
Thrive in 5 - Motivation / Productivity / Success
Cindy Gordon
Thrive in 5 is your daily dose of motivation, productivity tips, and mindset shifts—all delivered in 5 minutes or less! Hosted by Cindy, a self-made entrepreneur, busy mom, and business coach, this podcast is designed to help you thrive in both life and work. Whether you're a businesswoman, a busy mom, or simply looking to stay focused on your goals, each episode offers quick, actionable advice to boost your energy, manage your time, and stay on track.
Tune in for inspiring insights on time management, goal setting, staying motivated, and practical strategies to help you take control of your day—because thriving doesn’t have to take hours. Join the Thrive in 5 community and start making every minute count!
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136: Find More Time Without Waking Up Earlier
Thrive in 5 - Motivation / Productivity / Success
05/12/25 • 3 min
Tired of hearing that waking up at 5AM is the only way to get ahead?
In this Thrive in 5 episode, I’m giving you smarter, real life strategies to find more time in your day without sacrificing your sleep, your sanity, or your coffee. It’s not about doing more, it’s about doing things differently.
What we cover:
- How to do a 1-day time audit and find your hidden minutes
- Why batching basics saves you hours over the week
- How to maximize “in-between” time for small, powerful wins
- Action steps to shift into intentional time use starting now
🎯 You already have the time, you just need to use it with more purpose.
👉 Tag @ExclusivelyCindy on instagram/facebook and share how you’re using this tip—I’d love to connect and hear your story!
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The OVERWHELM CURE - Beat overwhelm in one hour! - https://stan.store/cindygordon/p/the-overwhelm-cure-stop-feeling-stuck Daily Success Framework - Learn more here: https://cindygordon.myflodesk.com/dsf
Get your Printable Affirmation Cards here: https://stan.store/cindygordon/p/success-affirmation-cards-digital-download
Connect with Cindy:
Website: ExclusivelyCindy.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exclusivelycindy/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cindygordon

138: Feeling Scattered? Use This Quick Mindfulness Reset
Thrive in 5 - Motivation / Productivity / Success
05/14/25 • 3 min
Wish you could focus better without adding more pressure?
In today’s Thrive in 5, I’m sharing how to use practical mindfulness habits to ground yourself, reduce mental noise, and unlock more peace and productivity. No long meditations, no complicated rituals just real tools that help you stay present in a fast-moving world.
What we cover:
- Why mindfulness isn’t about perfection, it’s about presence
- A 60-second grounding ritual to start your day
- The 3-2-1 reset to calm your brain mid-task
- Action steps to implement mindfulness tomorrow morning
🎯 A calmer mind makes clearer moves and today, you get the reset you need.
👉 Tag @ExclusivelyCindy on instagram/facebook and share how you’re using this tip—I’d love to connect and hear your story!
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The OVERWHELM CURE - Beat overwhelm in one hour! - https://stan.store/cindygordon/p/the-overwhelm-cure-stop-feeling-stuck Daily Success Framework - Learn more here: https://cindygordon.myflodesk.com/dsf
Get your Printable Affirmation Cards here: https://stan.store/cindygordon/p/success-affirmation-cards-digital-download
Connect with Cindy:
Website: ExclusivelyCindy.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exclusivelycindy/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cindygordon

69: Overcome Self-Doubt with This Simple Success Reflection Tip
Thrive in 5 - Motivation / Productivity / Success
02/06/25 • 4 min
In this episode of Thrive in 5, host Cindy, a seasoned entrepreneur and business coach, shared insights on using past successes to boost confidence and overcome moments of self-doubt. She introduced the concept of a 'success log' to document achievements and discussed how visualizing past wins can refuel motivation. Cindy also emphasized the importance of using past successes as evidence of resilience to combat negative thoughts. Action steps were provided to start a success log and leverage it for maintaining a positive mindset. Additional resources like the Daily Success Framework and printable affirmation cards were mentioned to further enhance productivity and focus.
👉 Tag @ExclusivelyCindy on instagram/facebook and share how you’re using this tip—I’d love to connect and hear your story!
💡 Don’t forget to subscribe for more quick tips on productivity and mindset in 5 minutes or less!
💌 Get exclusive tips and motivation straight to your inbox—sign up now! https://cindygordon.myflodesk.com/countmein
The OVERWHELM CURE - Beat overwhelm in one hour! - https://stan.store/cindygordon/p/the-overwhelm-cure-stop-feeling-stuck Daily Success Framework - Learn more here: https://cindygordon.myflodesk.com/dsf
Get your Printable Affirmation Cards here: https://stan.store/cindygordon/p/success-affirmation-cards-digital-download
Connect with Cindy:
Website: ExclusivelyCindy.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exclusivelycindy/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cindygordon

