening to my thoughts on this topic. In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about: The unexpected joys of listening The act of listening The art of listening Questions that amplify paying attention How to make listening easy/easier Resources mentioned: “About Motivational Interviewing” (Stephen Rollnick, co-founder…
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In recent conversations, it’s come to light that some of us equate “comfort” with “security.” But what are comfort and security, and what do they have to do with each other? In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about: Trends I see in ideas of comfort and discomfort Comfort as a stand in for security The concept of vs. the reality of what it means…
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What is your balance of online life compared to offline life? Let’s explore what you can do to have a less stressful, more fun offline existence. In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about: My journey with balancing my online participation with my offline, real time participation Conversations IRL with people about their virtual lives Experiments…
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Some humans love to plan. Analyze. Research. This is our attempt to control the outcome. But nothing beats the lessons learned from taking action. In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about: What causes people to avoid taking action Sneaky ways inaction can show up The incredible benefits of learning from experience Balancing the stress of “might…
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Do you love where you live? Your home, your neighborhood, your community, your country…your earth? I have been flirting with falling more in love with where I live. In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about: Location is not just a state of mind. But mindset matters. Why you might cultivate a desire to love where you live even if you intend to le…
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There are so many ways to add flavor to your life! What are you hungry for? What do you want to taste in this garden of life? In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about: The concept of choosing life’s spices to make life more flavorful Finding areas of your life to experiments with the concept of flavorful seasonings Ideas for making your life mo…
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There seems to be a myth that parenting means experiencing guilt. Yet why would that be true? I think parenting guilt is a waste of time and energy. And, more importantly, parenting guilt can deplete the joy you - and your kids! - experience from your parenting. In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about: The concept of parent guilt (bi-direction…
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There’s much talk about the routines of “doing.” Morning routines, email routines, etc. Yet how often do you notice and optimize your mental routines? In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about: Ways you can observe your most and least helpful mental routines Deciding what mental routines to work on adjusting Fun games you can play to adjust your…
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This is the “Less Stress, More Fun” podcast’s 100th episode! Today I thought I’d talk about how fun it is to have “favorite things”...and how playful it is to let those evolve over time. In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about: The joys of creating this podcast A few of my favorite things Embracing your favorites Resources mentioned: “My Favor…
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When people don’t meet expectations, it can be stressful. How do you handle it when there is a clear expectation for performance that is not being addressed? Let’s talk about accountability conversations! In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about: When to have a conversation How to prepare for a conversation The powerful generosity of holding ea…
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Sometimes life is super busy. And sometimes we’re surprised by quiet periods in one or more areas of our life. In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about 3 suggestions for managing the stress of “not enough to do” compared to the stress of “too much to do” Get Lisa's "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TODAY" video + PDF: https://lisaschwaller.com/reduce-st…
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Everything has a cycle that includes beginnings and endings. Sometimes in life, it seems as though we face a lot of endings. This episode is for those of you who might love a fresh, shiny new beginning yet wonder how to gracefully navigate endings whether expected, foreseen, and abrupt. In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about: Seeing endings a…
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Do you make decisions easily? If you’re like most people, the answer is “it depends.” Will you decide to brush your teeth today? Where will you go for dinner with your family? When is it time to make a career change? Life is a series of decisions, and the impacts of those decisions vary widely. In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about: What I o…
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Do you love to get lost along the side roads and unexplored alleys of life? Or do you like to go from A to B with the least muss and fuss? Today we’ll talk about how to embrace life’s detours the “Less Stress, More Fun” way. In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about: My personal experience with predictability and detours How detours are the norm…
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Today’s podcast is a fun and delicious metaphor to describe choosing focus and then living into that focus. I hope you are inspired to eat the enchilada, whatever that ends up meaning for you. In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about: The value of choosing 1 thing you love and want to bring to life in the world How to choose your “enchilada” Ea…
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What is “good” work? Do you love your work? Let’s explore a few bold ideas about what would make work more “good” for all. In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about: Why I believe good work is more important than ever Good work on various levels of society How you can connect to your best work and amplify the good work that can be done in your c…
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The decision of whether or not to work on vacation can cause people a lot of stress and really minimize the fun of their time away from the office. Let’s see what we can do to flip that script so you have less stress and a lot more fun! In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about: Current information about the “work on vacation” cultural conversat…
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What do you look at to see the reflection of your personality? Let’s talk about this fun way to manage your stress and have a lot more fun. In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about: The concept of mirrors in personality development Who and what we choose to mirror our world How mirroring can increase stress How to have more fun using intentiona…
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Do you know your kids? Your manager? Your partner? Your best friend? Are you sure about that? It’s fun to revisit our perceptions of others to see what we can learn when we look at the world with a beginner’s mind or the eyes of a “stranger.” In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about: How we form ideas about other people What happens when we fai…
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Uh, oh! There's an elephant in the room! A problem that needs to be addressed. A conversation that’s growing long, long overdue. What do you want to do about it? Fight? Run away? Shoo the elephant out in hopes that it will run away? Or will you ride that magnificent beast? In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about: Why some people avoid what is …
