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Unplug to Reconnect with What Matters

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Are you feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or simply longing for a moment of stillness? This video is for you.

In this affirmation and coaching session, I gently guide you through a mindful reminder:

🦋 “I choose to schedule time to unplug each day.”

Why Unplugging Matters More Than Ever

When we’re always “on,” it’s easy to lose touch with:

  • Our energy levels
  • Our priorities
  • Our ability to be fully present

The choice to unplug, even for a few minutes, helps quiet the noise and nurture the calm within.

Gentle Ways to Make Unplugging a Daily Habit

  1. Unplugging for five minutes can reset your nervous system.
  2. Pick a consistent time – Mornings or evenings.
  3. Create a calm space – Light a candle, play soft music, or take a slow breath.
  4. Add unplugging to your calendar.

When you unplug, you’re not tuning out. You’re tuning in to peace, clarity, and balance.

💬 Self-Reflection:

👉 What’s one small way you can unplug Today and reconnect with what truly matters?

🎙️ Thanks for watching this video. Please like, comment, share, and subscribe. 🙂

🦋 Hi, I am Patti Oskvarek of Coaching For Inspiration with Patti. I’m a Leadership, Work-Life Balance, and Life coach, as well as a Reiki Master, who helps individuals achieve their dreams, goals, and aspirations, and live more purposeful and balanced lives outside of work.

I share strategies for achieving work-life balance, practical work and life tips, work-life balance affirmations, building better relationships, navigating leadership situations, and more.

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If this resonates with you and you’d like a little more calm in your week, there’s a link below to explore further.

🦋 To schedule a life and work-life balance coaching session. 

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From Pressure to Peace: A Calming Affirmation for Inspiring Leaders

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When was the last time you felt truly calm in the middle of your busy day?

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In a world that promotes hustle and constant doing, I am sharing this Affirmation as a gentle reminder that peace is a choice and a strength.

As inspiring leaders, we don’t have to push ourselves to the edge to make an impact. We can rise higher when we lead from a calm place, when we choose clarity over chaos and stillness over burnout.

💫 Affirmation:

“I choose peace over pressure.”

Say it slowly. Breathe it in. Let it soften the tension in your shoulders. This simple phrase holds powerful energy. It reminds us that peace is always an option, even in the midst of deadlines and decision-making.

Take a moment to breathe, reset, and return to what truly matters. 

These few seconds of calm can shift your entire day.

Want to lead with clarity, calm, and purpose?

To learn more about working with Patti for coaching services.

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Thank you for watching!

Until next time. 🦋

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I Delegate with Trust, Grace, and Confidence 

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Are you carrying more than your share lately?

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If you’re an overgiving leader, caregiver, or someone who naturally gives so much to others, delegation might feel hard, even guilt-inducing. I understand because I’ve been there, too.

Hi, I’m Patti from Coaching for Inspiration with Patti, and I created this short video to remind you of something powerful:

“I delegate with trust, grace, and confidence.”

Letting go doesn’t make you weak. It’s an act of leadership, love, and self-respect.

In the video, I share a journaling tool called the 3-Column Clarity Method. It’s a gentle way to reflect on your responsibilities and gain peace around what’s yours to hold and what’s okay to let go.

✍️ Here’s how the 3 columns work:

  1. Tasks that Inspire & Energize Me (Keep):
    What brings you joy, energy, or a sense of purpose?
  2. Tasks Only I Can Do (Must Do):
    What requires you and your expertise?
  3. Tasks I Can Delegate or Release:
    What can be shared, outsourced, paused, or a growth opportunity for someone else?

This simple journaling practice can shift everything. It clarifies, reduces burnout, and helps you move forward with intention and peace. This week, delegate one small task at work or home. Notice how it feels. Next week, try again.
The more you practice, the more natural it becomes.

Let This Affirmation Inspire You:

“I delegate with trust, grace, and confidence.”

If this message resonates with you, please share the video or blog with someone who might want it today. 🦋 

👉 About Patti

🦋 Hi, I’m Patti Oskvarek of Coaching for Inspiration with Patti. I’m a Leadership, Work-Life Balance, and Life coach and Reiki Master who helps individuals achieve their dreams, goals, and aspirations and live more purposeful and balanced lives outside of work.

I share strategies for work-life balance, work and life tips, work-life balance affirmations, building better relationships, navigating leadership situations, and more.

