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

Discouraged by "failing" or forgetting to make progress on your New Year's Resolution (or goals in general)? Don't be — it happens to the best of us! In this episode, I'm covering WHY we lose steam on our resolutions and sharing a few simple yet strategic ways you can get yourself back on track. Shownotes for Episode 159 Thanks to Sunsama for sponsoring this week's episode! Click here to start you...

Ever feel like that traditional time management advice doesn't work for you? There's a reason why — it's not supposed to! While they may be great generic pieces of advice, they don't exactly help you find what works best for your schedule. In today's episode, my friend Chelsea Peterson and I are going to talk about how to make all the adjustments you need so you can make more time for the things y...

Ever been so stressed out that you felt sick? Turns out, it's not just your imagination! Prolonged stress and sleep deprivation can actually make you sick. But with so much going on in our day-to-day, how do you prevent running yourself ragged without ignoring your responsibilities? Tune in to find out! Thank you to this episode's sponsor Sunsama! Click here to start your 14-day FREE trial Shownot...

Do you ever wish you could build better habits faster?    You can when you follow Emily Nichol's guide to habit hacking. The one thing she tells everyone who wants to build better habits? Start small! If you want more nuggets of golden wisdom from Emily and to hear our discussion on how habits can transform your life completely, listen in! Shownotes for Episode 156 Stay in touch with Emily: Instag...

How many times have you thought, "I can do it all," only to realize that you could NOT, in fact, do it all?  We've all been there. As mothers, business owners, and women operating in this world, we're conditioned to believe that we have to do everything ourselves, or we've failed in some way. But in this episode of the It's About Time podcast, I had the chance to chat with Tanya Dalton, author of...

Ever heard the term "career self-care"? I hadn't either, until I met Minda Zetlin! But since then, the term hasn't left my brain for a second. In a culture that puts so much emphasis on hustle and grind and teaches us to pin our worth to the number of hours worked, it's more important than ever to practice self-care around the thing we spend 40 (or more) hours a week on: our careers! Shownotes for...

Sometimes, the best things happen when you take an unexpected step back from the daily hustle of running a business. Rachel Greiman discovered this when COVID-19 shut down daycares, and she was forced to delegate more of her copywriting projects to other writers. Though this led to a pay cut (at first) as she took on less client work herself, it ultimately led her to triple her business revenue th...

We all know the holidays are busy — even stressful. But we all want to spend this time being present with our families and resting, so how can we do that when it feels… well, chaotic? In honor of the upcoming holiday season, I want to share some of my best tips for taking care of yourself and staying sane during the most wonderful (and also stressful) time of the year!  Go to basecamp.com/anna and...

It's official — It's About Time is 150 episodes old! It's time for me to chat with you all about the lessons I've learned over the last 150 episodes. Whether you're a business-owning mom, a working parent, or just a downright busy human, these lessons in time management will help you find more balance, productivity, AND ease in life. Thanks for being here! Here's to another 150 episodes with y'all...

Some people are just so… fashionable, aren't they? I've always envied people who look put-together and always seem have the cutest clothes. Turns out feeling good in your clothes doesn't have to take a lot of time or money. If you've ever been curious about how to save time in your closet with a capsule wardrobe, press play on episode 150 of It's About Time featuring Jenny Eversole, Founder of Sty...

We all have goals we want to achieve. But what happens when we're working towards those goals and it feels like we're working really hard to get… nowhere? If you feel like you're stuck in hyper-productivity mode without ever making much progress, Shanna Hocking has some tips! In her new book, One Bold Move A Day, Shanna discusses her philosophy to make big goals a reality by taking small daily ste...

Do you catch yourself playing the "How much can I get done in the next 2 hours?" game? Yep, we've all been there. If you're busy, sometimes you have to do a lot in a little bit of time. But honestly, that intense level of productivity can eventually lead to burnout. This episode guest, Brittany Dixon, is no stranger to burnt-out entrepreneurs.  In her consulting business, she expertly guides busin...

