Natalie Sisson's Quest For Freedom - Experiments In Personal, Financial, Physical, Business, Relationship And Financial Freed

Behind every successful entrepreneur is a team they delegate the work they don’t love to, so that they can focus on the things they do love.I found my first Virtual Assistant, Margaret, in February 2012. I hired her just two weeks before I headed off on my 6,500 cycling expedition down the east coast of Africa, which meant I’d be offline for over two months.At first I had concerns about if she could handle the job, what if she screwed up, what if she stole my work or screwed up my customer relations....and then I got over myself, trusted in her and left her to run my business for two months while I cycled through an astounding continent!Outsourcing was a necessity for me, and since then I have hired over 30 contractors throughout the years to help me, not only run my business, but to grow it, and to make sure I get out of the way when needed.If you want more time and money, outsourcing is the key.And it starts with delegating your daily to-dos so you can start to see the immense freedom that comes from steppi

Are you getting a great night's sleep or consistently sleep deprived because you're on your smartphone or laptop too late?I'm definitely guilty of working from a laptop in bed, or checking my phone before I go to sleep, but since I've been consistently getting in the habit of turning off all devices by 7pm each night, my sleep and quality sleep has been improving a ton.An article published in The Independent shows: “In a study of 10,000 16 to 19-year-olds, researchers in Norway found that the longer a young person spent looking at an electronic screen before going to bed, the worse quality sleep they were likely to have.”The problem comes from the short bursts of excitement you get when consuming social media. This feeling is the body releasing a neurotransmitter called dopamine. Dopamine motivates you to continue to replicate the original behaviour that made you feel pleasure - such as repeatedly clicking on social media posts or sending text messages.The problem with this is that too often we can find ourse

I think May is going to be magical, so I shot a Facebook Live for you inside our Freedomist Collective group to share 3 things I want to achieve this month, two books I'm loving and one calendar hack that might help you juggle multiple projects.Catch it here now.I'm pretty focused on what I need to do to make this happen, but I also know if you want to stick to a habit and achieve your goals you need:1) a really clear vision for how your life will be better alongside 2) external accountability to keep you on track when you falter.So for my first goal I'm going to be joining Mindful in May. If you want to:reduce the stress in your lifelearn how to communicate more calmlybe better at calming yourself when you’ve been emotionally triggeredstop worrying so much and start being more present in your lifebe more focussed so you can work more efficientlyget better at switching off and stopping the mind chatterThen Mindful in May is like a personal training program for your brain, where you’ll be training to be m

Do you need to unclutter your life? Are you bogged down by too much stuff? Are you spending money on things you just don't need?Well then, let me tell you that if you choose to unclutter your life you will actually feel lighter, more joyful and more personally and financially free.In an earlier podcast I covered off on the Art of Minimalism and all it's benefits.I practiced this for seven years when I lived out of my suitcase and those were some of the most freeing years of my life.I had a rule. If I bought something new - an item of clothing or a toiletry item for example, then something had to be taken out to accommodate it.That thing that I was 'releasing' would be donated, sold or given away to a friend I was visiting, and if they didn't want it, I asked them to give it to someone who needed it most.The result was I rarely bought anything I didn't truly need, value or love. It was such a good feeling.And those are still my three criteria now we have a gorgeous property and large house, that we could

So there’s something important you’ve been wanting to do for a long time.Maybe it’s quitting your job to launch a new business, asking out that special person you’ve had a crush on for years, or even standing up to someone who has wronged you.You know what you need to do, and you know it will help you to grow, but you can’t quite do it.There’s a weight inside you that is stopping you from taking action, but what if this isn’t completely a bad thing?In this episode I talked about:Why we feal fearSix ways to test and measure whether or not your fear is helpfulKey resources to check out:My article on Medium you might like to read: What causes fear and why it’s a good thing20 questions to ask yourself when you feel fear3 Practical and Effective Stoic Exercises From Marcus Aurelius, Seneca and EpictetusIs Meditation a fad or a life changer?Facing Your Fear of Freedom and Accepting Tension with Seth Godin  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is your mind is constantly on? Do you feel the need to declutter your head because it's always filled with thoughts and to-dos? Do you know you need to relax and recharge but can't figure out how?Well good news. There are a number of techniques that exist that you can adopt into your everyday life to cure a busy and cluttered brain and clear your mind both physically and spiritually.These are four simple yet effective techniques to give yourself some headspace:In this podcast I share: Four simple yet effective techniques to ways to give yourself some headspaceThe benefits of these techniques and how to adopt them into your everyday lifeKey resources to check out:How to Do Belly Breathing Like a ProRelease Meditation TechniqueUnleash Your Inner Genius By Journaling With PenzuIs Meditation a fad or a life changer?5 Simple Mindset Shifts To Help You Become Healthier & More SuccessfulIf you want more original ideas, tips, resources and a community to share your Freedomist journey with then join my free F

