The Bright Method Podcast: Realistic Time Management and Productivity for Working Women & Working Moms 125. Answering 3 Questions: Isn't calendaring like this overwhelming?
Dec 15, 2025
Is personal calendaring overwhelming? Dive into common concerns about time-blocking and alerts as tools for managing life. Discover how invisible mental loads can complicate scheduling and learn that calendars should be flexible, not rigid. Kelly emphasizes the benefits of placing personal tasks on the calendar to gain clarity and manage expectations. She suggests adjusting reminders if they become too daunting and shares practical tips for handling unexpected changes. Planning can transform your life into a manageable project.
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The Method Isn't One-Size-Fits-All
- Kelly Nolan says the Bright Method isn't right for everyone and that's okay.
- Trying parts you resist can reveal game-changing benefits you didn't expect.
Invisible Work Becomes Visible
- Calendaring personal tasks often feels overwhelming because we carry invisible work in our heads.
- Visualizing that work reveals how many hours it actually takes and explains chronic overwhelm.
Time-Block Invisible Routines For A Week
- Try calendaring one week of morning and evening personal tasks to see the true time cost.
- Use that clarity to scale back, delegate, or eliminate tasks that don't fit your capacity.