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Like it or not, short form video needs to be a part of your overall plan. So Jennifer Denney and I chatted about some of the things you can do to make better looking, short form content, with minimal effort.

1) Remember it is disposable content, so it doesn't need to be perfect.

2) Record longer content and break it up into smaller bites (under a minute in length). That is much easier than trying to record one short tip every day.

3) Use AI to create shorts with captions.

4) Keep the main image in the frame. Different platforms will crop; the video in different ways.

5) Mix up the style so the content looks fresh in the feed, but still looks like your brand

6) Don't be afraid to reshare videos that your audience may not have seen.

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If you are like most business owners there is a lot of chaos and stress in your day. So sometimes you just need to take a breath. I have talked with other stress reduction experts in the past, so it was fun to revisit the topic with Ann Swanson, a best-selling author whose book on yoga practices has been translated into 15 languages.

In this conversation we talk about how a few minutes of yoga or meditation can completely reset your day. These simple techniques provide immediate stress reduction and improvement in your ability to focus. A short pause can also lower blood pressure and heart rate.

Ann shared some simple techniques such as focusing on breath and body sensations. Shifting your attention to relaxing just one part of your body. Integrating mindfulness cues into your daily activities,

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