The Productive Woman

By Laura McClellan

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What's The Productive Woman about?

A podcast intended to help busy women find the tools and the encouragement to manage their lives, their time, their stress, and their stuff so they can accomplish the things that matter most to them.

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Managing Distractions in a ...

05.31.2023

When it comes to our productivity, technology can be a double-edged sword. It's incredibly useful but can also bring a lot of distractions. This week we're talking about managing distractions in a digital age. One key to productivity: managing distractions ...

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05.31.2023 Managing Distractions in a Digital Age – TPW448 When it comes to our productivity, technology can be a double-edged sword. It's incredibly useful but can also bring a lot of distractions. This week we're talking about managing distractions in a digital age. One key to productivity: managing distractions ...
05.24.2023 Small Changes Today for a More Productive Tomorrow – TPW447 Let's talk about a few small changes we can make to create a more productive tomorrow. Small changes today can result in a more productive tomorrow As I’m recording this we in the northern hemisphere are wrapping up the school ...
05.17.2023 Productivity Tools for Getting Things Done – TPW446 All the planning in the world won't help if we don't actually do the stuff we plan. In this episode we'll finish our mini-series about the GTD® method and talk about some of the tools we can use to implement ...
05.10.2023 A Deeper Dive Into GTD Reflect and Review – TPW445 This week we continue our mini-series about the GTD productivity with a look at why and how we reflect and review. The reflect and review process is key to a truly effective productivity systen A few weeks ago, in episode ...
05.03.2023 Balancing Work, Family, and Self-Care – TPW444 A lack of balance in our lives can lead to increased stress, anxiety, and burnout. In this episode, we’re talking about healthy ways to juggle the multiple roles most of us fill in life. What is balance and how can ...
04.26.2023 A Deeper Dive Into GTD Clarify and Organize – TPW443 In this episode we continue our GTD® short series with a discussion of the Clarification and Organization steps. Under the GTD we've captured our tasks, commitments, and ideas; now it's time to clarify and organize them Earlier this month, in ...
04.19.2023 Boundaries – TPW442 Sometimes we "bite off more than we can chew," so to speak. It's important to set boundaries in our personal and professional life so that we have more time for what really matters. Setting boundaries is a healthy and important ...
04.12.2023 A Deeper Dive Into GTD Capture – TPW441 Last week we discussed David Allen's GTD system. In this episode, we’re going to respond to a listener request by taking a deeper look at the first component of a functional productivity system. Capturing your thoughts in the moment while ...
04.05.2023 A Quick Refresher on GTD – TPW440 David Allen's GTD system includes important concepts and tools for a productive life. This week we're reviewing the fundamentals of Allen's system. Reminding ourselves of the fundamentals of David Allen's GTD productivity system When I was working on last week’s ...
03.29.2023 Getting Things Done When You Don’t Feel Like It – TPW439 We all have days where we don't feel like doing anything, even though there is a lot to get done. So how do we get things done when we just don't feel like it? We can get things done even ...
03.22.2023 9 Guidelines for Productivity at Work – TPW438 What are some simple steps we can take to maximize our productivity at work? Focusing specifically on our productivity at work I’ve received a few emails in the last couple of months asking really good questions about being productive at ...
03.15.2023 Taking Better Care of Things That Matter – TPW437 Important things can get overlooked in the daily hustle. As we approach the end of this year's first quarter, let's pause, think, and commit to spending just a little of our time, energy, and attention taking better care of what ...
03.08.2023 Time Anxiety – TPW436 What is time anxiety, how does it affect us, and how can we manage it? Time anxiety can be managed and its effects mitigated I’ve been a productivity nerd since I was in middle school and have read or listened ...
03.01.2023 Boosting Productivity – TPW435 Many of us feel like we need to be more productive. This week we're considering why we feel that way, and some ways we can boost our productivity. How can we boost our productivity? Probably because I’ve hosted a podcast ...
02.22.2023 Procrastination and Regret – TPW434 Procrastination can lead to regret, which can lead to procrastination, and the cycle continues. How can we move past what's holding us back and take action toward a life that matters? We can choose to overcome our procrastinating habits and ...
