The Time Blocking Hack That Changed My Business

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Apr 10, 2025

Struggling to keep up with the demands of your business? Discover how time blocking can revolutionize your productivity. Learn why taking breaks is crucial for gaining perspective and avoiding burnout. The speaker shares insights on the unexpected perks of journaling and how a memorable trip to Cabo sparked major business breakthroughs. This refreshing approach promises to help you stay creative and make real progress while maintaining a healthy balance between work and life.

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ADVICE

Quarterly Checkouts

Implement quarterly checkouts: five days minimum, with three for vacation and two for focused business strategy.
This allows your mind to de-stress and then approach business with fresh perspective.

INSIGHT

Journaling for Clarity

Journaling, even if you're not a regular journaler, can facilitate deeper thinking.
Writing down your thoughts helps clarify ideas and creates a mind-body connection.

ANECDOTE

Cabo Breakthrough

During a personal vacation in Cabo, Jasmine Star journaled about business and gained clarity on core values.
Stepping back from daily work allowed for a fresh perspective and breakthroughs.

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If you’re feeling stretched thin in your business, running from one task to the next without making real progress—this episode is for you.

I get it. You’re running a business, building a personal brand, and creating content non-stop. Your days are packed with meetings, Zoom calls, and never-ending to-do lists. And before you know it, you’re exhausted, running on empty.

That was me. Until I made a decision that changed everything.

At the beginning of 2025, I started implementing quarterly breaks—three days of full vacation, followed by two days of deep business planning. And let me tell you, it has been a game-changer.

In this episode, I break down:

✅ How I strategically block my time to maximize productivity

✅ Why stepping away from your business is the key to seeing the bigger picture

✅ The surprising benefits of journaling (even if you don’t consider yourself a "journaler")

✅ How my Cabo trip led to my biggest business breakthroughs

This system has helped me stay clear-headed, creative, and actually move the needle forward in my business. If you’re looking for a way to prevent burnout while still scaling, this might just be the approach you need.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

📌 Listen to Episode 514, Plan Your Breakout Year: Identify Top Objectives and Build a Winning Team, for a deep dive into my annual business planning retreat

📌 Watch the vlog version of our planning retreat HERE on YouTube

I’d love to hear how you’re implementing time blocking in your own life. DM me on Instagram and let’s chat! 💬

Click >>PLAY<< to hear all of this and:

[00:00] The first thing I did in 2025 to avoid burnout (quarterly breaks!)

[02:00] The power of stepping away to see your business differently

[04:00] How journaling helped me clarify my business values (even though I wasn’t a "journaler" before)

[06:00] Why I take five days off—three for personal, two for business strategy

[08:00] How my Cabo trip led to major business breakthroughs

[10:00] The importance of building time into your calendar for CEO-level thinking

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