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Productivity On Purpose

200 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 49 ratings

How frickin’ amazing would it be to disentangle the chaos in your brain and wake up with a “here’s how things are gonna go” plan every day? I'm Mridu Parikh, Productivity Coach, and I help squash stress and the do-it-all-myself mentality for women with growing businesses. If you started your biz for freedom and flexibility but find yourself more overwhelmed than ever, you're in the right place. Each week I'll show you how to get exactly what you want – an amazing business, relationships, and life, by taking control of your focus, habits, and demands.

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Ep. 185: How To Be More Efficient In Email Every Day

March 25, 2024 14:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

Email. It’s such a time suck, isn’t it? The amount of hours we spend in email is annoying and maddening. Want to learn how to cut your email time by 25%? 50? How valuable would that be to you? Find out exactly how on today’s episode. Get full show notes and more information here: https://lifeisorganized.com/podcast/185/

Ep. 184: How to make social media easy with Karlyn Ankrom interview

March 12, 2024 14:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

Do you spend too much time creating posts only to hear crickets? Or do you stay away from posting because you fear saying the wrong thing? Or maybe you don’t know what to say to keep people interested? Karlyn Ankrom answers all your challenges and concerns when it comes to creating social media.  She takes us through how to create engaging content, how often to post, when to create content, and so much more. After you’re done listening, drop me a note with the ONE action you’ll take...

Ep. 183: How To Reset Your Schedule When You're Chaotic

February 27, 2024 22:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MB

You know when you’re totally off? Everything hits at once, personally and professionally. Whatever semblance of a routine you had gets thrown off and you’re either in reactionary mode or in maintenance mode. You feel like you’ve lost sight of the bigger picture because you’re reacting to all the details, multi-tasking like crazy, and in the process, getting worn out and exhausted. It is time for a RESET my friend. I recently went through this so I’m sharing exactly how I reset and ...

Ep. 182: I finally got plans to NOT fail with this

February 13, 2024 01:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MB

Ever plan out your day so well, by using calendar and time blocking — and still completely fall off track? It’s so frustrating! Makes you feel like you can never stick to your plan.  Good news is that it doesn’t have to be that way. I have two simple strategies for you today to get you from planning failure to planning success. Tune in now! Get full show notes and more information here: https://lifeisorganized.com/podcast/182/

Ep. 181: Make Quantum Leaps Right Now With Elyse Archer

January 29, 2024 15:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MB

Ready to quantum leap to new levels of income, abundance and possibility in your life? Elyse Archer shares how she turned her annual income into her monthly income in just 6 weeks. We’re discussing how to sell in a way that leverages your natural gifts, and helps your build wealth along the way. If you’re looking to take your results to the next level, you don’t want to miss this episode. Get full show notes and more information here: https://lifeisorganized.com/podcast/181/

Ep. 180: Productivity Gems I wish I knew earlier

January 15, 2024 16:00 - 9 minutes - 6.96 MB

Today I’m going to address one of the simplest yet hardest-to-do strategies that has changed my life. I see it over and over change my client's lives. And they too at times, like me, wonder why they’re so resistant to it. Because when they do it, life and work are So. Much. Better. And when they don’t, like me, life and work is just more of a struggle. Get full show notes and more information here: https://lifeisorganized.com/podcast/180/

Ep. 179: The most productive and healthy thing to do now

January 02, 2024 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.49 MB

I’m not much of a fan of New Year’s resolutions but this year I’m all in.   That’s because I’ve thought of the healthiest and best thing I could do for myself (and it’s not what you think). You might be inspired to take this one on too. Hear all about it in this short episode. Get full show notes and more information here: https://lifeisorganized.com/podcast/179/

Ep. 178: Practical solutions for overwhelmed entrepreneurs with Ashlee Brooks

December 18, 2023 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

Ever feel so overwhelmed that you end up feeling like a failure? And on top of putting in so much time and effort, you still feel guilty that you didn’t get enough done (in your business OR with your family). If you can relate, you’ll love this candid and powerful conversation with Tax Expert, business owner, and mom, Ashlee Brooks. She’s going behind the scenes on how she went from chaotic and scattered to simplified and streamlined in just a few months. Get full show notes and more...