02.15.2023 Adjusting to Change – TPW433 This week we're talking about how change of any kind (the good or the bad) can impact our health and productivity--and how we can adjust to make change a positive thing. Adjusting to change can be difficult but in can ...
02.08.2023 Productive Focus – TPW432 Our ability to purposefully focus on what matters to us plays a key role in creating a more productive and meaningful life. Strengthening our "focus muscle" can help us prioritize what is most important so we have time for what ...
02.01.2023 The Meaning in Life – TPW431 In this episode we are talking about the “meaning” part of a meaningfully productive life. Although the meaning of our life may change over the years, discovering what makes our lives meaningful can contribute to our productivity and overall happiness. ...
01.25.2023 Planning for Productivity – TPW430 In this episode we’re going to talk about the value of planning for a productive life. Planning our days and projects I recently asked for your feedback and suggestions about topics. Several people asked about how I manage tasks and ...
01.18.2023 Goal-Setting Refresher – TPW429 Have you set--or are you setting--goals for this new year? This week we're talking about goals and how to focus them based on what's most important and what we would like to accomplish in the new year. Goal-setting refresher: It's ...
01.11.2023 Quick Check-In – TPW428 This week I'm checking in with a couple of quick updates and request for a favor from you! Taking a few minutes for a quick check-in . . . A friendly reminder Just a reminder that the new TPW mastermind ...
01.04.2023 Getting Your Stuff in Order: 8 Areas to Organize for a Productive New Year – TPW427 This week we're looking at various areas to get organized in order to set ourselves up for a productive new year. January is the perfect time to get ourselves (and our stuff) organized and ready for the new year! Happy ...
12.21.2022 Countdown to a New Year: Love – TPW426 As we continue our countdown to a productive new year, this week we consider how love can help us manage our lives to maximize not only productivity, but also our own joy and peace. Walking in love can help us ...
12.14.2022 Countdown to a New Year: Peace – TPW425 As we countdown to a productive new year, may we manage our time in a way that promotes peace in our hearts, our lives, and our world. Following peace can guide us in how we productively use our time As ...
12.07.2022 Countdown to a New Year: Joy – TPW424 In this first episode of December, we’re beginning a countdown to a productive--and joyful--new year. What does joy have to do with a productive life? It's the last month of the year - which is hard to believe. I feel ...
11.30.2022 We Need Each Other – TPW423 Today we’re talking about the value of relationships among women of different ages and generations. No matter how different our lives and experiences are, there is great value in connecting with other generations of women This episode was inspired by ...
11.23.2022 A Few of My Favorite Things – TPW422 This week I'm sharing some of my favorite things--items that are making my life more productive, more pleasant, or just more fun. Having your favorite tools and other items around you each day can bring you joy and improve your ...
11.16.2022 Productive Conversation – TPW421 The holidays are coming up and with them gatherings with friends and family who may not share the same views we do. In this episode we consider how to have productive and grace-filled conversations even when we disagree. It's possible ...
11.09.2022 Productive Reading: Tranquility by Tuesday, by Laura Vanderkam – TPW420 This week features the next installment in our recurring “Productive Reading” series, this time talking about key takeaways from Tranquility by Tuesday, written by Laura Vanderkam. Laura Vanderkam's latest book, Tranquility by Tuesday, offers inspiring and actionable ideas about how ...
11.02.2022 Clean & Tidy – TPW419 Clean & tidy space is a platform for a productive life. This week we’ll talk about how to best keep up with all our stuff so it doesn't get out of hand and overwhelm us. Keeping our space clean & ...
10.26.2022 Productivity with Purpose – TPW418 Purpose for our productivity, and productivity with purpose, make for a meaningful life. Productivity with purpose and a meaningfully productive life I’ve been publishing this podcast for 8 years, and reading, learning, and thinking about productivity for over 50 years. ...
10.19.2022 10 Rules for a Peacefully Productive Life – TPW417 This week we’ll talk about 10 rules for a peacefully productive life and how we can apply them in our daily lives in a way that makes sense for us. Living a peacefuly productive life is something we all want ...
10.12.2022 Creative Productivity (and Productive Creativity) – TPW416 Do you consider yourself a creative person? Or like many of us, do you exclude yourself from that description? This week we’ll talk about creativity and where it fits into our lives as women who care about productivity and making ...
