Productivity Paradox

Do you want freedom over your days and time? If you do, you’ll need to learn how to set boundaries with those around you. If you’ve been craving the ability to have ownership over these two things, then I know today’s episode will resonate with you. Today, I chatted with Donna, an entrepreneur, wife, and mother to two high school boys. She has been feeling tugged in way too many directions and overwhelmed with not having enough hours in her day to accomplish all she needs to. We took a look at how she’s saying “yes” to everyone but herself and how she could change that. We discuss a strategy that will allow her to sit down with her family to determine where she can provide the most value, which will ultimately align her to say “no” to others so she can begin to say “yes” to herself.   What’s In This Episode: Struggling to have ownership over your day and time Realizing that sometimes, less is more Figuring out what is most valuable so you can determine where to say “yes” Learning how to separate a request fr

Do you have a North Star? Sometimes understanding and defining your North Star can be a challenge. For most, it’s easier to define your professional North Star but in reality, your North Star should be an extension of who you are and should embody the person you are at work AND at home. That’s what today’s guest, Amy, has been struggling with. She was feeling a disconnect between her mission statement for her work and home life. We dove into her life and had her reflect back on her childhood because often times we have to look back on the past fondly to move us forward optimistically. We discuss how to move from what she calls having a “north-ish light bulb” to a true North Star and how to dig deeper into the breadcrumbs to discover your North Star. What’s In This Episode: How Amy hit a professional development crisis and wanted to discover her North Star Creating a personal mission statement that feels more intimate to you Doing a life map exercise and reflecting on high points in your life Digging deeper i

I am truly ecstatic for this season of the podcast, which goes along with my book, The Joy of Missing Out. In season 12, we’ll be doing something that we’ve never done before: a call-in style episode where you’ll get to hear from women from all walks of life about finding their JOMO. Today, I preface the season by diving into the word “joy” and what it truly means. I chat about letting go of two of life’s biggest hurdles: busy and worry. I dive into savoring the moments in life that bring you joy, taking the time to find yourself and exploring who you are and what you love to do.    What’s In This Episode: Choosing to create a life where joy and happiness can flourish Learning the differences between being busy and being productive Savoring the moments and maximizing our time for what brings us joy Falling victim to the false belief that we should be doing more Allowing yourself space and time to explore who you are and what you love

Taking the leap toward your biggest dreams can feel scary or even downright terrifying. There’s a reason they call it “taking a leap” because we often are unsure of what the outcome will be. While there are risks that come with going after what you want, there are also a lot of risks that come from avoiding opportunity. Today, I’m sharing how to strategically make the leap so you can feel like you have a plan and know the risks involved. I’ll dive into how to reverse engineer a plan with the end goal in mind, how to determine which risks are worth taking and how to assess the positive outcomes that could come with taking risks.    What’s In This Episode: Starting with the end in mind so you can reverse engineer a plan Recognizing that you’ll have to trudge through the highs and lows Assessing positive outcomes that come with taking risks How to know which risks are worth taking 4 things to consider as you are assessing risks and creating a plan

The question that we often truly need to ask ourselves is not, “Will I make an impact on the world?” but rather, “What kind of impact will I make?” In today’s episode, we’re discussing your blast radius and how what you say and do can have far-reaching effects on the world and those around you. We’re not as small as we often tend to think we are and we have the power to choose to see the world from a positive point of view. I will share tips for making a difference in the world, being a catalyst for change, and how to reframe your life to focus on your impact.   What’s In This Episode: Realizing the far-reaching effects of chain reaction Reframing your life to focus on the impact of what you do Taking a step back and recognizing that you are a catalyst for change

This week, I’m giving you an exclusive sneak peek into a chapter of my book, The Joy of Missing Out, that’s all about finding your yes. Oftentimes, the pledge of doing #allofthethings can lead us into spending our time doing things that we don’t necessarily love or that don’t actually matter to us. This chapter teaches you how to sort through the noise in life and uncommit to the things that don’t bring you joy. I share what your yes should feel like, why quitting doesn’t equate to failure, and how to prioritize ourselves by learning to say no.    What’s In This Episode: A sneak peek into chapter 11 of The Joy of Missing Out The art of learning when your answer should be yes or no My favorite yes, and the sacrifices my family and I made to get there Being pulled in too many directions and how this hinders us from making the impact we want Making a commitment to your schedule and what’s important to you Having a go-to phrase ready to give yourself space to consider opportunities

