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
100 episodes
#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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 100
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14:56
#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...
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Season 3
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Episode 99
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5:56
#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...
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Season 3
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Episode 98
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11:06
#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...
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Season 3
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Episode 97
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9:36
#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
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Season 3
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Episode 96
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7:00
#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...
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Season 3
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Episode 95
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13:59
#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?" ...
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Season 2
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Episode 94
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11:50
#93 - Update (Ugh & Gratitude)
Why I missed posting a podcast last week.
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Season 2
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Episode 93
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9:01
#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...
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Season 2
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Episode 91
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8:29
#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. 🤍🩵...
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Season 2
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Episode 90
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11:19
#89 - Make a "Yes for Me" List
After you make your "not for me" list, its time to make your "yes for me" list! It's empowering and fun and helps us really focus on what we want to include and what needs to be a priority in our lives. Enjoy. 🤍🩵💙🎙️ #Han...
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Season 2
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Episode 89
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9:09
#88 - Make a "Not for Me" List
Using our time well is all about intention, and having a very clear idea of what's not for us can be really helpful. In this episode I talk about why you may want to create a list to help you really know what you don't want in your life anymore...
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Season 2
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Episode 88
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10:21
#87 - Does Your Calendar Match Your New Year's Eve Toast?
Imagine yourself on the upcoming New Year's Eve. You are toasting all of the great things that have happened during the past year, as well as noting how you got through the rough parts. Now, consider if your current calendar sets you up for the...
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Season 2
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Episode 87
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7:10
#86 - Putting the Joy Back in Picking a Restaurant
We've all been there. Where do you want to eat? I don't know, where do you want to eat? You pick. No, you pick. UGH!! It's no fun at all and sometimes takes some of the joy out of eating out. In this episode I share ideas on making all of that ...
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Season 2
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Episode 86
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10:30
#85 - Sync with the Season (Autumn)
Fall/Autumn is almost here and with it are opportunities to sync with the season. This week I talk about some ideas for doing so, and why it's both fun and important to transition as the seasons do! Let's all be a little more connected with the...
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Season 2
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Episode 85
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8:43
#84 - Make Big Transitions Easier
We all have big transitions - new schools or jobs, kids leaving the "nest," etc. And if we plan and prepare a bit, these things can be a little easier. Enjoy. 🤍🩵💙🎙️ #HandledIsh #ImperfectProductivity #ProductivityTips #H...
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Season 2
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Episode 84
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14:08
#83 - What to Wear Today
Want to talk about how to make figuring out what to wear less stressful and/or annoying? Tune into this episode about reducing decision fatigue in this area, and some ways to make this part of your life easier -- and more fun! Enjoy...
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Season 2
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Episode 83
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14:46
#82 - Why you are doing better than you think you are
At the end of each of my podcasts, I say "and you are doing much better than you think you are, trust me!" In this episode, I explain why I truly believe that, even though many of you I haven't met.Enjoy. 🤍🩵💙🎙️ #HandledIsh #I...
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Season 2
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Episode 82
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6:23
#81 - The Email Change That Will Make Everything Better
While you might thing that the title of this podcast is hyperbole, I promise you - it isn't. Adding a pending folder (and using it!) to your email process will free up brain space and make your life happier, I assure you. It will also help prev...
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Season 2
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Episode 81
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7:13
#80 - Have a Frog Day
Batching similar tasks is always a good productivity strategy, but so is batching tasks that you aren't excited about doing. Hence, the idea of having a frog day, or a frog hour, where you chunk a bunch of things together that you aren't lookin...
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Season 2
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Episode 80
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6:08
#79 - My Interview on the Coffee Monday Podcast: Progress Over Perfection
This week I have a very special episode - my interview on the Coffee Monday Podcast! I loved my conversation with host Rae Pardini Matson. We covered everything from podcasting to motherhood, email management to book publishing, and much more ....
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Season 2
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Episode 79
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1:31:36
#78 - Turn Off (Most) Notifications!
Distraction is probably our biggest productivity challenge, and all of those phone and computer notifications are a big part of the problem. In this episode, I challenge you to go to settings, turn (almost) all of them off, and see how your lif...
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Season 2
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Episode 78
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7:31
#77 - Make the First Best Choice
Set the criteria - what "boxes" do you need to check to make your choice? Spend some thoughtful time doing that, then make the first best choice. And then do something else that is (most likely) more important - or more fun!Enjoy. 🤍🩵💙🎙️&...
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Season 2
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Episode 77
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12:00
#76 - Planning a Wedding in 9 Days!
A few months ago I had the most amazing pleasure of hosting a small wedding for some of my dearest friends in my backyard. We did a lot of things right with a short timeline, and it was one of the best experiences of my life! In this episode - ...
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Season 2
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Episode 76
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13:47