How do you stop being busy? You know the feeling – there’s an insurmountable to-do list of 80 billion things, and you’re feeling totally, utterly flustered. You’ve fallen down the ‘busy trap’ and your productivity levels are out of the window. So, what do you do??
My special guest today is the Productivity Specialist, and she’s simplifying how to stop being busy and start being productive once again. Spoiler alert: it’s not about doing more or working longer hours either. It’s something so much simpler.
Contents
Amber De La Garza simplifies how to stop being busy
In this episode, you will learn:
- Why we fall into the trap of wearing BUSY as a badge of honor, and how to stop that vicious cycle
- How to redefine what ‘productivity’ means for you. How to look at it in a healthy way
- To determine what your ‘high value activities’ are, so you know where to focus your time and energy first
- What the ‘4 Productivity Buckets’ are, and how this will help grow your business:
- Marketing & visibility
- Sales
- Servicing your clients
- Building your team’s leadership skills
Amber also shares a couple of time maximizers that you can test out, with the aim to improve your productivity.
It’s not about doing more. It’s about honing in on your ‘high value activities’ first and remembering to give yourself a bit of grace along the way.
Amber will challenge you to “be purposeful with your time and always align your actions with your goals. This is the very best way to maximize your profit, reduce stress, and make time for what matters most.”
Stop being busy – the simple way.
#DoTheThing!
My challenge for you this week:
Use the ‘High-Value Activity Identifier’ to help you to stop being busy, and discover how to invest your time. Share it with me, privately or publicly, by snapping a photo of you doing the thing and tag @thesimplifiers on Instagram for added accountability and support!
Links, people and apps mentioned:
Book: Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds – David Goggins
Resource to hire a virtual assistant: Hire a Simplifier VA
Podcast episode recommendation: 059: How to reclaim your time & energy – with Kate Northrup
FREEBIE: Amber’s High-Value Activity Identifier
Favorite quotes from this episode:
[08:33] “Productivity is investing in your best time into your best activities.” – Amber
[23:16] “It’s fear that’s driving the hustle and grind mentality, that’s where people tend to burn out.” – Mary
[26:49] ”One way to avoid the overwhelm and the burnout, and the badge of honor, is not to feel like we have to do it all ourselves.” – Amber
[37:23] “I guarantee the small compounded effort day after day will have the biggest impact.” – Amber
[37:57] “Go slow to go fast, and don’t think that you need to be productive all day every day. And then build upon your wins.” – Amber
[38:34] “As your seasons change in your business and your life, as your goals change, or you get clear about what matters most, it is okay to say no to something you said yes to already.” – Amber
Join the Continue Strong writing workshop!
In 90 minutes and from the comfort of your home office, take part in my live webinar where we will:
- Celebrate your wins, process your mishaps, and document your lessons learned this year
- Recalibrate your compass. Make sure the goals you set at the beginning of this year are still where you want to head next
- And then help you create a Super Action Plan on how to get there!
This interactive writing workshop will help you gain clarity, and create a simple plan. This will help you to #Dothething all through the summer months.
All of this for only $97 USD if you book by June 16, 2019.
Get back to feeling like a superhero once again.
Reserve your spotAbout Amber:
Amber De La Garza is The Productivity Specialist! Amber is a sought-after coach, trainer, speaker, writer, host of the Productivity Straight Talk Podcast, and creator of S.T.O.P.! The Entrepreneur’s Success Solution.
She helps driven entrepreneurs execute solutions to maximize profits, reduce stress, and make time for what matters most!
Amber’s vote for the perfect guest on The Simplifiers Podcast:
Courtney Townley, of Grace & Grit. Courtney is dedicated to help women find excellent health through private coaching and group programs.
Where Amber hangs out online:
Website: TheProductivitySpecialist.com
Instagram & Instastories: @amber_ delagarza
Facebook page: @theproductivityspecialist
Facebook group (request to join): Productivity Straight Talk
Video version of the episode
Join us and become a Simplifier!
Well hello there, thanks for stopping by and having a listen to The Simplifiers Podcast! Our mission is to take topics in business and in life… and SIMPLIFY them!
If you loved this episode, you’ll want to go ahead and hit the SUBSCRIBE button in your podcast player to get more of this coming your way.
In addition, we’ve created a free online community called the SUPER Insiders, so you can connect with other entrepreneurs and aspiring Simplifiers around the world.
Subscribe to The Simplifiers Podcast
Don’t forget, you can tune in to the podcast on any of these fantastic FREE platforms, whatever suits your fancy:
TuneIn | Acast | SoundCloud | YouTube
… or find us on your favorite podcast app by searching: The Simplifiers podcast
Disclaimer: This blog post includes affiliate links because we wholeheartedly believe in the products, books and courses featured on the podcast. Therefore, we get compensated when you click on the links above and decide to purchase these items, which helps us continue to serve and support you. We share only the very best resources with our listeners and hope you find great value in them, as well.
