Ditch Busy
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Save time with repurposing
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's incredible how much time we can save with the simple act of repurposing: using existing content, templates, outlines, images, and tools. Tune in ...
Your Project and Event Planning Outline
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I had to jump on the mic today and share this outline with you because it has saved me on SO many different occasions... most recently with planning m...
Speaking on Stage, Plus a New Podcast!
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi friends! Today's episode is super special - I'm so excited to recap my first ever keynote talk at Podcast Movement 2021 PLUS introduce you to a bra...
Trip Planning Success!
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how some people take actual vacations - aka they DON'T work the entire time they're gone? I'm going to break down the exact steps I take...
Stop Thinking "All or Nothing"
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
"Too often, we fall into an all-or-nothing cycle with our habits. The problem is not slipping up; the problem is thinking that if you can't do somethi...
This is Killing Your Productivity
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Make this one simple shift the next time you go to schedule something and it will create a HUGE impact on your productivity.
Reflection: Questions to Ask Yourself
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The fastest way to improve? Reflect. Here are the questions I ask myself - borrow them, or make up your own!
Guilt, Happiness, and Awareness
31 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about emotions - mainly the feelings of guilt, happiness, and gratitude - and how awareness plays a critical role on our journey.
Exciting Updates from EOFire HQ!
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a minute, but I'm SO excited to be back on the mic sharing 2 massive updates with you. One of them might involve a ring, and the other mi...
Stop Thinking You're Bad at Time Management (Thing 10)
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is Episode 10 of our 10 Episode series, where we're breaking down ONE thing you must stop in order to achieve time freedom. Thing 10: Stop Thinki...
Stop Trying to do Everything (Thing 9)
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is Episode 9 in our 10 Episode series, where we're breaking down ONE thing you must stop in order to achieve time freedom. Thing 9: Stop Trying t...
Stop Pushing Your Boundaries (Thing 8)
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is Episode 8 in our 10 Episode series, where we're breaking down ONE thing you must stop in order to achieve time freedom. Thing 8: Stop Pushing ...
Stop Committing to Things Without Adding Them to Your Calendar (Thing 7)
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is Episode 7 in our 10 Episode series, where we're breaking down ONE thing you must stop in order to achieve time freedom. Thing 7: Stop Committi...
Stop Pushing Your To-do's Without Reprioritizing (Thing 6)
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is Episode 6 in our 10 Episode series, where we're breaking down ONE thing you must stop in order to achieve time freedom. Thing 6: Stop Pushing ...
Stop Saying Yes to Everything (Thing 5)
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is Episode 5 in our 10 Episode series, where we're breaking down ONE thing you must stop in order to achieve time freedom. Thing 5: Stop Saying Y...
Stop Stressing the Small Stuff (Thing 4)
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is Episode 4 in our 10 Episode series, where we're breaking down ONE thing you must stop in order to achieve time freedom. Thing 4: Stop Stressin...
Stop Multitasking (Thing 3)
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is Episode 3 in our 10 Episode series, where we're breaking down ONE thing you must stop in order to achieve time freedom. Thing 3: Stop Multitas...
Stop Overbooking Yourself (Thing 2)
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is Episode 2 in our 10 Episode series, where we're breaking down ONE thing you must stop in order to achieve time freedom. Thing 2: Stop Overbo...
Stop Saying "I'm So Busy" (Thing 1)
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is Episode 1 in our 10 Episode series, where we're breaking down ONE thing you must stop in order to achieve time freedom. Thing 1: Stop Saying "...
Welcome to Season 3: 10 Things You Must Stop in Order to Achieve Time Freedom
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Season 3, our final season of the Ditch Busy podcast. Over the next 10 episodes we are going to be diving into 10 things (one per episode) ...
What To Do If You Have Too Many Thoughts Swirling Inside Your Head
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you have too many thoughts swirling around inside your head, or a really hard time pulling specifically what you're working on out of t...
How to Leverage TextExpander
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You're using it - or you want to start using it - but you're still not convinced it'll save you THAT much time. Think again, friends. Let's dive into ...
3 Steps to Gain Back 1 Hour Every Day
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Time. It's our most precious resource, and I don't know a single human who doesn't want more of it. I can't offer you more than 24 hours in a day, but...
