Perfect-ish: Time Management for Your Beautifully Imperfect Life

🤖 Ready to save time and mental energy? Feeling overwhelmed by daily tasks?  Need to simplify and make your life easier?  Want some tried and true tech tips?   It's time to embrace the power of technology to simplify your routines. 🍕⏰   We've got 13 (but who's counting?!) brilliant time-savers and automation ideas that will free up your time and help you focus on the most important things.  Lis...

Some call them Life Hacks.  Today we are taking these techie ideas and calling them LIFE JEWELS.  That's in part because my bestie Krystal Hunsucker does EVERYTHING with glitter and sparkle and lots of confetti.  But don't be fooled, she's got some serious wisdom and strategy behind the gorgeous glam gal that she is.   Did you know that your CORE VALUES can drive how you choose to find time for th...

😎This episode is all about ME.  Not really, but it feels a little bit like a peek into my mind and my heart and my process.    From taking stock of my "Big P and little p" priorities, viewing my weekly intentions, and fully diving off the high dive into all things SUMMER - your favorite podcast host 😉 made an important decision for what this summer schedule is going to look like for me personall...

🎢Do you feel like you're on a hormonal rollercoaster? Whether you're wondering if it's "just you" -- or if you're going crazy -- or if those hot flashes and mood swings and all the classic symptoms are giving it away... it could be a sign that you're experiencing perimenopause.  And even though that subject may have been taboo for generations, it's something worth talking about and shining a spot...

😩In today's world it's hard to NOT feel burned out, particularly among women. Is it inevitable?  Is it just part of living in this fast-paced, social-media driven, high-expectation time of life?  Is it something you can't change and just have to live with?   From overwhelming to-do lists to sleep issues, first, let's talk about the common signs of burnout and the serious consequences of ignoring...

🔣Let's "add" in some MATH to our Time Management conversation.  And in this case, we are "adding" in,..... SUBTRACTION.   Many of us tend to be a "more is more" kind of person.  But is that really the best way to look at our lives and our schedules? What if you could hear a bunch of examples of people who discovered that taking away something actually gave them back so much more.   If you've ever...

🧠There's something liberating about acknowledging that the conventional productivity techniques don't work for everyone.   Therapist and Social Media Content Creator Lindsay Fleming, LPC, is here to help us navigate the world of mental health, including ADHD, and how traditional time management strategies can fall short.   She shares that many times there is an internal stigma that can be a signi...

🛡️⚔️Are you ready for the GOOD NEWS?  It's time for part two in our series where we explore the concept of triggers, which can make or break your day, depending on your response.   In the previous episode, we identified and listed negative triggers, elements outside your control. If you haven't listened to that episode, go back to episode 54 to get the full context. This time, we focus on that goo...

Meet Linda Seidler - a charismatic communicator, leader, writer, and co- lead pastor at The Experience Church. Linda has inspired countless people to live up to their true potential over her 20-year career. And now she shares her life story and lessons from her journey.  And as we enter Mother’s Day Weekend .. it’s no surprise that one of her most important titles is: MOM.  A mom who lives what sh...

🏹Have you ever felt "TRIGGERED"?  Did you know there are both POSITIVE and NEGATIVE triggers?  You could even call that good news/bad news.  So let's start with the bad news.  And after this episode you'll see that  identifying negative triggers - external factors outside of your control that can shake you, knock you off your equilibrium, and spiral your day into a tailspin.... may not actually b...

🏠Not naturally organized?  All good!  Today’s guest felt exactly the same way.  And that’s why she believes that ANYONE can simplify and strategically transform their home, especially the most used spaces - your kitchen and pantry.    After being trapped at home during covid, Nikki Morley knew something had to give.  And her coping mechanism of calming the chaotic spaces not only gave her peace b...

☕☀️Is your coffee as strong as your morning routine?  It's time to talk about the first bookend of a successful day.  Whether you prefer a routine or a rhythm or a schedule, having some consistent habits each day can be the difference in how the rest of your day goes.     It's also important to think about what you're LOSING when you don't kick start your morning with purpose and intention.  Talk...

THIS is the candid and critical conversation that many of you have been waiting for.  I sit down with my new friend, Jana Fuchs, a licensed psychotherapist.  Jana shares her personal journey of being diagnosed with ADHD herself and learning how to manage everyday tasks and in her personal and professional life.  She is armed with practical tools and strategies she's adapted so she can manage her t...

