Are you tired of productivity systems that seem built for someone else’s brain? Ever feel like a failure when yet another fancy planner ends up buried under a pile of unopened mail?
Maybe you’re not the problem.
In this episode of Get It Together, Weirdo, get your shit together coach and host Sarah Bowser tackles the messy reality of productivity for real, imperfect humans, especially those with neurodivergent or easily distracted minds. Sarah covers why traditional productivity systems fall short, how to align your To Dos with your core values, and what it really means to embrace your wonderfully weird imperfection and still make meaningful progress.
If you're craving a more human, purpose-driven approach to time management, this episode's for you.
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What you’ll learn in this episode:
- Why most planners, task apps, and other productivity systems weren’t designed for your wonderfully weird brain
- How to identify your core values and use them to guide your productivity choices
- What perfectionism has to do with your burnout and how to break free from it
- Why you should just ditch tasks that make your stomach knot up
- How celebrating small wins can rewire your brain for progress over pressure
- Why experimenting is the key to finding systems that actually work for your unique self
Noteworthy quotes from this episode:
“Those picture-perfect planners weren’t made for your brain. They were made for an imaginary productivity unicorn.”
“You're allowed to prioritize your real life.”
“Maybe you've failed at a hundred different planners and systems before. Cool! That just means you have research data.”
“You don't need a 5:00 AM routine with 17 steps. You need space to find what makes sense for your life.”
“Perfection is overrated. Progress is magical. And your weird, wonderful way of doing things? That’s your superpower.”
Learn more about Sarah Bowser, That Weird, Nerdy Mom
- Follow Sarah on Instagram: @that_weirdnerdymom
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- Check out Sarah’s “From Mental Chaos to Calm” coaching program: thatweirdnerdymom.com/mentalchaos/
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