The Productive Woman

Last week we discussed David Allen's GTD™ system. Today we’re taking a deeper look at the first component of a functional productivity system: capturing all the things.

David Allen's GTD™ system includes important concepts and tools for a productive life. This week we're reviewing the fundamentals of Allen's system.

How can we get things done when we just don't feel like it?

This week we're talking about things we can do to maximize our productivity and effectiveness at work.

Important things can get overlooked in the daily hustle. As we approach the end of this year's first quarter, let's pause, think, and commit to spending just a little of our time, energy, and attention taking care of what matters.

What is time anxiety, how does it affect us, and how can we manage it?

Many of us feel like we need to be more productive. This week we're considering why we feel that way, and some ways we can boost our productivity.

Do you procrastinate? (Hint: We all do sometimes.) This week we're talking about why we do it, and about how to let go of regret and move forward.

Change can be hard, especially for those of us who thrive on routine. Let's talk about ways to adjust to change and minimize the stress when change disrupts our life.

Our ability to purposefully focus on what matters to us plays a key role in creating a more productive and meaningful life. Let's talk about how we can cultivate our ability to manage our attention and energy.

What is the meaning of (our individual) life? This week we consider the “meaning” part of a meaningfully productive life and why identifying that meaning can benefit us.

Let's talk about the value of planning for a productive life and tips for planning in a way that works best for you.

The beginning of a new year is a good time for a refresher on the goal-setting process--how to set goals that are meaningful and achievable.

This week's episode will be a quick check-in so I can share a couple of updates and ask a small favor!

This week we're looking at various areas to get organized in order to set ourselves up for a productive new year.

As we continue our countdown to a productive new year, this week we consider how love can help us manage our lives to maximize not only productivity, but also our own joy and peace.

As we countdown to a productive new year, may we manage our time in a way that promotes peace in our hearts, our lives, and our world.

This week we’re beginning a countdown to a productive new year, starting with a conversation about joy.

Whether because of generational differences or doctrinal disagreements, no woman should ignore--or worse, seek to silence--another. We need each other. Each of us is made stronger by listening to the others. This week on The Productive Woman podcast we’re talking about the value of relationships among women of different ages and generations.

I'm sharing a few of my favorite things--items that make my life more productive, more pleasant, or just more fun. Some could be great gift ideas--or pick one up for yourself!

With holiday gatherings coming up, this week we're talking about how to have productive conversations with people we disagree with.

In this installment of our recurring “Productive Reading” series, we're talking about key takeaways from Laura Vanderkam's newest book, Tranquility by Tuesday.

Keeping a clean & tidy space sets the stage for a peacefully productive life. Let's talk about how (and why) to make that happen.

Purpose for our productivity, and productivity with purpose, make for a meaningful life. This week we're talking about the purpose of our productivity, and how being productive can serve our purpose in the long term and in the more immediate term.

A peacefully productive life is possible. I'm sharing a few of my "rules" for creating just such a life.