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Anna Dearmon Kornick
Welcome to It’s About Time, a podcast about work, life and balance. Around here, we believe that busy is *not* a badge of honor, and that success and stress don’t have to go hand in hand.
Each week, host Anna Dearmon Kornick shares time management tips, productivity strategies and real-life advice to help YOU make the most of your time.
From setting goals and staying focused, to making time for your family and self-care, Anna answers your toughest questions so you can stop spinning your wheels and start getting things done. Life is messy, so Anna doesn’t hold back from sharing stories of personal struggle alongside the successes.
In addition to deep-dive how-to episodes with valuable takeaways that you can start implementing today, Anna interviews other go-getters to find out how they juggle careers, businesses, family, personal development, travel and more.
If you’re ready to step away from the overwhelm and spend your time on what matters most, you’re in the right place.
Running on Routines: How to simplify and systemize your unique rhythm for work, life and balance with Alexandra Beauregard
If there's anything we've learned from the past few years, it's that we can't can control everything. But we CAN have a bit more control over things within our lives, businesses, home and calendars. Alexandra Beauregard of The Productivity Zone believes we can use routines and simple systems to create freedom and spend time on what matters most. Find out how she uses emojis and color coding to stay organized, and what routines have in common with your undies! 🔗 SHOW NOTES for Episode 120 Stay in touch with Alexandra: Alexandra's Website: theproductivityzone.com Follow Alexandra on Instagram Resources Mentioned: The Productivity Zone Asana Trello Alexandra’s Asana Assistant Emily Ley’s Simplified Planner Ideal Week Calendar Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin ------ Become an It’s About Time Insider! Sign up for the newsletter ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
48:3018/04/2022
Let's Talk Money: The First Steps to Financial Freedom featuring Sarah Becker
For many of us, talking about money and finances ranks pretty high on the difficult conversations list. Financial confidence is usually not something we’re born with, it’s acquired. Fortunately, people like Sarah Becker of Becker Talks Money exist to demystify finances and - dare I say it - make talking money FUN. Listen in for Sarah’s first steps to financial freedom, how to get comfy talking dollars and cents and more! 🔗 SHOW NOTES for Episode 119 Resources Mentioned 🎧Listen to Sarah's previous episode - It’s OKAY To Be Multi Passionate. Why You Don’t Have To Pick Just ONE Thing With Sarah Becker 🔗Google Keep 🔗Notion 🔗Google Calendar 🔗Wave Sarah’s three tiers of book recommendations: 📚Entry level:Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence by Vicki Robin 📚Mid level:The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness by Morgan Housel 📚 Want to nerd out?:The Bogleheads' Guide to Investing by Mel Lindauer ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
39:3211/04/2022
But first, Coffee: The Right Way to Drink Coffee for Productivity
Whether you're a coffee drinker, a green tea lover, or you've aways got a Diet Coke nearby, caffeine is helping many of us get through the day — or at least the morning. Now that I'm a mom of two and my sleep is interrupted nearly every night, my coffee intake has skyrocketed. That got me curious about caffeine and productivity. Press play on Episode 118 to find out what science has to say about the right way to drink caffeine for productivity. 🔗 SHOW NOTES for Episode 118 Resources Mentioned 🥂Join me at the School of Styling’s Restorative Retreat in June ☕️ Grab a FREE bag of Trade coffee on us! 🔗You're drinking your coffee wrong - these 3 tips can boost your productivity, experts say 🎧Can You Become A Morning Person? 🎧Quick And Easy: 7 Simple Productivity Hacks That Could Change Everything 📚 When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel H. Pink 📚The Productivity Project: Accomplishing More by Managing Your Time, Attention, and Energy by Chris Bailey 💧That insulated tumbler I mentioned ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide,
16:3104/04/2022
Productivity's Secret Superhero: 5 Ways to Take a Better Break
This week, I've got a challenge for you. I want you to take a break. Seriously. Even though it might seem counterintuitive or counterproductive, taking breaks during your day can actually help you be more productive. Powering through when you're feeling sluggish and the creativity just isn't there is a prime example of working HARDER, not SMARTER. Need a little break taking inspiration? Keep listening for a buffet of five breaks that’ll help you refresh and recharge to get you through the day. I'll see you next week with a brand new episode of it's about time until then here's episode 42, which originally aired on August 18th, 2020 productivities secret superhero five ways to take a better break. SHOW NOTES for Episode 42 ------ Are you ready for your best year ever? Come and grab your seat for our goal-setting workshop Ready. Set. Goals! ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
19:3928/03/2022
Can you become a morning person?
