135 | My Non-Traditional Work Style: Productivity That Honors My Brain

I used to think I was just lazy. That if I could just stick to the calendar, color-code my planner, and follow the productivity experts—I’d finally feel successful. But all those systems made me feel more broken, not more productive. And here’s what I’ve learned: I’m not the problem—my blueprint was.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt like their work style doesn’t fit the mold. If you’ve got a non-linear brain, if you ebb and flow through seasons of motivation, or if you just can’t seem to force yourself into a 9–5 schedule no matter how hard you try—this one’s for you.

I’m sharing what it actually looks like to work in rhythm with my brain (hello, 4:00 a.m. creative sprints and 8:00 a.m. crochet sessions), why I don’t take client calls before 11, and how I’ve stopped apologizing for building my business my way.

In This Episode, I Talk About:

• Why traditional productivity systems never worked for me—and what I do instead
• How I structure my week based on energy, not expectations
• The mindset shift that helped me stop resenting my business and start thriving in it

Timestamps:

00:00 Breaking Free from Traditional Productivity

02:04 Embracing Non-Traditional Work Styles

02:49 Understanding Personal Work Rhythms

06:25 Honoring Your Unique Gifts

09:24 Creating a Flexible Work Environment

11:03 Redefining Success on Your Terms

18:54 Final Thoughts: Permission to Be Yourself

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