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Holistic ProductivityDreams don’t expire, so what if you went for it?In this episode, I’m diving deep into what it’s really like to chase a new direction in life—especially for us women who might feel stuck in our current career paths. I’m sharing my personal journey, from dreaming about healthcare early on to the reality of running a business that no longer fills me up like it used to. Spoiler alert: I’m going back to school for a career in Radiation Therapy, and yeah, it’s scary. I talk about the fears—like failing, juggling finances, and wondering if I’m too old for this big change.
2024-10-0914 minHolistic ProductivityYour brain is tired of making choicesImagine having a mental battery that drains with every decision you make. How would you feel if you were constantly running on empty? Today, we're diving into the phenomenon of decision fatigue and exploring how it's silently sapping your energy.We explore what decision fatigue is, how it impacts your daily life and decision-making abilities, and most importantly, provide practical strategies to overcome it. Discover the science behind decision fatigue and learn actionable tips to keep your mental energy high throughout the day. We'll cover how simplifying choices, creating routines, and other techniques can help you avoid...
2024-09-2511 minHolistic ProductivityFeel the flow, own the day: the energy equationEpisode Summary:In this episode, we dive deep into the importance of energy management for productivity. We discuss how to track your energy levels, optimize your morning routine, and align your tasks with your energy and menstrual cycle. We also provide tips on harnessing your monthly rhythm and using productivity tools to support your energy management.Key Takeaways:Track Your Energy: Understand your daily and monthly energy patterns to optimize your productivity.Optimize Your Morning Routine: Create a consistent morning routine to set the tone for your day and conserve energy.Align Tasks with...
2024-09-1810 minHolistic ProductivityNew productivity plan … unlockedIn the very first episode of Holistic Productivity I take you on a nostalgic journey back to the simplicity of the 80s and 90s, drawing parallels between the way we lived then and the need for a holistic approach to productivity now. As a Gen-Xer, I understand the unique challenges faced by our generation and introduce the Productivity Pathway—a system designed to help you manage your energy, structure, time, and goals in a way that feels less overwhelming and more impactful.In this episode, you'll learn:The valuable lessons of the 80s and 90s that ca...
2024-09-1812 min
Coffee Powered SystemsIs this the end? Find out what’s next.In this final episode of Coffee Powered Systems, I reflect on the journey and announce the end of the podcast. As I transition into a new phase of life, I'm stepping back from tech and systems to embrace simplicity and ease. Although this chapter is closing, many episodes remain valuable, especially the Tip Tuesdays. Stay tuned for my upcoming podcast, Holistic Productivity, launching in September, where I'll explore all aspects of productivity, from self-care to goal planning. Thank you for your support, and I hope you'll join me on this new journey!Learn more and subscribe to...
2024-08-3002 minHolistic ProductivityIntroducing Holistic ProductivityWelcome to Holistic Productivity!A podcast for Gen-X women who are juggling businesses, family, and everything in between.If you can remember a time when mixed tapes and boy bands were all the rage, then you’re in the right place. We are powerful Gen Xers with so much on our plate, from children to aging parents, to thoughts of retirement, and we just want to balance it all with ease.Here on this podcast, we’re all about building a strong foundation for sustained productivity—without the burnout.Each week, we’ll...
2024-08-2801 minCoffee Powered SystemsTaxes made easy: automate your quarterly tax paymentsGrab your favorite beverage and tune into this episode about the boring (but necessary) quarterly taxes! I’m breaking down how I organize and automate taxes in my business, from saving my tax money to paying the IRS. Set it and forget it! I also detail the quarterly payment schedule and my personal method using Wave Accounting and automatic transfers to manage tax payments efficiently.Discussed In This Episode:Self-Employment Quarterly Taxes Overview (00:00:00) Explanation of self-employment quarterly taxes and the importance of setting aside money for tax payments.Paying Taxes and Avoiding Penalties (00:01:14) The consequences of la...
2024-02-0215 minCoffee Powered SystemsTrafft: Is this scheduler the missing piece in your tech stack? [Tip Tuesday]In today's episode, we dive into the world of scheduling software. If you're tired of the same old options like Calendly or Acuity, then you're in luck because we're introducing you to Trafft. This free scheduling software is here to automate your business and streamline your appointments. So grab your favorite drink and join me as we explore Trafft and discover if it's the perfect scheduler for you.Mentioned in this episode:TrafftOther Helpful Links:Join Coffee PerksMy Favorite ToolsFree Productivity Power Pack10-Day Operations ChallengeWebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten)Do You Need M...
2023-09-1205 minCoffee Powered SystemsHow micro goals can lead to massive resultsIn today's episode, we're going to talk about a powerful technique for enhancing your success rates. Instead of focusing solely on big and intimidating goals, we're going to shift our attention to smaller, achievable milestones - what we call micro goals. These micro goals are like stepping stones that bring us one step closer to our ultimate objectives. By breaking down our larger goals into a series of mini achievements, we can make daunting tasks feel more manageable and definitely within our reach.I share practical examples of how you can redefine your approach to goals...
2023-09-0812 minCoffee Powered SystemsSunsama: The reason I'm obsessed with my to-do list [Tip Tuesday]Hey there! Welcome to another episode of "Coffee Powered Systems"! Today I'm excited to introduce you to a productivity tool that has been a game-changer for me - Sunsama!Let's be real, achieving work-life balance can be a real struggle. But with Sunsama, managing my time effectively has become so much easier! This digital daily planner helps me stay focused and organized throughout the day.One of my favorite features of Sunsama is the daily time goals. It's so satisfying to see the progress I'm making towards my goals throughout the day. Plus, the task...
2023-05-0914 minCoffee Powered SystemsHow to have creative freedom with your website — without codeToday, I want to share my recent website journey with you. I used to be a WordPress gal, but I recently made the switch to Showit and let me tell you, it's been a game-changer!One of the best things about Showit is the ability to customize any page. I love having the freedom to create a website that truly reflects my brand and personality. Plus, their customer support is top-notch. Whenever I have a question or need help, they're always there to assist me.Another great thing about Showit is the use of compatible...
2023-05-0520 minCoffee Powered SystemsShowit: Drag & Drop Website Builder [Tip Tuesday]Today’s tip is: Showit: Drag & Drop Website BuilderFrom their website: Create a website that books the clients you loveI stumbled upon Showit sometime last year and although I thought the websites were very pretty, I was very used to my WordPress sites and was not in the mood to switch anything up.Fast forward a few months and I was looking for someone to redo my website and that’s how I came across Emma Troy— but she specialized in ShowIt sites... so I took another look and here we are.
