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An Introduction to Productivity at Productive Flourishing

By Jess Sommers on January 13, 2022 Leave a Comment

As you might guess by our name, we know a thing or two about productivity. So much so that we have tons and tons of resources about productivity, planning, time management, and how to optimize your life.  But how do you expect to be productive and get your most important projects done when you’re … [Read more...] about An Introduction to Productivity at Productive Flourishing

January 2022 Planning Tips: Leading Off the Year Strong

By Jess Sommers on December 23, 2021 Leave a Comment
Last updated on January 13, 2022

We are in that quintessential moment in time where we all seem to be stepping back and evaluating priorities, all in the hopes to move forward with refreshed goals outlined for the year. And whatever it is that you’ve decided you want to pursue in the new year, we want to remind you that your goals … [Read more...] about January 2022 Planning Tips: Leading Off the Year Strong

December 2021 Planning Tips: This Year, Resolve to Be Brave

By Jess Sommers on November 30, 2021 2 Comments
Last updated on November 23, 2021

The end of the year is always ripe with reflection, and this one is no different. As we approach the two year mark of our lives being completely flipped upside down, this year was remarkable in its own right. The highs and lows of the state of the world – plus, of course, the nuances of our lives in … [Read more...] about December 2021 Planning Tips: This Year, Resolve to Be Brave

November 2021 Planning Tips: Get Into the Habit of Holiday Self Care

By Jess Sommers on October 26, 2021 Leave a Comment
Last updated on October 21, 2021

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Ready or not, here it comes; the holiday season is once again upon us! Unfortunately, the season centered around good tidings of comfort and joy can often feel like quite the opposite. Stress and overwhelm tend to take over as project deadlines, meeting agendas, and holiday travel plans come in … [Read more...] about November 2021 Planning Tips: Get Into the Habit of Holiday Self Care

Get Into the Habit of Habit Streaks

By Jess Sommers on October 14, 2021 Leave a Comment
Last updated on October 12, 2021

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We’re told over and over about the importance of creating healthy habits — you don’t need us to remind you yet again. You know intuitively, deep down, what you need to do to feel your best, even if it’s taken you some time to be more present with yourself and understand what it is that makes you … [Read more...] about Get Into the Habit of Habit Streaks

October 2021 Planning Tips: Treat Yourself to Planning Ahead

By Jess Sommers on September 29, 2021 Leave a Comment
Last updated on September 22, 2021

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Welcome to October, the last full working month of 2021! No, it’s not an early Halloween trick. November and December, plump with parties and cozy Crock Pots, have only about six workweeks combined. And even if you personally plan on working away while the weather starts to change, your clients and … [Read more...] about October 2021 Planning Tips: Treat Yourself to Planning Ahead

September 2021 Planning Tips: Sustainably Ramp Up Your Productivity

By Jess Sommers on August 31, 2021 Leave a Comment
Last updated on August 30, 2021

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It’s that time of year where many of us start to dust off our projects that got left with the umbrellas and sweaters of springtime in lieu of OOO and PTO. With the school season returning along with cooler, more energizing temps lulling us out of our humidity-induced daze, it’s time we tell … [Read more...] about September 2021 Planning Tips: Sustainably Ramp Up Your Productivity

What To Do When You Feel Resistance Set In

By Jess Sommers on August 12, 2021 Leave a Comment

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We, humans, love to give ourselves a hard time. We learn to ignore our intuition, even when we feel our stomachs drop or our shoulders tense up. We think that we need to tackle our weaknesses head-on every single time, and to push, push, push. We are brought up in a world that is told to rise and … [Read more...] about What To Do When You Feel Resistance Set In

August 2021 Planning Tips: Soak Up Summer While Making Progress On Your Goals

By Jess Sommers on July 28, 2021 Leave a Comment
Last updated on July 21, 2021

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With this summer being a refreshing bright spot in the past year and a half of darkness, it’s possible you’ve been taking extra advantage of the sunnier days this season. Hopefully, this means that you’ve been using your time off with more long weekends out of town, or at least lounging inside in … [Read more...] about August 2021 Planning Tips: Soak Up Summer While Making Progress On Your Goals

