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Take15 - Helen Ebdon Take15 Program :
Time Management, Productivity

Your phone is a toaster.Stay with me here.In the Take15 workshops, I hold up my phone and ask the room: "What is this?”T...
01/07/2026

Your phone is a toaster.

Stay with me here.

In the Take15 workshops, I hold up my phone and ask the room: "What is this?”

They say, β€œIt’s a mobile phone.”
I say, β€œNope. It's a tool.”

A toaster is a tool.

Every morning you take the toaster out of the cupboard, you make toast, and then you put it back in the cupboard.

You don't carry your toaster around in your hip pocket all day. You don't check it every five minutes. You don't let it interrupt your meetings.

So why are you doing that with your phone?

Technology is meant to serve us, not the other way around.
And when we let it run the show, we get hijacked.

Our attention gets pulled in a hundred directions, and most importantly our work and mental health suffers.

One of the simplest shifts you can make for your productivity?

Treat your phone like a tool. Pick it up with intention. Put it down when you're done.

Put the toaster back in the cupboard.
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Getting ready to send out the Take15 Starter Packs for the next Take15, starting on 30th October. Preparing the packs to...
21/10/2024

Getting ready to send out the Take15 Starter Packs for the next Take15, starting on 30th October. Preparing the packs to send out is always exciting, as I get to share Take15 with another group of people. Yay!

21/10/2024

My last few days have been crazy busy!

I've been preparing for two Take15 workshops, searching for venues for a client's planning day, sessions with my business coaching clients, and handling my daily tasks. My mind's been like a browser with 100 tabs open! πŸ˜… It's been non-stop.

And yet ... these last few days, Take15 has been a lifesaver. I can't imagine feeling as calm as I do without it. Take15 has been a blessing.

Here's my morning process with Take15.
Every morning before I start work, I do my 15-minute Take15 practice (see below what a typical day has looked like recently). Yes, all of that is in my head at one time!

After completing Steps 2 and 3, I do a massive brain dump, a mind map of everything that's screaming in my head that needs attention. Everything goes on paper - work stuff, emails, personal errands, even what's for dinner (because, let's be honest, ignoring the 'life stuff' only comes back to bite you later! πŸ™„)

Then I do something that totally changes the game for me: I look at my actual available time for the day. Meetings? Travel time? That all gets subtracted first.

What's left is my REAL working time.
From there, I pick what needs to happen on that day and decide what can wait. In other words, I force myself to choose. Every day, I select my tasks based on what I can do in my available time, rather than what I pretend I can do.

No more impossible to-do lists!
The relief of sitting down, ready to work through my action steps, is so satisfying. It's not about trying to squeeze in everything under the sun - it's about being realistic and actually getting stuff done. I'm not working with a to-do list of tasks I know I'll never get to. This is different. I've chosen what I can do within the time I have available, and I know I will do it. It's magic. ✨

That's how I approach my daily tasks and it's been life-changing. I want you to experience this, too. When you stop overwhelming yourself with endless to-dos and start working with a system that actually fits your life, everything shifts. It's not just about getting more done – it's about feeling in control and ending each day knowing you've made real progress.

Don't miss out on the next Take15.
PM for more info.

15/10/2024

I know that life can sometimes get in the way of maintaining good habits, even those as valuable as Take15.

Our days are full of distractions: phones constantly beeping, emails piling up, and social media that never ends. It's enough to make anyone feel crazy!

I don't use Take15 every single day. But I know how much it can help me get things done. For example, yesterday, my head was swimming with everything I needed to do. I paused, did Take15, and it was like someone had turned on a light in my brain. I tackled my tasks, felt more in control and got heaps done.

The relief was real (it always is), and it's even given me a head start to today's work.

Last Chance for 2024
Sign up for your last chance to master the Take15 method before the new year begins. Treat yourself to increased productivity and start the new year right with Take15!

07/10/2024

Take15 is not about forcing you to find more hours in your day or making your life harder. It doesn't conform to the idea of hustle culture. It's not about working 24/7.

It's about working effectively within your 'available time'β€”whether that's an hour a day because you are breastfeeding a baby or have meetings back-to-back and only have three hours.

My question is always, how can you use that time effectively? Would you rather spend three focused hours on a project or waste twice as much time with little to show?

The objective of Take15 is to help you use your time effectively.

If you leave your office at the end of the day, excited to return the next because you've used your time effectively, you know the Take15 method has achieved its purpose.

07/10/2024

Not Everything Needs Your Immediate Attention

Did you know? Every time you are interrupted, it takes 23 minutes to get back on track if the interruption isn't related to what you're working on.

It's not just about lost time - it's lost money too! Let's break it down:
3 distractions a day = 69 minutes lost
At $100/hour, that's over $500 wasted per week!

That seems extraordinary, but think about it - how many times a day are you distracted? Is it more than three?

This is where Take15 really shines. It helps you quickly refocus after interruptions, reduces downtime between tasks, and gets you back on track faster. The result? Less time wasted, more work done, and more money in your pocket!

Next time something threatens to derail your focus, ask yourself:
Is this genuinely urgent?
Is it a top priority?
Can it wait until later?

Don't let distractions control your day. With Take15, you'll master the art of staying focused on what really matters.

Kickstart your morning with Take15.It's like a power nap for your mind, quick, refreshing and incredibly effective.Ready...
03/10/2024

Kickstart your morning with Take15.
It's like a power nap for your mind, quick, refreshing and incredibly effective.
Ready to unlock your best day ever?

Connect here for more information.
https://helenebdon.lpages.co/take15

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Dates for the 'LAST Take15 for 2024' to be announced soon.Don't miss out.Kick-start your year and your morning with Take...
02/10/2024

Dates for the 'LAST Take15 for 2024' to be announced soon.

Don't miss out.

Kick-start your year and your morning with Take15!

What would you be willing to pay for a system that:- Minimizes your distractions- Strengthens your personal accountabili...
30/09/2024

What would you be willing to pay for a system that:
- Minimizes your distractions
- Strengthens your personal accountability
- Takes control of your day
- Easily prioritizes tasks
- And ensures you meet your deadlines effectively
All while creating a structure that supports you in staying focused.

Priceless?
It does exist. It's called Take15.
Take15 is a unique 15-minute system that does all this and more.

Curious how this "wizardry" works?

See what others have said about their experience of Take15
πŸ‘‰ https://www.helenebdon.com.au/take-15-testimonials/
(Warning: may cause extreme productivity!)

"πŸŽ‰ Wow! The next Take15 event is officially SOLD OUT! πŸš€Who knew engineers would love Take15 and grab every spot for the ...
25/09/2024

"πŸŽ‰ Wow! The next Take15 event is officially SOLD OUT! πŸš€

Who knew engineers would love Take15 and grab every spot for the next Take15 starting Tuesday, October 22nd? I'm so excited to share Take15 with them.

If you missed out this time, don't worry.
New dates are coming soon. πŸ‘€

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