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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Jan 19, 2021 • 23min
Declutter Your Digital Life: Three Steps to Take Back Your Time by Simplifying Your Tech
You don't need me to tell you what a time-waster technology can be, but for all of its distraction, it does have some very redeeming qualities. That's why it's more important than ever that we bring intention how we use our tech, what information we allow ourselves to consume, and what truly adds value to our lives. Do you need a Digital Declutter? Tune in for three simple steps to bring more intention to your tech time with a Digital Declutter Mini-cleanse.
Jan 11, 2021 • 1h 1min
Pruning to Grow - How to Purposefully Pursue Multiple Passions (Without Spreading Yourself Too Thin) featuring Lauren Carnes
Our many passions and pursuits make us the multifaceted, unique people we are - but it can be easy to spread ourselves too thin while fulfilling so many different roles and responsibilities. In this episode, Lauren Carnes shares how she embraces what she calls "the both/and" and how she brings focus and intention to her many roles: photographer, communications strategist, wife, mom, foodie and more. Tune in and be inspired by Lauren's take on how sometimes cutting back is the best way to cultivate the good life.
Jan 4, 2021 • 29min
A Good Kind of Autopilot: 3 Ways to Make New Habits a Part of Your Everyday
Anytime is a good time for a fresh start, but the beginning of the year has many of us thinking about new, good habits we'd like to add to our work and personal lives. From meal planning and exercise, to waking up earlier and less screen time, habits are the building blocks of our lives. Tune in for three simple ways to take your good habits from aspirational ideas to everyday action. Turns out, putting yourself on autopilot can be a great thing for work, life and balance!
Dec 28, 2020 • 23min
Don't Make these 5 Common New Year's Resolution Mistakes
As we're coming up on the end of 2020, we've got 2021 on the brain - and that means New Year's Resolutions. But did you know that most resolutions barely make it past the two week mark? In this episode, I'm uncovering the 5 common mistakes we make when setting resolutions and tackling each one so you can do things differently and make your resolutions stick. We'll get specific, make a plan and you'll walk away with the #1 secret to ensuring your success in the new year. Cheers to YOU and your success!
Dec 21, 2020 • 24min
Are You Planning for Recharge? Here's How to Look Ahead
Tune in to learn about the importance of planning for rest, recreation, and relationships. Discover strategies for intentional recharging and prioritizing fun and hobbies. Uncover your true desires and passions and learn how to plan ahead for rest, relationships, and recreation.
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Dec 14, 2020 • 43min
Plan with Purpose: How to Plan Your Year Ahead Even in Times of Uncertainty
Learn how to plan your year ahead with purpose and intention, even in times of uncertainty. The podcast discusses the importance of being intentional, effective time management, reflecting on the past year, and choosing a word of the year and creating a vision board.
Dec 7, 2020 • 20min
From Holiday Hustle to Silent Night: 5 Ways to Slow Down and Savor the Season
The holiday season can be one of the toughest, most stressful times of the year. Throw in a pandemic and it's easy to understand why we don't feel merry and bright all the time. But don't worry, I've got you. In this episode you'll find five ways to slow down and savor the season. Plus, special guests photographer Sarah Becker, virtual assistant Morgan Moore, and Andi Berthelot - owner of The Keeping Room, share their own unique ways of doing December with less stress and more joy.
Nov 30, 2020 • 25min
The Thing About Imposter Syndrome: 5 Ways to Deal With Feeling Like a Fraud
The thing about Imposter Syndrome is that it can strike at any time, and almost all of us have felt it at some point. Imposter Syndrome can impact how we show up in our personal and professional lives, turning our work/life balance upside down. In this episode, I'm sharing a mortifying personal experience with Imposter Syndrome. Then, I'll dive into the 5 different types of Imposter Syndrome, plus five ways to manage Imposter Syndrome when you feel it creeping in.
Nov 23, 2020 • 49min
It's Not Just for Cookies: How to Take Back Your Time with Task Batching featuring Time Management Coach Amanda Warfield
Raise your hand if you like wasting time! *crickets* If you're like me, you're always on the hunt for ways to maximize your time and be more efficient so you can spend it on what matters most. One way to streamline your time management at work and at home is with task batching. Listen in as Time Management Coach Amanda Warfield shares her best batching tips. Whether you're a batching pro or you're curious about how you could get started, you're sure to walk away inspired to find more opportunities to take back your time with task batching.
Nov 16, 2020 • 34min
Rise and Shine: How to Become a Better Morning Person (Even if You HATE Mornings)
Can I become a morning person, even if I'm a night owl? How can I create a morning routine that helps me start my day off right? Will I ever be able to wake up early? How to I make my mornings even better? These are all questions I've been asked in the last few months, and I'm tackling all of them inside this episode of It's About Time. Tune in to find out if it's even possible to become a morning person, and walk away with simple steps to make your mornings better than ever.
