Have a busy season at work coming up? In this episode, Kelly Nolan shares how to plan ahead—so you can reduce stress, protect your personal time, and even build in recovery space on the other side.
Whether you’re staring down a trial, tax season, year-end, an upcoming board meeting, or just know things are about to ramp up, this episode will help you:
✅ Identify how you want to feel during your busy season—and how to support that ✅ Plan personal logistics like extra childcare, meal prep, and cleaning support ✅ Build in white space and boundaries to protect your well-being ✅ Avoid saying yes to work you don’t have capacity for ✅ Set smart “no more new work” dates—so you don’t take on too much ✅ Use your calendar to reduce future stress and mental load ✅ Block realistic recovery time on the other side of your busy season
Kelly also shares mindset reminders about delegation, how to test out support systems early, and why planning now can help you actually enjoy the season—not just survive it.
✨ If you’re heading into a high-demand stretch at work and want to navigate it with more control and less burnout, this episode is a must-listen.
Links you might enjoy:
- 🌿 Free 5-Day Time Management Program Get five short, practical video lessons packed with realistic strategies to help you manage your personal and professional life with more clarity and calm.
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- ✨ The full Bright Method™️ program If you're ready for a full time management system that's realistic, sustainable, and dare I say… fun, check out the Bright Method program. It's helped hundreds of professional women take back control of their time—and their peace of mind.
