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We can’t be productive 100 percent of the time. (I know! How outrageous!) But even on the days we lack the motivation to do the work we’re supposed to do, we don’t exactly want to do nothing.In this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I give you 10 ideas of productive things to do when you don’t feel like being productive but also don’t feel like being totally useless.The next time you’re staring at your to-do list but can’t bring yourself to do anything on it, return to this episo...
It’s another Q&A episode where I answer questions submitted by listeners! The first question is submitted by a college student looking for advice about finding and landing the perfect student internship. The second question is submitted by a working professional who doesn’t know if her workplace disorganization is a product of poor systems or perhaps ADHD.As a reminder, sometimes other people ask questions we didn’t even know we had. So tune in and be open-minded to the conversa...
This episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast is practical, tactical and strategic. We dive into the topic of weekly planning, which is a core practice for both working professionals and students who have things to do.Why does weekly planning matter? And why should you start doing it, like, yesterday?Because when we have a system for structuring our weeks, we ensure that we’re doing the right things on the right days with as little stress as possible.Also, I’m going to let you in on a li...
If you're a student or a working professional looking to maximize your learning and retention, this episode is for you. That’s because we are diving into the powerful potential of active recall study strategies. If you haven’t heard, active recall is THE method for studying and learning.We begin by breaking down what active recall is and why it's such a game-changer in the world of learning. Spoiler alert: It's all about engaging your brain in a way that maximizes memory retention and underst...
Believe it or not, feeling challenged at work is a sign you're in the right job. Challenging jobs push us to the edge of our zone of ability and comfort level, which can improve our confidence in tackling future hard tasks. But in this episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I share strategies about what to do when your job is too hard. Because if we're constantly overwhelmed and feeling like we are outside our zone of ability, that's a fast track to professional burnout.If you're look...
Get ready to discover one of my top tricks for maximizing productivity. Chances are, you're already familiar with it, but I'm here to show you how to truly leverage its potential. Tune in to this episode of Learn and Work Smarter, where I show you how to use the Batching Strategy to work better. Once you delve into the art of using the Batching Strategy to supercharge your efficiency, you'll be amazed at the transformation in your workflow. 💻PODCAST EPISODE WEBSITE → (for more detai...
In this monthly Q&A episode, I answer two questions from listeners looking for ways to learn and work smarter. The first question is from a working professional struggling with project management. To address this issue, we talk about the difference between tasks and projects, and how to set up a system to keep track of all the open loops. The second question is from a college student seeking advice about the best way to plan study sessions around classes. 💻PODCAST EPISODE WEBSITE → (for m...
Welcome to another episode of the Learn And Work Smarter podcast! In today's episode, we're diving deep into the often underestimated power of our environment. From our surroundings to the colors and lights, everything influences how we learn and perform. Get ready to revamp your work or study space with these 10 unique yet practical tips.💻PODCAST EPISODE WEBSITE → (for more details and a full transcript)💻WATCH ON YOUTUBE! → (brand new channel! Come join me!)Free Download→Timeblock Planning T...
Whether you love it or hate it, email is the main communication tool in nearly every professional and academic space. And that means that if you don’t know how to manage your inbox, you’re not doing your job as well as you could be.This episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast is full of practical email management tips. I share:3 best practices for handling your inboxCommon email management mistakes people make The truth about Inbox Zero💻PODCAST EPISODE WEBSITE → (for more details ...
Have you heard of the Pomodoro Technique before? If not, this is THE episode for you. If you have, then I’ll bet you haven’t heard it explained like this before.In this week’s episode of the Learn and Work Smarter Podcast, we have a rich conversation all about using the Pomodoro Technique to increase productivity and motivation at school and work.You learn:What the Pomodoro Technique isWhy it works (there’s science!)to increase motivation and productivityVarious scenarios you can use the Pomo...
It’s time for another Q&A episode here on the Learn and Work Smarter Podcast! In these fun monthly Q&A episodes, I answer questions submitted by listeners. Yes, that’s you!I answer two listener questions in this month’s Q&A:Question 1: From a working professional struggling to create productivity systems for home to match her systems at work.Question 2: From a working professional feeling overloaded with work and looking for advice on how to handle it.Reminder – you can submi...
➡️Register for my FREE Parent Education Masterclass (March 8th or 15th!)✏️ Enroll in SchoolHabits University→ Limited-time enrollmentAre your productivity systems working for you? Or do they need a tuneup?Our productivity systems include task management, time management, and organization – just to name a few. When even one of these systems is off, we don’t operate at our peak levels.It’s one thing to fix these systems, but it’s a whole other thing to know that they’re broken in the first plac...
Have you ever wondered how some people seem to succeed in school or in work with hardly any effort? They ace the test or get the promotion and it just seems easy?First things first: It’s definitely not easy. And second, it’s not intelligence that sets these achievers apart from the rest. Instead, it comes down to the SKILLS they have.In this week’s episode of the Learn and Work Smarter podcast, I share the top 6 most valuable skills for school and work. I argue that these are the 6 skills wit...
It’s time for another Q&A episode here on the Learn and Work Smarter Podcast! In these monthly Q&A episodes, I answer questions submitted by listeners. That’s you!Don’t forget – you can submit your questions too! There’s a form on the homepage of LearnAndWorkSmarter.com. All submissions are anonymous.I answer two questions in this month’s Q&A: one from a working professional asking about a task management system, and one from a student struggling with focus.Even if you’re not the ...
Organization is one of those things that is the foundation for so many OTHER things. When we’re disorganized, it can feel like everything around us falls apart and is so much harder than it needs to be. If your digital space is disorganized, you can’t find what you need when you need it.If your tasks are disorganized, you don’t know what you’re supposed to be working on, or even IF there’s something to be working on.If your time is disorganized, you miss deadlines and due dates, and you feel ...
Motivation is a tricky topic. It’s not necessarily an emotion, and it’s also not an action. Yet, despite its mystery, we somehow depend on it to do nearly everything.On the other hand, many of us claim to understand the concept of discipline a little better. Discipline, we argue, is all about gritting our teeth and getting the job done.In this week’s episode of Learn and Work Smarter, I talk about the relationship between motivation and discipline, and we dig into the question of which matter...
Learning things is a lifelong activity. It’s not something that stops happening once we graduate. Students and working professionals will always be faced with the challenge of learning new things, and … wait for it … there’s an actual WAY to learn. (I know! If only they taught this in school!)This week’s episode is all about HOW to learn.The learning process — the actual steps our brains take to acquire information — takes a certain amount of time that we don’t have much control over. The pro...
This is the first Q&A episode here on the Learn and Work Smarter Podcast! In these monthly Q&A episodes, I answer questions submitted by listeners (that’s you!).Don’t forget – you can submit your questions too! There’s a form on the homepage of LearnAndWorkSmarter.com. All submissions are anonymous.I answer two questions in this month’s Q&A: One question from a working professional and one from a college student.QUESTION 1: I graduated college 3.5 years ago and have been in the sa...
One of the most important things you can do for your productivity is create a good task management system.If you don’t have a way to capture and manage the things you have to do, you run the risk of a) forgetting them b) doing them late c) stressing yourself out trying to remember them d) all of the above.In this week’s episode, I teach students and professionals the 4 most important components of a good task management system.Whether you’re tracking homework assignments for school or project...
We all know what it’s like to feel overwhelmed. There are too many things, not enough time, and just so much pressure to do it all right now. In this week’s episode, I share some practical strategies to feel less overwhelmed by getting a handle on the things you can control. The theme of this episode is taking action. After all, the only way we can change the way we feel is by changing what we do. By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with a handful of concrete and practical ...
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