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Apr 2024
54m 24s

369. Productivity Expert On How to Elimi...

Natalie Ellis
About this episode

Today Lindsay is joined by Google’s Executive Productivity Advisor, Laura Mae Martin! Laura share’s her advice on how to overcome procrastination, optimizing your inbox with Gmail, stopping unnecessary meetings + calendar hygiene, finding time and space for yourself while being a productive mama! 


TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Intro

02:27 - What is Uptime?

03:39 - Productivity at Google

05:39 - Inbox Management

14:30 - Tips for Maintaining Focus

18:48 - Giving Youself Grace

27:11 - Setting Boundaries

28:08 - Keeping Meetings Meaningful

33:46 - Scheduling Social Checkups

35:43 - Remote Working

42:53 - Motherhood and Work

48:18 - Busy is Not Important

51:20 - Wrapping Up!


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