Learn and Work Smarter
By Katie Azevedo
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Episodes: 128
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Whether you're a student or a working professional, the Learn and Work Smarter Podcast delivers the clarity, strategies, and encouragement you need to stay focused, organized, and on top of your tasks.
Hosted by Katie Azevedo, M.Ed.—a private executive function coach with 20 years of teaching experience and a deep background in ADHD and cognitive science—this show is your practical guide to building the real-life skills that school and work demand but rarely teach.
Episodes cover a range of topics, including time management, productivity, studying smarter, focus strategies, task initiation, and executive function habits. Each topic is approached through a lens of neuroscience, behavioral psychology, and deep compassion.
You’ll learn systems that are teachable, sustainable, and immediately actionable.
No fluff. No hype. Just real strategies for getting things done, reducing stress, and showing up as the most capable version of yourself.
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128. ADHD and the Hidden Shame of Falling Off Track – And How to Start Again
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May 28, 2026 |
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127. 5 Invisible Forces That Make You Always Feel Behind
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May 21, 2026 |
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126. Top 5 Secret Skills of Adulting (At Any Age)
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May 14, 2026 |
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125. Making Your Commute Productive and Leading When You're Unmotivated (Q&A)
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May 07, 2026 |
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124. How to Meet Tight Deadlines (Without Losing Your Mind)
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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123. 5 Steps for Applying for Scholarships – with Expert Dave Peterson
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Apr 23, 2026 |
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122. The Biggest Lie We Tell Struggling Students: Why Studying MORE Isn't the Answer
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Apr 16, 2026 |
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121. Frustration Tolerance: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Build It
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Apr 09, 2026 |
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120. Note-Taking During Phone Calls, ADHD Accommodations at Work and School, and Supporting College Students (Q&A)
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Apr 02, 2026 |
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119. My Top 10 Favorite Tools for Productivity and Organization
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Mar 26, 2026 |
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118. The Real Reason for Test Anxiety — And Why It Has Nothing to Do With Nerves
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Mar 19, 2026 |
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117. Building a Personal Operating System to Manage Information
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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116. Understanding What You Read and How to Know If You're Performing Well at Work (Q&A)
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Mar 05, 2026 |
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115. How to Be Dangerous at School and Work (10 Traits of People Who Are Hard to Overwhelm)
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Feb 26, 2026 |
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114. Working Late AGAIN? 5 Reasons Why You're Still at the Office that Have Nothing to Do With Workload
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Feb 19, 2026 |
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113. The 6-System Ecosystem for School and Work (And Why Working Harder Isn't Enough)
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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112. Office Transition Strategies and the Power of Color in Study Methods(Q&A)
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Feb 05, 2026 |
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111. What to Do When You Don't Like Your Boss or Teacher
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Jan 29, 2026 |
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110. How to Think: Why It's Hard, Why It Matters, and How to Do It in an AI World
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Jan 22, 2026 |
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109. Work-Life Balance Is a Lie: 3 Better, Way More Practical Ways to Think About Balance
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Jan 15, 2026 |
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108. Three Things You’re Overcomplicating About Getting Things Done (That Should Be Simple)
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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107. Simplifying Multi-Client Task Management and Managing Afternoon Energy Slumps (Q&A)
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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106. The Anti-Goal Goal-Setting Strategy: 3 Tweaks That Change Everything
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Dec 25, 2025 |
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105. The High Performer's Trap: Why Being Capable is Exhausting You
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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104. 3 Reasons Your Study Methods Stopped Working (And How to Fix Them)
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Dec 11, 2025 |
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103. How Long Should I Study and How Do I Stay Motivated? (Q&A)
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Dec 04, 2025 |
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102. The Friday Review: A Simple Weekly Habit for Calm Productivity
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Nov 27, 2025 |
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101. Digital Declutter Strategies for School and Work: 5 Clutter Zones and How to Handle Them
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Nov 20, 2025 |
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100. 100 Tips to Learn and Work Smarter (Celebrating 100 Episodes!)
