The Productive Woman

By Laura McClellan

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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The Productive Woman episodes:

04.10.2024
The Art of Balancing Solo and Social Time – TPW488
There is no doubt that alone time is an essential part of our self-care. But totally isolating ourselves can be harmful to our psyche. In this episode we're talking about the art of balancing solo and social time. Finding the right...
04.03.2024
My Tools for Efficient Work – TPW487
We all have specific tasks we need to complete each day, whether for our employment or in our home. The tools we use can make all the difference. In this week's episode I share some of the tools I use...
03.27.2024
Productive Reading: Switch Craft, by Elaine Fox, PhD – TPW486
In this latest episode of our recurring Productive Reading series, we look at Elaine Fox, PhD's fascinating book, Switch Craft: The Hidden Power of Mental Agility. Dr. Elaine Fox's book, Switch Craft, helps us build the skills to help us navigate...
03.20.2024
Swedish Death Cleaning – TPW485
Often, the belongings we have in our home reflect a life lived well, time spent with family and friends, and other cherished memories. But getting rid of an item doesn't mean we forget the memories. Swedish Death Cleaning can benefit us...
03.13.2024
Productive Living: Having It All, with Brooke Bentley – TPW484
This week's episode features my conversation with Brooke Bentley, mother, author, and former television anchor and award-winning sports reporter, talking about "having it all" and how to manage a busy life and be productive, without feeling overwhelmed. Having it all--possibility or...
03.06.2024
Work-Life Integration – TPW483
Most of us have many responsibilities outside of work. How can we balance it all, though? Join me as we talk about a term that was new to me: work-life integration. Work-life balance . . . or work-life integration? Of course we’ve...
02.28.2024
Resources for Making a Life That Matters – TPW482
There are endless resources (including people) that can help us create a life that matters Creating a life that matters is a deeply personal and evolving journey, one that encompasses the pursuit of fulfillment, meaning, and impact in the areas that...
02.21.2024
Productive Living: Reimagining Success, with Anna Lundberg – TPW481
How do you define success in your professional and personal life? I'm excited to share with you my conversation with author, podcaster, and business owner Anna Lundberg as part of our Productive Living series. Who is Anna? Anna is the founder of OneStep...
02.14.2024
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome – TPW480
Imposter Syndrome is (unfortunately) common, but we can learn how to manage and overcome these feelings We’ve talked a few times in the past about imposter syndrome, those feelings of inadequacy, self-doubt, and the fear of being exposed as a fraud...
02.07.2024
Harder Than It Needs to Be? – TPW479
Life is already so complicated; let's not make it (and productivity) harder than it needs to be Welcome back! I hope the year is off to a good start for you. Thank you for giving me the grace to take the...
12.27.2023
My New Year’s Wish for You – TPW478
May 2024 be a new year of growth, prosperity, good health and meaningful connections for us all As we wrap up this year and begin thinking about the year to come, I want to share some heartfelt wishes that I hope...
12.20.2023
6 Elements of a Productive Day – TPW477
Fitting these 6 elements into your day can help you lead a more productive (and fulfilling) life Usually toward the end of the year I do an episode in which I talk about doing a year-end review. I started to do...
12.13.2023
10 Gifts to Give Yourself for the New Year – TPW476
Let's give ourselves a truly meaningful (and useful) gift this year During this holiday season I thought it would be fun to do a gift-ideas episode. I actually intended to assemble a list of productivity-related gift ideas for other people, but...
12.06.2023
Twenty 2-Minute Habits to Keep Your Space (and Life) Organized – TPW475
Implementing some well-thought-out habits can help us get organized! Small actions taken consistently will bring better results than grand gestures taken occasionally. We can make big plans and set big goals, but the best way to achieve them is to develop...
11.29.2023
Productive Reading: Dopamine Nation, by Dr. Anna Lembke – TPW474
There is a delicate balance between pleasure and pain. Finding that balance is esssential for our leading our best quality of life. This week we're continuing our Productive Reading recurring series. In the past, we’ve talked about the lessons and key...
11.22.2023
Productive Living: Sacred Rest, with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith – TPW473
Honoring sacred rest can make a big difference in our quality of life I'm excited to share with you my conversation with internal medicine physician, author, and speaker Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith as part of our Productive Living series. Who is Saundra? Saundra is...
11.15.2023
Preparing for a Joyful Holiday Season – TPW472
How can we reduce our stress and increase our joy this holiday season? I think I mentioned in an episode early this year (actually late last year!) that my word for this year is joy. It’s something I’ve tried to turn...
11.08.2023
Productive Living: Productive Business Communications, with Elizabeth Pearson – TPW471
Managing business communications is a key element of a productive professional life I'm excited to share with you my conversation with author, speaker, and executive career coach Elizabeth Pearson as part of our Productive Living series. Who is Elizabeth? Elizabeth is an executive...
11.01.2023
Seasonal Productivity – TPW470
Staying productive through seasonal changes . . . After my conversation last week with Lahana Vigliano about hormones and productivity, I’ve been thinking a lot about the cyclical nature of our lives as women--not just hormones, although hormones and their effects...
10.25.2023
Productive Living: Hormones & Productivity, with Lahana Vigliano – TPW469
Hormones and productivity I'm excited to share with you my conversation with clinical nutritionist and CEO + founder of Nuvitru Wellness, Lahana Vigliano, as part of our Productive Living series. Who is Lahana? Lahana is the CEO + founder of Nuvitru Wellness and...
10.18.2023
Productive Living: Mindful Financial Independence, with Emily Guy Birken – TPW468
