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Your Permission to Pause
S3 Ep 08: The Meeting Overload Crisis: Why Your Calendar (and Your Team) Need a Break

Your Permission to Pause

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 27:37


Are meetings filling up your days but draining your energy? In this episode, host Jo Cowlin uncovers the uncomfortable truth about meeting overload in today's workplace and why it's undermining productivity, well-being, and business results.Drawing on research, lived experience, and her work with driven female leaders, Jo Cowlin breaks down the real (and hidden) costs of poor meeting culture, from burnout and disengagement to billions lost in ineffective practices. But it's not all doom and gloom Jo shares practical, actionable steps to help leaders reclaim their time, recharge their teams, and turn meetings into energising, purposeful collaboration.If your calendar looks like an endless wall of meetings, this episode will help you rethink scheduling meetings, protect your most valuable focus time, and create a lasting culture of well-being and impact.Here are the Highlights:00:00 Intro: Meetings are wearing us down, but there's hope01:21 Back-to-back meetings are sabotaging goals02:25 Meeting overload crisis: Research and lived experience03:42 People spend 23 hours a week in meetings05:18 The human cost, burnout, low energy, and disengagement08:15 76% feel drained after a day of meetings and what that really means09:18 People now do “actual work” after hours09:29 How back-to-back meetings hurt productivity11:03 Unproductive meetings cost UK businesses billions a year11:55 Ripple effects: Delayed decisions, duplication, retention risk13:28 Challenging the productivity myth15:27 Rethinking meetings: They should recharge, not drain16:20 Five actions to tackle meeting overload starting now Actions you can take now:Do a meeting audit: Does this meeting even matter?Eliminate back-to-back meetings; build buffer timeCreate meeting-free zones/focus daysRedesign meeting structure: clear purpose, pre-reads, accountability, energy checksMeet your host Jo CowlinJo Cowlin keeps it real.Some people might like to call her ‘a motivational people development expert' but Jo would rather you didn't.Jo is a no-nonsense, straight-talking northernerShe is also a transformational coach, facilitator and game changer. She has a passion for results and is dedicated to helping leaders realise their aspirations without compromising their wellbeing.She dares individuals to be different by eliminating corporate BS, life coaching, and hand-holding, and instead encourages breaking through barriers to gain clarity and step into personal power for a life without limits.Resilience and a proactive approach to mental wellbeing is at the core of all of her work which is predominantly aimed at helping leaders and their teams refocus, regroup and rapidly adjust to change. With a background in pharmaceutical leadership and expertise across various sectors, she offers coaching and leadership programs tailored to individual and organisational needs.When Jo isn't transforming company cultures, you'll find her managing her 3 teenage girls' busy social calendars. She's a dab hand in the kitchen and true to form, loves to keep her food real. And if she isn't doing either of those you will find her out in nature walking her dog or lifting a barbell in the gym.Find out more about Jo here: https://jocowlin.com/Connect with Jo:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jocowlin/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jo-cowlin/Produced by

Cheques & Balances
Is NZ's Property Market Unproductive? The Real Economic Impact | Episode 415

Cheques & Balances

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 11:49


Is NZ's property market really unproductive — or is everyone getting it wrong?In this episode, we break down the real economic impact of New Zealand's property sector - from its $50B GDP contribution and 235,000 jobs, to how domestic trade, construction, KiwiSaver investment, and smarter intensification strategies shape whether property truly helps or hinders national productivity.This episode is brought to you by ⁠Lighthouse Financial⁠ - your partner in financial freedom.For more money tips follow us on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The content in this podcast is the opinion of the hosts. It should not be treated as financial advice. It is important to take into consideration your own personal situation and goals before making any financial decisions.

Less Stressed Life : Upleveling Life, Health & Happiness
#427 Resolving Recurrent Unproductive Thoughts and Anxiety David Hanscom, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon

Less Stressed Life : Upleveling Life, Health & Happiness

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 54:26 Transcription Available


Send us a textThis week on the Less Stressed Life, Dr. David Hanscom joins me for his 4th appearance to explain why anxiety isn't psychological—it's physiological—a survival response that we can learn to regulate, not control. We talk about how unprocessed emotions and repetitive thoughts get stored in the body as pain and how tools like expressive writing, calming the body, and softening the ego help break those loops.You'll walk away with a new way to think about anxiety, pain, and healing—one that focuses on awareness, compassion, and creating safety in your body so your mind can follow. It's about rewiring your nervous system, not forcing it.Dr. Hanscom's past episodes: • Ep 71: Roadmap out of Anxiety and Chronic Pain • Ep 72: Anger & Anxiety in the Family • Ep 325: Overwhelm & PainKEY TAKEAWAYS: • Anxiety and anger are body states, not character flaws • Calm the physiology first; thoughts will follow • Expressive writing helps separate from looping thoughts • Awareness and compassion are core to lasting changeFree resource: Try Dr. Hanscom's Expressive Writing Exercise (PDF), a foundational tool from The DOC Journey to help calm the nervous system and release looping thoughts. ABOUT GUEST:David Hanscom, MD is a former complex spine surgeon who left his 32-year Seattle practice to help people heal from chronic physical and emotional pain. After overcoming his own 15-year struggle with anxiety and pain, he developed the Dynamic Healing approach, which focuses on calming the body's threat physiology and rewiring the nervous system for lasting relief.He's the author of Back in Control: A Surgeon's Roadmap Out of Chronic Pain and the upcoming Calm Your Body, Heal Your Mind: Transcend Pain, Anxiety, Anger, and Repetitive Unwanted Thoughts (June 2026).WHERE TO GUEST:Websites: https://backincontrol.com/ and https://thedocjourney.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidhanscom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdavidhanscomYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrDavidHanscomWHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistPodcast Instagram: @lessstressedlifeYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lessstressedlifeLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: ****https://www.christabiegler.com/linksSPONSOR:Thank you to our friends at Jigsaw Health for being such an incredible sponsor and partner.

Career In Technicolor
The Unproductive Episode

Career In Technicolor

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 8:15


Today I just wanted to chat with you!How was your weekend and I hope you have the loveliest Monday!XOBaibaSupport the show

Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker
How Can I Get Rid of Unproductive Thoughts?

Attitudes/Answers with Olen Baker

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 2:00


Maybe not the easiest thing to do, but step one is always to completely yield to what God is directing you to do.  Simply, listening without speaking is the way to a much better place.  Shhhhh...

