Voice Notes on Wellbeing and Productivity
By Martine Ellis
One Year Alcohol-Free
In this voice note, I talk about my experience of taking a year off alcohol. I mention the Days Since app and the Dryy Community in the episode.
On Quirky Hobbies
In this voice note, I share some of my “quirky” hobbies and invite you to reflect on your own.
Why are quirky hobbies a good idea? What is their impact on wellbeing? What can you learn from your hobbies?
Here is a link to the Murdle book I mentioned in the episode: Murdle Book 1. You can also try Murdle online at the Murdle website.
The Joy of Experiments
This voice note explains why I've taken a short break from recording, why I’ve refreshed and renamed the podcast, and what’s next. I also talk briefly about my current micro-journaling experiment. Links mentioned:
- My Luma page (live events)
- Tana (my notetaking tool)
Focus on the Things You Can Control
This episode explores Covey’s Circles of Concern, Influence, and Control as a simple strategy for managing stress and overwhelm. Things I mentioned in this episode include:
Janis Ozolins’s Explain Ideas Visually
Choosing Your Word for the Year
This podcast episode explains why you might want to choose a word for the year and how to do it. I also share my word for 2025.
Reflect and Reset With An Annual Review
This podcast episode walks you through my process for conducting an annual review. Links I mention in this episode include:
Six Wellbeing-Driven Productivity Micro-Habits
This podcast episode shares six wellbeing-driven productivity micro-habits. Links I mention in this episode include:
Using Friction to Reinforce Personal and Professional Boundaries
This podcast episode explores using friction (with examples) to reinforce personal and professional boundaries. Here are links to things I mentioned in the episode:
- Spark (email)
- Mark on X
- Florian on X
- Find out more about coaching opportunities
I Get To, Versus I Have To
This podcast episode explores limiting beliefs. I share an example related to my personal fitness journey. I’d love to know what you think.
How I Manage Tasks (Let's Talk Systems, Not Tools)
This podcast episode describes my approach to managing tasks, focusing on the system rather than tools.
Links mentioned include:
- This article on prioritising tasks: How to Prioritise Tasks When Everything is Urgent
- This article describing PARA from Forte Labs: The PARA Method
- Slow Productivity by Cal Newport (book)
I talked about “do” and “due” dates in the episode; here’s an article about that: Struggling To Manage Your To-Do List?
If you are interested in coaching, here’s some information: Coaching.
Reflecting on Times When I've Turned Hobbies into Work
In this podcast episode, I explore the importance of hobbies for wellbeing and attempt to unpick my odd tendency to turn hobbies into work.
I mentioned Domestika in this episode; here’s a link: Domestika.
Getting Back in Touch With My Creative Side to Support My Wellbeing
In this podcast episode, I share why I am getting back in touch with my creative side to support my wellbeing through hobbies, handmade crafts, and photography.
Links I mention in this episode include:
My Instagram account: @heymartineellis
What I Learned from Taking a 28-Day Break From Alcohol and What I'm Doing Next
This podcast episode shares my 28-day free alcohol experience and the next steps.
Links mentioned in this episode include Dryy (community).
A Few Thoughts About Running and Wellbeing (Especially for Non-Runners)
This podcast episode shares a few thoughts on running (or walking, or just moving a bit and getting some fresh air). I share my running story (I'm not REALLY a runner, am I?)
Links I mention in this episode include:
Do You Have an Invisible Workload Problem?
In this podcast episode, I compare different approaches to managing tasks and projects and pose the question: how visible is your workload?
Sorry, the audio is poppy and clunky; I was recording in my car!
Here are some links I mentioned:
Find out more about Blueprints
Hop over to martineellis.com/podcast to see a screenshot of my projects in Todoist.
How a Garden Centre Purchase Provided a Surprising Wellbeing Boost
In this podcast episode, I share a recent garden centre purchase that had a (far bigger than expected) positive effect on my wellbeing (you’ll have to listen to find out what it was).
Links mentioned in this episode include:
What Did I Learn From Writing Morning Pages For 100 Days?
This podcast episode celebrates a journalling milestone!
Links I mention in this episode include:
* The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron (affiliate link)
* Tana
Using My Calendar in a More Mindful Way
In this podcast episode, I share a real-life, personal productivity and wellbeing challenge I’ve been experiencing lately, and how I am solving it.
How I'm Making Journalling Part of My Daily Routine
Reflections On a Year Spent Developing an Exercise Habit
In this podcast episode, I talk about my year of health and energy (2023) and how I set and smashed my goals for the year. I also share reflections on the practice of developing an exercise habit.
Relaunching The Wellbeing-Driven Productivity Podcast
The one where I relaunch my little podcast. Note that I am no longer hosting the podcast on Substack so don't worry about visiting that site. My main website is martineellis.com.
The Role of Self-Awareness and Resilience in Wellbeing-Driven Productivity with David Tedaldi
In this podcast, Martine interviews David Tedaldi, Co-Founder of the popular calendar and task app Morgen, about the role of self-awareness and resilience in wellbeing-driven productivity.
How to Create Your Ideal Week With David Tedaldi
In this podcast, Martine interviews David Tedaldi, Co-Founder of the popular calendar and task app Morgen, about the concept of an ideal week.
Why You Should Develop The Art of Noticing
Thinking and noticing while out on a walk.
I Tried Interstitial Journalling For Six Months - Here’s What Happened
Another dog walk episode from me - this one shares my thoughts about keeping a journal.
Terrible at Meditation? Try This Instead
It's another dog walk episode - today I'm talking about how terrible I am at meditation and thinking about what to do instead.
Fiction Audiobooks For Mindfulness
Today's 'dog walk thoughts' are around listening to fiction audiobooks.
How Getting A Dog Improved My Mental Health
Another dog walk episode - this time, I am talking about how getting a dog improved my mental health.
Why You Should Leave Your Headphones At Home When You Go For A Walk
Something a little different... I recorded some thoughts while walking the dog.