Agent Survival Guide Podcast
Monday Motivation
Episodes
Monday Apr 07, 2025
Monday Apr 07, 2025
When feeling stressed or helpless, it’s important to take care of yourself. In this episode we share things you can do to combat feelings of uncertainty.
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Apps to Use Instead of Social Media: https://lnk.to/asga79
Best eBook & Audiobook Apps: https://lnk.to/WsIGZ5
How to Create a Healthy Balance Between Life and Work: https://lnk.to/asg643
References:
Klynn, Bethany. “Emotional Regulation: Skills, Exercises, & Strategies to Regulate.” BetterUp, BetterUp, 28 Nov. 2024, https://www.betterup.com/blog/emotional-regulation-skills.
Blain, Tiara. “How to Manage the Feeling of Life Being out of Control.” Verywell Mind, Verywell Mind, 9 Apr. 2024, https://www.verywellmind.com/what-to-do-when-life-feels-out-of-control-5217728.
“How to Take Control of Your Life: 10 Ways to Empower Yourself.” Calm Blog, Calm Blog, 9 Feb. 2024, https://www.calm.com/blog/how-to-take-control-of-your-life.
Crafts:
“7 Easy Crafts Using Common Household Items.” Assisting Hands, Assisting Hands Home Care, 3 Apr. 2023, https://assistinghands.com/blog/7-easy-crafts-using-common-household-items/.
Anderson, Amy. “50 Crafts to Do at Home.” Mod Podge Rocks, 20 Apr. 2024, https://modpodgerocksblog.com/crafts-to-do-at-home/.
Recipes:
Jameson, Melissa. “28 Five-Ingredient Dinner Recipes That Are Oh-so-Simple.” Tasty.Co, Tasty, 4 Mar. 2024, https://tasty.co/article/melissaharrison/five-ingredient-dinners.
Sevier, Joe. “29 Mocktails Worthy of a Second Round.” Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 15 Mar. 2024, https://www.bonappetit.com/gallery/best-mocktail-recipes.
Szewczyk, Jesse, and Kimberley Wehby. “32 Easy Work Lunches You Can Pack in the Morning.” Tasty.Co, Tasty, 14 Jan. 2025, https://tasty.co/article/jesseszewczyk/easy-make-ahead-work-lunches.
Mental Health Resources:
Mental Health America, https://mhanational.org/. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
“Mental Health Resources.” Mental Health First Aid, 29 Jan. 2025, https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/mental-health-resources/ .
“Mental Health Resources.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, https://www.cdc.gov/mental-health/caring/index.html. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Truth? Sometimes it’s tough to get motivated. Here’s how Sarah gets in the zone when she needs to focus and get stuff done.
Questions? Reach out to your Ritter Sales Specialist: https://ritterim.com/meet-your-sales-team/ send us an Email: ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:
Creating Margin & Taking Back Control of Your Time: https://pod.fo/e/2870fb
Eating Frogs & Slaying Dragons: https://pod.fo/e/2870fc
Integrity Inspire Podcast: https://integrity.com/inspire/
Staying Motivated Amidst Change & Disruption: https://pod.fo/e/28aaec
The Power of Listening & Laughter: https://pod.fo/e/2870fa
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
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Monday Nov 25, 2024
Monday Nov 25, 2024
How do you take on the workday and keep your cool? Joining Sarah in the studio, Samantha Galeano, Ritter's Human Resources Director, talks about her strategies - active listening, laughter, and caffeine, just not quite in that order.
What strategy keeps you motivated? We want to hear about it! Send a message by email to ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com or call us at 1-717-562-7211.
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Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Stay Motivated with These Episodes:
Creating Margin & Taking Back Control of Your Time: https://pod.fo/e/2870fb
Eating Frogs & Slaying Dragons: https://pod.fo/e/2870fc
Staying Motivated Amidst Change & Disruption: https://pod.fo/e/28aaec
You're Not Alone This AEP! https://pod.fo/e/27d8f4
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Monday Nov 25, 2024
Monday Nov 25, 2024
Discover the time management secret that is creating margin. Sarah talks about using this technique to better manage your time, keep a sustainable schedule, and reach your goals.
How do you stay motivated? What method works for you? Let us know! Send a message to ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com or call us at 1-717-562-7211.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
More Episodes You'll Like:
Eating Frogs & Slaying Dragons: https://pod.fo/e/2870fc
Staying Motivated Amidst Change & Disruption: https://pod.fo/e/28aaec
The Power of Listening & Laughter: https://pod.fo/e/2870fa
You're Not Alone This AEP! https://pod.fo/e/27d8f4
References:
“Time Blocking.” Todoist.Com, Todoist, todoist.com/productivity-methods/time-blocking. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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Monday Nov 25, 2024
Monday Nov 25, 2024
Get ready to put procrastination in its place! Sarah talks about eating frogs and slaying dragons, helping motivate you to organize your to-do list and Get. Stuff. Done.
