Productivity Alchemy

Hi folks! We're back this week with a discussion of the pressures of deadlines, and how much work we're both putting in. This also includes a brief discussion of the difficulties of being the person working with people two very different time zones. We then have a long talk with returning guest Michelle Wexelblat and her experiences with Burnout. It's a long one, but worth it! Links for this Episode: Zahor Film Arisia MoCA Test Vestibular System Mind Mapping Compazine Armin van Buuren Storium Weird Fruit on Storium (requires Login) Daylio App MyFitnessPal Migraine Buddy App Clue App Drink Water App Aware App Henge Dock Podcast Addict PocketCasts HelloSign HelloFax Sookasa

This week we talk about the wrapping up of Kevin's most recent article series, the new small hen, Ursula's next book release, and how we were and were not productive this past week. And then we have Jadzia Axelrod on to talk about how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Jadzia Axelrod Jadzia's Twitter Jadzia's Instagram Voice of Free Planet X Galaxy: the Prettiest Star Kami Garcia Velum App Paladin's Grace Neolithic Sheep's Patreon

Hi folks! This week we will talk about the continuation of Kevin's series on OpenSource.com as well as what makes a good and a bad copy editor. In the background, you may even hear the Shepherd as she looks over the version of the manuscript the copy editor sent Ursula. Finally, we're going to have a talk with J. R. Blackwell, and how she stays productive. Links for this Episode: J. R. Blackwell J. R. Blackwell Twitter J. R. Blackwell Instagram Strattera Ritalin Bullet Journal Panda Planner Timbuk2 Osprey Travelon Peak Design Everyday Sling Camera bag Onyx + Green

Hi folks! It's been a heck of a week, but here we are to talk about how we have and haven't been productive - particularly in the last 24 hours. Ursula (the Wombat Co-Host) has edits, and I am working towards a couple of tight deadlines. After that, we'll read from your letters! Links for this Episode: Definition of STET Drunken Botanist The Modern Bar Cart PG Wodehouse Grey Cheeked Thrush The Cape Buffalo Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat

Hi folks! This week we will talk about Ursula's frustrations with being sick (again) and the impact it has on her productivity. We also talk about her recent dose of dewormer (long story), and then wrap it up by talking to Meredith about how she stays productive. Links for this episode : Feather Summarizes the Silmarillian Meredeth's Patreon Meredith's Ko-Fi Meredith's AO3 Meredith's Tumblr Meredith's Dreamwidth The Mythopoeic Society The Neurosequential Symposium The Moverbook Fort St. John Dawson's Creek

Happy 2020! This week we will discuss New Years Resolutions and why we don't make them, what you can do instead, and maybe, just maybe to hold off on that purchase of a brand-new home exercise thing. Then we'll talk to former guest Cori Large about how things have changed, are changing, and will change for how she stays productive. Links for this Episode: Crafts by Cori Bobbin Lace Bookmark Cori Large on YouTube Cori's Instagram Cori's Pinterest Cori's new blog Cori's old blog Cori's last appearance here Filofax Clipbook Filofax Blog FranklinCovey Week on Two Pages Hitchhiker's Guide to the Plannerverse Mead Flex Notebook The Devil's Panties Wunderlist End of Life Statement Microsoft Todo iNaturalist

We're taking some time with family this week due to the Holidays here in the U.S., but I do have a great talk with Amy Pollien to share with you. Enjoy, and if you celebrate, Happy Holidays. Links for this Episode: Buy Amy's Art - The Littlefield Gallery Amy Pollien's Blog Amy Pollien's Instagram Google Keep Ledger Pads BIC Pens BIC Mechanical Pencils Rabbi Tarfon Quote from the Pirkei Avot (2:21) Python DOS

Hi folks! We are starting this week with a discussion about some recent changes to Ursula's Routine, and a (brief) talk about her writing methods. We wrap up this week's interview with Jayke B about how they stay productive! Links for this Episode: Jayke on Twitter Jayke's art on Twitter Jayke's Instagram Asana OurGroceries Weather Underground Quickbase IFTTT Zapier Google LiveTranscribe App Ava Goodnotes Wacom Tablet PC Dragons with Unusual Hoards Tips and Tricks on How to be Sick VogMask Habitica #doctorsaredickheads #albledsareweird #cripthevote #actuallyautistic Hangops Slack P.G. Wodehouse Zojirushi Home Bakery Mini Matt Fn Wallace Bob Ross Patrick Nagel

Hi folks! This week after we discuss how we're being productive this week we'll dive into your letters. One of them generated an interesting discussion on integrating spiritual practices without subscribing to a larger faith/church/etc. We hope you enjoy it! Links for this Episode: Clutterbug ORG Mode Lizardbeth's Sticker Store Not-so-Jolly Sergi Sticker The Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker Cookbook - Chipolte Black Beans Optimism Bias Episode 83 with Meera

This week my Wombat Co-host and I will discuss our productivity rates, and what happens when we compare ourselves to others. We also update you on ... Finally, we talk to this week's guest, the Open Source Superstar ond one of my favorite speakers at conferences, V. M. Brasseur! Links for this Episode: V. M. Brasseur on Twitter Forge Your Future With Open Source Seagull Services Remember The Milk Trello Evernote Mindnode Gitlab Bikeshedding Yak Shaving IRCCloud

