Learn and Work Smarter

93. The 10-Minute Habit That Makes Every Day Less Stressful and More Productive


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Beating procrastination and lowering stress at school and at work requires getting crystal-clear about what you’re doing. Without clarity, your mind spirals with anxious questions (What do I have to do? Am I missing something?) and you’re more likely to waste time on the wrong things.

In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I teach you a practical 10-minute habit that can revolutionize how you begin and end each day — so that you feel good about the work you did today and have clarity about the work you’ll face tomorrow.

What You Learn:

  • Why unfinished tasks (open loops) make it hard to focus or relax.
  • How a quick 10-minute habit (split into two simple 5-minute routines) can lower stress at night and boost clarity in the morning.
  • Why this system works for both students and professionals, no matter how busy you are.
  • The hidden link between clarity and procrastination 
  • Common excuses that keep people from sticking with new habits

🔗 Resources + Episodes Mentioned:

  • Episode website with transcript
  • ⭐ SchoolHabits University (Parents, go here)
  • ⭐ SchoolHabits University (Students, go here)
  • The College Note-Taking Power System (Brand New Program!)
  • Episode 3 – What’s an Admin Block and Why You Need One
  • Episode 5 – Secrets of a Good Task Management System
  • Episode 10 – Tips for Better Task Management
  • Episode 15 – Email Management Tips
  • Episode 21 - How to Plan Your Ideal Week
  • Episode 31 – How to Take Notes at Meetings
  • Episode 48 – More Task Management Tips (Q&A)
  • Episode 61 - How to Prepare for Meetings

✏️Get my $47 Note-Taking Course: collegenotetakingsystem.com

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Learn and Work SmarterBy Katie Azevedo