Life a little overwhelming lately?Feel like your brain is less like your friend, and more like a toddler let loose in a poorly-managed toy store?What if you could tame that toddler, and in the process train your brain to be more focussed, less stressed and more relaxed?And what if it took just ten minutes a day?I know, I know, it sounds too good to be true. Well it’s not. The secret is…(wait for it)...mindfulness.You might’ve heard of mindfulness or meditation before, and you may have heard of the benefits (of which there are many), but maybe you’ve never had the motivation to really try it?Or maybe you’ve tried it but have fallen off the wagon?Well that’s okay because in this podcast I share:How often the human mind wandersWhy mind-wandering isn't always a bad thingThe benefits of practicing mindfulness and being presentHow to get started in daily meditationTwo of my fave meditation appsOh and I also mention a FREE way for you to get back on the wagon (or get on the wagon for the first time) and reboot your

Are you one of those people who's constantly coming up with new ideas, only to question them a few days or weeks later, and realizing that only a handful of them actually seem to be a good idea?I'm here to tell you today not to judge your bad ideas, but to look at them at stepping stones on the way to greatness.As in your greatest and most original idea ever.In this short and sweet podcast I introduce you to Adam Grant, author of Originals and the youngest full professor at Wharton Business School.He not only has two best-selling books and a much-read Sunday New York Times column, but he's also down to earth and highly practical.In this podcast I share: The key takeaway from his book Originals that changed my way of thinking around my ideasWhy output matters more than the quality of your ideasHow I have continually developed and acted on ideas and turned them into product offerings that workKey resources to check out:Watch: The surprising habits of original thinkersGet his book Originals: How N

Money. We all want more of it, but do we want it for the wrong reasons?Security, stability and the ability to get yourself of a crisis or look after your health are all great reasons to want to have sufficient funds in your bank account. Yet research has shown that once you're making around $70,000 a year, anything over and beyond that won't make you happier. Money can certainly help you reduce stress but it doesn't guarantee fulfillment.Over the last eight years of running my business, I've noticed that when I've had just a little bit more money than I really need, I often felt at my happiest.Despite the fact that I still wasn't earning a lot, I was earning enough.Enough to buy my friend a drink or dinner, to get a gift for my family and to treat myself to an experience that felt special, but not frivolous.And because I was living out of a suitcase for close to seven years I never felt the need to buy things, just experiences. So instead I saved my hard earned revenue.Now I feel financially free and have inv

Everyday I get bombarded with stories about the power of a morning routine.You can’t deny the research that says if you get up early and meditate then roll into focused work such as writing, painting or a creative activity, with no distractions, you’re far more likely to be a gazillion times more productive and successful.Clearly that’s an accurate stat I’ve stated there, so you should take me very seriously.The thing is it’s true.The other thing that is true is that establishing the damn routine in the first place, is the hardest part!In this episode I talked about:How to start a new routine without tying it to a big goalOur new morning routineKey resources to check out:Register your interest to learn how to make an extra $10K in 6 months here!The first day of your new morning routineListen to Mind Your Mindfulness.Follow me on Instagram! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One of the best way to have more financial freedom is to add in an extra revenue stream or two.Preferably a passive or residual income stream that you don’t have to pay constant attention to, and that pay you a nice lump sum each month once you’ve set it up.This can be real estate, investments, digital products and affiliate commissions.It can also be the world of Ecommerce if you’re prepared to invest in it initially.That’ why I’m diving into the world of Ecommerce to see if I can add an extra $5,000 revenue in 3 months!And I figured you may be interested in doing the same for yourself, so I’m going to run my next LIVE Freedom Lab as a behind the scenes of starting an Ecommerce site from scratch.In this episode I talked about:The new business I'm starting related to my gorgeous puppies.My ecommerce marketing strategyThe next Freedom Lab that I'll be running this March 2018Key resources to check out:I'm diving into the world of Ecommerce and wanting to see if I can add an extra $5,000 revenue in 3 m

Do you still wonder where you are spending all your hours?If so, you need a better approach to manage yourself and your time wisely.In this episode you’ll learn:What the 80:20 rule is and how it can transform your business and lifeHow to create an achievable routine that doesn't leave you frazzledOne major thing you can plan a week in advance to be way more effective each dayHow to use your calendar effectively so you control your time, not othersKey resources to check out:Understanding Pareto's Principle - The 80-20 RuleJoin the free Quest for Freedom Facebook group for quality discussions, tips and adviceGoogle Calendar is a time-management and scheduling calendar service developed by Google.Calendly is simple, beautiful scheduling you and your invitees will love. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever stopped to think about exactly where your time goes? Do you find yourself saying "I'm so busy" or "I don't have time" far too often? Well how do you know you don't have time, if you've never tracked where your time goes? I'm talking about doing a time audit of your day to day activities when it comes where those minutes and hours of work actually go. I recently did just this and mapped out my businesses and projects into a percentage figure of time they account for in my life, each week. It's not only illuminating, but a necessity for all of us. The moment you can define where your time is spent, you get to be far more proactive about how you spend it and what you prioritize. In this episode I: Drink champagne Tell you what a 100% of my work time is broken down into each week Share my favourite time management and tracking tool (that's changed my life) Share a brilliant technique that ensures you cram a lot more work into a short time than you normally would! I'd love to hear your time breakdo