Profit Time
Crazy Customers this Friday! Charging for Unproductive Visits

Profit Time

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 59:16


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EmPowered Couples Podcast | Relationships | Goal Setting | Mindset | Entrepreneurship
The Difference Between Productive and Unproductive Communication: Episode 417

EmPowered Couples Podcast | Relationships | Goal Setting | Mindset | Entrepreneurship

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 14:38


Many times in marriage, you can start what you think is a simple conversation and have it turn into a miscommunication or even a conflict. It is frustrating when you are trying to simply communicate something and it isn't received by your partner.  In this episode we talk about the difference between productive and unproductive communication and what makes partners good communicators vs poor communicators. You will be surprised by the simple shift you can make and the massive difference it will make in how you each speak and listen to one another.  To dive further into the source of conflicts, attend our FREE LIVE Marriage Webclass on Oct 23rd: Navigating the 5 Root Causes of Conflicts. After this date you will be able to watch the replay as well.  For all of our resources visit: https://www.meetthefreemans.com/links 

The Infrastructure Podcast
Reducing unproductive variability with Peter Jones

The Infrastructure Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2025 36:56


In today's episode we tackle one of the construction sector's most persistent and costly challenges: productivity.The UK construction industry is under huge pressure as it copes with economic pressures, a shrinking workforce and a pipeline of increasingly complex projects. Creating major infrastructure schemes to transform our energy water and transport systems, tackling a 1.5 million house construction target and the constant battle to renew the aging assets that glue our society together — and it is clear that delivering more with less is no longer optional, it's critical. And yet, while technology, manufacturing, and logistics have all seen huge productivity gains in recent decades, construction has stubbornly lagged behind.That's why the Construction Productivity Taskforce was established: to bring clients, contractors, consultants, and supply chain partners together to find practical ways to change the game. Its latest report is called Improving Construction Productivity: Practical insights from Pilot Site Studies.  And it doesn't just set out ideas - it actually draws on three live, complex projects to demonstrate what really works on site – and of course what doesn't.The findings are compelling. Whether it's reducing unproductive variability, leveraging digital technologies, rethinking crane scheduling, or embedding early supply chain collaboration, the evidence shows that measurable, repeatable improvements are possible. More importantly, they're available now.To explore the report's findings — and what they mean for the industry at large — I'm joined by Peter Jones, Operations Director at Skanska and Visiting Professor at Loughborough University. As a member of the Taskforce, Peter is uniquely placed to explain not just the research, but how to embed its recommendations across the sector.ResourcesImproving Construction Productivity paperConstruction Productivity TaskforceLoughborough University School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering1 BroadgateTimber Square Vehicle Storage Support Programme  Egan Report 1998Latham report 1994

Eggshell Transformations
The Fear of Being Unproductive (Audio Essay)

Eggshell Transformations

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2025 17:39


Link to the full text: https://www.pecanphilosophy.com/writing/fear-of-being-unproductiveRead with a human voice! Eggshell Therapy and Coaching: eggshelltherapy.com About Imi Lo: www.imiloimilo.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/eggshelltherapy_imilo/ Newsletters: https://eepurl.com/bykHRzDisclaimers: https://www.eggshelltherapy.com/disclaimers Trigger Warning: This episode may cover sensitive topics including but not limited to suicide, abuse, violence, severe mental illnesses, relationship challenges, sex, drugs, alcohol addiction, psychedelics, and the use of plant medicines. You are advised to refrain from watching or listening to the YouTube Channel or Podcast if you are likely to be offended or adversely impacted by any of these topics. Disclaimer: The content provided is for informational purposes only. Please do not consider any of the content clinical or professional advice. None of the content can substitute mental health intervention. Opinions and views expressed by the host and the guests are personal views and they reserve the right to change their opinions. We also cannot guarantee that everything mentioned is factual and completely accurate. Any action you take based on the information in this episode is taken at your own risk.

Your Lot and Parcel
Learning to Use the Unused Moments of Life

Your Lot and Parcel

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 31:53


Do you feel like your life is just too busy and you do not have enough time for all you need to do?He will show you how to make every moment count, just like the most successful people in the world do.The truth is—you have no less and no more time in your day than Elon Musk, Warren Buffet, The President of the United States, Taylor Swift, and Simon Cowell.How do they get so much done in their day while you struggle? They live differently because they learned to use time differently. Sure, they are rich, and they do not waste their money. But they are also rich in time because they learned not to waste it either.They learned what you will learn in this episode. How to use the unused moments in life.We tend to live as if we all have an infinite amount of time. But the truth is we all have a finite number of years, days, hours and moments and we never know when they will run out. When a moment passes unused, unproductive, and unfruitful—you never get it back.You cannot make time. You cannot save time. You cannot kill time. You cannot buy time. But you can redeem time. You can use it—or you can lose it.He is the author of 30 Seconds That Can Change Your Life: Learning to Use the Unused Moments of Life.https://www.amazon.com/Seconds-That-Change-Your-Life/dp/0982260733http://www.yourlotandparcel.org

Do More, Stress Less (with Alexis Haselberger)
Are You Feeling Guilty About Unproductive Days?

Do More, Stress Less (with Alexis Haselberger)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 5:32


In this episode, learn why unproductive days aren't just normal—they're necessary. Discover how embracing downtime without guilt can improve your mental health, productivity, and overall happiness. You'll rethink productivity and learn to be kinder to yourself.FREE Resources: Watch this Free Class!: 3 Secrets to Always Having Enough Time For Your Work, Your Family and Yourself  ⁠⁠Click here to grab your free Distraction Action Plan today and start saving hours  each week!This show is brought to you by: ⁠Time Well Spent : the time management course for real people, just like you, who want to do more and stress lessStay connected!:Visit our website at  ⁠https://www.alexishaselberger.com⁠ Check out the " ⁠Time Well Spent: Time Management for Real People⁠ " CourseJoin the  ⁠Do More, Stress Less Facebook Community⁠ Connect on  ⁠Linkedin⁠ Follow us for updates and more content: Youtube  ⁠Instagram⁠   ⁠TikTok⁠   ⁠Facebook⁠ We want your feedback!:If you have constructive feedback, please email us at alexis+podcastfeedback@alexishaselberger.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and share with a friend!Transcript:Read it  ⁠here⁠ !

Twenty Something
Top tier desserts, how to be unproductive, and the most attractive person in the room

Twenty Something

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 28:14


Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is stop rushing. In this episode, I share why I've been intentionally “unproductive” in the South of France, the desserts worth ordering every time, and the behaviour behind the most attractive person in the room. Support the show by shopping The Upper Echelon here. Connect with me: Instagram: @dimitrovelena Twitter: @dimitrovelenaa YouTube: @twenty.something For women in their twenties becoming the most elegant, intentional, and magnetic version of themselves—without losing their values. Twenty Something is a weekly audio journal of quiet confidence, femininity, and self-respect, recorded as lessons to my future daughter. P.S. If you're reading this, say hi in the reviews. Keywords: South of France travel, slow living, femininity as energy, quiet confidence, elegance over looks, classic style inspiration, solo travel, intentional living, charm over beauty, confidence for women, being called boring, self-respect in your twenties, cultivating elegance, luxury lifestyle reflections, The Upper Echelon

The Angry Therapist Podcast: Ten Minutes of Self-Help, Therapy in a Shotglass for fans of Joe Rogan Experience

Today, John shares a personal take on creativity, productivity, and the pressures they carry. He explores how AI is reshaping the creative process, the quiet power of everyday moments, and why it's worth challenging traditional ideas of success. Order John's new book, Break Up. On Purpose, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jump into John's new Single. On Purpose app ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow John on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find out more about John⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Peak Daily
Unproductive

The Peak Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 8:17


With the worst productivity crisis in the G7, Canada is banking on AI to turn things around. So far, it hasn't gone to plan. More Canadian travellers are content to roam at home.

