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# Take Back My Day

Productivity coaching for unconventional thinkers

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://takebackmyday.com/blog/)
- [Freelancing with ADHD](https://takebackmyday.com/freelancing-with-adhd/) - The flexibility of freelancing is a good fit if you struggle with ADHD productivity challenges. Here are a few healthy approaches to help your business thrive.
- [Why procrastination is about managing perspectives, not time](https://takebackmyday.com/why-procrastination-is-about-managing-perspectives-not-time/) - Procrastination keeps us stuck in negative holding patterns. This article offers three perspective changes to help you step out of action paralysis.
- [Regaining balance on unbalanced days](https://takebackmyday.com/regaining-balance-on-unbalanced-days/) - Bad days can have a snowball effect; how can we prevent them from spiraling further? Here are some ideas for regaining balance.
- [Managing your time in 2022](https://takebackmyday.com/managing-your-time-in-2022/) - I hope your new year is off to a busy start, or better yet, to just the right amount of work – enough to earn money, but not so much that you feel completely overwhelmed. Are there any major business milestones you want to reach by the end of 2022? Even if you don’t
- [The value of your time](https://takebackmyday.com/the-value-of-your-time/) - Assessing the value of your time is especially relevant when it comes to calculating how much to charge for your work. If you are self-employed, your charge includes three different components: Your expertise Your equipment The actual time you spend working on a project Except for efficient work processes, there isn’t too much you can
- [Why learning matters](https://takebackmyday.com/why-learning-matters/) - “The brain is designed for homeostasis,” say neuroscientists who study human capacity of learning new concepts. If you’ve ever worked in a place where people clung to outdated workflows because “we’ve always done it that way,” you know exactly what that means – while familiar and comfortable patterns help avoid stress and effort, staying with
- [Building lasting habits](https://takebackmyday.com/building-lasting-habits/) - Habits are automated routines our brain carries out automatically. What does it take to create positive habits that last?
- [Overthinking](https://takebackmyday.com/overthinking/) - It is my pleasure to introduce you to the new overthinking app I have been designing. It is quite simple to use: I suggest you keep it on whenever you work, right in your head. Here is an overview of the app functions and their recommended settings. When you first open the app, you will
- [Checking in](https://takebackmyday.com/checking-in/) - Checking on your work progress halfway through a project provides helpful data points to assess time resources.
- [When ideas overflow...](https://takebackmyday.com/when-ideas-overflow/) - Some ideas are difficult to fit into the bite-sized format of this website blog. I will continue to offer short posts for inspiration and quick tips here, but my longer writing has moved to Substack. My new blog "Giving Voice" can be found here: https://takebackmyday.substack.com/ It contains more personal pieces that occasionally veer into politics,
- [Fixing The World in 5 Easy Steps](https://takebackmyday.com/fixing-the-world-in-5-easy-steps/) - Because I work in the field of productivity, I am frequently asked for my “best tips” - for moving out of chaos, for ending procrastination, for finally feeling in control of stuff. I completely understand the anxiety. There is so much to manage that everyone seems to drown in tasks and assignments. Goals, neatly broken
- [Complete What You Started](https://takebackmyday.com/complete-what-you-started/) - I am delighted to introduce you to my new book - a guide for completing long-term projects that have lost steam. My book offers checklists and suggestions for six stages, from rediscovery to carrying the project across the finish line. Complete What You Started is available at Amazon and through my website. How the book
- [Start 2021 with a kick!](https://takebackmyday.com/start-2021-with-a-kick/) - This new 4-week challenge intensive is designed to help you move a long-term project across the finish line.
- [Taking care of yourself in stressful times](https://takebackmyday.com/taking-care-of-yourself-in-stressful-times/) - By a counter-intuitive rule of thumb, we tend to take the least care of ourselves when we need it the most - in times of stress and overload. A few quick notes on self-care: You can't do or give your best when your sleep schedule, diet, and daily exercise are off You deserve a few
- [Getting Good Habits Back on Track](https://takebackmyday.com/getting-back-to-habits-that-work/) - Falling out of balance in chaotic times? Don't be hard on yourself. Here are a few quick actions to get back to habits that worked for you!
