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THE PRODUCTIVITY ZONE Go from burnt out, stressed out one-woman show to streamlined solopreneur. You know your business (and let’s face it, your life) need systems, but you don’t know where to start or how to set them up. You want to get it right and you don’t want to waste your time. You need simple, built-for-you strategies and done-for-you templates

that

HOW TO SET UP YOUR SIMPLIFIED PLANNER (OR ANY PLANNER REALLY) Setting up a Simplified Planner (or any planner really) can be kind of intimidating.. Getting the planner is pretty darn exciting!! It’s shiny, pretty, and new. A clean slate and a fresh start for the months ahead. But all those empty pages can be daunting and scary.. Sometimes those empty pages scare people away from using the planner at all. HOW TO NEVER MISS A DEADLINE, APPOINTMENT, OR MEETING AGAIN Pro Tip #2: Call or send emails to reschedule deadlines, appointments, or meetings well in advance. (Remember, if it involves someone else’s time or dime, you. must. be. courteous!! Trust me, they will appreciate this.) Pro Tip #3: On Fridays and/or Sundays, take a HOW TO BECOME A MORNING PERSON (AND WHY YOU SHOULD) Step 1: Come up with a meaningful goal for WHY you want to become a morning person. You MUST have a tangible, meaningful reason or you’ll have no incentive to follow through. For me, it was that I didn’t want to be stuck in that go-to-bed-late-get-up-late pattern

anymore.

routine.

that

anymore.

routine.

HOW TO MAKE YOUR WORKDAY FUN AND PRODUCTIVE 7 | BREAK UP YOUR DAY. A great way to make your day a bit more fun is to break it up. Schedule a coffee date with a biz bestie (whether virtual or in real life). Have a lunch date with your mom, sister, or significant other. Take a nap, go to a barre class, get a manicure, or take the dog for a walk. Pro Tip: The key to breaking up your day is HAVE YOU SET BUSINESS BOUNDARIES? WHY YOU NEED TO BE! Have You Set Business Boundaries? Why You Need to Be! 2 Comments; by Alexandra; Have you set business boundaries? If you haven’t, you really should. You see, when you’re a female entrepreneur (especially if you’re flying solo), it’s easy to end up overloaded, overwhelmed, and overworked because there is always something or someone that needs tending to. HOW TO EFFECTIVELY CUT BACK ON SCREEN TIME How to Turn Notifications Off on Your Mac: Open System Preferences. Click Notifications. Select the app for which you want to turn off notifications. Either select the type of banner or alert you want to receive or select none. Pro Tip: If you still want to receive some notifications (like text messages) during non-working hours, I highly ON-DEMAND PRODUCTIVITY COACHING On-Demand Productivity Coaching. A unique, personalized coaching experience designed to meet you where you are, in your business, in your life, in your day-to-day to help you increase your personal productivity. I’ll be your productivity coach, accountability buddy, excuse buster, butt kicker, confidant, mentor, sounding board, and FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS, START HERE I help female entrepreneurs take back control of their day, their time, and their business with SIMPLE systems that work, so they can enjoy the TRUE female entrepreneur lifestyle of having a life and a business they LOVE at the same time. I’m all about KICKING busy, hustle, and overwhelm to the curb and think the world would be a

BETTER place

RUNNING ON ROUTINES

THE SYSTEMS SHOP

WELCOME TO The Systems Shop I know what it’s like to be a stressed out, burnt out one-woman show. I also know what it’s like to be a streamlined solopreneur. (And trust me, having a streamlined busines is SOOO much easier.) The bridge between the two? SYSTEMS. I’ve spent the last 8 years and 2 HOW TO USE THE SIMPLIFIED PLANNER (AND WHY I LOVE IT) The Simplified Planner helped me realize this and quite literally changed the way I manage my time and plan my days. Now, I use the hourly schedule to time block everything (tasks, to-dos, webinars, meetings, appointments) into my day. I love that I can easily see what I’ve scheduled and when so I don’t overcommit, over-schedule, or MY FAVORITE PLANNER ACCESSORIES (AND HOW I USE THEM) And the Pencil Pouch can hold quite a few pens, pencils, and highlighters in case you want to keep those things separate. I mostly use my pouches to keep my planner safe and my planner accessories corralled at home or when I travel. They can also easily be used to hold various odds and ends in diaper bags, gym bags, backpacks, etc. HOW TO USE THE SIMPLIFIED PLANNER FOR LIFE AND BUSINESS You guys, there’s a REASON I say the Simplified Planner is my #1 productivity tool because it really did change my life and business for the better all those years ago!!. Which is why you’ll find me setting about a dozen alarms for #10amEDT for Simplified Planner launch day in the fall!! (That’s when the Calendar Year Editions go on sale and I’m a Calendar Year Daily Girl forever HAVE YOU SET BUSINESS BOUNDARIES? WHY YOU NEED TO BE! Just because you own a business, does not mean you have to hang a 24/7 sign on your brick and mortar or virtual door. Here are the 5 business boundaries you need to set ASAP and 3 reasons WHY you shouldn’t wait