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Unstoppable Work-Life Balance Coach with Patti Oskvarek

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I (Patti) was on the Unstoppable Mindset Podcast with Michael Hingson; we talked about Work-Life Balance, Leadership, Coaching, Reiki, and my unique coaching style.

It was a great conversation with Michael Hingson on the Unstoppable Mindset podcast.

Some of what we discussed:

As Patti shares, she finally retired in her 50s and began working toward becoming a Work-Life Balance coach and Reiki Master.

Today, she even is a host on two different podcasts. Patti and Michael talk quite a bit about the concepts of work-life balance, leadership, and how a coach can help people attain balance, which they sometimes don’t even know they want. We even talk a bit about what a coach does and how he or she can help people willing to explore their own lives. I think you will enjoy this episode and come away with some new and updated ideas.

About the Guest – Patti Oskvarek, CoachingforInspiration with Patti:
Patti Oskvarek of Coaching for Inspiration with Patti. Patti is a Certified Professional Coach and Certified Master Coach specializing in Work-Life Balance and Leadership coaching, Reiki Master, and Podcaster. Patti inspires others to pursue their passions in life through their relationships, careers, business, and leadership development.

She became a Coach and Reiki practitioner to help people follow their hearts, use their talents, and live purposeful, balanced, and fulfilling lives. With a unique approach to coaching, Patti has dedicated herself to helping others find passion, purpose, and confidence in all they do. Her theory is that to find business success; you must know how to find happiness in other areas of life and learn the true meaning of work-life balance for yourself.

Patti is committed to helping managers, supervisors, and others become better leaders and live more purposeful, balanced lives outside work.

About the Host – Michael Hingson of Unstoppable Mindset:

Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog, Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog. Michael gives over 100 presentations worldwide each year, speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children’s Hospital, and the American Red Cross, to name a few.

He is an Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind. He also serves as an Ambassador for the American Humane Association’s 2012 Hero Dog Awards.

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accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/   / accessibe    / mycompany    / accessibe  

Thanks for listening!

Please share if you enjoyed this episode and think others could benefit from listening. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode?

Leave a comment in the section below!

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Exploring the Trend of Silently Quitting Work from Chaos to Calm

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In this episode, where we explore the growing issue of silently quitting in the workplace.

Have you experienced silently quitting?

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As a manager and supervisor, are you experiencing your employees silently quitting?

I came across an article on LinkedIn about the rising trend of quietly quitting and thought this is a good topic to explore.

Silently Quitting, which can contribute to a lack of enthusiasm, decreased productivity, or a reluctance to take on new tasks, has increased due to workplace burnout, dissatisfaction, and blurred lines between work and personal life. Many employees feel overwhelmed by expectations and find themselves doing just enough to meet their job requirements without going above and beyond.

Dealing with employee disengagement is not a passive task. It requires a proactive approach, and let’s explore why.

Here are some strategies for managers and supervisors:

Be a safe environment where employees share their thoughts, feedback, and concerns while creating a healthy work-life balance by respecting personal time and encouraging breaks. Flexible work arrangements help. Ensure employees understand their roles and responsibilities. Monitor workloads to ensure they are manageable, that employees are calm, and that they have the resources they need. Demonstrate engagement and positivity in your work. Your attitude can influence the team’s morale.

Having strategies can help create a more engaged and motivated workforce, reducing the likelihood of silent quitting.

Silent quitting can have several effects on the workplace.

When employees disengage, this creates an unpleasant atmosphere. Employees not invested in their work are slow to complete tasks or may not complete them. Employees who feel undervalued or unmotivated may seek other opportunities, leading to turnover rates and the costs of hiring new staff.

Addressing the issues that lead to silent quitting—such as lack of recognition, limited growth opportunities, or poor work-life balance—can help mitigate these adverse effects.

“Silent Quitting,” where employees disengage from their work without formally resigning, can significantly affect managers, supervisors, and employees.

Managers and Supervisors may see a reduction in team performance. If some members are visibly disengaged, the overall team morale can suffer.

They might have to take on extra responsibilities or redistribute tasks to accommodate less engaged and disengaged employees.

If silently quitting becomes the norm, Managers may need to implement these strategies.

To address silent quitting, managers can foster open communication, provide support, and ensure employees feel valued, engaged, and safe.

Question:

How have you experienced silent quitting, and how did you handle it?

