
# 82 Procrastination - Recognizing & Taking Action with our guest Mich Bondesio
08/23/22 • 12 min
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My guest today is Mich Bondesio, a productivity coach, writer, podcaster and consultant. Her work focuses on the interrelationship between creativity, productivity and wellbeing in our digital business world.
Her coaching and training is grounded in the concept of Intentional Productivity.
Her Creating Cadence Podcast explores ways that we can build stronger foundations for life and work in motion, in an increasingly digital world.
Originally from South Africa, Mich is based in the UK and works with clients around the world.
In this episode we chat about:
- Our brains are wired to procrastinate
- Procrastination is our emotional response to stress
- Digital distraction
- Get more intentional by getting curious, acknowledge and question
- Build self awareness around procrastination
- Mindfulness
- Take action by scaling down to top 5 mini tasks to starting the big task
- Time boxing
Sharing Mich's email signature which we discuss in this episode:
My work pattern may differ from yours. As part of my intentional productivity workflow, I only check and respond to emails 1-2 times per day. I don’t expect a reply outside of your normal working hours.Where to connect with Mich:
Growth Sessions website: https://growthsessions.co/
Creating Cadence Podcast website: https://creatingcadence.co/
I am your host, Carol Clegg, your "Accountability Biz Coach" helping midlife women around the world create a lifestyle business - one that is geared towards creating a sustainable and pleasant work/life balance. The conversations here will inspire you with topics that include a variety of entrepreneurial journeys, life skills, mindset motivation, and marketing resources.
✅ Book your free 30 minute discovery call and productivity checklist at carolclegg.com
Visit carolclegg.com or book your call right here https://bit.ly/discoverycallwithcarol
Connect with Carol on social
Hello from your host, Carol Clegg – your mindset and accountability coach for women coaches, entrepreneurs and small teams!
As a coach or heart led entrepreneur, you know all the right tools and strategies to support your clients—but when it comes to applying them to yourself, it’s easy to get stuck. You might find it hard to prioritize self-care, stay motivated, or maintain a positive mindset, especially when juggling the demands of your business. That’s where I come in.
I love helping women reconnect with their own practices. Together, we’ll explore what’s getting in the way, reignite your motivation, and put the right tools in place to support your well-being.
If you're ready to start prioritizing your own mindset and motivation, take my complimentary “Insights into You” (aka Saboteur discovery assessment” and follow up with a free coaching session to explore your results. Take your assessment here, or visit carolclegg.com for more details.
BOOK your ✅ 30-minute complimentary exploration call HERE
Let’s connect on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join my LinkedIn Group Flourish: A Community for Women Bus...
My guest today is Mich Bondesio, a productivity coach, writer, podcaster and consultant. Her work focuses on the interrelationship between creativity, productivity and wellbeing in our digital business world.
Her coaching and training is grounded in the concept of Intentional Productivity.
Her Creating Cadence Podcast explores ways that we can build stronger foundations for life and work in motion, in an increasingly digital world.
Originally from South Africa, Mich is based in the UK and works with clients around the world.
In this episode we chat about:
- Our brains are wired to procrastinate
- Procrastination is our emotional response to stress
- Digital distraction
- Get more intentional by getting curious, acknowledge and question
- Build self awareness around procrastination
- Mindfulness
- Take action by scaling down to top 5 mini tasks to starting the big task
- Time boxing
Sharing Mich's email signature which we discuss in this episode:
My work pattern may differ from yours. As part of my intentional productivity workflow, I only check and respond to emails 1-2 times per day. I don’t expect a reply outside of your normal working hours.Where to connect with Mich:
Growth Sessions website: https://growthsessions.co/
Creating Cadence Podcast website: https://creatingcadence.co/
I am your host, Carol Clegg, your "Accountability Biz Coach" helping midlife women around the world create a lifestyle business - one that is geared towards creating a sustainable and pleasant work/life balance. The conversations here will inspire you with topics that include a variety of entrepreneurial journeys, life skills, mindset motivation, and marketing resources.
✅ Book your free 30 minute discovery call and productivity checklist at carolclegg.com
Visit carolclegg.com or book your call right here https://bit.ly/discoverycallwithcarol
Connect with Carol on social
Hello from your host, Carol Clegg – your mindset and accountability coach for women coaches, entrepreneurs and small teams!