to set them.

that

RUNNING ON ROUTINES

Running on Routines. My signature set of systems for creating, implementing, and sticking to daily routines you (and your family) love for a more positive and productive life!! Let me save you the headaches and hair-pulling by giving you the exact step-by-step processes you need to create realistic routines that last. HOW TO NEVER MISS A DEADLINE, APPOINTMENT, OR MEETING AGAIN Pro Tip #2: Call or send emails to reschedule deadlines, appointments, or meetings well in advance. (Remember, if it involves someone else’s time or dime, you. must. be. courteous!! Trust me, they will appreciate this.) Pro Tip #3: On Fridays and/or Sundays, take a HOW TO BECOME A MORNING PERSON (AND WHY YOU SHOULD) Step 1: Come up with a meaningful goal for WHY you want to become a morning person. You MUST have a tangible, meaningful reason or you’ll have no incentive to follow through. For me, it was that I didn’t want to be stuck in that go-to-bed-late-get-up-late pattern

anymore.

routine.

that

RUNNING ON ROUTINES

anymore.

routine.

HAVE YOU SET BUSINESS BOUNDARIES? WHY YOU NEED TO BE! Have You Set Business Boundaries? Why You Need to Be! 2 Comments; by Alexandra; Have you set business boundaries? If you haven’t, you really should. You see, when you’re a female entrepreneur (especially if you’re flying solo), it’s easy to end up overloaded, overwhelmed, and overworked because there is always something or someone that needs tending to. ABOUT | THE PRODUCTIVITY ZONE Here’s the deal: I’ve been a time managing, color coding, organization nerd since grade school. (#nobutreally) I was the girl who used a homework planner, color coded her school supplies by subject, took the neatest and most detailed notes in class, and spent every single free period in the library. ON-DEMAND PRODUCTIVITY COACHING On-Demand Productivity Coaching. A unique, personalized coaching experience designed to meet you where you are, in your business, in your life, in your day-to-day to help you increase your personal productivity. I’ll be your productivity coach, accountability buddy, excuse buster, butt kicker, confidant, mentor, sounding board, and FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS, START HERE I help female entrepreneurs take back control of their day, their time, and their business with SIMPLE systems that work, so they can enjoy the TRUE female entrepreneur lifestyle of having a life and a business they LOVE at the same time. I’m all about KICKING busy, hustle, and overwhelm to the curb and think the world would be a

BETTER place

THE ULTIMATE PRODUCTIVITY TOOLKIT FOR FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS The problem is there are A LOT of options out there and you don’t have time to try every single one. Lucky for you, I’ve tried and tested (and also kicked to the curb) A TON. WORK FROM HOME PRODUCTIVITY GUIDE Let me guess: you entered the work from home lifestyle with high hopes and big dreams of what working from home would look like. But now you’re being CRUSHED by the busy overwhelm of long days, late nights, endless to-do lists, overflowing inboxes, and lots of hustling.. You have no time for yourself or your family, and yet, you get to the end of your workday and feel like nothing got done.

