The BG Odyssey

Getting involved with our communities in charitable ways is a fantastic way to motivate us in dealing with clutter, especially with regards to letting go. This week, we discuss all the ways to contribute on a local level, as well as how to deal with some of those hard to donate items. Check out our shownotes for an extensive list of donation resources and recycling guide!

Why are deadlines important? What’s the best way to use them effectively? How do we keep ourselves accountable when we are setting our own deadlines? This episode, we dive deep into using deadlines as a productivity tool, as well as outlining a couple different prioritization systems you can use to stay on top of pending tasks. Try our “Master Dump List” exercise and work through a prioritization challenge of your own.

What are some techniques for getting past procrastination resistance we all struggle with occasionally? This week we discuss how to reframe negative thoughts, the five-minute rule, using lists to combat overwhelm, and more! Accept the 5-5 Challange and see if you can turn overcoming procrastination into more of an automated habit in your life.

What’s the best way to use a planner? How can we make the most of monthly, weekly, and daily views? And what about managing our ever shifting tasks and to-dos? In this episode, we break down the different layouts you typically see in a planner and the best way to maximize them with regards to everything that needs to get done. Learn how to do some research on your habits to find your maximum productivity window!

This week, Bianca and Ginni battle it out and break down all the different reasons you might choose to use a paper or digital planner. Tune in to find out what’s to love about each, as well as issues that may arise depending on what kind of system you’re using. Plus, we’ll do a quick run down of some of our favorite planning products on the market. Check out the shownotes on our website to find all the product links!

What’s the best way to find the optimal planning tool for you? Figure out your learning style! In this episode, we discuss the differences in visual, auditory, reading/writing, and kinesthetic learners. Determine yours using “The IKEA Test” and start customizing your tools to maximize information intake and productivity!

Season 1, Episode 2: HabitsWelcome: Almost any goal can be broken down into a habit. Creating good habits in our lives automates some of those annoying but necessary tasks. When we aren’t consciously thinking of these things so much, we are freeing up space in our minds for more big picture thoughts. This episode we’ll be talking about how to change your habits, how to start good ones and how to break bad ones. The “Habit Cycle”: From The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg (available on

Season 1, Episode 1: Goals Welcome: This week we are talking about how to set realistic and effective goals, as well as making sure your day-to-day life is in line with these goals. Each episode will finish with an Action Item you can use to put some of the concepts we spoke about to work. Working Backwards: Having your big end goal in sight first You don’t want to try and figure out what your daily tasks are before you know where you are going Write down your big “far-away” future goal Then, think