Ep. 177: How to get complete clarity in your business

December 04, 2023 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

Today I’m teaching you the SIMPLEST method to get complete clarity in your business, future better results with less stress, less complications, and more joy. You only have to answer 3 easy questions and you’ll know exactly where to put your time, efforts, and energy now and in 2024. Get full show notes and more information here: https://lifeisorganized.com/podcast/177/

Ep. 176: You don’t have enough time because…

November 20, 2023 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

You THINK you don't have enough time NOT because of...Lack of help. Lack of resources. Lack of hours in the day. You don't have enough time because… You lack clarity. You don't know how much to accept given the hours and resources you do have. You don't know how to focus now or what to focus on next. You don't know how to say No even when the voice inside of you is nudging you to. At the same time, it's not your fault. It's easy to lose clarity when you're learning and expanding...

Ep. 175: Juggling a practice, mom-life, and life-life with Jennifer Bondy

November 06, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

You know when you see those women who are killing it in their business, with their team, and with your family and you’re thinking: “how does she do it all?!” Meet Jennifer Bondy, attorney, business owner, and mom of two little ones. She’s sharing it all (the good and the bad) including how she used to operate…and how she’s made it to  the other side. Get full show notes and more information here: https://lifeisorganized.com/podcast/175/

Ep. 174: Slowing down before speeding up

October 23, 2023 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

Go, go, go! That’s what your brain tells you when you have a hundred things on your plate. The last thing you need is to take a break. But slowing down is your best tool to accelerate. Slowing down does not mean putting on the brakes, or squashing your energy or spirit. It means pacing yourself. I explain the difference and exactly how to do it in this week’s episode. Get full show notes and more information here: https://lifeisorganized.com/podcast/174/

Ep. 173: How to shift the Sunday blues

October 09, 2023 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

Do you anxiously look forward to your weekend all week, only to feel a deep sense of dread and overwhelm on Sundays? You tense up as a hundred thoughts swirl through your mind about everything you need to deal with this week. It’s the worst. Sweet friend, we have got to stop this nonsense. You are working too hard and you are too smart to let an entire day be spent in anxiety and dread. Even if it’s just your Sunday evening or night, that too, is too much. If you’re priming your Mon...

Ep. 173: Do you get the Sunday blues?

October 09, 2023 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MB

Do you anxiously look forward to your weekend all week, only to feel a deep sense of dread and overwhelm on Sundays? You tense up as a hundred thoughts swirl through your mind about everything you need to deal with this week. It’s the worst. Sweet friend, we have got to stop this nonsense. You are working too hard and you are too smart to let an entire day be spent in anxiety and dread. Even if it’s just your Sunday evening or night, that too, is too much. If you’re priming your Mon...

Ep. 172: Learning To Plan When You Don’t Like Being Overscheduled with Dr. Kalpana Gowda

September 25, 2023 15:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

Dr. Kalpana Gowda is one of my clients and a dear friend who helps people who have been through trauma. She is sharing her journey from feeling chaotic, overwhelmed, and in a downward spiral to in control, confident, and planning like a rockstar. (Even though she loves to be spontaneous and not overplanned). She explains the correlation between executive functioning and anxiety, from a psychological perspective and how her own personal experience changed her thinking about it. You’ll w...

Ep. 171: What Do People Say About You?

September 11, 2023 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MB

Do you often show up to meetings a few minutes late? Are you prepared or does it take time to find your notes, pens, and reports? Are you regularly scattered getting out the door? Do friends tell you dinner is 15 minutes earlier than it really is just so you show up on time? How you show up is a reflection of your personal brand. And your personal brand has a direct impact on your results. I’m discussing this topic in today’s episode so you walk away with simple ways to uplevel h...

Ep. 170: 7 reasons you're unfocused and how to change them

August 28, 2023 15:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MB

Staying focused is hard, isn’t it? Even when you truly have THE best intentions. Even when you’re you have a plan. You sit down, you get in gear…and BAM! Out of no where 3 hours have gone by and you haven’t done anything you were supposed to be doing. What gives? Is there something wrong with you? Are you THE most unfocused person on the planet? Do you need medication…or even more medication? Don’t fret - you’re not alone. It is not easy to stay focused…but it isn’t the hardest...

Ep. 169: Unlock your potential with Michelle Phillips

August 14, 2023 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

This is one of the most fun and HAPPY conversations I’ve had with a guest. Plus it’s filled with tangible tools and strategies to start using right now. Join me in an engaging discussion with Michelle Phillips, who specializes in increasing happiness and individual performance. You’ll learn how to: -press the easy button in life  -deal with, and turn around, crappy days  -get better at focus  -squash pessimism.  I can’t wait for you to hear these value bombs. Get full show notes an...

