<p>#260: As summer fades and back-to-school energy fills the air, now is the perfect time to reassess what productivity looks like for you.</p><p>In this solo episode, I’m sharing how to create realistic systems that support your overall wellbeing—because productivity isn’t just about getting things done; it’s about creating time, energy, and space for what you love.</p><p>I’ll guide you in reflecting on your daily routines, moving away from endless to-do lists, and identifying what truly energizes you versus what drains your time.</p><p>I also talk about…</p><ul><li>What it means to have type A- personality</li><li>Why perfectionism doesn’t convert to productivity</li><li>How to create effective systems</li><li>Digital organization tools to help you thrive</li><li>Systems for running a small business and managing a team</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Check out these productivity tools:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.notion.com/balanced" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Notion</a></li><li><a href="https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/r" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Google Calendar</a></li><li><a href="https://asana.com/campaign/fac/do?&utm_campaign=Brand--NAMER--US--EN--Core&utm_source=google&utm_medium=pd_cpc_br&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw05i4BhDiARIsAB_2wfD7t1IFZZLwyMUZvDhqJbnlBwP6HUwxmZBRAiX-KS4EPEWhDZnj3R4aApuKEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Asana</a></li><li><a href="https://chatgpt.com/?oai-dm=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ChatGPT</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sunsama.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sunsama</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Resources:</p><ul><li><a href="https://balancedles.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to my Substack, Balance with Les</a></li><li><a href="https://spaciousrituals.myflodesk.com/podcast-dashboard" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Use my exact Notion templates to manage your podcast</a></li><li>Planner launch:<a href="https://spaciousrituals.myflodesk.com/mcyg5y61pb" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> get on the waitlist to be first to know when it drops</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Keep in touch with Balanced Black Girl:</p><ul><li><a href="https://shop.dearmedia.com/collections/balanced-black-girl" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shop limited-edition Balanced Black Girl merch</a></li><li>Watch on YouTube<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BalancedBlackGirl/videos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @BalancedBlackGirl</a></li><li>Follow on IG:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/balancedles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @balancedles</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/balancedblackgirlpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@balancedblackgirlpodcast</a></li><li>Follow on TikTok<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@balancedles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @balancedles</a></li><li>Visit our website at<a href="http://balancedblackgirl.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> balancedblackgirl.com</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Sponsors:</p><ul><li>NPR | Code Switch doesn’t just talk to you about race and identity in the abstract. It tackles real, everyday questions, like how to create boundaries with immigrant parents, or tips on how to speak to family members whose racial views might feel stuck in the Stone Age.<a href="https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510312/codeswitch" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Listen to Code Switch from NPR</a>– wherever you get your podcasts!</li><li>LMNT | LMNT is a zero sugar electrolyte drink mix with a research-backed ratio of electrolytes. To try it out go to<a href="http://drinklmnt.com/balancedles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> drinkLMNT.com/balancedles</a> to receive a free LMNT sample pack with any purchase.</li><li>Quince | Get quiet luxury without luxury prices at Quince. Go to<a href="http://quince.com/balancedles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> quince.com/balancedles</a> for free shipping and 365-day return on your next order.</li><li>Deinde | Deinde is the first bio based skincare line to target what scientists now understand to be the root cause of visible aging in skin. Go to, or use code<a href="http://deinde.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> deinde.com</a> and use code BALANCEDLES at check out for 15% off your first purchase.</li><li>Thrive Market | Save time and money by shopping with Thrive Market. Visit<a href="http://thrivemarket.com/balancedles" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> thrivemarket.com/balancedles</a> for 30% off plus a free $60 gift.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Produced by <a href="http://dearmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dear Media.</a> </p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/