2022-10-0407 minCoffee Powered SystemsNiche down... why I needed to + my current tech stackWhen I started my business— and up until just recently, my vision was to help walk you through ALL the things you need to know in order to run your business smoothly with tech.I wanted to be able to give you an idea of how to use a variety of tools and apps, or maybe just choose the ones that you are using and forget the rest.What I’ve come to realize is that I don’t need to (nor can I) be all things to all people.Yes… we’ve heard it b...
2022-09-3009 minCoffee Powered SystemsiOS Notes App: 7 things you didn't know you could do [Tip Tuesday]Have you only used your simple Notes app for just jotting down a quick note? Or maybe Notes is your heavy hitter app that you go to all the time when you’ve got to get your thoughts down. Either way, there might be some features you didn’t know Notes was capable of, and they might help you be more efficient when using it.Discussed In This Episode:How Siri can help you”take a note”This one simple step can help you collaboratePrivacy? Yes please!Hashtags aren’t just for social mediaSee something on the web? S...
2022-07-1208 minCoffee Powered SystemsI own 105+ courses... time for some digital organizingI’ve been an entrepreneur for over 10 years and in that time I have purchased a lot... a LOT of courses. It’s time to take control of this growing problem and get it organized so that I don’t waste anymore time or money on this obsessive past time. I’ll break down how I decided to organize my courses so that you can replicate a system for yourself (or grab the template!).Discussed In This Episode:Why it’s important to keep your courses organizedThe system I created to manage my course libraryThe tip I believe...
2022-07-0808 minCoffee Powered SystemsTwo years!!! WTF?! If I only knew... [Coffee Chat]It's been 2 years since the launch of Coffee Powered Systems. 2 years!! For this special coffee chat, I'm reflecting on my time as a podcaster, and things I would have told myself back then if I knew what I know now.Also, this episode has a couple of Easter eggs hidden in it, and if you can tell me what they are, there is a prize up for grabs.When you have them, email: contact@mirandamerten.com or DM on Instagram: @mirandamerten (first person wins! - USA only).Mentioned in this episode:Captivate...
2022-05-2616 minCoffee Powered SystemsActiveCampaign: My favorite email platform [Tip Tuesday]When you find a tool you really like, stick with it. That's what I've done with ActiveCampaign and in this episode, I break down the features I like about it and a new one I discovered that could change my email marketing forever.Mentioned In This Episode:ActiveCampaignFor Full Show Notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/83Other Helpful Links:Free Productivity Power Pack10-Day Operations ChallengeWebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten)Send A Voice Message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystemsDo You Need More Structured Help In Your Business?W...
2022-05-2411 minCoffee Powered SystemsWhich time management roadblock is your kryptonite?Do you ever wonder why some time management strategies work for you and others don’t? It might be because you are trying to solve the wrong problem. There are a number of different time management blocks, and often times, you can’t fully alleviate your problem if you don’t know what problem you need to solve. In today’s episode, I discuss a few of the different time management blocks, how you can reframe them positively, and a few tactics to help overcome them. Are you struggling with any of these blocks? Emotional, environmental, intellectual and socia...
2022-03-1820 minCoffee Powered SystemsSocialBee: manage literally all of your social platforms [Tip Tuesday]Are you looking for a social media management platform that will allow you to plan and schedule your posts quickly and easily, all in one place? Check out today’s tip: SocialBee, a social media manager that connects to all of your major social platforms, so you can organize your content and view your analytics without having to go from platform to platform.Mentioned In This Episode:SocialBeeRelated Blog Posts:071: Feed Preview & The Preview App: 2 options for planning your Instagram feed [Tip Tuesday]023: Scheduling Instagram Stories with Storrito [Tip Tuesday]Ot...
2022-03-0805 minCoffee Powered SystemsOptimizing your website with Jessica FreemanYour website is basically your digital business card and portfolio so you always want to make sure it is optimized for your current season of business. Jessica Freeman of Jess Creatives takes us through some tips and mistakes of website design, SEO, logos and more.Jessica Freeman is an Atlanta-based award-winning web designer that helps nutrition and fitness business owners build authority and get more clients. When she’s not working with clients, you can find her teaching inside her Better Collective community. Jess also runs her own YouTube channel and her podcast, the Work Your Wellness Bi...
2022-02-1846 minCoffee Powered SystemsToby: a better way to manage your browser tabs [Tip Tuesday]If you tend to open 52 tabs every time you are on the computer, you might need a better way to organize and manage your browser tabs. Create private and shareable spaces to organize your tabs into reusable collections.Mentioned In This Episode:TobyOther Helpful Links:Free Productivity Power Pack10-Day Operations ChallengeWebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten)For Full Show Noteshttps://www.mirandamerten.com/79Send A Voice Message:https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystemsDo You Need More Structured Help In Your Business?Wouldn’t...
2022-02-0811 minCoffee Powered SystemsPermission to ditch the hustle mentality with Lindsay MaloneyIf you’ve ever had trouble keeping up with hustle mentality, managing all of your daily obligations, or just wondering if introverts can successfully run a business, Lindsay is going to break down her thoughts on all of this. We talk about how it’s possible to work on your business while keeping your 9 to 5 career, managing your work week intentionally, and why your individuality matters because someone out there needs to hear what you have to say the way you have to say it.Lindsay Maloney is a self-made business and success coach who specializes in teac...
2022-02-0428 minCoffee Powered SystemsOnlineJobs.ph: for affordable virtual workers [Tip Tuesday]Where do you find affordable help when you need it? Today’s tip is a job search website for Filipino workers. Filter by position, cost, browse resumes, and post up to 3 job positions for free, and when you’re ready to reach out to candidates, you can upgrade your plan for an affordable fee.Links Mentioned In This Episode:OnlineJobs.phOne VA Away ChallengeRelated blog posts:039: Create a Great Business Before You Build a Team with Sarah Torres-Ferrick3 Reasons Why You Need To Hire A Support TeamKnowing When to Hire a Proactive VATh...