RUNNING ON ROUTINES

Running on Routines. My signature set of systems for creating, implementing, and sticking to daily routines you (and your family) love for a more positive and productive life!! Let me save you the headaches and hair-pulling by giving you the exact step-by-step processes you need to create realistic routines that last. ON-DEMAND PRODUCTIVITY COACHING APPLICATION The Productivity Zone is a part of several affiliate advertising programs. If you click and/or make a purchase through certain links on this site or any related social media platforms, I may make a 5 HEALTHY THINGS TO DO WHEN YOU SIT AT A DESK ALL DAY Sitting in a chair in front of a computer for 8-10 hours a day, 5-7 days a week can take a definite toll on your body. To combat this, get up, walk, stretch, roll your neck and shoulders. Take a few laps around the house, run up and down the stairs, bend down and touch your toes. Stand up to answer emails or write a blog post and do some

squats

IT'S NOT ABOUT BETTER TIME MANAGEMENT, IT'S ABOUT BETTER Electronic, paper, it doesn’t matter. But start keeping track of those goals and to-dos. Studies show that checking things off as complete actually increases your positivity and productivity. You can TOTALLY be more productive—right now, today! The key is combining better time management with better self-management. HOW TO EFFECTIVELY CUT BACK ON SCREEN TIME How to Turn Notifications Off on Your Mac: Open System Preferences. Click Notifications. Select the app for which you want to turn off notifications. Either select the type of banner or alert you want to receive or select none. Pro Tip: If you still want to receive some notifications (like text messages) during non-working hours, I highly THE PRODUCTIVITY ZONE Go from burnt out, stressed out one-woman show to streamlined solopreneur. You know your business (and let’s face it, your life) need systems, but you don’t know where to start or how to set them up. You want to get it right and you don’t want to waste your time. You need simple, built-for-you strategies and done-for-you templates

that

WORK FROM HOME PRODUCTIVITY GUIDE Let me guess: you entered the work from home lifestyle with high hopes and big dreams of what working from home would look like. But now you’re being CRUSHED by the busy overwhelm of long days, late nights, endless to-do lists, overflowing inboxes, and lots of hustling.. You have no time for yourself or your family, and yet, you get to the end of your workday and feel like nothing got done. HOW TO SET UP YOUR SIMPLIFIED PLANNER (OR ANY PLANNER REALLY) Setting up a Simplified Planner (or any planner really) can be kind of intimidating.. Getting the planner is pretty darn exciting!! It’s shiny, pretty, and new. A clean slate and a fresh start for the months ahead. But all those empty pages can be daunting and scary.. Sometimes those empty pages scare people away from using the planner at all. HOW TO NEVER MISS A DEADLINE, APPOINTMENT, OR MEETING AGAIN Pro Tip #2: Call or send emails to reschedule deadlines, appointments, or meetings well in advance. (Remember, if it involves someone else’s time or dime, you. must. be. courteous!! Trust me, they will appreciate this.) Pro Tip #3: On Fridays and/or Sundays, take a HOW TO BECOME A MORNING PERSON (AND WHY YOU SHOULD) Step 1: Come up with a meaningful goal for WHY you want to become a morning person. You MUST have a tangible, meaningful reason or you’ll have no incentive to follow through. For me, it was that I didn’t want to be stuck in that go-to-bed-late-get-up-late pattern

anymore.

5 THINGS YOU NEED TO BE COLOR CODING IN YOUR BUSINESS 5 Things You Need to Be Color Coding in Your Business. 2 Comments; by Alexandra; Color coding is one of my all-time favorite systems.. For life, for business, for everything. Honestly, I would color code the world if I could. (Somebody just has to say the word) HOW TO MAKE YOUR WORKDAY FUN AND PRODUCTIVE 7 | BREAK UP YOUR DAY. A great way to make your day a bit more fun is to break it up. Schedule a coffee date with a biz bestie (whether virtual or in real life). Have a lunch date with your mom, sister, or significant other. Take a nap, go to a barre class, get a manicure, or take the dog for a walk. Pro Tip: The key to breaking up your day is 50 QUOTES TO INSPIRE & MOTIVATE FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS 50 QUOTES TO INSPIRE AND MOTIVATE FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS. “You can do anything, but not everything.”. – David Allen. “If we won’t be better tomorrow than we were today, then what do we need tomorrow for?”. – Rabbi Nahman. “Your heart must always be in it. That’s part of an entrepreneur’s DNA.”. – Barbara Corcoran. QUICK AND EASY 10 MINUTE MAKEUP ROUTINE QUICK AND EASY 10 MINUTE MAKEUP ROUTINE. This is exactly why I’ve asked Lauren to partner with me on this 3-part blog series all about inspiring, encouraging, and helping you get ready for the day with quick and easy makeup routines that you can do in mere minutes every day!! We’re wrapping things up today with a 10 minute makeup

routine.

that

anymore.

routine.

