Manage Your Time Better with Proper Transitions
Do you jump from one task to the next feeling scattered, tense, or overwhelmed? We spend so much time planning our work that we often forget about the essential space in between. Ignoring this transition time can lead to frustration and exhaustion (which leads to...
How to Make Time Blocking Fun
Have you ever tried traditional time blocking only to find it too rigid, frustrating, or just plain boring? The one-size-fits-all approach to productivity often ignores the realities of our busy, unpredictable lives, leading to guilt and a feeling of failure when...
Why Stepping Back Helps You Move Forward
Do you feel like you constantly need to push forward and that non-stop work equals peak productivity? The truth is, relentless doing often leads straight to burnout, not true effectiveness. Many of us struggle to give ourselves permission to take a break, fearing it...
How to Stop Avoiding Tasks
Do you find yourself constantly putting off tasks, searching for distractions instead of focusing on what needs to be done? We all experience procrastination, and it’s not a personal flaw. It often comes from a lack of motivation, clarity, or energy, not a lack...
No Cost Self-Care Tips for Chronic Illness with Amber Tresca
Living with a chronic illness can make traditional self-care advice feel impossible or out of reach. Many struggle to prioritize their well-being when dealing with unpredictable symptoms, fatigue, and the constant demands of managing a condition. It can be hard to...
How to Be Productive Without Burning Out
Do you constantly feel overwhelmed, equating your self-worth with endless busywork, only to end up exhausted and unfulfilled? Many of us have been conditioned by “hustle culture” to believe that constant pushing is the only path to success, leading to...
Build Strong Habits Based On Your Personality
Have you ever felt frustrated trying to adopt a new habit, only for it to fall apart after a few days or weeks? You read all the advice, you try to follow the “rules,” but it just doesn’t stick. The truth is, most generic habit advice misses a...
How the Big 5 Personality Quiz Helps You Achieve More
When someone hears that I’m a productivity coach, the immediate expectation seems to be that I’ll discuss planners, calendars, tasks, and habits with them. We’ll discuss time management and achieving more with less time. While there’s nothing inherently wrong with...
How Pride Makes You More Productive
Five years ago, I launched the Positively Living Podcast with the goal of shifting the narrative around productivity. The core message? Productivity isn’t about rigid systems or fitting into a mold; it’s about embracing your unique self, fostering...Welcome! I’m Lisa Zawrotny
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