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Apr 2024
54m 24s

369. Productivity Expert On How to Elimi...

Natalie Ellis
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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! 


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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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