Habbi and Hailley talk about how they set up their intention for a whole year and then how they keep it present in their daily lives. Routines play a big part, and spoiler alert – it involves their Notion Daily Journals. Full shownotes at: https://www.makework.work/48

The theme of this episode is 'Shark Summer' or 'Work Christmas,' i.e. that time when it's the busiest time of year. Habbi and Hailley ask if work can be under control when the workload is completely out of control? Get show notes: makework.work/47 00:00:45 Habbi's Shark Week – Iceland Airwaves It's Habbi's busiest week of the year, Iceland Airwaves…

A listener question sets up a discussion on electronic distractions, our work stations, and staying accountable during work. It leads to a philosophical conversation about setting up an intentional work-day and how they play to their strengths when planning their days. Time stamps 00:00:20 Processing styles 00:22:50 Follow up 00:25:34 Setting up an…

In this episode, the two co-hosts break down a listener-recommended book — Life Admin. It leads to an exploration of if pleasure can be found in doing admin and taking stock of different types of admin. We swear — it’s not as boring as it sounds. Time stamps 00:00:24 Follow up 00:05:42 Life Admin book 00:47:46 Life Admin session 01:12:45 Memo & Sho…

The two co-hosts dive deep into their planning for the year including an overview of their themes and goals as well as how they have it set up. They also share some fun news and highlight listener intentions for the rest of the year. Get show notes: makework.work/44 Timestamps: 00:00:21 New MakeWorkWork Website 00:03:03 Workflows 00:51:34 2023 Inte…

2022 is coming to an end, and Habbi and Hailley reflect on 2022 goals, themes, and favourites. 🎆 Thank you so much to everyone who has listened this year and stuck with MakeWorkWork through thick and thin. 💜 Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: https://www.makework.work/43 Timestamps: 00:00:30 Follow up 00:13:50 2022 Recap…

It’s a busy season for both Habbi and Hailley. The two hosts discuss how to strategize their workloads knowing it’s crunch time. As always, beverages are present – with a special festive edition from a listener! Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: makework.work Timestamps: 00:07:36 Catch-up 00:20:40 Follow-up 00:28:40 Cru…

Folders. Emails. Documents. Today’s episode is all about folder structure, unrequited email communications, asset management, and the general clutter of inboxes. It’s something we both have strong opinions about and is the basis for Habbi’s future political platform. Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: makework.work Times…

Habbi and Hailley check in with what’s been working for them recently and find out it’s all the things they already know about. They also discuss the difference between inner and outer discipline, setting up schedules, and check-lists. Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: makework.work Timestamps: 00:01:00: MWW live 00:18:…

In this episode, Hailley and Habbi reflect on a new era of their work lives that involves managing freelancers and team members, deciding on tools, and the struggles and benefits of connecting across the internet and in person. Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: makework.work Timestamps: 00:09:27 Scope of roles 00:20:29 …

Habbi reveals her new theme of the year and the impact this system has had for her. Hailley shares reflections around themes and what’s next for her in terms of yearly planning. Both of them are excited about a new system to help Marie Kondo your digital life. Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: makework.work Timestamps: …

Only a year after Hailley took the StrengthsFinder 2.0 test, Habbi finally did too! Both co-hosts review the results and reflect on yearly themes before closing out the show with a few MakeWorkWork highlights from 2021. Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: makework.work Timestamps: 00:00:45 Follow up 00:13:02 Strengths 00:…

Inspired by the Icelandic Jólabókaflóð, the release of new books in Iceland ahead of Christmas, this episode is a Christmas gift for MakeWorkWork listeners in the form of an episode that’s just about books. Hope you enjoy! Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: makework.work Timestamps: 00:01:46 Intro 00:18:05 Categories 00:…

Habbi and Hailley finally get to share a secret project they’ve been working on with someone they both admire, and a subject they haven’t had the chance to talk about for two years finally resurfaces...with templates! Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: makework.work Timestamps: 00:00:29 Follow up 00:30:06 Travel 01:19:44…

The two co-hosts follow up on imposter syndrome three years and 26 episodes later, talk about strengths and weaknesses, and generally advise against playing games where no one wins. Habbi appoints Hailley to a new position, and all Hailley wants is the whole world using meaningful measures of time. Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get…

The show is back on a real-time schedule! Habbi and Hailley share updates on their new roles in work and life, and it’s a perfect time to get into a theme update. Plus, an unexpected conversation about meal processes and a lot of assigned listener homework. Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: makework.work Timestamps: 00:…