2022-01-2507 minCoffee Powered SystemsCreate your million dollar system with Beate CheletteBeate Chelette is the Growth Architect® and Founder of The Women’s Code® and provides strategy development blueprints and results-oriented, tangible tools and techniques for Entrepreneurs, Workplaces and Organizations that unify your teams, give you clear steps to improve your business systems, and strengthen your leadership skills.In this conversation we discuss creating a signature system, defining your customer avatar, and Beate’s 5 Star Success Blueprint. She also drops so much knowledge about why knowing your customer avatar is so important in your business and she gives an incredible tip on how to structure your business — it’s the same...
2022-01-2134 minCoffee Powered SystemsThriveCart: shopping cart, course + affiliate platform [Tip Tuesday]If there is one thing I think is worth the investment when it comes to running an online business, it’s your shopping cart software. Today’s tip brings you ThriveCart — it’s a shopping cart, affiliate platform, and course software, all-in-one. If you are in need of one or all of these, I would highly recommend you check it out. If you want to see how it works, you can grab one of my free offers below to go through the shopping cart and use the course platform as a student. Have you been looking for cart soft...
2022-01-1106 minCoffee Powered SystemsAn introvert's dilemma — social media is exhausting [Coffee Chat]Cuddle up and join me for a casual conversation about social media and the role it will play in my business in 2022.As an introvert, social media is hella exhausting and I’m not sure it’s worth the time and energy I put into it. The input doesn’t match the return (in my business), so I’m re-thinking my social media strategy. Tune in to find out why I’m nixing social and what I’m doing instead.Discussed In This Episode:The biggest shift I'm making with social media in my business in...
2022-01-0712 minCoffee Powered SystemsSquarespace: an all-in-one website solution [Tip Tuesday]Are you in the market for an all-in-one website option? You need to create a webinar, host it somewhere, get your domain, send marketing emails, sell your products, house your membership community ... whatever! You can do all of this with a Squarespace membership. Tune into today’s Tip Tuesday episode to learn what you can do with Squarespace and why it might be a good option for you.Links Mentioned In This Episode:SquarespaceDo You Need More Structured Help In Your Business?Wouldn’t it be nice to: Remember where your acco...
2021-12-1407 minCoffee Powered SystemsLaunch with confidence using a simple 4-page website with Samantha MabeSamantha Mabe, creative director and designer of Lemon and the Sea, helps service-based business owners feel more confident sharing their expertise and promoting their work through custom designed websites. She loves creating websites with beauty and brains that are designed to convert and give you the power to make edits yourself.If you are still finding yourself struggling to create a huge marketing powerhouse website just to get your business launched, Samantha joins me today to tell you why you can and should launch with just 4 pages. No need to make it complicated, just launch it already.
2021-12-1022 minCoffee Powered SystemsFeed Preview & The Preview App: 2 options for planning your Instagram feed [Tip Tuesday]Today I’ve got 2 Instagram feed planning options for you: Feed Preview & The Preview App.In my last episode, #70 Crafting Your Unique Content Strategy, Isabella talked about Feed Preview, and she mentioned that she uses this simple app to preview what her images will look like in her feed and she does this without having to sign into her Instagram account. I’ve got more details on this app for you today.I also talk about another planning option for you if you need a bit more planning features, like auto posting, analytics, hashtags (and more...
2021-11-3008 minCoffee Powered SystemsCrafting your unique content strategy with Isabella Sanchez CastañedaIf you're up for learning more content creation strategies, tune in as I chat with Content Strategist, Isabella Castañeda, about content creation, repurposing, social media strategy, content pillars, and so much more. No fluff here — ACTUAL tips and advice on getting your content out there and connecting with new customers. Isabella wants you to give yourself permission to create your own content system - not use the one everyone else is using. If you’re ready to put yourself out there like the expert you truly are, tune into this episode with Isabella.Discussed In This Episo...
2021-11-0536 minCoffee Powered SystemsA quick podcast updateDon't worry, I'm not going anywhere! Just a quick update the schedule of when you can expect future episodes to drop. Got ideas, questions, or requests for the show? Email me: contact@mirandamerten.com, or click the link below to send a voice message.Do You Need More Structured Help In Your Business?Wouldn’t it be nice to: Remember where your accounts are, always know who's in charge of what areas of your business, effortlessly know how to create lead magnets and landing pages ... you know - all the things you think ab...
2021-11-0202 minCoffee Powered SystemsI tried 13 popular task management apps so you don't have toI have reviewed a few popular task management apps like Asana, Zenkit and ClickUp in earlier episodes of this podcast (see links below). You have to understand that not all apps work for every situation, that’s why it’s good to try a couple until you find the one that suites you. To save you the trouble of going through the roller coaster of this time and time again, I tried 13 different apps and I’ve created a quick, 7 question quiz that you can take to help narrow down the right tool for you.Links Mentioned In Thi...
2021-10-2908 minCoffee Powered SystemsJarvis: Artificial intelligence for your copywriting [Tip Tuesday]If you are constantly stuck staring at a blank page when it comes to copywriting, looking for an easier way to write copy, it might be time to give artificial intelligence a try. Quickly create copy for for social media, bios, ads, blogs, and more with just a few keystrokes. Today’s tip gives you a tool that does just that. Tune in!Links Mentioned In This Episode:JarvisDo You Need More Structured Help In Your Business?Wouldn’t it be nice to: Remember where your accounts are, always know who's in c...
2021-10-2603 minCoffee Powered SystemsScaling as a work from home mompreneur with Breanna GunnBreanna Gunn is a messaging and funnel specialist, working with business owners and entrepreneurs to create messaging and processes that inspire loyalty, momentum, and action that leverages trust, authenticity, and profitability. Brea uses her more than 20 years of experience with customer service and marketing to uncover the gaps in messaging that lead to lower conversions and plugs them through customized systems, structures, and processes that are bolstered by copy that converts.In this episode, Breanna and I discuss how to work at home with children and engaging them with your work, how to do a quadrant review...
2021-10-2226 minCoffee Powered SystemsClickUp: When you're looking for an all-in-one project manager [Tip Tuesday]Are you tired of using multiple different apps to manage your business? If so, it might be time to look for an all-in-one project management app. Using an all-in-one affords you the luxury of having all of your projects, docs, and spreadsheets all in one place (hence the name!). This is a great option if you feel stressed out everyday or you find yourself checking multiple places just to find one thing because you can’t remember where you stored it. Get off that hamster wheel!This episode is about ClickUp — a popular project management app that is v...
