Decluttering is a hot topic in many circles. For some, the logical outcome of decluttering is minimalism. But who we are matters more than what (or how much) we own. Finding a balance between clutter and convenience can contribute to a productive life. Clutter, minimalism, and something in between The recent launch of a Netflix series featuring Marie Kondo, author of , has triggered a lot of interest in decluttering. It's also made this a great time to visit thrift shops if you're...

Christiane Kenny and her family have made several international moves in the past few years. She shares her thoughts on making a home, and being productive, across borders. Making a life across borders Christiane Kenny is a Chartered Company Secretary working for a corporate services company affiliated with a law firm that provides services to Bermuda companies in the insurance and reinsurance space. She is originally from Canada but currently lives in England with her husband,...

How do decide what matters most, so we can make a life that matters? What matters most? We talk a lot on this show about making a life that matters, and about accomplishing what matters. In fact, just last week, we talked about making a life that matters as you define it and some of the things that get in the way of doing that. We talk about how intentional living is necessary in order to make a life that matters--living on purpose, choosing intentionally how we spend our time,...

You know I like researching and trying new productivity tools and systems, but they're just tools. They're a means to an end, not the end itself. The end we're going for is a life that matters, as each of us defines it for herself. And no matter how popular a tool or system is, it's only worth using if it makes your life better. How do you make a life that matters? This episode was inspired by recent conversations in The Productive Woman Community Facebook group about various...

Jane Andersson recommends the Swedish concept of lagom (just enough) as a key to making a meaningfully productive life. A meaningful life with just enough of what matters Jane Andersson is a journalist at Swedish Television, Sweden’s largest television network. She is also a wife and a mom to two daughters. She enjoys reading, traveling, and planning. A typical day Jane works with local news, so she gets up very early in the morning--as early as 3:15 am. She jumps into the...

The Superbowl 53 commercials run the gamut from entertaining to nonsense (some all in one commercial). Join us for the AYJW Commercial Awards.

In this latest episode of our recurring Productive Reading series, I share my key takeaways from James Clear's outstanding book, Atomic Habits. Productive reading about how small habits can make a huge difference in our productivity In this episode we’re continuing our recurring “Productive Reading” series, this time talking about lessons I’ve learned from James Clear’s new book, . In past Productive Reading episodes, we talked about Gary Keller’s  (episode 133), , by Charles Duhigg...

We might not be able to stop bad days from coming, but there are things we can do to make a bad day better. We can take action to make a bad day better No matter how positive we are or how productive we are, everybody has a bad day sometimes. Recently I had one of those days, which got me thinking about what we can do to turn a bad day into a better day. In this episode, I share ideas and resources I researched as well as some wonderful ideas the women of the TPW Facebook group...

Karina Hayat shares how she makes time for making a difference through focusing on her professional and personal priorities. Making a difference at work and in the world Karina Hayat is based in Vancouver, BC, where she is the president of a healthcare firm and a philanthropist dedicated to important causes and organizations such as 100 Meals a Week, and SHeAccelerates, a mentoring initiative focused on aspiring and early female entrepreneurs. She’s also a wife and a mom of...

Are you making progress on your goals for this year, or has progress slowed because you're not consistently taking action? This episode offers ideas on how to reignite your fading motivation so you can keep moving forward to accomplish what matters most to you. Find more at TheProductiveWoman.com/227

This week we're considering how our habits affect our productivity and some suggestions for habits to develop this year. Find more at TheProductiveWoman.com/226

Entrepreneur, business coach, and author Natalie Eckdahl talks about the importance of managing our mindset, and shares how the support of an intentionally assembled team helps her accomplish what matters most to her. Find more at TheProductiveWoman.com/225.

Last week we talked about resolutions and goals--things we plan to start doing this year. This week, let's consider some things to stop doing (and what to do instead). (Find more at TheProductiveWoman.com/224.

As the new year begins, are you making resolutions, setting goals, or both? What's the difference, and how can they work together to create the results you want? Find more at TheProductiveWoman.com/223.

What matters most to you, and how will you make room for it in your life in the coming year? In this last episode of the year, I share some thoughts I'm pondering as the year ends and a new one begins. Find more at TheProductiveWoman.com/222.

Incredibles 2 provides a foundation for a discussion on slavery to sin, civil disobedience, irreconcilable worldviews, and the role perception plays in societal judgment.

Disappointed with your progress toward the goals you set for yourself this year? Let's talk about what you can do to start down a more productive path.

Tech executive, award-winning food blogger, wife, and mom Vicky Volvovski shares thoughts on managing a busy life with a centralized system, and on brainstorming solutions to challenging projects.

When our days are full, it’s easy to get lost in the day-to-day, just trying to get through the days with minimal drama. The hazard is that we end up always playing catch up, being reactive instead of proactive. A little bit of forethought and planning can make a huge difference. How do we make time to make it happen?

The portrayal of a relatively functional family dealing with difficult social problems In Incredibles 2 provides a good framework on which to discuss parental and gender roles from a Christian worldview.

Some of us (raising my hand) tend to focus so much on the future that we forget to be present today. On the other hand, it's easy to get so wrapped up in our day-to-day commitments that we forget to step back and look at the long-term big picture. A challenge for many of us is to plan sufficiently for the future without letting worries for the future cloud our present.

"Time keeps passing whether or not you think about where it's going." In our conversation, Laura Vanderkam, author of Off the Clock & other books about productivity and time management, encourages us to be intentional about how we use our time.

A few simple habits can make a big difference in our day-to-day and help us to accomplish more with less effort. Some ideas about helpful habits in episode 216 of The Productive Woman podcast.

In the middle of 2018, Apple started cracking down on keyword-stuffing in podcast tags. My own show, The Audacity to Podcast, was even affected, and I've been tracking and testing other podcasts. Here's what I found!

Is your to-do list getting the better of you? Let's review some task management basics that will help you get your list under control and make real progress on the projects that matter most to you. Find more at TheProductiveWoman.com/215.