The Productive Woman Values-Based Planning: Heart Before Calendar – TPW514
Mar 25, 2026
They explore planning that starts with personal values rather than busywork. They discuss why a full calendar can still feel empty. They walk through picking core values, turning them into priorities, and checking your schedule for alignment. Practical tips focus on small, sustainable changes and a simple reflection exercise to make time feel more meaningful.
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Urgency Makes Calendars Reactive
- Planning driven by urgency makes calendars reactive instead of proactive.
- Laura McClellan explains that when we plan only around deadlines and requests, our lives can drift away from what matters most and motivation drops.
Values Increase Motivation And Follow Through
- Actions tied to values require less pushing and increase follow-through.
- Laura notes research showing people are more motivated and resilient when tasks connect to personal values, reducing friction to act.
Values Reduce Decision Fatigue
- Clear values act as decision filters and reduce decision fatigue.
- Laura cites decision-making studies showing guiding principles simplify choices and lower mental load when planning.