We have to start challenging ourselves and asking those tough questions if we truly want to make an impact. Today’s guest is Amy Jo Martin, author of the NY Times best-seller Renegades Write the Rules and host of the Why Not Now Podcast. She shares how she started her first business, Digital Royalty, before exiting it in 2016 to pursue Renegade Brand Bootcamp, a mastermind for female founders and entrepreneurs. We chat about slowing down, unglorifying busy, and living at a sustainable pace. Finally, Amy Jo shares her experience of being a millionaire while feeling physically and emotionally bankrupt and why you need to take action on moments of bravery.    What’s In This Episode: Amy Jo’s approach to slowing down and taking a sustainable pace When Amy Jo recognized it was time to walk away from the chaos Amy Jo’s mantra “play full out” How our life’s experiences are meant to help others Amy Jo’s advice on putting mechanisms in place to hold yourself accountable Taking action on moments of bravery

A boost in your confidence can be one small change that makes a huge impact on your life. Being confident can be the difference between jumping into something you’re passionate about or sitting on the sidelines, wishing and dreaming about it -- but not doing anything to make it happen. Today, I’m sharing the 4 confidence killers hindering you from making an impact and the 5 Rs to battle those confidence killers. I’ll share how to go from self-conscious to self-confident and why you should only focus on things within your control.    What’s In This Episode: The 4 factors that are getting in the way of your confidence Learning to stand tall and hold true to yourself Getting up and dusting yourself off after staying knocked down The 5 Rs to battle confidence killers Realizing you have the ability to do more than you think possible

When you’re going through things in life, it’s so valuable to have a good support system there to cheer you on and even roll up their sleeves to get in the trenches alongside you. Today, we’re talking about the value and importance of having support systems in your life. We’ll discuss how support systems can be diverse and the four different types of support that people seek. I share why you may want to look outside of your regular social circles when seeking a support group. Lastly, I also give you some real-world examples of support systems that I’ve designed in my own life.   What’s In This Episode: Recognizing that support systems can be diverse - and why they should be The four different types of support that people seek Diversifying your support groups and looking outside of your regular social circles Being able to decipher when someone is sabotaging your potential Real-world examples of the support systems I designed for myself

The world will be a much happier place if everyone did their part in helping one person every day. Today's guest, Chris Winfield, strives to do just that. Chris is a serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Super Connector Media, which he successfully built on the concept of helping one person every day, H-O-P-E. We discuss how small changes can have life-altering impacts, why you need to share your gifts with the world, and why he believes in calling himself out when necessary. He also discusses what led him to decide on this concept for his business and what he has noticed that all humans struggle with after working with many entrepreneurs, leaders, and celebrities.   What’s In This Episode: Two monumental changes that altered Chris’s life The importance of calling yourself out What increases motivation Why sharing your passion matters

With hundreds of productivity hacks and methods out there, it’s pretty safe to say that not everything works for everybody. I know we’ve all been there, trying a productivity hack that others swear by and thinking, “this doesn’t work for me!” Today, I am going to be talking about why productivity has failed you and how to actually make time for your priorities. I will share how to figure out what works for you and why you need to be flexible when finding your own systems. I’ll also chat about the importance of taking breaks to recharge and how to customize your own productivity systems to align with your priorities.    What’s In This Episode: Why productivity isn't one size fits all How to be more flexible with your time Why it's important to take breaks How to create productivity systems based on lifestyle What is a priority list

Did you know that sometimes it’s through life’s most pivotal, and oftentimes painful moments that we can find our true purpose? All it takes is some flexibility and resiliency to get us back on track toward our mission when we’re facing life-altering obstacles and curveballs. Today, I’m talking about using pain to find your purpose. I share why you need to be resilient and get yourself back up after you’ve been knocked down. I also discuss the 4 A’s that I used when I was faced with a challenging roadblock. I even share some inspiring stories about some of my friends and past guests who’ve used their pain to find their purpose.   What’s In This Episode: How to become more resilient Four strategies to overcome obstacles Why you need a support system in life How to use stumbling blocks as springboards 

Are you taking the necessary steps to find and pursue your passion and purpose? Today I’m talking about the differences between hobbies, passions, and true purpose. Finding and pursuing your passion can be the first small step toward something big like finding true happiness and fulfillment. It can be the thing that helps to propel you out of bed on Monday mornings and get you excited to start the week. We’ll also be discussing how to uncover what’s important to you, my 4 tips to help you discover your passion, and how to carve out time in your schedule to do what you love.     What’s In This Episode: Finding your passion and purpose How to take your passion to the next level How to get unstuck and cultivate success