When your alarm goes off in the morning, do you pop out of bed - ready to tackle the day? Or are you more of a snooze button and hide under the covers kinda morning person? If you're the latter, sometimes mornings can feel impossible. Maybe you've tried EVERYTHING to make yourself a morning person and it's just not working. Can you BECOME a morning person? That's exactly what I'm answering inside this episode of It's About Time. Whether you're already a pro at mornings or you'd rather go back to bed, listen up for simple steps to make your mornings better than ever. 🔗 SHOW NOTES for Episode 117 Resources Mentioned 🥂 Join me for the Spring Reset Workshop in Baton Rouge! 🔗 Download the Bird is the Word biological chronotype worksheet 🎧Is The Juice Worth The Squeeze? How To Step Off The Hot Mess Express Once And For All With Rachel Henry 🎧Win the Morning, Win the Day: How to Design Your Next Level Morning Routine 🎧 How to Adjust to Daylight Savings Time 📚 When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel H. Pink 📚The Productivity Project: Accomplishing More by Managing Your Time, Attention, and Energy by Chris Bailey 📚Atomic Habits by James Clear My Night Time Favorites 🔗 Sound Machine 🔗 Eye Mask 🔗 Black Out Curtains 🔗 Lavender Pillow Mist 🔗 Memory Foam Pillow ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how
27:2421/03/2022
How to Adjust to Daylight Savings Time
Can we all agree that the time change is the worst? Whether we're springing forward or falling backward, or simply traveling across time zones - being thrown off our internal clocks is a recipe for nodding off in morning meetings and being wide awake when it's time for sleep. In this episode, I'm diving into how to help your internal clock adjust to time change without chugging gallons of coffee or falling asleep at your desk. 🔗 SHOW NOTES for Episode 116 Resources Mentioned 🥂 Join me for the Spring Reset Workshop in Baton Rouge! 🎧 Episode 73: The Life-Changing Magic of a Home Edit with Sara West 📚When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel H. Pink ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
17:1714/03/2022
Overbooked and Way Too Busy: What to Do When There's Not Enough Time
You've spread yourself too thin. Again. Your calendar is overflowing and there doesn't seem to be an end in sight. You're overcommitted, overwhelmed, and flat out exhausted. So what do you do when you've committed to doing too much? That's exactly what I'm talking about in Episode 115. We've all been there. And chances are, we'll probably find ourselves with a too-full plate again - especially as events are picking up and invitations are rolling in as the pandemic recedes. Lean in and listen up for real life ways to handle it all and how to avoid overdoing it in the future. 🔗 SHOW NOTES for Episode 115 Resources Mentioned 🎧 Meet the Mind Sweep - A Better Way to Clear Your Head Without Making a Huge Mess 🎧 5 Reasons Why Your To-Do List Isn’t Working 🎧5 Strategies for Being More Focused Than Ever ⏰ Clockwise Office Hours ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
28:2608/03/2022
Better Boundaries and Being Present: How to Set Boundaries and Be More Present During Your Downtime
Living in a world of 24/7 access with notifications, emails and messages coming our way at all hours of the day, it can be so hard to turn off work and actually be present during our downtime. Either we're responding to messages, getting distracted by emails or we're worrying about what's left and what we've got to do tomorrow. That ends today. Tune in for three ways to successfully shut off work and be more present when you're off the clock. 🔗 SHOW NOTES for Episode 114 Resources Mentioned 🎧 The 5 Must-Have Routines You Need In Your Life Right Now ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
26:4328/02/2022
3 Reasons Why You Need a Weekly Planning Session
Would you rather be frantic and frazzled or calm and prepared? The answer should be a no brainer. When we have so much on our to-do lists and our calendars are bursting at the seems, calm and prepared feels downright impossible. The secret? A weekly planning session. Find out 3 reasons why a weekly planning session should be a non-negotiable in your week and walk away with simple tips to get started. 🔗 SHOW NOTES for Episode 113 Resources Mentioned 🎧 Serve Up a Delicious Game Changer: How to Start Meal Planning (Or Take Your Meal Planning to the Next Level) ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
12:2121/02/2022
Calm, Cool and Collected: How to Reset and Keep Moving When Your Day Goes Up in Flames
When things go south. When all hell breaks loose. When your day goes up in flames and everything goes wrong, how do you bounce back? A Reset Ritual is your ticket to going from super stressed to calm, cool and collected. Find out what a Reset Ritual is and how to create your own so you can keep moving when everything goes haywire. You'll definitely want to have this mini-routine in your back pocket for life's unpredictable moments. 🔗 SHOW NOTES for Episode 88 ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
23:5414/02/2022
One Thing at a Time: Why Most New Year's Resolutions Fail Before February
Sometimes things don't go as planned. We make a list of goals, resolutions, dreams and ideas that we're so excited about! And then life happens, we hit roadblocks and feel like giving up. Find out 3 simple steps for hitting reset on your goals and starting over when you're feeling discouraged. Plus, find out the right way to use a habit tracker so you can stick with your plans once and for all! 🔗 SHOW NOTES for Episode 112 Resources Mentioned 🎧Episode 11: How to Start Habits That Stick 🎧Episode 40: These 7 Habits Could Change Your Life 🎧Episode 48: My Secret for Getting Everything Done: Why You Need an Ideal Week 📚Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod 💙Cultivate What Matters Powersheets ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
