Thrive in 5 - Motivation / Productivity / Success
Thrive in 5 is your daily dose of motivation, productivity tips, and mindset shifts—all delivered in 5 minutes or less! Hosted by Cindy, a self-made entrepreneur, busy mom, and business coach, this podcast is designed to help you thrive in both life and work. Whether you're a businesswoman, a busy mom, or simply looking to stay focused on your goals, each episode offers quick, actionable advice to boost your energy, manage your time, and stay on track.
Tune in for inspiring insights on time management, goal setting, staying motivated, and practical strategies to help you take control of your day—because thriving doesn’t have to take hours. Join the Thrive in 5 community and start making every minute count!
Episodes
80 episodes
80: Reclaim Your Power: Focus on What Matters Most
Feeling overwhelmed by uncontrollable circumstances? In this episode of Thrive in Five, host Cindy shares strategies to focus on what you can control to reduce stress and boost productivity. Cindy, a seasoned entrepreneur and business coach, em...
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Episode 80
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4:57
79: Boost Productivity by Blocking Distractions in Advance
In this episode of Thrive in Five, host Cindy provides practical tips on how to eliminate distractions in advance to stay focused and productive throughout the day. Cindy, an experienced entrepreneur and business coach, shares insights on creat...
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Season 2
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Episode 79
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5:24
78: Dopamine and Motivation: The Secret to Staying Focused
In this episode of Thrive in 5, host Cindy explores the concept of leveraging dopamine to stay motivated and achieve goals. She explains how small rewards can trigger dopamine releases, creating a positive feedback loop that encourages consiste...
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Episode 78
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5:24
77: How to Apply the 80/20 Rule to Boost Productivity
In today’s episode of Thrive in 5, host Cindy explains the transformative 80/20 rule, a strategy to focus on the most impactful tasks in your work and personal life. Cindy, a seasoned entrepreneur and business coach, shares practical steps to i...
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Season 2
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Episode 77
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4:55
76: How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Others and Focus on Growth
In this episode of Thrive in 5, host Cindy shares practical strategies to help you stop comparing yourself to others and focus on your unique journey. Learn how to recognize and manage comparison triggers, leverage your unique strengths, and se...
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Season 2
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Episode 76
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5:42
75: The Morning Habit That Boosts Productivity
In this episode of Thrive in 5, host Cindy—a self-made entrepreneur and business coach—introduces a quick 5-minute morning routine that can transform your productivity and focus. By reviewing your top goals, selecting your top three priorities,...
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Season 2
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Episode 75
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4:19
74: The Secret to Starting Your Day Strong
In this episode of Thrive in 5, host Cindy, an experienced entrepreneur and business coach, shares a powerful strategy to boost your morning productivity. By starting your day with a small, manageable task, you can build the momentum needed to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 74
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4:14
73: Time Zoning: Assigning Themes to Your Days
In this episode of Thrive in 5, Cindy introduces the concept of time zoning to help manage daily tasks with greater focus and productivity. She explains how assigning themes to specific days can simplify your schedule, reduce task switching, an...
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Season 2
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Episode 73
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5:24
72: The Success Journal: How Reflecting Daily Builds Confidence
In this episode of Thrive in 5, host Cindy shares the transformative power of maintaining a success journal to help track wins, reflect on growth, and build unshakable confidence. Cindy discusses how to start a success journal, recommends daily...
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Episode 72
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5:10
71: How to Use Visualization to Finish a Tough Task
In this episode of Thrive in 5, host Cindy shares how visualization can help you tackle challenging tasks with confidence. Cindy, a self-made entrepreneur and business coach, explains how visualizing the end result and the steps to get there ca...
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Season 2
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Episode 71
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5:05
70: How to Create Buffer Time in a Busy Schedule
In this episode of Thrive in 5, host Cindy shares valuable insights on how incorporating buffer time into your schedule can help you stay flexible, reduce stress, and handle life's surprises effectively. She provides actionable steps to identif...
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Season 2
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Episode 70
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4:57
69: Overcome Self-Doubt with This Simple Success Reflection Tip
In this episode of Thrive in 5, host Cindy, a seasoned entrepreneur and business coach, shared insights on using past successes to boost confidence and overcome moments of self-doubt. She introduced the concept of a 'success log' to document ac...