How do you stay motivated? Are you an eat-the-frog type, or does another method work for you? Let us know! Send a message to ASGPodcast@RitterIM.com or call us at 1-717-562-7211.
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Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ and Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/
Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-lamoreux-6384b7199/
Want more motivation? Try these episodes:
Creating Margin & Taking Back Control of Your Time: https://pod.fo/e/2870fb
Staying Motivated Amidst Change & Disruption: https://pod.fo/e/28aaec
The Power of Listening & Laughter: https://pod.fo/e/2870fa
You're Not Alone This AEP! https://pod.fo/e/27d8f4
References:
“Eat the Frog.” Todoist.Com, Todoist, todoist.com/productivity-methods/eat-the-frog. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
Laoyan, Sarah. “Why You Should Eat the Frog First.” Asana, Asana, 24 Feb. 2024, asana.com/resources/eat-the-frog.
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Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
You’re not alone this AEP! The Ritter family is dedicated to help you have the best AEP yet. Discover tips to avoid burnout by working smarter, not harder.
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Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.
Resources:
3 Insurance Business Tools You Absolutely Can’t Live Without: https://ritterim.com/the-ultimate-agent-resource-list/
Affinity Partnerships for Insurance Agents: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG617
Apps for Tracking Business Expenses: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA67
Cultivating Growth in Your Insurance Agency and Life ft. Jen Flere: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20230410
Discover More About MedicareCENTER & Ask Integrity: https://ritterim.com/integrity-tools/
How Ritter Supports Agents: https://ritterim.com/support/
Habit & Mood Tracker Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA048
Overcome Stress with Niksen: The Art of Doing Nothing: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20240520
References:
“4 Steps to Beating Burnout.” Harvard Business Review, www.hbr.org/2016/11/beating-burnout . Accessed 28 Oct. 2024.
“5 Consequences of Overworking Employees for Your Business.” ActivTrak, 5 May 2024, www.activtrak.com/blog/consequences-of-overworking-employees/.
Edú-Valsania, Sergio, et al. “Burnout: A Review of Theory and Measurement.” MDPI, Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 4 Feb. 2022, www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/19/3/1780.
Harper, Caitlin. “How to Build a Support System for Your Mental Health.” MyWellbeing, 22 June 2023, www.mywellbeing.com/therapy-101/how-to-build-a-support-system.
Fraga, Juli. “How to Identify and Prevent Burnout.” Healthline, Healthline Media, www.healthline.com/health/tips-for-identifying-and-preventing-burnout. Accessed 28 Oct. 2024.
“Is Work Overload Hurting Your Organization’s Performance?” Calm, 29 July 2024, www.business.calm.com/resources/blog/is-work-overload-hurting-your-organizations-performance/.
“Preventing Burnout: 7 Strategies and When to Seek Help.” Medical News Today, www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/preventing-burnout. Accessed 28 Oct. 2024.
“The Health Benefits of Good Friends.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 15 Oct. 2024, www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/friendships/art-20044860.
“The Research Is Clear: Long Hours Backfire for People and for Companies.” Harvard Business Review, 28 Dec. 2015, www.hbr.org/2015/08/the-research-is-clear-long-hours-backfire-for-people-and-for-companies.
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Monday May 20, 2024
Monday May 20, 2024
When's the last time you dropped everything and just... did nothing? Learn how Niksen - the counterintuitive act of doing nothing - can reduce anxiety, stress, and possibly prevent burnout!
How do you stay motivated? What method works for you? Let us know! Send a message to ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call us at 1-717-562-7211.
Resources:
Breathwork and Meditation Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA25
Celebrating Every Step of the Process: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM10242022
Creating Margin & Taking Back Control of Your Time: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20230130
How to Create a Healthy Balance Between Work and Life: https://link.chtbl.com/ASG439
Is Toxic Positivity Real? (And How to Avoid It): https://link.chtbl.com/ASG434
Mental Health & Mindfulness Apps: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGA20231018
The Power of Listening & Laughter: https://link.chtbl.com/ASGM20230306
What I've Learned About Imposter Syndrome (So Far): https://link.chtbl.com/ASG426
References:
Do Nothing for 2 Minutes: http://www.donothingfor2minutes.com/
Niksen Is the Dutch Lifestyle Concept of Doing Nothing—And You’re About to See It Everywhere: https://time.com/5622094/what-is-niksen/
Niksen: The Dutch Art of Purposefully Doing Nothing: https://www.bluezones.com/2019/11/niksen-the-dutch-art-of-purposefully-doing-nothing/
The art of doing nothing: have the Dutch found the answer to burnout culture? https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/feb/07/the-art-of-doing-nothing-have-the-dutch-found-the-answer-to-burnout-culture
The Dutch 'Doing Nothing' Trend Which Could Beat Your Burnout In 2024: https://www.newsweek.com/what-niksen-dutch-lifestyle-trend-doing-nothing-1853433
The Dutch solution to busyness that captivated the world: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20230522-the-dutch-solution-to-busyness-that-captivated-the-world
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