The Productive Woman

Writer and marketing professional Maia Olson of Smile Software shares time-saving tips and the productivity tools that help her balance personal and professional commitments.

Our emotions can affect our productivity, for good or bad. When you're in a "funk," what can you do to address it and get back to getting things done?

Join Julie Sheranosher, a time hacker from Israel, and Priscille Livenais, a productivity blogger from France, as they tackle the universal issue of clutter. They explore how decluttering can free our minds and improve productivity, sharing insights on cultural views of accumulation and identity. The conversation dives into personal experiences with minimalism and the joy of mindful decluttering, encouraging listeners to focus on meaningful relationships over material items. Practical strategies for creating organized spaces are also highlighted.

Bridgit Danner, a women's wellness expert and founder of Women's Collaborative Wellness, shares invaluable insights on developing healthy habits to boost productivity. She emphasizes the importance of morning routines, meditation, and yoga for sustained energy. Bridgit discusses overcoming information overload with mindful breaks and effective time management tools. The conversation highlights the link between physical health and productivity, advocating for mindful eating and support from health professionals. She also announces an upcoming wellness summit tailored for women.

If I had only 30 minutes to share the most important productivity tips I know, these 5 principles are what I would share--the principles and strategies that help me become and stay productive, and some of the tools I use for each.

I think you'll enjoy my conversation with wife, mom, editor, and podcaster Emily Prokop, who shares how attention deficit (ADHD) affects her as an adult, and the tools and techniques she uses to stay on task and accomplish the things that matter to her.

Discover the vital role of focus in achieving personal goals and enhancing productivity. The discussion highlights the epidemic of distraction in our lives, emphasizing how multitasking harms cognitive abilities. Learn psychological insights into how attention shapes our identities and experiences, particularly in parenting. The speaker shares practical strategies to improve focus, such as mindfulness techniques and environmental adjustments, to better manage technology distractions.

Returning to a full-time job after maternity leave isn’t like going back to work after a vacation. Being both a new mom and a busy professional takes a lot of planning and, ideally, support both at home and at work.

We all have those times in our life when we feel like we just can’t get ahead. Even when it's the result of a legitimate life crisis, it’s still easy to beat ourselves up for not accomplishing all we want to do. Sometimes, circumstances are such that we simply need to go into "survival mode" — doing the bare minimum it takes to get through the days with some semblance of peace until this season in our lives passes.

Creative entrepreneur, author, and business coach Jennifer Lee shares her approach to managing a multi-faceted life, maintaining both productivity and joy.