Habbi and Hailley honour the updated show description in this thirty-third ever MakeWorkWork episode. As a nod to their very first one, they systematically go through the star players of their personal processes: calendar, task managers, notes, and of course, email. Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: makework.work Timest…

Habbi updates her personal brand and Hailley is weirdly passionate about it. They share what personal branding means to them along with general strategies and tactics. Plus, updates on Habbi’s local volcano and Hailley’s family leave. Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: makework.work Timestamps: 00:15:44 Follow up + a per…

Almost two years after Habbi and Hailley first shared their Enneagram types, the two hosts revisit the topic with a full episode on the impact the Enneagram has had on their personal and professional lives. In this episode, they share an overview of the Enneagram, talk through productivity advice based on your Enneagram, and answer listener questio…

In this Q&A extravaganza, Habbi and Hailley finally (!) answer listener questions and put some important follow up to rest. They answer questions on everything from distractions when working from home, the production of this show, and then there’s a surprising throwback involving early 2000s Icelandic pop stars. Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.…

It’s a new year and Habbi and Hailley reveal yearly themes for 2021. In addition to digging into their themes, they reflect on some big 2020 milestones for MakeWorkWork. The post office gets a well-deserved shout out, and completely unavoidably, Iceland gets a mention or two. Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: makework.w…

In this end of year episode, Habbi and Hailley have a follow-up extravaganza and share several new discoveries about Notion and email. They also wrap up 2020 by checking in on their themes of the year and end on a conversation on strengths and weaknesses. Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: makework.work Timestamps: 00:13…

After a few exciting updates about professional campaigns involving beverages and niche podcast industry fangirling, Habbi and Hailley get to the bottom of why time feels so weird in 2020, share their new work setups, and elaborate on a few changing work processes. Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: makework.work Timesta…

After a very stress-inducing start to the episode, Habbi and Hailley reflect on privilege and the importance of sending the elevator back down. Both co-hosts also share recent updates about work and launch the new MakeWorkWork bookshelf. This episode is packed with resources including books about racism and a list of incredible Black creators to fo…

Pandemic slowness is real. In this episode, Habbi and Hailley share their thoughts around creating new goals and adjusting expectations for existing goals and intentions in 2020. Habbi’s most hated emojis come up, along with murder mystery book recommendations and the closest the two hosts have ever been to a real argument. Subscribe for emails: ht…

Habbi and Hailley go over responses from the ramekin photos and review their pandemic home screens — who needs Google Maps anymore? Beverages come up, naturally. And in some big news, the first MakeWorkWork call for recorded questions from listeners goes out! Follow the instructions in the shownotes to submit a question for a future episode. Subscr…

In this episode, Habbi and Hailley check in on the new reality we’re all living in. They talk about what working from home looks like for them, how they are doing in the midst of the pandemic, and share several learning and music-related resources. Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: makework.work Timestamps: 00:13:15 Cur…

After some pretty serious and very mathematical follow up, Habbi and Hailley talk about their calendars, share books from last year, and reveal their 2020 themes. Other topics that come up include surprise parties and what the year looks like from one’s mind (wild!). Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: makework.work Times…

In this massive final episode of 2019, Habbi and Hailley tackle one of their favourite topics — the end of year. They reflect on yearly themes, share all their numbers and reveal a secret that they’ve kept for the past year. This episode is packed with stats, end of year favourites, and, of course, plans for 2020. Happy New Year, everyone! Subscrib…

After their respective two months of craziness, Habbi and Hailley discuss how much time they spend preparing to do the work and favourite email apps plus, there are a few things to set straight about an EDM concert and some Hogwarts quiz results. Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: makework.work Timestamps: 00:16:10 The B…

Habbi and Hailley dive into their first MakeWorkWork book club and discuss The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron. They also (for the first time) formally introduce themselves and share their work history. This episode was done in collaboration with ILYS. Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: www.makework.work Timestamps: 00:05:…

In the midst of a wild few months, the hosts record at an unusual time and place. Long-standing questions get answered, like what are Habbi's DailyDos and LinkedIn questions for Hailley. Finally, they explore the viral email sign-offs alignment chart from lawful good to chaotic evil. Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: ma…

