Productivity Paradox

When we are constantly chasing success, it can be easy to lose sight of what's most important. Too often our identities get tied up with overachieving, which means we end up seeing our value and our worth through the tasks, projects and items checked off our to-do list. In today's episode we dive into why success can be a trap and how we break free to claim our own identity (on our own terms).   TAKE 5 CHALLENGE: Did you know just 5 minutes a day can double your productivity? Yes, it's really that easy. My Take 5 Challenge is a productivity game-changer and takes just 5 minutes a day for 5 days. That’s it. (I told you it would be easy.) This daily action will quickly become your favorite new habit because it helps you be more present, feel confident about your actions and be empowered to create your own extraordinary life. Ready to get started? Go to https://tanyadalton.com/take5 to start today!   FOR SHOW NOTES & MORE, GO TO: https://tanyadalton.com/podcasts/283-the-success-trap-with-brandi-bernoski

How does the word spiritual relate to productivity? If we agree that the definition of productivity is doing work that matters, then the two are completed linked to one another: it's tied to the habits you do each day; the way you look at time management; and even the words you choose to describe what work means to you. In today's episode we're going to tackle questions like: How do I find meaning in my life? and How do I stop feeling like my job sucks? and I'll share some quick and easy ways to feel instantly better about your days. TAKE 5 CHALLENGE: Did you know just 5 minutes a day can double your productivity? Yes, it's really that easy. My Take 5 Challenge is a productivity game-changer and takes just 5 minutes a day for 5 days. That’s it. (I told you it would be easy.) This daily action will quickly become your favorite new habit because it helps you be more present, feel confident about your actions and be empowered to create your own extraordinary life. Ready to get started? Go to https://tanyadal

Work life balance is the most Google searched productivity topic. We are constantly striving to achieve balance, when the truth is: We don't want a balanced life. The cost of greatness is commitment, which means sometimes leaning heavily into work and other times we need to lean more heavily into our personal lives. This consistent shifting, creates harmony (which translates into a lot more happiness than you'll ever find with balance!). In today's episode I talk about how to set the right goals--goals that are aligned and achievable. We also dive into how Star Wars teaches us what we need to know about balance (yes, we do!).   FOR SHOW NOTES & MORE, GO TO: https://tanyadalton.com/podcasts/281-finding-balance/

There's nothing magical about January 1. But somehow, there's always a lot of pressure that comes at the start of the new year. We start setting big goals and resolutions for the year, often to find that the fire has gone out before the month is even over. Stop setting New Years resolutions--they don't work. Let's choose to set up our year for success instead using habits and routines, creating systems that insure that we live with purpose. In today's show we'll talk about habits, having a focus word for the year, and how we can all find more joy in our everyday lives.   FOR SHOW NOTES & MORE, GO TO: https://tanyadalton.com/podcasts/280-setting-yourself-up-for-success-in-the-new-year/

Customizing a productivity system to fit your life sounds like a lot of work, but it's actually much easier than you think. People often depend on productivity hacks and tricks in an attempt to be more productive, but often find that they just feel busy. That's because productivity needs to be personalized to fit what works (and what doesn't) for you. In today's episode I'll talk about why you need to let go of the limiting belief that you need more focus, I share why we fill our overfill calendar and I share a strategy for creating your own productivity system using the 5Ps.   FOR SHOW NOTES AND MORE, GO TO: https://tanyadalton.com/podcasts/279-customizing-your-productivity-system/

Do you ever feel like you haven't gotten enough done...even though you were busy all day long? Busy and productive aren't the same thing, but we often confuse the two. In today's episode we'll talk about why we pack our day too full and overschedule their calendars. I'll share how we can learn about productivity from Star Wars (yes, it's true!) and some strategies and techniques to make sure you focus on your priorities instead of getting off track.   FOR SHOW NOTES & MORE, GO TO: https://tanyadalton.com/podcasts/278-biggest-productivity-pitfalls/

What is normal? And why are we obsessed with being normal? Today's guest, Niro Feliciano would argue that "normal" often means overscheduling yourself, being exhausted and overwhelmed, spending too much time on your phone. Normal isn't necessarily healthy. In this episode we are going to unpack the difference between happiness and contentment; we'll understand how pressure and stress can pack our to-do list full of tasks that we don't really want; and how we can start living with more intention.   FOR SHOW NOTES & MORE, GO TO: https://tanyadalton.com/podcasts/277-the-good-enough-life-with-niro-feliciano/

We often think that we need to find meaning outside of our work. But if we are spending the majority of our day either working for or running a company, doesn't it make sense to connect our purpose with the work we do? Burnout is a very real, very pervasive feeling in our workforce today. In today's episode I share that burnout isn't caused by overwork, it's caused by not finding meaning in your work. We'll talk about the two distinct functions of our jobs, how to align your team to work together and I share tips and strategies on how to connect your purpose with the work you do every single day.   FOR SHOW NOTES & MORE, GO TO: https://tanyadalton.com/podcasts/276-thriving-v-surviving-at-work/

Many people use a to-do list to help make them more productive, but your to-do list is actually sabotaging your success. In today's show we'll talk about why the productivity tool most people use is not effective and how with just a few simple strategies, we can make it our most productive tool. I'll share tips and a framework for how to figure out what's important on your task list as well as a system to organize your task list to help make sure you end each day feeling successful.   FOR SHOW NOTES & MORE, GO TO: https://tanyadalton.com/podcasts/275-how-to-organize-your-to-do-list/

