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Next Week Will Be Better

50 Practical Actions for Professionals Who Don’t Have Enough Time.

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Life feels crazy right now — anxious thoughts, a workday filled with meetings, and evenings spent answering email. That leaves little time for yourself and the people you love. You know connection matters, but how do you find the time?

This book is a promise: next week WILL be better. In 50 actions, you’ll learn how to approach each week, reserve time to get things done, and make the best use of the simple tools you already use every day. A quick read for busy people, designed to unlock the time you need to live the life you want.

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Meet the author

Amber Simonsen

Amber Simonsen, PMP, is a dynamic speaker, transformation leader, and productivity expert. With a career spanning tech, government, and aviation, she excels at turning executives’ big ideas into projects that produce results.

She has spearheaded county-wide engagement initiatives, launched multimillion-dollar products, managed a Fortune 500 rebrand, and driven commercial portfolios for two mergers — including an award-winning delivery team and a multi-year airport transformation for Alaska Airlines.

Based near Seattle, she shares her life with her husband and two daughters, indulging her passion for travel and paddleboarding.

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