Journaling for people who hate journaling: Michael Bungay Stanier's game-changing method

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Steve Preston is the CEO of Goodwill Industries. Though Goodwill is known for big stores where people can donate clothes and buy them secondhand, those stores are just the first level of what Goodwill Industries are about. Those stores fund an international organization that provides job training, employment placement services and other community-based programs for people who face barriers in their employment. Steve joins Jay to discuss the ways Goodwill Industries support veterans and individuals who lack job experience, an education, or face employment challenges, such as those people who are formerly incarcerated. Today's episode was produced by Tani Levitt and Mijon Zulu. To check out more episodes or to learn more about the show, you can visit our website Allaboutchangepodcast.com. If you like our show, spread the word, tell a friend or family member, or leave us a review on your favorite podcasting app. We really appreciate it. All About Change is produced by the Ruderman Family Foundation. Episode Chapters 0:00 intro 1:02 The Goodwill you don’t know 4:33 The troubling reality of work reintegration for formerly incarcerated folks 10:00 How Steve brings his public-sector experience to Goodwill 11:17 Goodwill’s employment centers 15:51 The interplay between Goodwill’s national and local arms 24:07 The case for minimizing recidivism becoming a cross-party cause 27:05 Goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight , in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at ⁠⁠⁠www.jayruderman.com⁠⁠⁠ .…

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That beautiful leather-bound journal you bought with the best intentions? The one now gathering dust under a pile of books? You're not alone.

After 40 years of failed journaling attempts, Michael Bungay Stanier finally cracked the code to sustainable reflection—and it's likely nothing like what you've tried before.

Michael is the author behind the Wall Street Journal bestseller The Coaching Habit (which Brené Brown called "a classic"), with over 1.5 million books sold worldwide. Named the #1 Thought Leader in Coaching by Thinkers50, his insights have been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, and Fast Company.

In this conversation, Michael shares:

His surprisingly simple journaling breakthrough that eliminates the most common barriers to consistency
A powerful weekly reflection framework that drives tangible results (not just empty introspection)
The counterintuitive boundary system he uses to prevent work overload while maximizing impact
Why he rejects popular "word of the year" goal-setting (and what he does instead)

Whether you're a serial journal abandoner or simply seeking more intentional reflection practices, Michael's practical approach offers a refreshing alternative to traditional journaling methods that actually sticks.

Key Quotes:

“One thing that is really helpful is just to know I don’t have to say yes right away.”

“I have failed to successfully journal since I was 16. I’m now 57, so I’ve been attempting to journal for 40 years.”

“If you just start asking yourself what you want day in and day out it just starts forcing a deep clarity.”

Connect with Michael via his website, Instagram, LinkedIn, or buy the Do Something That Matters Journal.

My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/

Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber)

Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai)

If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe

Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.

Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au

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Journaling for people who hate journaling: Michael Bungay Stanier's game-changing method

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That beautiful leather-bound journal you bought with the best intentions? The one now gathering dust under a pile of books? You're not alone.

After 40 years of failed journaling attempts, Michael Bungay Stanier finally cracked the code to sustainable reflection—and it's likely nothing like what you've tried before.

In this conversation, Michael shares:

His surprisingly simple journaling breakthrough that eliminates the most common barriers to consistency
A powerful weekly reflection framework that drives tangible results (not just empty introspection)
The counterintuitive boundary system he uses to prevent work overload while maximizing impact
Why he rejects popular "word of the year" goal-setting (and what he does instead)

Key Quotes:

“One thing that is really helpful is just to know I don’t have to say yes right away.”

“I have failed to successfully journal since I was 16. I’m now 57, so I’ve been attempting to journal for 40 years.”

“If you just start asking yourself what you want day in and day out it just starts forcing a deep clarity.”

Connect with Michael via his website, Instagram, LinkedIn, or buy the Do Something That Matters Journal.

My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/

Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber)

Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai)

Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.

Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au

Credits:

Host: Amantha Imber

Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

726 episodes

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You’re not lazy. You’re just out of capacity — and no amount of to-do lists can fix that. So what do you do when your brain is fried, your calendar is full, and you're still trying to show up for the people (and priorities) that matter most? Neuroscientist Ariel Garten has been there. As the co-founder of Muse, the brain-sensing headband used by over 500,000 people and backed by 200+ clinical studies, she’s learned how to work with her brain, not against it — using real-time feedback, five-minute resets, and a deeply human understanding of what it means to do less, better. In this episode, Ariel and I talk about: How she uses Muse to train her brain across focus, emotion regulation, and sleep The five-minute session she does daily to “work out” her prefrontal cortex What happens after meditation that makes the biggest difference Her go-to system for catching herself when she’s stressed, triggered, or procrastinating If you’ve been trying to push through the overwhelm, this conversation is a powerful reminder that focus, calm, and clarity aren’t things you force - they’re things you can train. Key Quotes: “What you have to do is recognise that it’s ok to have limitation and it's ok to only do so much in a day.” “Forcing yourself to do something that you're not good at, trains you to just do it better each and every time.” “My bad habits became my triggers for better habits — but only once I noticed them.” Connect with Ariel via LinkedIn , Instagram , and X (Twitter) . Learn more about brain training and mindfulness with Muse and listen to her podcast Untangle . Save 15% on the Muse headband when you shop here and use the code HOWIWORK at checkout. My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber ) Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/amanthai ) If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Quick Win: How to take a self-compassion break 5:45

7 weeks ago5:45

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Did you know that just like a coffee break, or a toilet break, you can take a self-compassion break? And did you know using regular self-compassion can transform how you respond to setbacks? Professor Kristin Neff is a pioneer in the study of self-compassion with multiple best-selling books on the topic, and she believes a self-compassion break can make all the difference to your wellbeing. Kristin shares: 🎧 A special, full walkthrough experience of how to take a self-compassion break. This is something you can come back and listen to every time you’d like to experience one. Listen to the full interview with Kristin here. Connect Kristin via X , Linkedin , or on her website . My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber ) Instagram ( https://www.instagram.com/amanthai ) If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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BEST OF: How to have a meeting that isn't a complete waste of time with Prof Steven Rogelberg 25:54

8 weeks ago25:54