- [Why great projects come to a halt](https://takebackmyday.com/why-great-projects-come-to-a-halt/) - Unifinished projects can leave you frustrated and drained. Here's how to set realistic goals and recover your motivation.
- [Making the best of slow business days](https://takebackmyday.com/143/) - When business is slow, anxiety can make it hard to use time constructively. This article offers a few tips on strategizing and looking ahead.
- [It's a pandemic, not a productivity contest](https://takebackmyday.com/its-a-pandemic-not-a-productivity-contest/) - As the weeks drag on, we start to realize it's not about racing to finish the biggest project we can. It's about taking small actions every day.
- [Your New Year’s Resolutions Aren’t Helping](https://takebackmyday.com/your-new-years-resolutions-arent-helping/) - Stop berating yourself and start understanding what’s limiting your ability to achieve your goals and making thoughtful changes.
- [Accountability for Translators](https://takebackmyday.com/freelance-productivity/) - Accountability for Translators is moving into the next round! Use the winter months to improve your freelance organization and productivity practices.
- [To Do or Not To Do](https://takebackmyday.com/to-do-or-not-to-do/) - If you struggle with organization in several aspects of your life, you may have multiple, lengthy to-do lists that don't ever seem to get any shorter. The purpose of a to-do list is to help organize tasks and establish some priorities for a given time. If the lists you have written essentially scream, "Why can't
- [Tackling Task Management](https://takebackmyday.com/tackling-task-management/) - Is your to-do list so long that it feels daunting to look at? Do last-minute freelance assignments tend to throw off your schedule? You don’t need a longer list, you need a system! In this month-long challenge, we will gradually build a customized task management system that meets your business/personal needs and keeps you moving
- [Staying sane in difficult times](https://takebackmyday.com/staying-sane-in-difficult-times/) - Staying sane for our own sake and those around us is a challenge as the pandemic drags on. Here are a few doable solutions and behaviors to watch out for.
- [Finding structure in the chaos](https://takebackmyday.com/finding-structure-in-the-chaos/) - In uncertain times, creative people often try to create stability by pursuing more ideas than they can handle. Here are specific ways to generate structure.
- [What matters now](https://takebackmyday.com/what-matters-now/) - Although we suddenly have plenty of time on our hands, making good use of that time to stay productive in the chaos can be difficult.
- [3 Ways to Fight Low Motivation](https://takebackmyday.com/3-ways-to-fight-low-motivation/) - There's nothing more exciting than starting something new. But what happens when that motivation runs out? Here's 3 ways to get back on track.
- [Constantly starting new projects? It may be Shiny Object Syndrome.](https://takebackmyday.com/constantly-starting-new-projects-it-may-be-shiny-object-syndrome/) - Shiny ideas can seem a lot more attractive and fun than current tasks, but if you make too many switches, it may be time for a more strategic approach.
- [4 Painless Strategies to Write Your Book or Thesis](https://takebackmyday.com/4-painless-strategies-to-write-your-book-or-thesis/) - Learn how to write a book, thesis, or other long project without pulling your hair out. Use these proven time management strategies.
- [Dealing With Unfinished Projects](https://takebackmyday.com/dealing-with-unfinished-projects/) - Unfinished projects happen, and they don't need to be a source of guilt. Here are 3 strategies for moving forward to create clarity and reduce clutter.
- [Why Self-Help Materials Don’t Work (Hint: It’s Not Your Fault)](https://takebackmyday.com/why-self-help-materials-dont-work-hint-its-not-your-fault/) - Having trouble with the recommendations of self-help books? They were never designed to solve chronic focus, productivity, or time management issues.
