Editor's note: This is a guest post by Jeffrey Davis. Many of us get caught in a productivity paradox. On one hand, we wish for that proverbial extra hour in a day that allegedly would let us accomplish everything on our to-do list. On the other hand, if we do actually take time off for ourselves … [Read more...] about 4 Steps to Take Better Breaks That Will Make You More Productive
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Why You Should Write a Book (or Booklet) to Build Your Brand and Your Business
Editor's note: This is a guest post by Chris O'Byrne. Building a personal brand is one of the best ways to build your business. Most people think that building a brand is best accomplished by publishing content such as video, audio, photos, and text via social media. Between Facebook, Instagram, … [Read more...] about Why You Should Write a Book (or Booklet) to Build Your Brand and Your Business
The Free Planners for December 2018 Are Available from Productive Flourishing
The free planners for December are now available on the Free Planners page! Riddle me this: where does the time go? The end of the year is ripe with reflection, and I hope that you can look back on your year with feelings of accomplishment, of lessons learned, and of refreshed dreams for the … [Read more...] about The Free Planners for December 2018 Are Available from Productive Flourishing
You Were Designed for Optimum Productivity
Editor's Note: This is a guest post by Molly Gordon. As I grappled with this post’s theme for the dozenth time, I found myself writing, “Who doesn’t wasn’t to be optimally productive?” I realized a lot of us might say, “Me!”—with a caveat. We want optimal productivity if it won’t impinge on … [Read more...] about You Were Designed for Optimum Productivity
10 Ways to Support Yourself When You’re Marketing in a Hostile World
Editor's note: This is a guest post by Kerra L. Bolton. I have become increasingly reluctant to increase my brand visibility on and offline. In a world where anyone with a phone can say anything without impunity, sharing my perspective via thoughtful op-ed pieces and writing articles like this … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Support Yourself When You’re Marketing in a Hostile World
How to Know If You Have a Successful Business or Expensive Hobby
Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Lisa Robbin Young. When I started as a business coach over a decade ago, many of my first clients were excited about working with someone who could help them help grow their business into something that could impact the world. These creative entrepreneurs … [Read more...] about How to Know If You Have a Successful Business or Expensive Hobby
The Free Planners for November 2018 Are Available from Productive Flourishing
The free planners for November are now available on the Free Planners page! The shorter days, cooler temps, and smells of cinnamon can only mean one thing – the holidays are just around the corner. But how many times have you spent this special time of the year stressing? Perhaps it was due to … [Read more...] about The Free Planners for November 2018 Are Available from Productive Flourishing
Project Leonardo: What I’ve Learned After One Month
Editor’s note: This is a guest post by Cory Huff and part two of a series on Project Leonardo. A month ago I wrote about living in my Zone of Genius. A Zone of Genius is the thing you do so well that it seems effortless to you, yet people are amazed that you do it so well. For me, that’s a mix of … [Read more...] about Project Leonardo: What I’ve Learned After One Month
How to Use a Creative Ritual to Generate Momentum
Editor's note: This is a guest post by Lyza Fontana. One of the most powerful tools in the creative’s tool belt is the creative ritual. I write about it a lot because it’s one of the most effective tools in my creative and business practices. A creative ritual is, at its root, about setting an … [Read more...] about How to Use a Creative Ritual to Generate Momentum
7 Ways to Set Your Own Rules for Your Success
Editor's note: This is a guest post by Shahrzad Arasteh. Starting and running your own endeavor, whether you call it a small business, freelance work, or entrepreneurial project, can be exciting, full of surprises, and fulfilling. It’s a unique expression of who you are, what you care about, your … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Set Your Own Rules for Your Success