We each come to life with a different set of priorities. What is important to me might not be important to you. Being aware of your own priorities is a first step toward meeting your goals and being more productive.

We each only get one chance at life. There are no practices or do-overs. In this video, Nicki will discuss the importance of making the most of each moment.

There are a lot of different things we can do with our time. In this video, Nicki will discuss how to value your time and evaluate those many options to optimize your decisions.

If you don’t know where you want to go, it’s hard to make progress toward getting there. This video will show you how to develop a crystal clear vision of your future.

In this video, you will learn how to write more effective goals using the SMART goal model. SMART goals are specific, measurable, achievable, results based and time bound.

In this video, Nicki will introduce her system of balancing and prioritizing goals. You will use your SELF plan to track and organize your SMART goals.

A goal without action is only a dream. In this video, Nicki will discuss how to turn your dreams into reality using step-by-step action plans to operationalize them.

Sometimes the biggest obstacle to productivity is deciding what to do first. Nicki will present the Eisenhower matrix in this video to demonstrate the difference between important and urgent tasks.

In this first video of module 2, Nicki will introduce the idea of a daily plan to keep track of your top priorities for the day.

Nicki will continue to discuss the importance of the daily plan and how to use it to improve your productivity in this video.

No, you don’t really have to eat a frog. In this video, Nicki will discuss the motivating power of completing difficult tasks early in the day.

In this video, Nicki will explain the increases in productivity which can be gained by completing short, simple tasks as they arise rather than putting them off.

A sense of urgency can improve our focus and efficiency. In this video, Nicki will discuss how to use timers to keep yourself focused and on schedule.

We each work differently. Work conditions which are ideal for one person may be distracting for another. In this video, Nicki will lead you through the process of determining how, when and where you work best.

In this last video of Module 2, Nicki will share several technology based tools which you can use to improve your productivity.

Knowing what motivates you is the first step toward maximizing your ability to complete difficult tasks in a timely manner. In this video, Nicki will guide you through determining what drives you and how to use it to motivate yourself to do the things you need to do to get the things you want.

Making sure that your vision for the future matches the values which matter most to you will help you to commit to your vision and to the tasks which need to be done to make your vision a reality. In this video, Nicki will discuss the idea of values and help you determine what yours are.

In this video, Nicki will discuss a variety of mindsets we can use to approach difficult tasks and motivate ourselves to complete them.

If you have big goals and a grand vision, the process of getting from here to there is going to be long and challenging. In this video, Nicki will discuss the value of enjoying the journey and seeing the value in the tasks which you need to complete on the way to your final destination.

We all make choices – all day, every day. In this video, Nicki will discuss the importance of recognizing the power you have over your choices and the need to make choices which support your priorities.

When we can take ownership of motivating ourselves rather than being driven by the demands and rules set for us by others, we become empowered to make wise decisions about how we spend our time and where we put our effort. In this video, Nicki will explain the difference between internal and external motivation and the importance of being able to motivate yourself.

In this last video of Module 3, Nicki will present a variety of motivating tips which you can use to help push yourself through your most challenging days.

Perhaps you have heard of athletes, artists or musicians achieving a state of flow. You can achieve this state too. In this video, Nicki will describe the qualities of a state of flow and explain its importance in every day life.

In this video, Nicki will explain how you can create a state of flow in your life.

The five principles of Reiki can help to ground you and focus your energy on what is important rather than allowing yourself to be caught up in the stresses of your day. In this video, Nicki will discuss the five principles of Reiki and how to apply them in your life.

In this final video of Module 4, Nicki will discuss a variety of techniques to help you increase your focus and more easily access a state of flow.

Resistance is equal to and in direction opposition of your desire to grow and change. In this video, Nicki will introduce the concept of resistance and why is it present and powerful in our lives.

Awareness of a problem is often the first step to solving it. In this video, Nicki will describe several common ways resistance manifests in our lives to help you recognize it when it impacts you.

