The Jodi Watkins Show

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Busy and productive are two terms often used to describe how someone spends their time or engages in their work. While they may seem similar, there is a significant difference between being busy and productive.
Being busy typically refers to being occupied with various tasks or activities. When someone is busy, they may have a lot on their plate, and their schedule is filled with numerous commitments. However, being busy doesn't necessarily imply that the person is accomplishing meaningful or important work. It can sometimes indicate being overwhelmed, constantly juggling multiple tasks without a clear sense of direction or purpose.
On the other hand, being productive refers to making progress and achieving desired outcomes or goals. Productivity is efficiently using time and resources to generate valuable results. A productive person focuses on tasks that align with their priorities and contribute to their long-term objectives. They prioritize their activities, delegate when necessary, and use tools and strategies to maximize output.
The key distinction between being busy and being productive lies in the outcome. Busy work may involve time and effort, but it may yield little results or move the individual closer to their objectives. In contrast, productive work is purposeful, goal-oriented, and produces meaningful outcomes.
Here are a few characteristics that differentiate busy work from productive work:
1. Prioritization
2. Time management
3. Outcome-oriented
4. Delegation and automation
5. Reflection and improvement
In summary, being busy and productive represent different work and time management approaches. While being busy may give the impression of being productive, it doesn't necessarily lead to meaningful outcomes. Productivity involves intentional focus, effective time management, prioritization, and a clear alignment of actions with goals. Individuals can work smarter and achieve more significant results by emphasizing productivity over busyness.
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This track was made by my daughter, Jasmine. She is my why for everything I do.

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Breaking Barriers Now Episode 20 with Michelle Speakz - Heal It or Hide It
If you hide it, you can't heal it.
My guest today is the one and only Michelle Poitier, aka "Michelle Speakz." Michelle is a Life Recovery Coach whose journey to healing from sexual and domestic abuse, military sexual trauma, and mental illness secondary to trauma was the catalyst for her passion for assisting others to recovery, healing, and wholeness.
The healing journey isn't easy; however, having the ability to shed mental weight through healing is necessary for our lives. We can hold onto things all our lives, but eventually, we will drive ourselves into misery if we aren't willing to face everything at some point. There has to come a time when enough is enough, and we can take the mask off. There is no reason we should be walking around feeling ashamed and guilty for things out of our control. However, society teaches us to keep the mask on and don't share because it's no one's business. Then we have suicidal thoughts because no one wants to reach out. This must stop!
Michelle does live workshops in the Jacksonville, Florida, area. To learn more about Michelle, the services she offers, and events she has coming up, go to her website at https://www.michellespeakz.com/.
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Stay blessed, and remember not to quit!

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The Jodi Watkins Show, formerly known as Breaking Barriers Now, is sponsored by Convene Connections Corporation and Lady J Global Enterprises LLC.
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Today, my guest is the amazing Stacey Vanthuyn, who I now call "Stacey V."
Stacey helps others "Raise Their Results" using her experience and what she has learned from her own mentors along the way. Stacey's tagline is "Ignite Your Desire, Amplify Your Life."
She and I talk about her four pillars to overcoming limiting beliefs. These pillars are:
1) Vision
2) Vibration
3) Vulnerability
4) Victor versus Victim
These four pillars are so important to break through our barriers. If we continue to play the same song over and over, nothing will change. However, when we add in a new tune, we can embark on a new course.
One of the things that separate those of us doing what we love versus those not is the willingness to take risks. We are taught to do well in school, go to college, and get a job. But what if there is more to life? What if that job doesn't have you operating in your calling? This is when we begin to get uneasy. We don't look forward to going to work. We look forward to the weekends. We try to numb our lives with alcohol, drugs, or [insert toxic habit here]. I have been there and so has Stacey. We begin to just operate. We don't enjoy life. We just do what we have to do in order to get by. We become robots in life. We conform to society because that's what everyone wants us to do. We try to fit in and please everyone. However, we aren't meant for any of that. We have this internal makeup that allows us to be different. We need to be able to operate in those differences or else we become miserable.
The conversation with Stacey is one that I am truly grateful for. I hope the insight in this show (even with the technology hiccups) has the ability to open the eyes of some people out there who want to learn how to begin the journey of amplifying, or reclaiming as I say, their lives. The first step is being open to working with someone who can help you. We have all had to do it. No successful person has become successful without being open to coaching and accountability. If you find someone, let me know. We need to have people around us who help us become aware of some things that may be holding us back. We also have to be willing to be uncomfortable and take risks. This is the pathway to true growth.
In order to connect with Stacey, go to her website at www.raiseyourawareness.com.
She is ready to hear from you!
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Support the show

The Jodi Watkins Show, formerly known as Breaking Barriers Now, is sponsored by Convene Connections Corporation and Lady J Global Enterprises LLC.
Are you looking to invest in an all-in-one platform looking to expand and grow and help others do the same? Join us at Convene Communities! Go to https://convenecommunities.com/invest/ to show your interest today! You don't have to worry about anything. All we desire to know is that you are willing to learn more.
Thank you all for being a part of this mission and for allowing me to facilitate these stories in ways I never imagined being able to.
Please share the podcast with everyone you know. If you are interested in sponsoring or appearing as a guest, please get in touch with Jodi Watkins through her link at https://linktr.ee/jodiwatkins.

