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When time management fails you (and how to fix it) I Interview with Martine Ellis

When I started reading about Time Management and Productivity, I first got excited ... and then frustrated. Excited because it sounded so logical, so promising, so productivity-boosting and frustrated because, while it sounded logical a lot of it didn't work the way I'd hoped it would. Sounds familiar? This is where Martine believes (and I agree) self-management comes in because the best to-do list is worth little if your mind isn't playing along (how dare it?!) ... Wait a minute! Listen to our conversation and get one step closer to making time management work for you 💚 Episode links & recommendations (unpaid advertisement): Authors: David Allen, James Clear, Timothy Ferriss, Anne-Laure Le Cunff (Tiny Experiments) Apps: Forest, Focus Friend, Pomofocus (web-based), Cuckoo (remote group focus) 🔗 Martine Ellis on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/martineellis/]and her website [https://www.martineellis.com/]with free resources and opportunities to work together. 🔗 Miriam Beyers on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriam-beyers/] 💚 Productivity apps are nice - but working alongside other is even more powerful (and productive). I offer regular free, trial Focus Sessions. Read more here [https://www.wontime.eu/free-focus-club] and join the Club! 🙌

More than blood - How to live with (not against) your menstrual cycle

Your menstrual cycle affects you 24/7 for 30-40 years - yet most of us only ever learn about the five days of bleeding. 🩸What about the rest of the month? 🙄 In this episode, Fernanda and Agata explain the four phases of the menstrual cycle, how brain-ovary communication works, and why understanding your hormones changes everything - from when you exercise to how you plan social live. 💡💚 You'll learn: * How stress affects your cycle (and why skipped periods don't just happen..) * The difference between cycle syncing and just "dealing with" your period * Why tracking for three months might reveal patterns you never noticed * How to incorporate cycle awareness without it feeling like another task Plus, they tackle common myths (period syncing with friends? Moon cycles?), share personal stories from PCOS struggles to discovering peak energy on day 2 of menstruation, and discuss why menstrual health education matters - in schools, workplaces, and relationships! Whether you're cycle-curious or tired of trying to work against your body, this conversation is for you. 💚 Episode links: FREE pdf-guide 'Period Manual : A guide to work with not against your cycle' https://www.wontime.eu/freestuff/periodmanual [https://www.wontime.eu/freestuff/periodmanual] Instagram BeLuna here [https://www.instagram.com/beluna.community/] LinkedIn Fernanda Soto Piedra here [https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-fernanda-soto-piedra-a173aa328/] LinkedIn Agata Daniszewska here [https://www.linkedin.com/in/agata-daniszewska-b3098520b/] LinkedIn Miriam Beyers here [https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriam-beyers/]

Why I'm My Own Student (or what happens when I forget my advice)

'Practice what you preach' - you heard that before? I very much believe in only teaching what I know is working for me or the people I work with. I'm not gonna share techniques with you I've never tried or am not using myself. BUT what happens from time to time is that I (willingly) forget my own advice: * I work too much * I don't take enough breaks * I don't set intentions and watch my to-do This happened in December. I got so hooked on my work that I ignored most of my own advice - working too much, skipping breaks, letting my to-do list run wild. And you know what? I came out the other side drained and sick. It was a wake-up call to get back to my productivity routines. In this episode, I'm sharing my experience - maybe you can relate 💚 Thanks for listening! Miriam Check out my Focus Sessions [https://www.wontime.eu/focus-sessions] : online co-working that makes concentration easier! Let's connect on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriam-beyers/]:)

Please, no more about New Year's Resolutions ... or how you can make them work for you.

Do you have New Year's Resolutions or do you think that's so not for you? Tried it, didn't like it, done with it?... No matter where you land on that spectrum 🌈, I think looking at Resolutions and the idea behind them - intentional change - is super fascinating and an intrinsic motivation for so many people. Trying something new means growing in a chosen direction - and growth and development are human features that brought us to where we are today (for better or worse...) but hey that is YOUR choice. In today's episode I share with you how I choose resolutions that actually make sense for me. Spoiler alert: it's not the usual suspects of "lose weight" or "eat healthier". Plus, I'll show you how to make them stick. If you're looking for intentional change then this episode is for you. Want more tips like this in your inbox? Subscribe to my newsletter [https://www.wontime.eu/#newsletter]at for insights on time management, productivity and well-being for PhDs 💚 Thanks for listening and all the best for 2025,Miriam Let's connect on https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriam-beyers/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriam-beyers/] Want Time Management advise tailored to your PhD? Look at my Time Mastery [https://www.wontime.eu/time-mastery-online-program] course

Why Your Big Goals Keep Slipping Away (And How to Finally Make Progress... even if you feel stuck) | Interview with Diana Lund Nordstrøm

Ever set a goal that felt exciting... only to watch it fade into either "someday", a big hustle or "not worth it anymore"? You're not alone. (!!!) In this episode, I sit down with goal-setting expert Diana Lund Nordstrøm to talk about why big goals feel so overwhelming - and what actually works to achieve them. Having big goals is something beautiful because it let's you grow, experience a new side of you and in most cases doesn't only benefit you but also others. This is why Diana and I are soo passionate about goals (not just our own but also yours!) To bring you one step closer to the finish line, we 'dissect' what it takes (and doesn't take) to really reach your goal In this episode, we discuss: * How to find goals that truly suit you (and your current circumstances) * Why "just push through" advice doesn't work for most of us * Building support systems that keep you going when motivation fades * How to involve others for mutual benefit (it's not cheating - it's smart!) * The two essential ingredients for reaching any big goal Free resources mentioned in this episode: 📥 Download our Goal-Setting Guide -A practical workbook to help you clarify your goals and create your action plan. Here [https://www.wontime.eu/freestuff/goalsetting] or at https://www.wontime.eu/freestuff/goalsetting 🎯 Join our free webinar on 11th December - here [https://www.wontime.eu/freestuff/goalsetting#freewebinar]Bring your goal and your questions. Diana and I will help you create real momentum (without the hustle culture burnout). Whether you're writing a book, finishing your PhD, or building something from scratch - this conversation will help you move from stuck to unstuck. https://www.wontime.eu/freestuff/goalsetting#freewebinar Listen now and let's make those goals happen 💚 Reach out to Diana on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianalund/]- she's always happy to connect to goal-oriented people 😉 Additional resources: Good sleep is THE foundation for reaching any goals (as Diana also mentions in the episode). To learn about better sleep and how to get it listen to my conversation with sleep researcher and coach Frida Rångtell. Link to episode on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/6kaYyS5SZk5eWCCZB17Jlf?si=CqSOkXCfT5OT_323a-amOA]. Social media presence is part of your goal-mission? Then my other conversation with Diana on building a network a LinkedIn might be just right for you. Link to episode on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/episode/1LTlQuBWHx4CpxEkFXaiFN?si=a2cef741497b4c3c]. Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! All the best for you and your goal, Miriam