It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance

Today, I'm sharing the little secret that keeps me motivated through the chaos of the year and maintains my sanity as a mom. It's a simple but powerful habit I've been keeping for the past few years, and I call it… Anna Day. I'm sharing how my quarterly recharge days keep me grounded and energized, why you need your own Recharge Day, and the exact steps I take to plan, schedule, and stick to my An...

When you picture getting organized, do you immediately think of color-coded bins and Pinterest-worthy pantries? You're not alone. But here's the thing: organizing isn't just about tidy drawers – it's about reclaiming your time, reducing stress, and being able to find what you need when you need it. This week, I'm joined by professional organizer Tracy Hoth. Tracy shares simple steps to become orga...

Do you wish you could jump out of bed with tons of energy, filled with your purpose for the day? Today's episode is full of tips and inspiration to get you there. Lacey Newman is a top 1% luxury listing agent, TV host, real estate coach and founder of the The Elevated Agent Collective. She shares how waking up with purpose fuels her high-energy days, why honoring your natural energy rhythms is one...

In the wake of the devastating flooding in the Texas Hill Country, so many families and communities have been impacted by loss and grief. Whether you've experienced personal loss or you've joined in the collective heartbreak of watching the community suffer, we are all touched by grief. In this episode, I'm joined by Krista St-Germain, Master Certified Life Coach and expert in grief and post-traum...

Have you ever found yourself stuck in all-or-nothing thinking? Like something's not worth doing if it's not perfect? If that sounds familiar, this one's for you. Sarah Horgan, host of the simple + intentional podcast on decluttering and intentional living, shares what finally helped her break free from perfectionism – and how letting go of "doing it all" actually helped her get more of the right t...

If you've ever found yourself saying, "I just need to add one more thing to finally get it together" – this episode is your loving intervention. Eleanor Beaton, founder of Safi Media and host of the Woman Owned Podcast, is sharing why the secret to growing your business, career, and life might actually be doing less, not more. Tune in to hear Eleanor's "subtract to multiply" philosophy, how she cu...

Have you ever said the words "I just need to get organized" – and then felt totally overwhelmed about where to even begin? Or maybe you've looked at a BIG project and thought, "Where do I even start?" Before you can even make a plan, the overwhelm has crept in. If that sounds familiar, you're going to love this conversation with Tasha Lorentz, host of the Get Organized HQ Podcast and organizer ext...

Have you ever felt the nudge to reinvent yourself? Maybe you're ready to try something totally different – launch a creative project, start a business, or finally share your voice – but you're not sure where to begin, or something's holding you back from changing course. Lena Taylor, a dynamic speaker and the creator behind YouTube channel Flipping Gorgeous, will inspire you to take action. Tune i...

Have you ever felt like you were carrying all the mental load at home? Like you're the one remembering the gifts, refilling the coffee, scheduling the doctor's appointments, and making sure the dishwasher actually gets emptied? Life Coach and Fair Play Method Facilitator Katelyn Denning is here to help us make the invisible load more visible – and finally figure out how to share the responsibiliti...

Have you ever felt like you needed to reach the same level of productivity every day, no matter what season of life you're in? Maybe you've felt guilty when you were in a slower, more restful season. But what if productivity didn't mean doing more – and instead, it meant honoring your seasons? Hilary Billings is an international speaker and a leading expert on gaining Attention in the Digital Age...

Do you know that feeling when your to-do list is overflowing, your inbox is a mess, and you're bouncing from task to task… but you're not actually making progress on what matters most? If you've ever wondered where your time really goes—and how to get it back—you need to meet Leslie Shreve. Leslie is a workload management and productivity expert, and the Founder and CEO of Productive Day®, and the...

Do you struggle with creating habits that stick, thanks to the overwhelm, low energy, and little time you have every day? You're going to be so inspired by this conversation with Monica Packer. Monica is an expert in teaching habits differently, especially for busy women who think they are bad and making and keeping them. Tune in to hear why consistently doing a little is better than sporadically...