- [Letting Go of Sentimental Clutter (Without the Guilt)](https://takebackmyday.com/letting-go-of-sentimental-clutter-without-the-guilt/) - The idea of getting rid of sentimental items seems heartless. Here's how to cope with the clutter without drowning in guilt afterwards.
- [Worried everyone else is getting more done than you? Don't be.](https://takebackmyday.com/worried-everyone-else-is-getting-more-done-than-you-dont-be/) - The productivity advice of self-help books is written by people who have never experienced anxiety about getting things done. That's not always helpful.
- [Please Put Down That Idea Notebook](https://takebackmyday.com/please-put-down-that-idea-notebook/) - Compulsively finding fresh new ideas is like impulse shopping - it feels great in the moment, but won’t help you much in the long run! Here's how to focus on impactful ideas.
- [What Airplane Oxygen Masks Can Teach You About Time Management](https://takebackmyday.com/what-airplane-oxygen-masks-can-teach-you-about-time-management/) - Flight attendants tell you to put your own mask before helping others. Same for your business - if you burn yourself out, who will help your clients?
- [Stepping away from negativity](https://takebackmyday.com/stepping-away-from-negativity/) - Negativity, in ourselves or in others, not only kills fun and relationships, but is also a huge drain on our time. Here are a few ways to step away.
- [Dealing with time vampires (of your own making)](https://takebackmyday.com/dealing-with-time-vampires-of-your-own-making/) - Our assumptions and ideas, along with social obligations are much bigger time wasters than external factors. Here are a few ways to prioritize your own needs and increase productivity.
- [Why saying no means saying yes (to you)](https://takebackmyday.com/why-saying-no-means-saying-yes-to-you/) - Saying no can be difficult because we worry about appearing selfish or burning bridges. This article shares a few practical ways to assert your own preferences in work or social situations to free up time and energy for things that truly matter.
- [The Gift of Full Attention](https://takebackmyday.com/listening-with-full-attention/) - The conversations we have with friends and business acquaintances frequently are not as productive and interesting as they could be. This article suggests a few ways to be a better conversation partner by listening and selecting the people we choose to have conversations with.
- [Why "fix-it mode" consumes so much of our time](https://takebackmyday.com/why-fix-it-mode-consumes-so-much-of-our-time/) - Are you the first person others turn to for help and advice? Being a 'fixer' comes at a cost for you and in most cases, that cost is your time and energy.
- [The "I hate networking" guide to networking](https://takebackmyday.com/the-i-hate-networking-guide-to-networking/) - Not a natural socializer? If you would rather retreat into a corner than shake hands and make small talk, you may be missing out on opportunities.
- [Harnessing the Power of a Deadline](https://takebackmyday.com/harnessing-the-power-of-a-deadline/) - How to tackle deadlines with preparation timeboxing, delegation and more! Reduce stress and take the dread out of projects of any size.
- [Your time is very important to us...](https://takebackmyday.com/your-time-is-very-important-to-us/) - Are we always as respectful of other people's time as we should be? Whether in business or with family members and friends, the mindful use of time can result in better communication and more meaningful connections.
- [Productivity on the road](https://takebackmyday.com/productivity-on-the-road/) - You can catch up on calls and news updates when you get back: Travel is an opportunity to leave everyday work behind and to gain a fresh perspective for renewed productivity. Here's how to prepare for the broader thinking there never seems to be enough time for.
- [Making optimal use of volunteer time](https://takebackmyday.com/making-optimal-use-of-volunteer-time/) - Read my guest post for NeonCRM: https://www.neoncrm.com/respectful-volunteers-time-retain/
- [While you're waiting...](https://takebackmyday.com/while-youre-waiting/) - Tired of killing time while you're waiting? Create a list of tasks, from playful to involved, to make better use of waiting time.
- [Managing meaning instead of time](https://takebackmyday.com/managing-meaning-instead-of-time/) - Are we choosing activities because we "have to" or because we "want to"? The aspect of meaning plays a much bigger role in productivity and time balance than previously thought.