2021-10-1905 minCoffee Powered SystemsThe heartbeat of your business is your vision with Ashley KangTune into this interview with Ashley Kang who is a Strategy + Operations Consultant, and CEO of AHK Business Management, where she helps busy and overwhelmed service-based solopreneurs and entrepreneurs with setting up their business strategy and streamlining their operations. Ashley and I have a great conversation about why you need a business strategy and her suggestions of how to get started.Discussed In This Episode:Why it’s important to articulate your whyThe super important parts of your client onboarding and off boarding systemAshley’s favorite tools she’s using in her business right nowHow she sugges...
2021-10-1543 minCoffee Powered SystemsSendspark: Using video to increase email engagement [Tip Tuesday]If you have a product, are a content creator, a marketer, educator, a salesperson - you’re gonna want to listen up. Today, I’m talking about Sendspark. Get the skinny on this tool that lets you create screen shares, and create videos for email marketing.Links Mentioned In This Episode:SendsparkOther Helpful Links:Free Productivity Power Pack10-Day Operations ChallengeWebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten)For Full Show Noteshttps://www.mirandamerten.com/63Send A Voice Message:https://www...
2021-07-2006 minCoffee Powered SystemsTeam Coda vs. Team Notion: I choose my winnerWe’ve got some all-in-one note-taking apps on the market and today I’m going to compare two of them. They have some similarities but also have some differences and while you will likely never find the perfect note-taking/document management tool, there is a natural gravitation to some features over others. Which team are you on? Coda or Notion? If you’ve never heard of either one, grab a drink and let’s break down these two popular platforms.Links Mentioned In This Episode:CodaNotionOther Helpful Links:Free Productivity Power Pack...
2021-07-0917 minCoffee Powered SystemsBasil & Bark: Professional design templates for your biz [Tip Tuesday]For the past week, I’ve been talking to you about creating a content workflow to help you be more consistent and productive. Part of creating an effective workflow includes using templates where helpful and necessary.One of my favorite template shops that I have used for the last year is relaunching their brand and website and I am so excited to tell you about it.What if you could literally whip up design assets that look professional – without actually hiring one?Good news: You totally can!If you're like me and...
2021-05-2503 minCoffee Powered SystemsThe 5 Ts of your content creation workflowIt’s time to conquer the content scramble! Let’s talk about creating your content creation workflow.I’m really good at planning the content, but by the time it’s time to create the content, I’m tired and I push it out. So, I’m a work in progress. Good plan but not enough time.If you have the time and the means to plan, here is the process I use. Feel free to pull bits and pieces that work for you to create your own personalized system - because when it’s personal to yo...
2021-05-2115 minCoffee Powered SystemsTodoist: For simple project management [Tip Tuesday]In episode #58 I mentioned that it's a great idea to manage all projects with a to-do list app or project management software. But, I also recognize that not everyone is ready to jump into one of the bigger tools that have a learning curve just to get started.If that sounds like you and you are in the market for a simple (yet still has the ability to be robust) tool, come take a listen to this episode!Mentioned in this episode:TodoistOther Helpful Links:Free Productivity Power...
2021-05-1803 minCoffee Powered SystemsMoving Sucks. But Here Are 5 Mistakes Related to Business (and how to avoid them)Moving sucks. Like seriously, if there is anything that wastes more time and money and takes the life out of you, it's moving.I recently moved and the whole process reminded me that it’s just like managing projects in business. Sometimes don’t go as planned and this reminded me of reasons why I teach what I teach! So i wanted to go through a list of 5 mistakes that I made during my move that were very similar to managing projects within your business (and how to avoid them).Helpful Links:Free Pr...
2021-05-1407 minCoffee Powered SystemsFreeConvert.com: Easily Convert (or Compress!) Any File [Tip Tuesday]If you’ve ever had to upload a file that was too large or had to convert a file from one type to another but could never find a really great app to do it with, today’s episode will give you the answer. Not only is this tool the best I’ve found for compressing, converting, etc., it’s free!Links Mentioned In This Episode:Free ConvertOther Helpful Links:Free Productivity Power Pack10-Day Operations ChallengeWebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten)For Full Show Notes
2021-04-1310 minCoffee Powered SystemsWhy I Took March Off and What You Can Learn From My MistakesIn this episode, I tell you why the podcast took the month of March off (it wasn't a planned break), and when you can look forward to new episodes - I'll be popping back into your players in April!In the mean time, look back through the Tuesday episodes if you are looking for new tools for your business, or check out the full episodes that relate to the season of your business.Other Helpful Links:Free Productivity Power PackWebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten)For Full Show Notes
2021-03-1903 minCoffee Powered SystemsIntegromat: For When Zapier Gets Too Expensive [Tip Tuesday]Automation can save sooo much time, but if you are also looking to save some money as well, while still getting the job done, check out Integromat. A service for connecting your web apps all over the internet so you can be the automation genius you know you are.Links Mentioned In This Episode:IntegromatZapierOther Helpful Links:Free Productivity Power PackWebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten)For Full Show Noteshttps://www.mirandamerten.com/50Send A Voice Message:https://www.speakpipe...
2021-02-1606 minCoffee Powered SystemsIf You Aren't Automating Parts of Your Business, You're Doing Too MuchToday's episode is about two things. Automating small tasks and personalizing some steps in your business. Both of which could have a huge impact on your customer relationships and your sanity. Start with just one task this weekend, and I challenge you to automate a handful more things by the end of the year.Links Mentioned In This Episode:BonjoroWarm WelcomeHandwryttenPostableOther Helpful Links:Free Productivity Power PackWebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten)For Full Show Noteshttps://www.mirandamerten.com/54Send A Voice...
2021-01-2912 minCoffee Powered SystemsClubhouse: What's All The Buzz With The New Social Media App? [Tip Tuesday]Are you on Clubhouse yet? If not, it's understandable - it's pretty new, still in beta, and still invite-only. It's a new audio social media app that I liken to a giant 24/7 audio conference. Tune in to hear what I think about it so far, and download the app to reserve your username or hit up a friend for an invite.Links Mentioned In This Episode:Clubhouse (iPhone only)Other Helpful Links:Free Productivity Power PackWebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten)For Full Show Notes...
2021-01-1907 minCoffee Powered Systems[Rebroadcast] Five Stages of Productivity – Which Group Are You In?Episode 016: What stage of productivity are you in? Why does that even matter? It matters because once you know the answer to this question, you can be more focused and energized about learning the correct things based on where you currently are. If you are in stage 1, you don't need to focus on building a team yet or upgrading your current systems. This episode lays out what you might be experiencing during each stage and what you should be focusing on so you can be more efficient and avoid "shiny object syndrome". Discussed In This Episode:S...
