Mridu Parikh and Waking Up With a Plan

This week’s guest quite literally puts the pro in productivity!

She’s an official productivity coach, a self-declared recovering perfectionist, and a calendaring enthusiast (more on that later!).

Mridu Parikh is the founder of Life Is Organized, an initiative that teaches women in business to “wake up with a plan”. Her mission is to help them fulfill their demands, set clear boundaries, and eliminate distractions — all while being in control of their intention and attention.

For anyone looking to exchange their burnout for ease, she’s the woman to turn to.

She’s all about using systemization as a tool to achieve the freedom you deserve — while making sure that you’re still getting everything done!

However, her journey from being a client services employee in New York to finally finding her calling as a full-time productivity coach was not without its bumps. 

Like many of us, she experienced burnout, felt dissatisfied with the cards handed to her, and tried several career options before she found the path she was destined for (ALL while raising a family!). 

In this week’s episode, she takes us through her journey, shares her coaching process, and discusses all things productivity for women.

We’ve got a powerhouse episode this week, and here’s what you can expect:

• Mridu’s 4-step strategy to building a productive life
• Finding (or customizing) an organization system that works for you 
• How setting necessary boundaries at work can set you free
• Mridu’s take on Inbox Zero and (not) using your email as a to-do list
• How calendaring can help register intentionality and give your mind a break
• Incorporating the productivity ethos into business tools without constantly being on the job
• The need to role-model rest for your kids as a working woman
• A classic tip that’ll help you pull through when you’re so stressed that you “just don’t know what to do”

Mridu’s insights are so sharp and relatable that you’ll find yourself reaching for your nearest journal to take notes. 

This episode will leave you feeling energetic, optimistic, and prepared to up your productivity game in a matter of minutes. So settle in, and let the inspiration wash over you!

Resources:

• Mridu’s Website, Life Is Organized
• Mridu’s Podcast, Productivity On Purpose
• 21 Killer Hacks To Stop Feeling Overwhelmed
• Trader Joe’s Hold the Cone
• Evernote

This week’s Joy: 

Mridu’s sweet tooth led her to her current joy - Trader Joe’s Mini Hold the Cone. It’s her “efficient”, quick, and guilt-free night snack and makes for the perfect treat!

This week’s Hustle: 

Mridu is celebrating her 10 year anniversary of using Evernote! It’s the perfect organizational tool and helps her stay on top of everything, from work to her travel plans. 

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