Freedomain with Stefan Molyneux
6032 How to Love Anxiety! Twitter/X Space

Freedomain with Stefan Molyneux

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 74:40


Twitter Space 24 July 2025In this episode, I critically examine the philosophical ideas of Alan Watts, questioning the relevance of his insights on anxiety, childhood, and personal responsibility. I challenge Watts' assertion that anxiety is unproductive, arguing instead that it can serve as a vital catalyst for action and survival, much as it did for our ancestors. The discussion encourages listeners to reflect on the importance of embracing anxiety rather than suppressing it, particularly in the context of personal growth and financial stability. By exploring the societal implications of anxiety, especially among women, I invite the audience to consider how their values and choices impact their lives. Ultimately, this episode offers a nuanced perspective on the relationship between anxiety and proactive living, emphasizing that channeling our worries can lead to meaningful engagement and reduce regret.FOLLOW ME ON X! https://x.com/StefanMolyneuxGET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2025

Amplified Impact w/ Anthony Vicino
You're not unproductive, you've just set an impossible standard. | Ep. 917

Amplified Impact w/ Anthony Vicino

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 8:04


LEAVE A REVIEW if you liked this episode!!Let's Connect On Social Media!youtube.com/anthonyvicinotwitter.com/anthonyvicinoinstagram.com/theanthonyvicinohttps://anthonyvicino.comJoin an exclusive community of peak performers at Beyond the Apex University learning how to build a business, invest in real estate, and develop hyperfocus.www.beyondtheapex.com

Optimal Health Daily
3038: The Sunk Cost Fallacy - STOP Digging by Joel of 5AMJoel on Breaking Free from Unproductive Habits

Optimal Health Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 10:37


Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3038: Joel reveals how the sunk cost fallacy quietly influences our decisions, keeping us stuck in unfulfilling jobs, toxic relationships, or unproductive habits. By breaking free from what's already been invested, we reclaim control and move forward with clarity and purpose. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://5amjoel.com/sunk-cost-fallacy/ Quotes to ponder: "Just because you've spent time or money on something, doesn't mean you have to keep doing it." "It's the fallacy that makes people stay in jobs they hate, keep items they don't use, or remain in relationships that are no longer healthy." "You're not throwing away the past - you're refusing to throw away your future." Episode references: Thinking, Fast and Slow: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Fast-and-Slow/dp/0374533555 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Optimal Health Daily - ARCHIVE 1 - Episodes 1-300 ONLY
3038: The Sunk Cost Fallacy - STOP Digging by Joel of 5AMJoel on Breaking Free from Unproductive Habits

Optimal Health Daily - ARCHIVE 1 - Episodes 1-300 ONLY

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 10:37


Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3038: Joel reveals how the sunk cost fallacy quietly influences our decisions, keeping us stuck in unfulfilling jobs, toxic relationships, or unproductive habits. By breaking free from what's already been invested, we reclaim control and move forward with clarity and purpose. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://5amjoel.com/sunk-cost-fallacy/ Quotes to ponder: "Just because you've spent time or money on something, doesn't mean you have to keep doing it." "It's the fallacy that makes people stay in jobs they hate, keep items they don't use, or remain in relationships that are no longer healthy." "You're not throwing away the past - you're refusing to throw away your future." Episode references: Thinking, Fast and Slow: https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Fast-and-Slow/dp/0374533555 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amplified Impact w/ Anthony Vicino
You're not unproductive, you've just set an impossible standard. | Ep. 917

Amplified Impact w/ Anthony Vicino

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2025 8:46


LEAVE A REVIEW if you liked this episode!! Let's Connect On Social Media! youtube.com/anthonyvicino twitter.com/anthonyvicino instagram.com/theanthonyvicino https://anthonyvicino.com Join an exclusive community of peak performers at Beyond the Apex University learning how to build a business, invest in real estate, and develop hyperfocus. www.beyondtheapex.com

The Trade Guys
An Unproductive G7 Summit, Negotiations with Key Partners, and the Trade Impacts of Iran Conflict

The Trade Guys

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 18:47


On this episode of the Trade Guys, we discuss why the G7 Summit in Canada failed to produce progress on trade and how negotiations with key trade partners are going. We also look at the implications of the Iran-Israel-U.S. conflict for oil markets and whether closing the Strait of Hormuz could be a viable path for Iran.

Life With Grief Podcast
130. Permission to Be Unproductive: Why Rest is a Sacred Part of Healing

Life With Grief Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 29:51


Send us a textIn this minisode, we're talking about the importance of rest and relaxation in the grieving process. We'll dive into: ✨ How grief impacts the body and mind✨ How rest is an essential, non-negotiable part of healing✨ Practical advice on how to embrace rest without guilt✨ How to redefine success during grief✨ Avoiding the comparison game✨ Incorporating micro-resting moments into daily life✨ Creating sacred rest rituals, and to honoring your unique grief timelineThis episode is a compassionate reminder that healing requires time, energy, and self-care.Learn more about Micro-Moments for Transformation and begin your evolution today: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformationWork with me: Micro-Moments for Transformation: https://lossesbecomegains.com/transformation 14-Day Relief in Your Grief Challenge: https://lossesbecomegains.com/relief-in-grief Work with me one-on-one: https://lossesbecomegains.com/work-with-tara Connect with me further: Leave a voice note through Speakpipe! https://www.speakpipe.com/LifeWithGrief Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lossesbecomegains/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithgriefpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/losses.become.gains Website: https://lossesbecomegains.com/ Shop the LBG Daily Journal: https://lossesbecomegains.com/journal By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the entire contents are the property of Tara Accardo, or used by Tara Accardo with permission. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this Podcast may ...

The MickMcDermott Podcast
Busy But Unproductive: How to Break the Cycle and Take Control

The MickMcDermott Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 18:03


Thanks for tuning into the podcast, as always I really appreicate you listening

The Miku Real Japanese Podcast
No 190 The Importance Of Doing UNPRODUCTIVE Things In Life with Sayuri

The Miku Real Japanese Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 31:44


The Motivated Mind
The Most Underrated Time Hack I've Found

The Motivated Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 9:18


Ever feel like your day is just a series of interruptions disguised as productivity? Yeah, I've been there. But I stumbled across one small change that helped me actually get ahead and enjoy the work I was doing again. In this episode, I unpack the underrated time strategy that's helped me simplify my schedule, protect my focus, and get more done with less stress. No hacks. No hustle culture. Just something surprisingly obvious that most of us overlook.For more go to: www.scottmlynch.comLevel up your life by joining my Patreon where you'll get exclusive content every week and more badass offerings (rips t-shirt in half, Hulk Hogan style, and runs around the room). And/or…Unlock practical and tactical insights on how to master your mindset and optimize your happiness directly to your inbox.If you're a glutton for punishment and want more swift kicks in the mind follow me on social:InstagramYouTubeLeave a review and tell me how I suck so I can stop doing that or you can also tell me about things you like. I'd be okay with that, too.Produced by ya boi.Past guests on The Motivated Mind include Chris Voss, Captain Sandy, Dr. Chris Palmer, Joey Thurman, Jason Harris, Koshin Paley Ellison, Rudy Mawer, Molly Fletcher, Kristen Butler, Hasard Lee, Natasha Graziano, ⁠David Hauser⁠, Cheryl Hunter, Michael Brandt, Heather Moyse, Tim Shriver, and Alan Stein, Jr.