2021-01-1526 minCoffee Powered Systems6 Ways To Get Through Your Online Course GraveyardIf you’ve made a resolution this year to really take advantage of all the online courses you have stockpiled, I’m going to tell you 6 ways to be intentional about finishing them so you can actually learn something, take action, and have a transformation. I guarantee that out of those courses you have, there’s a few of them sitting there that is online course GOLD - you just need to finish them!Discussed In This Episode:The first step in tackling your course graveyard to help you understand where to beginOne trick to utilize your cou...
2021-01-0815 minCoffee Powered SystemsMeal Planning Into the New Year + A Free Download [Tip Tuesday]Interested in systems but not sure where to begin? My advice is to start with something small and today’s tip is meal planning. Just doing this one thing will save you time every day so you can focus on more important things. It also solves the “what’s for dinner” question. Click below for a free (no opt-in) meal planner template.Subscribe to get notified of future episodes that will help you take one more step towards better processes and workflows.Discussed In This Episode:Why meal planning is a good place to start wh...
2021-01-0510 minCoffee Powered Systems5 Things You Can Do Other Than Make New Years ResolutionsWhat kinds of New Year’s resolutions have you made for 2020?Lose weight?Eat healthier?Drink more water?Be more present and focused?Quite frankly, I get tired of making the same resolutions each year, only to either drop them completely or sporadically pick them up again throughout the year.I’m not saying don’t make resolutions – it’s actually good to have a plan, and intentions for the new year. It increases your positivity and your productivity.Here are a few ideas of things you c...
2021-01-0115 minCoffee Powered SystemsSearching For a New Planner? Find the Right One For YouUsually this time of year is spent searching the aisles at Target or HomeGoods or spending way too much time on Amazon looking for a new planner. One that’s going to be so much better than last year - it will blow all the others out of the water - you too? And I feel like planners are getting more and more expensive for something that usually doubles as a paper weight a quarter through the year.But, not this year. I have finally figured out which one works for me and if you are still in...
2020-12-1815 minCoffee Powered SystemsGoodPods: Is Social Podcasting a Thing? + My Favorite Podcasts [Tip Tuesday]Podcasts are better with friends. We’ve got Goodreads for books. We can see our friend’s music playlists. Now, we can get recommendations from our friends based on what podcasts they listen to! Ever look at your podcast app wondering what you should add to your playlist? There are so many podcasts out there, you don’t have time to try things that aren’t for you. It’s inevitable that you will come across something that’s not for you, but if you have friends with the same taste or in your same business circle, chances are you will fin...
2020-12-1507 minCoffee Powered SystemsHow To Use One To-Do App For Everything, and What I'm Using NowSpeaking from experience, I used to have multiple apps to track what I had to do everyday - not to mention the planners, sticky notes, you name it. Why the different mediums? I justified to myself that they all had something special they were good for, or I just couldn’t break away from it. I wanted to like it, so I hung on. That wasn’t serving me any good. Today, I’m discussing how to utilize one app for everything, and letting you know what I’m using now.Links Mentioned In This Episode:Interest...
2020-12-1119 minCoffee Powered SystemsAlarmy: Gamify Your Morning Wake Ups [Tip Tuesday]This one is for my peeps who are not morning people. Is one of your resolutions to have better mornings and actually wake up without hitting the snooze button over and over? You are only one app away from becoming a morning person! Tune in to find out how this little morning alarm app can help you get out of bed a little easier every day.Links Mentioned In This Episode:My Morning Alarm Clock, Alarmy (iOS)My Morning Alarm Clock, Alarmy (Google Play)Other Helpful Links:Free Productivity Power Pack
2020-12-0807 minCoffee Powered SystemsAffinity Photo: An Affordable Photoshop Alternative [Tip Tuesday]If you’re a designer or just someone who likes having the fancy layers and advanced options that come along with design software like Photoshop, but you aren’t too fond of the price tag, this episode presents a great alternative option. Links Mentioned In This Episode:Affinity PhotoCanvaPicMonkeyTech Stack: Choosing the Right Tools for the Right Task [Part 2]Related Blog Posts:Canva is the Real Deal. How Are You Editing Your Photos?Other Helpful Links:Free Productivity Power PackWebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten)...
2020-11-2405 minCoffee Powered SystemsIf You're Flooded With Unwanted Messages, You Need An Unsubscribe DayHaving an email inbox over flowing with unwanted messages is no fun - not to mention a time suck. Why do we torture ourselves with sifting through a pile of messages we don’t want? If this sounds like you, here’s a plan for you to tackle this weekend so you can take back control of your inbox.Discussed In This Episode:Reasons why you might stay on someone’s email listWhy you should just unsubscribe if you don’t want to be on a listHow to create a plan for your unsubscribe daysRelate...
2020-11-2011 minCoffee Powered SystemsSwipe Pages: Another AppSumo Deal [Tip Tuesday]If you are in need of a landing page builder, or if you are ready to start a website but not quite ready to jump into the world of hosting and building, there’s a new AppSumo deal on the market that could be perfect for you. Find out more and grab this deal while it lasts!Links Mentioned In This Episode:Swipe Pages (deal from AppSumo)Swipe Pages website002: AppSumo: The Treasure Trove of Software Deals [Tip Tuesday]Other Helpful Links:Free Productivity Power PackWebsiteInstagram (@mi...
2020-11-1706 minCoffee Powered SystemsWhat's Your Election Day Self-Care Plan? [Coffee Chat]Happy Tuesday! It’s election day in the United States and with the amount of stress we’ve all been through this year, I want you to think about the things that ground you and bring you to your safe space. Honor your personal boundaries and don’t be afraid to voice them to your immediate circle. This election day, think about the things you can do for yourself to keep you grounded as we find out who our president will be for the next 4 years.Other Helpful Links:Free Productivity Power PackWebsit...
2020-11-0304 minCoffee Powered SystemsTech Stack: Choosing the Right Tools for the Right Task [Part 2]Part 2! Listen to part 1 here (episode 37) → https://www.mirandamerten.com/37Not all apps are created equal. Sometimes you need a simple note-taking system or to-do list, other times you’d prefer a full-blown project management software. Maybe you need time tracking or collaboration. So what tools do you use for what tasks in your business?This will vary from business to business because we all have different needs and we’re at different stages, but the key is to know what types of things you need to do in order to run your business well. Today...
