Before Breakfast Waste less time, with Megan Sumrell
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Nov 19, 2025 Megan Sumrell, a time management expert and founder of The Pink Bee, shares her insights to help listeners conquer overwhelm. She emphasizes the importance of planning for the year realistically, introduces her Christmas in July strategy to ease holiday stress, and reveals why Monday morning meetings can hinder productivity. With tips on batching email processing and the power of taking time for oneself, Megan highlights the transformative impact of intentional routines and eliminating time waste for a more harmonious work-life balance.
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Career Pivot Sparked By A Simple Question
- Megan left a 20-year corporate IT career after realizing she had no time for herself when asked what she did for fun.
- That moment led her to rebuild how she manages time and start The Pink Bee to teach work-life harmony.
Plan The Year Around Reality
- Start annual planning early and build your year around existing commitments and seasonality.
- Then layer priorities into the remaining realistic time so goals fit your real life.
Do Holiday Prep In July
- Do holiday prep early with a 'Christmas in July' session to bake and craft items that freeze or store well.
- Saving those tasks for summer frees December for enjoyment instead of stress.