Having confidence in our finances can lead to a more fulfilling and productive life I'm excited to share with you my conversation with educator, author, and (unlikely) financial researcher Emily Guy Birken as part of our Productive Living series. Who is Emily? Emily...
10.11.2023
Productive and Low-Stress Travel – TPW467
A little planning goes a long way when it comes to travel I used to have to travel a lot for work, so I had packing, planning, and getting where I needed to go down to a science. Since COVID-19 arrived...
10.04.2023
Productive Living: Finding and Using Your Voice, with Jessica Doyle-Mekkes – TPW466
Finding your voice and using it fearlessly--how might that help you make a life that matters? I'm excited to share with you my conversation with professor, vocal coach, and author Jessica Doyle-Mekkes as part of our Productive Living series. Who is Jessica? Jessica...
09.27.2023
Cultivating Flexibility and Resilience – TPW465
Psychological flexibility and resilience are key components of a meaningfully productive life, helping us navigate change and bounce back from adversity. We can't predict the ways in which our life will change, but we can learn to respond and adapt in...
09.20.2023
Productive Living: Creative Self-Care, with Mary Adkins – TPW464
Making time for our natural creativity to come out can improve our productivity and enrich our daily lives In this episode of our Creative Living series, I’ll share with you my conversation with lawyer, novelist, and writing coach Mary Adkins about...
09.13.2023
Productivity Slumps and What to Do About Them – TPW463
Productivity slumps will happen (we're human) but there are things we can do to bounce back Recently I read an article published on Forbes.com about the fact that workplace productivity “plummets” on Mondays. I found the article interesting and started looking...
09.06.2023
Productive Living: A Holistic Approach to Productivity and Impact, with Angela Shurina – TPW462
Being balanced in all areas of our life can increase productivity After a long hiatus I’m excited to bring back the Productive Living recurring series, in which I speak with women who have special expertise and insights to share in various...
08.30.2023
Getting It All Done, Part 2 (Some “Best Practices”) – TPW461
Let's follow up on last week’s episode and talk a bit more about getting it all done. What do the "experts" have to say about best practices? What are some of the best practices for getting it all done? Last week we...
08.23.2023
Getting It All Done, Part 1 (How I Do It) – TPW460
There is always something that needs to get done. This week we’re starting a 2-part series about getting it all done, with Part 1's focus on some of the things I personally do to accomplish what matters most to me. Getting...
08.16.2023
Overcoming Productivity Obstacles – TPW459
Overcoming productivity obstacles is possible with the right steps. This week we're talking about ways to overcome productivity roadblocks. Productivity is a goal we can work towards every day Those of us who care about being productive--both about getting the things done...
08.09.2023
From the Vault: Back to School Routine Review – TPW458
This week we're revisiting an episode from the TPW archives in which I talk about re-evaluating our daily and weekly routines to make sure they're serving us. Heading back to school? Great time to evaluate and refresh our routines This summer I’m doing...
08.02.2023
Productivity Myths – TPW457
Let's talk about productivity myths--"productivity" beliefs that can actually make us less productive. Some productivity beliefs can actually impair our productivity Sometimes, without even realizing it, we can develop beliefs about productivity that actually make us less productive. I thought I’d talk...
07.26.2023
Making the Most of Today – TPW456
This week I wanted to share some thoughts about a topic that’s been on my mind lately: making the most of today. Learning to make the most of each day can help us focus on what (and who) matters the most...
07.19.2023
9 Reasons to Declutter – TPW455
Let's talk about some very good reasons to declutter your space, your time, and your mind. Decluttering can lead to better peace of mind and free up time for what really matters Maybe it’s just me, but this time of year I...
07.12.2023
Productive Reading: Indistractable, by Nir Eyal – TPW454
This week features the next installment in our recurring “Productive Reading” series, this time talking about key takeaways from Indistractable, by Nir Eyal. Indistractable asks us to think about the reason we do things and reflect upon our values before adding them...
07.05.2023
From the Vault: Saying No Gracefully – TPW453
This week we're revisiting an episode from the TPW archives in which I talk about learning how to say no - and mean it, without feeling guilty. Saying no is okay--and can help us make space for what's most important This week...
06.28.2023
Making Time for What Matters Most to You – TPW452
In this episode we’re reviewing some of the basics for making time for what matters most to you, while still taking care of our daily responsibilities. Making time for what matters most to you is essential for a meaningfully productive life A...
06.21.2023
Productivity When You’re Exhausted – TPW451
In this episode we're talking about how to be productive even when you're exhausted. Productivity when you're exhausted--it can be done The day before I sat down to plan this episode was a challenging one. My husband and I traveled several hours...
06.14.2023
Productivity in Chaotic Times – TPW450
This week we’re talking about staying productive even when we’re surrounded by chaos. Even in chaotic times, we can thrive by prioritizing what's most important Most of us deal with multiple competing priorities: professional, personal, civic, and more. Whether you’re in the...
06.07.2023
Organizing Your Digital Life – TPW449
Let's talk about getting our digital life organized. Organizing our digital life can help increase our productivity and prioritize our time Last week we talked about managing distractions in a digital age. Among those distractions would be digital clutter--voluminous emails and text...
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 When I...
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 year and...
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 440, I...
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 we...
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 episode 440,...
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 part...
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 living...
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 when...

