Handled(ish): Productivity for the Imperfect
Handled(ish): Productivity for the Imperfect is a weekly podcast hosted by Betsy A. Hays, an educator, author and speaker who is a self-proclaimed productivity nerd. It's a practical and humorous look at productivity, how to get things done well, and how to accept that a lot of things will just get "done enough" -- and that's ok. The podcast is both philosophical and practical, and included in each episode are ideas that listeners can immediately use. Because she practices what she "preaches," the podcast is imperfect, like all of us, and hopefully serves as a reminder that the beauty of life is often in its imperfections.
Episodes
This week I have a very special episode - my interview on the Coffee Monday Podcast! I loved my conversation with host Rae Pardini Matson. We covered everything from podcasting to motherhood, email management to book publishing, and much more . . .
COFFEE MONDAY EPISODE 50 DESCRIPTION:
This week on Coffee Monday, Rae chats with Betsy Hays—professor, author, speaker, publicist, and host of the Handled(ish) podcast. Fro...
Distraction is probably our biggest productivity challenge, and all of those phone and computer notifications are a big part of the problem. In this episode, I challenge you to go to settings, turn (almost) all of them off, and see how your life improves.
Enjoy. 🤍🩵💙🎙️
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Set the criteria - what "boxes" do you need to check to make your choice? Spend some thoughtful time doing that, then make the first best choice. And then do something else that is (most likely) more important - or more fun!
Enjoy. 🤍🩵💙🎙️
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A few months ago I had the most amazing pleasure of hosting a small wedding for some of my dearest friends in my backyard. We did a lot of things right with a short timeline, and it was one of the best experiences of my life! In this episode - some things I learned about short notice events.
Enjoy. 🤍🩵💙🎙️
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There are no perfect parents, but sometimes we do things that work pretty well. That's the subject of this episode!
Enjoy. 🤍🩵💙🎙️
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Back in episode 5, I talked about introducing our fantasy selves to our real selves in order to let go of ideas about who we are that aren't even who we really want to be. In this episode, I change my mind (just a tiny bit) on one of those things for me, and talk about why maybe we should revisit some of these ideas as things shift in our lives.
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Let's fact it, there are times when a project or initiative gets so big or complex that it feels out of control. Often this happens when it's never been done before, or the goal is clear but the strategies continue to evolve. That's when you may want to pause, take a chunk of time, and put your arms around it. I promise you will feel better!
Enjoy. 🤍🩵💙🎙️
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Part 2 of the conversation regarding our tendency (some of us, anyway - including me!) to create excuses for not doing things that are, well, not good excuses. Mixed results from my attempt at the challenge, but I'm not giving up!
Enjoy. 🤍🩵💙🎙️
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If we are being honest, sometimes we create excuses for not doing things that are, well, not good excuses. In this episode, I challenge us to ignore those lame excuses this week. Let's give it a try!
Enjoy. 🤍🩵💙🎙️
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Got an idea that you think might work? Pitch it! It won't happen if you keep it to yourself. Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and hit submit or send or call. You've got this!
Enjoy. 🤍🩵💙🎙️
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If there is something in your self-care world that isn't getting enough attention, consider starting a self-care snowball!
Enjoy. 🤍🩵💙🎙️
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We all have things that live on our to do list WAY too long. This is your nudge to do at least one of those this week, and experience the over-indexed joy that comes from it!
Enjoy. 🤍🩵💙🎙️
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When we have a good plan for our schedule and getting things done, we are able to be much more present. This episode is a look at why this is and how we can use planning to help us be where our feet are.
Enjoy. 🤍🩵💙🎙️
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Many of us wait to start something important because we are waiting for the timing to be perfect - for the "stars and the moon to align" and all our "ducks are in a row." You've been around long enough to know that rarely happens, so this episode is your nudge to get started if it's important to you. Even when we think the timing is perfect, we are often wrong, so just get rolling - the r...
We talk about this all the time.
- "I can't wait to get caught up."
- "After things slow down, I'll get caught up."
But what does caught up even mean? And is it even possible? In this episode I suggest thinking about this idea differently, which I believe will make us all happier (and more productive).
Enjoy. 🤍🩵💙🎙️
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Do you take screen shots on your phone and then never look at them again? Or do you think about them and wonder what you should do with them? I certainly do, and I don't think I'm alone. In this episode I talk about this issue and some ideas that didn't work, as well as some that hopefully will.
Enjoy. 🤍🩵💙🎙️
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While building the life you want, consider living that life now so you can get where you want to go faster. Start thinking, doing and feeling like someone with the life you are working to build, and watch things move forward more quickly.
Enjoy. 🤍🩵💙🎙️
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We all get in a rut sometimes. We may feel stagnant, or maybe even stuck. In this episode I share the magic of changing your seat to change your perspective. This deceptively simple practice can make a real difference.
Enjoy. 🤍🩵💙🎙️
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Have you ever broken a promise to yourself? Most of us have, and it's probably something we should not do very often. In this episode I challenge us to not first delete just for us things during busy weeks. We deserve to have promises kept to us, too.
Enjoy. 🤍🩵💙🎙️
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It's been 6 months since my birthday, so I'm checking on my intentions discussed in EP 37 - my quest, my digital and physical purge, and the idea of keeping some truly unplanned space in my calendar. As you might expect, there have been mixed results, and a lot of fun in this additional reflection. Perhaps you want to ponder some similar things on your half-birthday!
Enjoy. 🤍🩵💙🎙️
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