My guest today is Troy Delaney. Troy and his family live in Jacksonville, Florida. I was led to connect with Troy through his wife, who happens to be an educator at my daughter's school. After chatting with her over time, she mentioned I needed to link up with her husband. We finally made it happen!
Troy brings much value to the Health and Wellness Community and those who relate to his story and desire to learn more. His wife may think he is crazy, but he has a ton of knowledge and experience that is valuable to anyone looking to become a healthier version of themself.
Troy is an XPT Performance Coach, helping people become comfortable with discomfort through hot and cold therapy and fasting. He uses a unique blend of ancestral science, behavioral change, and modern technology to help men and women become versatile and resilient humans and help them live up to their highest potential. Troy is also a wellness explorer, a husband and father, and co-author of the book How Should I Eat? Living Paleo.
I look forward to collaborating more with Troy and sharing expertise all over the globe together!
Connect with Troy through his websites, troydelaney.com and antifragile.fit.
His Instagram page is @antifragile.fit.
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The Jodi Watkins Show, formerly known as Breaking Barriers Now, is sponsored by Convene Connections Corporation and Lady J Global Enterprises LLC.
Are you looking to invest in an all-in-one platform looking to expand and grow and help others do the same? Join us at Convene Communities! Go to https://convenecommunities.com/invest/ to show your interest today! You don't have to worry about anything. All we desire to know is that you are willing to learn more.
Thank you all for being a part of this mission and for allowing me to facilitate these stories in ways I never imagined being able to.
Please share the podcast with everyone you know. If you are interested in sponsoring or appearing as a guest, please get in touch with Jodi Watkins through her link at https://linktr.ee/jodiwatkins.

Today, my guest is someone I had the opportunity to meet at a bodybuilding show in Orlando, Florida. His name is Chris Spruell, and from the first time I met him, I knew there was something special about him.
Chris is a 35-year-old servant of God, father, and fitness guru who is also on a mission to share his testimony to help others in their journeys.
We chatted briefly, but he was competing that day, so we didn't have many conversations at first. However, when he returned, he did it with a prophecy that spoke to me. He didn't know me from Eve, but he said the Holy Spirit placed something on his heart that he needed to share.
While I can't tell you exactly what he said right now, I can tell you it was RIGHT ON TIME. I needed to hear it. It was encouraging and uplifting. As someone who encourages and uplifts others regularly, I need encouragement, also. I was so grateful for the words that came out of his mouth. We prayed together in the middle of a hallway at a bodybuilding show. That goes to show the Holy Spirit is everywhere.
Chris shares his story of all the barriers he's had to break to get where he is today. He also shares the event that sent him into the journey he is currently on with the Holy Spirit.
This man has gone from being the "Golden Child" to being on the streets, to being in prison, to now being someone who gets to help others.
I want to acknowledge Chris for his vulnerability.
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The beginning and ending track was made when my daughter was seven. She is why I do everything and why my mission is vital. Here's to the youth as we continue to support them on their journeys.
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Breaking Barriers Now is sponsored by Convene Connections Corporation and 1st Approved Financial.
Thank you all for being a part of this mission and for allowing me to facilitate these stories in ways I never imagined being able to.
Please share the podcast with everyone you know, and if you are interested in being a sponsor or guest, please get in touch with Jodi Watkins through her link at https://linktr.ee/jodiwatkins.
Follow Chris on Instagram @24fitcj.

This track was made by my daughter, Jasmine. She is my why for everything I do.

Support the show

The Jodi Watkins Show, formerly known as Breaking Barriers Now, is sponsored by Convene Connections Corporation and Lady J Global Enterprises LLC.
Are you looking to invest in an all-in-one platform looking to expand and grow and help others do the same? Join us at Convene Communities! Go to https://convenecommunities.com/invest/ to show your interest today! You don't have to worry about anything. All we desire to know is that you are willing to learn more.
Thank you all for being a part of this mission and for allowing me to facilitate these stories in ways I never imagined being able to.
Please share the podcast with everyone you know. If you are interested in sponsoring or appearing as a guest, please get in touch with Jodi Watkins through her link at https://linktr.ee/jodiwatkins.