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Did you know that how you start your day can influence your entire creative process? Morning routines aren't just for productivity gurus or self-help enthusiasts. For musicians, artists, and producers alike, a well-crafted morning routine can be the key to unlocking new levels of creativity. Take time to unplug—no emails or notifications. Spend the first 30 minutes of your day engaging in something that stimulates your mind: journal write, sketch ideas, or even play an instrument. This sets the tone for a day brimming with fresh ideas and renewed motivation. By building these habits, you're not just increasing productivity; you're nurturing an environment where creativity can thrive. Give it a try tomorrow morning—I promise you'll notice the difference. What's your morning routine like? Share in the comments below!

What happens if you stop? If you pause to just breathe? We live in a world where we are constantly juggling, we are constantly doing, we are constantly striving. But what happens when we pause, when we stop doing and start being? I know what it’s like to feel busy. Emails need responding to, work has to be done, and dinner has to be cooked to name but a few … I know … that’s life. But we still have a choice. ⁉️Do you need to send the email right NOW? ⁉️Do you need to get EVERYTHING done TODAY? ⁉️Do you need to respond IMMEDIATELY? What happens if you don’t? In between the doing, the tasks I try my best to create space, because there is always space, but we do need to pause, to stop and to breathe to find the space. It only has to be minutes if you feel that’s what you have. You don’t need to move you don’t need to go anywhere. You can simply be and breathe and give yourself space and a physical hug Consider the benefits of stopping and giving your mind and body just a few moments to relax. How you might extend the space these moments it’s time for yourself precious time where you might: 🧘♀️ Meditate for 10 minutes 🌲 Walk for 20 minutes 📖 Or you might indulge in a hobby for 30 minutes. For now you can start with a simple pause🧘♂️

On Mondays... We start! Today, I want you to start focusing on what you are supposed to do. “Do what YOU are supposed to do.” These are the words my mother used to tell me when I was growing up. It was in response to me telling her what such and such was doing or me complaining about something that I thought wasn’t fair. This statement still anchors me and helps me quickly refocus. It’s so easy to lose focus with so many distractions. Distractions are no longer someone walking into the room or people talking loudly in a space. Distractions are in our hands every day, and we constantly and willingly distract ourselves. Here are six things you can start doing to focus and get things done: 1. Schedule a block of time to untether from your phone. Place your phone in a different room or use the Do Not Disturb feature (allow messages from people who may need your attention in case of an emergency). 2. Prioritize your tasks. Do what MUST be done first, and then order accordingly. 3. Remove tasks that you KNOW you aren’t going to do or that don’t align with your goals and purpose. 4. Delegate tasks that you KNOW someone else can do better and more efficiently. 5. Place yourself in an environment where you feel comfortable, safe, and inspired. I like being in a room where the sun is shining through the window, or I can enjoy the rain. Both are beautiful. 6. My personal favorite: Turn on a playlist of music that motivates you or pumps you up. It won’t even feel like you’re working! I love listening to older R&B and hip-hop. Stay committed to doing what you are supposed to do, and watch how much more you can accomplish. Let’s make this week a great start to your journey of focused productivity. You are fully capable!

Why I Take a Nap Every Day    For over 20 years, I’ve made a short nap part of my daily routine, and I wouldn’t change it for the world. Here’s why:    1️⃣ Recharging Energy: A midday nap helps me gather new energy, ensuring I stay productive throughout the day.    2️⃣ Staying Fresh: By taking a short rest, I remain sharp, focused, and alert even into the evening hours.    3️⃣ It's Scientifically Proven: Studies show that napping is good for your health, boosting memory, improving mood, and even reducing stress.    I've designed my day around this habit (meetings, flights, conferences, taking breaks on car drives) so well that I skip my nap at most 5 times a year. It’s a small investment in time with big returns in performance and well-being!    For those who want to know more: My nap lasts 13 minutes. After some time, I was able to sleep in almost any position: on the floor, sitting, or simply leaning against a wall.    What do you think? Do you nap? How do you recharge during the day?  

Everybody makes to-do lists, but I make what-not-to-do lists. Forget endless checklists. This year, I'm changing the rules. Instead of focusing on everything I need to get done, I'm setting boundaries by listing the things I won't do to maximize my time and energy. Join me in saying no to these productivity drains: 👉 Phone usage more than 4 hours ❌ 👉 Sacrificing sleep for work ❌ 👉 Chasing temporary trends ❌ 👉 Fear of failure ❌ 👉 Neglecting self-care ❌ 👉 Unnecessary expenses ❌ Remember, eliminating the bad makes room for the good, so let's flip the script and live life to the fullest. What would be on your "not-to-do" list?

