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Full disclosure: I’ve got a love/hate relationship with productivity hacks. They’re certainly no substitute for purpose-driven time management, but they can be fun, quick and easy. Tune in and walk away with 7 simple productivity hacks that you can start using today. Just wait til you hear how a single sticky note could change everything!

Quick and Easy: 7 Simple Productivity Hacks That Could Change Everything

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When you’re faced with a BIG decision it can feel pretty overwhelming. What should I do? Is this right for me? Should I ask for advice? Who do I ask? There is DEFINITELY a better way than head-spinning and spiraling over what to do. Find out how to play the long game, the 5-7 words that change everything, and why you need your own “kitchen cabinet.” Get ready to make life’s BIG decisions with less stress and more confidence than ever before!

Beyond Pros and Cons: Three Secrets to Making Better BIG Decisions

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Work/life balance. Is it even real? One minute I’m reading an article with tips for better work/life balance, the next I’m hearing a speaker say that work/life balance isn’t real. Well, which is it? Join me as I dive deep into the topic of work/life balance, how it shapes our time management, and affects our attitude. We’ll go back to the beginning, break it down word by word, and decide what truly matters most when it comes to work-life balance. This one might surprise you.

Fact or Fiction: The Surprising Truth about Work/Life Balance

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I’ll just say it. I hate the phrase “Brain Dump.” And honestly, there’s a better way to get stuff out of your head when you feel overwhelmed. Meet the Mind Sweep. When everything is swirling in your head, procrastination has set in or your productivity has tanked, the Mind Sweep is your new bff for getting everything out of your head without making an even bigger mess on paper. Press play to find out what exactly a Mind Sweep is, how to do one and let’s dump the Brain Dump once and for all.

Because Brain Dump Sounds Gross: Meet the Mind Sweep – A Better Way to Clear Your Head Without Making a Huge Mess

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This past year, the conferences on our calendar went virtual and we networked via Zoom squares. Now, as conferences are beginning to take place in person once again, your formerly stellar conference skills might be feeling a little rusty. That’s why I’ve compiled my ultimate list of tips to help you make the most of your next conference. Find out exactly what to do before, during and after to prep, enjoy and take action as a Conference All-Star!

Conference Confidence: The Ultimate Guide to Making the Most of Your Next Conference

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When things go south. When all hell breaks loose. When your day goes up in flames and everything goes wrong, how do you bounce back? A Reset Ritual is your ticket to going from super stressed to calm, cool and collected. Find out what a Reset Ritual is and how to create your own so you can keep moving forward when everything goes haywire. You’ll definitely want to have this mini-routine in your back pocket for life’s unpredictable moments.

Calm, Cool and Collected: How to Reset and Keep Moving When Your Day Goes Up in Flames

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We’re all guilty of procrastination, but what do we do about it? Your first step might be simpler than you think. In this episode, we’ll start by recognizing what procrastination looks like. Sometimes it can really sneak up on us and feel productive, even though it’s not. Then, I’ll tackle five of the most common reasons why we procrastinate and how to push past each one. After you listen to this episode, you’ll be SO ready to stop waiting and start getting things done!

Your Tiny First Step: 5 Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Start Getting Things Done

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Why exactly do we procrastinate, and what can we do about it? In Part 2 of our three-episode series on procrastination, find out how self-control and motivation fit into the procrastination equation, plus three ways to knock something off your to-do list without even doing it. And then – walk away with five questions to ask yourself so you can get to the bottom of why you’re putting things off so you can stop procrastinating and start doing!

Why We Wait: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself When You Feel Like Procrastinating

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Procrastination. It’s one of the topics you’re most curious about, and for good reason. We ALL do it. And when we do, we can be really hard on ourselves about it. So what do we do? How do we stop waiting and START doing? In this episode, part one of three on procrastination, you’ll find FIVE things you should know about procrastination. From personality types and medical conditions , to laziness and some surprising benefits. Go ahead and press play NOW, don’t put this off ‘til later.

Now, Not Later: 5 Things You Should Know About Procrastination

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When there are a million different things vying for your attention, staying focused on what’s in front of you can feel pretty impossible. You get distracted, and everything takes longer than it should. If that’s you, you’re not alone. Consider me your Productivity Personal Trainer in this episode where I’m sharing 3 simple exercises you can start doing today to stay focused when you really need it. No push-ups required.

Can I Have Your Attention Please? 3 Ways to Improve Your Focus When Everything Feels Like a Distraction

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