You’re organized. You’re trying. You’ve followed the advice. You’ve even implemented a productivity strategy or two. So why does it still feel like you’re spinning your wheels?
If you’re constantly adjusting your planner, jumping from one new system to the next, or wondering why your to-do list never quite gets done—you’re not the problem.
The real issue?
You might be following a productivity strategy that just doesn’t work for you.
Because the truth is: productivity isn’t one-size-fits-all.
Different personalities and work styles need different kinds of structure, support, and momentum.
At Priority Desk, we focus on aligned productivity—strategies that work with your natural tendencies, not against them.
So let’s look at four common signs your current approach might be misaligned—and what to try instead, based on your productivity type.
1. You keep rewriting the same to-do list
You might be an Overthinker—someone who craves clarity before taking action. You’re probably stuck in “what-if” mode, overanalyzing every possible next step.
Try This Instead:
Pick one thing—just one—and move it forward.
Clarity often comes after action, not before.
2. You get a lot done, but it’s never the right things
You might be a Doer—driven, decisive, and constantly in motion. But that forward momentum can sometimes pull you away from what really matters.
Try This Instead:
Before jumping into action, pause. Ask:
What would actually make today feel successful?
3. You spend more time planning than actually doing
You might be a Perfectionist—someone who seeks structure and clarity but struggles to start without a flawless plan.
Try This Instead:
Set a time limit—30 minutes to plan, then commit to taking imperfect action.
4. You spend more time planning than actually doing
You might be a Dreamer—creative, expansive, and often overwhelmed by where to begin.
Try This Instead:
Take your big idea and ask:
What’s the very first step I could take today?
Then time-block 15 minutes and just start.
If any of these signs hit close to home, know this: you don’t need to work harder. You need a strategy that fits the way you naturally operate.
That’s why I created The Productivity Reset—a free resource to help you start working in alignment today.
Very soon, you’ll also be able to take a quiz to identify your productivity type and get a personalized reset that meets you exactly where you are.
Download the Reset
P.S. Want more mindset shifts, real-life strategies, and behind-the-scenes pep talks?
? Come hang out on Instagram @priority_desk—I’m sharing tips daily to help you work with your energy, not against it.
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I’m Loren—founder of Priority Desk and your go-to for aligned productivity, real-life systems, and business strategy that actually fits your season of life. If you’re juggling a lot (hi, same), you’re in the right place.
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