- [The Art of Saying No](https://takebackmyday.com/art-saying-no/) - Episode 22 of the Take Back My Day podcast is about finding the clarity to say no in order to free up time for yourself and for new opportunities.
- [Spread too thin?](https://takebackmyday.com/spread-too-thin/) - Feeling "spread too thin" with the holidays approaching? Here are some things to take off your plate.
- [The gift of time](https://takebackmyday.com/the-gift-of-time/) - With so many demands in our busy lives, it can be difficult to give time. What is the best way to be a better friend and active volunteer?
- [A lifetime of "shoulds" - Time to be your own expert](https://takebackmyday.com/a-lifetime-of-shoulds-time-to-be-your-own-expert/) - Productivity rules for organizing the workday are a great idea, but they have to match your own circumstances to be useful.
- [Shelved ideas](https://takebackmyday.com/shelved-ideas/) - We all carry around “one-of-these-days-I-will” ideas that, like good china, end up staying shelved.
- [Change the channel - Addressing client procrastination](https://takebackmyday.com/change-the-channel-addressing-client-procrastination/) - A client’s failure to follow through on agreed-upon actions can cause irritating delays that are especially problematic for small business owners.
- [Time to Smell the Roses](https://takebackmyday.com/time-smell-roses/) - What is the best way to stop running and make your time count? This podcast discusses three steps for slowing down enough to enjoy summer.
- [What are you, a bank?](https://takebackmyday.com/what-are-you-a-bank/) - Are your clients slow to pay your invoices? Productive steps for freelancers to avoid delayed payment for their services.
- [Not as productive as you'd like to be?](https://takebackmyday.com/not-productive-youd-like/) - The Take Back My Day newsletter packs the latest tips and tool updates into less than 100 words. No lengthy narratives, no hype - productivity pure. Have it delivered to your inbox and download my free guide to Start your Day on the Right Foot. Let's take back YOUR day! Scroll down on this page
- ["I hate invoicing" - Making time for business chores](https://takebackmyday.com/making-time-for-business-chores-you-hate/) - Running a freelance business includes difficult tasks such as invoicing and accounting. This article offers tips to stop postponing these important chores.
- [Making the most of a slow day in business](https://takebackmyday.com/making-slow-day-business/) - Why are slow days in business so unproductive? This podcast shares effective approaches for using a slow day in business to your advantage.
- [Time well spent? – Working with a difficult client](https://takebackmyday.com/time-well-spent-working-with-a-difficult-client/) - Not all small business clients are created equal. Make sure you manage your time wisely when going above and beyond for clients with high expectations.
- [Maintaining a social media presence - Who's got the time?](https://takebackmyday.com/maintaining-social-media-presence-whos-got-time/) - Mark your calendar now - March 16, 2017 Small business owners frequently hear about the importance of maintaining a presence in social media. There is no question that virtual networking enhances the visibility of a business, but staying active in the ever-growing number of social media platforms consumes valuable time. This presentation goes beyond
- [It all comes down to choices](https://takebackmyday.com/it-all-comes-down-to-choices/) - Hunched shoulders, tense muscles, headaches–stressful situations and their physical side effects may be unavoidable on some occasions, but how can you make sure that stress remains the exception and doesn’t become your “new normal”? Here are some thoughts on the available choices for keeping stress at bay: Choice of information volume Given the flood of
- [Don't miss: "Crazy busy? - Time management and productivity" Jan 12, 2017 in Saratoga, NY](https://takebackmyday.com/dont-miss-crazy-busy-time-management-productivity-jan-12-2017-saratoga-ny/) - Join me at the next meeting of Savvy Professional Women in Saratoga as we talk about the best way to go from “putting out fires” to feeling in control of your schedule. Make time to pursue your big goals in 2017 Develop healthy habits Stay on track To register, visit the Savvy Professional Women website
- [Time To Deal With That Mess](https://takebackmyday.com/time-deal-mess/) - We all probably have at least one messy place in our office or home. Of course, everyone is busy and it isn't always easy to find the time for putting things in their proper place, but that is usually not the reason why 'stuff' accumulates. Rather, the growing piles and stacks consist of things such
- [Changing the language of procrastination](https://takebackmyday.com/changing-language-procrastination/) - We all know there are things we SHOULD do, but for some odd reason, it is easier NOT to do them. Here is Episode 18 of the Take Back My Day productivity podcast [Listening time: approx. 9 minutes].
