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Productivity Power Up: Taking Your Productivity to the Next Level | Tips, Tricks, Hacks | Motivation | Goals | Time Management | Career Advice
By Vickie Velasquez: Productivity Coach | Time Management Specialist | Career Strategist
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June 12, 2016PPU 044: Productive Notetaking In this episode of the Productivity Power Up Podcast, we discuss why I love taking notes, and give you some tips to help you make the most of your notes. And yes, I believe that notes can even make you more productive! I’m also going to share a bit about my love of something called Sketch Notes.Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Productivity Power Up Podcast! If you find value in our podcast and listen on iTunes, please consider leaving us a rating and review.Please note that some of the links on this page may be affiliate links and, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through to the product using the link we have provided. We never recommend or provide affiliate links to products or services we do not use ourselves, and our ultimate goal is to provide helpful products and advice to you, our readers and listeners.Here’s what we mention in this episode:* OneNote* Evernote* Verbal to Visual* The Sketchnote Handbook: the illustrated guide to visual note taking* The Sketchnote Workbook: Advanced techniques for taking visual notes you can use anywhere* The Doodle Revolution: Unlock the Power to Think DifferentlyResources Used for this Episode* The Most Important Thing You’re Not Doing at Work (and How to Get Started)* How to Take Notes Like an Alpha-Geek (Plus: My $2,600 Date + Challenge)* 7 Reasons Why Taking Notes Makes You More Productive* A Learning Secret: Don’t Take Notes with a LaptopQuote of the WeekFocus on being productive instead of busy.— Tim FerrissDon’t miss a single episode of Productivity Power Up! Subscribe today:Thanks for listening!Vickie and Larissa...more May 29, 2016PPU 043: 8 Ways to Stay Sane When Life Throws You a Curve Ball In today’s episode of the Productivity Power Up podcast, we share 8 things you can do to help keep you sane when life throws you a curve ball. On May 13, I was involved in a pretty bad car accident. My car was totaled and I sustained a few injuries (not too serious) that I’m still having to deal with. As you can imagine, we are now having to deal with insurance companies, my job, a new puppy, and the loss of my vehicle all at the same time. While I consider myself to be an organized and productive person, these types of curve balls can test anyone. Today I’m going to give you 8 things you can do to help you manage through the “curve balls” of your life.Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Productivity Power Up Podcast! If you find value in our podcast and listen on iTunes, please consider leaving us a rating and review.Please note that some of the links on this page may be affiliate links and, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through to the product using the link we have provided. We never recommend or provide affiliate links to products or services we do not use ourselves, and our ultimate goal is to provide helpful products and advice to you, our readers and listeners.Here’s what we mention in this episode:Resources Used for this Episode* 12 Ways To Stay Sane and Productive When Life Gets Crazy* 15 Simple Ways To Take Care Of Yourself When Life Gets CrazyQuote of the WeekYou are the sky. Everything else – it’s just the weather.— Pema Chodron (pronounced Payma Show-drun)Don’t miss a single episode of Productivity Power Up! Subscribe today:Thanks for listening!Vickie and Larissa...more May 01, 2016PPU 041: How to Select the Right Reference Manager for You In this episode of the Productivity Power Up Podcast, I define what I mean by the term reference manager, and then we discuss some things to consider when deciding what type of system(s) to use. Chances are, you already have one whether you know it or not!Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Productivity Power Up Podcast! If you find value in our podcast and listen on iTunes, please consider leaving us a rating and review.Please note that some of the links on this page may be affiliate links and, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through to the product using the link we have provided. We never recommend or provide affiliate links to products or services we do not use ourselves, and our ultimate goal is to provide helpful products and advice to you, our readers and listeners.Here’s what we mention in this episode:Resources Used for this Episode* Evernote vs OneNote: The Battle for Note Taking Domination* 10 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Note-Taking App* The Top 8 Free Online File Storage Sites* OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive and Box: Which cloud storage service is right for you?Quote of the WeekLife is too complicated not to be orderly.— Martha StewartDon’t miss a single episode of Productivity Power Up! Subscribe today:Thanks for listening!Vickie and Larissa...more April 17, 2016PPU 040: Vickie’s Cold Shower Experiment In today’s episode of the Productivity Power Up podcast, we discuss the possible benefits of taking cold showers, which Vickie has recently introduced into her daily routine as a way to boost her productivity.She first learned about taking cold showers on The Tim Ferriss Podcast and then began doing some research about it on her own. We will share what she found out, and Vickie will share her own experience with taking cold showers.Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Productivity Power Up Podcast! If you find value in our podcast and listen on iTunes, please consider leaving us a rating and review.Please note that some of the links on this page may be affiliate links and, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through to the product using the link we have provided. We never recommend or provide affiliate links to products or services we do not use ourselves, and our ultimate goal is to provide helpful products and advice to you, our readers and listeners.Here’s what we mention in this episode:Resources Used for this Episode* Hydrotherapy* The Scientific Case For Cold Showers* Cold Showers: My Strange Addiction* The Magic of Dry and Wet Body Brush Massage* The Benefits of Cold Showers, The Art of Manliness* Uric acid and glutathione levels during short-term whole body cold exposure* The James Bond Shower: A Shot of Cold Water for Health and Vitality* 15 Benefits of Cold Showers That Will Blow Your Mind* Adapted cold shower as a potential treatment for depression* Hot and Cold Hydrotherapy – ShowersNote: The above link shows you how to do a hot cold therapyQuote of the WeekJERRY: We’re having an interventionOld Guy: An intervention? Who’s intervening?JERRY: There’s a friend of ours on drugs and we’re going to confront him.OLD GUY: Sure, we used to do that when one of our polar bears stoppedcoming. We would go to his house and say, “What you don’t want to be apolar bear anymore? It’s too cold for you?”— Seinfeld, The Pez DispenserDon’t miss a single episode of Productivity Power Up! Subscribe today:Thanks for listening!Vickie and Larissa...more March 20, 2016PPU 038: The Zeigarnik Effect In this episode of the Productivity Power Up podcast, we discuss the Zeigarnik effect. You’ll learn what it is and how you can use this psychological phenomenon to help you boost your productivity.Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Productivity Power Up Podcast! If you find value in our podcast and listen on iTunes, please consider leaving us a rating and review.Please note that some of the links on this page may be affiliate links and, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through to the product using the link we have provided. We never recommend or provide affiliate links to products or services we do not use ourselves, and our ultimate goal is to provide helpful products and advice to you, our readers and listeners.Here’s what we mention in this episode:Resources Used for this Episode* Zeigarnik Effect* The Zeigarnik effect: the scientific key to better workQuote of the WeekGeorge: I lost them. I can usually come up with one good comment during a meeting but by the end it’s buried under a pile of gaffs and bad puns.Jerry: Showmanship, George. When you hit that high note, you say goodnight andwalk off.— Seinfeld, The BurningDon’t miss a single episode of Productivity Power Up! Subscribe today:Thanks for listening!Vickie and Larissa...more February 07, 2016PPU 035: How to Power Up Your Body for Productivity We all know how important body language is and how our movements can influence how others perceive us. What we might not think about is how our movements (or lack thereof) can influence us. In this episode of the Productivity Power Up podcast, we talk about some ways you can use your body to positively impact your mood and your productivity.Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Productivity Power Up Podcast! If you find value in our podcast and listen on iTunes, please consider leaving us a rating and review.Please note that some of the links on this page may be affiliate links and, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through to the product using the link we have provided. We never recommend or provide affiliate links to products or services we do not use ourselves, and our ultimate goal is to provide helpful products and advice to you, our readers and listeners.Here’s what we mention in this episode:* Dumb Little Man* 5 Body Postures That May Actually Boost Your Self-Esteem* Improve Your ‘Hunched over the PC’ Posture* Tony Robbins* Awaken the Giant WithinResources Used for this Episode* Regular Exercise Is Part of Your Job* 3 Postures to Boost Productivity Now* Your body language shapes who you are* Better Posture Means More Energy at Work* 11 Body Positions and Gestures That Can Improve Your Performance* 7 Body Positions and Gestures That Can Improve Your ProductivityQuote of the WeekPhysical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.— John F. KennedyDon’t miss a single episode of Productivity Power Up! Subscribe today:Thanks for listening!Vickie and Larissa...more January 24, 2016PPU 034: 7 Tips for Productive Meetings Meetings are part of our everyday life. Even if you don’t work for a large corporation, chances are you attend some form of meeting every week. In this episode of the Productivity Power Up podcast we going share some tips for helping you have successful, productive meetings.Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Productivity Power Up Podcast! If you find value in our podcast and listen on iTunes, please consider leaving us a rating and review.Please note that some of the links on this page may be affiliate links and, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through to the product using the link we have provided. We never recommend or provide affiliate links to products or services we do not use ourselves, and our ultimate goal is to provide helpful products and advice to you, our readers and listeners.Here’s what we mention in this episode:* Blue Sky 2016 Weekly/Monthly PlannerQuote of the WeekThe least productive people are usually the ones who are most in favor of holding meetings.— Thomas SowellDon’t miss a single episode of Productivity Power Up! Subscribe today:Thanks for listening!Vickie and Larissa...more January 17, 2016PPU 033: Three Things I Learned During My Two-Week Vacation In this episode of the Productivity Power Up podcast, I share three things that I learned (about myself and about ways to maximize downtime) from taking my two-week vacation.Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Productivity Power Up Podcast! If you find value in our podcast and listen on iTunes, please consider leaving us a rating and review.Please note that some of the links on this page may be affiliate links and, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through to the product using the link we have provided. We never recommend or provide affiliate links to products or services we do not use ourselves, and our ultimate goal is to provide helpful products and advice to you, our readers and listeners.Here’s what we mention in this episode:* Evernote* Trello* Microsoft One Note* Tim FerrissResources Used for this Episode* The Best Reason Ever to Take a Two Week VacationQuote of the WeekThe time to relax is when you don’t’ have time for it.— Sydney J. HarrissDon’t miss a single episode of Productivity Power Up! Subscribe today:Thanks for listening!Vickie and Larissa...more January 03, 2016PPU 031: The Importance of Taking Breaks – Learn Why All Work and No Play Is Bad for Productivity Many people have a misconception that taking a break means you’re being lazy or procrastinating, but did you know that taking breaks can actually make you more productive? In this episode of the Productivity Power Up podcast, we talk about the importance of taking breaks regularly when you are working. We also give you some techniques for ensuring you’re finding time for breaks.Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Productivity Power Up Podcast! If you find value in our podcast and listen on iTunes, please consider leaving us a rating and review.Please note that some of the links on this page may be affiliate links and, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through to the product using the link we have provided. We never recommend or provide affiliate links to products or services we do not use ourselves, and our ultimate goal is to provide helpful products and advice to you, our readers and listeners.Here’s what we mention in this episode:* David Allen – Getting Things Done* Coursera* Learning How to Learn* Pomodoro Technique* Tomato-Timer*Resources Used for this Episode* To Stay on Schedule, Take a Break* Why You Need To Stop Thinking You Are Too Busy To Take Breaks* You’ve Been Taking Breaks All Wrong. Here’s How To Do It RightQuote of the WeekThere is virtue in work and there is virtue in rest. Use both and overlook neither.— Alan CohenDon’t miss a single episode of Productivity Power Up! Subscribe today:Thanks for listening!Vickie and Larissa...more December 27, 2015PPU 030: How to Conduct a Year-End Review You often hear us talk about daily and weekly reviews, but in this episode of the Productivity Power Up podcast, we talk about the concept of a year-end review. I have done one on a personal level for several years. Since Larissa and I started our two podcasts together, we’ve now do one as a couple on New Year’s Eve.We give you a quick definition of what we mean by “year-end review”, share some tips for conducting one, and share the specifics of what we discuss in ours.Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Productivity Power Up Podcast! If you find value in our podcast and listen on iTunes, please consider leaving us a rating and review.Please note that some of the links on this page may be affiliate links and, at no additional cost to you, we will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through to the product using the link we have provided. We never recommend or provide affiliate links to products or services we do not use ourselves, and our ultimate goal is to provide helpful products and advice to you, our readers and listeners.Here’s what we mention in this episode:* Mindjet Mindmanager* James Altucher* The James Altucher Show (podcast)* Ask Altucher (podcast)* Tony Robbins interview on The Tim Ferris Show podcast* The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months by Brian P. Moran* Vegetarian ZenQuote of the WeekSee this world is not just a ballof vagueness you can just bounce off.— Girl in a Coma, Their CellDon’t miss a single episode of Productivity Power Up! Subscribe today:Thanks for listening!Vickie and Larissa...more
FAQs about Productivity Power Up: Taking Your Productivity to the Next Level | Tips, Tricks, Hacks | Motivation | Goals | Time Management | Career Advice:
How many episodes does Productivity Power Up: Taking Your Productivity to the Next Level | Tips, Tricks, Hacks | Motivation | Goals | Time Management | Career Advice have?
The podcast currently has 33 episodes available.