Category: Show Notes

Doing the easiest thing first (the low-hanging fruit) gets a bad rap. But it can actually make everything easier. In this episode Janine and Shannon discuss strategies around using low-hanging fruit to get stuff done. Discussion topics include: Low-hanging fruit counts! How allowing yourself to address low-hanging fruit first can help you get started Starting… Continue reading Episode 240: Low-Hanging Fruit

In honor of next week's big in-person and virtual genealogy conference, RootsTech, we are re-running a 2018 episode about applying a good-enough mentality to genealogy research. Enjoy! Shannon and Janine are among the millions of people who enjoy doing genealogy research. In fact, as a genealogy blogger, Janine devotes a significant amount of time to… Continue reading Episode 239: Genealogy (Redux)

Why are we so hard on ourselves? This week, Janine and Shannon discuss self-compassion and treating ourselves as nicely as we treat our besties. Discussion topics include: The folly of harping on your past mistakes in an attempt to avoid those mistakes again How constantly reminding yourself of your mistakes makes it hard to do… Continue reading Episode 238: Be Your Own BFF