
It's About Time | Time Management & Productivity for Work Life & Balance
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.
Latest episodes

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May 8, 2023 • 47min
Using Systems to Find Simplicity in Everyday Life with Special Guest Leah Remillet
Systems, automations, and outsourcing are all important things for keeping our work lives on track. But did you know they can also be highly valuable tools when it comes to time management in your personal life too? If you’ve been struggling to juggle it all and feel as though you’re right up on the edge of completely burning out, this one’s for you. Leah Remillet, fellow podcaster, mom, speaker, and business coach, and I dig into: How Leah ditched hustle culture once and for all Overcoming perfectionism and the need to do it all alone Using systems, automations, and outsourcing to find balance Shownotes for Episode 174 Leah’s Podcast, Balancing Busy: https://leahremillet.com/podcast/

May 1, 2023 • 21min
The Biggest Obstacle to Balance: How to Move Past the #1 Roadblock Holding You Back
Balance — buzzword or possibility? The truth is, we all want more balance in our lives. We all want to do more of the things that we love and less of the things we don’t. But have you ever thought about why “balance” is so hard to obtain? In episode 173 of the It’s About Time Podcast, I’m going to unpack why we ALL struggle to find the right balance for our lives — and I’ll expose the NUMBER ONE thing holding us back from actually achieving it. Shownotes for Episode 173 I talk about: What “balance” really means (and why defining it for yourself is so important) Why future thinking can be harmful at times How to find direction so you can create sustainable, long-term balance in your life Resources mentioned: Next Level Life Accelerator: annadkornick.com/nextlevel

Apr 24, 2023 • 15min
Time Management Is Not a Solo Endeavor: How Having Accountability Can Level Up Your Life
Feeling stuck or unmotivated with your time management goals? Frustrated by a lack of progress? Confused on what to do next? Sometimes, it helps to step outside ourselves and get some “fresh eyes” on our time management woes! You probably know that accountability is great for things like exercising or reading more — but did you know that it’s beneficial for time management too? In this episode, I cover: What time management really is The power of accountability How having an accountability partner can help you reach your time management goals Shownote for Episode 172 Resources mentioned: Take my time management personality quiz: www.annadkornick.com/quiz Next Level Life Accelerator: annadkornick.com/nextlevel An Accountability Partner Makes You Vastly More Likely to Succeed: www.entrepreneur.com/leadership/an-accountability-partner-makes-you-vastly-more-likely-to/310062

Apr 17, 2023 • 15min
The Value of a Single Step: Why Baby Steps are Better than Giant Leaps
As a time management coach, I’ve helped a lot of people overcome overwhelm. And you know what I’ve learned? Taking ONE small step at a time is so much better than pressuring yourself to take big leaps to get there. And in today’s episode, I’m going to talk about why, and how you can start implementing this method into your own life to beat overwhelm! Shownotes for Episode 171 Resources mentioned: Struggling to manage your time and need a little support? Sign up for my FREE One Step Closer Masterclass at: annadkornick.com/workshop Pre-order my new book, Time Management Essentials: The Tools You Need to Maximize Your Attention, Energy, and Productivity, coming June 2023: annadkornick.com/book The One Thing, by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan

Apr 10, 2023 • 15min
Tired of Your Own Excuses? Here's How to Stop Procrastinating for GOOD
Everyone knows what it’s like to procrastinate…and how awful it feels to be stuck in a cycle of never getting anything done. But to fix the problem and stop making excuses, we have to get to the root. Have you ever stopped to think about WHY you may be procrastinating? If not, this episode of the It’s About Time Podcast has you covered. I’ll be looking at 6 different reasons you may be procrastinating, plus 2 tried and true ways to help you overcome it! Shownotes for Episode 170 Resources mentioned: Struggling to manage your time and need a little support? Sign up for my FREE One Step Closer Masterclass at: annadkornick.com/workshop Pre-order my new book, Time Management Essentials: The Tools You Need to Maximize Your Attention, Energy, and Productivity, coming June 2023: http://www.annadkornick.com/book Learn how to manage your time with intention using The HEART Method Roadmap: annadkornick.com/roadmap Find your Time Type and get custom resources: annadkornick.com/quiz

Apr 3, 2023 • 43min
Say Goodbye to Perfection: How the Right Routines and Better Boundaries Create Balance, Freedom and Flexibility
In this episode, the speaker discusses the struggles of transitioning from employee to entrepreneur, managing new schedules and expectations. They also talk about the challenges of leaving a stable career, finding confidence in exploring something new, and managing time and client expectations as an independent artist. Additionally, they explore the concept of work expanding to fill time and files expanding to fill storage, the importance of budgeting for financial stability, and the convenience of using a Trello board to stay organized while building a house. Finally, they emphasize the importance of leaving perfection behind and embracing flexibility in time management.

Mar 27, 2023 • 21min
6 Ways to Slow Down: When Life Moves Too Fast
This podcast discusses the importance of slowing down when life gets too fast. It covers the benefits of rest for productivity and offers tips for incorporating rest in personal and work life. It emphasizes focusing on one thing at a time, setting boundaries, and taking breaks. The episode concludes with six ways to slow down, such as working in nature and being patient and compassionate towards others.

Mar 20, 2023 • 14min
When Self-Help Doesn't Help: Why Self-Help Isn't Helping and What to Do Instead
Everyone wants to be their best selves, right? But what happens when your self-help resources… aren’t helping? Our default reaction might be to assume that WE are the problem, but that’s not necessarily true. Sometimes, self-help isn’t helpful, and not everything is right for YOU. Self-help resources are great, but only when you use them in a way that supports how you operate. In this episode, I’m going to talk about some of the reasons it might feel like self-help is doing you no good, and what you can do about it going forward (instead of being hard on yourself). Shownotes for Episode 167 Cick here to become a member of the It's About Time Academy!

Mar 13, 2023 • 15min
Too Busy to Exercise? How to Find Time to Work Out
How did this not-so-morning person go from “no time for workouts” to getting up at 5 am to head to the gym? In this episode, we’re talking about how to find time for exercise, even if your schedule is jam-packed (spoiler alert, that’s me and I’m giving you REAL methods that have helped me find a routine). It’s a lot easier than you might think. It all comes down to setting priorities, setting intentions, communication, and lots of systemizing and planning! If you’ve been itching to get back into a consistent exercise routine, these six tips can help you get there! Shownotes for Episode 166 Cick here to become a member of the It's About Time Academy!

Mar 6, 2023 • 14min
When it Rains, it Pours: What to Do When Everything Goes Wrong
The podcast discusses how to deal with challenging times in life, sharing personal experiences and offering practical advice. Topics include handling chaos, navigating tough times, resetting the brain, finding relief, and incorporating fun into work.
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