24:1207/02/2022
All Problem, No Solution: Why Complaining Isn't Worth Your Time featuring Lori Oberbroekling
Sometimes life can be a LOT. We’ve got deadlines, responsibilities at home, relationships to tend, and more. When the going gets tough, sometimes complaining is our first response to blow off steam. But is complaining even worth your time? Lori Oberbroeckling, author of Secrets of Supermom, is here to talk about one of the hidden time wasters: complaining. Find out how to take back your time, what to do instead of complaining, and how to deal with chronic complainers in your life. 🔗 SHOW NOTES for Episode 111 Stay In Touch With Lori 🔗 Lori's Website 🔗 Follow Lori on Facebook 🔗 Follow Lori on Instagram 🔗 Follow Lori on LinkedIn 📚 Grab a Copy of Lori’s Book- Secrets of Supermom: How Extraordinary Moms Succeed at Work and Home and How You Can Too! Resources Mentioned 🔗 Crush the Rush Planner 🔗 Cozi Family Organizer Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
46:5031/01/2022
How to Find Focus with a Word of the Year
The start of a new year comes with many traditions. We set goals, start new habits and think about how we can put our best foot forward. One simple and fun way to stay focused throughout the year is by choosing a word to represent what you hope to do, achieve, experience or feel - a word of the year. Find out why choosing a word of the year can be a game changer. Plus, I’ll share my word and how I’ll use it in the year ahead. 🔗 SHOW NOTES for Episode 110 ------ Resources Mentioned 🎧 Finding Your Footing Through a Priority Shift: How to Do the Next Right Thing 🎧 Live & Learn: My Biggest Mistakes of 2021 and Why I Won't Skip Goal Setting Ever Again 🔗 Cultivate What Matters Powersheets ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
19:1718/01/2022
The Juggle is Real: How to Find Your Balance with Boundaries featuring Kimberly Tara
You know that feeling when you've got so many different (and often wonderful!) things going on that life begins to feel a bit like a juggling act? Kimberly Tara can attest that the juggle is real! As a business owner, a CPA and Certified Tax Coach, a blogger, and a mom to three boys - Kimberly knows the juggle first hand. Find out how she sets boundaries, stays organized and creates time for herself while creating her version of work/life balance. 🔗 SHOW NOTES for Episode 109 ------ Stay In Touch With Kimberly 🔗 KimberlyTara.com - Kimberly’s website devoted to helping female business owners redefine wealth building 🔗 Kimberly’s Instagram for Financial & Tax Tips for Business Owners 🔗 Join Kimberly’s free Facebook community – The Business Prosperity Collective 🔗 Messy Wonderful – Kimberly’s Lifestyle & Family Travel Blog 🔗 Kimberly’s Instagram for Lifestyle & Family Travel Inspiration ------ Resources Mentioned 🔗Trello – Kimberly’s go-to project management system for keeping track of all the things 🔗iCal – Kimberly’s digital calendar of choice 🔗Get on the waitlist for Kimberly’s Business Prosperity Lab! 🔗 Take Kimberly’s Should You Hire Your Kids? Quiz to find out if you’re ready to hire your kids and start making your business income work more for you and your family. 🔗 Grab Kimberly’s 9 Tips for Traveling with Toddlers & Babies and start planning adventures with your crew! ------
52:3810/01/2022
The Buddy System: 3 Ways to Fail-Proof Your Goals and Make Big Things Happen
When I found out just how much ACCOUNTABILITY impacts our drive to make things happen, I was blown away. If you’re planning to make big (or even small or medium-sized) things happen in your life, accountability has simply GOT to be a part of the plan. Tune in to find out how you can create accountability for your goals with a partner, an investment or a combination of both. Then, grab your seat for Ready. Set. Goals! my LIVE goal-setting workshop happening December 28th! http://www.annadkornick.com/goals
20:0120/12/2021
Get SMART: Why Goals and Good Habits Beat New Year's Resolutions Every Time
When you really want to make something happen in your life, I'm sorry to say, but a New Year's Resolution is NOT the way to go. Find out what you should do instead, including setting SMART goals, and building habits that stick. Plus, I'll reveal why getting an accountability partner is pretty much the most important thing you should do when you want to make your dreams come true. Join me for my goal setting workshop! 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 107 ------ Are you ready for your best year ever? Come and grab your seat for my goal-setting workshop Ready. Set. Goals! ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick! http://www.annadkornick.com/goals
23:4613/12/2021
Look Back: Why Planning Your Best Year Ever Starts in the Past
Typically when we think of setting goals, we think about the future. It's super exciting to think about all the things we could do in the year ahead. However, the best way to plan your best year ever starts by looking to the past. Find out the three questions you should ask yourself to plan your year with purpose, plus tips for getting out of a goal-setting funk if you're just not feeling it this year. Register for Ready. Set. Goals! My goal-setting workshop for go-getters who want to get things done. http://www.annadkornick.com/goals
23:0306/12/2021
Live & Learn: My Biggest Mistake of 2021 and Why I Won’t Skip Goal Setting Ever Again
