Marissa Brassfield

Marissa Brassfield

Los Angeles
Trusted advisor, simplifier, and loving catalyst of your biggest and best initiatives. Discovering how to stretch time, maximize ease, and optimize work-life alignment.
May 11

๐Ÿš€ Coefficient Catalyzer Pro, Issue #26: Discover, Optimize, Experiment

Hey there, Coefficients!The exercises and activities I shared in our last issue build on a theme Iโ€™ve been exploring since I began researching productivity and human potential in 2008.In that time, I've learned that the most efficient, effective way for me to maximize the impact and fulfillment in m
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Apr 22

Ridiculously Efficient Coefficient Catalyzer, Issue #26: Finding Your "Flavor" of Productivity

A bold yet simple question: how can you optimize this? Try these exercises and see if you can uncover your unique "flavor" of productivity.
6 min read
Apr 18

๐Ÿš€ Coefficient Catalyzer Pro, Issue #25: My Workday Shutdown Process

Hey there, Coefficients!Iโ€™ve worked remotely since 2008, primarily from home. Thatโ€™s a lot of time to experiment with ways to transition from โ€œwork modeโ€ to โ€œdowntime mode.โ€ In this issue, Iโ€™ll share how I end the day and reset my nervous system so Iโ€™m ready to be present with my husband and son. Ma
3 min read
Apr 15

Ridiculously Efficient Coefficient Catalyzer, Issue #25: Decompressing After Work

A framework you can start using today to perform an end-of-day retrospective and prepare yourself to reintegrate into your family rhythm.
4 min read
Apr 04

๐Ÿš€ Coefficient Catalyzer Pro, Issue #24: Automated, Real-Time Calendar Blocking!

Hey there, Coefficients!Calendar blocking (or time boxing, if you prefer) has been a staple in my personal productivity arsenal for almost 15 years. As a working mom operating inside multiple businesses, though, I've noticed that my schedule changes so frequently and quickly that anything I write do
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Apr 02

Ridiculously Efficient Coefficient Catalyzer, Issue #24: Tapping Into Your 10% Power Zone

What would happen if you spent the majority of your time doing the top 10% of activities where you are fully in your element?
4 min read
Mar 25

๐Ÿš€ Coefficient Catalyzer Pro, Issue #23: The Joy Retrospective

Hey there, Coefficients!When is the last time you genuinely experienced joy while working? How about in your relationship? Or your solo time?This issue is about the power of joy: how to find it in your past so you can cultivate more of it in your future.Marissa ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐ŸฝP.S. THANK YOU for subscribin
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Mar 13

Ridiculously Efficient Coefficient Catalyzer, Issue #23: Everyone Wins When You Put Yourself First

Do you put yourself first in some ways, but not others? If so, this will give you some new perspectives to save time by choosing yourself.
5 min read
Mar 11

๐Ÿš€ Coefficient Catalyzer Pro, Issue #22: What Happens When You Change Your Relationship With Time

Hey there, Coefficients!Our family is still riding an emotional high from our road trip last week.Itโ€™s amazing how a shift in scenery and a break from chores, routines, and the everyday environment can rejuvenate your spirit.In todayโ€™s newsletter, Iโ€™m sharing two important realizations I had in this
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Mar 05

Ridiculously Efficient Coefficient Catalyzer, Issue #22: Workcations and the Joy of Breaking Routines

In this issue, I share how short travels can help you unlock focus, flow, and even better nervous system regulation.
5 min read
Feb 28

๐Ÿš€ Coefficient Catalyzer Pro, Issue #21: Overcoming Internal Resistance

Hey there, Coefficients!I've previously shared how I look at procrastination as a signal to troubleshoot because something's out of alignment.And I do, most of the time. But sometimes I forget to listen to my own advice, and it comes back to bite me. In this issue, I share the backstory -- along wit
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Feb 19

Ridiculously Efficient Coefficient Catalyzer, Issue #21: Tech & Tools Iโ€™m Using Now

The top question Iโ€™m asked in interviews is: what is your productivity tech stack? Sharing the full list of what Iโ€™m testing, trying, and loving.
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