Sometimes you need to listen to the quiet voice inside of you. And sometimes that voice gets so loud you can’t ignore it. It’s time for a pivot. I’ll explain in today's episode.

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Welcome to Everyday Happiness, I'm your host Katie Jefcoat, and this is our very last daily podcast episode. We’re delivered 668 episodes in almost two years, never missing a day. The team has been more incredible than I ever imagined. It takes a group effort and Chelsey, Blessy, Richelle, Jeimy, and Jeff are a 5-star team and make all of the magic happen behind the scenes.

Now, before we get into the why and the way forward. The podcast episodes will still be live and you can listen to them at any time. You can search key topics on my website, or start from the beginning on your favorite podcast player.

We started this during covid, at a time when we were all at home. I had created space. I was obsessed with this new creative outlet.

I heard someone say, “don’t be afraid to quit the things that are no longer working for you in your business or your life”. For me, this was a thoughtful decision because this is working for my business. But it wasn’t working for my life to have a daily podcast. Instead, the vehicle is changing, it’s a pivot to a bi-monthly email instead of a daily podcast. I think it’s the happiest email in your inbox.

Scientists sometimes use the term Identity Foreclosure. Meaning, it can be so hard to leave behind something that you think is so closely tied to your identity. I am a podcast host. I have a daily micro-podcast. What I realized through some quiet time with my thoughts and conversations with my bestie, Jenna, was that podcasting is the vehicle. And the vehicle can pivot. This vehicle is pivoting to email.

I love happiness. That isn’t changing. The way I show up for the people that I am blessed to have join the email community is with quality content, inspiration, and a behind the scenes peek into life.

Have you ever felt like you had too many irons in the fire or too many demands on your time? I often say there is a mental bandwidth to saying “yes”. I am feeling the need to zone in on my kids, my husband, the people I love so deeply, and that feels right - right now. This season will change. They always do. Living in my word of the year - CARE, I am choosing to care for my body, my mental bandwidth and the friends and family that I love. I am living my priorities and choosing social connection, which we all know, is the cornerstone to fulfilled happiness.

Let’s face it, we are all on this path of life. We are all in a different season. We can be busy and balanced if we are living our priorities. I am still busy. And, I am living my motto of Intentional Margins. I have consulting work that brings me incredible purpose, satisfaction and fulfillment. I am a rep for Rodan + Fields, which brings me great joy to not only have the best skin and hair of my life as I age, but also to help others.

I invite you to join us in our email community. Life is heavy enough, we shouldn’t have to search for happiness. Get the happiest email in your inbox, delivered with a smile only twice a month right now. https://www.katiejefcoat.com/email No spam. Just happiness.

What I am seeking comfort in, is that I am choosing to put my foot on the break, but I know where the gas is and how to accelerate when the time is right. And that feels good.

I invite you to reflect on how you could use that break pedal in your own life. What could you say “no” to that would allow you space to flourish?

Until next time, whenever that is, you can always connect with me, in our email community, join at www.katiejefcoat.com, on social @katiejefcoat and remember, kindness is contagious. I know that our small acts of kindness make an impact and that continues to inspire me to do this work. I’m cheering for you and I believe in you. Bye for now.

And, let’s connect on social at @everydayhappinesswithkatie and join the community on the hashtags #IntentionalMargins and #everydayhappinesswithkatie on Instagram

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