Ep. #153 Use The Productivity Hack: The 3 Question Prioritizer

by Marci Barker / December 9th, 2025
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Use The Productivity Hack: The 3 Question Prioritizer
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Use The Productivity Hack:
The 3 Question Prioritizer
In this episode, I share a simple productivity trick that has helped both me and my clients. I talk about how doing a full brain dump, getting every task out of my head and onto paper or a Trello board, instantly gives me clarity and peace. Once everything is written down, I can finally see what needs to be done instead of carrying it all in my mind.

Then I explain how I sort my tasks into three lists: high priority, medium priority, and low priority. I only allow myself to put five tasks in each list so I don’t feel overwhelmed. I also ask myself three questions to decide what goes into high priority: Does it move me closer to my goal? Am I the only one who can do it? And does this match my energy today? By breaking tasks into smaller steps and moving them to a “done” list, I stay motivated and get more done.
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Topics Covered in the Episode:
Doing a full brain dump to clear my mind
Using Trello as a free digital bulletin board
Creating three lists: high, medium, and low priority
Limiting each list to five tasks
Breaking big tasks into small, easy steps
Moving finished tasks to a “done” list for motivation
Re-prioritizing tasks as life changes
Asking if a task moves me closer to my goals
Asking if I should do the task or outsource it
Checking if the task matches my energy or capacity for the day
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