Ep. 169: Unlock your potential with Michele Phillips

August 14, 2023 15:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

This is one of the most fun and HAPPY conversations I’ve had with a guest. Plus it’s filled with tangible tools and strategies to start using right now. Join me in an engaging discussion with Michele Phillips, who specializes in increasing happiness and individual performance. You’ll learn how to: -press the easy button in life  -deal with, and turn around, crappy days  -get better at focus  -squash pessimism.  I can’t wait for you to hear these value bombs. Get full show notes and...

Ep. 168: How to use patience to make you productive

July 31, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

It’s no surprise you want results quickly.  You’re ambitious, driven, always on the go and you don’t have time to wait around to make things happen. BUT, you’re impatience could actually be slowing you down. Find out how in today’s episode. https://lifeisorganized.com/podcast/168/

Ep. 168: The tool that shows you your priorities

July 31, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Do you have too many days where you’re working hard, putting in a ton of energy and effort, yet feel like you get nothing done? It’s frustrating…and truly, so unnecessary. You don’t work so hard to feel defeated but rather to feel accomplished and fulfilled about your life. It comes down to prioritizing. The truth is, you know your priorities. But reality often paints a different picture. On this episode, I’m walking you through an exercise to to realign your actions with your true des...

Ep. 167: The tool that shows you your priorities

July 18, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Do you have too many days where you’re working hard, putting in a ton of energy and effort, yet feel like you get nothing done? It’s frustrating…and truly, so unnecessary. You don’t work so hard to feel defeated but rather to feel accomplished and fulfilled about your life. It comes down to prioritizing. The truth is, you know your priorities. But reality often paints a different picture. In this episode, I’m walking you through an exercise to realign your actions with your true desi...

Ep. 167: How to use patience to make you productive

July 18, 2023 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

It’s no surprise you want results quickly. You’re ambitious, driven, always on the go and you don’t have time to wait around to make things happen. BUT, you’re impatience could actually be slowing you down. Find out how in today’s episode. Get full show notes and more information here: https://lifeisorganized.com/podcast/167/

Hire For Productivity With Anne Hill

July 04, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MB

If you don’t have the right people on your team, your business can be stressful and unproductive. How do you know what makes a great team player? How do you train them so you’re confident that nothing will fall through the cracks? We’re covering this and so much more in this week’s episode. Get full show notes and more information here: https://lifeisorganized.com/podcast/166/

Ep. 166: Hire For Productivity With Anne Hill

July 04, 2023 12:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MB

If you don’t have the right people on your team, your business can be stressful and unproductive. How do you know what makes a great team player? How do you train them so you’re confident that nothing will fall through the cracks? We’re covering this and so much more in this week’s episode. Get full show notes and more information here: https://lifeisorganized.com/podcast/166/

Ep. 165: How To Get Motivated

June 20, 2023 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

I get asked all the time from clients, friends, and family members: “How can I get motivated?” It’s usually followed up by “I don’t feel like doing xyz… I don’t know what’s wrong with me.” Well, there’s nothing wrong with you because getting motivated for things you don’t want to do is hard for everyone. On this episode, I’m giving you both the mindset and the actual tools to get yourself over the hump…and into action. First step: Press Play. Get full show notes and more information ...

Ep. 164: Building a Support Group for Productivity and Growth

June 06, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21.4 MB

Today I’m talking about a game changer for my success. For business success but even more so, for emotional and mental success. I’m going deep into masterminds today. What they are, why you should be part of one, how to structure one, what you’ll get out of it, and so much more. Even if you are currently in a mastermind right now, listen to this episode because you might get some takeaways about how to get even better results and more productivity than you are now. Get full show notes ...

Ep. 163: Squashing Money Blocks with Tania Vasallo

May 23, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

In today’s episode you’ll learn how to shift your mindset to attract money vs. working so hard for it. Listen to this conversation with business and money mindset coach, Tania Vasallo, as we get super vulnerable about our beliefs and patterns - and how to change them. Get full show notes and more information here: https://lifeisorganized.com/podcast/163/

Ep. 162: The undervalued productivity tool you must master

May 09, 2023 20:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

Communication is the most undervalued tool when it comes to being productive.  It’s critical because if you can’t do it really well, you put everything else at risk - your goals, schedule, systems, and boundaries. In today’s episode I’m dropping loads of tips to make your communication way more effective which of course will massively improve your results. Enjoy! Get full show notes and more information here: https://lifeisorganized.com/podcast/162/

Ep. 161: How to finally get unstuck

April 25, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MB

When you’re feeling overwhelmed, angry, disappointed or hurt, here’s something you’ve heard a hundred times. “Focus on what’s in your control.” Easier said than done, right? Well today’s episode is about things that are in your control when it comes to productivity. If you’re working hard but not you’re not using your time or energy well or know that you could use a mental or physical boost, I’m taking you through  8 SIMPLE practices 100% in your control. They will get you out of s...

