We all know the frustration of having a solid plan for the day and having it derailed by work fires and curveballs.

In this episode of The Bright Method Podcast, Kelly Nolan walks through two powerful and realistic time-management strategies to help you manage workplace curveballs while staying focused on what matters most.

Whether you’re a manager constantly pulled into unexpected issues, or you’re just tired of your days getting hijacked by surprise emails, calls, or last-minute requests, this episode will help you:

Stop living in reactive mode and reclaim more control over your day
Reduce the number of curveballs you get by identifying common fire-starters
Evaluate whether your value lies in the curveballs—and what to offload if so
Embrace the predictability of unpredictable fires
Protect time for curveballs in your calendar with visual reminders and smart strategies
Avoid overloading your schedule and increase the likelihood you focus on your true priorities

If you're tired of ending your day unsure of what you actually got done—or you assume The Bright Method won’t work for your unpredictable job—this episode is a must-listen.

Links you might enjoy:

🌿 Free 5-Day Time Management Program Get five short, practical video lessons packed with realistic strategies to help you manage your personal and professional life with more clarity and calm.

📱 Follow me on Instagram Get bite-sized, real-life time management tips for working women—like reminders to set mail holds before travel, anonymous day-in-the-life calendars from other professional women, and behind-the-scenes looks at how I manage my own time.

✨ The full Bright Method™️ program If you're ready for a full time management system that's realistic, sustainable, and dare I say… fun, check out the Bright Method program. It's helped hundreds of professional women take back control of their time—and their peace of mind.

16. How to Deal with Work "Fires" and Curveballs