[PODCAST] 70: "Crazy Busy" is Not A Badge of Honor

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Life is full and life is stressful. In this episode of Keeping You Organized, Certified Professional Organizer Lisa Montanaro tells us why we shouldn't be proud of the fact we are so busy.

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01:00 Why people are so proud of being “busy”

02:10 A new movement of Life, Work, Balance

02:55 What people really want to hear from you

04:55 Looking at your calendar with a fresh eye

06:10 Replacing the negative language with positive

08:00 Taking control of your schedule

08:50 Lisa’s favorite apps for managing time

09:40 How far in advance to block time

10:22 The idea of the “unschedule”

12:15 A positive term to replace “Crazy Busy”

14:08 Clearing the schedule: Needs, Wants, Loves

16:40 What makes office life overwhelming

19:03 Ping Pong Emailing and why it isn’t effective

Lisa's Website: www.LisaMontanaro.com

Lisa's University: www.LMGUniversity.com