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

We've all been there before — that overwhelming feeling you get when you look at your calendar. How it feels when you've overcommitted. Knowing that if you add even just one more tiny thing, you might just snap… Being pressed for time is no fun! But what if I told you there was a simple strategy you could do in 30 minutes or less to help you cut back on the calendar chaos?  Tune in to find out why...

There's no secret formula or easy button on the road to better time management. Productivity is a process, one that takes lots of trial and error. But don't be dismayed, you'll find that sweet spot eventually, just like my guest, Erik Fischer, did! Erik is the host of the weekly podcast, Beyond the To-Do List. In the episode, he shares all the details about his journey to creating a productive sys...

We can talk all we want about daily habits, weekly routines, and monthly goals. But life gets busy — and time flies. So this episode is all about doing a mid-year check-in on your goals and plans for the year. Think of it like your half year half-time report!    This check-in is about so much more than seeing how your goals are coming along. It's about making sure your values AND your goals still...

Confidence — is it something you're born with, or something that can be worked on over time? While we all wish we had a little more of it, the good news is that confidence is a skill that can be developed.    Tune in as I sit down with brand photographer, business coach, and hype woman Cristin Goss as we talk about:    What corporate marketing taught her about life, work, and confidence The slow b...

I wrote a book, and it's finally OFFICIALLY out in the world! In this episode, I'm revealing the unexpected things I learned about time management while writing Time Management Essentials. I'm dishing on where the idea came from, the wild personal experiences that shaped the key points inside, and my best tips for taking what's in the book and making it your own! Come with me on a behind the scene...

When you've got big plans on your radar, like buying a home, planning a big vacation, celebrating milestones and anniversaries, or writing a book…it's easy to let the rest of your priorities fall to the wayside.    Sound familiar?   I recently wrote a book, and in this episode, I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at how I was able to write AND live life in the middle of it all. If you're in th...

Task batching and time blocking — easily two of my favorite time management strategies! And chances are, you've heard of them too. But do you know how to USE them…well? In this episode, I dig into all the details, like what makes them different, how they can help you focus, and what it takes to make them your most loved time management tool yet! Shownotes for Episode 178 Resources mentioned:    Ep...

There's more to time management than cute planners, best-selling books, and dry-erase command centers. BUT tools like these - especially BOOKS - can be super helpful along your time management journey. And in this episode of the It's About Time Podcast, I'm sharing SIX of my favorite time books to help you along the way! Shownotes for Episode 177!  

We all want more time to focus on what matters most, right? I'd say that's the reason most of us are working so hard. But what do you do when life feels extremely busy, and you're struggling to keep up with it all?  Is there a way to find balance between family life, work life, and finding time for things like passion projects and hobbies? That's what my guest, web designer Elizabeth McCravy, and...

This may sound controversial but… I'm not a huge fan of sticky notes. Why? Because they're NOT a time management strategy. What do I mean by that? This is exactly what I'll be digging into on this episode. Listen up to learn 5 ways to use sticky notes to be more productive at home and at work. Shownotes for Episode 175!  

Systems, automations, and outsourcing are all important things for keeping our work lives on track. But did you know they can also be highly valuable tools when it comes to time management in your personal life too?   If you've been struggling to juggle it all and feel as though you're right up on the edge of completely burning out, this one's for you.    Leah Remillet, fellow podcaster, mom, spea...

Balance — buzzword or possibility?    The truth is, we all want more balance in our lives. We all want to do more of the things that we love and less of the things we don't. But have you ever thought about why "balance" is so hard to obtain?    In episode 173 of the It's About Time Podcast, I'm going to unpack why we ALL struggle to find the right balance for our lives — and I'll expose the NUMBER...

Feeling stuck or unmotivated with your time management goals? Frustrated by a lack of progress? Confused on what to do next?   Sometimes, it helps to step outside ourselves and get some "fresh eyes" on our time management woes!   You probably know that accountability is great for things like exercising or reading more — but did you know that it's beneficial for time management too?    In this epis...

