Productive Not Busy Podcast

When it comes to running your own business, there’s always something productive you can be doing. But some days, you may find it difficult to get into your normal work rhythm. You may feel distracted and struggle to focus on your tasks. You may experience headaches or dizziness. You might also be feeling fatigued. Instead of giving up and watching Netflix for the next few hours, it can helpful to...

The pervasive perception of negotiation in the West is more negative than it is in most other places in the world. We imagine men screaming at each other across a boardroom table, spittle flying. But that’s not what negotiation really looks like if you are doing it right. The goal of negotiation is for both parties to get what they want. The aim is to reach a win-win. There are several misconcepti...

Children are absolutely fearless. If you ever doubt this fact, then spend some time on a playground, and you’ll see exactly what’s meant by this statement. They jump into play, enlisting the help of perfect strangers for companionship and to meet their goals. They climb and run and jump, frequently with unbridled enthusiasm that adults come to envy.  We’re actually born with confidence. Sadly, thi...

For most people, this is one of the more challenging aspects of life. We set goals  with enthusiasm, and energetically take action to achieve them. Everything looks  great, for a while. Then it happens. The setback. We’ve been stalled out, and  suddenly have no idea what to do next. Things come grinding to a halt, and the  world feels like it’s coming to an end. But to a particular personality typ...

Some people equate financial success with abundance. Having enough money is a significant part of abundance, but there’s much more to it. Abundance is a mindset and a belief system. It’s a way of viewing the world, the people in it, and yourself. It’s making the decision to believe that the universe will provide, as long as you hold up your end of the bargain. You can be wealthy and be alone. You...

Discover the steps in the solution focused model and ways to apply it to  your daily life. The process lends itself to  most issues and the more you apply it  the easier it is to use.  Using questions to identify details, you're  guided step-by-step to think through  your experiences and draw from your  repertoire of strengths to address the  challenge.  The result is less time focused on the  man...

Use this amazing tactic to grow your business super fast, by leveraging your raving Advocates and super fans and leveraging and borrowing Their audience on social media! There's a tons of ways to incentivize your clients and to redirect some of your marketing money to make sure that you were making the most of your conversations. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wa...

Time is the one factor that no one can beat. No one can create time. Everyone is limited to 24 hours each day. You can only make the most of the time you have each day. How well do you use your time? How much do you accomplish each day? Imagine how your life would transform if you were significantly more productive. How would that affect your bank account and your life overall? The power to be mor...

Low self-esteem can cause a vicious cycle which makes you feel worse and worse. Feeling badly about yourself can lead you to feel unmotivated to change what is making you feel down in the first place. If you don’t change the root cause of your negative feelings, then your self-esteem takes an even deeper dive. This cycle of negativity can be damaging, but there are things that you can do to break...

Many of us are all too aware of time management. It seems that there just aren’t enough hours in the day and, as such, we feel the considerable need to make the most of the time we have. There’s nothing wrong with that in theory. It’s commendable to want to make the most from our day and to achieve as much as possible. The issue, however, is that in many cases, we overlook something that is arguab...

Here are 10 networking tips for introverts to try. Honor the way you recharge. Remember that introverts recharge and recover alone. ... Set reasonable expectations. ... Ask for introductions. ... Listen more, talk less. ... Prepare unusual questions and icebreakers. ... Expect some awkwardness. ... Put away your phone. ... Manage your inner critic. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spot...

Never take your position for granted and never let any favors you receive go to your head. How are obstacles turned into opportunities? 4 Ways to Turn Obstacles into Opportunities Perceive obstacles as merely a detour to your final goal. Have the conviction that your goal is achievable. ... Hope is not a plan. There will always be obstacles along the way. ... Focus on what you can do. ... We can't...

Imagine it's another Friday working on your computer, only to find that you've only got 45 minutes to finish up all your tasks. You start working on your report, but your eyes keep glancing at the clock. Midway through the report, you check your email. There, you see that you have 15 new messages waiting for you. You immediately open the messages, read them all, and then continue working on your r...

Do you ever go over the same thoughts or situations repeatedly in your head? If so, you’re not alone - many people experience periods of overthinking. And while it’s normal to think things through every once in a while, it can be counterproductive and even harmful when it becomes a regular occurrence. Let’s discuss five ways to stop overthinking in its tracks:  1.Recognize when you’re overthinking...

Demonstrating confidence in your work setting  is an important element of being successful. In  most workplaces, you’re involved with multiple people  on any given day, such as your supervisor, other  managers, and various co-workers. You likely want to  not only appear as if you know what you’re doing, but  actually know what you’re doing. How you conduct yourself on a day-to-day basis  demonstra...

There are times when you have lots on your plate, but the time available doesn't permit you to do as much as you'd like. You could feel so overwhelmed that your mind can no longer comprehend the situation and feels like giving up. You probably even tried your hardest, but things seem to keep piling on. This scenario calls for you to schedule your tasks. Use time management tools to help. For examp...

How are you your own worst enemy? We limit ourselves so much. We live in our heads and come up with all these ways to keep us from getting anything accomplished. Even though deep down we know we're good enough, and how much we're fully capable of getting things done. The only way to get past these self-sabotaging behaviors is to take active, intentional steps to remedy your thinking. Let's look at...

Do the Hard Things First We don’t want to do the hard things. We like to do the enjoyable things. If something isn’t enjoyable, then we at least want it to be easy. Yet, the enjoyable things often aren’t very helpful. And the easy things usually don’t provide a lot of return for our time. The ability to make yourself do the hard things is a big determiner of how successful you’ll be. For example:...

7 Brain Hacks That Boost Productivity  Productivity is important because it relates to income and time. The more productive you are, the more money you can earn in many situations. You can also save time.  That time can be spent on anything you like, including making more money. There are many obstacles to productivity, such as a lack of focus, a lack of intention, a lack of stamina, and too many...

You can’t wave a magic wand and make the day longer. But there are things you can do to save time. And there are things you can do to maximize what you accomplish with your time. In essence, you can add hours to your day. This will require a change in your habits, but many of these strategies are self-rewarding. Once you see the benefits to be gained, you’ll be motivated to continue. Follow these...

Few things are as emotionally draining as living a life that’s out of control. We become accustomed to living this way and fail to realize there’s a better way. With a few simple tips, you can gain control over your life and your sanity. Some of us have a natural knack for keeping our lives neat and tidy. For others, it can be a real struggle. Enhancing your organizational skills might not sound l...

Soft skills, also known as people skills or emotional intelligence, are defined as the ability to interact with others in a pleasant manner. They are personal characteristics that can have an impact on relationships, communication, and interaction with others. Soft skills can be extremely beneficial to business success, but why? While soft skills can be more difficult to develop than hard skills (...

For years, corporate America has believed that cloud computing and artificial intelligence will fuel a surge in wealth-generating productivity. This conviction has resulted in a flood of venture capital and corporate spending. And, proponents argue, the payoff will not be limited to a small group of tech titans, but will spread throughout the economy, It has not yet occurred. Productivity growth s...

The old adage “slow and steady wins the race” is actually sometimes true. The tortoise in the story of the tortoise and the hare won the race not because he was the smartest, smallest, or even wittiest. Rather, he won the race due to his laser-focus on the end result: the goal line. If you struggle to keep momentum and motivation during your own quest to achieve a goal, you’re not alone! Even thou...

Winston Churchill once said, “Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” The problem is, enthusiasm can be hard to come by, especially when yours has taken a beating. Setbacks and disappointments have a way of knocking it down. We start doubting ourselves and lose sight of who we really are. Without confidence, it becomes impossible to try, guaranteeing failure. Than...