They say hindsight is 2020, but honestly I'll be ready when 2021 is in the rearview. 2021 was a HARD one for me. Fortunately, I recognize my biggest mistake. I didn't set clear, actionable goals. Shocking, I know. Find out why I didn't set goals, what happened, and what I'm doing differently to prepare for 2022. Yes, I'm spilling the beans on what it was like to have a year without goals, and why I'll NEVER ever skip goal setting for the new year ever again. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 105 Episodes mentioned: 🎧 Past. Present. Future: How To Plan Your Best Year Ever 🎧 Why I Don’t Make New Year’s Resolutions – And What I Do Instead 🎧 Out Of Office: How To Prepare For Extended Time Off So You Can Actually Disconnect And Step Away Stress Free ------ Are you ready for your best year ever? Come and grab your seat for our goal-setting workshop Ready. Set. Goals! ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
16:5129/11/2021
Just a Quick Thanks: 3 Easy Ways to Feel Better, Be Happier and Cultivate Joy with a Gratitude Practice
Gratitude is proven to make you happier, healthier and invite more joy into your life. But something about the phrase "gratitude practice" can feel intimidating - like it has to be this whole, formal routine. Our lives are already so full, that finding time for a consistent gratitude practice seems like one more thing to squeeze in. Fortunately, gratitude isn't one-size-fits-all and I'm sharing 3 easy ways that you can say a quick thanks and get all the feel good benefits of expressing gratitude. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 104 Resources mentioned: 🎧 3 Ways To Add More Structure To Your Day 🎧 Simple Magic: How To Be More Intentional With Your Time, Your Friendships And How You Show Up Online Featuring Rhiannon Bosse 💙 Check out Christa Hudgins’ Move Forward Line a Day Journal - use promo code ANNA20 for 20% off! 📚 Brené Brown on Joy and Gratitude ------ Are you ready for your best year ever? Come and grab your seat for our goal-setting workshop Ready. Set. Goals! ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
20:3722/11/2021
Simple Magic: How to Be More Intentional with Your Time, Your Friendships and How You Show Up Online featuring Rhiannon Bosse
With two successful businesses, two small children and an ever-growing list of responsibilities, it's no wonder Rhiannon Bosse calls herself a Time Magician. But for Rhi, time management isn't about crossing more stuff off a list. Instead, she's focused on making memories and finding beauty in life's simple pleasures. Rhi shares how she navigates her day-to-day, her perspective on authenticity in social media, and how we can cultivate stronger relationships in any season of life. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 103 Stay in touch with Rhi! Her website - rhiannonbossecelebrations.com Instagram - @rhiannonbosse and @rbsoapco ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
01:01:1615/11/2021
Living the Dream: How Setting up Systems and Workflows Can Change Everything about Your Work/Life Balance featuring Jess Aiken
Jess Aiken is living the dream. Well, she's living HER dream. She's running a successful wedding planning business with a team of 12 - even through the rollercoaster of Covid-19 cancellations. She's married to her high school sweetheart with a sweet baby on the way. What's her secret? Systems and Processes. Find out how setting up systems and capturing processes changed everything for Jess, and walk away with ideas for setting up your own systems so you can spend more time on what matters most. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 102 Stay in touch with Jess! Learn about the Planner’s Perspective - theplannersperspective.com Shop the apparel line! - The Planner's Perspective Shop Facebook - The Planner's Perspective Group Instagram - @the_planners_perspective ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
50:0508/11/2021
Stay Curious: How to Be a Better Listener, Cultivate Connection and Use Your Time Well featuring Melissa Thompson
Being a good communicator helps us make the most of our time, build connections with others, and get our point across. But so often when we think about communication, we just think about the part where it’s our turn to talk. While talking is pretty important for a good conversation, it’s actually listening that makes all the difference. Communication expert Dr. Melissa Thompson joins me this week to share actionable tips for listening, speaking, and staying curious. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 101 Stay in touch with Melissa and Success Labs: Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn Learn more about Success Labs - mysuccesslab.com Facebook - facebook.com/successlabs Instagram - instagram.com/success_labs LinkedIn - linkedin.com/company/success-labs ------ Are you ready for your best year ever? Come and grab your seat for our goal-setting workshop Ready. Set. Goals! ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
50:4301/11/2021
Celebrate Your Wins: 10 Takeaways from the First 100 Episodes of It’s About Time
Wow! It's so hard to believe we've made it to Episode 100! Join me as I celebrate this milestone for It's About Time that wouldn't be possible without YOU! From my top 10 takeaways, big lessons learned and even mistakes made along the way - grab your earbuds and let's celebrate Episode 100 together! 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 100 Resources mentioned: TOO MANY TO LIST HERE! Go visit the show notes to get links to all of the past solo shows and amazing interviews I’ve had over the last 99 episodes! ------ Are you ready for your best year ever? Come and grab your seat for our goal-setting workshop Ready. Set. Goals! ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
38:0325/10/2021
In the Meantime: How to Make the Most of Your Time While You Wait
Waiting. We've all been there, and we'll probably be there again. Actor and podcast host Jessica Lorion is currently in a season of waiting, but what sets her apart is her approach to the day to day as she looks to the future. Whether you're in a period of postponement or supporting someone who is, Jessica's story and practical advice will leave you feeling inspired and energized to make the most of your time NOW, not later. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 99 Stay in touch with Jessica! Her website - jessicalorion.com Instagram - @jessicalorion Facebook - Mamas In Training Listen to her podcast - Mamas In Training Join the Mamas In Training Premium Community ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