Whether we like numbers or not, all business owners have to work with them on some level! On today's episode of the podcast, I'm talking with Madison Brown, an accounting expert and time management superstar, as she walks us through her favorite ways to take the overwhelm out of dealing with your numbers. Shownotes for Episode 147

Life can be pretty chaotic — especially with kids. How can we control the chaos and give ourselves the calmest life possible? Heather Greco, the Chaos Coordinator, has the best system for reducing overwhelm while still managing to get everything done in your busy life.  Shownotes for Episode 146

A new planner would help you stay on track, right? …. Statistically speaking, no. Planners aren't the solution to your bursting calendar or your overflowing inbox. Instead, your planner might be CAUSING more issues. What should you do if a planner isn't helping? I have a few ideas, so tune into this episode to find out.  Shownotes for Episode 145 A roadmap, a community, and support that helps you...

Do you find yourself running late to… everything? Guess what! Tardiness isn't actually something people do out of laziness. In fact, most of it can be chalked up to personality traits that can be learned and unlearned! When you figure out how to manage your time well, you can be on time or early to almost everything. In this episode, I'm breaking down my framework for creating a time management pl...

Are you constantly scrolling on social, or refreshing your news feed? Having easy access to so much information is amazing, but it can also be damaging. What if we could find a middle ground that kept us on top of current events and in contact with our loved ones without dragging us down or sucking all our time? Listen to this episode, where I'll break down what an information diet is and why now'...

Mentors: Do you have one?    There are so many people out there who are fantastic, amazing experts in the areas we want to improve in our own lives and work. We want to listen to them! I want to caution you against trying to listen to ALL of them, though. Instead of helping you, trying to learn from tons of different mentors will only lead to overwhelm. That's why I'm sharing 4 keys to choosing me...

Nothing about life is set it and forget it. Neither is time management. Whether it's a routine, a task management tool, or your trusty to-do list, time management isn't a Crockpot. Our lives change and evolve, and our methods should, too. But how do we know when the time is right to pull the plug on our old routine or time management strategies so we can craft a new one? Tune into this week's epis...

Do you find yourself running around all day, zig-zagging between tasks, going across town just to come back… and then go again? Tune into this episode to learn how you can give your routines a physical flow that makes sense and saves you time, energy, AND money! 🍋 Register for my FREE workshop! Routine Refresh: 3 Steps to Reclaim Your Time with the RIGHT Routines Shownotes for Episode 140 Go to b...

Remember when you were a kid and you were so excited for the day you could go to bed whenever you want? Well, it turns out that's not the best thing for us. As adults, we need 8-9 hours of sleep every night, but most of us aren't getting that. On this week's podcast episode, I'm chatting with sleep expert Becca Campbell as she walks us through her killer framework for better sleep, so we can be mo...

For the second time in as many years, my family and I just moved! And surprisingly, it was nearly STRESS-FREE. If you think that's not possible, you need to listen to this episode to learn w hat inspired our recent move and how we planned financially by setting goals and sticking to them. I also cover what I've learned from moving 13 times since college graduation, my packing process, and my #1 re...

Life can be A LOT. Whether you're a stay-at-home mom, a working parent, or a business owner, your proverbial plate is full. What if you had more time in your life to enjoy things, rather than worry about the details or how you'll get it all done? That's what Stacy Tuschl and I discussed In this episode, Stacy breaks down her framework for implementing (non-boring) systems in every facet of her lif...

Do you ever find yourself wishing you had more hours in the day? It turns out, it's not about having more hours but being able to get more out of the time you DO have. To make the most of your time, it's all about finding flow. In episode 136 of the It's About Time podcast, I'm teaching you everything you need to know about flow — including how you can find it, and how to cultivate it. Listen to i...

Dr. Tiffany Eurich, self-proclaimed philomath and PR/marketer extraordinaire, joins us today to chat about the true meaning of serving others and crafting a legacy. If you've ever found yourself wondering what you'll leave behind, this episode will help you figure out what legacy means to you and how to build it every day.   Shownotes for Episode 135   Stay in touch with Tiffany by visiting her We...