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How to work with your brain, not against it...

Published 22 days ago • 1 min read

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Have you ever tried a productivity tip that “works for everyone”…and felt absolutely deflated when it did not work for you?

When you feel overwhelmed, it is tempting to look for a new solution: a new system, a new planner, a new routine, a new push of willpower. But if the way you are trying to be productive is not aligned with who you are, no amount of forcing it will feel sustainable.

That is why self-awareness is still my number one productivity tool, and why I lean so heavily on self-discovery tools with my clients. But to be clear, those tools aren't meant to label you, box you in, or judge you. They are how you create filters you can use to choose habits, techniques, and supports that actually fit you.

If you want to make productivity feel easier and more sustainable, you'll want to:

  1. Notice what consistently drains you and what consistently energizes you.
  2. Pay attention to how you respond to expectations and accountability.
  3. Lead with strengths, not self-criticism.
  4. Turn insight into one small adjustment.

Where do you start? The Assessments Workbook inside the free Positively Productive Toolkit walks you through a starter set of assessments I recommend and use with my clients. And I walk you through the top four assessments in this week's podcast episode if you'd like to learn more.

>> Listen to the podcast here​
>> Read the blog post here​

You know, I've always loved taking assessments. And while the ones that tell you what kind of potato chip you might be might only be for fun (Buzzfeed saw me coming) there is a lot we can do with the information we gather about ourselves. Stay curious and remember that what you learn is the first step toward sustainable, shame-free productivity.

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Lisa

What's New at Positively Productive Systems...

We're coming up on the end of January and that means some serious celebration for the business and the podcast! This January marks 10 years in business for Positively Productive Systems LLC and I have a special episode and posts planned. Thank you for being part of this journey with me and for celebrating with me! Do you have a favorite moment or episode or memory with me? Please reply and let me know.

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