53:2418/10/2021
Be Different: How to Do Life with Confidence and Authenticity featuring Natasha Coyle
Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt self-conscious or worried about what someone else might think of something you really want to do. Charleston wedding photographer and educator Natasha Coyle knows exactly how you feel. From starting a successful business with zero experience behind the camera to going viral on TikTok, Natasha knows a thing or two about pushing through nerves and getting back up after falling down. Listen in to find out how being different has made all the difference for Natasha, and how being yourself is always the best strategy for success. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 98 Stay in touch with Natasha! Her website -Natasha Coyle Photography - Resources Instagram - @NatashaCoylePhotography TikTok - Natasha Coyle Photography Enroll In Natasha's Reels Bootcamp ------ Resources Mentioned: 🎧 The Power Of Budgeting, Paying Off Debt And Putting Profit First: Get Financially Fit With Kristen Ricupero ------ Are you ready for your best year ever? Come and grab your seat for our goal-setting workshop Ready. Set. Goals! ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
47:0811/10/2021
What Matters Most: A Behind the Scenes Look at the What, Why and How of My Newest Adventure in Time Management
Pardon my progress, but a LOT has been happening behind the scenes around here. This past week I started a brand new, full-time role with an amazing, mission-driven company. As you can imagine, a whole lot of thought and deliberation went into my decision to say YES to becoming Head of Community at Clockwise, and that's exactly what I'm revealing in this episode. Press play to find out the three most important factors in my decision and what this means for the future of It's About Time. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 97 ------ Resources Mentioned: 🎧 It Takes A Village: How To Build A Powerful Personal Support System With Intention 🎧 Beyond Pros And Cons: Three Secrets To Making Better BIG Decisions 🎧Finding Your Footing Through A Priority Shift: How To Do The Next Right Thing ------ Are you ready for your best year ever? Come and grab your seat for our goal-setting workshop Ready. Set. Goals! ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
38:1004/10/2021
Under Construction: How I'm Preparing for a New Chapter in Time Management
Whenever a big change is on the horizon, it can feel a little like a New Year. You get this jolt of energy to look at your life, habits, routines and more to make sure you start things off on the right foot. I've got a BIG change coming in the next week, so press play on this super short episode to find out what I'm doing to get ready, get set... and GO with intention.
04:0620/09/2021
Eat Right. Work Smarter. Find Balance: How to Prioritize Wellness and Shift Your Mealtime Mindset with Emily Johnson.
Hit the drive thru. Grab and Go. Eat on the Run. There’s no doubt we’re busy, and far too often our mealtimes turn into GO TIME. Emily Johnson, a Certified Nutritional Practitioner, has a pantry full of tips for being more intentional with what you’re putting on your plate. From starting your day with a restorative morning routine to shifting your mindset around food, listen in on my conversation with Emily and walk away ready to cook up healthy habits and more mindful mealtimes. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 95 Stay in touch with Emily! Her website - woogirlwellness.com Instagram - @woogirlwellness Listen to her podcast - Newly Nutrition Podcast on Instagram - Newly Nutrition the Podcast ------ Resources in this episode: 🧺Take back your time spent doing laundry with Hampr and save 50% on your membership with promo code ABOUTTIME50 Insight Timer: Emily’s go-to app for guided meditation ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
51:4413/09/2021
It Takes a Village: How to Build a Powerful Personal Support System with Intention
There’s no such thing as a self-made man (or woman.) We need other people to thrive. But how can you be intentional about creating your own cheering squad, support system and personal board of directors? That’s exactly what Ashley Joy and I dive into in this episode. From finding a mentor and working with a coach, to cultivating friendships and more - if you want to get to the next level in your life, these are the 5 people you need in your corner. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 94 Stay in touch with Ashley Joy: Website - ashleyjoyspeaks.com Instagram - @ashleyjoyspeaks Twitter - @AshleyJoySpeaks She Laughs: A Devotional with Motivational Quotes and Life Lessons for the Overcoming Woman Dreams Of Joy: Encountering An Unfailing God and His Unfailing Love ------ Are you ready for your best year ever? Come and grab your seat for our goal-setting workshop Ready. Set. Goals! ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
49:5706/09/2021
Where to Turn When You Don't Know What's Next: How to Find Your North Star
As this episode goes live, it's August 30, 2021. Hurricane Ida made landfall on the coast of Louisiana as a Category 4 Hurricane yesterday. As I recorded this episode, it was still night. Hundreds of thousands were in the dark, without power. We don't know what's waiting for us at sunrise. We don't know what's up ahead. When you're feeling unsure and unsteady, it helps to have a north star. Tune in for a refresher on staying true to yourself and your values so you can do the next right thing.
