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

When we think of “productivity,” we usually think about getting more things done. Checking more off our to-do lists. But that’s not the actual definition of productivity — and it’s definitely not how we want to live our lives. In this episode, I talk about the real definition of productivity, why I want to reframe it to include priorities, and how you can actually decide what to work on next instead of just “doing more.”   SHOWNOTES for Episode 126

Finish lines come in all shapes and sizes. Graduating with your Masters. Buying a house. Getting a promotion. Launching a project. Getting that promotion. Working hard toward something big (or small) and crossing it off your list is an amazing feeling. But before you hit your stride, there’s ONE thing you need to set yourself up for success. Accountability. Find out why accountability is key, how your personality impacts your accountability approach, and where to find accountability that fits your life. Cick here to become a founding member of the It's About Time Academy!  

Mistakes get a bad rap, but they’re actually a pretty important part of our lives. Ideally, we make a mistake when trying something new, learn from it, and move on. Mistakes like, for example, trying a time management strategy without adjusting it to fit YOU, or buying a fancy planner with the hopes that it’ll ease your struggles. I’ve made these same mistakes, and I’ve learned from them. I took it one step further and created a new time management method that works with you, as well as your goals and values.    🔗 SHOW NOTES for Episode 124   Resources Mentioned 🎧 Why Your Time Management Isn’t Working Becoming a founding member of the It’s About Time Academy!

Does it feel like you’re always behind on your to-do list? Your day is chock full of tasks to get done, and before you know it, you’re sitting on the couch at night feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. All those time management hacks and tricks you’ve tried were never quite enough. Something needs to change, but you’re not exactly sure what kind of support to look for. It might be time to work with a time management coach! Here’s how you know.  🔗 SHOW NOTES for Episode 123   Resources Mentioned 🎧 It Takes A Village: How To Build A Powerful Personal Support System With Intention My upcoming FREE workshop One Step Closer: How to Make Time Management Work for You

Recently, I had the light bulb moment while talking with a time management coaching client. Time management is definitely NOT a “set it and forget it” situation. It’s always changing to fit your life. One of the biggest changes I’ve ever lived through was becoming a mother and welcoming my girls into the world. Time management is different in all 5 trimesters. Yes, FIVE. That’s exactly what I’m talking about in this conversation with Jessica Lorion on her podcast, “Mamas in Training.” Whether you’re a mom, mom-to-be, hope to become a mom someday, or you just want to understand what your friends and coworkers experience - this episode is an interesting look at time management that’s constantly evolving. Just as we’re constantly evolving.

You’re feeling frazzled, overwhelmed. You’re feeling like you’ll never catch up, like there’s never enough time, and that you’re never going to figure this out. I know exactly how you feel. When nothing seems to go right, it’s easy to feel like time management just doesn’t work for you. In this episode, I’m sharing three mistakes many people make when it comes to time management and what you can do instead. Then, I’m pulling back the curtain on The HEART Method - the time management framework that can work for literally anyone - including YOU.  🔗 SHOW NOTES for Episode 122 💙 FREE Download: The HEART Method Roadmap

How do you do it all without losing your mind in the process? That's the question I'm answering in this episode as I reflect on the last six+ months of having a full time job, running a business, publishing episodes of It's About Time and loving on my family. Spoiler Alert: I don't do it all. But there ARE several strategies I've implemented over the past few months that are enabling me to do what matters most. You know I'm an open book, so I'm pulling back the curtain this week to share how I do life lately.    🔗 SHOW NOTES for Episode 121   Resources Mentioned Download my FREE 21 Time Management Tips for Better Work, Life and Balance The Pareto Principle  Clockwise Hampr - use my promo code ABOUTTIME50 for 50% off your first service! Jessica Rasdall, Public Speaking Strategist The Productivity Zone’s Fresh Start Systems  Book me to speak!    ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach?    Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!

If there's anything we've learned from the past few years, it's that we can't can control everything. But we CAN have a bit more control over things within our lives, businesses, home and calendars. Alexandra Beauregard of The Productivity Zone believes we can use routines and simple systems to create freedom and spend time on what matters most. Find out how she uses emojis and color coding to stay organized, and what routines have in common with your undies!   🔗 SHOW NOTES for Episode 120 Stay in touch with Alexandra: Alexandra's Website: theproductivityzone.com Follow Alexandra on Instagram   Resources Mentioned: The Productivity Zone Asana Trello Alexandra’s Asana Assistant Emily Ley’s Simplified Planner Ideal Week Calendar Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin   ------ Become an It’s About Time Insider! Sign up for the newsletter ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach?    Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!

For many of us, talking about money and finances ranks pretty high on the difficult conversations list. Financial confidence is usually not something we’re born with, it’s acquired. Fortunately, people like Sarah Becker of Becker Talks Money exist to demystify finances and - dare I say it - make talking money FUN. Listen in for Sarah’s first steps to financial freedom, how to get comfy talking dollars and cents and more!     🔗 SHOW NOTES for Episode 119   Resources Mentioned 🎧Listen to Sarah's previous episode - It’s OKAY To Be Multi Passionate. Why You Don’t Have To Pick Just ONE Thing With Sarah Becker 🔗Google Keep 🔗Notion 🔗Google Calendar 🔗Wave Sarah’s three tiers of book recommendations: 📚Entry level:Your Money or Your Life: 9 Steps to Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence by Vicki Robin 📚Mid level:The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness by Morgan Housel 📚 Want to nerd out?:The Bogleheads' Guide to Investing by Mel Lindauer   ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach?    Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide, How to Design Routines that Stick!

Whether you're a coffee drinker, a green tea lover, or you've aways got a Diet Coke nearby, caffeine is helping many of us get through the day — or at least the morning. Now that I'm a mom of two and my sleep is interrupted nearly every night, my coffee intake has skyrocketed. That got me curious about caffeine and productivity. Press play on Episode 118 to find out what science has to say about the right way to drink caffeine for productivity.  🔗 SHOW NOTES for Episode 118   Resources Mentioned 🥂Join me at the School of Styling’s Restorative Retreat in June ☕️ Grab a FREE bag of Trade coffee on us! 🔗You're drinking your coffee wrong - these 3 tips can boost your productivity, experts say 🎧Can You Become A Morning Person? 🎧Quick And Easy: 7 Simple Productivity Hacks That Could Change Everything 📚 When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel H. Pink 📚The Productivity Project: Accomplishing More by Managing Your Time, Attention, and Energy by Chris Bailey 💧That insulated tumbler I mentioned ------ Ready to step into each week feeling calm, prepared and ready for anything? Enroll in Get a Game Plan: 3 Steps to Design Your Winning Week! ------ Want to join a community of ambitious go-getters like you? Want to find out how others are doing life behind the scenes? Want to have Anna as your personal time management coach?    Jump on the waitlist for the It’s About Time Academy, launching soon! ------ Isn’t it about time you got your routines to stick? Get your hands on Anna’s free guide,