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In this episode of Being Better Everyday Podcast, as a millennial mom, finance professional, and entrepreneur with a lot on my plate —I am diving into the tool of the brain dump list and the daily focus three as my go-to strategies for tackling those overwhelming tasks. I'll let you in on how these incredible tools have been my lifesavers for clearing out mental clutter, getting my priorities straight, and really honing in on what I call intentional productivity.

I'm excited to share some realistic tips on how you can weave these techniques into your everyday life, highlighting just how transformative they can be for creating a more organized and purpose-driven existence. So, let's get into it and I hope you start using a brain dump to help you free up brain space and become more intentionally productive.

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Episode Outline:

  • The brain dump list (00:01:56)
  • Getting everything on paper (00:02:56)
  • Prioritizing tasks from the brain dump list (00:03:50)
  • Benefits of brain dump and focus tasks (00:05:57)
  • Daily focus three (00:07:00)
  • Embracing the power of brain dump and focus tasks (00:11:01)

Referenced Resources:

Episode 5 on Time Blocking on Apple

Episode 5 on Time Blocking on Spotify

Brain Dump Note Pad

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In this episode of Being Better Everyday Podcast, as a millennial mom, finance professional, and entrepreneur with a lot on my plate —I am diving into the tool of the brain dump list and the daily focus three as my go-to strategies for tackling those overwhelming tasks. I'll let you in on how these incredible tools have been my lifesavers for clearing out mental clutter, getting my priorities straight, and really honing in on what I call intentional productivity.

I'm excited to share some realistic tips on how you can weave these techniques into your everyday life, highlighting just how transformative they can be for creating a more organized and purpose-driven existence. So, let's get into it and I hope you start using a brain dump to help you free up brain space and become more intentionally productive.

Ways to Work With Me:

Follow Me on Instagram

Watch on YouTube

www.bypwdesigns.com

Episode Outline:

  • The brain dump list (00:01:56)
  • Getting everything on paper (00:02:56)
  • Prioritizing tasks from the brain dump list (00:03:50)
  • Benefits of brain dump and focus tasks (00:05:57)
  • Daily focus three (00:07:00)
  • Embracing the power of brain dump and focus tasks (00:11:01)

Referenced Resources:

Episode 5 on Time Blocking on Apple

Episode 5 on Time Blocking on Spotify

Brain Dump Note Pad

  continue reading

65 episodes

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