Practical Productivity: simple habits for busy humans

By Wayne Hedlund

Your inbox is full. Your calendar is fuller. And somehow, what really matters keeps getting pushed to "tomorrow."

Sound familiar? Yeah, nobody ever taught us how to handle this stuff. We just kept piling on tools, apps, and to-do lists, hoping one of them will finally make us feel caught up.

Practical Productivity is the conversational, no-fluff guide to getting your time, focus, and energy back. Written by leadership coach and consultant Wayne Hedlund, it skips the guru speak and gives you habits that actually fit into a real working life, whether you're an executive, a manager, a freelancer, a teacher, a nurse, or just someone trying to make it through Thursday.

Inside, you'll learn how to:

Plan your entire week in 30 minutes (the one habit that changes everything)Get clear on what you're really responsible for, and what to let goBlock time for the work that mattersOutsmart the distractions hijacking your attentionTriage your inboxes without losing your mindBuild energy habits that keep you sharp through the afternoon

Productivity isn't about doing more. It's about protecting your time, your energy, and your focus. This book offers simple, sustainable habits that work with your unique brand of you.

"Practical Productivity is an excellent resource for anyone who wants a straightforward, real-world approach to managing tasks, projects, and priorities more effectively." - Todd Cavanaugh, Owner, Project Management Pros

Wayne Hedlund has spent over two decades helping people work smarter, lead better, and stay sane in the process. He's a leadership coach and project management consultant who has trained teams of all sizes across a range of industries. Wayne holds a Master's in Organizational Leadership and a Bachelor's in Psychology, and lives in upstate New York with his wife Becky.

If you've been waiting for productivity advice that respects your time, your role, and your sanity, this is the book

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0H1RJJGKQ
• ISBN13: 9798196013379
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 245 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.6" x 6.0"