1118 Finding Balance and Productivity in a Busy World - An Interview with Donna McGeorge

1118 Finding Balance and Productivity in a Busy World In a world that often glorifies busyness, it's refreshing to sit down with someone who has made it their mission to help people create more space and capacity for what truly matters. That's exactly what I got to do in my recent conversation with productivity expert Donna McGeorge. Donna and I dove into the importance of work-life balance, how younger generations may be approaching this differently, and practical tips for removing the "red bricks" from our schedules to make room for what's most important. Some of the key insights from our discussion include: The power of "red brick thinking" - constantly adding more to our plates instead of removing unnecessary tasks How younger generations seem to have a better grasp on finding contentment and focusing on what matters most Advice for helping someone struggling with their identity outside of their high-powered job The value of looking at productivity and life planning in 10-year increments, while also staying focused on taking small steps in the present Donna shared some fantastic tips that listeners can implement right away, such as: Evaluating your calendar and meetings to identify areas you can cut back Protecting your most productive hours of the day for deep work Doing a daily "future self" check-in to identify one thing you can do today to make tomorrow easier If you're feeling overwhelmed by a packed schedule and want to create more space and balance in your life, I highly recommend connecting with Donna. You can find her at DonnaMcGeorge.com, and be sure to check out her latest book, "The Chat GPT Revolution," which explores how this powerful AI tool can boost your productivity and creativity. About Donna McGeorge: Donna McGeorge is a productivity expert, speaker, and author who helps people and organizations create space and capacity for what's important. She is the author of several books, including "The 25-Minute Meeting" and the recently released "The Chat GPT Revolution." Donna is passionate about help