Why I Was Wrong About Productivity (This One Thing Changed How I Run My Entire Business)

You're ticking off your to-do list, working harder than ever, but something feels... off. You're going to bed exhausted, not energised. You're losing that spark that made you start your business in the first place. Sound familiar?

In this short but powerful episode, I'm sharing the exact tool I use to make sure I stay absolutely in love with my business – the Energy Matrix. This simple framework helps you identify which tasks are lighting you up and which ones are slowly draining your passion (and your profits).

If you've ever found yourself cleaning toilets or organising drawers just to avoid certain business tasks, this episode is for you. Let's get you back to spending your days doing what actually fills your cup.

What You'll Learn

• The three energy categories every business task falls into (and why this matters more than your to-do list)
• How to identify your "sweet spot" tasks that make you money AND bring you joy
• Why you might be spending 80% of your time in the wrong energy zone
• The quick exercise that'll show you exactly which task to eliminate this week
• Real solutions for those necessary-but-painful tasks (like bookkeeping) that drain your battery
• How to stop procrastinating on the tasks that actually grow your business
• The dangerous time trap that feels good but isn't moving you forward

Resources Mentioned

• Xero Accounting Software – Make bookkeeping painless with automation https://xero5440.partnerlinks.io/Episode16

One Action to Take This Week

Identify the ONE task that's consuming the most of your time for the least amount of income. Ask yourself: What would happen if I stopped doing it entirely? You have permission to eliminate, delegate, or systematise any task that's draining your energy without moving your business forward.

Connect with Claire

This episode resonated with you? I'd love to hear which task you've identified as your biggest energy drain and what you're going to do about it!

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About The Simplified CEO Podcast

The Simplified CEO is for ambitious female entrepreneurs who've built successful 5-figure businesses but want to scale to 6 figures without sacrificing what matters most. If you're tired of the hustle culture and ready to build a business that enhances your life rather than consuming it, you're in exactly the right place.

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Sponsor

This episode is proudly sponsored by Xero Accounting Software. If bookkeeping is draining your battery (and let's be honest, it probably is), Xero's automation features make the process so much easier. There's so much built-in automation that you just get the information in there and it does the majority of the work for you. Check out the special offer link here: https://xero5440.partnerlinks.io/Episode16