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Positively Living®: Shame-Free Productivity Conversations

The Positively Living® Podcast brings you shame-free productivity conversations for the overwhelmed multi-passionate creatives, caregivers, and multi-taskers who never clock out, juggle countless responsibilities, and quietly wonder if there"s a better way.Hosted by Lisa Zawrotny, Productivity Coach and founder of Positively Productive Systems, the show replaces rigid productivity rules with flexible approaches that respect your energy and priorities. Through solo episodes, expert interviews, and

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16:52

Shame-free Productivity: The Most Effective Way To...

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2025/02/24

Text your thoughts and questions! As a compassionate, holistic productivity coach, I focus on productivity with a person-first perspective. This shame-free productivity approach prioritizes overall well-being over relentless work and self-criticism. It rejects the “hustle and grind” mentality and embraces flexibility and self-compassion. This week, episode 250 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about shame-free productivity: the most effective way to get things done! In this episode of th...

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22:18

Five Energizing Habits to Make You More Productive

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2025/02/17

Text your thoughts and questions! As a holistic productivity coach, I’ve seen repeatedly how much overall well-being impacts productivity. As a caregiver and mom, I experience it personally, too, having spent years in various states of overwhelm and exhaustion. I’ve come to realize that this is something most of us experience. So, how do we break free and find the balance? The answer: approaching productivity with energy management, not time management. This week, episode 249 of the Positivel...

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17:40

How to Find Light When the World Feels Dark

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2025/02/10

Text your thoughts and questions! A positive approach is essential no matter what you come up against in life, and cultivating positive thinking can be a lifesaver when dealing with dark times. Please don’t confuse positive thinking with toxic positivity, which denies our struggles. Healthy, positive thinking is a tool that helps us navigate our way through difficult times. This week, episode 248 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about how to find light when the world feels dark! In this...

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15:31

Why Being Intentional is Essential to Be Productive

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2025/02/03

Text your thoughts and questions! Too often, we go through our days reacting to things that come up, putting out fires, and running on the hamster wheel without knowing how we even got there or how to stop. While this is a well-meaning approach to get by, the result isn’t productivity; it's guilt and stress. There is a different, more effective approach where you work in a way that is best for you and that’s flexible for your current phase of life: intentional action. This week, episode 247 o...

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21:54

A SIMPLE™ Way to Reduce Clutter and Stress

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2025/01/27

Text your thoughts and questions!While there are many systems for decluttering and experts advising you on how to approach clutter, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. The key to finding the approach that is best for you is creating your own framework, which is one of the things I help clients do as a coach. I use a 6-step system with the acronym SIMPLE to help declutter your space and do so in a way that will last. This week, episode 246 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about a SIMPL...

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19:35

Themes: The Simple Time Management Trick You Need

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2025/01/20

Text your thoughts and questions!If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by a packed calendar and even more overwhelmed by trying to add more things to that calendar, incorporating themes into your schedule might just be the solution you need. Themes–though most known for novels and fun parties–play an important part in how we naturally categorize our lives. By assigning overarching themes to your schedule, you can create a simplified approach that's flexible yet focused. This week, episode 245 of th...

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24:34

How to Clear Your Digital Clutter

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2025/01/13

Text your thoughts and questions!We've talked about physical and mental clutter many times on the podcast, but digital clutter is in its own category. It’s one of the more insidious types of clutter because you can't see or feel it. It hides really well and is one of the easiest to collect and forget about. This week, episode 244 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about how to clear out digital clutter!In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I share how digital clutter, an often ...

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22:18

How Your Home Office Can Make You More Productive

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2025/01/06

Text your thoughts and questions!Whether you have a large, private space or a shared section of a room for a home office or workspace, it’s important to acknowledge how your surroundings impact your productivity. Even the smallest design changes can help you focus and foster creativity. This week, episode 243 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about how your home office can make you more productive!In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I share the importance of tailoring your e...

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20:53

A Reverse Approach to Better Achieve Your Goals

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2024/12/30

Text your thoughts and questions!While I’m thrilled to coach you every episode (and will continue to do so), it’s also my goal to equip you with the resources to coach yourself for maximum growth and achievement. Today. I’m doing this through a series of simple yet powerful questions in an unexpected order. This week, episode 242 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about a reverse approach to better achieve your goals!In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I’m sharing the“BE, DO,...

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20:07

Why Being Cozy Can Make You More Productive

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2024/12/23

Text your thoughts and questions!When you think of productivity, your mind might immediately jump to hustle and grind culture…unless you follow me, of course! But today, I am introducing you to the concept of being cozy AND productive. It may seem like an odd juxtaposition, but it works. And when you stop to think about it and learn the science behind it, it makes sense. This week, episode 241 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about why being cozy can make you more productive!In this episo...