Help Me Help You!
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I have an ask today. I'd love your feedback on what Season 3 of Ditch Busy should focus on. Let's close out 2020 STRONG! Which would you like to learn...
What if I Don't Like Planning Ahead?
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I get it - structure and scheduling isn't for everyone. But you can practice spontaneity and be creative AND also plan ahead for maximum productivity ...
How do I Become a Better Planner?
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You know it needs to happen, you're just not sure where to start. And if you're not used to planning ahead, it's not a super simple skill to pick up. ...
How to Determine the Amount of Time to Give Each Task
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder whether your house work, personal time, family time, and business time should be getting "equal parts" of your attention? How do you deter...
Creating Bookmarks to Save Time
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What are bookmarks? And how on earth could they ever save you enough time to really matter? That's what we're diving into on today's episode. Mentione...
The Power of Clearing Your Calendar - and How To Do It
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever look at your calendar and wonder how the heck you managed to schedule SO MANY THINGS!? That was me, yesterday. Today we're talking about the powe...
Self Control and Time Management
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to properly managing your time, there's nothing MORE important than practicing self control. Without self control, shiny objects, distra...
How to Identify and Cut What Doesn't Serve You
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are probably any number of activities or tasks you do on a daily or weekly basis that aren't much fun. Every time you go to do them you wish you...
Defining What Freedom Means for You
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You've heard it all before: lifestyle, financial, location, time… they're all types or genres of freedom we all want. But have you ever stopped to c...
Focus on YOU
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How many times have you been derailed, spiraled, or went from being in a happy and loving mood to a terrible one because of someone else's thoughts, a...
Ask Yourself These Questions Everyday for Maximum Productivity
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You're all about developing great habits, but what are great habits made of? It might be certain steps, actions - or it could even be a series of ques...
My Systems Workflow
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest things that holds us back from creating systems in our business and life is not knowing how to hand things off. What does it look l...
How Accountability Helps You Save Time
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You know accountability can be powerful in helping you stay on track and get to the achievement of your goal, but what about all the time it ends up s...
What Would This Look Like if it Were Easy?
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
All too often we waste time spinning our wheels over-complicating things that - at their core - are really quite simple. What would happen if next tim...
The Impact of Planning Realistically
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You're at that breaking point - AGAIN. Somehow you've managed to overbook yourself - AGAIN. I can almost guarantee you it's a result of you NOT planni...
What if the Situation IS the Problem?
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A few episodes back we walked through the steps of what it looks like to do an emotional check in, and today I'm going to be answering a listener ques...
Being Busy = Being Productive. FALSE!
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let me guess - even after you've gotten super strict with your "yes's" and you're killing the game when it comes to honoring your time and NOT overboo...
A 2 Hour Per Day Podcast Production Schedule
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You've combed through your schedule, and you've identified that you have 2 hours per day, 5 days a week to dedicate to producing your podcast. How do ...
A 10 Hour Per Month Marketing Schedule
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You've combed through your schedule, and you've identified that you have 10 hours per month to dedicate to marketing and promoting your podcast in ord...
How to Identify the "Next Right Step" to Take
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You know you need to do something but you're not quite sure what the "right something" is. How do you identify the next right step? That's what I'm go...
Mindset Check
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every now and then it is a great practice to do a little mindset check on yourself. Sometimes we can let fear, doubt and the imposter syndrome get us ...
Doing Emotional Check-ins
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We don't realize the impact and emotional toll time management can have on us. The stress, overwhelm, feeling like we aren't good enough / can't do en...
How to go From Frantic to Free
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Are you willing to put in the work required to go from frantic to free? Tune in to hear how... Mentioned in this episode: Stress, Overwhelm, and Con...
How Do You Want to Look Back on the Last 12 Months?
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Next time you're struggling for that focus, for a reason to keep going, for motivation to get to the next level, ask yourself "How do I want to look b...
Planning Your Overall Marketing Strategy
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Planning and visualizing your overall strategy - where do you start? How do you figure out how the different aspects and offerings in your business fi...
Preparing For Your Next Speaking Engagement
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You've been asked to speak on a summit, a podcast, or at a live event - AWESOME! But how do you actually prepare in an effective and time-conscious wa...
