Ever feel like you’re not just spinning plates but running a full-on circus act and all the plates are on fire? 🔥 Not in a fun way.

In this episode of More Zest, we’re talking about prioritisation: why it’s so hard, what psychology has to say about it, and how you can finally stop juggling everything and start focusing on what really matters.

Here’s what you’ll hear:
 ✨ Why we struggle with prioritisation (hint: the urgency effect and decision fatigue are working against you)
🧠 How psychology shows we’re wired to grab for the “urgent” over the important and what to do about it
📊 Four practical steps to break the cycle: capacity audits, urgent vs. important, the “big three,” and subtraction as a strategy
📚 A personal insight from 10x is Easier than 2x and how it shifted my own business priorities
💭 Reflection questions to help you spot which plates are worth keeping in the air and which you can finally let drop

This isn’t about doing more or spinning faster. It’s about the courage to choose the plates that really matter and feel lighter in the process.

🎧 Tune in now and learn how to ditch the flaming plate act and build productivity fitness that lasts.

👉 Don’t forget: you can grab the Zest in Action reflection kit that goes with this episode inside The Productivity Gym.

💛 And if you know someone who’s drowning in their own flaming plates, gift them a free guest pass to join us in the Gym. Let’s help them out too.

Ever feel like you’re working hard but not sure if you’re actually making progress? In this episode of More Zest, we’re diving into why retaking your Productivity Fitness Test is one of the most powerful ways to see real growth (even when you don’t feel it).

Here’s what we’ll explore together:

✨ Why retesting matters – how your scores can reveal progress you didn’t even notice and why a dip isn’t failure but valuable feedback.
🧠 The psychology of seeing change – how small shifts spark motivation thanks to the Progress Principle.
🍂 The Fresh Start Effect – why moments like September (or birthdays, new terms, and new seasons) give us a natural reset, and how to use that momentum to your advantage.
🔑 Reflection prompts to guide you – questions to help you spot growth, celebrate wins, and set your next focus with clarity.

This isn’t about chasing perfect scores. It’s about awareness, celebrating progress, and using each retest as your personal launchpad. Whether your numbers go up, down, or stay steady, you’ll gain clarity and direction for your next season.

🎧 Tune in now to retest, reset, and refocus – and remember, we’re cheering you on every rep of the way.

👉 Ready to retake your Productivity Fitness Test? Click here to start
and grab your reflection guide.

💛 Want more support? Inside The Productivity Gym, you’ll find coaching, community, and step-by-step tools to build your productivity fitness with less pressure and more progress.

Productivity isn’t just about systems, tools, or to-do lists - it starts in your head. In this episode of More Zest, we dig into mindset: the inner narrative that shapes how you show up, how you recover from setbacks, and how productive you really are.

Inside this episode:

• Why your mindset can make you 20–30% more productive (and happier!)
• The difference between a growth mindset and a fixed one, and how it shows up in real life
• Everyday narratives that secretly drain your energy and motivation
• Simple reframes that strengthen your “productivity mindset muscle”
• A practical step you can take this week to catch and rewire unhelpful thoughts

This isn’t fluff. Research shows that organisations with growth mindset cultures perform better, and individuals who shift their inner stories literally solve problems more effectively.

🎯 Reflection Prompts:

• Do you tend towards a growth or a fixed mindset?
• What story do you tell yourself about productivity and worth?
• How could you reframe that narrative so it fuels, not drains, you?

👉 Head to the Zest in Action kit for this episode to apply the prompts and put your reps into practice.

Sticky Notes, Spreadsheets & Shiny Apps: Why None of Them Are Saving You

In this episode of More Zest, we’re tackling a juicy one: systems and tools, and why your latest productivity app probably isn’t the magic solution you hoped for.

If you’ve ever spent more time setting up a new Trello board than actually doing the tasks on it, this one’s for you.

We’ll bust the myth that tools = productivity, explore the real reasons systems fail, and walk through a quick personal audit to help you identify what’s actually working… and what’s just noise.

Because (spoiler alert):
 🧠 It’s not about the tool.
 🔁 It’s about how consistently and intentionally you use it.

🔍 What You’ll Learn:

• Why the right system for you matters more than the “right” tool
• The biggest traps people fall into with digital (and physical) tools
• How to run a simple systems audit to uncover what’s helping vs. hindering
• Practical shifts to make your systems actually work for your life and not just look good on Instagram

Zest in Action:

You’ll find the full system audit questions and weekly reset ideas inside your member area under the Zest in Action kit.