Ep. 160: Proven practice to get calm and clear immediately with Theresa Levine

April 11, 2023 17:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MB

Join me on this awesome conversation with Theresa Levine. She’s using scientifically proven methods to release resistance and leverage weaknesses into superpowers, so we overcome limiting beliefs and thought patterns, resolve fears, and navigate major work and life challenges with ease. It’s soooo good! Get full show notes and more information here: https://lifeisorganized.com/podcast/160/

Ep. 159: The EASIEST way to get out of a funk

March 28, 2023 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MB

If you’re anything like me, sometimes you can fall into a state of despair and comparison and if you’re honest with yourself a bit of helplessness. You may have thoughts like: Why is this happening to me? How did I get myself in this position? What did I get myself into? I hate when we do this. Luckily I’ve found a super simple and quick way to get out of this funk and into positive action. Tune in to hear about it here. Get full show notes and more information here: https://lif...

Ep. 158: How to procrastinate more productively

March 14, 2023 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

Want to know how you can tell I’m procrastinating? When my kitchen is sparkling. ;) Coincidentally, when I don’t want to do something that feels overwhelming, hard, boring, or dreadful, I remember that my floors need sweeping and my counters need scrubbing. In fact, it becomes an urgency that I just can’t ignore! If you can relate, the good news is that there are PRODUCTIVE ways to procrastinate. I’m walking you through them on today’s episode. When you’re done listening, let me kno...

Ep. 157: Beating chronic fatigue and stress with Hally Brooke

February 28, 2023 14:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MB

The best investment you can make in your business and life is your health. Listen to this awesome conversation about overcoming chronic health conditions including gut issues, chronic fatigue, brain fog, autoimmune disease, and inflammation. Hally helps women in all the key areas of wellness including movement, nutrition, mindset, resilience, relationships, self-care and faith. I thought I knew a decent amount about health but learned SO much from this discussion. Get full show notes ...

Ep. 156: Stop starting and not finishing

February 14, 2023 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

 You know how you can be busy all day long and still feel like you got nothing done?  What gives? A usual suspect is starting a task but not taking that last step to finish it. Which means at the end of the day you look around at your cluttered desk or at your overflowing email and you feel like you haven’t completed a thing. It’s frustrating, especially when you’re putting in so much time and effort. Find out exactly WHY you do this and how to STOP, so you consistently finish what ...

Ep. 155: Thinking you’ll get stuff done vs. Actually getting it done

February 07, 2023 15:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

How many times have you had a task or project on your list that you don’t get to and then move to the next day? And the day after that. And the day after that. All. The. Time.  Right?? It’s so annoying AND it makes you feel like a failure. Let’s put an end to this right now, shall we? Today I’m giving you the exact steps to moving from “stuff I think I’m going to get done” to stuff I’m actually getting done.”  Spoiler alert: it’s the difference between creating an intention and be...

Ep. 154: How to truly get and stay focused

January 31, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

You could get so much more done if you weren’t constantly distracted, right? Business owners often feel that most distractions are out of their control. And to some degree they’d be right. But there are SO many opportunities to limit them. Significantly. Find out exactly how to get and stay focused on this week’s episode. Get full show notes and more information here: https://lifeisorganized.com/podcast/154/

Ep. 153: You're not lazy or unproductive. Anxiety is the issue.

January 24, 2023 18:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

Do you ever feel like you there’s something wrong with you because you procrastinate and feel unproductive? Let me tell you, it’s not your fault. You just need to figure out a way to bring down your stress or anxiety. And you don’t want to learn how to just cope -- you want to thrive. You can build up a mental and emotional capacity to be productive. It is 100% inside of you. Today I’m telling you how. Click here for episode 77: Key Habit To Stop Procrastinating. Get full show n...

Ep. 152: Create a TODAY list vs. to-do list

January 17, 2023 15:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

You have SO many lists. Different papers, planners, notebooks, stickies. Not to mention all the electronic lists: Notes app, Asana, Evernote, Google Tasks. Even though they’re supposed to make you more organized, you’re still in confusion or disarray. What you need is a really good and reliable TODAY list. BUT, that doesn’t mean 15 tasks on a separate piece of paper…in addition to the 20 other things that come up during the day….which of course you can’t complete. AmIRight??  On this e...