How You're Subconsciously Sabotaging Your Success
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why do we do this to ourselves? We KNOW deep down we're capable of anything - that what we truly want in life CAN be ours. But because we don't even s...
The 5 Things Standing Between You and Your Dream Life
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You know exactly what you want your dream life to look like, but it's just not happening. I'm about to share the 5 things standing in your way. Exclus...
Finding a Routine Even When Things Aren't "Normal"
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Just because something in your life has changed doesn't mean you can't still find an effective routine to help you stay focused and on track. Exclusiv...
Stress, Overwhelm and Constant To-Do's
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought to yourself: "When will it ever end?" The daily stress, overwhelm, and constant to-do's is wearing on you, and you don't know ho...
My Ideas Are Larger Than My Time - Help!
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you overbook yourself?... Like every day? "My ideas are larger than my time. I just write down too much on my daily schedule and then f...
Have Too Much To Do? Strategic Overload Solutions
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There is always so much to accomplish. Can you share some strategic overload solutions? Yes, I can! Tune in to hear my take, including a very strategi...
Knowing What Type of Business You Want to Run
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The clearer you are about what you want and where you want to go, the more time you'll save and the faster you'll get there. So if you haven't stopped...
My Team Management Workflow
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm a people person, I love community, and project management is one of my favorite things ever. But when I became a team manager here at Entrepreneur...
My Podcast Workflow
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Creating, launching, and growing a podcast is no joke. The time investment is big - but so are the rewards. Today I'm sharing my podcast workflow - st...
My Content Creation Workflow - Part 2
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You want more readers, more listeners, more emails, more engagement, more customers… but you don't have a workflow that helps you create the content...
My Content Creation Workflow - Part 1
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You want more readers, more listeners, more emails, more engagement, more customers… but you don't have a workflow that helps you create the content...
How to Evaluate Opportunities by Understanding Your Time Commitment
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Great opportunity, or an unrealistic time commitment? Sometimes opportunities present themselves that are fully worth the time commitment required to ...
How to Identify and Ditch Shiny Objects
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Shiny objects are EVERYWHERE; it's not a matter of IF you'll have to resist them, only a matter of WHEN. Here's how to identify - and ditch - those sh...
Ditch Busy: How to Make Overwhelm a Thing of the Past
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ditch Busy was born through my passion for helping you experience TIME FREEDOM - for helping you take back control of your time - not just in your bus...
My Evening Sweep in Real Time
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hearing something or consuming an idea for the first time makes it seem pretty straightforward and simple. But then when you actually go to implement ...
My Morning Sweep in Real Time
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hearing something or consuming an idea for the first time makes it seem pretty straightforward and simple. But then when you actually go to implement ...
What Your Actions Say About Your Priorities
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today I'm going to share a question that stopped me in my tracks from James Clear: "If someone could only see my actions and not hear my words, what w...
3 Steps to Work-Life Balance (How to Feel Fulfilled in Every Area of Life)
18 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I know, I know - everyone has their own thoughts about work-life balance, and whether that's even a thing. Regardless of your take on it, I'm about to...
Do This to Increase Your Productivity
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Not sure what steps to take to increase your productivity? You might not consider yourself "good" at time management, but there are ways to make daily...
Here's What I Know For Sure
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We're barely halfway through the year, and so far 2020 has brought with it a lot of pain, fear, unrest, anger, and more - and on many fronts. From COV...
How to Complete Your To Do List Every Day
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sick of your to-do list constantly growing? What if you had a set of steps to guarantee that you accomplish your full to-do list every single day? I'm...
How to Get Rid of Overwhelm
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Overwhelm pops up in many areas of our lives at different times, but no matter how it rears its ugly head, there is a set of steps you can take to get...
Why You Should be Timing Your Tasks
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Timing your tasks will not only hold you accountable, it'll show you a real-time measurement of how your managing your time. Let's dive into why this ...
What it Means to Ditch Busy
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe you're tuning into this podcast for the first time and wondering "what does it really mean to 'ditch busy'?" Let's break it down! Exclusive Cont...
