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Welcome to The Better Workday Podcast with your host, Niamh Moynihan.
In each episode Niamh shares new insights and practical ideas to help you create a better workday.
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EP 57 | Why you are busy but don't feel productive
9 min 52 sec
<p>In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh Moynihan discusses some of the common reasons you might feel busy yet unproductive. Niamh explores why we often find ourselves overwhelmed with tasks but still feel like we've accomplished nothing. She discusses the importance of planning, tracking unexpected tasks, and recognising the work we do.</p>
<p>Whether you're grappling with an endless to-do list or juggling multiple projects, this episode offers practical ideas to help you feel more accomplished and satisfied with your work.</p>
<p>Don't forget to download the free My Desk productivity system template mentioned in the episode to help you track and manage your tasks better.</p>
<p>Share this episode with friends or colleagues who might benefit from these tips, and stay tuned for more ways to have a better workday!</p>
<p>Related Resources</p>
<ul>
<li>My Desk Template - <a href="https://abetterworkday.com/mydesk" rel="nofollow">https://abetterworkday.com/mydesk</a></li>
<li> <p>Shownotes - <a href="https://abetterworkday.com/podcast/episode-55" rel="nofollow">https://abetterworkday.com/podcast/episode-57</a></p> </li>
</ul>
<p>Get In Touch</p>
<p>Visit our website <a href="https://abetterworkday.com/" rel="nofollow">abetterworkday.com/</a></p>
<p>Email us at podcast@abetterworkday.com</p>
<p>Connect with Niamh on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nbrady/" rel="nofollow">LinkedIn</a></p>
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<p>Credits Host: Niamh Moynihan</p>
<p>Co-Producer: Tricia Brady</p>
<p>Music: <a href="https://youtu.be/jauEq-m9ytk?si=6VBv5USvTc4IMl9w" rel="nofollow">The Dagenham Yanks</a></p>Play episode
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EP 56 | Is Your Routine Helping You or Holding You Back?
9 min 30 sec
<p>Routines are meant to support us, but what happens when they start to restrict us instead?</p>
<p>In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh Moynihan explores how to find the right balance between helpful structure and necessary flexibility. Whether you’re working remotely, hybrid, or back in the office, this episode will help you reassess what’s actually working in your day - and what needs to change.</p>
<p>If this episode resonates with you, consider sharing it with a friend or colleague to help them have a better workday.</p>
<p>Related Resources</p>
<ul>
<li> <p>Shownotes - <a href="https://abetterworkday.com/podcast/episode-55" rel="nofollow">https://abetterworkday.com/podcast/episode-56</a></p> </li>
</ul>
<p>Get In Touch</p>
<p>Visit our website <a href="https://abetterworkday.com/" rel="nofollow">abetterworkday.com/</a></p>
<p>Email us at podcast@abetterworkday.com</p>
<p>Connect with Niamh on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nbrady/" rel="nofollow">LinkedIn</a></p>
<p>Subscribe to the Better Workday <a href="https://forms.abetterworkday.com/fourth-friday-newsletter" rel="nofollow">Newsletter</a></p>
<p>Credits Host: Niamh Moynihan</p>
<p>Co-Producer: Tricia Brady</p>
<p>Music: <a href="https://youtu.be/jauEq-m9ytk?si=6VBv5USvTc4IMl9w" rel="nofollow">The Dagenham Yanks</a></p>
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EP 55 | Defining Success at Work
6 min 36 sec
<p>What does success mean to you? And has it changed recently? These are the questions I encourage you to ask yourself as you listen to this week's episode of The Better Workday Podcast. I reflect on how my limited definition of success held me back in my early career and share a practical self-reflection exercise to help you redefine your version of success.</p>
<p>Related Resources</p>
<ul>
<li> <p>Shownotes - <a href="https://abetterworkday.com/podcast/urgent-people-urgent-tasks-episode-54" rel="nofollow">https://abetterworkday.com/podcast/episode-55</a> </p> </li>
</ul>
<p>Get In Touch</p>
<p>Visit our website <a href="https://abetterworkday.com/" rel="nofollow">abetterworkday.com/</a></p>
<p>Email us at podcast@abetterworkday.com</p>
<p>Connect with Niamh on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nbrady/" rel="nofollow">LinkedIn</a></p>
<p>Subscribe to the Better Workday <a href="https://forms.abetterworkday.com/fourth-friday-newsletter" rel="nofollow">Newsletter</a></p>
<p>Credits Host: Niamh Moynihan</p>
<p>Co-Producer: Tricia Brady</p>
<p>Music: <a href="https://youtu.be/jauEq-m9ytk?si=6VBv5USvTc4IMl9w" rel="nofollow">The Dagenham Yanks</a></p>
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EP 54 | Urgent People vs. Urgent Tasks
8 min 50 sec
<p>In this episode, I discuss the difference between urgent people and urgent tasks. Learning how to separate the feeling of urgency from real deadlines can reduce unnecessary stress and overwork, and allow you to focus what's important.</p>
<p>Related Resources</p>
<ul>
<li> <p>Shownotes - <a href="https://abetterworkday.com/podcast/urgent-people-urgent-tasks-episode-54" rel="nofollow">https://abetterworkday.com/podcast/urgent-people-urgent-tasks-episode-54</a> </p> </li>
</ul>
<p>Get In Touch</p>
<p>Visit our website <a href="https://abetterworkday.com/" rel="nofollow">abetterworkday.com/</a></p>
<p>Email us at podcast@abetterworkday.com</p>
<p>Connect with Niamh on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nbrady/" rel="nofollow">LinkedIn</a></p>
<p>Subscribe to the Better Workday <a href="https://forms.abetterworkday.com/fourth-friday-newsletter" rel="nofollow">Newsletter</a></p>
<p>Credits Host: Niamh Moynihan</p>
<p>Co-Producer: Tricia Brady</p>
<p>Music: <a href="https://youtu.be/jauEq-m9ytk?si=6VBv5USvTc4IMl9w" rel="nofollow">The Dagenham Yanks</a></p>Play episode
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EP 53 | Lessons from "Attention Span" by Gloria Mark
8 min 41 sec
<p>In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh reviews Attention Span by Gloria Mark, a must-read for anyone feeling distracted or overwhelmed at work. She shares her top practical takeaways from the book, explores how you can reclaim control over your attention, and reveals the insightful advice Gloria personally shared about mastering our habits of focus. </p>
<p>Related Resources</p>
<ul>
<li> <p>Attention Span by Gloria Mark - <a href="https://amzn.to/4ixhdvV" rel="nofollow">https://amzn.to/4ixhdvV</a></p> </li>
<li> <p>Shownotes - <a href="https://abetterworkday.com/podcast/lessons-from-attention-span-episode-53" rel="nofollow">https://abetterworkday.com/podcast/lessons-from-attention-span-episode-53</a> </p> </li>
</ul>
<p>Get In Touch</p>
<p>Visit our website <a href="https://abetterworkday.com/" rel="nofollow">abetterworkday.com/</a></p>
<p>Email us at podcast@abetterworkday.com</p>
<p>Connect with Niamh on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nbrady/" rel="nofollow">LinkedIn</a></p>
<p>Subscribe to the Better Workday <a href="https://forms.abetterworkday.com/fourth-friday-newsletter" rel="nofollow">Newsletter</a></p>
<p>Credits Host: Niamh Moynihan</p>
<p>Co-Producer: Tricia Brady</p>
<p>Music: <a href="https://youtu.be/jauEq-m9ytk?si=6VBv5USvTc4IMl9w" rel="nofollow">The Dagenham Yanks</a></p>Play episode
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