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Nov 13, 2025 |
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99. Traditional Jobs vs. Entrepreneurship, and Preparing for What Comes After College (Q&A)
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Nov 06, 2025 |
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98. Secret Meeting Skills Nobody Teaches (But Everybody Notices)
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Oct 30, 2025 |
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97. How to Fix a Bad Day: Practical Strategies You Can Use When Your Day Falls Apart
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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96. Bad Productivity Advice You're Probably Following
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Oct 16, 2025 |
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95. Why You Always Think Things Will Take Less Time Than They Do: Time Estimation Tips (ADHD Friendly)
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Oct 09, 2025 |
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94. Simplifying Task Management and Staying Focused Despite Disruptions (Q&A)
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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93. The 10-Minute Habit That Makes Every Day Less Stressful and More Productive
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Sep 25, 2025 |
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92. Your Kid Needs THESE Skills to Be Okay
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Sep 18, 2025 |
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91. Why “I’ll Remember That” Is a Lie: Working Memory Strategies and Tips (ADHD-Friendly)
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Sep 11, 2025 |
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90. Building a Reading Habit and Chronic Illness Work Tips (Q&A)
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Sep 04, 2025 |
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89. The 4-Stage Funnel for Finishing Work on Time: A System for Students and Professionals
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Aug 28, 2025 |
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88. Background Tasking: A Smarter Approach to Focus
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Aug 21, 2025 |
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87. Should You Take a Gap or PG Year?
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Aug 14, 2025 |
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86. Underrated College Resources and Using Blank Planners for Task Management (Q&A)
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Aug 07, 2025 |
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85. 3 Invisible Blocks to Motivation and Success
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Jul 31, 2025 |
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84. How to Fail Smarter: The Secret Skill of Bouncing Back
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Jul 24, 2025 |
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83. Anxiety’s Hidden Cost in School and Work (And What to Do About It) - with Dr. Jackie Parke
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Jul 17, 2025 |
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82. Post-Grad Gap Years + Should You Check Email in the Morning? (Q&A)
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Jul 10, 2025 |
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81. Is Grad School Worth It? How to Decide If It's Right for You
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Jul 03, 2025 |
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80. How to Do a Work Sprint (And Make Massive Progress Fast)
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Jun 26, 2025 |
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79. Rejection Sensitivity and The Missing Piece in ADHD Productivity Advice — with Lindsay Roberts
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Jun 19, 2025 |
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78. Weekend Work: Smart Move or Bad Habit? And How to Regain Weekday Focus (Q&A)
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Jun 12, 2025 |
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77. How to Use Time-Blocking for Better Focus and Productivity
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Jun 05, 2025 |
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76. 10 Digital Calendar Power Moves for Students and Professionals
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May 29, 2025 |
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75. How to Pay for College with Scholarships — with Expert Dave Peterson
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May 22, 2025 |
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74. Should You Change Jobs or Change Companies? And Protecting Your Time at Work (Q&A)
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May 15, 2025 |
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73. How to Get Better at Something: A 2-Pronged Approach that Works
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May 08, 2025 |
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72. How to Finish Unfinished Projects (Or Let Them Go Without Guilt)
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May 01, 2025 |
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71. Task Management Gaps and Grad School Overload (Q&A)
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Apr 24, 2025 |
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70. Managing People and Projects: Real-World Leadership Lessons from Richard Regitano
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Apr 17, 2025 |
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69. Top 10 Executive Function Skills You Need in the Real World (And How to Build Them If You Don't Have Them)
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Apr 10, 2025 |
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68. The Time Management Trap No One Talks About
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Apr 03, 2025 |
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67. Why Critical Thinking Matters for School & Work – with Professor Mark Massaro
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Mar 27, 2025 |
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66. How to Stop Wasting Time at Work & Between College Classes (Q&A)
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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65. The Sunday Reset: The Secret to a Less Stressful Week
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Mar 13, 2025 |
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64. How to Do Hard Things: 7 Strategies to Move You Forward
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Mar 06, 2025 |
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63. How to Have a Productive Day: My 3-Bucket System for Getting It Done and Staying Balanced
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Feb 27, 2025 |
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62. Managing Email Inbox Chaos and Email Paralysis
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Feb 20, 2025 |
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61. How to Prepare for Meetings (So You Look Good to Your Boss)
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Feb 13, 2025 |
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60. How to Handle Workplace Conflict: Tips from an HR Expert -- with Jessica Alvarez
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Feb 06, 2025 |
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59. 7 ADHD Organization Tips for Students and Professionals
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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58. In-Person vs. Online Classes, and Jobs vs. Internships (Q&A)
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Jan 23, 2025 |
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57. 20 Tips for Balancing School and a Part-Time Job
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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56. Choosing a College Major: What Every Student & Parent Should Know -- with Lisa Marker Robbins
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Jan 09, 2025 |
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55. How to Use Body Doubling to Boost Focus (with or without ADHD)
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Jan 02, 2025 |
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54. The Secret Ingredient Behind Every Accomplishment Ever
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Dec 26, 2024 |
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53. Facing Time Management Reality and Setting Work Boundaries (Q&A)
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Dec 19, 2024 |
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52. SOPs and Workflows: How to Create & Use them to Increase Productivity
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Dec 12, 2024 |
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51. How to Rest and Still Get Things Done: A Holiday Survival Guide
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Dec 05, 2024 |
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50. Why You're Bad at Taking Tests (And What to Do About It)
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Nov 28, 2024 |
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49. How to Make Decisions Better, Faster and More Confidently
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Nov 21, 2024 |
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48. Task Management Tips and the #1 Skill for Career Success (Q&A)
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Nov 14, 2024 |
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47. How to REALLY Change a Habit
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Nov 07, 2024 |
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46. How to Be Professional
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Oct 31, 2024 |
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45. Are You Doing Too Much?
