Ever since I was a child, I’ve put the needs of others before my own. I’m a Type Two on the Enneagram — the Helper — and I’ve always been highly sensitive to being a burden on others. Asking for help was simply something I didn't do. For the first part of my life, I chased success with my good … [Read more...] about Empower Your Team (and Yourself) by Asking for Help
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Block Those Notifications or How to Better Protect Your Attention Span
Do you ever get started on a project only to be interrupted five minutes later by a notification? That notification leads down a social media spiral, from which you emerge only several hours later, disheveled and confused, and not any farther along on your original project. This is not meant to … [Read more...] about Block Those Notifications or How to Better Protect Your Attention Span
How to Back a Kickstarter Campaign
What is crowdfunding? And why did we at PF choose to do a crowdfunding campaign? Recently we launched the Momentum Planner App as a project on Kickstarter. It would be almost impossible, if you follow any of our channels to not have heard about it, but likely some people in our audience don’t … [Read more...] about How to Back a Kickstarter Campaign
An Introduction to Productivity at Productive Flourishing
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
Let the Process Be a Process — And Don’t Forget to Play
When people come to me for advice, certain themes tend to come up time and again from different voices, across livelihoods, and types of projects. Whether it be business thought leaders, writers, or artists, folks seem to have difficulty with the process being a process. “It’s a process” is a way to … [Read more...] about Let the Process Be a Process — And Don’t Forget to Play
Momentum Kickstarter Is Live Today
Our Kickstarter campaign for Momentum – the planner app that matches how and when you work – is now live. Be sure to check out our Kickstarter page and back the campaign before January 10 to get some sweet early-bird backer bonuses. What Is Momentum? Momentum is the new, app version of our … [Read more...] about Momentum Kickstarter Is Live Today
January 2022 Planning Tips: Leading Off the Year Strong
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
Thinking Abundantly: Who and What Are Already Available?
“What if everything you need is already available?" This is a message we kept posted on a shared whiteboard in our kitchen downstairs for the last few months. It was meant to serve as a clear reminder of the abundance which surrounds us. Even if we know a certain truth on one level, chances are … [Read more...] about Thinking Abundantly: Who and What Are Already Available?
Taking Off the Earmuffs of Comparisonitis
I consider myself an excellent listener, but there’s one area in my life where I have a hard time hearing what others say — and a few months ago, a friend put my willingness to hear to the test. She sat me down and insisted that I not brush off or ignore what she had to say because she had … [Read more...] about Taking Off the Earmuffs of Comparisonitis
Find More Fun and Engagement During Your Next PF Event
Building a success pack is an essential part of getting your most important projects done. That’s mostly because no matter the nature of your project, you’re going to be more capable of doing it if you have a group of individuals who can keep you accountable. Here at PF, we are grateful our … [Read more...] about Find More Fun and Engagement During Your Next PF Event
We Are All Leaders
Our culture tends to define leadership narrowly. The word itself conjures a certain series of traits: bold, decisive, action-oriented, charismatic. It brings to mind a specific type of person. A person that doesn’t look like most of us. Many of us try to fit the mold. We take leadership … [Read more...] about We Are All Leaders
December 2021 Planning Tips: This Year, Resolve to Be Brave
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
Building a Better Planner App
Why don’t planner apps just work? One of the most common complaints we hear about the most powerful planner apps is that they require an enormous amount of learning, or a significant investment in customization. We’re a month away from launching the pre-sale for Momentum, the software … [Read more...] about Building a Better Planner App
Feelin’ the Flotilla Love: Our 2021 Writing Cohort Recap
During the month of October, we gathered up 20+ ambitious writers to commit to publishing a new piece of content every day. It was a lot of fun and a lot of learning, pushing ourselves and our writers to write consistently (or at least try to). We had such a blast working with the crew of creative … [Read more...] about Feelin’ the Flotilla Love: Our 2021 Writing Cohort Recap
Reflections: Healing and Growth in the Workplace
My mom has given me some of the best advice, but I never fully understood it until recently. She would tell me this: “Do what works for you, and do your best – even if it doesn’t look like someone else, that’s OK.” Like most of us, I’ve had lots of ups and downs over the years. Pair that with … [Read more...] about Reflections: Healing and Growth in the Workplace
How to Improve Employee Experience by Using Your “i’s”
Gone are the days where you can treat your employees like replaceable cogs that don't have other options. Let me rephrase: Gone are the days where there are no visible consequences for treating your employees like replaceable cogs that don’t have other options. 2020 created a shift in … [Read more...] about How to Improve Employee Experience by Using Your “i’s”
How to Push Through a Plateau
Picture this: You’re on a hike, gradually going up and up and up… and it’s getting hard. Sweat is dripping down your back, your hamstrings are on fire, and you already wish you packed more snacks. But even through the discomfort, you keep going. Why? There might be many reasons. Your friend … [Read more...] about How to Push Through a Plateau
Stop Giving Into Imposter Syndrome and Start Giving Yourself Permission to Flourish
What would shift for you if you spent more time doing what you're called to do instead of asking for permission to do it? Today's atomic essay is about how I caught myself before asking for permission or guidance to do something I didn't need either to do. It's strange how we ask other … [Read more...] about Stop Giving Into Imposter Syndrome and Start Giving Yourself Permission to Flourish