Unpacking Myself
THE “WHAT IF” TRAP | How to stop the mind from taking us down the endless, unproductive “what if” trap.

Unpacking Myself

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 14:24


At some point or another, I think we all have experienced our mind going down the “what if” path - what if that didn't happen, what if I said this instead, etc. It is normal but it doesn't have to be something we deal with all the time. This weekend something unexpected happened that inspired a conversation with my kids about the “what if” trap our mind can sometimes get caught up in and why we should train our mind to stop it and how. It took me down memory lane when I remember getting caught up in this trap and how over the years I stopped falling for that trap. Do you every get caught up in the “what if” trap? You are definitely not alone. Tune in this week as I unpack the “what if” trap we all have experienced at one point or another. Want to unpack a topic or something you are going through with me? Send me a DM

The Money Podcast
Simon Arora | Working From Home is Unfair and Unproductive

The Money Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 5:20


SPONSOR: Direct Bullion. Download your free Guide to Gold Pensions Now. (plus get a special bonus).CLICK HERE NOW: https://robmoore.directbullion.com Rob and CEO of B&M Simon Arora talk about what it takes to be a valuable entrepreneur in a ‘sea’ of fakes on social media and why work ethic and realism matter. They also discuss the problems with working from home for businesses and individuals and why it can be unfair and unproductive. KEY TAKEAWAYS Realism is essential as an entrepreneur, there is no space for naivety. Working from home doesn’t allow for effective collaboration and learning from others. There will always be 10% of your workforce doing the bare minimum, how can this be managed if they work from home? BEST MOMENTS "Hard work matters” “If you’re going to fight against a big competitor you need energy and I’ve not been able to see that created from home” “The reality is it’s very hard for the senior leadership or your line manager to really know how hard you’re working” VALUABLE RESOURCES https://robmoore.com/ bit.ly/Robsupporter https://robmoore.com/podbooks rob.team ABOUT THE HOST Rob Moore is an author of 9 business books, 5 UK bestsellers, holds 3 world records for public speaking, entrepreneur, property investor, and property educator. Author of the global bestseller “Life Leverage” Host of UK’s No.1 business podcast “The Disruptive Entrepreneur” “If you don't risk anything, you risk everything” CONTACT METHOD Rob’s official website: https://robmoore.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robmooreprogressive/?ref=br_rs LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/robmoore1979 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Negotiate Anything: Negotiation | Persuasion | Influence | Sales | Leadership | Conflict Management
Tired of Unproductive Talks? Tips for More Meaningful Negotiations in Work and Life

Negotiate Anything: Negotiation | Persuasion | Influence | Sales | Leadership | Conflict Management

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 51:10


Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company To get involved with the Ohio State Alumni Association or the Young Alumni Academy, please visit the following links: Ohio State Alumni Association: https://www.osu.edu/alumni/ Young Alumni Academy: https://www.osu.edu/alumni/get-involved/young-alumni-academy In this insightful episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian welcomes Carly Wood and Lisa McLeod to delve into the nuances of negotiation, especially as it pertains to Young Alumni. The discussion opens with Carly Wood sharing her experience with the Ohio State Alumni Association and the value of working with the Young Alumni Academy. The conversation covers strategies for avoiding a myopic mindset in negotiations, leveraging silence effectively, and cultivating common understanding instead of common ground. The episode provides practical advice for managing emotions in both personal and professional discussions, and emphasizes the importance of preparation in negotiations. What will be covered: The role of emotional regulation in negotiation and conflict resolution. How to maintain flexibility and openness in discussions to avoid a one-track mindset. Strategies for finding common understanding when common ground seems elusive. What listeners will learn: Techniques for effectively using silence as a strategic tool in negotiations. How to differentiate between manipulation and persuasion, especially in personal negotiations. Tips for young professionals on negotiating salary, promotions, and work conditions. Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn The Ultimate Negotiation Guide Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!

Negotiate Anything
Tired of Unproductive Talks? Tips for More Meaningful Negotiations in Work and Life

Negotiate Anything

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 51:10


Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company To get involved with the Ohio State Alumni Association or the Young Alumni Academy, please visit the following links: Ohio State Alumni Association: https://www.osu.edu/alumni/ Young Alumni Academy: https://www.osu.edu/alumni/get-involved/young-alumni-academy In this insightful episode of "Negotiate Anything," host Kwame Christian welcomes Carly Wood and Lisa McLeod to delve into the nuances of negotiation, especially as it pertains to Young Alumni. The discussion opens with Carly Wood sharing her experience with the Ohio State Alumni Association and the value of working with the Young Alumni Academy. The conversation covers strategies for avoiding a myopic mindset in negotiations, leveraging silence effectively, and cultivating common understanding instead of common ground. The episode provides practical advice for managing emotions in both personal and professional discussions, and emphasizes the importance of preparation in negotiations. What will be covered: The role of emotional regulation in negotiation and conflict resolution. How to maintain flexibility and openness in discussions to avoid a one-track mindset. Strategies for finding common understanding when common ground seems elusive. What listeners will learn: Techniques for effectively using silence as a strategic tool in negotiations. How to differentiate between manipulation and persuasion, especially in personal negotiations. Tips for young professionals on negotiating salary, promotions, and work conditions. Contact ANI Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn The Ultimate Negotiation Guide Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race! Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!

The Chris and Joe Show
The Why: Most unproductive work day in America

The Chris and Joe Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 10:30


Why are so many people obsessed with something they don’t pay attention to for months in March Madness/brackets?

The Chris and Joe Show
Hour 1: America's most unproductive work day

The Chris and Joe Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 35:51


March Madness is here. Why are so many people obsessed with something they don’t pay attention to for months in March Madness/brackets?

Grow With Intention by MuchelleB
You're not unproductive, you're impulsive.

Grow With Intention by MuchelleB

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2025 11:58


In this video I want to talk about how to build the heck out of your self-trust and reduce your impulsivity, so that you get to the point where you're like - yes, I can rely on myself to get things done. In a way, it's about becoming a good friend to yourself, by being more honest and only committing to what you can take on.VIDEOS RELATED TO THIS ONE (THAT I MENTIONED) ⇢✨ How to Stop Feelings Overwhelmed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks__t9ctKGc&ab_channel=MuchelleB%F0%9F%92%ABGrowWithIntentionPodcast✨How to Give Yourself the Ick to Glow Up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9IaAY5wuPM&ab_channel=MuchelleB%F0%9F%92%ABGrowWithIntentionPodcast✨How to pick "one thing" when you want to do everything: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_OJJS0iz5s&ab_channel=MuchelleB%F0%9F%92%ABGrowWithIntentionPodcastVIDEO TIMELINE ⇢00:00 Why you feel busy, but not productive1:07 "Impulsive Overcommitment"1:43 Why We Impulsively Overcommit1:58 Prioritising is ENERGY HUNGRY3:07 Escaping the Trap: Prioritization Techniques3:34 Are you... prioritising prioritising??!4:58 MY method for prioritisation6:10 How to bandaid7:57 The mantra you need to etch into your brain8:44 A method for reducing impulsivity - a practice, really9:37 Setting limits10:46 Recommendations of the weekLINKS ⇢

The Leadership Sparq
Why Teams Are Unproductive...And How to fix it!