30:1430/08/2021
Quick and Easy: 7 Simple Productivity Hacks That Could Change Everything
Full disclosure: I've got a love/hate relationship with productivity hacks. They're certainly no substitute for purpose-driven time management, but they can be fun, quick and easy. Tune in and walk away with 7 simple productivity hacks that you can start using today. Just wait til you hear how a single sticky note could change everything! 🔗 SHOW NOTES for Episode 93 Resources Mentioned 🎧Productivity’s Secret Superhero: 5 Ways To Take A Better Break 📚 When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel H. Pink ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
35:3024/08/2021
Beyond Pros and Cons: Three Secrets to Making Better Big Decisions
When you’re faced with a BIG decision it can feel pretty overwhelming. What should I do? Is this right for me? Should I ask for advice? Who do I ask? There is DEFINITELY a better way than head-spinning and spiraling over what to do. Find out how to play the long game, the 5-7 words that change everything, and why you need your own “kitchen cabinet.” Get ready to make life’s BIG decisions with less stress and more confidence than ever before! 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 92 ------ Resources Mentioned: 🎧How To Set Yourself Up For Success With A Weekly Planning Session 🎧Finding Your Footing Through A Priority Shift: How To Do The Next Right Thing 🎧How To Build A Core Values Driven Life And Business With Sarah Joy Hays ------ Are you ready for your best year ever? Come and grab your seat for our goal-setting workshop Ready. Set. Goals! ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
25:2816/08/2021
Fact or Fiction: The Surprising Truth about Work/Life Balance
Work/life balance. Is it even real? One minute I’m reading an article with tips for better work/life balance, the next I’m hearing a speaker say that work/life balance isn’t real. Well, which is it? Join me as I dive deep into the topic of work/life balance, how it shapes our time management, and affects our attitude. We’ll go back to the beginning, break it down word by word, and decide what truly matters most when it comes to work/life balance. This one might surprise you. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 91 ------ Resources mentioned: Find Your Top 5 or Top 34 Strengths! Take back your time spent doing laundry with Hampr and save 50% on your membership with the code ABOUTTIME50 ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
33:1609/08/2021
Because Brain Dump Sounds Gross: Meet the Mind Sweep - A Better Way to Clear Your Head Without Making a Huge Mess
I’ll just say it. I hate the phrase “Brain Dump.” And honestly, there’s a better way to get stuff out of your head when you feel overwhelmed. Meet the Mind Sweep. When everything is swirling in your head, procrastination has set in or your productivity has tanked, the Mind Sweep is your new bff for getting everything out of your head without making an even bigger mess on paper. Press play to find out what exactly a Mind Sweep is, how to do one and let’s dump the Brain Dump once and for all. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 90 ------ Resources Mentioned: 🔗Grab your FREE Mind Sweep Lists to help you get specific during your next Mind Sweep. 📚Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen ------ Are you ready for your best year ever? Come and grab your seat for our goal-setting workshop Ready. Set. Goals! ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
29:0803/08/2021
Time is Money: How to Get Financially Fit with Kristen Ricupero
Managing money can be a pretty intimidating topic - especially when we have so many other responsibilities on our plates - but financial coach Kristen Ricupero knows how to make finances fun! From paying off debt to the power of budgeting to Profit First, if you’ve got money questions - Kristen’s got answers. Tune in and find out how you can start growing at the speed of cash! This episode is a re-release of episode 49
58:1826/07/2021
Conference Confidence: The Ultimate Guide to Making the Most of Your Next Conference
This past year, the conferences on our calendar went virtual and we networked via Zoom squares. Now, as conferences are beginning to take place in person once again, your formerly stellar conference skills might be feeling a little rusty. That's why I've compiled my ultimate list of tips to help you make the most of your next conference. Find out exactly what to do before, during and after to prep, enjoy and take action as a Conference All-Star! 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 89 ------ Are you ready for your best year ever? Come and grab your seat for our goal-setting workshop Ready. Set. Goals! ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
28:1319/07/2021
Calm, Cool and Collected: How to Reset and Keep Moving Forward When Your Day Goes Up in Flames
When thinigs go south. When all hell breaks loose. When your day goes up in flames and everything goes wrong, how do you bounce back? A Reset Ritual is your ticket to going from super stressed to calm, cool and collected. Find out what a Reset Ritual is and how to create your own so you can keep moving when everything goes haywire. You'll definitely want to have this mini-routine in your back pocket for life's unpredictable moments. http://www.abouttimepodcast.com/88
24:0412/07/2021
Your Tiny First Step: 5 Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Start Getting Things Done
We’re all guilty of procrastination, but what do we do about it? Your first step might be simpler than you think. In this episode, we’ll start by recognizing what procrastination looks like. Sometimes it can really sneak up on us and feel productive, even though it’s not. Then, I’ll tackle five of the most common reasons why we procrastinate and how to push past each one. After you listen to this episode, you’ll be SO ready to stop waiting and start getting things done! 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 87 Other episodes to check out: 🎧 Now, Not Later: 5 Things You Should Know About Procrastination 🎧 Why We Wait: 5 Questions To Ask Yourself When You Feel Like Procrastinating ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