140: Feeling Behind? Your Progress Might Be Hidden
Thrive in 5 - Motivation / Productivity / Success
05/16/25 • 3 min
If you’ve ever thought, “I’m doing all the things, but it doesn’t feel like it’s working,” this is your episode.
In this Thrive in 5, I’m showing you how to use progress tracking to re-energize your motivation, boost your confidence, and see real growth even when it feels slow. It’s not about the finish line. It’s about what you’re stacking along the way.
What we cover:
- Why tracking keeps you out of discouragement
- Easy ways to log your growth (even if you’re busy)
- How to celebrate progress, not just perfection
- Action steps to track something today
🎯 Your progress is real. It’s time to start seeing it.
👉 Tag @ExclusivelyCindy on instagram/facebook and share how you’re using this tip—I’d love to connect and hear your story!
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The OVERWHELM CURE - Beat overwhelm in one hour! - https://stan.store/cindygordon/p/the-overwhelm-cure-stop-feeling-stuck Daily Success Framework - Learn more here: https://cindygordon.myflodesk.com/dsf
Get your Printable Affirmation Cards here: https://stan.store/cindygordon/p/success-affirmation-cards-digital-download
Connect with Cindy:
Website: ExclusivelyCindy.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exclusivelycindy/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cindygordon

139: How to Stay Organized and Inspired at the Same Time
Thrive in 5 - Motivation / Productivity / Success
05/15/25 • 3 min
If you’re a creative who resists structure because it feels like it’ll kill your flow, this episode is for you.
In today’s Thrive in 5, I’m showing you how to use time blocking in a flexible, energy-aligned way that actually boosts your creativity instead of boxing it in. This isn’t about rigid routines it’s about building space that supports your ideas, energy, and genius.
What we cover:
- How to block time based on your natural creative rhythm
- What warmup rituals get you into flow faster
- The power of buffer blocks for mental clarity
- A full breakdown to stay organized and inspired
🎯 You don’t need less structure, you need the right kind. Let’s build it.
👉 Tag @ExclusivelyCindy on instagram/facebook and share how you’re using this tip—I’d love to connect and hear your story!
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The OVERWHELM CURE - Beat overwhelm in one hour! - https://stan.store/cindygordon/p/the-overwhelm-cure-stop-feeling-stuck Daily Success Framework - Learn more here: https://cindygordon.myflodesk.com/dsf
Get your Printable Affirmation Cards here: https://stan.store/cindygordon/p/success-affirmation-cards-digital-download
Connect with Cindy:
Website: ExclusivelyCindy.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exclusivelycindy/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cindygordon

98: Stop Leaving Projects Half-Done: Productivity Tips That Work
Thrive in 5 - Motivation / Productivity / Success
03/19/25 • 4 min
In today's episode of The Thrive in 5 Podcast, host Cindy Gordon shares actionable strategies to help listeners complete their projects. With a focus on reconnecting to the purpose behind goals, breaking tasks into smaller steps, setting realistic deadlines, eliminating distractions, and rewarding milestones, Cindy provides a comprehensive guide to overcoming common roadblocks and fostering a habit of finishing what you start. Tune in for practical tips and motivational insights to boost your productivity and turn big dreams into accomplishments.
👉 Tag @ExclusivelyCindy on instagram/facebook and share how you’re using this tip—I’d love to connect and hear your story!
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💌 Get exclusive tips and motivation straight to your inbox—sign up now! https://cindygordon.myflodesk.com/countmein
The OVERWHELM CURE - Beat overwhelm in one hour! - https://stan.store/cindygordon/p/the-overwhelm-cure-stop-feeling-stuck Daily Success Framework - Learn more here: https://cindygordon.myflodesk.com/dsf
Get your Printable Affirmation Cards here: https://stan.store/cindygordon/p/success-affirmation-cards-digital-download
Connect with Cindy:
Website: ExclusivelyCindy.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exclusivelycindy/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cindygordon

72: The Success Journal: How Reflecting Daily Builds Confidence
Thrive in 5 - Motivation / Productivity / Success
02/11/25 • 5 min
In this episode of Thrive in 5, host Cindy shares the transformative power of maintaining a success journal to help track wins, reflect on growth, and build unshakable confidence. Cindy discusses how to start a success journal, recommends daily entries, and emphasizes revisiting past entries to stay motivated. She also provides useful prompts to facilitate journaling and recaps action steps for listeners. This episode aims to shift mindsets from seeking perfection to appreciating progress, ultimately fostering resilience and belief in personal success. Cindy also introduces her Daily Success Framework and printable affirmation cards for further productivity and motivation.
👉 Tag @ExclusivelyCindy on instagram/facebook and share how you’re using this tip—I’d love to connect and hear your story!
💡 Don’t forget to subscribe for more quick tips on productivity and mindset in 5 minutes or less!
💌 Get exclusive tips and motivation straight to your inbox—sign up now! https://cindygordon.myflodesk.com/countmein
The OVERWHELM CURE - Beat overwhelm in one hour! - https://stan.store/cindygordon/p/the-overwhelm-cure-stop-feeling-stuck Daily Success Framework - Learn more here: https://cindygordon.myflodesk.com/dsf
Get your Printable Affirmation Cards here: https://stan.store/cindygordon/p/success-affirmation-cards-digital-download
Connect with Cindy:
Website: ExclusivelyCindy.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exclusivelycindy/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cindygordon

