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

Work/life balance. Is it even real? One minute I'm reading an article with tips for better work/life balance, the next I'm hearing a speaker say that work/life balance isn't real. Well, which is it? Join me as I dive deep into the topic of work/life balance, how it shapes our time management, and affects our attitude. We'll go back to the beginning, break it down word by word, and decide what truly matters most when it comes to work/life balance. This one might surprise you.   🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 91    ------ Resources mentioned: Find Your Top 5 or Top 34 Strengths! Take back your time spent doing laundry with Hampr and save 50% on your membership with the code ABOUTTIME50 ------ 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!

I'll just say it. I hate the phrase "Brain Dump." And honestly, there's a better way to get stuff out of your head when you feel overwhelmed. Meet the Mind Sweep. When everything is swirling in your head, procrastination has set in or your productivity has tanked, the Mind Sweep is your new bff for getting everything out of your head without making an even bigger mess on paper. Press play to find out what exactly a Mind Sweep is, how to do one and let's dump the Brain Dump once and for all.   🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 90    ------ Resources Mentioned: 🔗Grab your FREE Mind Sweep Lists to help you get specific during your next Mind Sweep. 📚Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen  ------ Are you ready for your best year ever? Come and grab your seat for our goal-setting workshop Ready. Set. Goals!  ------ 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!

Financial coach Kristen Ricupero joins the podcast to share insights on managing money, including paying off debt, budgeting, and the Profit First system. They also discuss the parallel between budgeting time and budgeting money, and the importance of being intentional with both. The chapter covers strategies for paying off debt and the challenges faced by business owners in managing their finances.

Explore tips on conference preparation, networking, and post-conference actions to elevate your conference experience. Learn how to balance social time, recharge time, and preparation for increased confidence. Gain insights on maximizing learning and networking opportunities, setting goals, and managing work responsibilities during in-person conferences.

When thinigs go south. When all hell breaks loose. When your day goes up in flames and everything goes wrong, how do you bounce back? A Reset Ritual is your ticket to going from super stressed to calm, cool and collected. Find out what a Reset Ritual is and how to create your own so you can keep moving when everything goes haywire. You'll definitely want to have this mini-routine in your back pocket for life's unpredictable moments. http://www.abouttimepodcast.com/88

We're all guilty of procrastination, but what do we do about it? Your first step might be simpler than you think. In this episode, we'll start by recognizing what procrastination looks like. Sometimes it can really sneak up on us and feel productive, even though it's not. Then, I'll tackle five of the most common reasons why we procrastinate and how to push past each one. After you listen to this episode, you'll be SO ready to stop waiting and start getting things done!   🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 87 Other episodes to check out: 🎧 Now, Not Later: 5 Things You Should Know About Procrastination 🎧 Why We Wait: 5 Questions To Ask Yourself When You Feel Like Procrastinating  ------ 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!

Why exactly do we procrastinate, and what can we do about it? In Part 2 of our three-episode series on procrastination, find out how self-control and motivation fit into the procrastination equation, plus three ways to knock something off your to-do list without even doing it. And then - walk away with five questions to ask yourself so you can get to the bottom of why you're putting things off so you can stop procrastinating and start doing!   🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 86 Other episodes to check out in the 3-part PROCRASTINATION series: 🎧 Now, Not Later: 5 Things You Should Know About Procrastination 🎧Your Tiny First Step: 5 Ways To Stop Procrastinating And Start Getting Things Done  ------ Resources mentioned: Love Every - Stage based play essentials for ages 0-4  ------ 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!

Procrastination. It's one of the topics you're most curious about, and for good reason. We ALL do it. And when we do, we can be really hard on ourselves about it. So what do we do? How do we stop waiting and START doing? In this episode, part one of three on procrastination, you'll find FIVE things you should know about procrastination. From personality types and medical conditions , to laziness and some surprising benefits. Go ahead and press play NOW, don't put this off 'til later.   🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 85 Other episodes to check out in the 3-part PROCRASTINATION series: 🎧 Why We Wait: 5 Questions To Ask Yourself When You Feel Like Procrastinating 🎧Your Tiny First Step: 5 Ways To Stop Procrastinating And Start Getting Things Done  ------ Resources mentioned: How To Stop Procrastinating And Start Doing More Of What Matters  ------ 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!

When there are a million different things vying for your attention, staying focused on what's in front of you can feel pretty impossible. You get distracted, and everything takes longer than it should. If that's you, you're not alone. Consider me your Productivity Personal Trainer in this episode where I'm sharing 3 simple exercises you can start doing today to stay focused when you really need it. No push ups required.   🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 84    ------ Resources mentioned: 🎧Get More Done With Multitasking. Just Kidding! Multitasking Is A Lie! 5 Strategies For Being More Focused Than Ever. 💙The little cube timer that I use to keep myself from getting distracted with my phone  ------ 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!

All work and no play make Anna a dull girl. Same for you? But sometimes it feels like there's never enough time to let loose and have fun. Let's fix that by making time for more FUN, and begin by making a bucket list. Whether your bucket list is for summer fun, yummy brunch spots you want to try, or your lifelong list - having a plan, and putting it on your calendar - is a simple way to make FUN happen! Tune in for actionable tips to start having more FUN today!   🔗SHOW NOTES for Episode 83   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!  ------ Resources mentioned: 🎧Are You Planning For Recharge? Here's How To Look Ahead  ------ 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!