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Words are the essence of what makes us human. It’s one of the most impactful ways we establish our perspective on life, our identity, and our relationship with ourselves. In this week’s podcast episode, I talk about: “Sorting” thinking Inclusive thinking to expand your mind’s peripheral vision and creativity Examples of how you can use “both…and…” …
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How long is a human pregnancy? An elephant’s? How long should it take between promotions in your career? How long should it take to get in shape? We seem obsessed by “how long”...but most things just take as long as they take. In this week’s podcast episode, I discuss: Our social preoccupation with time A suggestion for developing your personal rel…
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Some of us like to help out a lot. We do the bulk of the work starting in our youth during group projects, then it carries on to our home life and professional work balancing efforts. But when it is the desire to be helpful and avoid “failure” actually contributing to the problem? In this episode, I’ll talk about: Why people take on extra work How …
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Do you trust yourself? How do you know your own personal trust level? I think a lot of us have a “trust but verify” conditional system in place, including with ourselves. And that certainly seems to be the case with our interactions with other people, often for good reason. Today we’re going to talk about trust in a different way. In this episode y…
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Do you compare yourself to others? “Oh, must be nice for them!!” Let’s talk about comparison. There are limited, small minded ways to compare and also expansive, healthy ways to use comparison. Choose your comparison preference and change your life! In this episode, we'll talk about: How people learn to compare Different types of comparison How to …
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Do you take responsibility for your tomorrow? Each one of us is the aggregation of choices we made long ago. It’s fun to think about the person today being a mighty warrior, protecting the future. In this episode, I’ll discuss: The inner warrior archetype (reimagined the “Less Stress, More Fun” way!) What is means to be a protector of your future R…
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Do you really, truly live for each day? Or does your mind travel back and forth from past to the future? In this episode, I’ll talk about: What prevents you from living in the present moment What happens when you cultivate more presence How to use the past to live more fully each day Thanks for listening! Free & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduc…
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What is it like when you turn 18, which is the legal age of adulthood in the United States? What a milestone! And what a reminder to all of us that we really can do what we want to do. So…are you doing what you want to do? In this episode, I’ll share my thoughts about: Adults and choice Whether we overweigh the negative potential consequences over …
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Most people do not want to admit this…but sometimes we overreact. Let’s explore the impact those events have on our self-concept, relationships, and general stress levels. In this episode I’ll talk about: Examples of internal and external overreaction Cycle that could lead to an overreaction Recovering from an overreaction Resources mentioned: “Sto…
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Are you focused on time? Obsessed with it? Why? Time is the same for all people, yet it seems to take on magical meanings in our world. Let’s take some time to explore time. In this episode, I talk about: Our habits of time Connecting with what your relationship with time is doing in your own life Decisions about goals and accomplishments Resources…
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Everyone has certain feelings that inspire their best selves to show up and play the game of life. What is it for you? Today I’m going to talk about a concept that I bring into coaching on the regular: enthusiasm. In this episode, I talk about: Why I love enthusiasm as a means to having a more playful life How enthusiasm can inspire you to protect …
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How do you know when you’ve started to block your best work? Our clever minds can design speed bumps and detours when we’re treading into unfamiliar territory. Let’s talk about the super subtle ways your mind tells you “wrong way - let’s detour!” In this episode, we’ll explore: Why your mind would want to detour you on the journey to getting what y…
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Habits! We all have them. Some we’ve crafted intentionally over time and some habits are just mindless, developed by your mind as an efficient system of getting through life. In this episode, we discuss: The most generous way you can see your habit mind A way to assess your habits Two methods for addressing habits that you don’t want to keep around…
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Serendipity. It’s more than a delightful word to say on repeat. Serendipity, serendipity, serendipity. It’s a fun way to think about your life. In this episode, I’ll share: My 2023 goal of “conversationally activated serendipity” What I learned about the science of serendipity How a serendipity mindset can reduce stress and definitely make life mor…
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Springtime in North America is around the corner. Flowers bloom and the trees get their beautiful fresh spring green leaves. What’s blooming in your life? Today we use a fun gardening metaphor to look at what you are planting and harvesting. Thanks for listening! Free & awesome mini-class! "3 Ways to Reduce Stress TODAY" Visit the Lisa Schwaller Co…
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Is your life available for purchase or rent? Today I talk about a fun metaphor to use when considering different relationships in your life, especially as it relates to career and family. In this episode you’ll learn: The differences between an “owner” mindset and a “renter” mindset from the perspective of both parties Why it’s important for you to…
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We are social animals. And, as social creatures, there is value in being cooperative. But things are different in the year 2023 than they were in the year 1023. We’re not cooperating for survival. There’s literally more you can say “yes” to than you have hours in a day to deliver on those promises you made. In this episode you’ll learn: The power o…
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Do you consider your body brilliant? Do you consider your body beautiful? Why or why not? Today the body is getting some TLC from the Less Stress, More Fun podcast. Resources mentioned: “The Brain-Gut Connection” (John Hopkins Medicine) “The Gut-Brain Connection” (Harvard Health Publishing) “Gut-Brain Connection” (Cleveland Clinic) “You are an AMAZ…
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How do you like to give and receive love? Each February, reminders of romantic love are everywhere with the pink and red hearts in all the shops. It seemed as playful a time of year as any to talk about the 5 Love Languages framework. In this episode you’ll learn: How the 5 Love Languages framework can reduce stress and add fun to your life How not…
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What can you count on in this life? We want change! Success! Love! We want things to change but - to be honest - only in our favor. As people are navigating their commitment to their new year’s goals and dreams…I wanted to deliver a pep talk. In this episode you’ll learn: How to reassure yourself as you’re traveling this unpredictable life How you …
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