
3 tools to stay focused, finish projects and feel calm, with Claire Emerson
About this episode
This week, Rachel and Lynne discuss essential strategies for enhancing freelance productivity with guest Claire Emerson. Claire, a freelance writer and project consultant, shares three key systems that can help you be more productive:
• personal kanban
• six-week project rounds
• structured journaling
She says these tools help freelancers manage tasks effectively, focus on personal projects, and reduce mental clutter.
Claire also highlights the importance of setting clear, actionable goals and why she loves analog tools to maintain productivity.
Connect with Claire through the following ways:
Flourish Newsletter: https://peopleloveprojects.com/
Free Course - Implement: https://peopleloveprojects.com/free-course/
Free Kanban Challenge: https://peopleloveprojects.com/free-kanban/
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Find Lynne www.lynnetestoni.com
Find Rachel www.rachelsmith.com.au
Rachel's List www.rachelslist.com.au
Thanks (as always) to our sponsors Rounded (www.rounded.com.au), an easy invoicing and accounting solution that helps freelancers run their businesses with confidence. Looking to take advantage of the discount for Rachel's List Gold Members? Email us at: [email protected] for the details.
Episode edited by Marker Creative Co www.markercreative.co
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