Some days you look at your calendar, your kids, your aging parents, your pets, your to-do list and wonder, “Where on earth does a business fit into this?” That was my reality when I decided I was not going to build my life around work. I was going to build my work around my life. I still managed to build a sustainable business as a content strategist and social media strategist, starting at age 40, with four kids, four dogs at one point, and zero formal business training.

What if the real secret to productivity wasn’t waking up earlier, hustling harder, or checking off every item on your to-do list? I recently sat down with transformational trainer and emotional intelligence expert Sheetal Sujan to explore a softer approach to getting things done. We talked about stillness, self-awareness, and yes, mindful productivity tools that can help us do less, better.