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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ANECDOTE

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.
ADVICE

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.
ADVICE

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.
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