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Are you tired of time management advice that doesn’t actually fit your life? Do you want to be productive without burnout—and finally feel like you’re in control of your time, energy, and focus?
Welcome to The Productivity Sweet Spot, the podcast where women entrepreneurs learn to work smarter, not harder—through the lens of Peaceful Productivity®. I’m Anne Rajoo, and I’ll help you ditch overwhelm, get more done in less time, and build a business that fits your life—not the other way around.
In each episode, you’ll discover:
- Time management strategies to improve productivity and reduce stress
- Productivity tips to work efficiently without sacrificing balance
- Mindset shifts & intuitive decision-making to break free from hustle culture
- Goal-setting techniques that align with your values and priorities
- Energy management strategies to help you work with your natural rhythms
- How to balance business & motherhood without feeling pulled in all directions
- Simple systems and routines to help you stay organized and focused
Whether you’re running a business, juggling responsibilities, or just want to feel more in control of your time, this podcast will give you practical, actionable strategies to help you stay focused, productive, and balanced.
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©2025, Anne Rajoo
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Ever sit down with good intentions... and somehow end the day with a bunch of half-finished tabs, sticky notes, and that nagging feeling that nothing’s really done? If you've ever said “I never finish anything,” you're not lazy, you’re likely stuck in a cycle of overwhelm, perfectionism, and productivity advice that wasn’t made for you. In this solo episode, I’m sharing a compassionate reframe and a few powerful shifts that helped me go from scattered to focused, without relying on more willp...
What if resting more was the secret to growing your business? In this episode, Josephine shares the surprising shift that helped her start earning more — by doing less. We unpack how letting go of toxic hustle culture and embracing slowness completely changed the way she works, creates, and makes money as an online entrepreneur. Together, we explore the deeper tension between being vs. doing, and how stepping back can actually bring you back to what matters most. Josephine talks about using r...
You’ve tried every planner, time-blocking system, and productivity hack, but still end the day wired, scattered, and wondering why you didn’t actually get anything meaningful done. In this powerful and grounded conversation, I’m joined by nervous system and wellness mentor Sofia Rozhko, who shares a completely different approach to focus, clarity, and sustainable productivity. Her approach begins in the body, not the calendar. Sofia opens up about her own burnout journey as a high-performing ...
What if the reason your strategy isn’t working... has nothing to do with the strategy? In this powerful conversation with mindset coach Jeni Jonte, we explore why even the best tactics fall flat when your beliefs and energy aren’t aligned. If you’ve ever followed a plan exactly and still felt stuck, invisible, or like you're just pushing without progress, this one’s for you. Jeni shares the mindset shift that changed everything for her and why Peaceful Productivity is less about doing more, a...
Feeling burned out but craving creativity again? In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with former aerospace engineer turned coffee painting artist Meital Regev to explore how rituals, rhythm, and mindset shifts helped her move from exhaustion into full creative expression, and build a business that truly supports her life. We talk about what it really takes to live and work in flow, and why you don’t have to choose between structure and creativity. If you’ve ever found yourself asking: ...
Ever thought marathon training could teach you about Peaceful Productivity? In this solo episode, I’m sharing the unexpected lessons I picked up while preparing for my first half-marathon and how they apply way beyond running shoes and finish lines. From managing setbacks to redefining what “success” really looks like, this journey wasn’t just physical. It became a lesson in sustainable success, discipline with compassion, and trusting yourself to take imperfect, powerful steps forward. Wheth...
What if the constant push, hustle, and pressure to “do more” is actually the thing holding you back? In this powerful conversation with relationship coach Merianne Drew, we explore the tension between masculine vs feminine productivity—and how tapping into your feminine energy in business can be the game-changer you didn’t know you needed. We talk about what it really means to shift into energy-based productivity, how to get out of hustle mode without losing momentum, and how understanding yo...
What does it really look like to keep showing up for your business while navigating loss? In this deeply human conversation, I’m joined by Vicki Paris Goodman, author of To Sam With Love, to talk about grief and productivity balance, and how we can keep moving forward without guilt when life turns upside down. Vicki shares her story of losing her husband and finding unexpected optimism after his passing. From rejoining her orchestra to writing a book, she found purpose and meaning after loss ...
What if the secret to sustainable growth wasn’t doing more... but doing less? In this empowering conversation with Marissa Liesenfelt, COO of Belay, we bust the biggest myths around delegation and talk about how outsourcing with intention can actually help you reclaim your freedom of time, energy, and joy. Whether you’ve been burned by bad hires or just can't let go of control (🙋🏽♀️ we’ve all been there), this episode will shift your mindset around support. We explore what effective delegati...