Today’s podcast Affirmation

I strive to maintain employee retention!

If you are struggling with the daily grind and feel alone, a leadership, life, and work-life balance coach like me can help you overcome those everyday challenges and continue moving forward to where you want to be.

If you would like to learn more about working with me for coaching services, go to my website: www.CoachingforInspirationwithPatti.com/coaching

I would love to hear your thoughts on this topic. If you would like me to explore another topic, please comment.

Did you find this helpful? If so, please share this podcast with others!

Until next time when we meet again!

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Exploring the Urgent Issue of Employee Retention: Is Loyalty a Thing of the Past?

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In this podcast episode, we’ll explore employee retention.

Hi, How’s it going?

What are your opinions on the changing employee and company loyalty trend and its impact on company behavior?

Employees used to be more loyal to companies. This shift in loyalty may be due to a perceived lack of company not being loyal back.

There’s a growing perception that companies need to show more empathy towards their staff, treat them well, and support them in front of others.

Layoffs and retail store closures are happening to people who have worked for companies for decades, and employees who are more recent and making less money appear to keep their jobs.

What are your opinions on the changing employee and company loyalty trend and its impact on company behavior?

Let’s explore this together.

What do you think are the primary reasons people are not staying in companies for their entire careers or lifetimes as they have in the past?

Is it?

  • Lack of positive recognition and feeling undervalued.
  • Businesses not offering pensions or laying off staff before they reach their retirement date for a pension?
  • Lack of growth opportunities, passed over for promotion by a colleague who needs a better work ethic.
  • Working with less, excessive workload, and career burnout.
  • A toxic work environment or frustration with their manager or company work culture, mission, or values.
  • Management tolerates lousy behavior and the terrible work ethic of staff.
  • Policies change, workload changes, or job duties change.
  • Low pay or no raises in years.
  • Lack of clear direction or training for the job position.

Employees who don’t feel safe will start looking for something new.

Turnover and training new staff can be costly to the company’s bottom line, and what about losing knowledge, experience, and customers?

Customers tend to stay as repeat customers when they feel appreciated and have built a good relationship with an employee within the company.

Are there other ways to cut costs, see what’s working and what’s not, and try new strategies other than eliminating positions or closing stores?

There may be no other alternative. Have different strategies been considered? Hopefully, yes, and it was the last option.

Some companies have maintained loyalty. What do you think are some of the factors for this?

Employee loyalty and retention may have a combination of factors, many of which revolve around how employees feel about their work environment, the organization’s culture, and the value placed on them as individuals.

Today’s podcast Affirmation
I strive to maintain employee retention!

If you are struggling with the daily grind and feel alone, a leadership, life, and work-life balance coach like me can help you overcome those everyday challenges and continue moving forward to where you want to be.

If you would like to learn more about working with me for coaching services, go to my website: www.CoachingforInspirationwithPatti.com/coaching

I would love to hear your thoughts on this topic. If you would like me to explore another topic, please comment.

Did you find this helpful? If so, please share this podcast with others!

Until next time when we meet again!

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Exploring Feeling Responsible For Other People’s Actions

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In this podcast episode, we will explore the feeling of responsibility for other people’s actions.

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What is it like to feel responsible for other people’s actions?

I struggle with feeling responsible for other people’s actions, which is not a good feeling. Maybe it is because of my many years of leadership roles that can shape that mindset of taking on more than necessary.

Feeling responsible for other people’s actions can be challenging and heavy.

I shared some steps in this video you can take to navigate through this feeling.

Learning to let go of responsibility for others’ actions can be a process. Put the strategies we’ve explored into action as let us know how it went.

Today’s podcast Affirmation

I am responsible for me!

Question:

What it’s like to feel responsible for other people’s actions.

If you are struggling with the daily grind, such as managing a team or balancing work and personal life, and feel alone, a leadership, life, and work-life balance coach like me can help you overcome those everyday challenges and continue moving forward to where you want to be.

If you would like to learn more about working with me for coaching services, go to my website: www.CoachingforInspirationwithPatti.com/coaching

Did you find this helpful? If so, please share this podcast with others!

Until next time when we meet again!

I would love to hear your thoughts on this topic. If you want me to explore a topic, please share it in the comments. Let’s keep the conversation going!

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Destined for Success Podcast – Patti Oskvarek Work-Life Balance and Becoming a Better Leader / DFS 309

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I was on the Destined for Success Podcast, and I had a wonderful conversation about leadership and work-life balance with Jennifer Takagi, founder of Takagi Consulting.