- [SETTING SUPER-HIGH STANDARDS](https://takebackmyday.com/setting-super-high-standards/) - When it comes to work performance, commitments or productivity, the expectations we set for ourselves can be so high that they become a source of stress in their own right. If you want to make time for new things in your life or feel overwhelmed, it can be helpful to take a closer look at
- [THE MYTH OF INSTANT SUCCESS](https://takebackmyday.com/myth-instant-success/) - We are surrounded by promises of "effortless" success, with slogans and images offering ready-made solutions for every problem. For just a few dollars, we are told, excess pounds will fall off, our social media posts will reverberate around the world, our inbox will burst with new client offers, and best of all, this phenomenal change
- [Where Do Business Cards go?](https://takebackmyday.com/business-cards-go/) - [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What is the most effective way to process business cards when you return from a networking event? When does a lead officially become “cold”? This podcast addresses the art of following up after a business event to make the best use of your networking time. https://takebackmyday.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/podcast_business_cards.mp3[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”415″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
- [Making Time for Your "True North"](https://takebackmyday.com/making-time-true-north/) - Being clear about priorities can be difficult. With so much going on, a regular day can feel like putting out one fire after the other. However, if we allow urgency to become an end in itself, all the running and worrying accomplishes little and has to be repeated, resembling an endless run on a hamster
- [Manage Your Networking Time](https://takebackmyday.com/manage-networking-time/) - As a small business owner, you have lots of opportunities for networking. Some are more useful than others, and some are, frankly, a waste of time. How do you know the difference? And what can you do to make the most of the events you attend? Here are some rules for the effective use of
- [Dealing with a Technical Emergency](https://takebackmyday.com/dealing-technical-emergency/) - Technical malfunctions can send those of us who are not mechanically inclined into a state of sheer panic. Computer problems such as the dreaded "blue screen" and software crashes seem to occur in the worst moments, when we are literally pressed for time. Here you are, wrapping up a file and beginning to think about
- [Saying No Means Saying Yes](https://takebackmyday.com/saying-no-means-saying-yes/) - "Time management is a myth," posted a Facebook acquaintance recently. "All we can hope to manage is ourselves." I completely agree. Time marches on, no matter how you use your day, but there are specific techniques that can make the process more effective. Clearing up the necessary free time to address your goals involves making
- [Over-thinking Opportunities](https://takebackmyday.com/over-thinking-opportunities/) - If you frequently attend networking events, your desk may have several decorative stacks of business cards on it. Perhaps they are sorted into piles of 'I really should...', 'when things settle down...' or 'not sure....' In the worst cases, you may not even remember where you got someone's card and why you took it. Of
- [Time to Assess the Value of Your Work](https://takebackmyday.com/time-assess-value-work/) - Some creative professionals are content to earn lower rates or salaries because they find it overly limiting to apply commercial principles to their work. They love their chosen art so much that they would even do the work for free. We owe some of our finest cultural heritage to people who made such uncompromising choices.