HAVE YOU SET BUSINESS BOUNDARIES? WHY YOU NEED TO BE! Have You Set Business Boundaries? Why You Need to Be! 2 Comments; by Alexandra; Have you set business boundaries? If you haven’t, you really should. You see, when you’re a female entrepreneur (especially if you’re flying solo), it’s easy to end up overloaded, overwhelmed, and overworked because there is always something or someone that needs tending to. WORK FROM HOME PRODUCTIVITY GUIDE Let me guess: you entered the work from home lifestyle with high hopes and big dreams of what working from home would look like. But now you’re being CRUSHED by the busy overwhelm of long days, late nights, endless to-do lists, overflowing inboxes, and lots of hustling.. You have no time for yourself or your family, and yet, you get to the end of your workday and feel like nothing got done. ON-DEMAND PRODUCTIVITY COACHING On-Demand Productivity Coaching. A unique, personalized coaching experience designed to meet you where you are, in your business, in your life, in your day-to-day to help you increase your personal productivity. I’ll be your productivity coach, accountability buddy, excuse buster, butt kicker, confidant, mentor, sounding board, and FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS, START HERE I help female entrepreneurs take back control of their day, their time, and their business with SIMPLE systems that work, so they can enjoy the TRUE female entrepreneur lifestyle of having a life and a business they LOVE at the same time. I’m all about KICKING busy, hustle, and overwhelm to the curb and think the world would be a

BETTER place

RUNNING ON ROUTINES

unmotivated:

MY FAVORITE PLANNER ACCESSORIES (AND HOW I USE THEM) And the Pencil Pouch can hold quite a few pens, pencils, and highlighters in case you want to keep those things separate. I mostly use my pouches to keep my planner safe and my planner accessories corralled at home or when I travel. They can also easily be used to hold various odds and ends in diaper bags, gym bags, backpacks, etc. HOW TO USE THE SIMPLIFIED PLANNER FOR LIFE AND BUSINESS You guys, there’s a REASON I say the Simplified Planner is my #1 productivity tool because it really did change my life and business for the better all those years ago!!. Which is why you’ll find me setting about a dozen alarms for #10amEDT for Simplified Planner launch day in the fall!! (That’s when the Calendar Year Editions go on sale and I’m a Calendar Year Daily Girl forever HAVE YOU SET BUSINESS BOUNDARIES? WHY YOU NEED TO BE! Just because you own a business, does not mean you have to hang a 24/7 sign on your brick and mortar or virtual door. Here are the 5 business boundaries you need to set ASAP and 3 reasons WHY you shouldn’t wait

to set them.

HOW TO USE A DIGITAL CALENDAR AND SIMPLIFIED PLANNER Now, my system for using BOTH a digital calendar AND Simplified Planner at the same time is really quite simple. Anything with a set date and time gets put on my digital calendar with all kinds of reminders. That means every business or personal event, meeting, appointment, due date, deadline, and project timeline gets color-coded

and emoji

that

THE ULTIMATE PRODUCTIVITY TOOLKIT FOR FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS The problem is there are A LOT of options out there and you don’t have time to try every single one. Lucky for you, I’ve tried and tested (and also kicked to the curb) A TON. HOW TO SET UP YOUR SIMPLIFIED PLANNER (OR ANY PLANNER REALLY) Setting up a Simplified Planner (or any planner really) can be kind of intimidating.. Getting the planner is pretty darn exciting!! It’s shiny, pretty, and new. A clean slate and a fresh start for the months ahead. But all those empty pages can be daunting and scary.. Sometimes those empty pages scare people away from using the planner at all. HOW TO NEVER MISS A DEADLINE, APPOINTMENT, OR MEETING AGAIN Pro Tip #2: Call or send emails to reschedule deadlines, appointments, or meetings well in advance. (Remember, if it involves someone else’s time or dime, you. must. be. courteous!! Trust me, they will appreciate this.) Pro Tip #3: On Fridays and/or Sundays, take a

RUNNING ON ROUTINES

THE SYSTEMS SHOP

routine.

