Productivity Paradox

Did you know that time has the ability to stretch and bend like taffy? Think about a time where you’ve felt rushed and 60 minutes seems to zoom by as you hurry to beat the clock. Now think of a time where you spent your day lying on the beach, soaking up the sun. Didn’t that same hour seem to linger? Today’s episode is all about how to make the most out of your time, how to savor the moment and make the most of boredom. I will share the 3 conditions that cause boredom and how you can start embracing boredom as a way to spark creativity.     What’s In This Episode: How to fill your days with substance rather than passing the time Taking advantage of the benefits of boredom Learning to use boredom to spark creativity Allowing space for our brain to play and explore Embracing boredom rather than moving away from it

Do you dread Monday mornings and feel like you’re always waiting for the weekend ahead? This episode is for you… today, I have a special guest on the show to talk about how you can find passion and fulfillment in your job. Ken Coleman is an author and host of the Ken Coleman Show and the top-rated EntreLeadership Podcast. This season, we have discussed the idea of bending time and it's no secret that we spend the majority of our time at our jobs. Ken will share how you can take ownership over how you feel about your work so you can go after the career you want… and leave behind the Sunday Scaries. What’s In This Episode: Learning why you might be feeling unhappy at work Changing your mindset to take charge of your career Questions you can ask yourself right now to take action toward the career you want How you can put Ken’s Proximity Principle strategy into practice

The constant pressure of people-pleasing is a recipe for disaster. It's vital to learn how to fill your days with substance, allowing you to feel happier and more content in your daily life. In today’s episode, we’re talking about the importance of self-care and taking time out of your day to do things that fill up your cup. I’ll share some research about life satisfaction and give you actionable strategies to make yourself a priority again. It’s time to curb your people-pleasing patterns for good.   What’s In This Episode: 5 things to remember when scheduling your days Learning to treat yourself as a priority Creating time buffers to bank up time for yourself Listening to your heart and doing what makes you happy Being flexible and open to curveballs in life

Do you spend way too much time on emails? Today, I’m sharing how to become intentional about your email management through several strategies, including batching, simple ways to categorize your emails to take action on them quickly. After this episode, you’ll have the tools to manage your email more effectively, the permission to set boundaries, and finally, unplug from your inbox.   What’s In This Episode: Setting expectations and boundaries for your email response time Putting time aside in your calendar for managing emails Creating an email management system that works for you and your work 5 categories to quickly take action in your inbox, instead of spending hours on email

Have you ever fallen victim to your own calendar? We need to rethink busy and focus on what’s important to structure our days to be more effective and rewarding. Today, we’ll talk about managing your calendar and how to take control of your schedule and your time so it doesn’t control you. I’ll share how to get in the driver’s seat when scheduling your time AND your priorities.   What’s In This Episode: The 5 P’s of planning How to map out your week ahead The importance of setting boundaries How to use time-blocking to your advantage

What time do you start your day? Today, we’re talking about our mornings and some of the benefits of utilizing those wee hours before the household is fully awake. I’ll share some of the research about mornings and how your brain functions, along with ideas on how you can wake up refreshed, and how you can establish nighttime routines and morning rituals to get you into the habit of getting up earlier. We’ll focus on bending time so you can set your days up for success in a way that feels good to you.   What’s In This Episode: 5 tips on how you can wake up earlier How to turn your busy mornings into peaceful, unhurried ones A new Blueprint Download to help you set up your mornings for success

Today, I have a special guest on the show! Pete Mockaitis is here to talk about how to know where to focus your time. He is the host of the How to be Awesome at Your Job podcast and is an award-winning coach who helps professionals perform optimally at work. In this episode, Pete shares some ideas and tips on how you can really clarify where you want to invest your time, even if you feel like you don’t have enough of it!   What’s In This Episode: How to feel good about how you spend your time How to decide what is most important to tackle in your day The 80/20 rule you need to know What does vital few mean (and how to find yours)

You might be surprised to learn that working more hours doesn't always mean you're getting more done. Today, talking about how many hours you're working each week and how working too many hours can actually decrease your productivity. I’ll share some history on the 8-hour workday and how other countries and even some companies are experimenting with alternative models and finding a lot of success. We're also diving into the importance of taking breaks, not skipping lunch, and finding ways to be mindful so we're not just churning and burning through our workdays, so we can pursue what makes us happy and fulfilled.   What’s In This Episode: What is holistic living Historical facts behind the 40-hour workweek How technology influences the hours you work The importance of taking breaks How to incorporate breaks into your workday

Are you really being productive? We tend to think that the more items that we check off our to-do list, the more productive we are, so we feel obligated to try to do everything and do it well to be "productive." It can sometimes feel like we're a victim to time, but we need to realize that we actually have the power over time. In today’s episode, we're talking about shifting your mindset so you can embrace the idea of being enough, changing how we think about being busy, and how having an abundant mindset will improve how you approach your time. What’s In This Episode: Rethinking busy and focusing on spending our time where it matters most How you can start being mindful about gifting your time Permitting yourself to pursue what's important Start defining your own success right away The big difference between being effective versus being efficient

Do you have the confidence to get what you really want? Today, we're talking about having the confidence to bring out the true you so you can pursue your goals and your dreams. In this episode, we'll be chatting about getting out of your comfort zone, vulnerability, and stopping the constant apologizing. It's not about changing who you are and becoming a totally different person. It's about shifting your mindset, pushing your limits, and finding ways to allow your best self to come forward and shine.   What’s In This Episode: The benefits of being uncomfortable How discomfort leads to action Shifting your mindset when stepping outside of your comfort zone Giving yourself permission to be vulnerable How to transform your apologies into thank-yous