Business and motherhood can coexist. Today I have momtrepreneur, Lindsay Teague Moreno, author of the best-selling book, Getting Noticed and upcoming book, Boss Up! on the show to share how she’s built several million-dollar producing companies and empowered thousands of women to say YES to building the business of their dreams. She shares how she got started as an entrepreneur and how she discovered her passion for teaching women about social media, branding, sales and storytelling. We discuss what it’s like working with our husbands in our businesses, teaching children the value of a dollar and working for what they deserve, and why you should find comfort in disrupting the world.    What’s In This Episode: Finding comfort in disrupting the status quo Doubling down on what makes your business different How to charge what you're worth What is a money mindset How to adopt a healthy money mindset

Are you afraid to fail? Failure doesn’t need to be something that you fear. In fact, when you embrace failure, you’re that much closer to becoming successful. Today I’m going to be talking about reframing failure and facing our fear of failing. I share a few stories about some of the most successful people in the world and how they failed but got back up again and pushed past their failures to succeed. I also share a story about how I almost let a $45,000 mistake cause me to give up and how this failure led me to successfully grow a seven-figure business.    What’s In This Episode: How to recover from failure How to embrace failure Strategies to overcome fear and move forward Why you should use failure as fuel to cultivate success

One of the biggest regrets people have in life is the things they didn’t do or accomplish. It’s not the silly mistakes they’ve made, it’s about those dreams they wish they would have chased after. In today’s episode, I talk about how to stop making excuses for going after your goals and scheduling a date to accomplish your someday dreams (and why it matters!).   What’s In This Episode: The power of choice How to let go of excuses What is Someday Syndrome Strategies for turning dreams into reality

You shouldn’t feel guilty about taking a day off. But let’s be honest, a lot of times we do feel bad about taking that time for ourselves. Today’s episode is all about taking that time for yourself and feeling really good about it. Sometimes all we really need is a one-day break or personal day to feel recharged. I’ll share how setting intentions for your day will lead you to a productive (or relaxing) day off. I discuss why you should be mindful of how you want to feel at the end of your day and share 10 suggestions for how to spend a day off guilt-free.    What’s In This Episode: Taking breaks from work The importance of being intentional How to be mindful when planning your day Choosing where to focus your time and energy Tips for spending a day off from work guilt-free

When was the last time you took a vacation? Taking care of yourself and finding time for vacation is one of the keys to achieving a higher sense of happiness and fulfillment. Vacations are about filling your days with intention and the activities that you’re passionate about and surrounding yourself with people that are the most important to you. Today, I’m sharing why we need to take vacations to make ourselves more productive and to avoid burnout from our work. I will also chat about why vacations are so beneficial to our lives and how you can best prepare for your vacations.   What’s In This Episode: Disconnecting from work to avoid burnout Learning to say YES to your own priorities 3 ways that vacation time is beneficial  How to prepare for vacation mode Scheduling downtime to relax

Rather than wandering around aimlessly, doing tasks that we don’t necessarily love, we should instead be embracing what we do love and working to find more ways to do exactly that. Today’s guest is Tiffany Sorya, the founder of Novel Education Group, where she shows families how to make education work for them. Tiffany works with many high-profile clients including Kendall and Kylie Jenner and the family of Dr. Dre. Tiffany’s approach is about creating a life that works for you, even if you have an unconventional lifestyle. Today, Tiffany and I are chatting about the importance of honing in on your passion and purpose, along with why you need to lean into your strengths and focus on them when building a life you love.   What’s In This Episode: How to schedule downtime in your calendar How to tap into your purpose and passion Tiffany’s advice on figuring out where your strengths lie and how to focus on them

Life happens outside of the normal nine to five, far from the hustle and bustle of the office. Many people are even working in a non-traditional office space. In today’s episode, I’ll share how to work more effectively away from an office's fluorescent lights and cubicles. We’ll chat about being productive no matter where you’re working, whether that’s at a hotel, at home with the kids at your feet, or at your favorite cafe. If you want to become more productive while working remotely, then this episode is for you.   What’s In This Episode: Using time more effectively by working away from the office 6 things to keep in mind to make sure you’re productive when working remotely Eliminating distractions and setting your own boundaries Putting the proper communication channels in place Working productively while traveling or with children at home