Time is our most valuable commodity, and how we manage it can significantly impact our lives and businesses. Abigail Barnes shares her insights on the 888 formula, which emphasizes the importance of balancing sleep, work, and personal time to create a fulfilling life. She discusses the necessity of understanding our individual circumstances and setting long-term goals while remaining adaptable to change.
The conversation also delves into the deeper narratives we tell ourselves about productivity and time management, highlighting the importance of self-awareness and personal choice. Abigail emphasises that true productivity stems from aligning our actions with our values and recognising the stories that shape our perceptions of time.
Key Points:
- Time is our most valuable commodity, and how we manage it shapes our lives.
- The 888 formula suggests we allocate eight hours each to sleep, work, and life.
- Understanding our values and goals helps us make better choices with our time.
- Sleep is essential for productivity; neglecting it leads to long-term health issues.
- Self-awareness and reflection are crucial for identifying time-wasting behaviours and patterns.
- Human design can help us recognise our unique strengths and how to manage our time effectively.
Chapters:
- 00:00 - Intro: The Value of Time
- 00:02 - Understanding Time Management
- 00:13 - The 888 Formula Explained
- 00:59 - Setting Goals for the Future
- 00:23 - The Impact of Sleep on Productivity
- 04:03 - Identifying Personal Time Wasters
- 42:54 - The Inner Child and Time Management
- 44:46 - Overcoming Limiting Beliefs
- 48:15 - Conclusion: Making the Most of Your Time
Abigail's BIO & Information
Abigail Barnes is the founder and CEO of Success by Design Training, an award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker, and corporate trainer on time management and productive wellbeing. She is a qualified coach, creator of the renowned 888 Formula and host of The Time Management Podcast.
Success by Design Training is on a mission to teach 1 million people how to Become more Productive using The 888 Formula by 2025.
Abigail holds a BA Hons Degree in Business & Marketing Management, a Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, DipM ACIM, a certificate in Neuroscience Professional Development, and is a qualified coach.
LINKS
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailrbarnes
The Time Management Podcast: https://bit.ly/LISTENEPISODE
Website: www.successbydesigntraining.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successbydesigntraining
Free Chapter: Time Management for Entrepreneurs & Professionals: https://bit.ly/YOURFREECHAPTER
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