How to Make Showing Up Feel Lighter (Not Like a Chore)

In this soul-nourishing episode of The Soft Method Podcast, DeAndra shares what it truly means to show up for yourself without the pressure, burnout, or hustle energy. If you’ve ever felt like your to-do list is running you or like showing up is just one more thing on your plate this conversation is for you.

DeAndra opens up about her own burnout journey during her Party Shop Avenue days, how she began creating rituals that feel good (not forced), and why rest, peace, and playful structure have become her new productivity tools.

If you’re craving more joy, ease, and softness in your routines—this episode will help you redefine success on your own terms.

🧘‍♀️ What You’ll Learn:

• Why your energy matters more than your to-do list
• How to create rituals that reconnect you to your joy and purpose
• What it looks like to replace guilt with curiosity when you fall off track
• How DeAndra built a gentle morning and evening routine to support her nervous system
• A fresh take on productivity that feels feminine, flowing, and free

✍️ Reflective Prompt:

Where are you still forcing yourself to show up from empty energy?

Take inventory. Notice where you’re over-functioning. Ask yourself what gets to soften.

🪞DeAndra’s 3 Daily Anchors:

• 🍵 A soothing morning tea
• 🎶 A soulful nervous system playlist
• 👟 A cute workout outfit that boosts her energy

🧠 Quote to Remember:

“I can begin again in softness. My rhythm is mine to redefine.”

📣 If this episode spoke to you:

• Screenshot and tag @deandrajalisa with your 3 anchors
• Leave a review to support the show and help other soft life seekers find it
• Share it with a friend who’s ready to stop hustling and start softening