2020-10-2309 minCoffee Powered SystemsCreate a Great Business Before You Build a Team with Sarah Torres-FerrickEpisode 39. Sarah Torres-Ferrick joins me for my first interview of the show to talk all things growing a team in your small business. Are you ready to expand your team — whether that means taking on a couple of employees or just dipping your toes in the water by hiring a freelancer? Tune in, cause this episode is for you as Sarah tells us what we need to know before diving in.Discussed In This Episode:What Sarah loves about helping small businessesThings that are important when growing your teamWhy it’s important to understand what growing a te...
2020-10-1635 minCoffee Powered SystemsSimpleMind: Could Mind Mapping Work For You? + Here's How I Use It [Tip Tuesday]Episode 38. How do you brainstorm? Are you a visual person? Mind mapping might be the thing you need if your head feels like there are ideas and thoughts flying through it all the time. In this Tip Tuesday, I share with you how I use SimpleMind for a mind mapping process so you can explore if it might work for you.Links Mentioned In This Episode:SimpleMindOther Helpful Links:Free Productivity Power PackWebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten)For Full Show Noteshttps://www...
2020-10-1307 minCoffee Powered SystemsTech Stack: Choosing the Right Tools for the Right Task [Part 1]Episode 37. Not all apps are created equal. Sometimes you need a simple note-taking system or to-do list, other times you’d prefer a full-blown project management software. Maybe you need time tracking or collaboration. So what tools do you use for what tasks in your business?This will vary from business to business because we all have different needs and we’re at different stages, but the key is to know what types of things you need to do in order to run your business well. Today, I’m going through a list of tools you might want t...
2020-10-0915 minCoffee Powered SystemsSerene App: Block Distractions + Achieve Your Goals [Tip Tuesday]Episode 34. Finally achieve your goals by shielding yourself from distractions. Serene prompts you to set one goal per day and break that goal into clearly defined intervals of focused work and regular breaks. Download the Chrome extension, select the websites you want to block & when you are ready to work, start your 20-60 minute focus session. Block apps like Slack and Skype during your active sessions. Price: free trial for 10 hours then $4/month billed annually.Links Mentioned In This Episode:Serene AppRelated Blog Posts:Single-Tasking: The Sane Alternative to Multitasking
2020-10-0604 minCoffee Powered SystemsFiverr: How to Use It To Grow Your Team [Tip Tuesday]Episode 35. Ready to grow your team, or at the bare minimum get help for specified tasks? Start with Fiverr. I have found some gem freelancers on Fiverr and if you are looking for some simple tasks or need to scale your team, you might just find your diamond in the rough.Links Mentioned In This Episode:Fiverrmilenaduric - did my social media graphics + highly recommended!conceptz_pro - designed my podcast cover art (currently services on hold)015: Free Personal Productivity Power PackRelated Blog Posts:
2020-09-2906 minCoffee Powered SystemsWhy Are You Still Writing the Same Emails Over and Over Again?Episode 34. Do you find yourself writing the same things over and over again when you respond to emails? Whether it’s in response to an inquiry about working with you, prices, frequently asked questions, or appearing on your podcast? You should have canned emails set up for these situations. It might not seem like it takes a lot of time, but if you really pay attention to how much time you spend writing the same email responses, that time adds up.In this episode, I’m walking you through step by step of how to set up cann...
2020-09-2510 minCoffee Powered SystemsEtch : A Simple Alternative To Notion [Tip Tuesday]Episode 33. If you are still looking for a place to keep your central business hub, Etch could be a great option. It reminds me of a simpler version of Notion. Easier to create pages, collaborate with your teammates, start from complete scratch or use some of their templates to give you ideas. Currently free forever, try it out and let me know what you think!Links Mentioned In This Episode:EtchNotion032: Get Your Business Processes Out Of Your Head. It’s Time To Create Your SOPsOther Helpful Links:Free Productivity Power Pa...
2020-09-2205 minCoffee Powered SystemsGet Your Business Processes Out Of Your Head. It's Time To Create Your SOPsEpisode 32. Running a business is a lot. Like it can be full on - am I right? There’s so much to remember, but that doesn’t mean it all has to stay in our head. The best way for you to get and stay organized is to create a centralized hub where you keep all of your standard operating procedures (SOPs). Not only does this help you save time when doing recurring tasks, it helps you prep your business for taking on new hires. Tune in to hear how you can create your own central hub with organized SOPs...
2020-09-1818 minCoffee Powered SystemsOnline Invoices: Managing Time Tracking and Invoicing [Tip Tuesday]Episode 31. What are you using to invoice your clients and customers? I've got a super simple tool, easy to set up, that you can use for invoicing, time tracking, expense reporting, sales and invoice reports, and more!Links Mentioned In This Episode:Online InvoicesOther Helpful Links:Free Productivity Power PackWebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten)For Full Show Noteshttps://www.mirandamerten.com/31Send A Voice Message:https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystems
2020-09-0805 minCoffee Powered SystemsWhat Happens If You Get Hit By A Bus?Episode 30. This is just a quick episode because I want to pose a question to you and I want you to start thinking about your current setup - are you prepared? This month it’s all about organization and I’m going to talk all about how you can set up your business and systems to make it work for you. Specifically, if you got hit by a bus tomorrow, would your team be able to pick up where you left off or would your company have to shut down because everything is in your head?Helpful Link...
2020-09-0404 minCoffee Powered SystemsPretty Links: How To Create Easy & Shareable URLs [Tip Tuesday]Episode 29. When you have crazy long links for your blog posts, podcast episodes, offers, and affiliate links, you want to be able to have a way to easily share them with your audience. Trying to remember a long, cumbersome link (multiple!) is difficult, and Pretty Links makes it easy to shorten your links into memorable URLs. Tune in to learn why this is important for your business and your audience.Mentioned in this episode:Pretty LinksOther Helpful links:Productivity Power PackWebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten) Show notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/29A...
2020-09-0106 minCoffee Powered SystemsHow Set Up A Time Blocking Schedule That Actually WorksEpisode 28. If you’ve tried time blocking but it didn’t work, I’m going to walk through the steps - cause it’s more than just blocking “work time” on your calendar and hoping you get everything done. Find out why it works (and who it might not work for) and follow the steps in this episode to create your own schedule. Before you start, you'll want to know these 3 things:What are your goals - what do you want to accomplish?What is getting your time (figure out these time buckets)Where are you spending too much time an...