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Season 2
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Episode 69
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4:55
68: Reframe Challenges as Opportunities for Growth
In this episode of Thriving Five, host Cindy, a self-made entrepreneur and business coach, shares valuable tips on how to reframe obstacles as opportunities for growth. Cindy discusses the importance of changing the narrative around challenges,...
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Season 2
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Episode 68
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4:38
67: Beat Procrastination: Handle Energy-Draining Tasks Early
In this episode of Thrive in 5, host Cindy shares effective strategies to tackle energy-draining tasks first, thereby freeing up focus and momentum for the rest of the day. Cindy, a self-made entrepreneur and business coach, emphasizes identify...
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Season 2
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Episode 67
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4:44
66: How to Stay Motivated During Tough Times
In this episode of Thrive in Five, host Cindy offers practical and uplifting advice to stay motivated during challenging times. Despite recovering from an illness, Cindy shares four key strategies: focus on what you can control, reconnect with ...
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Season 2
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Episode 66
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5:15
65: Creating Sustainable Habits for Managing Your Time Efficiently
In this episode of Thrive in 5, host Cindy shares practical strategies for creating sustainable habits to manage time efficiently in 2025. Cindy emphasizes starting small, being consistent, seeking accountability, anticipating obstacles, and ce...
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Season 2
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Episode 65
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4:01
64: Building Resilience: The Art of Bouncing Back Stronger in the New Year
In this episode of 'Thrive in 5,' host Cindy, a self-made entrepreneur and business coach, guides listeners on how to make 2025 a year of resilience. Cindy shares tips for bouncing back stronger from setbacks by reframing challenges as opportun...
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Season 2
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Episode 64
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3:46
63: Stay Focused and Productive with the Daily Success Framework
In this episode of Thriving Five, host Cindy unveils the Daily Success Framework, a productivity-boosting tool set to launch on February 10th. She also shares actionable tips for effective time management, including focusing on one task, settin...
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Season 2
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Episode 63
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5:19
62: Morning Pep Talks: Motivational Practices to Supercharge Your Day
In today's episode of Thrive in 5, host Cindy, a self-made entrepreneur and business coach, shares motivational practices to energize your mornings and set a productive tone for the day. Cindy introduces morning pep talks, emphasizing the power...
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Season 2
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Episode 62
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3:58
61: Morning Rituals for New Year Success: Start Your Day Right
In this episode of Thrive in 5, host Cindy shares effective morning rituals that can set you up for a successful day and a prosperous year ahead. Cindy, a seasoned entrepreneur and business coach, emphasizes the importance of intentional silenc...
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Season 2
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Episode 61
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3:49
60: Turning Challenges into Triumphs: How to Frame Obstacles as Wins
In this episode of 'Thrive in 5,' host Cindy, a self-made entrepreneur and business coach, discusses how to reframe challenges as stepping stones to success for the year 2025. Cindy shares mindset shifts, such as viewing obstacles as detours to...
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Season 2
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Episode 60
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3:47
59: Starting Small, Winning Big: The Art of Micro-Productivity
In this episode of Thriving Five, Cindy, a self-made entrepreneur and business coach, shares insights on micro productivity. She explains how breaking tasks into tiny, manageable actions can create momentum and lead to significant success by 20...
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Season 2
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Episode 59
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3:50
58: Overcoming the Mid-Month Slump: Tips for Staying Inspired
In this episode of Thrive in 5, host Cindy tackles the mid-month slump by offering actionable strategies to refresh your energy and reignite your focus. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the slump, breaking goals into smaller miles...
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Season 2
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Episode 58
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3:47
57: Build a Schedule That Honors Your Energy Levels
In this episode of Thrive in 5, host Cindy provides actionable strategies for improving productivity by aligning tasks with natural energy levels. Cindy discusses the importance of identifying peak focus times and low energy periods to optimize...
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Season 2
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Episode 57
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3:30
56: Visualization Techniques to Set Your Year Up for Success
In this episode of The Thrive in 5 Podcast, host Cindy Gordon delves into the power of visualization as a tool for achieving goals and setting up a successful 2025. Cindy explains that visualization is more than daydreaming; it's an intentional...
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Season 2
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Episode 56
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3:50