The Productivity Shift

**Episode 98: The biggest lie we tell ourselves**

 

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"Time passes, whether I stand still or move."

Poet Anne Barngrover's words hold a truth we often overlook. Today, let's debunk the "I don't have time" myth and explore three empowering perspectives.

 

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October always feels like the beginning of the end of the year for me. I become more aware of how time has passed and how I want to use my time in the coming year.

This becomes the ideal for a sneaky lie to start invading your brain: "I don't have time"

 

This refrain often masks deeper truths.

 

Whenever you find yourself saying or thinking "I don't have time" double check yourself using these prompts:

 

  • "It doesn't matter if I..." <>
  • "I Don't Want To..." <>
  • "It's not a priority for me to <> right now and I want to reconsider this at a later time"

 

Trying out these prompts give you more clarity about what's really going on with your time. It's not really about time. It's really about clarity. Clarity begets effective communication and consistent action. Share your decisions with those impacted and update your systems to reflect your chosen path.

 

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How did these prompts reshape your perception of time and priorities?

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What is The Productivity Shift?

Have you ever noticed how most productivity advice doesn’t work for women?

That’s because you’re not a man who has a spouse at home who takes care of all the things. You’re juggling your business, your career, and your family. It’s a lot, and no wonder why things slip through the cracks despite your best intentions to get it all done.

When you treat everything as an urgent priority, you lose all sense of what truly matters. This podcast is here to help you change all of that. One week at a time.

Unlike other shows about productivity, only The Productivity Shift helps women in charge (in their biz, at work, at home, etc) take back their time and use it to make progress on what matters most to them.

Each week, Elise Enriquez, a productivity dork and certified life coach, guides you to redefine what productivity is to you. You’ll get strategies and insights you can implement right away. Lighten your load and focus on what’s most important so you can create a life and business that is meaningful to you.