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The Best Productivity Strategies in a Moment of Crisis with Tessa Sanders

Mar 24, 2025

Tessa Sanders, a productivity expert and contributor to The 5 AM Miracle Podcast, shares invaluable strategies for managing overwhelm during crises. She emphasizes the importance of planning and reflection, while debunking common productivity traps. Tessa discusses how to prioritize significant tasks and the benefits of structured time blocking. She also highlights creating focused work periods to minimize distractions and underscores balancing productivity with rest. Tune in for practical advice on navigating chaos and enhancing overall productivity!

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Tessa Sanders

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Quick takeaways

Recognizing that not all tasks can be prioritized equally is crucial for regaining control during overwhelming moments of crisis.

Carving out focus blocks of time to plan and assess priorities helps improve efficiency and minimize stress in chaotic situations.

Utilizing productivity tools and systems to visualize tasks can significantly enhance order and effectiveness during busy periods and crises.

Deep dives

Understanding Overwhelm

Overwhelm often arises when multiple projects converge simultaneously, creating stress for individuals trying to manage competing priorities. This situation can be exacerbated by perfectionist tendencies, where the pressure to excel across all tasks leads to burnout. Recognizing that an impossible number of tasks cannot all be prioritized equally is vital for regaining control and avoiding feelings of inadequacy. Acknowledging the circumstances that led to this crisis, whether self-imposed or due to external demands, is the first step towards implementing solutions.

Intro

4min

Navigating Overwhelm: Strategies for Productivity

12min

Navigating Productivity Traps in a Busy World

5min

Navigating Crisis: Actionable Strategies for Productivity

2min

Navigating Productivity in Crisis

14min

Maximizing Focus and Productivity through FBots

4min

Mastering Time Management to Combat Overwhelm

12min

Embracing Seasons of Productivity and Planning for Future Challenges

2min

Episode Summary

I chat with my wife Tessa about the best productivity strategies to leverage in a moment of crisis. Chaos is coming. Are you ready?

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