Call Her Brilliant
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Call Her Brilliant
143: Is It Time to Let That Project Go?
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I am no stranger to taking on more than is possible to complete. I have big goals for myself and a passion for learning! Which means that I love taking on projects.
But sometimes, my to-do list tasks feel like a chore to get through and I feel stretched for time. Does any of this sound familiar?
In this episode, I’ll introduce you to the Productivity Formula. This is something I use to help me make tough decisions on how to spend my time and energy.
Show Highlights
[01:59] - What is the Productivity Formula?
[02:34] - We want to spend the most time possible in the Productive Zone.
[03:04] - The zone we get stuck in is the Busy Zone.
[04:02] - We also want to minimize the Bored Zone and the Stress Zone.
[05:27] - The tasks in everyone’s zones are different per person and career.
[06:15] - Pay attention to how tasks make you feel.
[07:31] - Tasks that we used to love may also slip into feeling like a “should”.
[08:42] - It is important to realize when a project is no longer serving you.
[09:27] - Give yourself permission to take a break.
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