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  • MWW 48: A Devotion to the Life I Want

    Habbi and Hailley talk about how they set up their intention for a whole year and then how they keep it present in their daily lives. Routines play a big part, and spoiler alert – it involves their Notion Daily Journals.


    Full shownotes at: https://www.makework.work/48

    1 hr 9 min
  • MWW 47: Shark Summer

    The theme of this episode is 'Shark Summer' or 'Work Christmas,' i.e. that time when it's the busiest time of year. Habbi and Hailley ask if work can be under control when the workload is completely out of control?

    Get show notes: makework.work/47


    00:00:45 Habbi's Shark Week – Iceland Airwaves

    It's Habbi's busiest week of the year, Iceland Airwaves! This leads the two hosts to explore workload, inbox zero, and how to stay on top of things when work gets relentless.

    • Iceland Airwaves Conference
    • The TikTok that changed Habbi's life
    • 00:22:32 Hailley's Shark Summer

      Hailley talks about hiring; how to deal with a high-profile project that takes over not just your calendar, but also your inboxes with the avalanche of inbound messages it generates.

      • The Content Writer Role at Buffer: What We Looked For In Applications
      • Everything We Know About The PARA Method
      • A Simple System For Saving Bookmarks in Notion
      • 01:13:05 MakeWorkWork – Personality Frameworks

        A central theme on MakeWorkWork has been using personality frameworks to become better collaborators, and we particularly like the Enneagram, Strengths Finder, and the Four Tendencies. We now have a blogpost on each one outlining why they've each become so meaningful to us.

        • How The Four Tendencies Helps Us Achieve Our Aims
        • The Enneagram: A Shortcut to Clearer Language and Better Collaboration
        • How Language From StrengthsFinder Removes Doubts in my Day-to-Day Work
        • Shoutouts

          Thanks to Alicia for the kind words about our Four Tendencies post. A thank you as always to Jan who mixes the audio of this podcast — check out his work at wearelisteners.com.

          • How To Send The Perfect Email Intro
          • How to Send Better Email: 7 Ways To Level Up Your Email Skills Today

          • 1 hr 21 min
          • MWW46: A Proposer of Plans

            A listener question sets up a discussion on electronic distractions, our work stations, and staying accountable during work. It leads to a philosophical conversation about setting up an intentional work-day and how they play to their strengths when planning their days.


            Time stamps

            00:00:20 Processing styles

            00:22:50 Follow up

            00:25:34 Setting up an intentional workday

            01:03:44 Our work stations & accountability

            01:36:29 Shout outs


            Read full shownotes at makework.work.

            1 hr 41 min
          • MWW 45: Tiny Little Frustrations

            In this episode, the two co-hosts break down a listener-recommended book — Life Admin. It leads to an exploration of if pleasure can be found in doing admin and taking stock of different types of admin. We swear — it’s not as boring as it sounds.


            Time stamps

            00:00:24 Follow up

            00:05:42 Life Admin book

            00:47:46 Life Admin session

            01:12:45 Memo & Shoutouts


            Get show notes: makework.work/45

            1 hr 23 min
          • MWW 44: Creating Purposeful Workflows

            The two co-hosts dive deep into their planning for the year including an overview of their themes and goals as well as how they have it set up. They also share some fun news and highlight listener intentions for the rest of the year.


            Get show notes: makework.work/44


            Timestamps:

            00:00:21 New MakeWorkWork Website

            00:03:03 Workflows

            00:51:34 2023 Intentions


            Mentioned during the show:

            • Workflows page
            • Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies
            • Life Admin: How I Learned to Do Less, Do Better, and Live More, by Elizabeth Emens
            • How I Chose My Theme for 2023, Video by Cams Campbell

            • Get show notes: ⁠makework.work/44⁠

              1 hr 12 min
            • MWW 43: Back to Basics

              2022 is coming to an end, and Habbi and Hailley reflect on 2022 goals, themes, and favourites. 🎆 Thank you so much to everyone who has listened this year and stuck with MakeWorkWork through thick and thin. 💜


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              Get show notes: https://www.makework.work/43 


              Timestamps:

              00:00:30 Follow up
              00:13:50 2022 Recap
              01:12:13 2022 Favourites
              01:57:36 Memo & Shoutouts


              Write to us what you’re taking into 2023, especially if there’s something you’ve taken from the show. Here is: [email protected]

              A big thank you to Jan Kuhn from WeAreListeners who kindly mixes the audio of this podcast.


