207: Work Smarter — Tips to Maximize Time + Get More Done with Rachel Wynn

We are constantly being told to work smarter, not harder. However, this isn't always easy to do. So today, my guest, Rachel Wynn is sharing her productivity tips that can help us work smarter and get more done in the process.

In our fast-paced world, it seems like there’s never enough time for anything. But what if we could actually use our time more effectively? How would our lives change? Today, my guest, Rachel Wynn is sharing her productivity tips that can help us work smarter and get more done in the process.

Key points we’ve discussed in this episode:

Rachel shares some useful tools or apps that could help us work smarter and be more productive
How her love of productivity and hacks started
How to save and maximize time
The importance of making time to rest
Her passion for teaching people about invisible labor.

About Rachel:

Rachel Wynn is a tenacious, poised, and creative professional in the communications field and is the Founder and CEO of both Starlight Social and Feminist Founder. She also built an online community for women in business called the Reclaim. It was created for those who are looking to reclaim some of their time and rest and try to be not productive. Its monthly craft club event is free, so anyone is always welcome who just wants to bring a craft, dust it off, and then join the community.

She’s a savvy go-getter with a passion for collaborating with other entrepreneurs, connecting colleagues with opportunities and resources, and empowering women to start their own businesses and balance household emotional labor. Rachel currently lives in Washington, DC with her husband, David, a 16-month-old son, and dog-child, Rufus.

Resources to help you work smarter:

Automatic text expander tools (Magical)
ChatGPT for outlines, research, and more
Group tabs when researching (Google Chrome tool)
Ambient noise for increased productivity (Noisli)
Manage multiple Gmail inboxes (Checker Plus)
Put money on the line (Beeminder)
Rest is productive (The Reclaim community, her company)
Focus music for studying or working from home
Sleep meditation and stories

More productivity tips from other episodes:

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