HOW TO BECOME A MORNING PERSON (AND WHY YOU SHOULD) Step 1: Come up with a meaningful goal for WHY you want to become a morning person. You MUST have a tangible, meaningful reason or you’ll have no incentive to follow through. For me, it was that I didn’t want to be stuck in that go-to-bed-late-get-up-late pattern

anymore.

that

THE ULTIMATE PRODUCTIVITY TOOLKIT FOR FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS The problem is there are A LOT of options out there and you don’t have time to try every single one. Lucky for you, I’ve tried and tested (and also kicked to the curb) A TON. HOW TO SET UP YOUR SIMPLIFIED PLANNER (OR ANY PLANNER REALLY) Setting up a Simplified Planner (or any planner really) can be kind of intimidating.. Getting the planner is pretty darn exciting!! It’s shiny, pretty, and new. A clean slate and a fresh start for the months ahead. But all those empty pages can be daunting and scary.. Sometimes those empty pages scare people away from using the planner at all. HOW TO NEVER MISS A DEADLINE, APPOINTMENT, OR MEETING AGAIN Pro Tip #2: Call or send emails to reschedule deadlines, appointments, or meetings well in advance. (Remember, if it involves someone else’s time or dime, you. must. be. courteous!! Trust me, they will appreciate this.) Pro Tip #3: On Fridays and/or Sundays, take a

RUNNING ON ROUTINES

THE SYSTEMS SHOP

routine.

anymore.

HOW TO MAKE YOUR WORKDAY FUN AND PRODUCTIVE 7 | BREAK UP YOUR DAY. A great way to make your day a bit more fun is to break it up. Schedule a coffee date with a biz bestie (whether virtual or in real life). Have a lunch date with your mom, sister, or significant other. Take a nap, go to a barre class, get a manicure, or take the dog for a walk. Pro Tip: The key to breaking up your day is 5 THINGS YOU NEED TO BE COLOR CODING IN YOUR BUSINESS9 COLORS FOR COLOR CODINGCOLOR CODING FOR HTMLIDEAS FOR COLOR CODING FILESCODING BUSINESS CARDSCODING COLOR EXAMPLEMEDICAL CODING BUSINESS FOR SALE 5 Things You Need to Be Color Coding in Your Business. 2 Comments; by Alexandra; Color coding is one of my all-time favorite systems.. For life, for business, for everything. Honestly, I would color code the world if I could. (Somebody just has to say the word) ABOUT | THE PRODUCTIVITY ZONE Here’s the deal: I’ve been a time managing, color coding, organization nerd since grade school. (#nobutreally) I was the girl who used a homework planner, color coded her school supplies by subject, took the neatest and most detailed notes in class, and spent every single free period in the library. ON-DEMAND PRODUCTIVITY COACHING On-Demand Productivity Coaching. A unique, personalized coaching experience designed to meet you where you are, in your business, in your life, in your day-to-day to help you increase your personal productivity. I’ll be your productivity coach, accountability buddy, excuse buster, butt kicker, confidant, mentor, sounding board, and WORK FROM HOME PRODUCTIVITY GUIDE Let me guess: you entered the work from home lifestyle with high hopes and big dreams of what working from home would look like. But now you’re being CRUSHED by the busy overwhelm of long days, late nights, endless to-do lists, overflowing inboxes, and lots of hustling.. You have no time for yourself or your family, and yet, you get to the end of your workday and feel like nothing got done. THE ULTIMATE PRODUCTIVITY TOOLKIT FOR FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS The problem is there are A LOT of options out there and you don’t have time to try every single one. Lucky for you, I’ve tried and tested (and also kicked to the curb) A TON. FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS, START HERE I help female entrepreneurs take back control of their day, their time, and their business with SIMPLE systems that work, so they can enjoy the TRUE female entrepreneur lifestyle of having a life and a business they LOVE at the same time. I’m all about KICKING busy, hustle, and overwhelm to the curb and think the world would be a

