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Productivity with Zest

Productivity with Zest (formally Productivity Hacks) – The podcast for busy business owners and professionals who want to get more of the important stuff done....without burning out.

If you’re juggling a never-ending to-do list, constantly feel like there’s not enough time, or just want to make work (and life!) feel lighter and more manageable, you’re in the right place.

I’m Jasmine Clarke, a Productivity Strategist & Business Coach, and I help overwhelmed professionals and business owners create systems that work for them so they can get more done in less time and still have space for what really matters.

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39 | Stop leaking energy like a dodgy tap

October 13, 2025 • Jasmine Clarke • Season 2 • Episode 14

(Sneak Preview from More Zest, the private podcast from inside The Productivity Gym®)

Ever feel like you’re doing all the things but still exhausted by mid-afternoon? Or that you're snapping at your partner, inhaling snacks, or staring blankly at your screen, not because you're lazy, but because you’re just done?

This episode is all about one of the most overlooked (and misunderstood) pieces of productivity: Energy Management.

We’re not talking bubble baths or vague “self-care.” We’re talking about practical ways to stop leaking energy like a dodgy tap, and start working with your natural rhythms instead of against them.

Inside this episode:
⚡️ The 3 sneaky energy traps draining your productivity
🎙 A real-life story where Jasmine got it totally wrong (and what she'd do differently)
💛 Simple, science-backed ways to protect your energy, even on full days
🔁 The “energy scan” tool to help you notice your natural highs and lows

You’ll leave this episode with:
🔎 Awareness of what’s actually draining you
💡 One small shift to test this week
✅ Permission to pause without guilt

💪 This sneak peek is from inside The Productivity Gym®, where we train your productivity fitness step-by-step, from Energy and Focus to Boundaries, Systems, and Procrastination Habits.

When you join, you’ll start with your Productivity Fitness Test, get your personalised roadmap, and access:
💬 Group coaching sessions
🎯 Monthly “Core Workout” workshops
💻 Weekly co-working bursts (Productivity HIITs)
🎧 The full More Zest private podcast library
🧭 Self-coaching kits to help you apply what you learn

Doors to The Productivity Gym® are open right now (from 10th October until 17th) and the earlier you join, the more bonuses you unlock: the Productivity Power Pack, Planner Packs, and exclusive Focus Audio Tracks from my latest masterclass.

👉 Join here: zestproductivity.com/tpg

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Because you deserve to stop leaking energy, stop feeling stretched, and start working in a way that actually fits your life.

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