The Better Workday Podcast

Should you track your time — or is it just another productivity habit that adds pressure?
In this episode, Niamh and Tricia share what happened when they both tracked their time for two full weeks. From minute-by-minute logging to more flexible tracking, they explore what worked, what didn't, and what surprised them.
They discuss:
Time blindness and how it affects perception
Why you might feel busy even when you're not working as much as you think
The difference between task time and real-life time
How built-in buffer time changes everything
And whether time tracking actually improves your workday
If you've ever questioned your productivity, struggled with overwhelm, or wondered where your week went, this conversation will offer a practical, honest perspective.
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Toggl Track - https://toggl.com/ 
The HeadPlan (Niamh's Go-To) - https://amzn.to/4rRLgna 
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Ever spend more time planning than actually working? Niamh walks you through the sneaky ways planning can turn into procrastination, from colour-coded spreadsheets that go nowhere to plans that help us avoid difficult decisions.
She shares her own planning fails and introduces a practical "Goldilocks approach" to help you find the balance between planning too much and not enough.
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Ever feel like you've twisted and turned a hundred times before lunch? In this episode, Niamh discusses how small everyday changes, like meeting changes, new deadlines, and more names on the email thread, can add up to something much bigger.
She shares five grounding questions and reset strategies to help you feel less overwhelmed and more in control, even on the most changeable days.
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Ever lie in bed Sunday night feeling anxious about Monday? Niamh and Tricia sit down to discuss the Sunday Scaries - that feeling of dread before the work week starts.
They talk about what causes them after time off versus during regular weeks, how they escalate when left unaddressed, and practical strategies to reclaim your Sunday evenings.
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Can one word really make a tangible difference in how you work and live? In this episode, Niamh discusses why setting a word of the year has become one of her most powerful practices for staying resilient, productive, and positive at work.
She shares why "believe" is her word for 2026, what that means practically for handling rejection and staying motivated, and how you can choose your own word to act as a compass for the months ahead. If you're sceptical about mindset work, this episode shows you exactly how it translates into real results in your work and life.
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What would it mean if you fully understood the size of that new task you just said yes to? Even if you are good at estimating how long it will take to do a piece of work, it’s likely you are forgetting five things that show up time and time again. These factors can derail your plans and squeeze your workday if they are left unmanaged.
In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh explains the five things people forget when planning for new work and shares how you can prevent them from derailing your workday.
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What if all those small decisions in your workday flowed more easily instead of piling up?
In this episode, Niamh Moynihan discusses the challenges of procrastination and decision-making in the workplace and walks you through three proven approaches to move decisions forward faster.
Related Resources
Tune In: How to make smarter decisions in a noisy world by Nuala Walsh https://amzn.to/49eBntu
The Better Workday Blueprint https://abetterworkday.thinkific.com/courses/the-better-workday-blueprint
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Do you feel like your brain is constantly full and you can't focus? In this episode of The Better Workday Podcast, Niamh looks at why our devices overwhelm us and how to do a practical digital reset so you can use tech intentionally instead of being controlled by it.
Learn how to audit your apps, build awareness around your digital habits, and set four types of boundaries that actually work for real life.
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Attention Span by Gloria Mark https://amzn.to/49DgHva
The Better Workday Blueprint Transform Your Workday: The Better Workday Blueprint
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Join Niamh and Tricia for a candid year-end conversation about the themes that resonated most in 2025, the productivity myths that still persist, and why reflection should look back further than just 12 months.
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EP35: Reframing Unfinished Goals
The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr Benjamin Hardy https://amzn.to/45cMwby
The Mel Robbins Podcast EP 350 https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-350/
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Are you developing your personal brand by default or design? Niamh goes beyond the buzzword of "personal branding" and discusses the crucial role reputation plays in creating career opportunities. Learn her simple formula and how to intentionally assess your reputation to set yourself up for future success.
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