My Delegation Workflow
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You have something you want to delegate, but you're not really sure how exactly to do that because there are so many exceptions to the rules and consi...
My Focus Workflow
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for FOCUS. You have the one task you know you should be working on right now, but suddenly anything and everything seems like more fun, or m...
My Social Media Workflow
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You want more followers, more engagement, more likes and more shares… but you don't have a workflow that helps you effectively run your social media...
Action Reveals Answers
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Perfectionist? No… not you! You never overthink stuff, and you're really good at just putting stuff out there to get feedback… Ummm, is this actua...
Where Your Attention Goes, Energy Flows
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Robbins preaches it all the time: where your attention and focus go, your energy flows. You are the one creating more of whatever you're thinking...
Time Management 101
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The easiest way to take back control of your time right now is to understand how you're spending it. If you feel overwhelmed, then I can guarantee you...
Your Relationship With Time Management
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ditch Busy launched with a series of 8 episodes all focused on the importance of your relationship with time management. Today's episode is a compilat...
My Email Workflow
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You're sick and tired of it - that's it! NO MORE spending countless hours in your email inbox only to end your day feeling way under-accomplished and ...
My "Shut it Down" Workflow
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling stressed because your business and life are starting to feel like one in the same - like it's hard to tell when business gets shut down so you...
How to Organize Your Computer Files
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What do your filing cabinets and your computer have in common? Hmmmm… They both have a mess of folders and files that are all over the place and har...
Everything In Its Place
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Does it ever feel like you're banging your head up against the wall - repeating the same overwhelming and chaotic behavior day after day and never fee...
The Organizer: Organizing Your Bathroom Drawer
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I want to take a look in your bathroom… Ummm... sound weird? You're definitely going to want to hear this! I'm taking you inside my bathroom ...
How to Deal with Decision Fatigue
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It happens to the best of us… decision fatigue is real, and there's a simple way to make sure your most important decisions get the attention and th...
Context Switching: What Is It, and How to Avoid It
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The sneaky hours that are being wasted every week because of context switching… let's get those back! Mentioned in this episode: RescueTime RescueTi...
Batching for Maximum Productivity
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Batching? What the heck is batching? ...and why is Kate SO obsessed with it? Let me share, friends, because this is one of the best tips I've ever lea...
Working From Home: How to be Most Productive
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I totally get that for many, working from home equals chaos, too many choices, and endless distractions. That's why I'm breaking down 3 easy steps to ...
Approaching Burnout: What Are the Signs?
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Experiencing burnout isn't something anyone wants, but sometimes, our body decides for us. These are the signs you might be dangerously close to exper...
How to Properly Delegate
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have trouble delegating tasks in your business because you're a control freak? ...because you don't know how to delegate? ...because you don't have so...
How to Start Organizing - Even if You Haven't Before
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Not sure what organizing even looks like because you've never done it before? Ooohhhh do I have a treat for you! Exclusive Content & More @ DitchBusy....
How to be Present in Every Moment
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever notice those moments when you're floating around every place else BESIDES where you actually are? You're with your family, and all you can think ...
How to Structure Your Day for Maximum Productivity
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You might think that a structure for your day is like putting yourself in a box. I'm here to share how a structure can help you achieve all the freedo...
Questions to Ask Yourself to Confirm You're on Track
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know whether you're making progress on a daily basis? What questions can you ask yourself to ensure you're on track? I'm sharing it all in ...
"I Feel Guilty for Hiring Help"
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You don't want to spend $100 on a house cleaner, or get your groceries delivered because… well, you can do that on your own! But do you REALLY reali...
You Have 1 Hour of Free Time: What Do You Do First?
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You have exactly 1 hour of free time and absolutely zero clarity around how you should use it… what do you do first? Tune in to get a simple proce...
How to Determine What Stays and What Goes
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ahhhh yes - the tasks and projects you hold onto because you think you have to do them in order to be successful… or because you've already invested...
My Favorite Time Saving Tools
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm big on leveraging software and tools to help me save time, and in today's episode I'm sharing some of my favorite time saving tools! Exclusive Con...
Putting What You Know Now Into Practice
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Putting your perfect day into practice is all about starting to actually live it. I'm not talking about throwing caution to the wind, or ditching your...