BETTER place

MY FAVORITE PLANNER ACCESSORIES (AND HOW I USE THEM) And the Pencil Pouch can hold quite a few pens, pencils, and highlighters in case you want to keep those things separate. I mostly use my pouches to keep my planner safe and my planner accessories corralled at home or when I travel. They can also easily be used to hold various odds and ends in diaper bags, gym bags, backpacks, etc. 5 THINGS YOU NEED TO BE COLOR CODING IN YOUR BUSINESS 5 Things You Need to Be Color Coding in Your Business. 2 Comments; by Alexandra; Color coding is one of my all-time favorite systems.. For life, for business, for everything. Honestly, I would color code the world if I could. (Somebody just has to say the word) HOW TO USE THE SIMPLIFIED PLANNER FOR LIFE AND BUSINESS You guys, there’s a REASON I say the Simplified Planner is my #1 productivity tool because it really did change my life and business for the better all those years ago!!. Which is why you’ll find me setting about a dozen alarms for #10amEDT for Simplified Planner launch day in the fall!! (That’s when the Calendar Year Editions go on sale and I’m a Calendar Year Daily Girl forever HOW TO EMBRACE A CEO MINDSET IN YOUR SMALL BUSINESS This is arguably one of the most important steps that people tend to miss when they’re first starting out. Adopting a CEO mindset means that you understand that there are so many ways to build a “successful” business but you take the time to find the way that fits your life and your dreams well. With all the noise out there

lately, it’s

HAVE YOU SET BUSINESS BOUNDARIES? WHY YOU NEED TO BE! Have You Set Business Boundaries? Why You Need to Be! 2 Comments; by Alexandra; Have you set business boundaries? If you haven’t, you really should. You see, when you’re a female entrepreneur (especially if you’re flying solo), it’s easy to end up overloaded, overwhelmed, and overworked because there is always something or someone that needs tending to. THE PRODUCTIVITY ZONE I help female entrepreneurs take back control of their day, their time, and their business with SIMPLE systems that work, so they can enjoy the TRUE female entrepreneur lifestyle of having a life and a business they LOVE at the same time. THE ULTIMATE PRODUCTIVITY TOOLKIT FOR FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS The problem is there are A LOT of options out there and you don’t have time to try every single one. Lucky for you, I’ve tried and tested (and also kicked to the curb) A TON. HOW TO SET UP YOUR SIMPLIFIED PLANNER (OR ANY PLANNER REALLY) Setting up a Simplified Planner (or any planner really) can be kind of intimidating.. Getting the planner is pretty darn exciting!! It’s shiny, pretty, and new. A clean slate and a fresh start for the months ahead. But all those empty pages can be daunting and scary.. Sometimes those empty pages scare people away from using the planner at all. QUICK AND EASY 10 MINUTE MAKEUP ROUTINE Make sure to follow me @theproductivityzone and Lauren @lapagemakeupofficial on Instagram and use the hashtag #lipstickmakesmeproductive when you try these makeup looks so we can cheer you on!!. If you haven’t yet, check out Lauren’s Quick and Easy 2 Minute Makeup Routine!!. A special thank you to Lauren for helping us feel good and confident about being pretty and productive

with these

THE SYSTEMS SHOP

RUNNING ON ROUTINES

You hear the word routine and you think (yawn) boring, (nose wrinkle) stick-in-the-mud, or (backing away slowly) regimented.I don’t blame you for thinking those things. Routines have got a pretty bad reputation after all. But here’s the flip side of that coin: when done right, routines can HOW TO MAKE YOUR WORKDAY FUN AND PRODUCTIVE This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.. Meet Alexandra. Hello, and welcome to my little corner of the internet where everything is color coded, coffee always comes in cute coffee mugs, and office supplies are never in short supply!! 😍 I'm Alexandra, your productivity coach and systems strategist. HOW TO BECOME A MORNING PERSON (AND WHY YOU SHOULD) Can you train yourself to be a morning person? The answer is yes!! Yes, you can!! No joke, friends. I used to be a serious night owl. I would stay up all hours of the night, fall into bed in the wee hours of the morning, start my workday around mid-day, and work straight up until (and usually way past) The Bachelor. But, over the course of several months, I was able to quit ALL OF THAT and 5 THINGS YOU NEED TO BE COLOR CODING IN YOUR BUSINESS9 COLORS FOR COLOR CODINGCOLOR CODING FOR HTMLIDEAS FOR COLOR CODING FILESCODING BUSINESS CARDSCODING COLOR EXAMPLEMEDICAL CODING BUSINESS FOR SALE 5 Things You Need to Be Color Coding in Your Business. 2 Comments; by Alexandra; Color coding is one of my all-time favorite systems.. For life, for business, for everything. Honestly, I would color code the world if I could. (Somebody just has to say the word) THE PRODUCTIVITY ZONE I help female entrepreneurs take back control of their day, their time, and their business with SIMPLE systems that work, so they can enjoy the TRUE female entrepreneur lifestyle of having a life and a business they LOVE at the same time. THE ULTIMATE PRODUCTIVITY TOOLKIT FOR FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS The problem is there are A LOT of options out there and you don’t have time to try every single one. Lucky for you, I’ve tried and tested (and also kicked to the curb) A TON. HOW TO SET UP YOUR SIMPLIFIED PLANNER (OR ANY PLANNER REALLY) Setting up a Simplified Planner (or any planner really) can be kind of intimidating.. Getting the planner is pretty darn exciting!! It’s shiny, pretty, and new. A clean slate and a fresh start for the months ahead. But all those empty pages can be daunting and scary.. Sometimes those empty pages scare people away from using the planner at all. QUICK AND EASY 10 MINUTE MAKEUP ROUTINE Make sure to follow me @theproductivityzone and Lauren @lapagemakeupofficial on Instagram and use the hashtag #lipstickmakesmeproductive when you try these makeup looks so we can cheer you on!!. If you haven’t yet, check out Lauren’s Quick and Easy 2 Minute Makeup Routine!!. A special thank you to Lauren for helping us feel good and confident about being pretty and productive