July 2021 Planning Tips: Organize Your Life and Prevent Burnout

By Jess Sommers on June 30, 2021 Leave a Comment

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It’s toasty here in the Northern Hemisphere, and we aren’t just talking about the temperature. Sure, we’ve got record-setting heat here on the West Coast, but the sun isn’t the only burn we’re feeling. Burnout has been on our minds lately because, well, we’ve been feeling it. But the feeling … [Read more...] about July 2021 Planning Tips: Organize Your Life and Prevent Burnout

Find Your Focus By Widening Your View

By Jess Sommers on June 10, 2021 Leave a Comment

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If you’ve ever been to a yoga class, while wobbling in Tree pose you may have heard your teacher say, “Find your drishti.” Drishti is a Sanskrit word meaning “focus” or “gaze”, and is used in modern yoga classes to encourage students to find one point in front of them to focus on or to steady … [Read more...] about Find Your Focus By Widening Your View

Here’s How to Mindfully Stay Present When Under Pressure

By Jess Sommers on May 20, 2021 Leave a Comment

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There’s a lot of talk these days about mindfulness and the importance of staying present. But when you’re in the throes of deadlines and emergencies, it’s extremely difficult to pause and really be in the moment. Maybe you’re a creative professional feeling frustrated with the lack of direction a … [Read more...] about Here’s How to Mindfully Stay Present When Under Pressure

Reflecting on a Year of Daily Meditation

By Jess Sommers on April 22, 2021 Leave a Comment

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Saturday, April 24 will mark 365 days of daily meditation for me. When this post is published, I will be just two days shy of that 1-year milestone. Last year around this time I wrote a 4-part series on meditation, where I gave suggestions on different techniques and general insight as to what … [Read more...] about Reflecting on a Year of Daily Meditation

Case Study: Maghan Haggerty, Taking the Leap with Courage and Support

By Jess Sommers on March 12, 2021 Leave a Comment
Last updated on March 16, 2021

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One year ago, Maghan Haggerty’s coaching business, Connecting Dots, didn’t exist. At that point, she had been freelancing for two years, having departed from 20+ years of working in advertising and marketing. She knew she needed to make a big change, but didn’t trust herself to make it on her own or … [Read more...] about Case Study: Maghan Haggerty, Taking the Leap with Courage and Support

Case Study: Kristin Tweedale, Finding Business Clarity Through Structure

By Jess Sommers on March 4, 2021 1 Comment
Last updated on March 8, 2021

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Kristin Tweedale is the founder of The Awesome Ladies Project, a feminist scrapbooking membership community and host of the Crafty Ass Female podcast, based out of East Lansing, Michigan. A few years back Kristin fell into a massive creative rut, where everything felt arduous and seemed to take … [Read more...] about Case Study: Kristin Tweedale, Finding Business Clarity Through Structure

The Free Planners for August 2020 Are Now Available

By Jess Sommers on July 28, 2020 Leave a Comment
Last updated on December 8, 2020

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Heads up: This will be our last Free Planners blog post! Stay updated on when the Free Planners are released every month – and get them sent directly to your inbox – by signing up below. Thanks!   The free planners for August are now available on the Free Planners page. This year’s … [Read more...] about The Free Planners for August 2020 Are Now Available

The Free Planners for July 2020 Are Now Available

By Jess Sommers on June 26, 2020 Leave a Comment
Last updated on December 9, 2020

The free planners for July are now available on the Free Planners page. For better or for worse, here we are – halfway through 2020. Regardless of how your year has gone, taking this time to reflect back on the past six months and make a meaningful plan for the next can help you to let go, … [Read more...] about The Free Planners for July 2020 Are Now Available

Midweek Meditation: Take a Mental Vacation

By Jess Sommers on June 17, 2020 4 Comments
Last updated on April 8, 2021

It’s been nearly two months since I last wrote about meditation. Truth be told, back in April, I didn’t know what to think about the future. I thought maybe come June, we’d be tip-toeing back into a new normal. That maybe the yoga studio where I teach would open back up, even if just in a limited … [Read more...] about Midweek Meditation: Take a Mental Vacation

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