If your calendar is packed but you still feel like you're falling behind, this episode is your invitation to a better way. We're opening the doors to the newly transformed It's About Time Academy—a high-touch, personalized time management coaching experience designed to help you take control of your time and live with intention. Learn what's inside, who it's for, and how to join before doors close...

Have you ever looked at your calendar and thought, "There's no way I can add one more thing"—while also wondering how everything feels so out of control anyway? If you feel like you're checking all the boxes, but somehow just treading water—like you need to take time to get your life together, but you're too busy to make it happen—then you're in the right place. Because today, we're talking all ab...

 If you're overwhelmed, stretched thin, or just done with trying to figure it all out on your own—this one's for you. In this bonus episode, I'm giving you a sneak peek into the Take Back Your Time Challenge: a 5-day experience designed to help you create a rhythm that actually fits your real life. I'm walking you through what we'll cover each day—and why this challenge could be the game-changer y...

If your calendar is full but your life still feels scattered…If you're checking boxes all day but still wondering why you feel behind…If you've ever looked around and thought, "This can't be how it's supposed to feel…"—Then friend, today is your day. Because registration for the Take Back Your Time Challenge is open!    Tune in for your personal walkthrough of what the challenge is, why I created...

You've heard the phrase "take back your time"—but what does that really mean? In this bonus episode of It's About Time, I'm getting personal about how my definition of time management has completely changed. Spoiler alert: it's not about doing more—it's about living better. If you've been craving more peace, more presence, and a rhythm that actually works for your real life, this is for you. Plus,...

Have you ever tried system after system, app after app, planner after planner… Only to feel like none of them actually work for you? You're not alone, and you're not the problem. That feeling is called system fatigue—the burnout that comes from trying to get organized over and over again, and still feeling like you're spinning your wheels. Today, we're talking about why the systems you've tried ar...

You've heard me talk about my time on Capitol Hill and in the 24/7 world of crisis communications. But there's one chapter I've never shared—until now. In this bonus episode, I'm telling the full story of the job I thought would be my escape… but quickly became a whole new crisis. From crying in stairwells to reclaiming my time, this is the moment everything changed—and the experience that planted...

Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you work… there's always something else waiting? Like you're living in this never-ending loop of playing catch-up—but no matter how much you do, you never actually catch up?    You're not imagining it, and you're definitely not alone. But if you've ever said to yourself, "I'm just bad at time management," I'm going to show you why you are not the problem (a...

Have you ever felt like your photo collection was a total disaster? Between the thousands of pictures on your phone, the hard drive full of college memories, and the shoeboxes of family snapshots gathering dust, it's easy to feel overwhelmed.   That's why I've called in a pro—Miss Freddy, a professional photo organizer who helps people wrangle their digital and printed photos so they can actually...

Have you ever walked out of the house, told yourself you have to start the laundry when you get home, and then the moment you walk in the door… it completely flies out of your brain? Or maybe you're the queen of jotting things down so you don't forget them – only to find yourself constantly surrounded by Post-it notes and overwhelmed. Do you have ADHD, and experience this on a daily basis? This ep...

Do you wish you had a way to juggle all the things — family, career, personal life — without feeling consumed by the chaos? Meet Natalyn Lewis — or "Natty" — an emotional performance coach who figured out how to do just that. Natty went from experiencing anxiety and debilitating panic attacks, to creating the concept of Intentional Harmony to live a full, calm life. Today, she's sharing how she st...

Do you feel like you never have enough time to get anything done? According to Sam Bennett, author of The 15-Minute Method: The Surprisingly Simple Art of Getting It Done, if you have 15 minutes a day, that's enough to make big changes in your life. Sam is sharing what the 15-Minute Method is, and how you can start using it to do more of what matters to you -- so you can have a happier, more produ...

Most of us are spinning a lot of plates at once. And if you're anything like me, you've probably had the moment when you realized: I'm doing everything I can just to keep everything from crashing down. I can't keep this up forever.   That's why in today's episode, I'm revealing how to know when you're doing too much – plus, how to ask for help and get things off your plate in a way that actually h...