35:1305/07/2021
Why We Wait: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Next Time You Feel Like Procrastinating
Why exactly do we procrastinate, and what can we do about it? In Part 2 of our three-episode series on procrastination, find out how self-control and motivation fit into the procrastination equation, plus three ways to knock something off your to-do list without even doing it. And then - walk away with five questions to ask yourself so you can get to the bottom of why you’re putting things off so you can stop procrastinating and start doing! 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 86 Other episodes to check out in the 3-part PROCRASTINATION series: 🎧 Now, Not Later: 5 Things You Should Know About Procrastination 🎧Your Tiny First Step: 5 Ways To Stop Procrastinating And Start Getting Things Done ------ Resources mentioned: Love Every - Stage based play essentials for ages 0-4 ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
23:4828/06/2021
Now, Not Later: 5 Things You Should Know About Procrastination
Procrastination. It’s one of the topics you’re most curious about, and for good reason. We ALL do it. And when we do, we can be really hard on ourselves about it. So what do we do? How do we stop waiting and START doing? In this episode, part one of three on procrastination, you’ll find FIVE things you should know about procrastination. From personality types and medical conditions , to laziness and some surprising benefits. Go ahead and press play NOW, don’t put this off ‘til later. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 85 Other episodes to check out in the 3-part PROCRASTINATION series: 🎧 Why We Wait: 5 Questions To Ask Yourself When You Feel Like Procrastinating 🎧Your Tiny First Step: 5 Ways To Stop Procrastinating And Start Getting Things Done ------ Resources mentioned: How To Stop Procrastinating And Start Doing More Of What Matters ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
22:4921/06/2021
Can I Have Your Attention Please? 3 Ways to Improve Your Focus When Everything Feels Like a Distraction
When there are a million different things vying for your attention, staying focused on what's in front of you can feel pretty impossible. You get distracted, and everything takes longer than it should. If that's you, you're not alone. Consider me your Productivity Personal Trainer in this episode where I'm sharing 3 simple exercises you can start doing today to stay focused when you really need it. No push ups required. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 84 ------ Resources mentioned: 🎧Get More Done With Multitasking. Just Kidding! Multitasking Is A Lie! 5 Strategies For Being More Focused Than Ever. 💙The little cube timer that I use to keep myself from getting distracted with my phone ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
23:1614/06/2021
It's Time for Some Fun: How to Make Time for More FUN with a Bucket List
All work and no play make Anna a dull girl. Same for you? But sometimes it feels like there's never enough time to let loose and have fun. Let's fix that by making time for more FUN, and begin by making a bucket list. Whether your bucket list is for summer fun, yummy brunch spots you want to try, or your lifelong list - having a plan, and putting it on your calendar - is a simple way to make FUN happen! Tune in for actionable tips to start having more FUN today! 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 83 Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Resources mentioned: 🎧Are You Planning For Recharge? Here’s How To Look Ahead ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
19:1807/06/2021
Ideal is Better than Perfect: How to Win Your Week Before it Starts with an Ideal Week
What’s my secret to getting things done? It’s all in designing an Ideal Week - creating a template for how you’ll spend your time in advance. In this episode, I’m sharing why you need an ideal week and why perfect is NOT our aim. Plus, you’ll walk away with simple steps to design your own ideal week and walk into your weeks with clarity, confidence and intention. Time management and productivity will be easier than ever!
21:5531/05/2021
Sunday Prep, Step By Step: How I Plan For the Week Ahead Every Sunday
Do you want to start your week off on the right foot? Of course you do! Whether you call it getting a game plan, doing a weekly planning session or Sunday prep, the success of your week (and your stress levels) can be directly linked to how well you plan ahead. This week, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharing the exact steps I take every single Sunday to start the week with success. Join me for Sunday prep, step by step. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 82 ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Resources mentioned: 🎧Serve Up A Delicious Game Changer: How To Start Meal Planning (Or Take Your Meal Planning To The Next Level) 🎧My Secret For Getting Everything Done: Why You Need An Ideal Week Shipt Grocery Delivery Our hallway dry erase calendar! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
26:1624/05/2021
How to Thrive at Work...Wherever You Are featuring Alexandra Samuel
When many of us migrated from office buildings to our kitchen tables, spare bedrooms, and home offices in 2020, Alexandra Samuel got to work pouring her decades of remote-work expertise and productivity tips into the ultimate guidebook for remote work. Find out what it means to work like a "business of one," how to navigate micromanaging bosses and more from the author of Remote Inc.: How to Thrive at Work...Wherever You Are. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 81 Stay in touch with Alexandra: Learn more about “Remote, Inc. How to Thrive at Work… Wherever You Are” Grab a copy of “Remote, Inc. How to Thrive at Work… Wherever You Are” on Amazon Visit Alexandra’s website - alexandrasamuel.com Follow Alexandra on twitter – @awsamuel ------ Resources mentioned: 🎧Are You Planning For Recharge? Here’s How To Look Ahead ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
41:4917/05/2021
Hustling Toward Burnout: Are You Walking the Fine Line Between Hustle and Hard Work?
