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In honor of a huge milestone —10 years of the business behind the podcast—I am reflecting on the last 10 years and the conversations I've had with clients, listeners, and my fellow multi-passionate entrepreneurs. So today in episode 299 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, instead of focusing on one topic, I’m celebrating by sharing 10 lessons of positive productivity that I’ve learned over the last decade.

In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I’m focusing on 10 lessons that connect to the same theme: productivity isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. You must find what works for you and honor that.

The 10 lessons I cover in this episode include:

1. Productivity is personal, not universal.
2. Fluctuating energy is normal. Plan for it.
3. Good enough beats perfect.
4. Decluttering is a whole-life practice.
5. Rest is not a reward; it’s a requirement.
6. Joy fuels productivity.
7. Shame is the worst motivator.
8. Systems don’t need to be complicated.
9. Let the season you’re in guide your choices.
10. Start where you are, grow as you go.

I want to celebrate with you! Find me on social media and message me, sharing what you’re celebrating today—big or small—and if this episode resonated with you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify to help others join this important conversation.

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If you’ve listened to the podcast before, you know that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach to productivity. So if you feel like you’re constantly fighting against your own brain, forcing yourself to use productivity systems that just don’t stick, and feeling overwhelmed in trying to be disciplined, you’ve likely been trying to operate in systems that weren’t designed for your unique wiring. This week, on episode 298 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I am continuing my special series guiding you through my Positively Productive Toolkit and talking about how your strengths and personality can be used to your productivity advantage.

In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I share why self-awareness is your number one productivity tool and outline how you can use my Assessments Workbook to help you quit forcing strategies that don’t fit and start choosing the habits and tools that support you.

The assessments I cover in this episode include:

• The Big Five (OCEAN): Think of this as your trait blueprint, measuring 5 broad traits (Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism) on a spectrum.
• The Four Tendencies: This framework by Gretchen Rubin categorizes you as an Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, or Rebel based on how you handle inner and outer expectations, revealing your natural motivation style.
• VIA Strengths: Unlike performance-based tests, this identifies your top character strengths and uncovers which qualities you naturally express to help you lean into what is already strong and meaningful within you.
• 16 Personalities: Considered a modern version of the Myers-Briggs test, this assesses how you instinctively think, relate, and connect with the world.

Your strengths, personality, and tendencies are not obstacles to overcome. Rather, they are your greatest advantages. Stop trying to fit into someone else's system and start designing a life that fits you.

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/plpkit

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Ep 1: The #1 Tool to Achieve Productivity

Ep 88: Play to Your Strengths with Julia de'Caneva

Ep 181: How to Improve Your Productivity Using the Four Tendencies

Ep 267: How the Big 5 Personality Quiz Helps You Achieve More

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Many of us struggle with the guilt of taking time for ourselves, often viewing self-care as a luxury we can only afford once everything else is done. But here’s the truth: when we neglect ourselves, we welcome exhaustion, resentment, and burnout. This week, on episode 297 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I am continuing my special series guiding you through my Positively Productive Toolkit, with the key to self-care: the Joy List.

In this episode of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I’m diving into my Joy List, reframing self-care not as an indulgence, but as essential maintenance for your mind and body, helping you map your way back to yourself through the science of positive emotions and the art of “compassionate productivity.”

Key takeaways:

• Self-Care as Energy Maintenance: Why joy is a biological necessity to expand your mental lens, foster creativity, and help you recover from stress faster.
• The Science of Nervous System Regulation: How small "glimmers" of joy act as cues to shift you out of "fight or flight" and into a state where you can solve problems with clarity.
• The Overlap of Values and Joy: Whether you value connection, beauty, or freedom, identifying specific joyful activities makes your values tangible and actionable.
• The Sliding-Scale Approach: Three levels of joy so you can practice self-care, no matter how busy you are.

Your joy is not a frivolous "extra", it’s the fuel that keeps you whole. This week, start by identifying three quick ways you can sprinkle joy into your day. Whether it’s listening to a favorite song or taking three deep breaths outside, notice how your energy shifts when you choose yourself.

Haven’t downloaded your Positively Productive Toolkit yet? You can find it at positivelyproductive.com/PLPKit

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/plpkit

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Ep 241: Why Being Cozy Can Make You More Productive

Ep 204: Why Bringing Nature Inside Will Help You Focus Better with Kasey Riley

Ep 296: Core Values: A Foundation of Sustainable Productivity

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