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2025 Recap: My Favorite Productivity Tips for Real Life

December 29, 2025 • Lisa Zawrotny • Episode 294

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While every year asks so much of us, it seems 2025 has asked us to stretch and adapt more than usual. We’ve had to keep showing up even when things felt uncertain and just downright exhausting. That’s why throughout the year, I’ve encouraged you to rethink what productivity looks like. Because when life is happening in real time, adding more pressure to be productive is a fast track to burnout.

As I reflect on the conversations we had on the podcast this year, what stands out most isn’t any single tip or tool; it’s that we talked about productivity in a way that honors real life. That’s why in episode 294 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, I am recapping these conversations by sharing my favorite productivity tips for real life.

Key takeaways:

Your nervous system is part of your productivity system.
Systems matter more than motivation or willpower.
Doing less is often the most productive move.
Shame is the biggest productivity block.
Presence matters more than output.
Small, supportive steps create real change.

As you head into the new year, I want you to remember that you don’t need to do more to be successful; you need systems that honor who you are.

You can find all of the supporting episodes in the 2025 Recap Episodes Playlist.

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2025 Recap Episodes Playlist

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