Cheerful Productive Chats | Productivity Tips, Simple Systems & Workflows for Entrepreneurs

<p>Cheerful Productive Chats is the go-to podcast for solopreneurs who want to get more done with less stress using simple, sustainable systems that actually work in real life. </p><p><br />Hosted by Lucy Reyes, Productivity Strategist and systems simplifier, this show delivers bite-sized episodes filled with practical tips to help you manage your tasks, streamline your systems, and stay consistent - in a way that honors your energy, your faith and real-life capacity. </p><p><br />Each week, you’ll get cheerfully realistic advice on:</p><p><br />✨ Creating simple, repeatable systems that help you follow through (without burning out)</p><p><br />✨ Managing your time, tasks, and routines with flexibility and clarity (even when life gets messy)</p><p><br />✨ Using tools like (Trello, Airtable, Google Workspace + more) to keep your business organized and focused</p><p><br />✨ Building rhythms of productivity that align with your season, values, and goals<br /><br /></p><p>Whether you're a digital product creator, coach, or service provider, you’ll leave with actionable strategies to help you to help you finish what you start, and make steady progress without the stress.</p><p><br />Tune in and discover how to make productivity feel calm, doable and aligned - one cheerful chat at a time. To learn more and follow or subscribe, visit www.cheerstoproductivity.com/podcast</p>

What My Unexpected Podcast Break Taught Me | 107

Ever found yourself taking a podcast break you didn’t mean to? Yeah… me too. What started as a short breather turned into a months-long podcast break I didn’t plan, and in this episode, I’m sharing the full story. From system gaps to bandwidth burnout, this episode unpacks why I stepped away, what’s changed, and how I’m doing things differently now. What you’ll learn: What led to my unplanned podcast breakThe pressure of needing “perfect” systems (especially with ADHD)A key mindset shif...

12-23
12:19

What I’m Doing This Summer to Simplify and Strengthen My Business | 106

Are you feeling the need for a reset? In this episode, I’m sharing a big update: I’m taking a summer break from the podcast, and here’s why that might inspire your next best move too. Whether your business has felt a little “meh” lately or you’re wondering if something needs to shift, this episode is here to remind you: slowing down can be the key to moving forward. What you’ll learn: Why I’m taking a summer break (and what that really means)How I’m using this time to reset and realign my bus...

06-18
18:19

Outgrowing Your Business Systems? Let’s Fix That | 105

Are your current workflows secretly slowing you down? Setting up business systems is one thing, but making sure they still work as your business grows? That’s where most solopreneurs get stuck. In this final episode of the behind-the-scenes mini series, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it actually takes to create scalable business systems that evolve with your growth. What you’ll learn: Why aiming for “perfect” business systems can backfireThe 3 questions that make any productivity system...

06-04
18:41

How to Update Your Digital Offer in 5 Streamlined Steps | 104

Does your course or membership feel outdated, overwhelming, or just… off? You don’t need a full relaunch to bring your offer back to life. In this behind-the-scenes episode, I’m walking you through the exact 5-step process I’m using to update my digital offer, without overhauling everything at once. What you’ll learn: The real reason your digital offer suddenly feels “off”How to run a quick audit before you update a digital offerMy brain-dump-everything doc that kick-starts momentumA Trello w...

05-28
21:18

Why Your Membership Business Systems Might Be Holding You Back | 103

Is your membership starting to feel like more work than it’s worth? Then friend, it might be time to take a look at your membership business systems. In this episode, I’m keeping it real and sharing exactly what it’s been like to run two memberships long-term, and why I recently hit pause to completely rethink the Systems Savvy Society. In this episode, we’ll talk about: The behind-the-scenes reality of maintaining a membership over timeWhere my membership business systems helped me, an...

05-14
16:23

Why Overthinking Your Systems Leads to Procrastination | 102

Have you ever felt like you’re constantly prepping but never actually starting? In this episode, we’re diving into how perfectionism and overthinking systems secretly fuel procrastination, and how to finally break the cycle. This isn’t about being lazy. It’s about chasing the perfect system instead of getting started with what you have. If you’ve ever said, “I just need the right tool before I begin,” you’re not alone, and this episode is your wake-up call. What you’ll learn: Why overthinking...

04-23
12:56

How to Stay Productive During Setbacks & Sick Days | 101

Has life ever thrown a wrench in your perfectly planned week? 😷🛑 Yeah, same. I kicked off this week ready to work, write, and tackle all the things... and then me and my daughter both got sick. No voice, no coffee, no momentum. And yet, I still managed to stay productive. In this episode, I’m sharing how to stay productive during setbacks whether it’s illness, unexpected chaos, or just a low-energy week. From quick mindset shifts to strategic rest and systems that saved me, I’ll walk you thro...

04-16
13:47

The Truth Behind My Imperfect, Podcasting Journey to 100 Episodes | 100

What does it really take to reach 100 podcast episodes? In this milestone episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my full podcasting journey → the highs, the breaks, the messy middle, and everything I’ve learned along the way. If you’ve ever felt behind in your own content, struggled with consistency, or wondered if the effort is even worth it, this episode is for you. I’m getting real about the lessons I didn’t see coming when I first hit “record” almost three years ago. What you’ll learn: ...

04-09
30:14

Your To-Do List Isn’t the Problem (This Tiny Tweak Changes Everything) | 99

If your to-do list is stressing you out, you’re not the problem → your system is. In this week’s episode, we’re diving into why traditional to-do lists don’t work and what you should be doing instead. I’ll walk you through how to turn that never-ending, chaotic to-do list into a structured system that’s actually designed to support your business (and your life). We’re talking about proactive task management, organizing your tasks with intention, and building task flows that give y...