2020-08-2822 minCoffee Powered SystemsRoutinery & Done: Tracking Your Routines and Habits [Tip Tuesday]Episode 27. Sometimes we need a little help and motivation to keep track of our habits or follow our routines. I've got 2 apps today that will help you "not break the chain", and build (or break!) those habits.Mentioned in this episode:RoutineryThe Done App026: Creating Pre-Work and Post-Work Routines to Help Define Your Workday Other Helpful links:WebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten)Send a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystemsFor the transcript and full show notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/27
2020-08-2505 minCoffee Powered SystemsCreating Pre-Work and Post-Work Routines to Help Define Your WorkdayEpisode 026. Do your days tend to run long and always seem to run into each other? You might need to establish some definitive routines to help signal the start and end of your work day. In this week's episode, I discuss why it might help you to establish a pre-work routine that will signal the start of your work day and a routine that will also signal the end of your work day so you can wrap it up and transition into your evening work-free.Your action step this week: Create your routines and tag me on...
2020-08-2112 minCoffee Powered SystemsCreative Market: Getting Design Projects Done [Tip Tuesday]Episode 25. In today's Tip Tuesday, I'm talking about Creative Market! If you spend way too much time creating digital assets for your business, or you're always on the hunt for new templates, fonts, textures, etc. Find out why Creative Market should be your go-to place for easy templates and ready-to-use products.Mentioned in this episode:Creative MarketOther helpful links:Free Productivity Power PackWebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten)Send a voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/CoffeePoweredSystemsFor the transcript and full show notes: https...
2020-08-1803 minCoffee Powered SystemsHow To Use Google Sheets as a Simple Task ManagerEpisode 024. This is a simple way to just get started with managing your tasks and just having them all in one sheet. If you are overwhelmed with the notion of automation and dumping your entire workflow into a task manager, I just want you to start, and stop putting it off because you “haven’t chosen one” yet.Action this week - If you are still struggling to begin because you are using the excuse of not having an app, I want you to either create a task sheet, or use my free version and start your first...
2020-08-1411 minCoffee Powered SystemsStorrito: Scheduling Instagram Stories [Tip Tuesday]Episode 023. Today, I’m talking about Storrito which is an app to create and schedule Instagram Stories comfortably from your desktop pc.Great for you if: You like scheduling and batching social mediaYou don’t want to have notifications to post (Storrito posts automatically)Like doing IG on desktop vs your phoneYou can use the editor to add stickers, create animation, tag accounts and add hashtags just like on your Instagram app.For the transcript and full show notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/23Mentioned in this episode:Storrito
2020-08-1105 minCoffee Powered SystemsI’ve Had Huge Issues With Consistency. Here’s How I Tackle It.Over the years, I've been well aware of my issues with consistency (or really, lack of it). From posting on social media, to daily routines, I find myself having to actively engage in self-discipline and awareness in order to follow through and build new habits. In this episode, I give you a 7-step method for what to do when you also recognize your issues with consistency, and how to create better habits around it.Discussed In This Episode:Why denial is our biggest enemy when it comes to consistencyWhy knowing your why and your working style...
2020-08-0721 minCoffee Powered SystemsForest & Flora: Stay Focused and Plant a Tree [Tip Tuesday]"Forest team partners with a real-tree-planting organization, Trees for the Future, to plant real trees on Earth. When our users spend virtual coins they earn in Forest on planting real trees, Forest team donates to our partner and creates planting orders."Forest is an app that helps you stay focused on the important things in life. It's a simple concept - start a productive focus session, plant a tree, your tree will grow while you focus on your work, if you leave the app, your tree withers. If you really like collecting awards and achievements this could...
2020-08-0405 minCoffee Powered SystemsAre Your Digital Systems Helping or Hurting Your Productivity?Episode 020. All this month I’ve been talking about systems and processes, and as we wrap up July, and before I move into time management and helping you create working systems, I want to really hammer home the fact that the basics need to be in place before you succeed with your proper workflows. Are you getting distracted by shiny new tools and the next big thing, and essentially harming your productivity? In this episode, I talk about the things you need to watch out for so you don't get sucked into a time-sucking rabbit hole.Discussed In...
2020-07-3117 minCoffee Powered SystemsHeadliner: Creating Video Soundbites [Tip Tuesday]Episode 019. Ever wonder how people make those cool video waveforms that you see when scrolling through social media? It's not hard and it's definitely not some crazy tech savvy secret sauce. Learn some of the tools that people are using to create those cool visuals. It's as simple as uploading your audio, graphic image, and adding your chosen waveform. The correct sizes for social are supplied for you and it couldn't be easier. Mentioned in this episode:HeadlinerAudioCadoOther Helpful links:WebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten)Send me a message! https://www.speakpipe.com...
2020-07-2905 minCoffee Powered SystemsHow To Backup Your Digital Systems and Feel Secure (Digital Disaster Plan)Episode 018. What's your digital recovery plan? I’m betting you don’t have one, but I hope I’m wrong. This is a juicy episode, and really important, so save this one so you can reference it later. When things go wrong with your digital systems, what are you going to do? We pay for health insurance, life insurance and many others, so why not be prepared with your digital insurance? Don’t be afraid to pay for services that protect your digital assets.For the transcript and full show notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/18
2020-07-2422 minCoffee Powered SystemsZenkit: A Well-Rounded Project Management App [Tip Tuesday]Episode 017. Have you been searching for a project management app and still haven't found the one that's perfect for you? I know I've brought you a few to check out, and here is another one that you might want to take a look at. Of course, if you've found the one for you, go with it, but if you're still looking, try Zenkit.Why am I loving Zenkit?Multiple views: List, Kanban, Table, Wiki, CalendarYou can connect everything within the Zenkit Universe so they can all work together, or connect to 3rd party apps like Google...
2020-07-2106 minCoffee Powered SystemsFive Stages of Productivity – Which Group Are You In?Episode 016: What stage of productivity are you in? Why does that even matter? It matters because once you know the answer to this question, you can be more focused and energized about learning the correct things based on where you currently are. If you are in stage 1, you don't need to focus on building a team yet or upgrading your current systems. This episode lays out what you might be experiencing during each stage and what you should be focusing on so you can be more efficient and avoid "shiny object syndrome". Discussed In This Episode:S...
