Listful Living

About the Author

Paula Rizzo, an Emmy-award winning television producer, transformed her hectic life into one of intention and mindfulness after a serious health scare. Now an entrepreneurial media trainer, strategist, speaker, and author, Rizzo coaches experts and executives to perform better on camera and produce their own videos. As the founder of ListProducer.com and the co-creator of Lights Camera Expert, she helps individuals get media attention. Her personal journey and professional expertise blend seamlessly in her book Listful Living: A List-Making Journey to a Less-Stressed You.

Main Idea

In Listful Living, Paula Rizzo offers a guide to becoming a calmer, more balanced, and less stressed version of yourself through the power of list-making. By examining where you are now and where you want to be, she shows how to create systems that help you manage stress effectively. The book encourages setting boundaries, slowing down, and prioritizing rest over constant hustle. It's a journey towards designing a life that works for you, helping you navigate your commitments and priorities with clarity and intention.

"Life really is what you make it, and you must make it work for you." - Paula Rizzo

Table of Contents

• Prioritize Your Life
• Your Productivity Style
• Look, Listen, And Learn
• The Golden Hour Of Productivity
• Burnout Syndrome Is Real
• Your Blue-Sky Intentions—Where Are You Going?
• Design Your Ideal Day
• Choose Your Friends Wisely
• A Matter of Health
• Determine How Your Time Is Best Spent
• Renew with Self-Care
• Gratitude List
• Your Passport To Stress-Free Living
• What Is Your #1 Priority Right Now?
• How Will You Spend Your Time?
• Map Out Your Vacation Time
• Social Hour
• Produce Your Self-Care Calendar
• Keep The Momentum Going
• Celebrate!

Prioritize Your Life

Before you can dive into the work of reducing stress, it's essential to get a baseline understanding of where you are right now. What truly matters to you? What are you tolerating, and what is working well? By listing your top ten priorities in order, from most to least important, you can begin to see where your time and energy are going. Create a pie chart to visualize how much time you're currently dedicating to your top five priorities. Be honest with yourself—this is not a time for judgment but for clarity.

"What are your top priorities in life? Sleep? Money? Nutrition? Travel? Work? Meditation? Family?" - Paula Rizzo

Next, list the activities and commitments you've said "yes" to this year in each area of your life. Contrast this with the things you've declined. This exercise helps you recognize patterns and make more intentional decisions moving forward.