The Productive Woman

Don't think of yourself as creative? This week we’ll talk about creativity and where it fits into our lives as women who care about productivity and making lives that matter.

This week we’ll talk about doing a meaningful reset as we head into the last quarter of the year and the coming holiday season.

This week's episode is a refresher on the causes and effects of stress, as well as some techniques for minimizing its negative impact on our lives and our productivity.

There are good reasons to choose quality over quantity--but sometimes quantity matters too. This week we’re talking about evaluating quality versus quantity in various areas of our productive lives.

There are many reasons why we put off doing certain things, and many times those reasons seem to make sense. This week I'm encouraging us all to rethink those reasons, and suggesting that maybe we don't wait.

We can improve our productivity by asking the right questions of ourselves.

Looking for a good read to help you on your productivity journey? This week I’m sharing 8 books I recommend and why I think they’re worth reading.

Is your productivity system still working for you? This week we talk about evaluating and tweaking our productivity system to make sure it's helping us in our quest to make a life that matters.

Being a productive woman doesn't mean doing all the things all the time. Meaningful productivity--making a life that matters requires us to consider -- when is enough enough?

Whether or not school is a part of your current life, the end of summer feels like a time of transition, which makes it a great time to pause and consider intentional changes to make this next season a productive one.

This week I’m sharing some favorite productivity advice and tools & how I use them to make the most of my time. I'd love to hear your recommendations, too.

This week we're talking about common productivity advice that might or might not work for you--and ideas for how you can modify it to meet your needs.

No matter how much we love our life, sometimes our commitments and obligations (and our thoughts) can weigh us down. This week we're considering ways we can lighten our load and make our days more manageable and enjoyable

In this latest episode of our recurring Productive Reading series, I share my favorite quotes and key takeaways from TV news anchor and YouTuber Dominique Sachse's new book, Life Makeover.

This week we discuss the importance of taking time for an effective mid-year review and how it can benefit us throughout the rest of 2022.

By taking even small actions in our home, our workplace, and our local community, we can make a difference in the world. This week we're looking at some ways to do that.

Planning is an important part of a productive life and a frequent topic of discussion on this podcast. Sometimes, though, we just need to do the next thing.

When routines turn to monotony, it can derail our productivity. Let's talk about some ways we can overcome the monotony, reengage, and stay productive

What is a productive use of time? This week we're looking at that question and offering some suggestions about how to use our time more productively.

Words matter--especially the words we say to ourselves. We can retrain our thinking in more productive directions by adopting personal mantras.

This week I'm sharing thoughts from my personal manifesto for living a meaningfully productive life--a life that matters as I define it.

What do we do when life feels monotonous and predictable and our work becomes drudgery? Let's consider ways to renew our energy and enthusiasm.

This week I'm sharing some of the things I've learned from my own daughters about the qualities we need in order to make a life that matters.

This week we're looking at productivity by the numbers--including some numbers-based tools and techniques that can help boost our productivity.

What do we do when life throws a monkey wrench into our carefully designed plans? We're looking at how to deal with unexpected disruptions.

This week we're looking at practical ways to create a to-do list that actually helps make sure you get the things done that matter most to you.

Dream big? Yes! This week we're talking about how we can achieve big dreams by taking small actions consistently.

Whether you work for yourself or for a company, workplace productivity is as important as productivity in our home. This week we're considering some ways to maintain your motivation and stay productive in your job.

Making good use of our time, energy, and attention is essential to a meaningfully productive life.

Whatever the reason, when life gets out of control, this simple reset process might just help you regain a sense of control and confidence.

This week I’m sharing some thought-provoking ideas from books I’m reading that inspire and motivate me to think differently about life and productivity.

Productivity problem areas? This week I share my current top 4, along with some plans to "fix" them! Maybe some of the tips I found will help you, too.

This week we're looking at ways to keep our worry and anxiety under control and our minds serene and focused.

Time to rest and recharge is an essential component of a productive life. This week we discuss how to make the most of time off.

In this week's episode, we continue our conversation about getting organized, this time looking specifically our time and how we can better use it.

Getting organized brings big productivity benefits. This week we consider some tips for getting our space and stuff organized.

Coming out of my January podcasting sabbatical, I'm sharing 6 simple ways we can make this year better than last year.

This week we're looking at a simple process for setting meaningful goals for the coming year.

This week we look at one way to conduct a year-end review that can lay the foundation for setting meaningful goals for the coming year.

Before we dig into setting ambitious goals for the next year, let's lay a foundation by identifying our primary values and the principles we live by.

These last few weeks of the year are a great time to clear out some clutter--physical & mental--and make space for good things in the new year!

Looking for some gift ideas (or productivity tools for yourself)? Here are a few I can recommend!

The Thanksgiving holiday is a great time to remember the ways giving thanks contributes to a meaningfully productive life.

"No"vember is a great time to think about when to say no, when to say yes, and how getting it right contributes to a meaningfully productive life.

It's nearly the end of the year (if you can believe it). Let's look at a few things we can do in the coming weeks to end the year on a productive note and set ourselves up for a successful 2022.

Have you ever gone on a retreat? This week we're talking about how taking a step back can help us move forward toward more productive lives.

An organized closet and a functional wardrobe can be a part of our meaningfully productive life. This week Geralin Thomas and I talk about building a wardrobe that is versatile, organized, and stress-free.

Other people's thoughts and writings can provide inspiration for our own meaningfully productive lives.

Sometimes spending money on the right tools and carefully chosen resources can buy back time for what matters most.

This week we're talking about ways to overcome some of the most common (and frustrating) obstacles to our productivity.