Episode 2

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18th Sep 2024

Feel the flow, own the day: the energy equation

Episode Summary:

In this episode, we dive deep into the importance of energy management for productivity. We discuss how to track your energy levels, optimize your morning routine, and align your tasks with your energy and menstrual cycle. We also provide tips on harnessing your monthly rhythm and using productivity tools to support your energy management.

Key Takeaways:

  • Track Your Energy: Understand your daily and monthly energy patterns to optimize your productivity.
  • Optimize Your Morning Routine: Create a consistent morning routine to set the tone for your day and conserve energy.
  • Align Tasks with Energy: Schedule demanding tasks during your peak energy periods and lighter tasks during your lulls.
  • Harness Your Monthly Rhythm: Understand how your menstrual cycle affects your energy levels and plan your tasks accordingly.
  • Use Productivity Tools: Utilize tools like spreadsheets or apps to track your energy and visualize your cycles.

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Additional Tips:

  • Experiment with different routines: Find what works best for you and stick to it.
  • Prioritize self-care: Ensure you're getting enough sleep, eating well, and managing stress.
  • Be patient: It may take time to fully understand and optimize your energy cycles.

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About the Podcast

Holistic Productivity
Impactful Strategies for Gen X Women
Remember rushing home from school to catch your favorite music video on TRL? Was it Backstreet Boys or NSYNC? Maybe you rocked with NKOTB? If you didn’t catch it on the countdown, you had to wait again until tomorrow! Seems like that was the most stressful thing we had to worry about (and cutting the commercials out of our mixed tapes).

But life throws curveballs, and now we're juggling careers, kids, aging parents, and wondering how the heck the Hauk Tuah girl became famous. It's like we're playing a real-life version of The Oregon Trail, except there are no covered wagons, and dysentery is replaced by endless to-do lists. If only we could go back to collecting Lisa Frank stickers (iykyk). Life in the '90s was simpler, but that doesn't mean we can't thrive now.

Holistic Productivity isn’t about your grandma's time management rules. We're not just about checking things off a list and doing things for everyone else from sun up to sun down; we're about building a life that is sustainable and impactful. From work and family to finding time for yourself (remember you, girl?), we're talking productivity, but with a holistic twist—self-care is the foundation, and success is the peak.

Let’s break down the Productivity Pathway:

- Fuel Your Fire: Align tasks with your peak energy for optimal performance. From your daily rhythm to cycle synching, It's like creating the perfect playlist for your day!
- Build Your Blueprint: Establish smooth routines that keep you on track—more organized than your favorite Saturday morning cartoon lineup.
- Master Your Minutes: Master time-blocking and task prioritization. We know you've got PTA meetings, work deadlines, and maybe a yoga class to squeeze in.
- North Star Goals: Define your goals and stay motivated. Think of it as your personal North Star, so you can achieve your dreams without losing your spark.

So if you can remember a time when you could make an entire sandwich while you waited for AOL to dial you onto the internet, you’re in the right place. Grab your favorite throwback playlist, and let's build a community of Gen X women who are thriving, not just surviving.

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Miranda Merten

Hey there, I'm Miranda! I' a CEO, operations manager, systems strategist, former lover of JEM and TRL Live. I help women master productivity and simplify business life. As a service-based business owner, I understand what it’s like to feel overwhelmed, overworked, and constantly stressed—I've been there.

As Gen X women, we're right in the middle of it all—juggling kids on one side, aging parents on the other, and a mountain of responsibilities in between. Now, at 44, I realize I'm halfway through my life, and I want to live the second half with ease and intention. Let me show you how.