The Leadership Sparq

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2025 5:05


Is your team unproductive? Do you know why? In this episode, we talk about five reasons why teams underperform and what drives low productivity.

On the Nose
An Unproductive Ambiguity

On the Nose

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 49:17


Brady Corbet's epic Academy Award-nominated film, The Brutalist, traces the career and personal life of fictional architect and Holocaust survivor László Toth, played by Adrien Brody, as he seeks to find his place in the United States after World War II. In this episode of On the Nose, contributing writer Rebecca Pierce, associate editor Mari Cohen, contributing editor Siddhartha Mahanta, and contributor Noah Kulwin unpack the film's symbolic use of Israel and Zionism as an apparent solution to the racialized antisemitism faced by its Jewish characters upon their arrival in the US. The conversation delves into the film's explorations of post-Holocaust Jewish life and American racialized white supremacy, as well as the contrast between its clear artistic vision and ambiguous politics. This episode includes spoilers for the film and discussions of its onscreen depictions of sexual violence.Thanks to Jesse Brenneman for producing and to Nathan Salsburg for the use of his song “VIII (All That Were Calculated Have Passed).”Texts Mentioned and Further Resources:“About the Destination: The Brutalist and Israel,” Noah Kulwin, Screen Slate“Adrien Brody Addresses Backlash Over Halle Berry Oscars Kiss—but Stops Short Of Apologizing,” Kelby Vera, Huffington Post“The Suppressed Lineage of American Jewish Dissent on Israel,” Emma Saltzberg, Jewish CurrentsThe Tribes of America by Paul Cowan

NorthStar Baptist Church Sermons
The Unproductive Fig Tree

NorthStar Baptist Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2024 39:48


Please join Pastor Matt Irving as we explore the Word of our Lord from Luke 13:1-9 on living a fruitful and productive life.

The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle Podcast With Oscar Camejo
Changing Unproductive Habits That Keep Holding You Back, Part 5 - Personal Development: Investing in Your Best Self

The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle Podcast With Oscar Camejo

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2024 36:46


Send us a textAre you struggling with negative thoughts about your health? Feeling overwhelmed by the lifestyle changes ahead? In this final episode of our series, Oscar shares his powerful journey from sitting in a hospital room, wearing size 3X clothing and feeling defeated, to becoming someone who inspires others on their health journey.This episode speaks to everyone who:Feels discouraged by setbacks in their diabetes managementStruggles with self-doubt about their ability to make lasting changesFeels overwhelmed by conflicting health informationNeeds motivation to push through physical and mental challengesWants to transform their health journey into personal growthKey Points DiscussedTransforming negative self-talk into positive actionThe power of continuous learning in building confidenceHow facing challenges builds mental and physical strengthThe importance of personal declarations in tough momentsConverting diagnosis into motivation for growthResourcesAccess the free Productivity Quadrant System: beatingdiabeteslifestyle.com/blog_____________________Connect With MeTo submit a question or join my mailing list, use the information below to connect with me. Join My Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beatingdiabeteslifestyle Web - www.beatingdiabeteslifestyle.com Email - hello@beatingdiabeteslifestyle.com Instagram - @beatingdiabeteslifestyle _____________________ ©2024 Oscar Camejo - The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle

The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle Podcast With Oscar Camejo
Changing Unproductive Habits That Keep Holding You Back, Part 4 - Time Management

The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle Podcast With Oscar Camejo

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 39:35


Send us a textDo you find yourself saying "I don't have time to exercise" or "I'm too busy to meal prep"? You're not alone. In this powerful episode, Oscar shares his journey from being overwhelmed by diabetes management to taking control of his time. If you're struggling to balance work, family, and health commitments, this episode is for you.Learn how Oscar transformed from spending hours on late-night TV and social media to creating time for his health, ultimately losing 80 pounds and reversing his type 2 diabetes. Discover practical strategies to find time for healthy habits, even with a busy schedule.This episode speaks to everyone who:Feels overwhelmed trying to fit diabetes management into daily lifeStruggles with consistent meal planning and exercise routinesGets caught in the cycle of "I'll start tomorrow"Finds it challenging to maintain work-life-health balanceNeeds practical solutions for making time for self-careResourcesAccess the free Productivity Quadrant System: beatingdiabeteslifestyle.com/blogNext episode: Personal Development _____________________Connect With MeTo submit a question or join my mailing list, use the information below to connect with me. Join My Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beatingdiabeteslifestyle Web - www.beatingdiabeteslifestyle.com Email - hello@beatingdiabeteslifestyle.com Instagram - @beatingdiabeteslifestyle _____________________ ©2024 Oscar Camejo - The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle

The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle Podcast With Oscar Camejo
Changing Unproductive Habits That Keep Holding You Back, Part 3 - Mental Focus

The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle Podcast With Oscar Camejo

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 46:33


Send us a textIn this episode of The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle podcast, Oscar Camejo explores the crucial role of mental focus in managing and reversing Type 2 diabetes. Drawing from personal experience and community stories, Oscar shares practical strategies for maintaining mental clarity and consistency in your health journey.Episode HighlightsUnderstanding the Mental Focus quadrant of the Productivity Quadrant SystemReal stories from community members about their diabetes management journeysHow physical activity connects to mental clarity and focusPractical solutions for common mental challenges in diabetes managementThe importance of breaking free from unproductive habits like excessive social media useKey TakeawaysMental focus is essential for consistent diabetes managementPhysical activity directly impacts mental clarity and decision-makingSocial media consumption can drain mental energy needed for health goalsSmall, consistent actions lead to significant transformationsHaving a support system is crucial for long-term successResources MentionedDownload the free Productivity Quadrant System at beatingdiabeteslifestyle.com/blog_____________________Connect With MeTo submit a question or join my mailing list, use the information below to connect with me. Join My Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beatingdiabeteslifestyle Web - www.beatingdiabeteslifestyle.com Email - hello@beatingdiabeteslifestyle.com Instagram - @beatingdiabeteslifestyle _____________________ ©2024 Oscar Camejo - The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle

Get Up And Glow
'It Girl' Guide: How to QUICKLY Get Out of an UNPRODUCTIVE RUT and Regain Focus Before 2025

Get Up And Glow

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2024 26:09


Feeling stuck in a rut and struggling to stay productive? In this episode, we're diving into quick, actionable strategies to break free from procrastination, boost your energy, and get back on track FAST. Whether you're dealing with low motivation, bad habits, or a chaotic routine, this is your ultimate guide to reset your mindset and rediscover your focus.