🧡 Final Note:

You don’t need a new app.
 
You need a system that fits your brain and the courage to say, “this is enough.”
 
Let’s build from there. One rep at a time.

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Ever said yes when your whole body was whispering please don’t?

This one’s for you.

In this episode of More Zest, we’re exploring why not all yes’s are good, and not all no’s are bad. You’ll hear how to spot a Terrible Yes, how to practise an Excellent No, and how to make choices that actually protect your priorities, peace, and energy.

Inside this episode: 
🚫 The surprising cost of a well-meaning yes 
🧠 What psychology says about our “yes reflex” 
🗣️ Phrases to buy yourself thinking time (and avoid on-the-spot blurting) 
📋 Real-life examples of when an Excellent No is the most productive answer 
💛 A gentle reminder that you can change your mind if a yes becomes a no

You’ll leave this episode with: 
✅ Permission to pause 
🧭 A way to spot when you’re saying yes from obligation not alignment 
🧃 Tools to build clearer, kinder, and more sustainable boundaries 

📌 This episode supports your TPG focus area: Boundaries

Grab the Zest In Action Kit inside The Productivity Gymfor reflection prompts, scripts to practise, and one small shift to try this week.

Remember: Saying no isn’t selfish. Sometimes, it’s the most generous thing you can do, for yourself and for others.

Ever feel like you’re doing all the things but still exhausted by mid-afternoon? Or that you're snapping at your partner, inhaling snacks, or staring blankly at your screen, not because you're lazy, but because you’re just done?

This episode is all about one of the most overlooked pieces of productivity: Energy Management.

We’re not talking bubble baths or vague “self-care.” We’re talking about practical ways to stop leaking energy like a dodgy tap, and start working with your natural rhythms instead of against them.

Inside this episode:

⚡️ The 3 sneaky energy traps draining your productivity 
🎙 A real-life story where Jasmine got it totally wrong (and what she'd do differently) 
💛 Simple, science-backed ways to protect your energy, even on full days 
🔁 The “energy scan” tool to help you notice your natural highs and lows

You’ll leave this episode with:
🔎 Awareness of what’s actually draining you
💡 One small shift to test this week
✅ Permission to pause without guilt

📌 This episode supports your TPG focus area: Energy Management

Grab the Zest In Action kit that goes with this episode inside The Productivity Gym. It includes reflection prompts, practical ideas, and one aligned action to try this week. 

Remember: You don’t need more pressure. You need more permission to rest, to recharge, and to work in a way that actually fits you.

Feeling scattered, overloaded, or like your planner is more guilt-trip than guide? In this episode, we’re tackling one of the most common struggles in productivity: planning and organisation, but not in the way you’ve heard it before.

Instead of adding more structure or fancier tools, we’re taking a pause to do a mini audit and ask: 👉 What’s actually going wrong here and what would it look like to get it right for you? 

Inside this episode:
💡 Why trying to “fix everything” at once is a trap
🛠 How to choose the one area that’s causing the most chaos
✨ Self-coaching reflection prompts to get clear on what you want
✅ Easy, small tweaks that help planning feel aligned, not overwhelming

You’ll leave this episode with:
A clear focus for where to start
One small action to test this week
Permission to let go of what’s not working

📌 This episode supports your TPG focus area: Planning & Organisation

Grab the Zest In Action kit to go alongside this episode in The Productivity Gym. Use this to align your action with you life right now! 

🎯 Remember: you don’t need a new planner. You need a plan that fits you.

Welcome to the very first episode of More Zest - your private podcast inside The Productivity Gym! 🎉 

This bite-sized episode is your official starting point: an intro to the Productivity Fitness Test, the heart of your membership. 

You’ll learn:

• What the test is and why it matters 
• The 10 key areas of productivity we assess (it’s not just to-do lists!) 
• How to take the test (it only takes 10–15 minutes!)
• How to actually use your results (hint: it’s not just about your lowest score) 
• What to do next - from podcast episodes to group coaching and community support
• How to track your growth without pressure 

Whether you’re juggling work, running a business, or just trying to reclaim your focus, this tool will help you make sense of where you are now, and what small shifts will make the biggest difference. 

You don’t need to fix everything at once. Just take the next best step... and this test will help you find it.