              2 hr 4 min
            • MWW 42: Do I Like It? Not Always.

              It’s a busy season for both Habbi and Hailley. The two hosts discuss how to strategize their workloads knowing it’s crunch time. As always, beverages are present – with a special festive edition from a listener!

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              Get show notes: makework.work


              Timestamps:

              00:07:36 Catch-up

              00:20:40 Follow-up
              00:28:40 Crunch time
              01:26:53 Shout-outs


              Mentioned during the show:

              MWW mugs are currently available to those who support the show on Anchor

              Habbi’s recording set-up pre-cat kick-out
              Enneagram types
              MWW conversation about enneagram
              Coffee with maple syrup à la Martyn
              The view from Habbi’s conference
              Harpa (location of conference)
              Hillary’s tweet about 3 beverages


              Master of Library and Information Science (Wikipedia)
              Information science course at the University of Iceland (website is in Icelandic)
              Iceland Airwaves Conference 2022
              Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown
              Hailley is taking meetings
              Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most by Greg McKeown


              Breanne’s tweet on auto-deleting promo emails
              Life Admin: How I Learned to Do Less, Do Better, and Live More by Elizabeth Emens
              The MakeWorkWork Bookshelf
              Habbi’s email automation for bookings
              Hailley’s email formula
              Habbi’s guide to sending the perfect email intro

              1 hr 43 min
            • MWW 41: A German Train Station

              Folders. Emails. Documents. Today’s episode is all about folder structure, unrequited email communications, asset management, and the general clutter of inboxes. It’s something we both have strong opinions about and is the basis for Habbi’s future political platform.


              Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf
              Get show notes: makework.work

              Timestamps:

              00:00:20: Folder Management

              00:59:23: Listener Shoutouts

              Mentioned during the show:

              Habbi’s current desktop with no files

              The para method
              Parasocial relationships
              Hailley deletes emails
              Episode 33, where we explain email systems
              The email reply equation
              A simple gmail automation for receipts
              MWW Live II
              Wallpapers
              Unsplash
              Habbi’s fall playlist
              The Spotify poll on favourite seasons

              1 hr 17 min
            • MWW 40: Tomorrow Is The Most Busy Day

              Habbi and Hailley check in with what’s been working for them recently and find out it’s all the things they already know about. They also discuss the difference between inner and outer discipline, setting up schedules, and check-lists.


              Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf

              Get show notes: makework.work


              Timestamps:

              00:01:00: MWW live

              00:18:43: An overview of what’s working for us right now
              01:27:09: New MWW website


              Mentioned during the show:

              MWW live on Twitter Spaces

              Let us know if you want another Twitter Spaces MWW live
              Clubhouse
              The Artist’s Way
              Morning Pages
              Marie Poulin
              Buffer’s policy on sabbaticals
              What is a code freeze?
              Daily Notion Journal
              Bullet Journal
              The Bullet Journal Method
              Habbi's journal: Tsuki ‘Sakura Journey’ Limited Edition Bullet Journal
              Habbi’s bullet journal TikTok

              1 hr 34 min
            • MWW 39: Small But Big Things

              In this episode, Hailley and Habbi reflect on a new era of their work lives that involves managing freelancers and team members, deciding on tools, and the struggles and benefits of connecting across the internet and in person.

              Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf

              Get show notes: makework.work

              Timestamps:

              00:09:27 Scope of roles

              00:20:29 Hiring
              00:42:20 Content calendar
              00:52:58 Connecting remotely and in person
              01:01:18 Shout outs

              *Timestamps may vary slightly based on the ads you hear.

              Mentioned during the show:

              The Power of Ritual: Turning Everyday Activities into Soulful Practices, by Casper ter Kuile

              Harry Potter and the Sacred Text
              Rituals for Virtual Meetings: Creative Ways to Engage People and Strengthen Relationships, by Glenn Fajardo and Kursat Ozenc
              Simon’s MWW mug photo
              Threads
              How to use Notion database views

              Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf

              Get show notes: makework.work

              1 hr 4 min

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            A podcast by two friends from across the Atlantic who immediately bonded over 'the work around the work' and kept the conversation going on growing their careers, doing creative work, and striving to…