The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle Podcast With Oscar Camejo
Changing Unproductive Habits That Keep Holding You Back, Part 2 - Physical Health

The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle Podcast With Oscar Camejo

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 38:02


Send us a textIn this episode of The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle podcast, Oscar Camejo continues his series on breaking unproductive habits, focusing on the foundational quadrant of Physical Health from his Productivity Quadrant System.Learn how to break free from the habits holding back your health and productivity. Oscar shares his journey from a 268-pound Type 2 diabetes diagnosis to creating lasting lifestyle changes through simple, actionable steps.What You'll LearnWhy physical health is the foundation of productivity and energyHow poor sleep, irregular eating, and lack of movement impact your daily lifePractical strategies to improve sleep quality and establish a bedtime routineSimple meal planning tips to maintain consistent energyHow to start moving more without overwhelming yourselfKey Takeaways35% of U.S. adults get less than seven hours of sleep nightlySmall changes, like 10-minute daily walks, can lead to significant improvementsBreaking habits like late-night snacking starts with understanding your patternsResourcesAccess the free Productivity Quadrant System: beatingdiabeteslifestyle.com/blogNext episode: Mental Focus and clearing distractions_____________________Connect With MeTo submit a question or join my mailing list, use the information below to connect with me. Join My Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beatingdiabeteslifestyle Web - www.beatingdiabeteslifestyle.com Email - hello@beatingdiabeteslifestyle.com Instagram - @beatingdiabeteslifestyle _____________________ ©2024 Oscar Camejo - The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle

The Working With... Podcast
Don't Copy. Find Your Own Style.

The Working With... Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 13:26


This week, why you should not be copying other people's systems.  You can subscribe to this podcast on: Podbean | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | TUNEIN Links: Email Me | Twitter | Facebook | Website | Linkedin Get Your Copy Of Your Time, Your Way: Time Well Managed, Life Well Lived Subscribe to my Substack  Take The NEW COD Course The Working With… Weekly Newsletter Carl Pullein Learning Centre Carl's YouTube Channel Carl Pullein Coaching Programmes The Working With… Podcast Previous episodes page Script | 347 Hello, and welcome to episode 347 of the Your Time, Your Way Podcast. A podcast to answer all your questions about productivity, time management, self-development and goal planning. My name is Carl Pullein, and I am your host of this show. There is a lot of advice on managing your to-dos, organising your notes and controlling your calendar. And it can be tempting to copy whatever you have seen, believing if it worked for someone else, it must work for you.  Well, not so fast.  One thing I've learned from coaching hundreds of people is that no individual is the same. We think differently, have different jobs, and have different family lives and interests.  One example is Tiago Forte's PARA method. It's a great way to organise your notes, and many people swear by it. However, it never worked for me. I'm a goal-orientated person. Goals motivate me. I also define Areas of Focus differently from how Tiago defines an area.  This is why I settled on GAPRA (Goals, Areas of Focus, Projects, Resources and Archive.) This does not mean that PARA does not work. It works, for some people. Similarly, I have coaching clients who find GAPRA works better. It all depends on how you think, like to organise things and do your work.  So, what can you do with so much conflicting advice? How can you find the methods for you? Well, before I get to that, let me hand you over to the Mystery Podcast Voice for this week's question.  This week's question comes from Frank. Frank asks, hi Carl. I've been a life-long follower of productivity systems and have struggled to find a system that works for me. How would you advise someone to find a way that works for them? Hi Frank, thank you for your question.  Around 20 years ago, I began my career as an English teacher in Korea.  I had come from working a typical 9 til 5 office job and suddenly I was on the other side of the world, working from 6:30 am to 12:00 pm and 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. It was tough.  I'm not a natural morning person—never have been—so waking up at 5:00 am was a shock to my system.  It wasn't long before I began taking naps. I would get home at 12:30, and go straight back to bed for two hours.  For the next ten years, that's what I continued to do.  I had learned about the power of taking naps from none other than Winston Churchill. He believed that if you took a solid 90 minute nap every afternoon you would be able to get at least a day and half's worth of work done in a day.  He wasn't wrong. By taking an afternoon nap I found I was full of energy when teaching in the evening and was able to spend an hour preparing for my next day's classes when I got home in the evening.  Yet, I knew Churchill took his naps between 3:30 pm and 5:00 pm. That didn't work for me. So I adapted it to work better for me.  Likewise, back in 2016 or so, I read Robin Sharma's brilliant 5 AM Club book. I was sold. I thought, okay, let's give this a try.  For those of you not familiar with the 5 AM Club, this is where you wake up at 5:00 AM and do twenty minutes of exercise, then 20 minutes planning and finally 20 minutes of learning. It's solid way to begin your day.  Yet, I had a problem. I've never been comfortable exercising in the morning. So, I adapted it. I did twenty minutes journal writing, then ten minutes planning the day and finally studied Korean for thirty minutes.  And it worked. I was consistent for around eighteen months and I loved it.  But then I hit a problem. My coaching business began taking off and I was doing coaching calls late at night—sometimes not finishing until midnight. This meant I was trying to survive on four or five hours of sleep. Not a good thing if you want to be productive. It then occurred to me, the “secret” to the 5 am club is not waking up at 5 am. It's what you do immediately on waking up that matters.  Today, I wake up around 8:00 am, and start my day with a solid set of morning routines that include journal writing, some stretches and learning my email inbox. It works perfect for me. It sets me up for mostly productive days.  And that's the key point. Whatever you learn about productivity, time management and living life doesn't have to be followed exactly as described. We all live different lives and it can be modified to better work for you.  However, there are a few caveats here. The first is you will not be able to break basic principles.  For instance, if you want a solid way to manage your life, you will need to collect stuff into a trusted place and not rely on your head to remember things. You will then need to spend a little time organising what you collected and finally, you need to do the work.  Yet, how you collect things and where you collect them is entirely up to you. You could use a pencil and notebook, or a sophisticated task management system. Both work.  Another principle I see people trying to break is scheduling far more than the number of hours in the day will allow.  You get 24 hours a day. That's not going to change. The only variable you have is what you do in the time you have.  This is not as simple as you may think. Sure, it's easy to schedule seven hours of sleep, an hour for a gym session, four hours for deep work, another three hours for spending with your family and an hour for dealing with your communications and further hour for learning.  All that looks great on a calendar. But what if you didn't sleep well, you woke up with the start of a heavy cold and had a fight with your teenage daughter?  Yep, that's real life hitting you in the face.  Now, hopefully that's not going to happen to you every day, but events will always get in the way of your perfectly planned day.  It's rare to see any kind of time management or productivity system building in buffer time. Yet, buffer time—time you keep free for the unexpected—is critical if you are to avoid becoming overwhelmed.  One way you can approach the day is to treat it as a puzzle: Here are the twenty-four hours you have. That's your constraint. Here's a list of things you need to do or attend in those twenty-fours hours, now how are you going to fit everything in?  Now, it could be that I am weird, but I love solving this puzzle every day. I love it so much I do it the day before.  First, I look at my confirmed appointments—these are the fixed stakes in the ground. They help to give my day a little structure. Then, I look at my tasks for that day. Where can I fit these in?  It's important to know your own natural biorhythms here. When are most likely to be focused? Perhaps you find focusing on deep work in the morning easier than trying to do in the afternoon. If that's the case, then try to protect two hours in the morning for dedicated focused work.  I should say at this point, every productive person I've come across does this. They protect time each day for their most important work. Authors, CEOs, top salespeople, the most successful lawyers and Olympic athletes.  The difference is no matter where they are in the command chain, they are ruthless about protecting time each day for their critical work.  Unproductive, stressed out and exhausted people don't do this. They don't protect time. Instead, they have a false belief that they have to be available all the time for their customers and bosses. Well, good luck with that approach. It doesn't work, never has, and never will.  I remember a sales training session I was on, and the trainer was a former top salesperson—I believe he was formerly the number one car salesperson in the country.  He told us, we could call him at any time if we needed help. But, not before 11 am. He would not answer his phone before 11 am.  When asked why, he explained he needed those two hours in the morning to do his follow ups, and contact his customers who were due to change their car in the next three months and make sure he had appointments scheduled for the rest of the day.  I suspect this was why he was the number one salesperson. He understood how to solve the daily puzzle.  Another area that can disrupt you overall productivity is the tools you use.  There are a lot of fantastic time management and productivity tools available to us today. Many promise the impossible, but ultimately, it will always come down to how you solve the daily puzzle. In that respect, no tool will help you beyond a calendar and a list of tasks that need to be done.  I get questions every day from people asking me if it's possible to do this or that thing. What they are really asking me is “how do I complicate things?”  Let's be clear, all you need to know each day is what appointments you have and when and what your critical must do tasks for the day are.  Once you know this and you know you have sufficient time to complete everything, you're good to go.  The more organising you do, the more lists you create and the more tools you use, the less time you have to get on and do the work.  I mentioned Tiago Forte's PARA method earlier, and I remember the popularity of this when Tiago launched his book on the subject. There was a frenzy and YouTube lit u with people doing videos on how to set up this notes app or that one with the PARA method.  I could see immediately why it was so popular. It was another way to reorganise things. It gave people something to play with. In other words it gave people an excuse not to do their work.  PARA is great, but it's not going to make you more productive or better at managing time. I use Evernote and it's a complete mess. When I need something, I use Evernote's powerful search.  Whether I'm looking for a client note, a reference to an idea I had several years ago or my book notes from a book I've read on Kindle, all I need do is type a keyword, a date range or person's name and in less than a second I have the information in front of me.  I could spend hours each week keeping my notes up to date, summarised and organised, or I can rely on search and give me those hours to get my work done. I know what I choose.  Over the last three or four months, Todoist has introduced a calendar and start and due dates. I use neither. They don't help me get my work done and both of those features just add more complexity to what should be a simple list.  You don't need to use all the features an app has. Use the ones that help you to focus on your work and leave alone the ones that add more organising work.  I hope that has helped, Frank. Thank you for your question.  And thank you to you too for listening. It just remains for me to wish you all a very very productive week. 

