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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Jun 20, 2023 • 25min
Time Management Essentials is Finally Here: A Behind the Scenes Look at Lessons Learned While Writing the BOOK and the Surprising Secret Waiting for Your Inside
I wrote a book, and it’s finally OFFICIALLY out in the world! In this episode, I’m revealing the unexpected things I learned about time management while writing Time Management Essentials. I’m dishing on where the idea came from, the wild personal experiences that shaped the key points inside, and my best tips for taking what’s in the book and making it your own! Come with me on a behind the scenes look at taking a book from idea to reality, and all the roller coaster moments along the way. Shownotes for Episode 180 Resources mentioned: Grab your copy of Time Management Essentials here: www.annadkornick.com/book
Jun 12, 2023 • 20min
Finding Time to Tackle a BIG Project: How I Managed My Time Effectively While Writing a Book
Author guest_name_1 shares their experience and tips on managing time effectively while writing a book. Topics include setting realistic timelines, breaking down the project, finding time for deep thinking, asking for help, and taking charge of time through task batching and time blocking.
Jun 5, 2023 • 16min
Task Batching vs. Time Blocking: What's the Difference?
Task batching and time blocking — easily two of my favorite time management strategies! And chances are, you’ve heard of them too. But do you know how to USE them…well? In this episode, I dig into all the details, like what makes them different, how they can help you focus, and what it takes to make them your most loved time management tool yet! Shownotes for Episode 178 Resources mentioned: Episode 176: Using Systems to Honor Your Priorities With Elizabeth McCravy: https://annadkornick.com/using-systems-to-honor-your-priorities-with-elizabeth-mccravy/ How task batching can increase your productivity at work: https://asana.com/id/resources/task-batching The Chaos to Calm quiz: https://annadkornick.com/quiz Time Management Essentials: www.annadkornick.com/book
May 29, 2023 • 20min
6 of the Best Time Management Books to Read in 2023
There’s more to time management than cute planners, best-selling books, and dry-erase command centers. BUT tools like these - especially BOOKS - can be super helpful along your time management journey. And in this episode of the It’s About Time Podcast, I’m sharing SIX of my favorite time books to help you along the way! Shownotes for Episode 177!
May 22, 2023 • 52min
The Secret to Sticking to Your Priorities (Hint: It's Systems) with Elizabeth McCravy
We all want more time to focus on what matters most, right? I’d say that’s the reason most of us are working so hard. But what do you do when life feels extremely busy, and you’re struggling to keep up with it all? Is there a way to find balance between family life, work life, and finding time for things like passion projects and hobbies? That’s what my guest, web designer Elizabeth McCravy, and I dig into in this episode. Shownotes for Episode 176! Resources mentioned: Episode 162: Silence Is Golden: The Connection Between Quiet & Productivity: https://annadkornick.com/silence-is-golden-the-connection-between-quiet-productivity/ Follow Elizabeth on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethmccravy/ Check out Elizabeth’s podcast: https://elizabethmccravy.com/podcast/ Browse Elizabeth’s ShowIt Templates: https://elizabethmccravy.com/showit-website-templates/
May 15, 2023 • 17min
How to Use Sticky Notes for Better Time & Schedule Management
This may sound controversial but… I’m not a huge fan of sticky notes. Why? Because they’re NOT a time management strategy. What do I mean by that? This is exactly what I’ll be digging into on this episode. Listen up to learn 5 ways to use sticky notes to be more productive at home and at work. Shownotes for Episode 175!
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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