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17:26

Four Things You Need To Do Before The Year Ends

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2024/12/16

Text your thoughts and questions!With another year coming to a close, you may be feeling ready for a “fresh” start. But before we leave this year behind us, I highly encourage reflection, celebration, and preparation during this time so you can step into the calendar year confidently. This week, episode 240 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about the four things you need to do before the year ends!In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I share two strategic and two specific thi...

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18:56

How to Choose a Word of the Year [Re-release]

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2024/12/09

Text your thoughts and questions!Compassionate, sustainable productivity comes from small steps compounded by way of building habits that work best for us. When it comes to my fellow multi-passionate creatives, caregivers, and neurodiverse clients, it’s essential that we create paths that have authenticity and flexibility built into them. A word of the year does just that. And at a time when we are reflecting on the past year and looking ahead to a new one, now is the perfect time to choose o...

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36:02

The Most Effective Life Coaching Questions to Ask...

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2024/12/02

Text your thoughts and questions!Having a coach is like having a second brain that gives you a different perspective when making decisions to improve your life. This is the reason coaches hire other coaches and why coaching yourself–either in place of hiring a coach or as a supplement in between your coaching sessions–has incredible benefits. Lisa Kneller, a certified insight coach, joins me today to talk about how this DIY approach can work for you. This week, episode 238 of the Positively L...

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21:12

How to Use a Gratitude Practice in a Stressful Life

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2024/11/25

Text your thoughts and questions!Life is stressful. Anyone who tells you otherwise is either selling something or living on an island somewhere. But just because a stressful life is the reality for many of us, doesn’t mean that life’s not good too. It can absolutely be both. Identifying the good part is a key element of practicing gratitude. This week, episode 237 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about how to use a gratitude practice in a stressful life. In this episode of the Positi...

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Make Your Holiday Season Less Stressful with the...

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2024/11/18

Text your thoughts and questions!There is so much to appreciate about the holiday season, including time with those you love and experiences that connect you more deeply with others and yourself. It’s a time when you can take a break, enjoy treats, and think about what’s most important. But often, this doesn’t come without its fair share of stressors. To combat those stressors, I give you the 80/20 principle. By using this tool to reduce the impact of those stressors and highlight the good th...

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18:11

When You Must Say No for a Less Stressful Life

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2024/11/11

Text your thoughts and questions!As a recovering people pleaser and a multi-passionate creative, I actually love saying YES to people and opportunities. But I’ve also learned what will happen if I’m not careful, intentional, and selective in the things I say yes to. This week, episode 235 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about when you must say no for a less stressful life!In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I’m sharing that, while it may feel good at the moment, saying yes...

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[Strategy Call] Handling Invisible Stressors in a...

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2024/11/04

Text your thoughts and questions!Invisible stressors are stressors in our lives that aren’t necessarily obvious but can build up over time and take us down. As a multi-passionate entrepreneur, volunteer, and solo parent and caregiver of a special needs child, Janis Isaman found herself experiencing an anxiety episode when her invisible stressors built up, leaving her feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, and behind on her task list. This week, episode 234 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is a stra...

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24:35

Quick Tips to Try When You're Feeling Overwhelmed...

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2024/10/28

Text your thoughts and questions!According to Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies, I am a questioner by nature. In addition to constantly asking why, I also love answering questions too. I appreciate the challenge and the encouragement to reflect, which is probably why I love coaching. That’s why when I received a couple of related questions surrounding the topic of overwhelm, I wanted to take the time to answer them on the podcast, as I think my responses can be helpful for all of us. This week...

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21:19

How to Prioritize Personal Time by Setting Boundaries

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2024/10/21

Text your thoughts and questions!Whether you’re working for someone else or yourself, personal time is essential for maintaining mental and physical well-being, preventing burnout, and boosting your productivity and performance. It’s something we know we need to prioritize, but it can feel so challenging to make the time for it. This week, episode 232 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about how to prioritize personal time by setting boundaries!In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podc...

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How to Become a Recovering Perfectionist with Steph...

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2024/10/14

Text your thoughts and questions!Do you struggle to take action because something has to be “just right,” or do you beat yourself up for everything you’ve done wrong (without noticing all you've done right)? Maybe you feel like you’re just not enough because you can’t reach the level of achievement or quality you want. If so, you may be labeled a “perfectionist.” Steph Ellen Diplock, a recovered perfectionist, joins me on the podcast today to delve into the complexities of perfectionism, expl...

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