Podcast
Positively Living®: Shame-Free Productivity Conversations
Hosted by Lisa Zawrotny · EN
The Positively Living® Podcast brings you shame-free productivity conversations for the overwhelmed multi-passionate creatives, caregivers, and multi-taskers who never clock out, juggle countless responsibilities, and quietly wonder if there's a better way.
Hosted by Lisa Zawrotny, Productivity Coach and founder of Positively Productive Systems, the show replaces rigid productivity rules with flexible approaches that respect your energy and priorities. Through solo episodes, expert interviews, and live coaching sessions, Lisa covers the topics that actually affect your ability to move forward: stress management, habits and systems, decluttering, self-awareness, boundaries, mindset, entrepreneurship, and more.
This is productivity for real life, helping you breathe easier, move forward sustainably, and make space for what matters most to you.
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Core Values: A Foundation of Sustainable Productivity
Jan 1200:20:27Tap to summarizeText your thoughts and questions!So many of us struggle with “productivity shame”-- the feeling that we’re failing because we can’t stay consistent. Maybe our systems and schedules look good on paper, but leave us feeling exhausted, guilty, or burnt out. The truth? Our daily actions are in a constant tug-of-war with our souls. This week, on episode 296 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I am kicking off a special series guiding you through my Positively Productive Toolkit, starting with the foundational element of sustainable productivity: core values. In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I’m sharing how you can identify the fundamental beliefs that guide your behavior and how to use them as a “filter” to sift through the noise of the world. Key Takeaways:Your values are the ultimate decision-maker for feeling grounded (instead of drained) in your efforts.Resistance and inconsistency are often linked to a lack of alignment. Learn how to narrow a list of ideals into five essential anchor values that represent your most authentic self. Shift your perspective from who you “should” be to who you actually are, allowing you to create a life that honors your energy and capacity. Your productivity should support your life, not the other way around. Haven’t downloaded your Positively Productive Toolkit yet? You can find it at positivelyproductive.com/PLPKit Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Positively LivingⓇ and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/Stop trying to fit into someone else’s productivity rules! Grab my free Productivity Toolkit, a collection of workbooks designed to help you explore how you work, uncover what truly matters to you, and create your very own energy-friendly systems. Get it here: www.positivelyproductive.com/plpkitCONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:(Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Resources Page.)Ep 293: Simple Filters to Help You Make DecisionsDance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3Music by Ian and Jeff ZawrotnyStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout!
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Mar 24, 2025Tap to summarizeText your thoughts and questions!Do you struggle to manage your time and tasks effectively, feeling like there is never enough time to tackle your to-do list? Does implementing new systems feel like a task all its own? As a productivity coach, my mission is to help you manage the overwhelm and find shame-free, sustainable solutions to life’s struggles. As a host, I’m excited to answer your questions and offer doable advice. This week, episode 254 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast is about time and task management best practices!In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I challenge the traditional notion of time management by introducing a new way of approaching your tasks through energy management and I answer listener questions about time management tips and how to set up and learn new systems without getting frustrated or burned out. I cover the following topics:Why energy management is a more sustainable approach than time management. How to effectively organize and prioritize your tasks. Implementing new productivity systems without feeling overwhelmed.Sustainable productivity strategies you can implement today.Don’t let traditional productivity advice shame or overwhelm you. When you set up new systems to help, start small by choosing one area to organize, use what feels intuitive to you, and gradually build your productivity system your way.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Positively LivingⓇ and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/Could you use some support? The Quickstart Coaching session is a way to get to know your productivity path, fast! A speed-round strategy session is perfect for a quick win and to see what coaching can do, the Quickstart will encourage and inspire you to take intentional, effective action! Go to https://www.positivelyproductive.com/plpquick for a special listener discount!CONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:(Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Resources Page.)Guided Mind Sweep Package Tech Tools Podcast PlaylistEp 245: Themes: The Simple Time Management Trick You NeedEp 69: Tackle Your ToDo List in Four Simple StepsEp 86: 3 Simple Systems to Organize Your Life + BusinessDance Song Playlist V1, V2,
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How to Organize Notes and Ideas [Ask Lisa]
Aug 29, 2022Tap to summarizeText your thoughts and questions!I’m a questioner by nature, which is ideal for coaching, but I also love answering questions too. In today’s episode, I am answering a listener's question asking for suggestions for those who constantly write down notes and have trouble accessing that information later. This week, episode 120 of the Positively Living Podcast is about organizing notes and ideas for an effective information management system.In this episode of the Positively Living Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of finding a way that works for YOU to store your collected information and actionable steps you can take right now to capture that information, process it properly, and store it in a way to easily access later. The steps I cover to organize notes and ideas:Finding a process or platform that works for you to collect and store information.Doing a mind sweep or brain dump to reduce the clutter floating around in your head. Creating a “to choose” list and organizing your information by the ways in which you will use it. Making it a habit to set aside some extra time to process the information after collecting it.You want to keep your process simple, being sure to consider what works now and what would be easiest for you going forward. Remember, your system won’t work if you don’t create a habit to go with it. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Positively Living and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/If you’re a DIY dynamo looking for simplicity and productivity support, you’ll find it in the Positively Productive Resources Vault. It’s packed with the worksheets, checklists, workbooks, and recordings I use with clients. Go to www.positivelyproductive.com/vault and use the promo code PODCAST for a special listener discount.CONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! Buy Lisa a coffee!LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Positively Living: 3 Simple Systems to Organize Your Life + BusinessPositively Living: Tackle Your ToDo List in Four Simple StepsDance Song Playlist Volume 1, Volume 2, Volume 3Music by Ian and Jeff ZawrotnyStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout!
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