The 15- Minute Method: The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done

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Feeling overwhelmed Procrastinating, then frantically pushing to get everything done The good news is that healthy productivity is not about doing more. It's about doing more of what matters. Modern life has us feeling swamped, unsure how to move forward on goals and dreams while still managing the day-to-day. And then there are all those other things still on the list: the garage needs cleaning, those photos need organizing, and the emails, the emails, the emails . . .

Sam Bennett presents a radically simple idea: small actions, the kind you can do in 15 minutes, are enough to move the needle on your levels of joy and satisfaction -- and ultimately change your life. Sam guides you from overwhelm to accomplishment by showing you how to:

- let go of perfectionism, self-doubt, impostor syndrome, and other destructive patterns
- manage when life feels out of control due to health or family concerns
- break intimidating projects into a series of manageable tasks
- tactfully say no to extra work when people put you on the spot
- take a quarter of an hour a day for yourself to create new routines that support a balanced life

Reviews

"I gut-laughed. I cried. I learned life-changing things. This book will make you wildly productive, and more than that, it will magically transform your experience of being human."
-- Linda Sivertsen, New York Times bestselling coauthor and host of the Beautiful Writers Podcast

"Smart. Generous. Funny as hell. If you want to stop feeling like shit and actually get somewhere good in your life, this book is the guide to get you there. No airy-woo-woo here -- just a good, practical, real-life approach that takes into account the heartbreaks and roadblocks we all face from time to time. Don't be deceived by how simple The 15-Minute Method sounds, because it actually can change your life for the better."
-- Andrea Owen, author of How to Stop Feeling Like Sh*t and podcast host

"Like a good talk with an old friend, Sam Bennett's book is wise, wide-reaching, and filled with hilarious asides. And unlike so many self-help books, this one is actually helpful."
-- Arielle Ford, author of The Soulmate Secret

"I've been coaching creative and performing artists for 35 years. When I ask new clients how much time they'd like to spend each day on the creative project we've been discussing, they almost always say, '20 minutes.' They pick this number for two reasons: 20 minutes seems doable, and they do not want to disappoint themselves by picking a larger number and failing. Sam Bennett knows this territory inside out. Her conviction that spending 15 minutes a day on something important to you can make a huge difference is spot-on. She guarantees it; I do, too. There's nothing like a doable daily practice to help you live your life purposes and get things done. Don't miss this book -- and maybe make reading it your daily 15-minute practice!"
-- Eric Maisel, author of Coaching the Artist Within and The Power of Daily Practice

Author Bio

Sam Bennett is a writer, speaker, creativity/productivity specialist, and author. Having spent most of her life working as a professional actor and improvisor, Sam brings her good humor and quick wit to all her work. Recently, she has leveraged down-to-earth teachings to become a top instructor on LinkedIn Learning with over a million learners worldwide.

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