Before Breakfast Realistic time management, with Kelly Nolan
Jul 9, 2025
Kelly Nolan, a time management expert and host of the Bright Method podcast, shares insightful strategies to enhance productivity in both personal and professional realms. She discusses the transition to digital calendars for efficient organization and managing stress. Kelly emphasizes the importance of personalizing success and adapting productivity methods to fit one’s lifestyle. Additionally, she dives into the joys and challenges of motherhood while balancing professional passions, offering practical tips for maintaining well-being amidst a busy schedule.
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Kelly's Overwhelm in Law Practice
- Kelly Nolan felt overwhelmed as a patent litigator due to exponential email volume and uncoordinated deadlines.
- She managed multiple unrelated matters with high demands, leading to anxiety despite appearing organized.
Time Management Is System, Not Self
- Struggling with time management is often a system failure, not a personal flaw.
- Getting all tasks out of your head and into a tool relieves mental overload and reveals true workload.
Calendaring Everything Aids Capacity
- Use a digital calendar to capture all tasks, including daily routines and family activities.
- This creates visibility of your true capacity, enabling better workload management and boundary-setting.