
The Bright Method Podcast: Realistic Time Management and Productivity for Working Women & Working Moms 121. Slow-Rolling Tasks & Shiny Object Syndrome Bosses (or Selves)
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Nov 17, 2025 Feeling guilty about unfinished tasks? Discover how slow-rolling can actually work in your favor. Learn to reassess stale tasks before diving in and find out why some never need to be completed. If you've got a shiny-object boss or inclination, pausing before acting can reduce overwhelm. Explore Kelly's strategies for managing new ideas and reclaiming focus, including the importance of scheduled reflection periods. Slow-rolling not only saves time but also protects your wellbeing and enhances decision-making!
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Forgotten Tasks Can Save Time
- Early in her law career, Kelly Nolan kept rolling small tasks for months without doing them.
- When she finally offered to complete them, the partner didn't remember asking and said they were no longer needed.
Ask Before You Do Stale Work
- Before doing repeatedly punted tasks, ask the requester if they still need them.
- Highlight other high-priority work you've done if you're worried about how the check-in will land.
Schedule Focused Blocks For Backlogs
- If a long-punted task truly must be done, schedule it in a high-energy, interruption-free window.
- Consider working a focused block on a weekend to finish backlog stressors if needed.