This week, we continue our discussion of my transition to a new team are work, as well as the Wombat Co-Host's perceived lack of productivity. We also discuss how SAD (Seasonal Affective Dissorder) can impact us, as well as review the 2020 OolaPlanner. Finally we chat with Keith Sutton about how he stays productive! Links for this Episode: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) OolaPlanner Emacs Org Mode Spacemacs Waterfall Methodology Habitica OneNote

This week, Ursula and I discuss working trips, and the toll they take on us. We also have updates on our individual productivity, and wrap it up by talking to our friend Jenn Mercer about how she stays productive as a professional French-English translator! Links for this Episode: Jenn Mercer's Professional Website Jenn's Twitter Jenn's Instagram Ravelty ComicBookRealm American Translator's Association SCL Trados Studio MemoQ ABBYY FineReader Scrivener Wordfast OmegaT GDPR The Drunken Botanist by Amy Stewart NaNoWriMo K. Tempest Bradford Delayed Sleep Phase Syndrome Brain.FM CloudHQ datexx TimeCube Pomodoro Timer Fight or Flight Comics

Since I'm back home, I'll discuss some of what happened at the work event last week, and then we'll catch up with our Wombat Co-Host (Ursula Vernon) on how productive she has been, as well as where we are with the new tenant on Dogskull Patch. After that, we will read your letters! Links for this Episode: The Harp Twins WindyCon Shepherd's Patreon K.B. Spanger Silvopasture Nameless Sheep Comics (Twitter Thread) Gantt Charts

Hi folks! I am at a work conference this week, so I'll do a quick intro so you can hear my amazing conversation with Buddy Goodboy, Esq. I hope you all have a productive week! Links for this Episode: Buddy Goodboy Esq on Twitter Bullet Journal Trello HIPAA Mindhunter (TV)

This week, the Wombat Co-host and I discuss the feeling of being in between projects, the work that goes into our current political activity, and the feeling of not working enough. After that we have our friend Jesse "Tango" Stringer on to talk to us about how he stays productive. Links for this Episode: Jesse on Twitter Jesse on Mastodon Jesse on Dreamwidth Ersatz Echos of Eastfjord Harbor Podcast Colorado Style Pizza Dorsai Irregulars Midwest FurFest Habitica Dungeons and Dragons 5e

This week, we will talk about how many forms we need to fill out, when those forms are due, and our history with the financial aid form in particular. We will then follow up with Thomas Brandt and see what has changed since we last talked to him. Links for this episode: Episode 47 with Thomas Brandt Chaos-media - Thomas Brandt's Podcast Podlove German Teacher's Planner Habitica David Allen's Getting Things Done Kanban Pomodoro Technique Powerschool Omnifocus Workflowy Traffic Light Noise Monitor (amazon) Filofax Weekly 2020 Planner Refil Body Tracking Mood + Depression Tracking Hackers (film) Sneakers (film) Ferris Bueller's Day Off (film) Thrice Upon a Time (book)

Hi folks! This week we will discuss the good and the bad in terms of our productivity this past week. From conference talk prep and presentation to bank errors and house guests, we talk about the impact it all had on our productivity. After that, we will read and respond to your letters! Links for this Episode: Star Trek: Bridge Commander Morels: The Hunt Packing Pro App Conservation Burial Scribbles That Matter Notebook Dingbats A5 Notebook All Things Open Storytelling 101 Blurb RAICES Texas

Hi folks. We had to deal with some stressful stuff today, and so don't have much to talk about. So instead we're just going to go right to our interview with Elizabeth Crow, and find out how she stays productive! Links for this Episode: Elizabeth Crow on Twitter Sarah Whitten on Twitter LizardBethArt on Twitter LizardBeth's Twitch Let's Play Channel Untitled Goose Game Parkasaurus Factory Town Kingdoms and Castles Minecraft 7 Days to Die Mist Survival Rimworld Zoom Stranded Deep

This week we feature an update from past guest Elizabeth Bee, who has changed jobs, changed organizational systems, and had to make some adjustments to how she gets stuff done. Before that, though, the Wombat Co-Host (Ursula Vernon) and I will discuss her new book, the thrown ball, and the ups and downs of the past week. Links for this episode: Elizabeth Bee on Twitter Episode 45 with Elizabeth Bee Getting Things Done Microsoft OneNote Ravelry RavIt Cora AirTable  Clue Skilcraft Pens Pilot Frixion pens inkWELL Press Ink+Volt Erin Condren BestSelf Full Focus Planner High Performance Planner Rhodia GoalBook Daily plan bar concept Passion Planner Concur mobile apps TripIt Packr Find your local VITA clinic Open Badge Designer NounProject Pair Programming Open Plan Offices The Twisted Ones by T. Kingfisher (Amazon Link)

This week, we will discuss the difficulty of working on a new team with the Wombat Co-Host, some review of the stages of team development, and what it's like to be adjusting your sleep schedule. We wrap it all up with an interview with Data Analyst, Author, and YouTuber Michael Headley! Links for this Episode: Michael on Twitter Michael on YouTube Bullet Journal Levenger TUL Disc Notebooks Nirvana App David Allen's Getting Things Done Tomato Timer Productivity Challenge Timer Casey Blair on Folder Organization Scrivener SCRUM Forest App Brooklyn 99 Miss Fischer Murder Mysteries The Butterfly Effect (Chaos Theory) All Things Open 2019 Interview with Cassandra Khaw (Episode 35)