10.05.2022 4th Quarter Reset for a Productive Year End – TPW415 This week we’ll talk about doing a meaningful reset as we head into the last quarter of the year and the coming holiday season. This year has gone fast! But there's still time to reflect on what's gone well, what ...
09.28.2022 Women, Stress, and Productivity – TPW414 This week's episode is a refresher on the causes and effects of stress, as well as some techniques for minimizing its negative impact on our lives and our productivity. Stress is inevitable these days, but we can take steps to ...
09.21.2022 Quality vs. Quantity – TPW413 This week we’re talking about evaluating the relative importance of quality versus quantity in various areas of our productive lives. Which is better: quality or quantity? It depends on what our priorities are. Centuries ago, Seneca the Younger advised that ...
09.14.2022 Don’t Wait – TPW412 There are many reasons why we put off doing certain things, and many times those reasons seem to make sense. This week I'm encouraging us all to rethink those reasons, and suggesting that maybe we don't wait. My advice this ...
09.07.2022 Questions to Ask Yourself Every Day – TPW411 We can improve our productivity by asking the right questions of ourselves. What are some productive questions you can ask yourself? This week when searching for something on the internet, I came across a post called “The Power of Asking ...
08.31.2022 8 Books I Recommend and Why – TPW410 This week I’m sharing 8 books I recommend and why I think they’re worth reading. Sharing books I recommend, because as part of our lifelong learning and growth, reading can help us be the best, most productive version of ourselves ...
08.24.2022 Rethink and Refresh Your Productivity System – TPW409 This week we’ll talk about evaluating our personal productivity system to make sure it’s still working for us. We as individuals change over time and so do our productivity needs Recently we talked about steps to take as we transition ...
08.17.2022 Doing It All vs. Doing Enough – TPW408 Being a productive woman does not mean doing all the things all the time. This week we’ll talk about doing it all versus doing enough. What if doing it all is wearing us down? One thing I worry about sometimes ...
08.10.2022 Transition to a New School Year – TPW407 Whether or not you are in school -- or have kids who are -- the beginning of a new school year feels like a transition time to many of us. Let's talk about ways to prepare and plan to make ...
08.03.2022 Favorite Productivity Advice & Tools – TPW406 This week I’m sharing some of my favorite productivity advice and tools and how I use them to make the most of my time. Sharing favorite productivity advice and tools can help us all be more productive! This week I ...
07.27.2022 Take it or Leave It: Productivity Advice That Might or Might Not Work – TPW405 This week we're discussing common productivity advice that might or might not work for you and ideas for how you can modify it to meet your needs. Even the best productivity advice doesn't work for everyone--but most can be adapted ...
07.20.2022 Lightening the Load – TPW404 No matter how much we love our life, sometimes our commitments and obligations (and our thoughts) can weigh us down. This week we're considering ways we can lighten our load and make our days more manageable and enjoyable. When our ...
07.13.2022 Productive Reading: Life Makeover by Dominique Sachse – TPW403 This week features the next installment in our recurring “Productive Reading” series, this time talking about key takeaways from Life Makeover, written by longtime Houston television news anchor Dominique Sachse. Productive reading: It's never too late to make a bold ...
07.06.2022 Halftime Break, Mid-Year Review – TPW402 This week we discuss the importance of taking time for an effective mid-year review and how it can benefit us throughout the rest of 2022. July is a good time to take stock of our goals and how we are ...
06.29.2022 Make a Difference – TPW401 A key component of making a life that matters is taking action in small ways in our home, our workplace, and our local community. This week we discuss ways we can give back and make a difference in the lives ...
06.22.2022 Do the Next Thing – TPW400 Planning is an important part of a productive life and a frequent topic of discussion on this podcast. This week, though, we’ll talk about another perspective on living a meaningfully productive life. Planning matters, but sometimes you just have to ...
06.15.2022 Getting Past Monotony – TPW399 This week we're looking at ways to break up the monotony of our everyday routines, reframe our thinking, and develop new ways of making each day something we look forward to. Re-engaging our minds and looking at our routines differently ...

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