- [Resolving a Tangled Situation](https://takebackmyday.com/resolving-tangled-situation/) - If you have been putting off decisions in your business for a while for one reason or another, you may find the resulting backlog so tangled and confusing that you are no longer sure how to resolve it. Although the situation is far from perfect, it can seem easier to plug along instead of making
- [Is Stress Turning You Into That Person You Never Wanted To Be?](https://takebackmyday.com/stress-turning-person-never-wanted/) - As business owners, we know that stressful situations can't always be avoided. When things are going well, there are all sorts of customer and staff issues to attend to, and when things are not going quite so well, then we worry about that, too. While some stress may be helpful to keep us going, too
- [Running Efficient Meetings](https://takebackmyday.com/running-efficient-meetings/) - What does it take to run a good meeting? Have you ever counted the minutes in a meeting while you were waiting for it to end? In this podcast, you will learn about the essential points of meeting management to help you make the most of meeting time and guide attendees to constructive resolutions. What
- [Do You Mind? I'd Like to Get Some Work Done](https://takebackmyday.com/mind-id-like-get-work-done/) - "People drop by my cubicle all day long, to ask me questions or to confirm something. It's almost impossible to focus for any length of time," says a business acquaintance who works in an office of about 20 employees. According to industry reports, 28% of an average office employee's time is consumed by interruptions, the
- [Making Time for Creative Project](https://takebackmyday.com/making-time-creative-project/) - With the new year approaching, there will again be a lot of talk about resolutions and best intentions, but the "right time" to start something new is always when you are ready for it.
- [What is Your Time Worth?](https://takebackmyday.com/what-is-your-time-worth/) - Many creative professionals have little formal business training, and most of us would probably rather do anything else than calculate net income or look at profitability figures. Nevertheless, it makes a lot of sense to ask yourself some hard questions at the end of the year that will help develop your business further in the
- [Finding Time for Good Ideas](https://takebackmyday.com/finding-time-good-ideas/) - Have you ever waited for inspiration at your desk, only to suddenly come up with a solution in a completely unrelated environment? Most people find that their best ideas occur to them outside of conventional work settings, for example while commuting or during a conversation. Ideas that compel us to try new approaches are induced
- [Who wants to be a "Resolutionist"?](https://takebackmyday.com/who-wants-to-be-a-resolutionist/) - If your gym is similar to my hometown YMCA, classes and facilities are more crowded in January than at any other time of the year. According to statistics, one third to one half of all Americans make resolutions for the New Year. This will be the year, we tell ourselves, when we will finally get
- [Staying Balanced in Times of Stress](https://takebackmyday.com/staying-balanced-times-stress/) - January can be a busy time. As customers start the new year with fresh ideas and new budgets, workloads for freelance business owners can be larger than usual. Of course, working longer hours generates income, but the additional work volume can also mean having to sacrifice personal and leisure time. If you just promised yourself
- [Whats Your Story? Finding your way out of a rut](https://takebackmyday.com/whats-story-finding-way-rut/) - Some days can feel like an endless battle with trivialities. As you're tapping away halfheartedly on a routine assignment, with frequent excursions to other websites, the important matters stay on the back burner. The empty conversations you engage in never come close to what's really on your mind. Dealing with superficial chores or work tasks,
- [Taking the Time to Build a Social Media Presence](https://takebackmyday.com/taking-time-build-social-media-presence/) - What does it take to build a presence in social media? This podcast is for those who would like to step up their activity on websites such as LinkedIn or Twitter, but don't know where to find the time.
