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713. The Productivity Hacks You Never Knew Existed


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In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Laura Mae Martin, Executive Productivity Advisor at Google and author of Uptime: A Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and Wellbeing. Lucky for us, Laura introduces game-changing concepts to crush your daily to-dos and feel good doing it! 


Ahead, Laura takes us along her journey in productivity at Google, where boundary-setting became an art form and downtime a necessity. Plus, Laura offers tips on mindful parenting, how to combat loneliness during WFH, and what to do if your technology is taking over your life. 


Whether you’re an entrepreneur, stressed out employee, or a sleep-deprived new mom, this episode is your key to reclaiming your time and energy. With expert insight on how to banish procrastination for good, Laura’s wisdom can turn everyday chaos into a harmonious flow.


We also talk about:

  • The art of batching social media + texts 
  • Smart strategies to conquer email overload
  • Productivity approaches for different energy levels
  • Setting boundaries that feel like pampering yourself
  • The magic of Montessori methods in parenting
  • Zero-based calendaring + closeting for a clutter-free life
  • Strategies to limit distractions from pesky notifications
  • How to balance creativity + productivity 

  • Resources:
    • Book: https://lauramaemartin.com/book
    • Website: https://lauramaemartin.com/
    • Instagram: @lauramaemartin

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