Handled(ish): Productivity for the Imperfect
Handled(ish): Productivity for the Imperfect is a weekly podcast hosted by Betsy A. Hays, an educator, author and speaker who is a self-proclaimed productivity nerd. It's a practical and humorous look at productivity, how to get things done well, and how to accept that a lot of things will just get "done enough" -- and that's ok. The podcast is both philosophical and practical, and included in each episode are ideas that listeners can immediately use. Because she practices what she "preaches," the podcast is imperfect, like all of us, and hopefully serves as a reminder that the beauty of life is often in its imperfections.
Episodes
113 episodes
#113: Your Thinking/Doing Ratio Might be Off (and Probably is)
Feeling like your productivity is a little off? Does it feel like you are playing whack-a-mole and just going from thing to thing to thing? Perhaps your ratios are off -- your thinking/doing ratio. Ideally, we'll spend more time thinking (strat...
#112: Get Rid of Your "Busy" Brand
We all do it. Someone asks us how we are, and we answer, "Busy!" In this episode, I'm challenging all of us to think about how unhelpful and potentially harmful that can be when we do it on repeat. I think we can do better.Enjoy 🤍🩵💙🎙️&nb...
#111: Post-Anything Evaluation and Gratitude - Part 2
Call it a debrief, or a postmortem, or whatever you would like, but taking time to think about what just happened (an event, project, etc.) is really important for increased productivity. In this episode (Part 2), I talk about the evaluation pi...
#110: Post-Anything Evaluation and Gratitude - Part 1
Call it a debrief, or a postmortem, or whatever you would like, but taking time to think about what just happened (an event, project, etc.) is really important for increased productivity. In this episode (Part 1), I talk about post-anything gra...
#109: How to Conference (aka Productive Conferencing)
Conferences are part of many of our professional and personal lives, and we are more likely to maximize these opportunities with a little thought and intentional preparation. In this episode (recorded at a conference!) I share some ideas. ...
#108: The Magic of an Imperfect Start
We DO NOT have to start things only on Mondays or the 1st of the Month or the 1st of the Year, or whatever silly ideas we have for when we should start things. Consider an imperfect start for a new habit or goal you want to get going on, and ge...
#107: Stuck? Do a Physical Challenge
I walked a 5K every day in March to get me unstuck with rehab and making myself stronger after all of my not-so-fun injury adventures. It gave me confidence, made me stronger, and proved that I can show up for myself. In this episode I share wh...
#106: WHY Plan?
In this next episode of the 5W's and the H series, I talk about the "WHY" of planning. Enjoy 🤍🩵💙🎙️ #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #ProductivityTips #HandledIshHacks #PlanningEqualsFreedom #WiggleRoomNotStress #Podcast #Podcasts...
#105: WHAT Should You Plan?
In this next episode of the 5W's and the H series, I talk about the "WHAT" of planning. Enjoy 🤍🩵💙🎙️ #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #ProductivityTips #HandledIshHacks #GetToNotHaveTo #PlanItAll #GetItDone #Podcast #Podcasts
#104: WHO Should You Plan?
In this next episode of the 5W's and the H series, I talk about the "WHO" of planning. Enjoy 🤍🩵💙🎙️ #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #ProductivityTips #HandledIshHacks #WhoToPlan #ScheduleYourPeople #RegularGetTogethers #Podcast #...
#103 - WHERE Should You Plan?
This series explores the 5W's and the H of planning . . . and this time we discuss WHERE you should plan. Enjoy 🤍🩵💙🎙️ #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #ProductivityTips #HandledIshHacks #ComfyPlanning #WherePlan #Same...
#102 - WHEN Should You Plan?
This series explores the 5W's and the H of planning . . . starting with WHEN you should plan. Enjoy 🤍🩵💙🎙️ #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #ProductivityTips #HandledIshHacks #NoPlanningOnSundays #WhenPlan #NoPlanningO...
#101 - Share WHY You Love and Admire Them
It's Valentine's Day Week, so consider taking this time to share with (lots of) people WHY you love and admire them. What do they do well? How do they shine? What are the traits and characteristics they have that you love? It's fun for you to t...
#100 - The Benefits of Imposter Syndrome
It's my 100th episode! And a moment worth celebrating, for sure. It's also a great opportunity to talk about the benefits of imposters syndrome. Join me! Enjoy 🤍🩵💙🎙️ #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #ProductivityTips ...
#99 - Create More Than Consume
Consumption of news, social media, books, blogs and podcasts can truly be fun, and it can be part of research. AND, it can also be a form of procrastination that gets in the way of our creation (i.e. productivity). Do you need an info consumpti...
#98 - Become a Better Fan!
You can be a fan of anything, and when you become a better one, you amp up the fun and the joy. Give it a try!Enjoy 🤍🩵💙🎙️ #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #ProductivityTips #HandledIshHacks #BetterFans #LevelUpFandom #BigFa...
#97 - Bingo Cards and Productivity
A bingo card gives you 24 spots to put goals, dreams and want-to-dos, so let's use it as a productivity tool! Make a list and plot yours out, and then enjoying marking things off throughout the year. So many ways to do this!Enjoy 🤍🩵💙🎙️&n...
#96 - More Joy for Less Effort
High value joy with low effort? Yes, please! Just rinse and repeat!Enjoy 🤍🩵💙🎙️ #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #ProductivityTips #HandledIshHacks #LookForJoy #OverindexedJoy #RinseAnd Repeat #Podcast #Podcasts
#95 - Track Your Weekly Highlights
So many reasons and so many ways to use the idea of tracking something weekly on pieces of paper placed into a jar. This is definitely a high ROI activity! Start this week and you will be so happy in a year when you reflect and review.En...
#94 - Get Curious: With People and Yourself
As we approach 2026, let's get more curious. Say these (or similar) phrases as often as you can: "Tell me more" or "Can you give me more info about that?" Regarding ourselves, let's ask "How can I do this?" and "How can this work?" ...
#93 - Update (Ugh & Gratitude)
Why I missed posting a podcast last week.
#91 - If You Want to Make it Better, You Have to Love it First
Sometimes we humans are funny. We will talk badly about something, pointing out what's wrong, what we don't like, etc. - and then wonder why nothing changes. What if we flipped the script? What if we love the thing? Would that help facilitate p...
#90 - Let Your Authentic, Unapologetically You Self Make Your Schedule
It's my birthday week, and this year's reflection includes being more mindful of showing up as my most authentic and unapologetic self. And if I let this version of me make my schedule, I think the results will be amazing! Enjoy. 🤍🩵...