Monday Morning Mojo with Anna Gibbs

You Don't Need More Time - You Need Less Noise

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What happens when the noise stops?

After a nationwide Verizon outage made phone calls impossible for several hours, something unexpected happened — the day got quieter. And in that quiet, clarity showed up.

In this episode, I reflect on how the sudden silence disrupted my routine in the best possible way. What started as mild frustration turned into a powerful reminder: we don’t need more time, more hustle, or more availability to be productive — we need less noise.

Inspired by an oddly relatable moment (yes, even Hello came to mind), we explore how intentional quiet can help us focus on our true 20% — the work that actually moves the needle.

This conversation isn’t about unplugging forever or rejecting technology. It’s about awareness, boundaries, and building space into our days so we can work smarter, lead better, and think more clearly.

If you’ve been feeling busy but not always effective, this episode is an invitation to pause — and rethink how silence might actually be your secret advantage.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

  • How an unexpected outage revealed the power of quiet
  • Why constant accessibility isn’t the same as productivity
  • The connection between silence and focusing on your 20%
  • Simple ways to build intentional quiet into your workday
  • A new perspective on working smarter, not harder

    • Resources:

    • 12 Week Workbook
    • Word of the Year Workbook

      • Quotes to Remember:

      • Productivity doesn’t require constant interruption. 
      • Our focus improves when the noise decreases.
      • Productivity is meaningful.

        • Journal Prompts:

        1. How can I limit the distractions during my work hours?
        2. What would intentional quiet make possible?
        3. What would time without my phone look like?

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          Monday Morning Mojo with Anna GibbsBy Anna Gibbs