Spring Clean Your Work Habits

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Laura Nguyen
March 29, 2025

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Giveaway runs: Monday, March 31 and finish at 11:59pm PT on Monday, April 14.

Ok, let’s go!

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Quote

“Clutter is not just physical stuff. It’s old ideas, toxic relationships, and bad habits. Clutter is anything that does not support your better self.”

– Eleanor Brown

Question

What outdated work habits or practices are holding you back, and how can you refresh them?

Action Step

Choose one work habit to declutter this week—whether it's disorganized emails, unnecessary meetings, or procrastination. Replace it with a productive alternative.

Let’s practice — reply to this email and share one habit you’ll “spring clean” this week and how you’ll replace it.

Statistic

Research from Psychological Science shows that decluttering your environment and habits can improve focus and productivity by up to 40%.

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Resources to Check Out

🎧 Podcasts

  • Organize 365: Decluttering Your Workspace for Clarity

  • Before Breakfast: Streamlining Your Work Routines

📚 Books

  1. The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo (adapted for workspaces)

  2. Atomic Habits by James Clear

  3. Deep Work by Cal Newport

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Once you order, let me know so that I can give you access to all the online resources! Reply to this email with your receipt, or submit on my website.

Until next week.

Thanks
Laura

Certified Executive Coach | Advisor | Author
Visit lauranguyen.co