The Bright Method Podcast: Realistic Time Management and Productivity for Working Women & Working Moms 5. Just Ask: The Time-Saving Power of Just Asking (Even If You Hate Inconveniencing People)
Asking for what you need doesn’t always feel like time management—but it’s one of the most powerful (and yet, ignored) tools we have.
In this episode of The Bright Method Podcast, Kelly Nolan gets personal about the fear of “inconveniencing people” and how it can quietly sabotage our time, energy, and clarity. From car repairs to calendar tweaks to microphone returns, Kelly shares how practicing the simple skill of just asking opened up time, reduced stress, and even helped her reconnect with what she actually wanted.
You’ll hear:
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Why people-pleasing tendencies can quietly drain your time
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How “just asking” in small ways (like rescheduling an appointment) can give you back meaningful blocks of time
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The link between advocating for yourself and building a calendar that works for your real life
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How asking for help strengthens your boundaries and deepens your clarity on what you truly want
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Why building this “asking muscle” helps you spot more opportunities for ease, creativity, and better time use
Whether you’re a recovering people pleaser, a working mom, or a high-achieving professional who hesitates to ask for help (or all three!), this episode will help you reframe asking as a powerful, strategic, and kind act of self-respect—and a sneaky-smart time management move.
🎧 Press play for a gentle nudge to take up space and reclaim some time.
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