How much time do you really spend thinking about what to eat, cooking, and cleaning up? For most people, it adds up to more than 10 hours a week — time that could be used for work, family, or simply recharging. The problem is that when your energy is low, the easiest option becomes takeout or delivery, and those choices usually don&#8217;t align with your health or productivity goals.



In this encore episode, you&#8217;ll learn practical meal planning strategies that eliminate decision fatigue, cut down on wasted hours, and still leave room for flexibility and enjoyment.



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You can find links to everything that we share in the show notes at <a href="http://theproductivityshow.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">theproductivityshow.com/</a>.













<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cheat-sheet">Cheat Sheet:</h2>



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<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f4f1.png" alt="📱" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Top 3 Productivity Resources [02:02].</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f914.png" alt="🤔" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Our definition of “meal planning” (it’s not what you think) [04:26].</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f373.png" alt="🍳" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Hate cooking? Here’s how to still eat well without it [05:44].</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f5d3.png" alt="🗓" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> The simple step that sets your meals—and your week—up for success [06:53].</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/26a1.png" alt="⚡" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> How to make meal planning so easy it becomes automatic [14:33].</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f372.png" alt="🍲" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> The secret power of having a few go-to meals [15:19].</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f69a.png" alt="🚚" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Why pre-cooked meal delivery might change everything [21:18].</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f955.png" alt="🥕" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> How a little batching upfront saves you hours later [27:22].</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f504.png" alt="🔄" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Mix-and-match basics to keep meals fresh (without more work) [29:58].</li>



<li><img src="https://s.w.org/images/core/emoji/16.0.1/72x72/1f468-200d-1f469-200d-1f467.png" alt="👨‍👩‍👧" class="wp-smiley" style="height: 1em; max-height: 1em;" /> Why flexibility and family input make all the difference [33:47].</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-links">Links:</h2>



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<li><a href="https://gusto.com/tps" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gusto</a></li>



<li><a href="https://shopify.com/tps" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shopify</a></li>



<li><a href="https://25xcoaching.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">25X Productivity Coaching</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.paprikaapp.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paprika</a></li>



<li><a href="https://hellofresh.com/TPS30" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">HelloFresh</a></li>



<li><a href="https://shef.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shef</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/podcasts/235-family-calendar/#">How to Save Hours of Chaos and Damage Control With A Family Calendar (TPS235)</a></li>



<li><a href="https://www.5dollardinners.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">$5 Dinners</a></li>



<li><a href="https://go.asianefficiency.com/productivity-academy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Productivity Academy</a></li>



<li><a href="https://youtube.com/asianefficiency/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Productivity Show on Youtube</a></li>



<li><a href="https://youtube.com/@ProductivityClips" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Productivity Show Youtube Clips</a></li>



<li><a href="http://theproductivityshow.com/plus" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Become a member of TPS+</a></li>



<li><a href="http://asianefficiencygo.com/productivity-quiz-podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Take the Productivity Quiz</a></li>
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