How to Find Time for Being – Part 2 https://lnkd.in/eG6qBEsz Imagine this … I’m writing this blog, sitting with my back to the sun. It feels good, warm, and nourishing. Is this the all-important Me Time we spoke about last week? Well, it isn’t exactly unplugging … I’m on my laptop, thinking about you and what I can share that would make a difference in your life. While I’m ‘working,’ I’m also relaxed all at once. Of course, time for yourself includes the ‘great getaways,’ brunches with friends, or long hikes that you set on your calendar. These are essential ways for us to recharge our batteries and keep our minds and bodies strong and fit. But the answer to getting that is simple – schedule it. Read more on the blog. #womeninbusiness #time #getaways #recharge

How to Find Time for Being – Part 2 https://lnkd.in/eG6qBEsz Imagine this … I’m writing this blog, sitting with my back to the sun. It feels good, warm, and nourishing. Is this the all-important Me Time we spoke about last week? Well, it isn’t exactly unplugging … I’m on my laptop, thinking about you and what I can share that would make a difference in your life. While I’m ‘working,’ I’m also relaxed all at once. Of course, time for yourself includes the ‘great getaways,’ brunches with friends, or long hikes that you set on your calendar. These are essential ways for us to recharge our batteries and keep our minds and bodies strong and fit. But the answer to getting that is simple – schedule it. Read more on the blog. #womeninbusiness #time #getaways #recharge

I get more work done in 4 hours than I used to in 8 Steal my process 👇 1. Remove distractions - Delete social media from your phone - Turn off notifications (all devices) - Remove your phone from the room - Work in a room alone if you can 2. Calm the stressful mind (using breath work) - Take 20 deep breaths in and out through the mouth - Then breath all the way out & hold your breath as long as feels comfortable - Do 2-4 cycles of this - This will help you calm the mind and enter a deep state of focus 3. Revenue-generating tasks - Clearly define your revenue-generating tasks - Prioritise them in order of how much energy & focus they require - Stick to the order like your life depends on it! - See less important tasks as a distraction 4. Tactical Breaks - Take a break 2-4 hours in - Go on a walk without your phone - This will reset your energy & focus - Dive back into step 3 That’s it, it’s that simple.

⏱️ Do you control your time, or does your time control you? 👉 This may not be easy to answer… try to anyway. 📆 Look at your schedule for the week just gone and note where you felt control and where you didn’t. Were there gaps where you didn’t want gaps? How did you use those? Were there regular back-to-back commitments? Who put them there? 🟩 🟥 If you had a green pen and a red pen and I asked you to use green to colour in all the commitments that worked for you, and red for all those that didn’t… what colour would you most see? 🔤 Upping awareness of your time is an important building block that you need, if you want to find more time for yourself. ⌚ You're taught how to read the time when you're really young using watches like this one, but you're not taught how to use time well. 💡 It's never too late to learn. ------------------- 👋 I'm Treena ➡️ I host WISER Reflection Membership which supports you to gain a deep understanding of how you use your time... which means you'll find extra hours in your week that you don't realise are there!

What’s your natural rhythm for work and life? It takes some experimenting to dial it in, but you probably have a broad intuitive sense of your cycles. Here’s mine: YEARLY: Q1 and Q3 are fast-paced and productive. Q2 and Q4 have systems automated to keep things consistent when I’m in a slower mode. I like 1-2 weeks off per quarter (4-8 weeks vacation total). MONTHLY: Flow for a week (push effort for 5 days), ebb for a week (take Monday and Friday off, do maintenance work T/W/Th). I have pretty consistent energy as long as I’m doing what I feel drawn to/desire, so my recovery time is short. My coach, by contrast, works for three weeks, then takes a week off—her cycles and recovery time are both longer than mine. WEEKLY: No Meeting Mondays are LIFE. Sorry, no one can convince me to end my weekend early and “plan the week” Sunday night. That’s what Mondays are for: waking up when I need to, with plenty of space for planning and generating momentum. Tuesday/Wednesday peak, with a descent into Thurs and Fri. DAILY: I wake up naturally around 7:30, and do my morning routine until 9. Exercise happens midday. By 3pm, I’m ready to go outside, play, cook, garden, run errands, or take social-ish in person meetings. When I worked in corporate, I had to pretend to work after 3pm, lol. Then bed by 10, because this gal needs 9-10 hours of sleep a night 😎 I haven’t noticed much of a pattern re: when I do my best writing, or am best in guiding sessions. I’m pretty versatile on that front—but it’s worth examining if e.g. you have a burst of creative energy mid morning, like one of my clients; or, you feel particularly attuned in late afternoon, like another. Even with all the agency in the world, I wouldn’t FEEL free if I didn’t consider my natural rhythm. This is utterly essential for all people, and corporate structures have never been more hostile to it. If you wanna chat about your natural rhythm and brainstorm some tweaks that could be a huge unlock for you—DM me :)