As a coach or heart led entrepreneur, you know all the right tools and strategies to support your clients—but when it comes to applying them to yourself, it’s easy to get stuck. You might find it hard to prioritize self-care, stay motivated, or maintain a positive mindset, especially when juggling the demands of your business. That’s where I come in.
I love helping women reconnect with their own practices. Together, we’ll explore what’s getting in the way, reignite your motivation, and put the right tools in place to support your well-being.
If you're ready to start prioritizing your own mindset and motivation, take my complimentary “Insights into You” (aka Saboteur discovery assessment” and follow up with a free coaching session to explore your results. Take your assessment here, or visit carolclegg.com for more details.
BOOK your ✅ 30-minute complimentary exploration call HERE
Let’s connect on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join my LinkedIn Group Flourish: A Community for Women Bus...
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Susan Baracco’s website: https://www.storyarchitectforwomen.com
If you’re struggling with your book or want to explore your book idea, go to her website and sign up: https://www.storyarchitectforwomen.com/freeresources
Connect on social
https://www.instagram.com/susanbaracco/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sbaracco
About Susan:
I am a passionate advocate for women and believe that putting your stories into words is a powerful tool for change.
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Hello from your host, Carol Clegg – your mindset and accountability coach for women coaches, entrepreneurs and small teams!
As a coach or heart led entrepreneur, you know all the right tools and strategies to support your clients—but when it comes to applying them to yourself, it’s easy to get stuck. You might find it hard to prioritize self-care, stay motivated, or maintain a positive mindset, especially when juggling the demands of your business. That’s where I come in.
I love helping women reconnect with their own practices. Together, we’ll explore what’s getting in the way, reignite your motivation, and put the right tools in place to support your well-being.
If you're ready to start prioritizing your own mindset and motivation, take my complimentary “Insights into You” (aka Saboteur discovery assessment” and follow up with a free coaching session to explore your results. Take your assessment here, or visit carolclegg.com for more details.
BOOK your ✅ 30-minute complimentary exploration call HERE
Let’s connect on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join my LinkedIn Group Flourish: A Community for Women Bus...
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Welcome to the next episode. Our conversations cover a variety of topics including entrepreneurial journeys, life skills, mindset motivation, and marketing resources.
And today I am chatting to Heather Fuselier, a National-Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, also holding credentials as a Certified Tobacco Treatment Specialist, Certified Running Coach, and she is an author, trainer, and employee well-being consultant specializing in helping people live healthy, balanced lives.
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http://www.heathersolveseverything.com/
Connect with Heather on social
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Facebook https://www.facebook.com/HeatherSolvesEverything
And I am your host, Carol Clegg, your Accountability Biz Coach helping global women in midlife who are starting a lifestyle business. Here to help you find simple systems for goal setting, marketing and time management ⏰and I help you track the progress!
I call it creating a lifestyle business - one that is geared towards creating a sustainable and pleasant work/life balance rather than maximizing revenue, solely focusing on profits and working too many hours.
✅ Book your free 30 minute discovery call and productivity checklist at carolclegg.com
Visit carolclegg.com or book your call right here https://bit.ly/discoverycallwithcarol
Hello from your host, Carol Clegg – your mindset and accountability coach for women coaches, entrepreneurs and small teams!
As a coach or heart led entrepreneur, you know all the right tools and strategies to support your clients—but when it comes to applying them to yourself, it’s easy to get stuck. You might find it hard to prioritize self-care, stay motivated, or maintain a positive mindset, especially when juggling the demands of your business. That’s where I come in.
I love helping women reconnect with their own practices. Together, we’ll explore what’s getting in the way, reignite your motivation, and put the right tools in place to support your well-being.
If you're ready to start prioritizing your own mindset and motivation, take my complimentary “Insights into You” (aka Saboteur discovery assessment” and follow up with a free coaching session to explore your results. Take your assessment here, or visit carolclegg.com for more details.
BOOK your ✅ 30-minute complimentary exploration call HERE
Let’s connect on LinkedIn and Instagram, or join my LinkedIn Group Flourish: A Community for Women Bus...
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