The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle Podcast With Oscar Camejo
Changing Unproductive Habits That Keep Holding You Back

The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle Podcast With Oscar Camejo

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 33:46


In this episode of the Beating Diabetes Lifestyle podcast, Oscar explores the unproductive habits that keep many of us stuck, unable to reach our health and wellness goals. With the new year approaching, it's the perfect time to break the cycle and start building a productive lifestyle that lasts. Oscar introduces the Productivity Quadrant System, a practical, balanced approach to tackling counterproductive habits in four key areas: Physical Health, Mental Focus, Time Management, and Personal Development.Drawing from his personal journey of losing weight, managing type 2 diabetes, and overcoming his own unproductive habits, Oscar shares relatable insights and actionable tips that can help you make steady, meaningful progress. This episode is perfect for anyone looking to make real changes to their health and wellbeing by focusing on productivity, one habit at a time.In This Episode, You'll Learn:A simple, practical definition of productivity that will inspire you to take meaningful steps toward your goals.Oscar's personal story of transformation, from being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at 268 pounds to building a healthier lifestyle through small, consistent changes.How the Productivity Quadrant System can help you create a balanced approach to productivity by focusing on four areas: Physical Health, Mental Focus, Time Management, and Personal Development.Twelve common habits that may be holding you back, and practical tips to start replacing them with healthier ones.How to take a ‘one step at a time' approach to avoid feeling overwhelmed and stay on track with your progress.Download Your Free Guide:Ready to put these ideas into action? Check out the show notes for a link to the blog post, where you can download a free, printable version of the Productivity Quadrant System. It's a handy tool to help you stay focused on building productive habits that support your health and wellness goals. You can also access it on my website at beatingdiabeteslifestyle.com/blog._____________________Connect With MeTo submit a question or join my mailing list, use the information below to connect with me. Join My Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/beatingdiabeteslifestyle Web - www.beatingdiabeteslifestyle.com Email - hello@beatingdiabeteslifestyle.com Instagram - @beatingdiabeteslifestyle _____________________ ©2024 Oscar Camejo - The Beating Diabetes Lifestyle

Be Unmessablewith: The Podcast hosted by Josselyne Herman-Saccio

In this episode I discuss the value of being unproductive.  HUH?? That's right.  Time to do nothing can prove to be very recharging. I discuss the counterproductive nature of “scheduling time to recharge and I instead created a new lens through which to re-fuel–calling this process  unproductive time.   This makes a huge difference in altering the nervous system and shifts to a “being” mode that settles the space and creates a unique peace of mind. Free Gift: From Burnout to Unmessblewith with Josselyne and  Dr. Sundra Ryce Hardy Connect With Me ⁠Website: beunmessablewith.com⁠ ⁠Instagram: @beunmessablewith⁠ ⁠Linkedin⁠ ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Email⁠

The Quote of the Day Show | Daily Motivational Talks
1990 | Dan Kennedy: “If You Are Unfocused, You are Unproductive.”

The Quote of the Day Show | Daily Motivational Talks

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 6:36


Having trouble staying focused? On today's episode, Dan Kennedy asks if you're in a success environment, or one that's setting you up for failure and low productivity. Source: Dan Kennedy - Time Management & Successful EnvironmentsHosted by Sean CroxtonFollow me on Instagram

Work On Your Game: Discipline, Confidence & Mental Toughness For Sports, Business & Life | Mental Health & Mindset