⏰What if you could tap into FIVE daily time tips that would lead to all the freedom and abundance you dream of in your schedule?  These are time-tested and real-life-tested concepts that almost seem too simple.       In our milestone 50TH episode, let's talk preparing for the future, optimizing daily routines, planning with contingencies, setting boundaries, and being present.  This is for you if...

💻Emails and Files and Photos, oh my!  If you're buried under a mountain of digital clutter and chaos and just plain unorganized STUFF -- today is the first day to start digging out and discovering how tidying up online can free you up offline.   Our guide, CEO of "Be Organizing", Alex Brzozowski, is here to help sort our stuff and ourselves.  Her journey from working in a law firm to starting her...

Two small words - one big impact on our mindset.   If you ever find yourself mulling over the "IF ONLY's" in life, you're not alone.  In working with some of my mastermind clients, we have spent some serious effort going deep into this mindset and how it warps our perception of time.   We have realized that dwelling on this only serves to stall our progress.  The good news is that there are THREE...

Ever noticed how the art of packing can reflect the way we approach life? And that it's all about priorities and purpose?  I probably haven't because I'm too busy avoiding packing til the last minute and then overpacking --- oh wait -- just me?  Good thing I have my "Aunt" Kendra Crist Cross to the rescue.  She's not just an expert at fitting everything into a carry-on; she's a master at finding w...

Have you ever thought about how a spring clean can apply to not just your home but also your CALENDAR? 🗓️   Did you know that a decluttered schedule is just as refreshing as a tidy living space?  Can you even imagine what it would look like to reclaim your time?  It's possible!    In 2020, we all faced the unexpected task of wiping our calendars clean.  And for me, I actually journaled those momen...

Enter Pamela Bolado.  A WONDER WOMAN who is climbing mountains, facing fears, breaking records, conquering the status quo and making a difference for others. One step at a time.  Oh AND she's a Guinness World Record Holder on top of it.       Beyond setting a world record, Pamela was on a much bigger mission.  A MISSION WONDER WOMEN (the name of her non-profit).  Her drive was fueled by every step...

🏠🗑️CLICK HERE to download your FREE Spring Cleaning Tracker 📲CLICK HERE to join our TICK TALK TRIBE FB Community to join in the CHALLENGE! Grab your trash bags.   Take a deep breath.  It's time to PURGE and it's time to clear out some clutter -- and I'm not just talking about the junk drawer or the pantry.  We are taking a seasonal shift to do some serious Spring Cleaning.  Don't worry though. ...

Happy Easter Weekend, friends! There is nothing better than supporting someone else in their calling and big adventure!  Cherisse Hixson aka my "Little SIS" just launched her very own Podcast: Rhythms that Restore Podcast. Have you ever felt brought to your knees?  Have you ever felt that anxiety and overwhelm are winning?  For Cherisse it was right in the middle of that mess and in those pivotal...

Call it ESP - but chances are if you're a mom -- or a woman -- or a human, you get an automatic ticket to Guilt-Ville.   What if we take that ESP and turn it into THREE solutions to be the world's okay-ist mom (or woman or human) 😂  No really.  how about being a mom (woman/human) who understands EXPECTATIONS... SYSTEMS.. AND has PERSPECTIVE.   Mommy-ing ain't easy as they say.  At any stage.  (Al...

What would YOU say to YOUR younger self?  And when is the last time you were able to spend 30 minutes with your mom or another mentor and just sit back and listen to their wisdom and mic drops?  What an honor to have our BIGGEST FAN behind the mic for this eye-opening episode.  Did you guess who that might be?   MY MOM, Kate DeBlander, shares what she's grateful for, what she would do differently,...

🥳We did it!  40 and FABULOUS!  Welcome to our FORTIETH Episode.  What have you enjoyed or learned from our first batch of time management offerings?  Are you right on track?  Dazed and confused?  Somewhere in between?   Imagine if the FOUR TIPS from today's episode led to TWELVE crazy strong and super established time management skills just one year from now.  How would that feel?  It's time to b...

First of all - how typical of Dawn to totally take over the beginning of the episode - AND how typical of both of us to think this is episode 40 when in fact, it is episode 39.  Sigh.  But that's why you're going to love hearing what happens when you get the two of us together - unscripted. We can definitely laugh with and at each other and you can certainly find us LAUGHING THROUGH THE UGLY CRY (...