Click to listen to the podcast episode Destined for Success Podcast – Patti Oskvarek Work-Life Balance and Becoming a Better Leader / DFS 309.

Get all the inside secrets and tools you need to develop your intuitive and leadership skills to achieve the highest success. Listen as we help you learn to be the person people want to go and grow with.

In this episode, you will learn:

  • How to consider your management style and its impact
  • Pay attention at group meetings – look for the signs
  • Be self-aware!

To learn more about Jennifer Takagi, founder of Takagi Consulting:

Official Website: http://www.takagiconsulting.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takagiconsulting/

Facebook: facebook.com/takagiconsulting

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Exploring New Procedures Employees Don’t Want To Do – How Do You Cope?

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This episode will explore how to deliver new procedures to staff when you know they might not be received well.

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Have you ever had to deliver changes at work?

How did it go?

In today’s fast-paced work environment, managers and supervisors often feel overwhelmed by the need to implement new procedures. Whether it’s a new project or a change in the sales process, employees can resist these changes, making the task even more challenging.

In the latest episode of “Exploring Life and Work with Patti,” leadership and work-life balance coach Patti Oskvarek offers invaluable insights into navigating these turbulent waters.

The episode’s core focuses on delivering new procedures to staff, especially when you know they won’t be accepted with open arms. Patti highlights the emotional complexities involved in such situations, from feeling overwhelmed by the task to dealing with the lack of immediate positive outcomes. She stresses the importance of understanding the employees’ perspective, which can invoke empathy and improve communication.

One of the key strategies Patti discusses is the importance of understanding the “why” behind new procedures. This understanding can empower managers to share the change confidently, even if upper management has not provided all the details.

Practicing delivering the news and focusing on potential positives are crucial steps in this process.

Patti encourages managers to present data to support their perspectives, communicate openly, and seek collective solutions with colleagues.

The episode also touches on the importance of self-care for managers. Patti advises regular exercise, a healthy diet, and activities that help relax and unwind, such as Reiki sessions. She reminds listeners that seeking support is not a sign of weakness but a strength, providing reassurance and a sense of unity during times of change. Throughout the episode, Patti’s empathetic approach shines through. She understands that dealing with new procedures can be emotionally complex, involving a mix of concern, empathy, and the pressure to adapt.

Managers can navigate these challenges more effectively by focusing on what can be controlled and maintaining a positive mindset.

In conclusion, “Exploring Life and Work with Patti” offers practical advice for managers struggling with implementing new procedures. By emphasizing open communication, empathy, and self-care, Patti provides a roadmap for creating a more positive work environment and achieving a better work-life balance.

This episode is a must-listen if you’re a manager facing similar challenges. Tune in and discover how you can turn chaos into calm.

Have you faced this situation, and how did you handle it? Did any of these strategies help your situation? Share your situations and strategies in the comments to help others facing similar challenges.

Today’s⁠ Affirmation⁠:

I am a good communicator!

If you are struggling with the daily grind and feel alone, a leadership, life, and work-life balance ⁠coach like me⁠ can help you overcome those everyday challenges and continue moving forward to where you want to be.

If you would like to learn more about working with me for coaching services, go to my website: ⁠www.CoachingforInspirationwithPatti.com/coaching⁠

To schedule a coaching session, go to https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/CFIDFQF/services

Did you find this helpful? If so, please share this podcast with others! 

Until next time when we meet again!

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What is Coffee Badging?

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Hi, 😀

I posted about “Coffee Badging” on my Coaching for Inspiration with Patti’s Facebook Page and received different perspectives.

Your thoughts and perspectives on this topic are incredibly valuable. I would love to hear them.

What does this term mean?
Coffee badging” is a workplace trend that describes when employees go to the office to show their presence while maintaining flexibility and working remotely. Employees might “coffee badge” by showing up to the office to get coffee or attend a meeting, then leave to work from home for the rest of the day. The term is a response to return-to-office mandates that require employees to be physically present. It also allows employees to maintain the flexibility they’ve enjoyed during remote work.

You can go to the link in the below to read the post and share your thoughts. 🦋 ~ Patti

Coaching for Inspiration with Patti Facebook Page:

Here’s the link to the post on coffee badging:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/TtBzWH8WSdXJBMY2/

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