It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
Anna Dearmon Kornick
Welcome to It's About Time, a podcast about work, life and balance. Around here, we believe that busy is *not* a badge of honor, and that success and stress don't have to go hand in hand.
Each week, host Anna Dearmon Kornick shares time management tips, productivity strategies and real-life advice to help YOU make the most of your time.
From setting goals and staying focused, to making time for your family and self-care, Anna answers your toughest questions so you can stop spinning your wheels and start getting things done. Life is messy, so Anna doesn't hold back from sharing stories of personal struggle alongside the successes.
In addition to deep-dive how-to episodes with valuable takeaways that you can start implementing today, Anna interviews other go-getters to find out how they juggle careers, businesses, family, personal development, travel and more.
If you're ready to step away from the overwhelm and spend your time on what matters most, you're in the right place.
Each week, host Anna Dearmon Kornick shares time management tips, productivity strategies and real-life advice to help YOU make the most of your time.
From setting goals and staying focused, to making time for your family and self-care, Anna answers your toughest questions so you can stop spinning your wheels and start getting things done. Life is messy, so Anna doesn't hold back from sharing stories of personal struggle alongside the successes.
In addition to deep-dive how-to episodes with valuable takeaways that you can start implementing today, Anna interviews other go-getters to find out how they juggle careers, businesses, family, personal development, travel and more.
If you're ready to step away from the overwhelm and spend your time on what matters most, you're in the right place.
Episodes
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Jan 26, 2026 • 22min
How To Manage Your Time During Stressful Times Without Burnout
A practical guide to protecting attention during chaotic times. Tips for limiting news and emotional overload from others. Ways to create a simple daily grounding ritual for steadiness. Suggestions for making room for small joys alongside heavy feelings. Quick weekly prompts to choose support, pick one priority, and anchor your nervous system.
Jan 19, 2026 • 18min
Always Busy? Here's Why You Never Have Time for What Matters
Feeling perpetually busy but never making progress? Discover why maintenance tasks like laundry and emails can consume your time without moving you forward. Learn about Parkinson's Law and how it relates to daily routines. Anna offers four transformative shifts to free up space for growth and joy, starting with observing your habits. Get tips on batching chores and reframing your mindset to prioritize what truly matters. Plus, experiment with scheduling meaningful activities to escape the cycle of maintenance mode.
Jan 12, 2026 • 47min
Less Is More: How to Design Work Life Balance That Actually Works, featuring Em Connors of The Creative Bodega
In this lively discussion, Em Connors, a content strategist and founder of The Creative Bodega, shares her journey from gym ownership to simplifying marketing for solopreneurs. She reveals fascinating insights about creating a flexible work structure and building a supportive team, highlighting her daily routines that prioritize family and productivity. Em emphasizes the importance of boundaries, delegation, and recognizing friction in life to enhance work-life balance. Her practical tips make pursuing a fulfilling career while nurturing a personal life truly achievable!
Dec 29, 2025 • 47min
Less Stress, More Ease: A Simpler Way To Get Things Done featuring Tarra Stubbins
Tarra Stubbins, founder and CEO of Take It Easy Group and former celebrity concierge for stars like Mick Jagger and Drake, shares her secrets to productivity. She discusses her journey from managing glamorous lifestyles to running a successful business. Tarra emphasizes the importance of simple systems and time-blocking to combat distractions. They explore self-knowledge as a key productivity asset, the sacrifices behind success, and the value of celebrating wins—both personal and team-based.
Dec 22, 2025 • 46min
How to Thrive Again When Your Time Doesn't Feel Like Your Own featuring Shilpi Zalani
In this lively discussion, Shilpi Zalani, a serial entrepreneur and certified high-performance coach, shares her journey from a corporate IT career to helping ambitious moms thrive as entrepreneurs. She reveals the pivotal moment when her daughter said, 'I miss you,' igniting her leap into coaching. Listeners discover Shilpi's Thrive Big framework, emphasizing the importance of courage and mindset in building a successful business. She offers practical tips on priority-based planning, daily routines, and viewing courage as a muscle to strengthen for personal and professional growth.
Dec 15, 2025 • 15min
How to Get Your Life Together Before the New Year
December doesn't have to be chaotic! Learn why the advice to avoid starting anything new is only partly true. Discover how to navigate the hidden pressures of the holiday season and embrace small beginnings that build momentum. Shift your mindset for a more intentional December and reclaim grounding routines that bring calm. A simple habit chosen now can ease your transition into January. Plus, explore supports like coaching sessions and enrollment bonuses to help foster lasting change as the new year approaches.
Dec 8, 2025 • 21min
The 5 Hidden Reasons You Feel Overwhelmed in January
Do you ever feel like you're already behind before January even begins? Anna reveals the five excuses that keep you stuck in December chaos and shows how to reclaim clarity before January hits. She shares why you shouldn't wait for life to "calm down" and shares her free Rested & Ready private podcast to help you step into 2026 with confidence. 🔗Full shownotes: abouttimepodcast.com/303 🔗Get instant access to the Rested and Ready Private Podcast: abouttimepodcast.com/ready
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Dec 1, 2025 • 48min
3 Simple Practices to Avoid Burnout and Stay Intentional in Busy Seasons featuring Larisa Harrington
Larisa Harrington, an executive leadership and well-being coach with 20 years in the Air Force, shares her insights on avoiding burnout and achieving intentionality. She emphasizes the perils of perfectionism and how a morning clarity practice can align actions with core values. Larisa discusses flexible routines, the importance of delegation, and defining high performers as those who prioritize purpose over self-sacrifice. She also advocates for small self-care steps and finding joy in daily tasks to sustain high performance and well-being.
Nov 24, 2025 • 46min
Trust Your Next Step: The Hidden Skill Behind Confidence Clarity and Calm
Join self-trust coach Dawn Ledet, author of 'Master Your Inner Dialogue,' as she explores the power of self-trust. Dawn shares strategies to combat self-doubt, redefine achievement, and emphasize intentional decision-making. She discusses the importance of evaluating your week, celebrating wins, and reframing failure as information. Tune in for insights on listening to your inner thoughts, neutralizing critical self-talk, and creating a balanced inner dialogue to bolster confidence and clarity in your life.
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Nov 17, 2025 • 16min
How to Manage Your Time When Everything Around You Is Changing
In a poignant reflection, Anna shares her thoughts on the pressure to celebrate milestones amidst life's unpredictability. She discusses how change is constant and emphasizes the importance of adapting through self-awareness. Listeners learn three essentials: knowing yourself, your values, and your vision. Valuable exercises encourage introspection, helping to clarify priorities and direction. The conversation inspires a grounded approach to managing time in turbulent times, proving that even without confetti, moments of clarity can be powerful.
