Ditching the Hustle in the Morning with Jess Ekstrom

This episode is LIKELY not the first to mention journaling as part of your daily routine. So many of us know the benefit of journaling or starting the day with a gratitude list, but finding that quiet time to write can feel harder to put into practice. In this episode, we are so excited to chat about what inspired our guest to create the online journal, Bright Pages. Jess Ekstrom is an author, speaker, founder of Headbands of Hope, and creator of Bright Pages. Being a serial entrepreneur, constantly thinking forward can be a gift and a cause for anxiety. Jess shares how this helped her create an online journal for doers that is easy to use, reference, and gather your thoughts and big ideas! With all of the businesses Jess juggles, along with adventuring with her husband and dog in their airstream, there is so much to learn from Jess on how to work on your own big ideas while ditching the hustle and enjoying the journey.   00:50 Meet Jess Ekstrom! 02:15 The inspiration behind Bright Pages, the online journal for doers! 06:45 How journal prompts can help you find the answers you already have within you. 10:00 How much time do you set aside for journaling? 11:40 Benefits of being able to search your own entries on Bright Pages online. 13:30 What is the best thing that has come from journaling? 15:20 Get 1 free month of Bright Pages! Follow Jess Ekstrom | @jess_ekstrom   Text BRIGHTPAGES to (844) 928-1095 for 1 Month Free Bright Pages   Check out Headbands of Hope on Instagram | @headbandsofhope ……………………   Work with Guide My Business   Connect with Lauren on Instagram | @thelaurenboyd   Join the our Facebook Community

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Behind the scenes of a founder’s life. I’m Lauren Boyd, a small business owner, attorney and mom. Join me for my honest take on entrepreneurship, marriage and motherhood. I’ll Make This Brief is a seasonal podcast sharing my musings on common topics founders face, from leading your team and embracing your zone of genius, to managing mom guilt and nurturing your personal relationships. Each episode, I’ll also be sharing a legal brief highlighting some of my favorite and trending legal tips and perspectives. Join me and a special guest every quarter to binge a handful of episodes from the trenches of the messy middle to empower you to own your day. Hopefully, these episodes will come into your life at the perfect time. I promise, I’ll make this brief. For more, follow Lauren on Instagram @thelaurenboyd.