- [Social Media Marketing - Is There Time?](https://takebackmyday.com/social-media-marketing-time/) - As small business owners, we often hear about the importance of maintaining a presence in social media. There is no question that virtual networking enhances the visibility of a business, but staying active in the ever-growing number of social media platforms consumes valuable time. What to do? Participate on the few occasions when we come
- [When is there time for YOU?](https://takebackmyday.com/when-is-there-time-for-you/) - Late last year. I complained to a friend that I never had enough time to write because everything else always seemed to take over my schedule. As I was talking, I suddenly realized that I was referring to my tasks as if they had a life and power of their own, although the decision to
- [Does your work mindset cost you time](https://takebackmyday.com/work-mindset-cost-time/) - With everyone pressed to work smarter, not harder, are you making the best use of available work resources? It is common for businesses and organizations to establish work routines and scheduling arrangements over time. Such routines can be the result of shared agreements ("we hold our staff meetings at 10:00 am") or the outcome of
- [Procrastination: Today is Not That Day](https://takebackmyday.com/procrastination-today-not-day/) - Procrastinating often comes with a sense of guilt and stress. We know we should write, make phone calls, or finally clean up that messy spot, but life is just too busy. As the list of postponed to-do items keeps growing, it soon becomes difficult to know where to start. You can't turn yourself into a
- ["Do You Have a Few Minutes?" - Giving Your Time](https://takebackmyday.com/minutes-giving-time/) - As professionals, we are frequently asked for a "few minutes" of our time, be it for business surveys, feedback on a marketing idea, or advice for dealing with a specific situation. Most of us will generously share our expertise, even if an exchange is unlikely to generate new business. What happens, however, when "a few
- [Do Work Mindsets Affect Customer Service?](https://takebackmyday.com/work-mindsets-affect-customer-service/) - With everyone pressed to work smarter, not harder, are you making the best use of available work resources? This podcast discusses three different work attitudes that can cost a business time and money - with the corresponding effect on customer satisfaction.
- [It's On My List - Taking a Vacation](https://takebackmyday.com/list-taking-vacation/) - The number of annual vacation days taken by American workers has dropped steadily since the year 2000. As reported by Project Time Off, employees frequently feel that they can't afford to take time off because it would mean "returning to a mountain of work" or being seen as replaceable. In 2014, 42% of Americans stated
- [Making the Most of Morning Hours](https://takebackmyday.com/making-morning-hours/) - When my children were much younger, I would probably have defined a successful morning experience as making it out the door no more than a few minutes late, with everyone in reasonably clean clothes and matching shoes. As anyone taking care of children or pets can attest, the much-touted habits of "successful people" who allegedly
- [A Day in the Air](https://takebackmyday.com/a-day-in-the-air/) - "Traveling is not a reward for working; it's homework for living." Anonymous Traveling is somehow encoded in my genes. I never get tired of the view above the clouds and the anticipation of visiting different places. With my electronic devices in airplane mode, I am also free to consider ideas that are usually buried deep
- [Mapping the Day](https://takebackmyday.com/mapping-the-day/) - Imagine you had to drive to a place about 250 miles away, with several stops in between. Would you check the fuel level, pack a few supplies, and consult a map, or simply get in the car and go? Most people would probably make at least a few preparations for such a car trip, but
- [The Trouble with Running Late](https://takebackmyday.com/trouble-running-late/) - "I'll be there in a few minutes!" - For most of us, running late is associated with a sense of stress and guilt that compares to little else. As we rush along, the voice in our head berates us for not looking up a transport schedule sooner, failing to remember a major highway construction site,
- [Taking the Time to Listen](https://takebackmyday.com/148/) - Is anybody listening? With so much going on around us, it can be hard to move from meaningless small talk to honest conversations, but paying close attention to family members, customers and employees is the key to reducing conflict and discovering new ideas. Listening takes focus and concentration, which is typically not a good fit
- [Dealing with Time Sinks](https://takebackmyday.com/dealing-time-sinks/) - Time sinks are those black holes in the day that consume a lot of our mental and physical energy without tangible results. This podcast discusses a few practical steps can you take to avoid time sinks and improve productivity.
- [Running Late - The Story of Your Life?](https://takebackmyday.com/running-late-story-life/)

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- [About Dorothee](https://takebackmyday.com/about-dorothee/) - I would definitely watch anything Dorothee presented! – Audience feedback on “Freelancing in a World of Distractions” (2020) About Dorothee Passionate about creative success and lifework, DOROTHEE RACETTE works with creative professionals and small business owners to help them reach the next level of achievement in their business and personal lives. Based on her
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