As someone who speaks out against wearing busy as a badge of honor, you can guess that I’m not an advocate for the 24/7, "Hustle Til You Drop" culture that seems to run rampant in the business and professional worlds. In this episode, I’m exploring the fine line between hustle and hard work, how to know if you’re getting a little too close to burnout from burning the candle at both ends, and how to change course before it’s too late. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 80 ------ Resources mentioned: 🎧It’s OKAY To Be Multi Passionate. Why You Don’t Have To Pick Just ONE Thing With Sarah Becker ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
19:0610/05/2021
Balanced Not Busy: How to Set Healthy Boundaries and Actually Stick to Them with Ciji Townsend
Setting and sticking to healthy boundaries is easier said than done. Saying "no" can be a struggle, and the next thing we know our calendars are filled with other people's priorities. Listen in as Ciji Townsend, host of the Being Balanced podcast, shares what it means to be balanced, and how to define and enforce healthy boundaries in your life. Plus, she shares what’s in her ever-evolving toolbox for living a life that’s balanced, not busy. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 79 Stay in touch with Ciji: Her website - balancednotbusy.com Instagram - @balancednotbusy Tune into her podcast - The Being Busy Podcast The Being Busy Podcast on Instagram - @beingbalancedpodcast Follow Ciji on Twitter Like Ciji on Facebook ------ Resources mentioned: The Last Story of Mina Lee: A Novel Just As I Am: A Memoir Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones Ciji’s essential oil recipe for focus: Lemongrass Peppermint Lime Young Living’s Purification Blend ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide,
57:0703/05/2021
Back to Basics: 3 Time Management Strategies Everyone Should Be Using (for More Productivity and Better Work/Life Balance)
You want to manage your time well, but it's easy to get distracted when there are so many shiny new strategies, methods and tools to test drive. Where do you begin? How do you use them all? It's a little overwhelming! Sometimes getting back to the basics is best. Join me for a refresher on where to start, and the three time management tools everyone needs in their toolbox for more productivity and better work/life balance. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 78 ------ Resources mentioned: 🎧Making Time For Money: How To Stay On Top Of Your Money Game With Finance Fridays 🎧It’s Not Just For Cookies: How To Take Back Your Time With Task Batching Featuring Time Management Coach Amanda Warfield ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!
17:5026/04/2021
Passion + Proficiency = True Productivity: How Working in Your Genius Zone Can Change Everything featuring Corinn O’Brien
Policy and Advocacy Manager Corinn O’Brien has found her secret to living happier, feeling more successful, and being more efficient at work than ever before. It all started by unlocking her Genius Zone work - where passion meets proficiency. After taking a hard look at how she was spending her time, Corinn created opportunities for others, increased her impact and is living proof that, yes, you CAN design a life you love and do good work that fires you up. Find YOUR Genius Zone by tuning in to Episode 77. 🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 77 Stay in touch with Corinn: Follow her on Twitter - @corinnobrien Learn more about Corinn’s work improving public schools with Birmingham Education Foundation ------ Resources mentioned: Asana Google Calendar Russel and Hazel Weekly Planner from Target Corinn's Day Planning Worksheet 🎧 It’s About Time Episode 48 – My Secret for Getting Everything Done: Why You Need an Ideal Week 🎧 It’s About Time Episode 4 – How to Set Yourself Up for Success with a Weekly Planning Session 🎧 It’s About Time Episode 5 – 3 Ways to Add More Structure to Your Work Day 🎧 It’s About Time Episode 15 – Making Time for Money: How to Stay on Top of Your Money Game with Finance Fridays 🎧 It’s About Time Episode 76 – What’s In Your Genius Zone? The Key to Unlocking Your Most Productive Days Ever ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach? Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------
46:5819/04/2021
In The Zone: How to Know if You’re Making the Most of Your Time at Work
Are you making the most of your time at work? Sure, you might be crossing lots of things off your list. And yes, you might “feel” really busy. But the real question is How much time are you spending in the Zone - aka your Genius Zone? Find out what’s in YOUR unique Genius Zone, why it’s so important and how to clear your plate of the other stuff that’s zapping your energy and wasting your precious time.
27:0012/04/2021