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The #1 To-Do list Mistake with Tanya Dalton | Clutterbug Podcast # 260

Feb 3, 2025

Tanya Dalton, a best-selling author and productivity expert, shares insights on redefining productivity beyond mere busyness. She stresses the importance of identifying your 'North Star' to prioritize what truly matters in life. Tanya introduces her CLEAR method for filtering tasks and offers tips for breaking down big goals into small, manageable steps. She argues that decluttering not only organizes your space but also enhances mental clarity. Her new book, Purposeful Productivity, provides a 60-day guide to aligning daily actions with your core values.

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Quick takeaways

True productivity prioritizes meaningful tasks over mere busyness, emphasizing quality accomplishments rather than just checking off a to-do list.

Identifying your North Star and applying the CLEAR method helps in setting boundaries and prioritizing commitments aligned with personal goals.

Deep dives

Understanding Productivity vs. Busyness

Productivity is fundamentally different from busyness, as it emphasizes the importance of focusing on meaningful tasks rather than filling the day with numerous activities. Many people conflate checking off items on a to-do list with being productive, which can lead to feelings of exhaustion and dissatisfaction. Recognizing that true productivity means doing what matters most can help individuals center their efforts on significant goals rather than mere busyness. The concept of quality over quantity is essential, suggesting that accomplishing a few vital tasks is often more beneficial than many trivial ones.

Intro

3min

Finding Your North Star

11min

Finding Joy in Fitness and Comfort

4min

Purposeful Productivity: Achieving Goals in Small Steps

16min

Daily Intentions for Purposeful Living

5min

Transforming Habitual Chaos into Calm

9min

Building Productive Habits with Daily Prompts

2min

Are you busy or truly productive?

In this week's episode, Tanya Dalton, best selling author and productivity expert, redefines what it means to be productive. Discover how to identify your "North Star", prioritize what truly matters, and set boundaries that truly matters that protect your time and energy. Tanya shares her CLEAR method to filter tasks and commitments, tips to break down big goals into manageable steps and how small, purposeful actions can lead to lasting habits. Plus, learn why decluttering your home can free your mind and fuel your productivity.

Tanya also introduces her new book, Purposeful Productivity, which offers a 60-day guide to creating a life centred on your goals and values. Whether you're overwhelmed by your to-do list or struggling to say no, this episode will inspire you to embrace intentional living. You won't want to miss this amazing and inspiring episode!

Learn more about Tanya Dalton: https://tanyadalton.com/

Order Tanya's new Book, Purposeful Productivity: https://www.amazon.ca/Purposeful-Productivity-Multiply-Your-Happiness/dp/1400346622

Follow Tanya on Social Media: https://tanyadalton.com/social-media-manifesto/

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