Today’s episode will leave you feeling motivated and excited about moving forward… even if you don’t have the perfect plan in place. Ellen Marie Bennett is on the show today sharing her journey and how she uses her purpose as a guide even when she feels unsure about next steps. She shares her inspirational story of how, through the many twists and turns of life, she has grown a multi-million dollar company while starting at a $10 an hour job.   FOR SHOW NOTES AND MORE, GO TO: https://tanyadalton.com/podcasts/274-letting-go-of-the-perfect-plan-with-ellen-marie-bennett/

How do you start with the end in mind, if you don't know what the end is? We know that if we want to be strategic and we want productivity with purpose, we have to have a vision. But what if you feel uncertain about what you want? In today's podcast episode, I share tips and strategies for creating a vision statement, aligning goals to your values, and having productivity with purpose.   FOR SHOWNOTES & MORE, GO TO: https://tanyadalton.com/podcasts/273-creating-strategic-vision/

Productivity isn't about doing more; it's doing what's most important. That has been my key catchphrase for years... but how we do figure out what's most important? And what really influences and affects your productivity? In today's show, we launch our season of Purposeful Productivity, with an activity to help you figure out what's most important, we talk about how your beliefs, boundaries and behaviors each affect one another and how small, huge movements are all you need to start feeling more productive.   FOR SHOW NOTES AND MORE, GO TO: https://tanyadalton.com/podcasts/272-purposeful-productivity/

Money is one of those topics that people tend to shy away from, but once we make finances easy, we take back our power. In today’s show we’re talking about strategies and systems to make saving money simple and painless. We discuss how to organize and streamline paying bills, paperwork, and expenses. We also dive into the steps to create a system to streamline savings while getting rid of debt. Using the steps to organize your finances will be empowering and confidence building, and today’s episode will make it all feel easy.   FOR SHOW NOTES & MORE, GO TO: https://tanyadalton.com/podcasts/271/

We all have big goals and dreams, but they often get pushed aside in the pursuit of productivity. We say we don’t have time or that we’ll go after them Someday. But if we wait until all of our tasks are done to sit down and enjoy what’s most important, that time will never come—there’s always some sort of urgent work to be done. In today’s episode we’ll talk about the 3 reasons you might be holding back on your goals and I’ll share some actionable strategies to achieve your big goals–and (the best part) it’s much easier than you think.   FOR SHOW NOTES & MORE, GO TO: https://tanyadalton.com/podcasts/episode-270-the-3-reasons-you-are-holding-back-on-your-goals

We often get caught up in trying to fight time - to squeeze every last drop out of whatever time or season we’re in… but it’s not about managing our time—it’s savoring the moments. In today’s show I’m sharing one of my favorite productivity tips: using traditions to help streamline your days while making them memorable. We dive how to set up rituals by using habit stacking, why routines don’t have to be boring and we’ll give some tips and ideas on how you can use traditions to bring your family closer together.   FOR SHOW NOTES AND MORE, GO TO: https://tanyadalton.com/podcasts/episode-269-the-easiest-way-to-make-your-days-feel-meaniful

For most people, Friday is the least productive day of the week. Most offices notice a 35% dip in productivity. With a few strategies you can eliminate end-of-the-week burnout and actually make Fridays your most successful and rewarding day of the week. In this episode I talk about setting boundaries, how to pace your week, why most people struggle with the 5 day workweek and I’ll share five ways you can use Friday so it feels like you got a bonus day off.   FOR SHOW NOTES AND MORE, GO TO: https://tanyadalton.com/podcasts/episode-268-making-your-least-productive-day-your-best-day

Ever feel like you need a vacation from your vacation? Or that it is easier or less stressful just skipping the vacation days? Taking care of yourself and finding time for vacation is one of the keys to achieving a higher sense of happiness and avoiding burnout. On today’s show, I’m sharing why vacations are essential to being happier and why they actually increase your productivity.  I’ll share 5 tips for how to get ready for vacation stress-free and some strategies for making the most of your time off so you can feel refreshed.   FOR SHOW NOTES AND MORE, GO TO: https://tanyadalton.com/podcasts/episode-267-stress-free-vacation-planning

What would you believe if you woke up tomorrow with no memory of the past? If you could do or be anything, what would you choose? Today’s episode closes out our season of Reclaiming Your Power; we talk about embracing failure, letting go of the perfect plan, shifting into new identities and creating a laboratory mentality when it comes to testing out our boundaries. I also share a recent story (that I’ve never shared before) about having to stand up to people with more power than me and how that impacted me in hopes that it inspires you to do the same. FOR SHOW NOTES AND MORE, GO TO: https://tanyadalton.com/podcasts/episode-266-untethering-yourself-from-your-past

What are you working for? While, yes, it’s true, we work for a paycheck, our jobs are simply a vehicle for the life we want. Getting in the right money mindset is crucial for shifting how we look at the work we are doing and the life we are creating. On today’s show, I have Grant Sabatier, an expert on achieving financial freedom. In this episode we are diving deep into your relationship with money and how you define success. You might be surprised at how easy it is to have financial freedom. FOR SHOW NOTES AND MORE, GO TO: https://tanyadalton.com/podcasts/episode-265-financial-freedom-with-grant-sabatier

We hear that word intuition and we think it’s woo woo, but the truth is: we all have intuition. We all have the ability to tap into our own deep inner knowing and choose to trust ourselves instead of looking for validation externally. Many people dismiss that quiet voice in their heads and dismiss it because it’s not “logical” even though we hear successful leaders and CEOs talk about gut feelings or trusting their instincts. In today’s episode Tanya brings in Emily Aarons to co-host the show and discuss how we can tap into our intuition with more confidence and ease.   FOR SHOW NOTES & MORE, GO TO: https://tanyadalton.com/podcasts/episode-264-trusting-yourself