Ep. 4: Productivity Hacks for Busy Entrepreneurs - Get More Done in Less Time

Episode Title: Productivity Hacks for Busy Entrepreneurs: Get More Done in Less Time

Release Date: October 30, 2024

Episode Summary:

In this fun, Halloween-themed episode of The Unstuck Journey, host Heather Cahoon shares spooky-good productivity hacks to help busy entrepreneurs and side hustlers manage their time effectively—without burning out. With so many tasks pulling us in different directions, productivity isn’t about cramming more into your schedule but about doing the right things with your time. Heather introduces proven techniques, including time blocking, the Eisenhower Matrix, the 80/20 rule, and the Pomodoro technique, to help you regain control and get more done.

This episode is packed with actionable strategies to boost your focus, tackle distractions, and create meaningful progress toward your goals. Heather even shares her free productivity planner and time-blocking template to make implementing these techniques a breeze!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

•Time blocking: How dividing your day into focus blocks boosts efficiency.

•The Eisenhower Matrix: Prioritizing tasks by urgency and importance.

•The 80/20 rule: Focusing on the 20% of efforts that yield 80% of your results.

•Batching tasks: Grouping similar tasks to save time and mental energy.

•The Pomodoro technique: Working in 25-minute intervals to stay sharp and avoid burnout.

•How to manage distractions (and yes, social media boundaries are part of it!).

Key Takeaways:

1.Productivity isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters.

2.Time blocking helps you stay focused on one task at a time.

3.Batching tasks creates flow and minimizes wasted energy from constant task-switching.

4.Use the Eisenhower Matrix to tackle urgent and important tasks first.

5.Eliminate distractions: Set social media boundaries and say no to low-priority tasks.

Weekly Challenge:

Pick one productivity technique mentioned in the episode—whether it’s time blocking, the 80/20 rule, or batching tasks—and start using it in your routine.

👉 Bonus: Download Heather’s free productivity planner and time-blocking template at unstuckjourney.com/productivity-planner to organize your tasks like a productivity pro!

Links & Resources:

•Song used in this episode: “Morning Oil” by Mason Cahoon

•Free Productivity Planner & Time-Blocking Template: unstuckjourney.com/productivity-planner

•Connect with Heather on Instagram: @unstuckjourney

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Next Week’s Episode Preview:

Get ready for a deep dive into time blocking! We’ll explore how to use this powerful technique to manage your days and avoid burnout. Make sure you’re subscribed so you don’t miss it!

Host: Heather Cahoon

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