with these

THE SYSTEMS SHOP

RUNNING ON ROUTINES

You hear the word routine and you think (yawn) boring, (nose wrinkle) stick-in-the-mud, or (backing away slowly) regimented.I don’t blame you for thinking those things. Routines have got a pretty bad reputation after all. But here’s the flip side of that coin: when done right, routines can HOW TO MAKE YOUR WORKDAY FUN AND PRODUCTIVE This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.. Meet Alexandra. Hello, and welcome to my little corner of the internet where everything is color coded, coffee always comes in cute coffee mugs, and office supplies are never in short supply!! 😍 I'm Alexandra, your productivity coach and systems strategist. HOW TO BECOME A MORNING PERSON (AND WHY YOU SHOULD) Can you train yourself to be a morning person? The answer is yes!! Yes, you can!! No joke, friends. I used to be a serious night owl. I would stay up all hours of the night, fall into bed in the wee hours of the morning, start my workday around mid-day, and work straight up until (and usually way past) The Bachelor. But, over the course of several months, I was able to quit ALL OF THAT and 5 THINGS YOU NEED TO BE COLOR CODING IN YOUR BUSINESS9 COLORS FOR COLOR CODINGCOLOR CODING FOR HTMLIDEAS FOR COLOR CODING FILESCODING BUSINESS CARDSCODING COLOR EXAMPLEMEDICAL CODING BUSINESS FOR SALE 5 Things You Need to Be Color Coding in Your Business. 2 Comments; by Alexandra; Color coding is one of my all-time favorite systems.. For life, for business, for everything. Honestly, I would color code the world if I could. (Somebody just has to say the word) ABOUT | THE PRODUCTIVITY ZONE Here’s the deal: I’ve been a time managing, color coding, organization nerd since grade school. (#nobutreally) I was the girl who used a homework planner, color coded her school supplies by subject, took the neatest and most detailed notes in class, and spent every single free period in the library. THE ULTIMATE PRODUCTIVITY TOOLKIT FOR FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS The problem is there are A LOT of options out there and you don’t have time to try every single one. Lucky for you, I’ve tried and tested (and also kicked to the curb) A TON. ON-DEMAND PRODUCTIVITY COACHING Unlimited Voxer Messages: Monday through Friday with guaranteed check-ins in the morning and afternoon. Daily Motivations, Inspirations, or Affirmations: Each morning, I'll pop into our chat with a little something to kickstart your day. Productivity Tips: All week long, I'll send you tips, tricks, and suggestions (personalized to what you're working on or working through at that time). WORK FROM HOME PRODUCTIVITY GUIDE Let me guess: you entered the work from home lifestyle with high hopes and big dreams of what working from home would look like. But now you’re being CRUSHED by the busy overwhelm of long days, late nights, endless to-do lists, overflowing inboxes, and lots of hustling.. You have no time for yourself or your family, and yet, you get to the end of your workday and feel like nothing got done. FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS, START HERE Dear female entrepreneurs, enough with busy, hustle, and overwhelm already!! I can show you how to have a dream life and a dream business

at the same time!!

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