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The Lazy Person's Guide to Getting Things Done
Stop drowning in to-do lists. This practical guide shows you how to get more done with less stress — even if you hate planning.
What's inside
The 5-Minute Planning Method
A dead-simple daily routine that takes less time than your morning coffee.
Stop Procrastinating for Good
The real reason you put things off — and the surprisingly easy fix.
Your Perfect Weekly Reset
A Sunday ritual that sets you up for a stress-free, productive week.
The Lazy Person's Toolkit
The only apps, tools, and planners worth your time (and money).
Energy Management Over Time Management
Work with your natural rhythms instead of fighting them.
Done Lists Beat To-Do Lists
A mindset shift that will change how you think about productivity forever.
What readers are saying
"I read this in one afternoon and immediately changed how I plan my week. Game changer."
Sarah K.
Working mom of three
"Finally, a productivity book that doesn't make me feel like I need to wake up at 4am to be successful."
Danielle R.
Small business owner
"The 5-minute planning method alone was worth every penny. I use it every single day."
Tanya M.
Freelance designer
About the author
Michele L. McDonald
MBA Accounting, University of Phoenix
With 30+ years in finance as a CFO and Controller, Michele knows what it means to juggle a demanding career, a full life, and a never-ending to-do list. She created Time Matters to share the practical systems that actually work — no fluff, no guilt, just results.
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For less than a cup of coffee, you'll have a system that actually works.
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