Tag Archives: productivity

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Boost Your Productivity with Work-Block Allocations

Lately, I’ve been experimenting with how I structure my day.  I’ve been trying to align specific tasks with highs and lows in my energy.   And I’ve finally arrived at a structure that’s working really well for me.   It …
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Freeing Up Valuable Time by Outsourcing Some of Your Personal Tasks

Some business tasks take up a lot of time. Things like bookkeeping, proofreading and transcription services, for example. These tasks take time to perform. We often don’t enjoy them. And we’re sometimes not very good at them. And …
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#187: A Systematic Way to Tackle Overwhelm

Most of us have too much to do in too little time. We feel overwhelmed. So, we look for solutions. And when we do, we often turn to the latest tools, gadgets and apps as a way …
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#185: How to Overcome Procrastination as a Writer

Here’s a scenario for you: You have a client deliverable that’s due in three days. You were given the project two weeks ago. But you haven’t dived into it yet. Yes, you’ve been busy. But in truth, if …
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How to Combat Project Fatigue

See if this sounds familiar. You’re working on a client assignment and you’re enjoying the work for the first three-quarters of the project. But by the time you get to the last quarter, you couldn’t be more …
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#166: How to Be More Productive (and Creative) in a World Filled with Distractions

Maintaining a high level of productivity is one of the top three challenges my coaching clients face. That’s why we’ve touched on this subject so many times over the past 18 months. NY Times Bestselling author Denise …
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#164: Getting Your Most Important Things Done Every Week without All the Stress and Drama

One of the key things I focus on with many of my coaching clients is productivity. You could have great clients that pay you high fees. But if you can’t get control over your week, you’re …
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How to Get Your ‘Someday’ Items Done (and Done Consistently)

Do you have a list of things you really want to get done — or habits you want to start — but you just can’t seem to find the time? Maybe it’s launching your newsletter. Or …
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#150: What Do You Do When You Have TOO Much Work?

Say you can handle about 25 hours of work per week. But your best client suddenly needs your help with a major product launch. And two new clients just hired you to work on some big …
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3 Things You Can Do NOW for an Awesome 2018

Now that the New Year’s streamers and party hats have been put away, it’s time to start thinking about what you can do now to make 2018 an awesome year for your business. I’m going to …
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#135: NY Times Bestselling Author Denise Kiernan on Maintaining High Productivity, Establishing Writing Rituals and Making a Living as a Full-Time Author

Many writers and copywriters I work with are also aspiring authors. They’re either working on a novel on their spare time. Or they have a book idea they’d love to develop further. And some, like Denise Kiernan, …
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How I Stay Comfortable (and Focused) Throughout the Day

You can’t do your best work if you’re uncomfortable. It’s hard to focus if the temperature’s not right. Or you’re wearing the wrong clothes. Or your back is bothering you. And when you can’t focus, your writing …
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#118: Productivity for Creative People

If you struggle with productivity, this episode is for you. First of all, you’re not alone. Productivity is a big challenge for creative professionals. Working from home means that you’re exposed to a ridiculous number of …
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