As a time management coach, I've helped a lot of people overcome overwhelm. And you know what I've learned? Taking ONE small step at a time is so much better than pressuring yourself to take big leaps to get there.  And in today's episode, I'm going to talk about why, and how you can start implementing this method into your own life to beat overwhelm! Shownotes for Episode 171 Resources mentioned:...

Everyone knows what it's like to procrastinate…and how awful it feels to be stuck in a cycle of never getting anything done. But to fix the problem and stop making excuses, we have to get to the root.  Have you ever stopped to think about WHY you may be procrastinating? If not, this episode of the It's About Time Podcast has you covered. I'll be looking at 6 different reasons you may be procrastin...

On this episode of the It's About Time Podcast, I sit down with one of my coaching clients, Louisiana-based artist Mary Catherine Dunphy. We talk about the struggles of going from employee to entrepreneur, managing new schedules and expectations, and how to honor and respect your personal time management boundaries to create your version of success! Shownotes for Episode 169 Resources mentioned:  ...

What do you do when life moves at light speed, but you feel like you can't keep up? It sounds counterintuitive, but it's likely time to slow down and rest.  I know many of you will have a visceral reaction to that — you don't have time to slow down! But if you don't slow down and take a beat now, you'll be forced to later. You can't pour from an empty cup. You can't go full speed ahead forever. Yo...

Everyone wants to be their best selves, right?  But what happens when your self-help resources… aren't helping? Our default reaction might be to assume that WE are the problem, but that's not necessarily true. Sometimes, self-help isn't helpful, and not everything is right for YOU. Self-help resources are great, but only when you use them in a way that supports how you operate. In this episode, I'...

How did this not-so-morning person go from "no time for workouts" to getting up at 5 am to head to the gym? In this episode, we're talking about how to find time for exercise, even if your schedule is jam-packed (spoiler alert, that's me and I'm giving you REAL methods that have helped me find a routine).  It's a lot easier than you might think. It all comes down to setting priorities, setting int...

We all have those days when it feels like nothing goes right. But what happens when those days turn into weeks? Then months? And then you wake up one day and realize that the last several months of your life have been anything but smooth sailing?  In today's episode, we're going to talk all about how to deal when it feels like everything is going south, and how small daily habits can help us weath...

Tired of being the punchline to the "chronically late" joke?  Sick of always being stressed out, overwhelmed, and maybe even a little embarrassed about your tardiness? Well my friend, it's time to break up with your bad habit because in today's episode, we're talking all about how to stop being late.  You'll learn the 7 types of late people and get a practical strategy to help you shock everyone b...

Have you ever wondered why all those time management and productivity "hacks" don't work for you? It's not you — it's them! You don't need to get up earlier and force yourself into focus mode. Or buy another planner and fancy pens. Or even just make yourself sit down and focus.     Traditional time management philosophies fall short because they don't lead with value and intention — the two main i...

Are you the kind of person who always needs background noise to work? If so, you might be sabotaging your focus! As it turns out, science says that silence really is golden — at least when it comes to being productive.    In today's episode, we're talking about why silence is so important for focus, and how to find silent moments in your everyday life, even when everything around you feels chaotic...

Struggling to find ways to add more time to your life? Tired of working nonstop, adding more errands to your never-ending list of things to do, and ultimately running on fumes? Well, my friend, it may be time to consider building a home management team! If you have the ability to do so, hiring people to lend a helping hand with daily responsibilities can clear up HOURS of your time in a given week...

When we think about finding peace in our day-to-day lives, we might not think about flexibility or "rolling with the punches." But for my friend Nealy Fischer, flexibility is how she's created a life she loves — one where she doesn't dread going to work, feels inspired often, and has time to show up for her family.  And it's how you can too, my friend! In this episode, we're going to talk about ho...