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The Productive Woman episodes:

The Art of Balancing Solo and Social Time – TPW488

My Tools for Efficient Work – TPW487

Productive Reading: Switch Craft, by Elaine Fox, PhD – TPW486

Swedish Death Cleaning – TPW485

Productive Living: Having It All, with Brooke Bentley – TPW484

Work-Life Integration – TPW483

Resources for Making a Life That Matters – TPW482

Productive Living: Reimagining Success, with Anna Lundberg – TPW481

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome – TPW480

Harder Than It Needs to Be? – TPW479

My New Year’s Wish for You – TPW478

6 Elements of a Productive Day – TPW477

10 Gifts to Give Yourself for the New Year – TPW476

Twenty 2-Minute Habits to Keep Your Space (and Life) Organized – TPW475

Productive Reading: Dopamine Nation, by Dr. Anna Lembke – TPW474

Productive Living: Sacred Rest, with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith – TPW473

Preparing for a Joyful Holiday Season – TPW472

Productive Living: Productive Business Communications, with Elizabeth Pearson – TPW471

Seasonal Productivity – TPW470

Productive Living: Hormones & Productivity, with Lahana Vigliano – TPW469

Productive Living: Mindful Financial Independence, with Emily Guy Birken – TPW468

Productive and Low-Stress Travel – TPW467

Productive Living: Finding and Using Your Voice, with Jessica Doyle-Mekkes – TPW466

Cultivating Flexibility and Resilience – TPW465

Productive Living: Creative Self-Care, with Mary Adkins – TPW464

Productivity Slumps and What to Do About Them – TPW463

Productive Living: A Holistic Approach to Productivity and Impact, with Angela Shurina – TPW462

Getting It All Done, Part 2 (Some “Best Practices”) – TPW461

Getting It All Done, Part 1 (How I Do It) – TPW460

Overcoming Productivity Obstacles – TPW459

From the Vault: Back to School Routine Review – TPW458

Productivity Myths – TPW457

Making the Most of Today – TPW456

9 Reasons to Declutter – TPW455

Productive Reading: Indistractable, by Nir Eyal – TPW454

From the Vault: Saying No Gracefully – TPW453

Making Time for What Matters Most to You – TPW452

Productivity When You’re Exhausted – TPW451

Productivity in Chaotic Times – TPW450

Organizing Your Digital Life – TPW449

Managing Distractions in a Digital Age – TPW448

Small Changes Today for a More Productive Tomorrow – TPW447

Productivity Tools for Getting Things Done – TPW446

A Deeper Dive Into GTD Reflect and Review – TPW445

Balancing Work, Family, and Self-Care – TPW444

A Deeper Dive Into GTD Clarify and Organize – TPW443

Boundaries – TPW442

A Deeper Dive Into GTD Capture – TPW441

A Quick Refresher on GTD – TPW440

Getting Things Done When You Don’t Feel Like It – TPW439