The Bright Method Podcast: Realistic Time Management and Productivity for Working Women & Working Moms 91. The Good News about Realizing You're Choking Yourself Up with Deadlines
Mar 3, 2025
Discover how self-imposed deadlines often lead to unnecessary stress for working women and moms. Learn to recognize the power of self-awareness to transform urgency into thoughtful time management. Explore actionable strategies to prioritize well-being without sacrificing performance. Uncover the benefits of reframing your perceptions and holding yourself accountable for a more balanced approach to work. Embrace a new mindset that encourages quality over frantic rushes!
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Control in Deadlines
- Self-imposed deadlines, while seemingly negative, offer control.
- This allows for unilateral changes and increased breathing room.
Eagerness vs. Value
- Kelly Nolan, as a young lawyer, set tight deadlines to showcase eagerness.
- She later realized speed wasn't the only valuable asset.
Deep Breathing
- Calm your nervous system with deep breaths before setting deadlines.
- Take a deep breath, hold, then inhale even more.