04-02
15:49

These 5 Hacks Help Me Get More Done and Be More Productive | 98

Ever wish you could get more done without working more hours? 🙋🏻‍♀️ Spoiler alert: It is possible (and it starts by doing less). If you’re always adding to your to-do list and still feeling behind, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down 5 productivity strategies that help me be more productive without burning out… and yes, automation is a big part of it. What you’ll learn: How to identify your real priorities (and ditch the fluff)Why batching helps you be more productive and save brainpow...

03-26
19:59

Stop Hustling and Be More Productive By Doing THIS | 95

Are you busy but still not moving the needle? In this episode, I unpack why being more productive isn’t about piling on tasks but about focusing on what truly moves your business (and life) forward. What You’ll Learn: Why “busy” doesn’t mean being more productiveHow to identify and focus on high-impact tasksThe art of saying no in business to free up spaceShifting to an intentional productivity mindsetMy real-life strategies for juggling business and family chaosWe’re covering why hustl...

03-19
14:00

6 Things I Love About the Productive Entrepreneurs Club | 96

Feel like you’re always working but never making real progress? You’re not alone, and that’s exactly why I created the Productive Entrepreneurs Club. In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my low-cost productivity membership that’s helping productive entrepreneurs like you build momentum without burning out. This isn’t just another course or content dump. It’s a guided, bite-sized system that fits into your life (even with only 10 minutes a day). What you’ll learn: Why I lowered...

03-12
21:18

Productivity Isn’t About Doing More: Do This Instead | 95

Being busy doesn’t always mean you’re productive. In this episode, I’m sharing the difference between being busy and being productive and how you can break free from the cycle of constant activity. You’ll learn practical productivity tips for online entrepreneurs that will help you prioritize tasks for business growth and focus on what truly moves the needle. Tune in to stop feeling stuck and start achieving more with less hustle. 🔗 Productive Entrepreneurs Club: https://cheerstop...

03-05
21:08

The Hidden Flaw in Your Task Management System | 94

Feeling like no task management system ever sticks, no matter how many tools you try? You’re not broken. You’re just using the wrong system. In this episode, I share real feedback from Taskflow Magic members, and it probably sounds a lot like your own struggles. Here’s what we’re covering: Why perfectionism in productivity systems backfiresHow messy setups ruin your business organizationThe exact mindset shift to stop duplicating chaosWhat makes task management for solopreneurs ac...

02-26
09:58

Take Back Your Time with These 3 Productivity Tips | 93

What if the real reason you feel behind every day isn’t lack of hours, but hidden leaks in your workflow? In this episode, Lucy breaks down 3 time-wasters that are secretly eating your time, along with the productivity tips and business systems you need to plug them. What You’ll Learn: How to conquer decision fatigue with pre-planned workflowsWhy letting go of low-value tasks is a cornerstone business systemThe step-by-step task flow that eliminates rewindsTime management tips for entre...

02-19
14:03

What Happens When You Start to Track Small Wins | 92

Are your big goals starting to feel heavy, fuzzy, or just plain overwhelming? Yep, I’ve been there too, especially around February when motivation dips and the plans we made in January feel miles away. That’s why I’ve stopped obsessing over big-picture outcomes and started to track small wins every single day instead. It’s the simplest shift with the biggest impact on my mindset, momentum, and results. In this episode, I’m showing you how daily business tracking can actually help you hit thos...

02-12
11:08

Productivity Tips to Stay Focused When the World Feels Like Chaos | 91

Feeling overwhelmed and struggling to stay focused with everything going on? You’re not alone. In this deeply personal episode, I’m sharing the emotional reality behind my week, the chaos we’re all feeling, and how I’m staying grounded using simple productivity tips that are keeping my head above water. What you’ll learn: Focus strategies for entrepreneurs facing tough emotional weeksHow to find clarity through prioritization (even when you’re overwhelmed)Ways to protect your energy whi...

02-04
20:36

My 30-Minute Plan to Streamline Online Business Operations | 90

Snow days and scattered energy? Been there. In this episode, I’m sharing the exact 30-minute rhythm I use to streamline my online business and get things done, even when I’m not in the mood to work. If you're juggling life, business, and surprise curveballs, it’s time to simplify your business tasks with a repeatable weekly system. What you’ll learn: How to streamline your online business in less than an hour a weekThe magic of a quick weekly business reflectionWhy tiny 2-minute changes...

01-29
19:28

Stop Overcomplicating Productivity. Do This Instead | 89

Is your to-do list full, but your results... not so much? If you're caught in the cycle of planning, tweaking, and waiting for the "right time," this episode is your wake-up call. In this episode, I’m sharing how I broke free from the perfectionism trap that almost kept me from launching Taskflow Magic. You'll hear how overthinking delayed my progress and how I finally moved forward by embracing imperfect action in business, and how you can too. What you’ll learn: How overcomplicating product...

01-22
12:59

This One Shift in My Word of the Year Changed Everything | 88

Do you have a word of the year yet? Or did last year’s word completely fall off your radar? In this episode, I’m sharing a raw reflection on why my 2024 word of the year didn’t go the way I expected, and how I’m shifting into something more meaningful for 2025. You’ll hear why I’m no longer separating personal and business goals, how this change is reshaping my goal setting as an entrepreneur, and what intentionality looks like in everything from content strategy to family time. What you’ll l...

01-15
24:33

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