The hosts check in on their yearly themes which stumbles them into a raw talk about the dark side of productivity apps. Oh, and Habbi got more airtime about music than probably ever before (finally). Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: makework.work Timestamps: 10:46 Follow up & book club update 50:35 Real talk about Todo…

In this longest ever MakeWorkWork episode, Habbi and Hailley reveal a long list of personality test results, with one particularly shocking and traumatizing answer. The hosts also finally discuss a book that’s been mentioned several times in the past, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck and chat about the merits of book clubs. Emails: http://eepurl…

After their trip to New York filled with rain, internet friends and bagels, Habbi and Hailley finally talk about a topic Hailley's been obsessed with for the past year: figuring out one’s Enneagram type. Also, there are multiple segues into tea and desserts. Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: makework.work Timestamps: 09…

Habbi and Hailley add to their phone setup conversation by discussing their widget screens. They also share a few strongly held opinions about daylight savings, time zones (and Fahrenheit). Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: makework.work Timestamps: 18:46 - Follow up 34:08 - Daylight savings and time zones 59:18 - Widge…

Addressing a big topic of conversation (and contention) from over the years for both co-hosts, in this episode Habbi and Hailley finally talk home screens. Learn all about how their phones are organized and tackle their daily-use apps from the obvious to the obscure. Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: makework.work Times…

After summarising their tech setups, Habbi and Hailley dive into a conversation about their themes for the year. A revelation around perfectionism and its relation to being goal-oriented ensues. Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: makework.work Timestamps: 2:38 Hailley’s new laptop 23:55 All of Habbi and Hailley’s work de…

Dubbed “the reading year of impressiveness” Habbi and Habbi discuss the last year in books, share several books that they’re reading, and even make a few non-book recommendations. Plus, there had to be a little follow up on email. Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: makework.work Timestamps: 04:00 - Podcasting anniversary…

We’re 10 episodes into MakeWorkWork and Habbi and Hailley are tackling a topic they both have a lot of opinions about, email. Everything from cold to warm email, plus intros and, of course, routines. This is an episode filled with the good, the bad and the ugly on email etiquette. Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: makew…

Last episode, Habbi and Hailley accidentally started talking about Impostor Syndrome so in this episode they face this massive topic head-on in an attempt to figure it out. Further, this episode is packed full of app-related drama, specifically for apps of the article-reading persuasion. Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes…

This episode is all about writing. The two hosts ponder the difficulties of writing plus share their processes and the tools they use. On top of it all, by the end of the show, there’s a personal breakthrough moment around books and reading. Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: makework.work Timestamps: 02:10 Follow up 09:…

Habbi and Hailley dissect a mind-blowing concept about thinking, principles, and algorithms. They also discuss reading goals, will you read more if you’re challenged or setting realistic expectations? Plus, they finally share the exciting salad principles that they’ve been searching for, for weeks. Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get…

From tumbleweed to audiobooks, this episode has Habbi and Hailley sharing how they are planning in 2018 and sharing their thoughts about journaling. In a surprise twist, Habbi has been sneakily doing something related to productivity and told no one. P.S.: If send them your personal processes, they’d melt. Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c7…

The end of a year has the MWW hosts reflecting on their (sometimes strange) New Year traditions as well as top reads of 2017 which includes everything from novels to cookbooks to self-improvement, to the angriest email Habbi has ever sent. Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: makework.work Timestamps: 13:30 Travel 18:00 Be…

We have a podcast that is live now! It's a little meta to talk about launching a creative project, on said creative project – but that's exactly what we're doing. Oh, and also whether notifications are a nuisance now, and if the continental United States can be crossed in two trips. Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: mak…

How do you make work work when you're not in your regular home? We discuss what counts as a real office, the importance of a routine – and somehow the zombie apocalypse gets a mention (at least it's not Harry Potter!) Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: makework.work Timestamps: 00:16 Follow up 18:55 Current locations for…

We break down Habbi's 84 point travel checklist (and she tells us her secret to glide through international security!) and we discuss how we segment social media between personal and professional – or don't. Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: makework.work Timestamps: 02:30: Packing and travel processes 24:50: Follow up …

In the first-ever MakeWorkWork episode, we compare and contrast task management apps, lists, and the merits of using a physical notebook. Hailley wants to know if anyone re-reads books, and turns out Habbi doesn't really – with a notable exception. Subscribe for emails: http://eepurl.com/c77nuf Get show notes: makework.work Mentioned during the sho…