The Bright Method Podcast: Realistic Time Management and Productivity for Working Women & Working Moms 124. How to get more strategic, creative ideas
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Dec 8, 2025 In a surprising twist, school presentations inspire a deep dive into time management. Research reveals homework in early grades has limited benefits. The discussion shifts to how timed tests can stifle creativity and memory. Listeners are encouraged to understand their brain's response to pressure, challenging the myth that last-minute stress enhances performance. Simplifying tasks by scheduling everything helps reduce cognitive load, fostering space for creative, strategic thinking. Balance is key to thriving at work and at home.
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Curriculum Talk That Sparked The Episode
- Kelly Nolan describes attending a second grader's curriculum talk and being surprised by research on homework and fluency.
- She recounts feeling validated about timed math tests shutting down working memory, especially for high-achieving girls.
Fluency Is Smoothness, Not Speed
- Fluency means smoothness and less effort, not speed, and speeded tests can freeze students' working memory.
- Kelly Nolan connects this to time management: know whether you thrive under timed pressure or not before designing your system.
Question 'I Work Best Under Pressure'
- If you rely on last-minute pressure, test that belief by exploring resources on procrastination rather than assuming it helps you perform.
- Kelly Nolan recommends Kara Lowenthal's episode to challenge the 'I work best under pressure' belief.