How do you approach your day at work? Do you plan everything or do you work as you go? Donna McGeorge, author of The First 2 Hours - the book I’ve been raving about for some time now, might help you change the way you make use of the most valuable hours of your day. 

Her book is life-changing and it has definitely made a big impact in my life personally and professionally. Donna’s wonderful tips will help you power through your day with efficiency and avoid productivity traps. If you are wanting to improve your days and increase your productivity, then listening to this episode is a total must!

Episode highlights:
Donna’s motivation behind writing her book, The First 2 Hours, and what it’s all about.
The reason behind the title of her book.
The core activities you need to do in the first 2 hours of your day.
Being reactive in the next 2 hours.
People’s lunch habits.
Focusing on low impact, low intensity work in the 3rd 2 hours.
The things you can do in the last 2 hours of your day.
Donna’s theory on meetings
The study behind the 25-minute meeting.
Applying the pomodoro technique in her everyday life.
Using post it notes for visual planning.
Suggestions for busy self-employed people regarding their energy time and tasks.

Useful Links

Donna McGeorge Website

Donna McGeorge Facebook Page

Donna McGeorge Twitter

Donna McGeorge YouTube

Donna McGeorge LinkedIn

Donna McGeorge Books - The First 2 Hours & 25-Minute Meeting

The 25-Minute Meeting Facebook Page

Books Mentioned:

Francesco Cirillo - The Pomodoro Technique

James Clear - Atomic Habits 

Charles Duhigg - The Power of Habit

Dr Jason Fox - The Game Changer

Jim Benson - Personal Kanban

Nacre Links: 

Website

LinkedIn

Twitter

Facebook

Instagram

Pinterest

How do you approach your day at work? Do you plan everything or do you work as you go? Donna McGeorge, author of The First 2 Hours - the book I&rsquo;ve been raving about for some time now, might help you change the way you make use of the most valuable hours of your day.&nbsp;
Her book is life-changing and it has definitely made a big impact in my life personally and professionally. Donna&rsquo;s wonderful tips will help you power through your day with efficiency and avoid productivity traps. If you are wanting to improve your days and increase your productivity, then listening to this episode is a total must!
Episode highlights:
<ul>
<li>Donna&rsquo;s motivation behind writing her book, The First 2 Hours, and what it&rsquo;s all about.</li>
<li>The reason behind the title of her book.</li>
<li>The core activities you need to do in the first 2 hours of your day.</li>
<li>Being reactive in the next 2 hours.</li>
<li>People&rsquo;s lunch habits.</li>
<li>Focusing on low impact, low intensity work in the 3rd 2 hours.</li>
<li>The things you can do in the last 2 hours of your day.</li>
<li>Donna&rsquo;s theory on meetings</li>
<li>The study behind the 25-minute meeting.</li>
<li>Applying the pomodoro technique in her everyday life.</li>
<li>Using post it notes for visual planning.</li>
<li>Suggestions for busy self-employed people regarding their energy time and tasks.</li>
</ul>
Useful Links
<a href="https://donnamcgeorge.com/">Donna McGeorge Website</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/makingworkwork/">Donna McGeorge Facebook Page</a>
<a href="https://twitter.com/donnamcgeorge">Donna McGeorge Twitter</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dmcgeorge/">Donna McGeorge YouTube</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnamcgeorge">Donna McGeorge LinkedIn</a>
<a href="https://donnamcgeorge.com/shop/books">Donna McGeorge Books - The First 2 Hours &amp; 25-Minute Meeting</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/the25minutemeeting/">The 25-Minute Meeting Facebook Page</a>
Books Mentioned:
<a href="https://francescocirillo.com/pages/pomodoro-technique">Francesco Cirillo - The Pomodoro Technique</a>
<a href="https://jamesclear.com/atomic-habits">James Clear - Atomic Habits&nbsp;</a>
<a href="https://charlesduhigg.com/the-power-of-habit/">Charles Duhigg - The Power of Habit</a>
<a href="https://www.drjasonfox.com/game-changer-book">Dr Jason Fox - The Game Changer</a>
<a href="http://personalkanban.com/pk/about-us/team/jim-benson/">Jim Benson - Personal Kanban</a><a href="http://twitter.com/GENETICEPILEPSY"></a>
<a href="https://www.karenfinnin.com"></a>Nacre Links:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.nacre.com.au/">Website</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathylove/">LinkedIn</a>
<a href="https://twitter.com/NacreConsulting">Twitter</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/nacreconsulting">Facebook</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nacre_consulting/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.pinterest.com.au/cathyl3235/">Pinterest</a>

Cathy Love is finally recording and producing The Private Practice Made Perfect Podcast. Its specifically for paediatric allied health professionals, it’s going to be fun. She likes a chat.

Cathy will bring a broad range of energetic people to the conversation. The outstanding guest list includes; allied health business owners, digital marketing specialists, accountants, HR advisers, writers, virtual assistants, IT specialists, friends, social media guru’s, possibly family and other generous folk she hasn’t roped in yet.

It takes a village to run a private practice. Finally we gather the tribe, harness collective wisdom and elegantly deliver it all direct to your earbuds. The plan to is share up all our private practice stories, business know how, wins, challenges and pearls of wisdom. The episodes will be conversational, short, informative and practical. Apologies in advance, it’s highly likely that there will be humour and deviation from the topic.

…But we wish for even more.

Private Practice Made Perfect

Cathy Love is finally recording and producing The Private Practice Made Perfect Podcast. Its specifically for allied health professionals, it’s going to be fun. She likes a chat. Cathy will bring a broad range of energetic people to the conversation. The outstanding guest list includes; allied health business owners, digital marketing specialists, accountants, HR advisers, writers, virtual assistants, IT specialists, friends, social media guru’s, possibly family and other generous folk she hasn’t roped in yet. It takes a village to run a private practice. Finally we gather the tribe, harness collective wisdom and elegantly deliver it all direct to your earbuds. The plan to is share up all our private practice stories, business know how, wins, challenges and pearls of wisdom. The episodes will be conversational, short, informative and practical. Apologies in advance, it’s highly likely that there will be humour and deviation from the topic. …But we wish for even more.

Cathy Love is finally recording and producing The Private Practice Made Perfect Podcast. Its specifically for allied health professionals, it&rsquo;s going to be fun. She likes a chat. Cathy will bring a broad range of energetic people to the conversation. The outstanding guest list includes; allied health business owners, digital marketing specialists, accountants, HR advisers, writers, virtual assistants, IT specialists, friends, social media guru&rsquo;s, possibly family and other generous folk she hasn&rsquo;t roped in yet. It takes a village to run a private practice. Finally we gather the tribe, harness collective wisdom and elegantly deliver it all direct to your earbuds. The plan to is share up all our private practice stories, business know how, wins, challenges and pearls of wisdom. The episodes will be conversational, short, informative and practical. Apologies in advance, it&rsquo;s highly likely that there will be humour and deviation from the topic. &hellip;But we wish for even more.