About this episode

In this episode, Sheri Zevenbergen interviews Jones Loflin about focusing with intention and lessons from beekeeping to manage busyness.

What if you stopped being busy as a bee…and started being focused as one? In this episode, I’m joined by keynote speaker, coach, and author Jones Loflin, who brings insights from the beehive to our everyday busyness. His latest book, Focused As A Bee (co-written with his daughter, Sydney Loflin), draws on lessons from their real-life beekeeping adventures and offers a more intentional, energizing way to live and work. Drawing on 30+ years of experience and real-life lessons from beekeeping with his daughter, Jones helps us rethink the way we use our time, our energy, and our focus. We also touch on his popular book Juggling Elephants, which uses the metaphor of a 3-ring circus (work, self, and relationships) to help people stop trying to do it all…and start doing what matters. Feeling overwhelmed or constantly “on”? Wish you could recharge without guilt? Tired of juggling elephants? You’ll hear relatable stories about over-functioning, letting go of guilt, and vacation boundaries, and you’ll learn a few simple strategies you can put into action right away. If you’ve been juggling elephants, trying to do it all, or waiting for permission to slow down, take a listen. Here’s what…

People in this episode

Host: Sheri Zevenbergen

Guest: Jones Loflin

Topics covered

• focus
• time management
• intentional living
• self-care
• overcoming overwhelm

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Focused As A Bee, Juggling Elephants

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