In this video, Nicki will present a variety of techniques for dealing with and overcoming resistance when it stands between you and your goal.

We often make commitments to other people, to our educations and to our favorite causes, but how seriously do you take your commitments to yourself? In this video, Nicki will discuss the importance of integrity and keeping our word to others and to ourselves.

Sometimes we just need a quick re-direction to get us back to work after resistance has pulled us off course. In this video, Nicki will offer a list of positive affirmations which you can repeat to yourself when you are faced with resistance.

Our phones offer a whole host of tools which can help us learn and communicate. They are also a source of unlimited distractions which can prevent us from working in the most effective way possible. In this video, Nicki will discuss how you can avoid the distraction of technology when you need to be productive.

Our beliefs are our rulebook. We can’t, we should, we mustn’t. But what happens when our beliefs are limiting and untrue? In this video, Nicki will guide you through the process of evaluating your beliefs and determining if they are serving you or hindering you.

Fitting in to a new group, a new campus, or a new major can be tough when you feel like you just don’t deserve to be there and are afraid everyone else will know that you are an imposter. In this video, Nicki will describe imposter syndrome and give suggestions about what to do if you are experiencing it.

Stress is a natural, normal and healthy part of life which helps us to perform at our peak, until it gets out of control and we are unable to manage it. If you are feeling stressed, use this video to learn more about the stress response and what you can do to manage it.

It’s impossible to maintain a strong work ethic and high level of productivity if you can’t identify why you are doing what you are doing. In this video, Nicki will discuss the importance of having a vision and how it can help you be more productive.

The three interconnected habits of procrastination, wandering and multitasking interfere with our productivity and lead us to waste time. In this video, Nicki will explain why these habits are so prevalent and how you can avoid being trapped by them.

Fear is a powerful motivator. Unfortunately, it often motivates us to avoid the difficult tasks which stand between us and our goals. In this video, Nicki will discuss the related fears of failure and of success to help you recognize them and overcome them.

Parkinson’s law states that tasks will expand to fill the amount of time we allot to them. Use this video to learn how to contain your tasks and stay on schedule.

The quality of our lives is often determined primarily by the quality of our relationships. Other people are important to our overall happiness and well-being, but they can also be a drain on our productivity. In this video, Nicki will explain how to keep your relationships strong while protecting your productive time.

Burnout happens when we do too much for too long. In this video, Nicki will explain what burnout is and how it negatively impacts productivity.

In this video, Nicki will describe the many ways burnout can manifest itself to help you recognize it in your own life.

There are a number of different circumstances which can lead to burnout. In this video, Nicki will describe some of those conditions so you can recognize them and avoid them in the future.

Burnout has far-reaching impacts on our lives. In this video, Nicki will discuss some of the ways a state of burnout can get in the way of you reaching your goals and being productive.

One of the best ways to deal with burnout is to avoid it and one of the best ways to avoid burnout is taking good care of yourself. In this video, Nicki will explain the link between self-care and burnout and will suggest easy ways to incorporate self-care into your routine.

Working and working and working on a task without seeing progress toward its conclusion can be draining. In this video, Nicki will discuss a new technique for approaching large tasks which makes them less intimidating and more rewarding.

Deadlines should be approached as worst-case scenarios not as ideal goals. In this video, Nicki will present a new way of looking at due dates and explain how this change in perspective will make deadlines less stressful.

Knowing what you need to do every day and sticking to your plan can help to keep you productive. In this video, Nicki will discuss the benefits of using a daily plan to manage your time more effectively.

It’s tempting to try to be all things to all people all at the same time, but sometimes we just have to say not. Use this video to help you decide where to draw the line and set limits on what you will do and what you will say no to.

Annoying chores and routine obligations can tend to slide when we get really busy. In this video, Nicki will discuss how to use a weekly power hour to take care of those nagging items and reduce your stress level.

In this last video of the workshop, Nicki will present some final thoughts about productivity and working at your full potential.