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Oct 24, 2024 |
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44. October Q&A: Managing Burnout, Office Disruptions & Task Management
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Oct 17, 2024 |
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43. How to Focus When You're Working From Home
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Oct 10, 2024 |
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42. 100 Organization Tips for School and Work: Part 2 (51-100)
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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41. 100 Organization Tips for School and Work: Part 1 (1-50)
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Sep 26, 2024 |
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40. September Q&A: How to Study from a Textbook, and Increasing Study Motivation
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Sep 19, 2024 |
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39. How to Ask for Help (When Being Resourceful Isn't Enough)
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Sep 12, 2024 |
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38. How to Be a Resourceful Person Who Can Figure Things Out
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Sep 05, 2024 |
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37. How to Accept Feedback in Work and School: 9 Tips
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Aug 29, 2024 |
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36. How to Stop Procrastinating: Tips that Actually Work
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Aug 22, 2024 |
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35. Executive Function Coaching: What Is It and Is It for You?
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Aug 15, 2024 |
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34. August Q&A: College Freshman Advice, Annotating Used Books, and Staying Relevant at Work
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Aug 08, 2024 |
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33. Resume Tips for Students
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Aug 01, 2024 |
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32. Pre-Vacation Prep: 3 Strategies to Return Stress-Free
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Jul 25, 2024 |
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31. How to Take Notes at Meetings (So You Work Smarter)
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Jul 18, 2024 |
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30. July Q&A: Tips for Your First Job and Saying No to Clients
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Jul 11, 2024 |
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29. How to Take Useful Notes from Books
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Jul 04, 2024 |
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28. 6 Tips for Organizing Papers
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Jun 27, 2024 |
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27. How to Get Things Done With a Power Hour
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Jun 20, 2024 |
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26. June Q&A: Maintaining Work Motivation and Double Majoring in College
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Jun 13, 2024 |
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25. 5 Time Management Mistakes You're Making (And What to Do Instead)
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Jun 06, 2024 |
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24. How to Focus Better: Tips for School, Work and ADHD
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May 30, 2024 |
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23. 10 Productive Things to Do When You Don't Feel Like Being Productive
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May 23, 2024 |
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22. May Q&A: Tips for Student Internships and Working with ADHD
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May 16, 2024 |
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21. How to Plan Your Ideal Week (Weekly Planning Tips)
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May 09, 2024 |
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20. What is Active Recall and How to Use it to Study
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May 02, 2024 |
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19. What to Do When Your Job is Too Hard
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Apr 25, 2024 |
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18. How to Use the Batching Strategy to Work Smarter
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Apr 18, 2024 |
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17. Tips for Project Management and Planning Study Sessions
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Apr 11, 2024 |
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16. How to Set Up Your Ideal Work or Study Space: 10 Tips
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Apr 04, 2024 |
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15. Email Management Tips: 3 Best Practices for Handling Your Inbox
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Mar 28, 2024 |
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14. How to Use the Pomodoro Technique for School and Work
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Mar 21, 2024 |
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13. March Q&A: Home Productivity and Work Overload
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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12. Are Your Productivity Systems Broken?
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Mar 07, 2024 |
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11. The 6 Most Valuable Skills for School and Work
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Feb 29, 2024 |
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10. February Q&A: Tips for Better Task Management and Focus
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Feb 22, 2024 |
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09. The 3 Most Important Areas to Organize
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Feb 15, 2024 |
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08. Motivation vs. Discipline: Which One Matters More?
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Feb 08, 2024 |
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07. How to Learn Things
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Feb 01, 2024 |
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06. January Q&A: Focus Tips and Job Skills
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Jan 25, 2024 |
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05. Secrets of a Good Task Management System
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Jan 18, 2024 |
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04. What to Do When You're Overwhelmed: Practical Strategies You Can Use Now
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Jan 11, 2024 |
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02. Everything You Want to Know About Learning and Working Styles
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Jan 04, 2024 |
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03. What's an Admin Block and Why You Need One for Productivity
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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Intro to Learn and Work Smarter
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Dec 02, 2023 |