Feeling trapped in a cycle despite your efforts? Let's uncover why. It's not about lacking knowledge; it's false beliefs holding us back. Plus, those pesky habits? We'll tackle them head-on. Join me to break free and unleash your potential. Tune in and let's rewrite the script together. Show Notes: [03:45]#1 False beliefs. [11:15]#2 Unproductive habits. [18:07]#3 Mental lethargy. [22:19] Recap Episodes Mentioned: 2918: 3 Ways To Condition Your Subconscious Mind — Next Steps: Text Dre Baldwin: Text Dre at 1.305.384.6894 (or go to http://www.DreAllDay.com/Text) Work On Your Game University: http://www.WorkOnYourGameUniversity.com  Sponsor: AG1 by Athletic Greens: http://drinkAG1.com/WORKONYOURGAME  Get Dre's Emails FREE:  Http://WorkOnMyGame.com  Free Audiobooks:  The Third Day: http://www.ThirdDayBook.com/audible The Mirror Of Motivation: http://www.MirrorOfMotivation.com/audible Get The Free Books: The Third Day: http://ThirdDayBook.com  The Mirror Of Motivation: http://MirrorOfMotivation.com The Overseas Basketball Blueprint: http://BallOverseas.com  Basketball: How To Play As Well As You Practice: http://HoopHandbook.com/Free  Donate:  CashApp: http://Cash.app/$DreBaldwin  PayPal: http://PayPal.me/DreAllDay  Be sure to Subscribe to have each new episode sent directly to you daily! If you're enjoying Work On Your Game, please Review the show and let us know!  Dre on social media: Instagram [http://instagram.com/DreBaldwin] Facebook [http://Facebook.com/WorkOnYourGameUniversity] Twitter / X [http://X.com/DreAllDay] YouTube [http://youtube.com/dreupt]  Facebook Business Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/6figuresandgrowing/  All Episodes + FULL Work On Your Game Podcast archive at:  http://WorkOnYourGamePodcast.com

The Social Dentist - Dr. Yazdan
Episode 253 - Feeling Unproductive When You're Not Working

The Social Dentist - Dr. Yazdan

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 10:27


In this episode of The Social Dentist, Dr. Desiree Yazdan has advice specifically for parents, but also for people who feel spread thin or pulled in multiple directions. She wants to help people who feel guilty when they aren't working and end up thinking about work when they intended to spend quality time with someone. You don't want to miss the 4:00 mark where Dr. Yazdan says, “I'm being productive for my future.” You'll want to hear what she means by that. It could change your outlook on how you spend your time. She doesn't stop there. Dr. Yazdan has several pieces of advice that will help you with time management. If you've been feeling guilty no matter whether you're working or spending time with loved ones, listen to this episode right now, so you can start enjoying your time off from work. Join Grow With The Gram: https://dryazdan.lpages.co/joingwtg Watch Dr. Yazdan's Make More Money Video - www.dryazdancoaching.com/mdm Sign up for Dr. Yazdan's Free Masterclass, Instagram Patients - www.dryazdan.com/newpatients Join Dr. Yazdan's Coaching Waitlist - www.dryazdancoaching.com/waitlist Schedule a Free Consult with Dr. Yazdan - http://dryazdancoaching.com/consult Sign up for Dr. Yazdan's Newsletter - https://dryazdan.com/email Follow Dr. Yazdan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dryazdan/ Follow Dr. Yazdan on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrDYazdan/

The Late-Round Podcast
869: Bailing on Unproductive Rookies

The Late-Round Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 18:54


Years ago, JJ did a Late-Round Podcast episode on the topic of trading away second-year players after they performed below expectation as rookies. He brings it back on Episode 869 with a focus on his Year 2 Model. Is now that time to bail on Jaxon Smith-Njigba?  Sign up on Underdog now and use promo code LATEROUND for a deposit match up to $100: https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-late-round-ff Purchase the Late-Round Prospect Guide: http://www.lateround.com/  

The NPR Politics Podcast
Happy Holidays From A Fairly Unproductive Congress

The NPR Politics Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 23:04


Lawmakers presided over one of the most fruitless sessions in legislative history this year — and there's still a lot left on their plate to tackle in 2024. What remains on the to-do list?Plus, a new poll from NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist reveals attitudes toward immigration and abortion, & a famous figure enters the public domain. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political correspondent Susan Davis, congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This episode was edited by Erica Morrison. It was produced by Jeongyoon Han and Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Unlock access to this and other bonus content by supporting The NPR Politics Podcast+. Sign up via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Connect:Email the show at nprpolitics@npr.orgJoin the NPR Politics Podcast Facebook Group.Subscribe to the NPR Politics Newsletter.

The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance
5 Tips To Be More Focused - 1018

The Chalene Show | Diet, Fitness & Life Balance

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2023 37:29


Do you feel constantly distracted? Unproductive? Or at the end of a really busy day you still feel like nothing got done? In this episode of The Chalene Show Podcast, Chalene Johnson dives deep into the subject that affects us all: the struggle with distractions and their negative impact on our ability to focus and be productive. Drawing from personal experiences and expert insights from Brian Tracy's life-changing book "Eat That Frog," Chalene lays down 5 actionable strategies to conquer distractions and optimize productivity. You will understand how distractions not only rob you of productivity but also negatively affect your relationships, self-esteem, and even your safety, the psychology behind distractions, and the power of time-blocking. Learn how to manage your impulses and redirect your focus using the 'When-Then' strategy.  Get practical tips on using physical reminders and timers, how to set boundaries with your smartphone.  Don't miss this eye-opening episode that is packed with actionable tips and strategies to help you achieve your true potential by mastering the art of focus and productivity. Perfect for anyone who feels overwhelmed by distractions, including those dealing with focus challenges like ADHD. Watch this episode on YouTube!   Links from today's episode:  Check Out the Book Eat That Frog  Timer Check out the Push Journals and Notebooks!! Go to PushJournal.com Past Related Episodes Habit stacking YouTube Listen   Join me on Patreon 7 Days for FREE!! THE ULTIMATE show for Lifers who want insider-girlfriend-relatable content. In other words, lots more tea! Go to http://chalene.com/more   Thank you to our show sponsor Blissy! Sleep better with Blissy and use CHALENE to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/CHALENE   Thank you to our sponsor Talkspace!! Go to  Talkspace.com/chalene and get $80 off your first month.   Thank you to our show sponsors!! Go to GreenChef.com/60CHALENE  and use code 60CHALENE to get 60% off plus free shipping   We would love to hear from you! Leave your questions or messages for Chalene RIGHT HERE   To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to thechaleneshow@gmail.com and mention The Chalene Show   Join our awesome PodSquad on Facebook here!    Sign Up For MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER     Links You May Want to Check out: Subscribe to Subscribe to Build Your Tribe!!!  Check out Bret's Course Money Matters 101 at Chalene.com/moneymatters Be sure to check out the Push Journals and Notebooks!! Go to PushJournal.com Join Phase it Up and start creating healthier habits, it isn't like other diets or programs! PhaseItUp.com Join the InstaClubHub to go deep in learning all the latest tips and strategies to Instagram growth and engagement! InstaClubHub.com Check out all the Discounts and some of Chalene's favorite things at Chalene.com/Deals Send Chalene a text message at  (619) 500-4819   Connect with me on your fav social platform: Instagram: www.Instagram.com/ChaleneJohnson    Facebook: www.Facebook.com/Chalene    TikTok: @chaleneOfficial Twitter: www.Twitter.com/ChaleneJohnson   Be sure you are subscribed to this podcast to automatically receive your episodes!!!    Get episode show notes here: www.chalenejohnson.com/podcast    Hey! Send me a tweet & tell me what you think about the show! (Use the Hashtag) #The Chalene Show so I know you're a homie! XOXO Chalene