I’m so excited to introduce you to Sarah Herron, the Executive Director of SheLift, a female-focused community encouraging women to cultivate confidence and self-acceptance through adventure and authenticity. A Colorado native, Sarah first gained notoriety on ABC's The Bachelor for being the first contestant with a physical disability. With nearly 10 years of experience in marketing and advertising and five years as a social influencer, it's Sarah's personal mission today to ensure SheLift is the platform women turn to for inclusive, body positivity visibility, and inspiration. Today, Sarah shares her story and her experiences in finding courage and power through her differences.   What’s In This Episode: Finding power in standing out How to find courage and conviction in the pursuit of goals Not letting other people’s perceptions shape you

Today, we’re diving into how to manage our fear so we can get the courage to pursue something we’re truly passionate about. I’ll share the two different kinds of fear we have, and why the second one is probably the most common for you. Learn the differences between courage and fearlessness, and start managing your fear in a healthy way, and push forward to go after anything you’re dreaming of. What’s In This Episode: Being fearless vs. being courageous Why fear can be healthy for you 5 steps for managing fear in any situation The difference between survival fear and perception fear

Today I’m sitting down with author, speaker, and entrepreneur, Jenn Jett, to talk all about knowing your Enneagram type and how it can change your life. Jenn will explain the Enneagram test and how knowing your number can really help you move forward to becoming that best version of yourself. What’s In This Episode: What is the Enneagram test Becoming more compassionate through the Enneagram tool How to determine your Enneagram number How environment and learning play into your Enneagram number The value of knowing the enneagram number of others

A good night’s sleep can be the difference between a highly productive day and a draggy, unproductive one.  Today I’m going to highlight some of the negative effects of not getting the right amount of sleep. Then, I’ll talk about boosting your productivity with a nap and share some tips and routines that can help you to fall asleep faster and make your environment more sleep-friendly.   What’s In This Episode: The negative ways that lack of sleep affects decision making and other important functions How sleep impacts human growth and aging The role of inadequate sleep in depression Strategies for determining how much sleep you need to be your best self How to nap for maximum productivity The Relax and Win method to fall asleep quickly 7 tips to achieving a better night’s sleep

Today we’re taking a look at how to organize and streamline paperwork, bills, and expenses and set up systems to downsize debt and grow savings. We’ll talk about tools to make finances and saving easy and pain-free. These steps toward finding financial freedom can offer a big boost to your confidence and go far to help you to feel more like the true you.   What’s In This Episode: How to best sort and organize paperwork Using smart techniques to automate and simplify financial responsibilities Creating systems that make saving simple and pain-free Tools for avoiding the Diderot effect as income increases Strategies to downsizing your debt

Today, our focus is figuring out how to organize ALL the “stuff” in our lives, why it's important to organize, and how clutter can actually affect our mental health and even our happiness. I'll share some strategies to help you organize your home, and I'll share one of my very favorite techniques called the Mount Vernon Method. All the ideas I'm sharing today will help you tackle any project around the house and allow you to get organized. What’s In This Episode: The connection between clutter and your health, productivity, and emotional wellbeing How you can get more organized with the Mount Vernon Method Getting rid of your guilt while you clear out the clutter 4 steps to getting your project organized without all the stress

Dorothy Beal is a runner, a writer, and a body-positive activist who believes runners come in all shapes and sizes and that if you run, you have a runner's body. She is the founder and creator of the I Have a Runner's Body and I Run This Body movement. As a marathon runner, Dorothy believes that exercise has the power to transform your life and that one of the most significant barriers that can hold us back is our mind. Today, we talk about when she first became a runner, digging in on the harder days, changing the way we approach health goals, and what prompted her to start her campaigns. Today, you’ll get motivated to start your self-love journey - whatever that may look like for you - whether it’s going for a run or getting started on another goal you want to accomplish.   What’s In This Episode: The benefits of discovering your new passion or hobby How to push through low points to get to the high points The secret to overcoming the feeling of not wanting to show up How to shift your focus to health goals

How do you make yourself work even when you don't want to? Today, our focus is all about getting motivated. We're talking about the basics of motivation and procrastination, how to jump-start yourself when you're not in the mood to do much of anything at all, and I'll be sharing six ways to stop procrastinating and get moving.   What’s In This Episode: 3 reasons we tend to procrastinate & how you can work around them Using fear as motivation instead of letting it paralyze you 6 strategies to help you overcome procrastination What internal focus of control is and how it will help you become more motivated

What do you do if those around you aren't bought into your new goal or dream? Are you constantly looking for permission from others? Today, we're focusing on what to do when you're looking for support and there isn't really anyone around you buying in. We'll also talk about making good choices and feeling confident in those decisions. What’s In This Episode: How to get support from the important people around us 6 steps to take when you're trying to get someone to buy in on something you believe in Learning to persevere even when others don't support you Dealing with analysis paralysis when making decisions 3 tips to feel more confident in your decision making

Who do you want to be? It's a big & necessary question for us to think through as we spend this season uncovering the true you. In today's episode, we're talking about defining who you want to be and how envisioning your future self can help you to define who you are and where you want to go in life. I’ll also share how your virtues play a big role in determining your future self.   What’s In This Episode: Thinking about your future self to help identify your path Setting yourself up for success in the future with the decisions you’re making today Keeping your virtues & values in mind when imagining your future self 2 types of virtues and how they can help you determine who you want to be