Are you ending your workdays exhausted… but your real priorities are still sitting there untouched? You might be stuck in a busy loop. The kind that looks like productivity on the surface, but leaves you constantly catching up, juggling a hundred little tasks, and feeling like nothing ever really moves forward. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And more importantly, it’s not your fault. In this solo episode, I’m walking you through the quiet but powerful shift that can help you step ...
Rest isn’t just a luxury, it’s a productivity tool. If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking “rest is lazy” or “I’ll slow down when I’m done”... this episode is your permission slip to stop the hustle cycle. I’m joined by therapist and coach Kate Kripke for a raw and eye-opening conversation about high achiever burnout — especially for moms, entrepreneurs, and women who feel like slowing down means falling behind. We explore how the constant pressure to do more is quietly wrecking your nervous...
What happens when burnout follows you out of your 9-to-5… and right into your business? In this honest and deeply relatable conversation, I’m joined by email copywriter and story whisperer Joanne Homestead, who opens up about her personal experience with burnout recovery as an entrepreneur. We explore what burnout really looks like when you’re still working, raising a family, and trying to grow your business; and why traditional stress management in entrepreneurship often isn’t enough. Joanne...
Let’s be real! Working from home is a gift… until your laundry pile starts whispering louder than your inbox. In this calming and practical conversation, I’m joined by KonMari-certified organizer and podcast host Caroline Thor, who shares her simple, sustainable approach to decluttering. This episode isn’t about getting Pinterest-perfect. It’s about creating systems that actually support your life and your focus. We talk about what happens when physical clutter triggers procrastination,...
What if the reason you're feeling stuck, scattered, or uninspired… isn’t that you need to push harder, but that you need to pause? In this deeply grounding conversation, I’m joined by retreat host and entrepreneur Anna VanAgtmael, and we’re talking about something we don’t hear enough in the productivity space: the power of rest. We explore what really happens when you step away from your to-do list. Whether it’s for 10 minutes or 10 days! And how intentional rest can be the key to reclaiming...
Let’s be real—summer as a working mom can feel like chaos in disguise. The slower pace collides with rising pressure, the kids are home, and the to-do list somehow doubles. If you’re feeling that spiral, this episode is your lifeline. In this solo conversation, I walk you through the exact reminders and time management strategies I come back to when business starts spinning, especially in summer. From balancing career and motherhood to navigating mom burnout and messy schedules, we’ll explore...
4 Real-Life Working Mum Tips for Balancing Career & Motherhood (with Whitney Browning on time management, daily routines + WFH productivity) Let’s be real, being a mom and running a business isn’t just about managing a to-do list. It’s about managing energy, expectations, and all the invisible mental load no one talks about. In this heartfelt conversation, I’m joined by certified life coach and fellow mom Whitney Browning to unpack what it really looks like to balance career, motherhood, ...
So many entrepreneurs feel stuck in cycles of overwhelm, urgency, and self-sabotage, and think they just need better time management or more discipline. But what if the real issue isn’t in your calendar… It’s in your nervous system? In this episode, I sit down with Emily Rose Dallara, a trauma-informed leadership coach, to unpack the deeper connection between stress, emotional regulation, and sustainable leadership. We explore how stress in entrepreneurship often stems not from too much work,...
What if the key to sustainable business growth wasn’t pushing harder, but learning how to stay grounded in the uncomfortable moments that actually spark growth? In this episode, I’m joined by executive coach and leadership mentor Fabienne Moore to explore what we call the Zone of Productive Discomfort, the space between staying safe and burning out, where real transformation happens. We unpack how to tell the difference between healthy discomfort that fuels growth... and nervous system dysreg...
What if building a thriving business didn’t require you to sacrifice your peace, your values, or your life outside of work? In this heartfelt conversation, I’m joined by Sarah Santacroce, author of Business Like We’re Human, to talk about a different way forward—one rooted in compassion, alignment, and a redefinition of what success truly means. Together, we explore what it looks like to lead with values, not just hustle, and how that simple but powerful shift can completely transform your ex...
Are you constantly working but not actually making meaningful progress? You might be caught in pseudo-productivity—the kind of busyness that feels productive but quietly pulls you away from your purpose. In this solo episode, I break down the three most common pseudo-productivity traps that keep entrepreneurs stuck: staying busy without direction, prioritizing low-impact tasks, and getting lost in perfectionism or over-communication. These patterns don’t just waste time—they drain energ...
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