Episode 362: Check-In Show

• (0:41) Hellos & Happenings
• Hello, listeners from sunny Arizona!
• Stacy is loving everything about the southwest, except the internet connection
• Matt and Stacy were in Sedona when this episode was recorded
• This stop along their trip has been a great rest and restore spot
• This week will just be a check-in show since Stacy is having some trouble with the internet reliability
• There is a topic on the docket for episode 363 that both Stacy and Sarah are super passionate about and incredibly excited to discuss and share with listeners
• They don't want to record this epic discussion with the chance of the internet going out mid recording
• Sarah is about to head to the mountains for a family camping trip
• Sarah's mom is in town and will be joining them for a trip to the mountains
• They will be escaping the heat, internet connection, and cell service
• Sarah and Stacy chatted about screen time limits
• Sarah's husband suggested that she give the time limit features a try but Sarah passed
• Stacy tried them for a little while when she was still working
• She set the bedtime feature which was helpful
• Sarah does use the 'do not disturb' feature on her phone to set boundaries on her time
• Stacy reminded listeners that if you have been busy working all summer, that simply turning your phone off is a great way to create time to recharge
• You can even set up your 'do not disturb' feature so that certain people (spouse, kids, etc.) can still reach you via phone call
• Stacy thinks that having those occasional breaks from your internet is really special
• Let it be known, Stacy does not like sand.
• Matt, Stacy and the kids rode ATVs in the desert and had a blast disconnecting and being in the moment
• Disconnecting is such a great and truly easy way to reconnect with those you love and to fully live in the moment
• Ask yourself what you need and what really matters and make more time for these things and people
• Sarah gives talks at business conferences and shares on work-life balance
• Sarah shares the research on how much you can get done when you take breaks for movement, manage stress, and get enough sleep
• The very information she shares is a great reminder to Sarah on how and why to take digital media detoxes
• The mountains are very restorative to Sarah for many reasons, but especially because of the digital downtime the getaway provides
• Matt and Stacy's boy's first interaction with a cactus
• Sarah is going to be an American citizen in a week!!
• She passed her test
• Sarah worked so hard to pass this test and ultimately over-prepared for it
• On July 29 she will take her oath
• By the end of that ceremony, she will have her documentation showing she is an American citizen
• Sarah's husband will have his ceremony on his birthday
• Sarah shared on why this is such a meaningful moment in her life
• America's naturalization process is really unique and special
• Stacy doesn't think there is much more she can add to Sarah's amazing cherry on top of this check-in show
• Have a wonderful week!
• Next week Stacy and Sarah will be back with an amazing episode!
• Thank you, listeners and huge congratulations to Sarah again!

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