2020-07-1726 minCoffee Powered SystemsFree Gift! The Personal Productivity Power Pack [Tip Tuesday]Episode 015: Being productive on a daily basis isn’t just some pipe dream. We can all get there, but we need a little focus, motivation and help. Grab this productivity power pack to get ideas of how you can be more productive throughout your day, and get you in the right mindset for success.https://www.mirandamerten.com/power-packIncluded in this power pack:The 5-Step Personal Productivity FrameworkGiant List Of Productivity Book RecommendationsHabits You Can Start Today To Help Increase Your Personal ProductivityAutomate! 15 Tasks You Can Automate Today To Reduce OverwhelmDelegate! Tasks To Ha...
2020-07-1405 minCoffee Powered SystemsSurprise! You Might Already Be Using The GTD Method For ProductivityEpisode 014. With all of the different productivity methods out there, it's no wonder you're confused and frustrated. I want to point out again that the actual tool you use doesn't matter. Let me simplify the productivity process for you - capture the information, organize it and take action. We spend a lot of time reading, researching, and learning what methods and workflows will work for us, but the only one that will work is the one you will actually use. In this episode:The process for organizing your information that is so simple that you might a...
2020-07-1015 minCoffee Powered SystemsIFTTT: What Is It and How Can You Use It? [Tip Tuesday]Episode 013. IFTTT is a free platform that helps all your products and services work better together but what are some ways you can use it in your life?For the full show notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/13Mentioned in this episode:IFTTTApplets We Love (from IFTTT)Other helpful links:IFTTT essential guide: The best IFTTT Applets for your automated smart home35 Super Useful IFTTT Recipes You Might Not Know AboutWebsiteInstagram (@mirandamerten)Send a voice message:
2020-07-0704 minCoffee Powered SystemsUnderstanding Goal Hierarchy To Properly Use A Task ManagerEpisode 012. Have you ever downloaded a new project management app and been so excited to get started and get organized, only to end up looking at the blank canvas or scrambling for templates to help you get started because you are unfamiliar with the folder hierarchy?Let's talk about why this can be confusing to many and how to understand the organizational structure of your task system.Discussed In This Episode:Why the names of your folder categories don't actually matter [01:55]My tip for understanding the goal hierarchy [02:43]My 5 levels of goal hierarchy [03:23]Why...
2020-07-0318 minCoffee Powered SystemsBookafy: What I'm Currently Using For Appointment Scheduling [Tip Tuesday]Episode 011. There are a lot of booking tools out there, I think the most recognized at the moment is Calendly. If you just need something simple, you can use the appointment slots in Google Calendar, but if you need a few more bells and whistles, you might need to venture out with a specialized appointment scheduler. Today, I’m discussing Bookafy.For the transcript and full show notes:https://www.mirandamerten.com/011Mentioned in this episode:008: How You Should Really Be Using Google CalendarBookafyCalendly...
2020-06-3006 minCoffee Powered Systems5 Ways To Organize Your Cleaning ScheduleEpisode 010. Ever wonder why some people always have their cleaning schedule down and others can barely get a consistent handle on it? Because like everything in the personal productivity world, not every method works for everyone. There are a few different ways you can tackle cleaning your home, and I’m going to give you some ideas.Then, in this week's Q+A, I answer a question about how to post long form video in your Facebook and Instagram stories.For the full show notes:https://www.mirandamerten.com/010Mentioned in th...
2020-06-2611 minCoffee Powered SystemsTody: Crush Your Household Cleaning Schedule [Tip Tuesday]Episode 009. Welcome to Tip Tuesday where I give you the skinny on an app or tool that could be useful for your personal productivity. Today, we’re talking about Tody, the house cleaning app that helps you tackle all of your chores! Set it and forget it, just let Tody help you determine what chores need to be done. Completely customizable, and easy to use solo or with family members.For the full show notes: https://www.mirandamerten.com/009Mentioned in this episode:Tody AppOther helpful links:Website...
2020-06-2305 minCoffee Powered SystemsHow You Should Really Be Using Google CalendarEpisode 008. Talking about calendars seems so basic right? I know, but I’m going to give you a few extra tips for ways to use your Google Calendar that you might not be using. Don’t sleep on these, they could be game changers!In this episode:Learn why you should be using multiple calendars [00:53]How to set up your birthdays and anniversaries [04:29]Don't forget those sneaky seasonal reminders [05:55]Adding your trials and subscriptions [06:47]Setting up a bills + accounts calendar [08:41]Setting up goals can be helpful [11:08]Learn how to easily set up meetings with others [13:12]How to s...
2020-06-1923 minCoffee Powered SystemsAsana: One Of The Most Popular Task Management Apps [Tip Tuesday]Episode 007. Asana is one of the most popular task and project management apps. If you haven’t had a chance to try it, they have a free version and a premium version. Unless you want the option to add more in-depth automations and other features like the timeline (i.e. gantt chart) view, most small businesses can get by using the free plan forever.You can create multiple projects and then drill them down into tasks and subtasks. The learning curve is not super hard, once you understand the app, it’s really user friendly.Ment...
2020-06-1605 minCoffee Powered SystemsDiscussing The Swiss Cheese and Salami Methods of ProductivityEpisode 006. I’m not sure why all these methods are named after foods - productivity must make you hungry - but today I’m going to talk about the different time management techniques and the differences between them.Discussed In This Episode:The Pomodoro Method [03:13]The Salami Method [07:44]The Swiss Cheese Method [11:17]Listener Q + A [16:23]Mentioned in this episode:Fast Company: Worker, Interrupted: The Cost of Task SwitchingFrancesco Cirillo: The Pomodoro MethodOther Helpful links:Instagram (@mirandamerten)For full show notes and to record a question: mirandamerten.com/006
2020-06-1219 minCoffee Powered SystemsAmazing Marvin: This Project Manager Might Help If You Are Prone To Procrastination [Tip Tuesday]Episode 005. You know I don’t like monthly fees, but some apps are worth it. If you are the type that needs motivation and gamification in your task management system, this one might work for you. Amazing Marvin is an amazing task manager/to-do list app, but Marvin is also a day planner, time tracker, project management tool, timer, calendar and soon a habit tracker, goal tracker, collaboration tool and more. The idea is to combine multiple productivity tools into one app so that everything is easier to manage.Links from this episode:Amazing MarvinEpisode 002: AppSumo, Th...
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