Ep. 151: Stop making this excuse for why you work too much

January 10, 2023 19:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MB

You CAN love your work and love working on it…while having a life. If you find yourself justifying the time you spend on your business by telling yourself you enjoy what you do…it’s time to reevaluate the real reasons you’re working so hard. Answer 3 simple questions that will help you craft your business and lifestyle exactly how you really want. Get full show notes and more information here: https://lifeisorganized.com/podcast/151/

Ep. 150: 5 simple ways to skyrocket 2023 results

January 03, 2023 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

I’m not a big fan of setting new year’s resolutions…especially when there are things that I want to be doing better from the last year. So today I’m dropping 5 ways to catapult your business and life by improving what you’re already doing. Get inspired here! Get full show notes and more information here: https://lifeisorganized.com/podcast/150/

Ep. 149: Do this before you jump into the year

December 27, 2022 15:00 - 14 minutes - 9.89 MB

Goals schmoals. Everyone makes them at the start of the new year but why are some people successful, while others fail? It’s simple – in theory AND in practice. Find out exactly how on today’s episode. Get full show notes and more information here: https://lifeisorganized.com/podcast/149/

Ep. 148: The ONE thing to do every morning

December 20, 2022 15:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MB

I scoured almost 150 of my episodes trying to find one on morning routines. And then I remembered, I don’t believe in a morning routine. ;)   But there is ONE thing that’s critical for my morning, that sets the tone and shape of my whole day. It has literally changed my life and will change yours too.   Hear all about it on this quick episode.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://lifeisorganized.com/podcast/148/

Ep. 147: 3 ways to go from a late person to a timely person

December 13, 2022 19:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MB

Today I’m dissecting these two types of people: Late People and Early People. And more importantly, how to change from one to another. Our timeliness is so caught up in our belief systems and mind trickery. The way we think about time puts us behind or ahead of the eight ball. Listen in to hear 3 powerful ways to shift your beliefs and actions to take anyone from a late person to an early one. Click here for ep. 52: What if time management doesn’t come to you naturally? Get full sho...

Ep. 146: How to prioritize during crazy periods

December 05, 2022 20:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

I don’t know about you but both my to-do list and my calendar are growing by the minute. You know you need to prioritize, but you look at the list and you either shut down or fall back into busy work.  No bueno. So how do you decide what IS most important? What do you do when everything feels equally important? I’ll tell you ONE simple question to that will guide you out of overwhelm and into clarity. Click here for Ep. 12: Five Reasons Your To-Do List Might Suck, and here for Ep. 16...

Ep. 145: Drama is holding you back from the results you want

November 28, 2022 01:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MB

Not reaching your goals fast enough? Always behind? Your mind drama can take a lot of the blame. What goes on in your head are roadblocks in getting what you want. In this episode, I’m offering you the SIMPLEST act to overcome this negative behavior. Click here for Ep. 89: Inside scoop on how I plan my week. Get full show notes and more information here: https://lifeisorganized.com/podcast/145/

Ep. 144: How to quickly double your time

November 21, 2022 15:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MB

I was recently forced to get out of my comfort zone and let go of more responsibilities than I ever thought I would. It has been an amazing experience. So now I’m asking myself ONE question, that is stirring up other changes…and literally doubling my time. Listen in to this episode to see how you can apply this question to your business and life…and multiply your time too! Get full show notes and more information here: https://lifeisorganized.com/podcast/144/

Ep. 143: You won't get meaningful results without this

November 14, 2022 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

It’s easy to feel like it’s impolite to prioritize work that’s important to you above other people’s demands. But the truth is, if you want to get ahead and succeed in your life’s goals, you’ve got to do your best work FIRST. I get it – this can be easier said than done. Find out exactly how to make this work, in real life, for real results. Click here for ep. 16: How to prioritize like a pro and here for ep. 25: My top 5 productivity mistakes and here for ep. 71: Womens’ greatest str...

Ep. 142: Red flags that suck your productivity

November 07, 2022 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MB

Don’t you hate it when you work with or partner with someone who sucks the life out of you?   You kick yourself for working with them, and wished you listened to that nagging voice that told you: “Nooooo!” Why do we do that to ourselves?  And more importantly, how do we stop? Find out how to quickly and seamlessly change this self-sabotaging behavior. Click here for ep. 7: The Voice You Can Really Trust. Get full show notes and more information here: https://lifeisorganized.com/podca...

Ep. 141: Assuming results vs. real results

November 01, 2022 01:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

As a business owner, you have a bazillion places you could be putting your focus and energy every day. But what activities or priorities REALLY give you the results you want? You’ll only find out when you do this one thing. Get full show notes and more information here: https://lifeisorganized.com/podcast/141/