117: Future Pacing: A Daily Mindset Anchor That Changes Everything
Thrive in 5 - Motivation / Productivity / Success
04/15/25 • 3 min
What if your ability to stay consistent isn’t about discipline—but about your imagination?
In today’s Thrive in 5 episode, I’m introducing you to future pacing—a powerful mindset tool that helps you stay connected to your vision, your goals, and your motivation by stepping into the identity of your future self.
You’ll learn how to:
- Visualize your success clearly and emotionally
- Connect today’s small actions to tomorrow’s big results
- Anchor your mindset with visual reminders and mini routines
- Stay consistent—even when life gets messy
🎯 Action steps included to make this more than just a mindset shift. This is how you become her.
👉 Tag @ExclusivelyCindy on instagram/facebook and share how you’re using this tip—I’d love to connect and hear your story!
💡 Don’t forget to subscribe for more quick tips on productivity and mindset in 5 minutes or less!
💌 Get exclusive tips and motivation straight to your inbox—sign up now! https://cindygordon.myflodesk.com/countmein
The OVERWHELM CURE - Beat overwhelm in one hour! - https://stan.store/cindygordon/p/the-overwhelm-cure-stop-feeling-stuck Daily Success Framework - Learn more here: https://cindygordon.myflodesk.com/dsf
Get your Printable Affirmation Cards here: https://stan.store/cindygordon/p/success-affirmation-cards-digital-download
Connect with Cindy:
Website: ExclusivelyCindy.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exclusivelycindy/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cindygordon

23: Overcoming Procrastination with Small Steps
Thrive in 5 - Motivation / Productivity / Success
12/02/24 • 4 min
Feeling stuck with tasks you keep putting off? In today's Thrive in 5, we'll show you some fresh tips to overcome procrastination. Learn about using Anchor Actions, quick two-minute transitions, and rewarding small wins. With these tools, you'll make steady progress and tackle those dreaded tasks. Dive in with us and say goodbye to procrastination!
👉 Tag @ExclusivelyCindy on instagram/facebook and share how you’re using this tip—I’d love to connect and hear your story!
💡 Don’t forget to subscribe for more quick tips on productivity and mindset in 5 minutes or less!
💌 Get exclusive tips and motivation straight to your inbox—sign up now! https://cindygordon.myflodesk.com/countmein
The OVERWHELM CURE - Beat overwhelm in one hour! - https://stan.store/cindygordon/p/the-overwhelm-cure-stop-feeling-stuck Daily Success Framework - Learn more here: https://cindygordon.myflodesk.com/dsf
Get your Printable Affirmation Cards here: https://stan.store/cindygordon/p/success-affirmation-cards-digital-download
Connect with Cindy:
Website: ExclusivelyCindy.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exclusivelycindy/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cindygordon

137: Overwhelmed? Focus on One Thing
Thrive in 5 - Motivation / Productivity / Success
05/13/25 • 3 min
Feeling scattered? Always busy but never done?
In this Thrive in 5, we’re talking about single tasking the secret to finishing what you start and feeling calmer while you do it. You’ll learn how to ditch the multitasking trap and use focused time blocks to protect your energy, reclaim your peace, and actually make progress again.
What we cover:
- Why multitasking kills clarity
- The brain science behind task switching
- How to start using short, focused work sprints
- Action steps to reset your routine today
🎯 Less pressure, more presence. Let’s finish one thing at a time—together.
👉 Tag @ExclusivelyCindy on instagram/facebook and share how you’re using this tip—I’d love to connect and hear your story!
💡 Don’t forget to subscribe for more quick tips on productivity and mindset in 5 minutes or less!
💌 Get exclusive tips and motivation straight to your inbox—sign up now! https://cindygordon.myflodesk.com/countmein
The OVERWHELM CURE - Beat overwhelm in one hour! - https://stan.store/cindygordon/p/the-overwhelm-cure-stop-feeling-stuck Daily Success Framework - Learn more here: https://cindygordon.myflodesk.com/dsf
Get your Printable Affirmation Cards here: https://stan.store/cindygordon/p/success-affirmation-cards-digital-download
Connect with Cindy:
Website: ExclusivelyCindy.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/exclusivelycindy/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@cindygordon
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Thrive in 5 - Motivation / Productivity / Success currently has 139 episodes available.
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The podcast is about Success, Motivation, Goal Setting, Organization, Entrepreneurship, Productivity, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Business and Growth Mindset.
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The episode title '56: Visualization Techniques to Set Your Year Up for Success' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on Thrive in 5 - Motivation / Productivity / Success is 4 minutes.
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The first episode of Thrive in 5 - Motivation / Productivity / Success was released on Sep 18, 2024.
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