It's actually going to happen. In my commitment to being 'fearless' as my word for the year and in the spirit of going back to my creative roots.... I'm starting not just one, but TWO vlogs. Eeeeek. Fortunately I have set myself up to just do this by sharing an episode on how to take imperfect action. So no excuses I just have to dive in. In this episode you'll learn: Why video is such a powerful tool for your business What the heck I'm going to be vlogging about Live advice from Amy Landino on how to Vlog Like a Boss Key resources to check out: Vlog Like a Boss: How to Kill It Online with Video Blogging by Amy Schmittauer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Getting out of your comfort zone can be one of the best moves you ever make in life. It's just that getting out of it, is also one of the hardest. Take me for example, while I am known for being a massive action taker, I've found myself in this interesting conundrum. I kind of love my life right now and I don't feel a huge need to change much about it. Happiness is wanting what you have, so I'm very happy. Yet I've found myself taking life a little cruisy (well for me at least) and not pushing forward on projects or milestones like I have in the past. I haven't yet set revenue goals for this year (although I have done a personal and professional budget) and I still haven't started my first vlog. In the past these would have all been done swiftly and in typical 'Aries' all or nothing fashion. But I have these two gorgeous puppies to distract me and deprive me of sleep...and many more things going on that I reveal in this podcast. Yet I KNOW deep down that I have so much more to give, to achieve and to put fort

Hey you. Yeah you. The perfectionist standing there, waiting until your ducks are lined up before you take real action. Can I offer you some advice? Just for today, aim for imperfect action. Don't worry if things aren't polished, poised and perfect. Aim for the Minimum Viable Product/ Project or next step. You can do it. I know you can. It's actually truly liberating when you allow yourself to do this. It's also the trick to success. Taking one small step each day, that's all you have to do. In this episode, you'll learn: How an imperfect action will lead you to take the perfect action (when you're ready for it) Why I'm starting a Vlog just for shits and giggles The 6 rules to shoot a video that doesn't suck How to take imperfect action and how I do on a regular basis Resources mentioned:  Video that doesn't suck guidelines by Joriam: Internet does not forgive crap audio. Don't record in busy cafes. Preferably get a decent mic. Rule of thirds - your eyes should be two thirds from the bottom of the frame. U

I am a firm believer that the universe has your back. And when you decide to align with your true purpose in life and put all your energy in, you will get that energy back in droves. Throughout your life there will be periods where you are just on fire and there will be times when stuff feels heavy.  The trick is really feeling into what lights you up, and doing more of that, even if that's just through baby steps and tiny adjustments in your everyday life. I can speak from experience, when I tell you that feeling like you're on the exact right path for you doesn't happen overnight, but it does happen. In this episode, you'll learn about: The things that I used to do back when I started my business that bring me energy and joy What that means for me in 2018 and what I'm going to bring back  My 2018 side business project that is a completely different niche! Low cost-ways to start your business See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Every year, I pick one word that becomes my theme for the year. This one word represents what I want to focus on. In previous years it's been freedom, growth, clarity and focus. You'd think one measly word wouldn't make much of a difference to your life, but I have to tell you....it's a game changer! Whenever you're off track, it helps you come back to focus in on what's important, what matters, and what you really want out of your year. In this episode I reveal: My word for 2018 (and why people laughed at it) My new quest to vlog like a boss A great audio and book resource I'm using to learn to vlog like a boss Why this is the year to OWN it (and put on your grown up panties) Listen and learn my friend....or just be entertained. Key resource to check out: Vlog Like a Boss: How to Kill It Online with Video Blogging by Amy Schmittauer Vlogging advice I wish I had when I started - by Amy on Youtube Plan Your Ideal Year Course See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As we kick of into 2018, things are going to change around here. For starters you're going to hear a lot more from me on the podcast with short and sweet episodes as I go on a Quest for Freedom for you! I'm talking behind the scenes, every day experiments in living life with true freedom. In this episode: I reveal my plans for 2018 What you can expect from me on the podcast The new business I'm starting How I'm going to be more creative Why I'm going back to my roots   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Could you be attempting to solve the wrong problem when it’s actually really your mindset that’s needing to be transformed? Have you tried to change your habits or worked harder to improve your business and life? And then you get to the point where you ask yourself, "Why is this still not working?". It's technically because you are doing the wrong thing. It's not about the actions that you are doing or not doing that's making the difference. It's actually what's happening in your mind that's actually the biggest challenge you have that needs to be solved. My friend Osmaan Sharif is back in Season 5 of Quest for Freedom to continue our talk about Mindset Freedom. We discuss the Rapid Transformation Formula, solving the right problem and his top tips to shift your mindset when your mindset is holding you back. Of course it takes courage to shine the spotlight onto YOU.  But when you get to the root of the real challenges you may be facing, then positive & long-lasting  transformations for your business and