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

Guest Minda Zetlin, author and career self-care advocate, discusses the importance of career self-care and finding happiness at work. Topics include creating the right environment for productivity, using the Pomodoro technique for time management, and finding balance and fulfillment in your career.

Sometimes, the best things happen when you take an unexpected step back from the daily hustle of running a business. Rachel Greiman discovered this when COVID-19 shut down daycares, and she was forced to delegate more of her copywriting projects to other writers. Though this led to a pay cut (at first) as she took on less client work herself, it ultimately led her to triple her business revenue the next year. Listen to this podcast episode to hear how making tough decisions might just be the BEST decision in the long run. Shownotes for Episode 153 Stay in touch with Rachel: Instagram Website   Thank you to BASECAMP for sponsoring this episode: Go to basecamp.com/anna and try Basecamp for free. No credit card is required, and cancel anytime.

We all know the holidays are busy — even stressful. But we all want to spend this time being present with our families and resting, so how can we do that when it feels… well, chaotic? In honor of the upcoming holiday season, I want to share some of my best tips for taking care of yourself and staying sane during the most wonderful (and also stressful) time of the year!  Go to basecamp.com/anna and try Basecamp for free. No credit card is required, and cancel anytime. Click here and join the It's About Time Academy!

It’s official — It’s About Time is 150 episodes old! It’s time for me to chat with you all about the lessons I’ve learned over the last 150 episodes. Whether you’re a business-owning mom, a working parent, or just a downright busy human, these lessons in time management will help you find more balance, productivity, AND ease in life. Thanks for being here! Here’s to another 150 episodes with y’all!  Click here to join the It's About Time Academy!

Jenny Eversole, Founder of StyleSpace, discusses creating a time-saving capsule wardrobe. Topics include expat life in Germany, daily work routine, overcoming postpartum style challenges, time management, building meaningful relationships, and the concept of a capsule wardrobe.

We all have goals we want to achieve. But what happens when we’re working towards those goals and it feels like we’re working really hard to get… nowhere? If you feel like you’re stuck in hyper-productivity mode without ever making much progress, Shanna Hocking has some tips! In her new book, One Bold Move A Day, Shanna discusses her philosophy to make big goals a reality by taking small daily steps. Listen to this episode to learn how she does it! Shownotes for Episode 149 Stay in touch with Shanna: LinkedIn Instagram Click here to purchase Shanna's book One Bold Move a Day: Meaningful Actions Women Can Take to Fulfill Their Leadership and Career Potential Cick here to become a member of the It's About Time Academy!

Do you catch yourself playing the “How much can I get done in the next 2 hours?” game? Yep, we’ve all been there. If you’re busy, sometimes you have to do a lot in a little bit of time. But honestly, that intense level of productivity can eventually lead to burnout. This episode guest, Brittany Dixon, is no stranger to burnt-out entrepreneurs.  In her consulting business, she expertly guides business owners and service providers to set up systems to take care of their productivity without taking over their life. Listen to this episode to learn how she does it!  Shownotes for Episode 148 Stay in touch with Brittany: Her website Hustle to Flow Instagram   Check out my Youtube page   The It's About Time Academy doors are open once again! Click here to join and be a part of the community  

Accounting expert and time management superstar, Madison Brown, discusses ways to take the overwhelm out of dealing with numbers and offers tips on how to balance bookkeeping, family, and hobbies. She highlights the importance of understanding financials for creative online business owners, strategies for overcoming the intimidation factor, and her experience in pageants.

Life can be pretty chaotic — especially with kids. How can we control the chaos and give ourselves the calmest life possible? Heather Greco, the Chaos Coordinator, has the best system for reducing overwhelm while still managing to get everything done in your busy life.  Shownotes for Episode 146

A new planner would help you stay on track, right? …. Statistically speaking, no. Planners aren’t the solution to your bursting calendar or your overflowing inbox. Instead, your planner might be CAUSING more issues. What should you do if a planner isn’t helping? I have a few ideas, so tune into this episode to find out.  Shownotes for Episode 145 A roadmap, a community, and support that helps you build a life of balance. Click here to join my 6 month group coaching program.