Jordan M. Ellis

Author of The 30-Day Productivity Reset

Why Most Goals Fail (And What Works)

Why Most Goals Fail (And How to Build a System That Actually Works) Most goals don’t fail because people give up. They fail because the system supporting them was never realistic to begin with. We tend to set goals based on best-case energy, ideal schedules, and a version of ourselves who has more time and […]

The 7-Day Productivity Sprint: A Fast Reset for Momentum You Can Finish

Productivity advice is everywhere. Systems that actually get finished are rare. That’s why I wrote The 7-Day Productivity Sprint: Jump-Start Your Focus, Energy & Momentum in One Powerful Week. Available on Amazon and Kindle. This book is a compact, actionable reset built for people who want momentum they can complete, test, and scale, without rigid […]

What I’m Leaving Behind in 2025 (And What I’m Bringing Into 2026)

The end of the year is a natural moment to pause. Not to judge or criticize, but to reflect. What am I ready to leave behind? What do I want to carry forward with intention? This simple exercise can bring clarity, calm, and a sense of grounded direction. Here are a few things many of […]

Why Most New Year’s Resolutions Fail, and What Actually Works

Why Most New Year’s Resolutions Fail — And What Actually Works Every January, millions of people set bold, exciting New Year’s resolutions—only to abandon them a few weeks later. If this cycle feels familiar, you’re not alone. In fact, most resolutions fail by early February. In this post, we’ll review why traditional resolutions don’t work—and […]

My Favorite Productivity Tools and Workbooks

Productivity tools are everywhere—but the right ones make all the difference. Over the years, I’ve experimented with dozens of apps and systems. Some helped. Some just added noise. My favorite productivity tools and workbooks blend the new and the old. 1. Notion I use it to organize long-term plans, resources, and project notes. It’s flexible, […]

The Productivity Toolkit: Build a System That Fits Your Brain

The Productivity Toolkit: Build a System That Fits Your Brain (and Finally Sticks) Most productivity systems fail for a simple reason: they don’t help you build a productivity system that fits your brain. If you’ve ever felt frustrated that planners, apps, or time-blocking hacks just don’t work for you, you’re not alone. Most of what’s […]

The Power of a 30-Day Productivity Reset (Even When You Feel Stuck)

Publishing a book called The 30-Day Productivity Reset: A Guided Workbook with Simple AI Prompts to Build Habits and Boost Focus in 30 Days wasn’t just about habit tracking or time blocking—it was about offering a lifeline to people (like me) who were feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or stuck. I’ve learned that the most powerful change […]

How The 30-Day Productivity Reset Book Helped Me Use AI to Stay Focused

Ever feel like your brain has 47 browser tabs open? Same here—until I started using AI alongside The 30-Day Productivity Reset book to focus, simplify, and actually finish what I start. Why I Started Using AI for Focus When I was creating The 30-Day Productivity Reset: A Guided Workbook with Simple AI Prompts to Build […]

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